Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Inside the restaurant, the girls' gathering was incredibly lively.

It wasn't until late at night that everyone, having had their fill of fun, went their separate ways.

"Young Master Ling, remember to go to the Sword Tomb in seven days to gain enlightenment on the Celestial River Sword Technique," Shangguan Yurou reminded Ling Fei as they parted, batting her long eyelashes.

"Alright, I'll remember," Ling Fei said with a smile.

"When the time comes, we'll come find you!" Shangguan Qingmu said.

"That works too." Ling Fei didn't refuse.

Having someone to remind him would save him the trouble of forgetting.

Afterward, the group dispersed.

'I have to cultivate harder, too!' Huang Xiaoman thought to herself.

At this point, she understood the gap between herself and Ling Fei.

In fact, she had known ever since she entered the academy. However, she never knew just how talented Ling Fei was, or how far he could go.

But from the looks of it now, Ling Fei might truly leave the Empire and reach that vast Martial Arts World.

After parting with the others, Ling Fei returned to his Cold Vein Cultivation Room.

"The world of Martial Arts is vast. The Martial Artists of the Empire are just the tip of the iceberg of the Martial Arts World. Even so, I almost fell at Liu Ming's hands. It just goes to show how dangerous Martial Arts can be. If I want to establish a foothold in this world, I must keep working hard and strengthening myself," Ling Fei murmured, sitting cross-legged on the Cultivation Platform.

'Liu Ming's sword strike injured my flesh, and my bones also took a slight impact.' Ling Fei's Heart Spirit sank into his body to inspect his injuries.

His external wound had already healed, but his bones still had some trauma.

A Cultivator could guide their True Qi to nourish their bones, allowing slightly fractured bones to gradually heal.

Of course, if the injury was severe, one would need some precious Bone Healing Pills.

'True Dragon Body Refining Technique!' After inspecting his internal condition, Ling Fei began to circulate the True Dragon Body Refining Technique.

As the Cultivation Technique circulated, Dragon Qi emerged from his spine and seeped into his injured flesh and blood.

Nourished by this Cold Chi Dragon Qi, Ling Fei's flesh began to writhe, constantly generating new skin.

The speed was countless times faster than the effects of applying Muscle Regeneration Powder.

Not only that, but his meridians and fractured bones also began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

'Dragon Qi also has a miraculous effect on healing injuries?' Ling Fei was delighted as he felt the changes within his body.

In just two hours, his bones had completely recovered.

The Muscle Regeneration Powder on his chest fell away, revealing brand-new skin. Not even a scar was left behind.

With his injuries recovered, Ling Fei began to contemplate what he had gained from today's match.

This battle with Liu Ming had given Ling Fei a new understanding of Martial Arts.

His comprehension of the True Dragon Momentum had advanced another step.

'True Dragon Momentum, when the intent arrives, the momentum follows!' With a thought, Ling Fei immediately threw a punch toward a stone pillar in front of him.

BANG!

As he threw the punch, the force of the blow was immense. When the True Qi erupted, it was as if a True Dragon roared.

The hard stone pillar was blasted directly into pieces.

Now, whenever Ling Fei so much as raised his hand, an aura of True Dragon Momentum would spread out.

He didn't even need to consciously gather it anymore.

'This is the true True Dragon Intent!' Ling Fei's eyes glinted, and a powerful aura naturally emanated from his body.

This state was clearly a level higher than before.

'The Momentum of Martial Arts is the foundation, while the True Intent of Martial Arts is the threshold. For example, there's True Dragon Momentum and True Dragon Intent, and then there's Sword Momentum and Sword Intent!' Ling Fei's eyes shifted as he pondered, continuously analyzing the principles of Martial Arts. His perspective broadened along with the improvement in his realm.

'But what about Sword Intent?' Ling Fei began to wonder.

'If I comprehend Sword Intent, the power of a single sword strike will surely skyrocket.'

'Only then can I crush opponents of the same level, or even fight those in higher realms.'

Because, improving one's Martial Arts realm was also extremely important.

'The True Meaning of the Sword? A sword like a river, a sword like a mountain, a sword like a dragon… Is this the True Sword Dao Intent?' Ling Fei mused.

He vaguely felt as if he was about to grasp Sword Intent.

But he was always just a sliver away.

'In the end, how can I truly master Sword Intent?' Ling Fei pondered.

Because he had cultivated the True Dragon Body Refining Technique since childhood and had been contemplating the True Dragon Visualization Image, his understanding of it was the deepest.

But when it came to the Sword Dao, Ling Fei simply hadn't cultivated it for long enough.

To have achieved his current level of skill already surpassed countless disciples from Swordsmanship Families.

For seven straight days, Ling Fei contemplated the True Sword Dao Intent.

His control over Sword Momentum became more and more masterful.

During this time, the True Qi in his Pill Sea also steadily increased.

DONG! DONG!

On this day, the ringing of a bell reverberated through the Cold Cave.

It was the sound of the Copper Bell outside being struck, its chime entering the Cold Cave used for cultivation.

'Seven days are up. It's time to go to the Sword Tomb.' When the sound reached the Cold Cave, Ling Fei got up and walked out.

Outside, Shangguan Yurou, dressed in fitted martial attire, had been waiting for a long time.

Shangguan Qingmu was beside her.

After some brief preparations, Ling Fei headed toward the Sword Tomb with Shangguan Yurou.

Shangguan Qingmu also went along.

Besides them, Huang Xiaoman, Mu Xue, Zhou Qingshui, and the others also gathered at the academy.

The opening of the Sword Tomb was a major event for the academy.

Many people wanted to see what the Sword Tomb looked like.

The Sword Tomb was located in the back mountains of Celestial River Academy.

The mountain was majestic and towering, with ancient trees reaching for the sky. Grand and perilous, it stood like a giant behind Celestial River Academy.

On a magnificent, giant mountain, the mid-level had been flattened as if by a single sword strike, forming a wide training ground.

At this time, Shangguan Hong, Dean Han, Instructor Ruo Huan, and others were already waiting here.

Liu Ming, Pang Fei, and Zhou Feng had already arrived.

In addition, many other geniuses were gathered atop the giant, cloud-piercing trees nearby.

People like Liu Yuan and Qin Rong stood in groups on the branches, gazing in all directions.

Even some of the top ten geniuses on the Earth List had appeared one after another.

This was because they too had heard of Ling Fei's deeds.

Everyone wanted to see what was so special about this suddenly risen genius, and whether he could gain anything inside the Sword Tomb.

'So many people!' Ling Fei and Shangguan Yurou flew in on a Profound Eagle. After landing on the training ground, they too were shocked by the crowd that had gathered.

At this moment, the giant trees on the mountainside were all filled with students.

Most of them were experts at the Innate Realm.

"Is that Ling Fei?" someone asked as soon as Ling Fei appeared.

"That's him. The woman beside him is Shangguan Yurou, the favored daughter of the Shangguan Clan," someone explained.

"This Ling Fei does have a certain air about him!" Some of the older students raised their eyebrows, their attention now on Ling Fei.

"His aura... it seems to have gotten stronger?" Four hundred meters away, on a giant tree at the edge of the training ground, Liu Yuan's brow furrowed.

For some reason, when he sensed Ling Fei's presence, he found that his momentum was even stronger than before.

"How is that possible? It's only been a few days, and he's already gotten stronger?" Tang Hai shook his head, finding it hard to believe.

"There's no mistake. His aura has indeed grown stronger," Liu Yuan said, shaking his head. He, after all, had already stepped into the Perfect Innate Realm.

His perception was far stronger than that of an ordinary Cultivator.

"If that's the case, won't he defy the heavens in the future?" Upon hearing this, Tang Hai's face filled with apprehension.

'We really can't give him too much time to grow,' Liu Yuan murmured.

…

Meanwhile, Ling Fei and Shangguan Yurou walked toward the front.

"You're here!" Shangguan Hong said with a smile as Ling Fei approached.

Dean Han also cast a kind gaze his way.

"Greetings, Lord Shangguan, Dean…" Ling Fei greeted the assembled elders.

"How are your injuries?" Dean Han asked with a smile.

"They've already healed," Ling Fei replied, smiling.

"That's excellent!" Dean Han nodded slightly, then looked ahead and said, "Over there is Celestial River Academy's Sword Tomb."

Ling Fei followed Dean Han's gaze and looked forward.

He saw swirling mist ahead, which seemed to Move with the Wind.

From within the clouds and mist, the sound of churning river water could be heard, as if a great river was rushing by.

Looking closely, one could see a long bridge stretching between two mountains, cutting through the clouds and mist.

At the end of the long bridge was a mountain cave.

Above the cave, the two words "Sword Tomb" were carved.

'So this is the Sword Tomb?' Ling Fei's gaze sharpened, locking onto the cave ahead.

"Once the gate to the Sword Tomb opens, you can enter by using your Waist Tokens, but there is a limit to the number of entries," Dean Han said.

Ling Fei's Waist Token allowed him three entries.

"It's getting late. The five of you, follow me to the Sword Tomb," said Vice Dean Zhou, who was standing nearby.

"Yes!" the five geniuses nodded.

Afterward, Vice Dean Zhou led Ling Fei and the other four toward the long bridge ahead.

Stepping onto the long bridge, their bodies were wreathed in clouds and mist. Ling Fei and the others felt as if they were in a celestial wonderland.

The mountain wind was refreshing, clearing their minds, yet the churning river and surging waves below were terrifying.

The bridge was eighty meters above the water, but the momentum from the churning waves was like the roar of a ferocious beast.

It was not hard to imagine that if an ordinary Cultivator were to be swept into this river, would they be able to escape the water's power?

'The river rushes on, its momentum unstoppable. Is this the momentum of the river?' Walking on the bridge, Ling Fei couldn't help but sense the power of the river below.

'Only by comprehending the power of nature can one grow closer to the world and broaden one's horizons.'

The bridge was four hundred meters long. As they reached the end, a sharp Sword Intent filled the air.

"We're here!" After feeling this Sword Intent, Ling Fei and the others withdrew their senses and looked ahead.

Then, the magnificent gate of the Sword Tomb was fully revealed before their eyes.

The gate was huge, ancient, and heavy. Carved upon it was a majestic Celestial River, with a Giant Sword standing upon it.

A vast Sword Intent spread out, striking fear into one's heart.

An ordinary person would find it difficult to even get close to this Sword Gate.

'What a sharp Sword Intent!' Arriving before the Sword Tomb, Ling Fei deeply felt the keenness of that Sword Intent.

Compared to this Sword Intent, the Sword Momentum he had comprehended was like the light of a firefly next to the bright moon.

Vice Dean Zhou took out a Sword Token.

Then, he infused Essence Qi from his hand into it.

Light Patterns flickered on the Sword Token as if a Restriction had been activated.

The next moment, the Sword Token transformed into a Giant Sword and merged into the Giant Sword on the Sword Gate.

HUMMM!

Instantly, the Sword Gate hummed and finally began to open slowly.

When the Sword Gate opened, a gate made of a curtain of light appeared before Ling Fei and the others.

"Using your Sword Tokens, you can pass through this gate of light!" Vice Dean Zhou said to the five people behind him.

The Sword Tomb was a Forbidden Land of Celestial River Academy and was of great importance, so entering it was not easy.

Even the academy's vice dean could not show favoritism.

Ling Fei and Shangguan Yurou immediately took out their own Sword Tokens. When True Qi was injected into the tokens, Light Patterns immediately blossomed.

Then, the gate of light ahead produced a pulling force.

WHOOSH!

As if a giant wave had swept over him, Ling Fei's body swayed and was pulled into the Sword Gate.

Shangguan Yurou and the others followed him in.

"To be able to enter the Sword Tomb and comprehend the complete Celestial River Sword Technique… it's truly enviable!"

"The Celestial River Sword Technique is said to be a Spirit Level Martial Art. If one could fully comprehend it, they could definitely become a great lord in the Empire!"

As the five entered the Sword Gate, the people in the distance looked on with envy.

In fact, many people chose to attend Celestial River Academy precisely because of the Celestial River Sword Technique.

It was just that learning the complete Celestial River Sword Technique was too difficult.

For now, they could only watch with silent envy.

While everyone watched with envy, Ling Fei had already entered the Sword Tomb.