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Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Su Ming's Advice to Chen Xin, Breakthrough!

As Su Ming and Ning Rongrong stepped out of the room and arrived at the main hall, they saw that Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong had been waiting for them for quite some time. Su Ming could clearly sense the frustration coming from the two Titled Douluo, as if they were silently cursing, "You little brat, you've got guts!"

Ning Fengzhi, on the other hand, smiled warmly at the two of them. "Su Ming, Rongrong, did you both sleep well last night? You both look a little tired. How about staying until tomorrow?"

Ning Rongrong quickly responded, "Father, that's not necessary. After lunch, Su Ming and I will leave. The villagers from Saint Soul Village need to be settled as soon as possible."

Feeling awkward around her father and grandfathers after what had transpired, Ning Rongrong felt uncomfortable staying any longer. Their knowing looks made her feel even more embarrassed.

At this point, Gu Rong commented with mock anger, "Su Ming, you really are something! You little brat, I knew I wasn't wrong about you!"

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's face turned beet red, and she hid behind Su Ming, too embarrassed to say a word.

Feeling a bit awkward himself, Su Ming quickly changed the topic. "Well, Bone Grandpa, will you be accompanying us, or will Sword Grandpa be coming along?"

Chen Xin, who was standing nearby, calmly replied, "I'll go with you this time."

But Su Ming could swear he detected a hint of killing intent from Chen Xin. Was it just his imagination?

A short while later, Su Ming, Ning Rongrong, and Chen Xin arrived at the piece of land near Heaven Dou City that belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

"Alright, take a look around. This entire area belongs to the clan. Does it meet your needs?" Chen Xin asked indifferently.

Su Ming glanced around and found the land to be perfect—fertile and close to the city. Overjoyed, he said, "Sword Grandpa, this is perfect! I'll make some modifications, so the villagers will have an easier time settling in."

With that, Su Ming focused and used his spiritual power to sense the boundaries of the land. Then, he raised fences around the perimeter, placing the village entrance directly in front of them. As he continued, small wooden houses with three bedrooms and a living room began to rise at intervals across the land. The furniture would be added later.

Chen Xin was utterly shocked by this display. Could Su Ming's martial spirit be used like this?

"Su Ming, is this also one of your soul skills?" Chen Xin asked.

Su Ming shook his head, smiling. "No, it's just a practical application of my martial spirit, not a soul skill—just something convenient."

After a moment of thought, Su Ming turned to Chen Xin and asked, "Sword Grandpa, I have a question. You're known as the Sword Dao Master. How many self-created soul skills do you have? How deep is your understanding of swordsmanship? Or do you still rely mainly on your soul skills in battle?"

Chen Xin was taken aback by the question but answered truthfully. "They call me the Sword Dao Master because, so far, no one has surpassed me in the art of the sword."

"My Seven Kill Sword is one of the top assault-type martial spirits. If not for the secret techniques of the Clear Sky Hammer, the Seven Kill Sword might have been considered the strongest weapon spirit in the world."

"As for my understanding of swordsmanship... it's hard to say. I've been seeking enlightenment for years, but I always feel like I'm one step away. That's why I've been stuck at rank 96 for so long."

"I do rely on my soul skills a lot. Self-created soul skills are rare, and it's hard to develop one that suits me."

Su Ming nodded inwardly, thinking that Chen Xin, despite being hailed as the Sword Dao Master, still had limitations. From Su Ming's perspective, he hadn't fully tapped into the true potential of the sword.

Though Su Ming wasn't a swordsman himself, he knew a few things that might help. After some contemplation, he said, "Sword Grandpa, I have a few thoughts on swordsmanship. Would you like to hear them?"

Chen Xin was surprised by this. If it were anyone else, he might have taken this as an insult. But knowing Su Ming, he was curious to hear what he had to say. "Go ahead."

Su Ming nodded and explained, "In my view, swordsmanship is rooted in the heart. The more confident you are in your own strength, the more power you can draw from your sword."

"When using a sword, don't just treat it as a weapon—see it as an extension of your body, like an extra limb."

"In essence, the key to swordsmanship lies in your mindset. Only with a calm heart can you walk further down the path of the sword. The essence of the sword is formless, and only by feeling it with your heart can you truly understand its mysteries."

Su Ming paused, feeling that his explanation might have been a bit abstract. Then, he remembered a sword technique from his past life and added, "Sword Grandpa, here's one more thing. When you wield your sword, try focusing all your power into a single point and strike with extreme speed. Keep stacking that force repeatedly."

"Think of it as breaking through a surface by focusing all your strength into a single point."

Chen Xin, hearing Su Ming's words, suddenly felt as though something clicked. He closed his eyes, as if he had grasped something important.

Ning Rongrong, watching from the side, asked in a whisper, "Su Ming, what's happening with Sword Grandpa?"

Su Ming, equally surprised, replied, "It looks like Sword Grandpa is having a breakthrough."

Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled with admiration as she hugged Su Ming's arm tightly and kissed him on the cheek. "Su Ming, you're amazing!"

Su Ming felt a bit embarrassed. He had just said whatever came to mind. However, there was one thing he was certain of—most swordsmen were indeed driven by their beliefs. The stronger their convictions, the more they could unleash the full power of their sword, especially in moments of desperation.

Watching Chen Xin closely, Su Ming thought, It seems Sword Grandpa is really onto something.

He was soon distracted by the sensation of two soft cushions pressing against his arm. Realizing what was happening, Su Ming scolded himself internally. When did my resolve become so weak? I used to be so pure!

After what felt like a long time, Chen Xin suddenly opened his eyes, and a surge of powerful soul energy shot into the sky.

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Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Heaven-Cutting Sword Draw Technique, Ning Rongrong’s Excitement

As Su Ming observed, Chen Xin raised his Seven Kill Sword at his side, assuming a stance as if about to draw it. In that instant, he unleashed multiple rapid slashes toward the sky. Without his heightened spiritual perception, Su Ming would've missed the fact that Chen Xin had delivered more than a single slash in that brief moment.

The stacked sword energy erupted with a booming roar high in the sky, signaling that Chen Xin had finally broken through to rank 97!

Exhaling a breath of satisfaction, Chen Xin looked at Su Ming with deep gratitude. While Su Ming's advice seemed simple, the skill itself was deceptively straightforward. Striking one sword energy per second was achievable, but to strike ten, a hundred, or even a thousand in rapid succession was incredibly challenging!

Curious, Ning Rongrong asked, "Sword Grandpa, did you just break through to rank 97? Why did you only strike once into the air?"

Unlike Su Ming, Ning Rongrong lacked advanced spiritual perception and thought Chen Xin had only struck once. In reality, he had unleashed over ten slashes.

Chen Xin ruffled her hair, chuckling. "Sword Grandpa didn't just strike once, little one."

He then turned to Su Ming, saying, "Kid, I owe you one for this. I didn't expect you to understand swordsmanship so well."

Su Ming, feeling slightly embarrassed, replied, "Sword Grandpa, it's just that your comprehension is incredible. I only offered a bit of insight. Sometimes cultivation requires thinking outside the box. It's not just about relying on the soul skills granted by soul rings; a touch of creativity goes a long way."

"Haha! Interesting! You're quite the character, kid. No wonder you've achieved so much at such a young age!"

Chen Xin looked out at the newly transformed village area and remarked, "Alright, since this place is set up, I'll take you two back to the city. Tomorrow, the clan will send whatever supplies are still needed. Consider it a gift to the people of Saint Soul Village."

Su Ming nodded gratefully. "Thank you, Sword Grandpa. By the way, have you decided on a name for your new soul skill?"

Chen Xin paused, then suggested, "Since the inspiration came from you, why don't you give it a name?"

Su Ming thought for a moment before responding, "How about calling it the 'Heaven-Cutting Sword Draw Technique'?"

Chen Xin was momentarily stunned. "Heaven-Cutting Sword Draw Technique… I like it!"

By the time Chen Xin dropped Su Ming and Ning Rongrong off at Heaven Dou City, night had fallen. After saying goodbye, he returned to the clan, excited to share his breakthrough with Gu Rong.

At the academy, Su Ming gave Ning Rongrong a quick kiss, and they parted ways, heading to their respective dorms.

As soon as Ning Rongrong entered her dorm, she heard a knock at the door. Opening it, she found Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing standing outside. Though they each had private rooms, the academy had placed the three of them next to each other since they'd enrolled together.

The moment Ning Rongrong opened the door, she was greeted by Xiao Wu's mischievous expression. Xiao Wu pulled Zhu Zhuqing inside, wrapping her arms around Ning Rongrong from behind with a sly grin. "Alright, Rongrong, it's time to fess up! You used to tease me nonstop!"

"Well, how was it? Is Su Ming as 'strong' as he seems?"

Ning Rongrong's face turned crimson. "Xiao Wu! That's… too much!"

If one looked closely, they'd see that Xiao Wu's ears were also red, as though she were embarrassing herself just as much as Rongrong.

Even Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but speak up. "Ahem, Xiao Wu, stop teasing Rongrong. Can't you see she's mortified? If you two want to talk about this later, count me out. I don't want to know."

Xiao Wu laughed, "Fine, I'll hold off for now."

Inside, Xiao Wu secretly thought about how fun it would be once Zhuqing was in a similar position with Su Ming, wondering how long she'd hold out.

"Well, Rongrong, I have to admit, I'm really envious of you! That special reward you received—a divine inheritance—is incredible!"

Ning Rongrong blinked in surprise. "Divine inheritance?"

Realizing she hadn't yet checked her reward from the system, she quickly opened her journal. Her eyes lit up with excitement as she saw the reward. If this was genuine, it was beyond amazing!

With the system's reliability, she trusted that this reward was no mere empty promise. Elated, she silently vowed to work even harder in her training.

Seeing her reaction, Zhu Zhuqing asked, "Rongrong, didn't you already know what your reward was?"

Embarrassed, Ning Rongrong stammered, "Well… I was a bit tired last night, and I kind of… forgot."

Zhu Zhuqing was speechless. I shouldn't have asked…

Xiao Wu giggled, "Rongrong, your stamina is just too low! Haha!"

Ning Rongrong pouted, feeling wronged. She was just an auxiliary spirit master, after all—how could she possibly keep up with Su Ming's "stormy" attacks?

Xiao Wu sighed enviously, "I'm really jealous that you got a divine inheritance, Rongrong. Unlike you, I just got a bloodline upgrade. The Acacia Broken Hearted Red didn't evolve my spirit like your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

Rongrong smiled reassuringly, "Xiao Wu, your Soft Bone Rabbit is already a rare top-tier spirit, so it's naturally harder to evolve. For beast spirits, evolution usually means upgrading to a higher form, like Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Snake becoming the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor—a royal upgrade!"

"My spirit, on the other hand, didn't truly evolve. The immortal herb merely filled in some of its flaws."

Rongrong added, "And don't worry! You know Su Ming's personality. Even if you don't end up with an active divine inheritance, he'd definitely help you reach one. With your talent, it's only a matter of time!"

Xiao Wu felt more at ease. She had only been venting a bit and knew that as long as she kept training hard, she could achieve her own goals.

Meanwhile, watching Xiao Wu and Rongrong together, Zhu Zhuqing felt something stir inside her. Was it… longing?


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