Chapter 495 - 455 Collecting the Second
But this swordsmanship is also among the most enigmatic. After reaching a certain level, practitioners must endure the painful process of shedding their skin, akin to a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, repeatedly evolving their appearance and physique. Ultimately, due to the inherent imperfections of the Sword Dao itself, those who wish to ascend to the level of Sword Intent must first overcome their obsession with appearance, even to the extent of self-mutilation. This was Lin Fei’s biggest expectation for Ruan Mingxuan.
Unfortunately, because this swordplay demands an exceedingly high level of mental will and mainly focuses on beauty, cultivators can easily become more paranoid.
The person Lin Fei had once killed was a man whose appearance had become nearly perfect. However, his mind was clearly troubled, having become narcissistic to a horrifying degree. Merely because Lin Fei exuded an eerie beauty, the man had frantically attacked her, his speech chaotic as he ranted that only he was the most beautiful in the world and charged at her desperately.
Lin Fei released four seeds, each containing a trace of her demonic power. This was done to facilitate sensing the conditions of the four individuals at any time. If possible, she would also lend a hand to help the four break through when necessary.
It should be noted that these four were carefully selected by her as the four with the greatest potential in the Sword Dao, and the most likely to become true masters of the Sword Dao. Although it may take a very long time.
The Sword Canon’s swordsmanship is not something that anyone can cultivate. Those lacking potential who force themselves to train will instead be injured by the essence of the swordsmanship. Lin Fei often thought to herself that if she had not possessed the Sword Dao potential when she obtained the Sword Dao True Solution, she might have ended up like many former Sword Masters, being ordinary with no change to her life.
Sword cultivators, if they lack the courage and resolute will to press forward, if there is not a singular, steadfast conviction in their hearts, the stronger and sharper the Sword Dao they cultivate, the more likely they are to be harmed by their own selves.
Lin Fei stood quietly in the wooden hall, looking up at the sky outside the door.
A breeze blew by, gently lifting his white robe.
"Now, all that’s left to do is wait..." he murmured.
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