"This isn't right, it's too weak..."

Frowning slightly, Wang Junze muttered in confusion.

When the swordfish attacked Peng Ru just now, it definitely had the striking power of the Condensing Realm. But now, biting in his palm, it was far too weak, almost like an ordinary beast.

After a moment of thought, Wang Junze shook his wrist slightly and tossed the swordfish back into the sea.

"Young master?"

Seeing Wang Junze actually let the swordfish go, Peng Ru couldn't help but ask.

This kind of demon beast should be killed outright, why release it?

Waving his hand, Wang Junze instructed calmly, "Step back a bit!"

"Ah?"

Though not quite understanding what Wang Junze intended, Peng Ru obediently took a step back, moving more than ten meters away.

Wang Junze didn't pay attention to Peng Ru, standing quietly by the sea as if waiting for something.

After roughly a hundred breaths, a streak of white light suddenly appeared on the surface of the sea!

No, not just one. Dozens of streaks leaped from the sea, all aiming at Wang Junze.

Swordfish!

This time, prepared for it, even Peng Ru could clearly see the swordfish leaping from the sea.

But weren't there too many of them?

Almost at the instant these swordfish jumped out of the water, a layer of profound ice appeared over Wang Junze. He stood calmly, hands behind his back, showing no intention of making a move, bearing the swordfish's assault.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

A series of crisp sounds followed as the swordfish struck the profound ice one after another, falling at Wang Junze's feet.

"Just as I thought..."

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Wang Junze finally discerned the reason from the swordfish's attack.

In terms of strength, these swordfish weren't particularly powerful, hardly stronger than ordinary beasts. But the moment they leaped from the sea, they seemed to carry a hint of Sword Intent. It was this intent that made their attacks so sharp, causing even Peng Ru to suffer minor setbacks when unprepared.

This was, of course, illogical, but perhaps this was why the Nether Sea was so dangerous and mysterious.

Wang Junze didn't understand what caused this phenomenon, but that didn't stop him from seeking opportunities amid it!

Yes, opportunities!

With a slight wave of his sleeve, Wang Junze once again sent all the swordfish back into the sea.

These swordfish had no real intellect, attacking purely on instinct. So, throwing them back into the sea and not leaving, the swordfish would soon attack again.

And that was exactly the result Wang Junze wanted.

Sword Enlightenment!

Though these swordfish weren't strong, the Sword Intent contained within them was not weak at all!

Wang Junze didn't need to know how the swordfish achieved this, just sensing this intent through their continued attacks was enough.

Once, twice, three times...

About every hundred breaths, the swordfish would leap from the water to attack again. And over time, the number of attacking swordfish increased, eventually exceeding hundreds after a dozen attacks!

This scene alone was already incredibly impressive!

At first, Peng Ru didn't quite understand, but as the attacks increased, even she could figure out what was going on.

Understanding this only made her more astonished!

She had known that Wang Junze was powerful, but witnessing this, she realized just how terrifying he truly was. An accidental attack that others might dismiss, simply killing the swordfish and leaving, was turned by Wang Junze into a chance for Sword Enlightenment.

Realizing this, Peng Ru's eyes showed a hint of excitement.

She certainly didn't have Wang Junze's vision and talent, but with such an opportunity before her, if she failed to gain anything, it would mean she was truly foolish!

Peng Ru stood behind Wang Junze, fixated on the swordfish attacks, gathering insights into the Sword Intent!

It was unclear how long this continued, but under the relentless attacks, many swordfish could no longer withstand it, crashing lifelessly against the profound ice around Wang Junze, leaving a vast field of corpses.

Buzz!

With a hint of understanding in his eyes, Wang Junze suddenly drew his sword at another swordfish assault!

Yet this strike was entirely different from Wang Junze's previous Sword Techniques. The feeling... was like his sword transformed into a swordfish, becoming a brilliant streak of sword light, counterattacking the swordfish!

"Slash!"

Blood spurted everywhere.

With numerous swordfish already dead, the remaining ones, numbering over a hundred, were all slain by that single sword stroke!

It worked!

Behind him, Peng Ru watched that sword strike and was equally stunned.

Even with her own insight, she could see that Wang Junze genuinely grasped a strand of Sword Intent from the swordfish's attacks; such talent... was terrifying!

"This Sword Intent is quite interesting..."

Letting out a light sigh, Wang Junze, having realized the Sword Intent, naturally wouldn't linger by the sea, turning to walk towards Peng Ru.

"Young Master..."

As Wang Junze approached, a hint of reverence shone in Peng Ru's eyes, as she eagerly congratulated, "Congratulations on your Sword Enlightenment!"

"Indeed, an unexpected delight."

Nodding slightly, Wang Junze responded softly, "This Sword Intent seems to have connections with Water Sword Intent. Otherwise, I wouldn't have grasped it so swiftly, but... the rewards are significant. The Nether Sea certainly lives up to its name!"

No wonder so many Demon Cultivators are eagerly trying to reach the Nether Sea, willing to risk their lives for endless exploration.

This sea truly holds too many secrets.

Having ventured out just a short while, Wang Junze had already gained so much; it could be said that just for this, the journey was worthwhile.

"Young master... could I learn from you, and continue seeking Sword Enlightenment here?"

Looking at Wang Junze, Peng Ru couldn't suppress her curiosity.

"You can!"

After a brief thought, Wang Junze agreed, "Many swordfish have died, so for the time being, they should not appear in large numbers. It's a good chance for you to cultivate!"

"Don't fear injury; I've brought plenty of Elixirs for healing on this trip."

"Moreover, for you... merely observing won't yield much. Try striking out, repeatedly imitating; perhaps you'll gain unexpected rewards."

Wang Junze appreciated Peng Ru, so he didn't mind taking the opportunity to guide her.

Should she gain insight into the Sword Intent, Peng Ru might truly join the ranks of the prodigious. Returning to the Profound Moon Sword Sect, she might qualify to become a True Inheritor.

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