Damn.

"What sword technique is this?"

"Is it really that mystical?"

"How much have you learned?" Yan Qingwu asked indifferently.

Wang Mu sensed for a moment.

[Cultivation: ...Love Nine Sword Technique (+)...]

"I understand," Wang Mu said.

"Good, it seems your Sword Dao talent is indeed extraordinary," Yan Qingwu said expressionlessly. "If you have any questions, ask them promptly."

"This... Why is the first form called Shape Giving Consciousness?" Wang Mu asked, then paused, thinking. It doesn't seem to relate much to the Love Nine Sword Technique... Or does it? I remember the first form was called 'Love Blossoms at the End of Green Grass,' and it inflicted damage while giving me an Endless Love BUFF. This buff, if used with the female protagonist on the field, would result in a huge attribute boost... It was also the opening move. Shape Giving Consciousness... It sounds a bit like 'heartless betrayal'...

"Naturally, there is a reason," Yan Qingwu said lightly. "The path of Emotion Swordsmanship is formless Sword Intent, yet what Sword Cultivators cultivate is Sword Intent with form. The first form is to give this sword shape and consciousness, allowing it to possess spirituality."

"Is that how it is?"

"But if you want to unleash its strongest power," Yan Qingwu paused, "you must sever this shape, consciousness, and emotion at the end. Emotion is both strength and an obstruction. This sword technique, if cultivated by a Taoist couple, is naturally powerful. If without a partner..."

Yan Qingwu looked at Wang Mu, a hint of menace flashing in her eyes.

"Then sever your ties with the one you have feelings for. Without emotions, the power will be even greater! That is the true power of the Love Nine Swords!"

...What kind of Love Nine Sword Technique is this! The first form is to sever ties with your beloved, is it? Quite different from the Love Nine Swords in the game!

"So, if you go to the Magpie Bridge Festival and can find a companion..." Yan Qingwu said indifferently, "it will also help you learn this sword technique."

"Since you understand, then diligently continue your cultivation."

Yan Qingwu vanished in a flash, leaving behind only a waft of faint fragrance.

Wang Mu took several deep breaths, composed himself, and seemed to understand something.

He sensed again.

[Cultivation: ...Love Nine Sword Technique (1)...]

As expected of a master's instruction, it came with its True Sword Intent. Different indeed from Senior Brother Su Yu directly explaining and teaching the mantra. I've directly entered the initial stage.

It seems that, although altered… this also somewhat carries the meaning of a player's sword technique… I actually learned the basics just by looking once, without needing any action points... What does this imply? I wonder how powerful it will be if I wield it...

Forget it, the elixir was already given away... That strike earlier, aimed at my position, must have raised her suspicion even more, right? Should I learn this sword technique?

Wang Mu hesitated.

This sword technique is quite powerful—it would be a pity not to learn it. In the game, it was tailored specifically for those following the Love Saint route. Here… it seems quite appropriate too. But if I learn it, will it make things more obvious? It was altered from the original swordsmanship into this sword technique; its core changed slightly, but the essence remained the same, both related to emotions.

No wonder Senior Brother Su Yu has made such slow progress with this sword technique… Previously, he was all alone; how could he have any emotional power? Recently, he's been running around outside a lot. He's definitely been enthralled by some demoness from the Fengyue Sect, sneaking off for dates, and his cultivation has even improved significantly... It probably won't be long before he heads to the Fengyue Sect on his own... No need to even capture him and bring him back.

「Days later,」

Disciples from each Sword Peak of the Sword Sect set off for the location of this session's Magpie Bridge Festival.

Accompanying Heavenly Sword Peak was only Su Yu, who directly hitched a ride on Master Cheng's Sword Heart Mysterious Immortal Boat.

As an event that occurred every few years, or even decades, the Magpie Bridge Festival was certainly a gathering that countless cultivators aspired to attend.

Now aboard the Sword Heart Mysterious Immortal Boat, many disciples of the Sword Sect seemed unable to contain their inner excitement.

"Creation Gate finally hasn't stood us up this time... After eighteen years of cultivation, I can finally find a companion..."

"I'm not asking for much. I hope to meet a female disciple from the Shuiyun Sect... or even if someone could set me up with one of the junior sisters from Hidden Sword Peak, that would be fine..."

"I've hit a slight bottleneck recently; I need a companion's aid to break through..."

"Hmph, companions will only become a stumbling block for Sword Cultivators, better off without them!"

"Then what are you doing here?"

"..."

"Can't help it, it's the Elder's command; I must obey!"

"I'm just here to challenge opponents from various sects! It's definitely not because I'm looking for a partner..."

...

"Senior Brother Su Yu, have you ever participated in the Magpie Bridge Festival?"

Wang Mu leaned on the railing of the boat, gazing at the shifting landmasses below, feeling an uneasy premonition about this trip.

How should I put it? It's like an underachieving student about to face a major exam, on the verge of being exposed... and judged...

"Ah... no. The last time it was held, I had just joined the Sword Sect and had no cultivation. I only heard some things," Su Yu said abstractedly. "The sect rules are a bit special this time; I didn't expect them to make us all participate forcefully... It's really a bit strange."

Wang Mu also found it strange. There was no need for Yan Qingwu to issue such an order.

"However, each Magpie Bridge Festival is also a time for many sects to subtly compete with each other," Su Yu pondered. "Every time the festival is held, it coincides with when many sect disciples have matured in their cultivation. Many young Heavenly Prides from various sects will come to the Magpie Bridge Festival, partly to find a suitable partner, and partly to demonstrate their strength and enhance their reputation."

"For cultivators, the best way to become famous is to participate directly in the various grand events of the Nine Provinces Cultivation World."

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