Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Clear Radiance Swordsmanship

Fang Chen glanced at the clock on the wall of the quiet room. Less than half a day had passed in the outside world since he received the inheritance and completed his breakthrough. At this moment, the hour hand pointed to five in the afternoon.

With a shift in his thoughts, he summoned his Spirit Core Panel.

[Name: Fang Chen]

[Age: 18]

[Current Cultivation: High Martial Realm (Unharvested Qi)]

[Cultivation Technique: Yin Yang Two Forms Creation Skill, Progress 1%]

[Qi and Blood Value: 215/215]

[True Essence Value: 150/150]

[Spiritual Power: 67]

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The biggest change was that the "True Qi" column had impressively transformed into "True Essence." The conversion of True Qi into higher-quality True Essence signified a qualitative change in energy density and power. Meanwhile, his Qi and Blood Value skyrocketing from 91 points to 215 points directly reflected a leap in his life level.

Fang Chen carefully comprehended the changes within his body. The feeling of abundant power and clear senses was intoxicating. Gathering his thoughts, he straightened his clothes and pushed open the door of the quiet room.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw Teacher Chen Pu standing by the window in the corridor, seemingly waiting for him.

"You broke through? Congratulations." Chen Pu turned around, a rare smile of approval on his face. "I felt the commotion, so I came over to take a look."

His gaze lingered on Fang Chen for a moment before he nodded slightly. "Your foundation is solid, and your Aura is harmonious. Not bad. You’re the twenty-fifth freshman to break through to the High Martial Realm today."

Fang Chen cupped his hands. "Thank you for your protection, Teacher."

Chen Pu waved his hand dismissively and took out a uniquely textured piece of paper from his cloth bag. It listed dozens of Martial Skill names.

"According to the rules, a freshman who breaks through to the High Martial Realm can choose one main High Martial Martial Skill for free. Choose carefully; you’ll have to pay for any subsequent ones," he said, his tone flat yet solemn. "After all, the production of these Jade Scrolls and the cost of asking experts to engrave Dao rhythm and Divine Intent are not cheap."

Fang Chen took the paper, his eyes scanning the names of the Martial Skills: Flame Sun Palm, Unrivaled Palm Break, Silver Shadow Seal, Quick Snow and Clear Finger...

Suddenly remembering something, he looked up and asked, "Teacher Chen, I previously saw Cultivation Techniques for sale at the Ten Thousand Laws Pavilion in the city. There were both Jade Scrolls and books. May I ask what the big difference is between the two?"

Hearing this, Chen Pu’s lips twitched slightly.

"How good can a Cultivation Technique be if it can be written down in words? They’re basically just entry-level High Martial Realm goods, explaining a framework and a path. The essence of a truly profound inheritance lies in its Divine Intent.

"The comprehension of heaven and earth’s Dao rhythm, the understanding of the essence of power, and the grasp of the artistic conception of moves—these things are difficult for words to convey even a fraction of. Only through a Jade Scroll, using a method of spiritual inheritance, can they be passed down authentically."

Fang Chen came to a sudden realization. "I see."

He lowered his head to continue browsing the Martial Skill list, first focusing on methods for tempering Spiritual Power. Unfortunately, while there were a few spiritual Secret Arts listed, one of them was the Spirit Platform Purifying Light Technique he was already practicing. Judging by the introductions, the effects of the others seemed inferior to the subtlety of the Spirit Platform Purifying Light Technique.

"It seems there is no better choice for Spiritual Power at the moment," Fang Chen thought to himself, then turned his attention to other categories.

Fists and Feet? Weapons? Body Techniques? He fell into deep thought.

"If I want to be strong, I should further strengthen my strongest aspect," Fang Chen decided in his heart.

His strongest reliance now, aside from his Time Stop Superpower, was the Cyan Blade and the Rank Two Spiritual Crystal Stone inlaid within it. If he could pair it with a truly superior Sword Skill, it would be a formidable combination.

He was about to look for Swordsmanship Martial Skills in the list when Chen Pu, as if suddenly remembering something, spoke up. "Oh, right. These Martial Skills with Elemental Attributes—such as the Fire Element, Thunder Element, and Wind Element—it’s best you don’t choose them for now."

Fang Chen looked up, confusion in his eyes.

Chen Pu explained, "You major in the Yin Yang Two Forms Creation Skill, so Qi Collection will be your top priority in the future. If you practice an Elemental Martial Skill of a certain attribute before Qi Collection, your True Essence will subtly lean toward that attribute.

"This will cause some interference and disadvantages for you when harvesting pure Yin and Yang Qi in the future."

He offered a more practical suggestion. "It’s best to wait until you have harvested your first Primordial Spiritual Qi, and then choose a corresponding Martial Skill based on its attribute.

"For example, if your first Qi is of the ’Yang’ attribute, you can choose a masculine and blazing Martial Skill.

"If it is of the ’Yin’ attribute, you can elect to practice a feminine and elusive technique. In this way, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort and leave no hidden dangers."

Fang Chen listened attentively, a chill going through his heart. "As expected, every step in the High Martial Realm requires absolute caution. A minor misstep can trigger a domino effect," he thought.

"Thank you for the reminder, Teacher," he sincerely thanked him, then his gaze swept across the paper, ultimately landing on a Swordsmanship technique.

That Swordsmanship was named—Clear Radiance Swordsmanship.

The introduction consisted of only a few words: "Sword like clear radiance, Yin and Yang naturally arise; attributeless and unbiased, able to accommodate all Qi."

Fang Chen’s heart stirred. Attributeless, unbiased, yet implicitly containing the meaning of naturally arising Yin and Yang. It perfectly suited his current Unharvested Qi state and vaguely harmonized with the Yin Yang Two Forms Creation Skill.

"Teacher, I’ll choose this one—Clear Radiance Swordsmanship."

Chen Pu took the paper and glanced at Fang Chen’s choice.

"Good eye. Although this Clear Radiance Swordsmanship lacks attribute buffs and its initial power might not be as conspicuous as those elemental sword techniques, its foundation is solid and its artistic conception is upright. It is especially suitable for a Martial Artist like you who practices a Harmony-type Cultivation Technique.

"Once you succeed in Qi Collection in the future and possess both Yin and Yang, the true potential of this Swordsmanship will finally reveal itself."

Saying that, he took out a thumb-sized white Jade Scroll, entirely as warm and gentle as moonlight, from his cloth bag and handed it to Fang Chen.

"Hold onto this. After returning to your residence, you can receive the inheritance by touching it with your Spiritual Power. Calm your mind and comprehend it; do not be impatient."

Fang Chen received the Jade Scroll with both hands. It felt cool and gentle to the touch, and he could sense the peaceful and pure Sword Dao contained within.

"I understand. Thank you, Teacher."

Chen Pu nodded. "Go on. Consolidate your realm and familiarize yourself with the use of True Essence. The path of Qi Collection is long; keeping your feet on the ground is the right way."

Fang Chen bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

Stepping out of the Skill Transmission Hall, the evening afterglow dyed the academy’s bluestone pavement a warm golden hue. With sparse figures around, a thought stirred in his mind. Without deliberately circulating his Qi, he merely relied on the instinctive explosive power of his High Martial Realm physical body and gave a light push off the ground.

SWISH!

His body suddenly sprang up, leaping seven or eight meters high as gracefully as an arrow leaving the bowstring.

He steadied his nerves. The newly formed True Essence in his body circulated naturally, pouring into his legs.

TAP!

With a faint sound from the bluestone beneath his feet, Fang Chen’s body soared into the air again, this time jumping fifteen or sixteen meters high.

He tested his comprehensive combat power and found it was a completely different concept compared to before his breakthrough. True Essence’s enhancement of the body was all-encompassing. Speed, strength, agility, and even microscopic control over his muscles had all leaped up a massive tier. From just a simple test, he could feel that sense of abundant power and unprecedented lightness.

If the True Martial Realm was invincible against cold weapons in the ordinary world, then now, even if ordinary people wielded firearms, they could do nothing to him. As expected, those past the High Martial Realm were humanoid weapons of war. If they were let loose in society without control, there was no telling how much chaos they could cause.

GRUMBLE...

A clear rumbling came from his stomach, followed by an intense pang of hunger. Breaking through to the High Martial Realm and the initial formation of his Qi Sea consumed an enormous amount of physical energy. At this moment, Fang Chen felt like he could eat a horse.

But his footsteps didn’t stop, nor did he turn toward the cafeteria. Instead, he walked toward the Library Pavilion on the other side of the academy.

[Time Stop!]

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