CHAPTER 533: CHAPTER 533: AS EASY AS LIFTING A FEATHER

"Thud!"

Ling Chen’s figure flew back dozens of yards, and as he was mid-air, a mouthful of fresh blood was expelled.

Although he had already pushed the Undying Star body to its limit, he ultimately failed to bridge the gap in Spiritual Power.

"Why doesn’t he use his secret technique?"

Emperor Yan stared at Ling Chen with a confused expression.

"Could it be that he wants to test the attack’s power?"

That was the only conclusion she could draw.

"The next time, he should use it."

Emperor Yan thought to herself.

Ling Chen had already experienced the opponent’s attack power and was injured, though not severely.

However, it was enough to make him realize that this was definitely not something that could be remedied by a mere Body Refining Technique!

"Again!"

Ling Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with one hand, his eyes filled with a ferocious tint.

He could still withstand such an attack!

"Good!"

The black-robed youth nodded.

After all, he was a creation of Emperor Yan using nature’s spiritual energy, who would follow Lord Yan Huang’s commands and could not make decisions on his own.

"Swish!"

He swung his longsword in hand, slashing out another wave of Sword Qi.

"Kill!"

Facing the oncoming Sword Qi, Ling Chen once again roared out, blood-redness surging up in his eyes as he brandished his sword towards the Sword Qi.

Only by getting close could he unleash the full force of the Undying Star body!

Therefore, he had no other choice but to do so.

Now, only two more attacks stood between him and clearing the nine floors of the Treasure Tower.

No matter what, he had to give it a try.

Even if it weren’t for the imperial opportunity, he had to fight for it; perhaps the Heavenly Fragrance Life Extending Dew might appear later.

The Heavenly Fragrance Life Extending Dew he currently had could only extend the life of his Lord and father by a little over a year.

Thus, he must give it his all.

What’s a little injury?

"Boom!"

Ling Chen’s body was once again sent flying.

"What is he doing?"

This time, Emperor Yan was utterly at a loss.

Why wouldn’t Ling Chen use his Holy Body Secret Technique?

Even if his physical body was strong, there was no need to get hurt intentionally, right?

Little did she know, although Ling Chen possessed the Night Moon Sacred Body, he had no secret technique to use.

"Thud!"

Ling Chen spat out another mouthful of fresh blood.

His expression grew more ferocious as he flew back into the fray, shouting at the black-robed youth, "Continue!"

The black-robed youth was taken aback as well.

However, he still followed Emperor Yan’s orders and launched the third attack.

A fervent glint shone in Ling Chen’s eyes.

If he could withstand this attack, he would pass this second trial.

"Ah!"

Emperor Yan sighed.

She was somewhat disappointed and somewhat regretful.

Ling Chen’s performance had already far surpassed her standards.

These trials were set up just to see Ling Chen’s true strength.

Who knew that this stubborn young man, risking severe injury, was still holding back his trump cards?

Doesn’t this youngster understand which is more important, life or trump cards?

She now doubted whether it was worth entrusting her legacy to such a person.

Watching the raging Sword Qi approach, Ling Chen’s eyes were blood red, his hands clenching the black longsword tightly, as he once again channeled Spiritual Power into it, casting a superior Heavenly Spirit Technique augmented with the Stellar Blade Realm.

The black-robed youth’s Sword Qi was incredibly fast and was about to strike in an instant.

At that moment, a flash of enlightenment crossed Ling Chen’s mind.

He had long since fully comprehended the Sword Body Realm and had stayed there for quite some time.

By some fluke, he applied that peculiar insight onto the Sword Qi.

"Boom!"

Sword Qi collided with the longsword.

Another thunderous noise erupted.

However, this time, the previously irresistible Sword Qi didn’t send Ling Chen flying.

Instead, it just dispersed into the air.

"What’s going on?"

The black-robed youth’s eyes bulged.

Ling Chen didn’t seem to display any other trump cards, right?

How could he so easily withstand his attack this time?

"What happened?"

Ling Chen was also completely dumbfounded.

He did not understand why the same attack had such different results.

"This is..."

Lord Yan Huang’s pupils suddenly froze.

It took a few breaths before he spoke, trembling, "Sword Intent Realm?"

Sword Dao has five realms, and this Sword Intent Realm is the third realm, situated after the Stellar Blade and Sword Body.

Has Ling Chen actually comprehended the Sword Intent Realm?

Isn’t this too terrifying?

"The first realm of Sword Intent, ’Lifting Heavy as if Light’?"

Lord Yan Huang spoke out.

Sword Intent is divided into two realms, the first of which is ’Lifting Heavy as if Light.’

This realm serves as a defensive measure.

Stellar Blade focuses on attack.

Sword Body focuses on speed.

While Sword Intent balances both offense and defense.

’Lifting Heavy as if Light’ pertains to defense.

’Lifting Light as if Heavy’ pertains to attack.

And what Ling Chen has now comprehended is exactly ’Lifting Heavy as if Light,’ skilled at defense.

Back in her day, she only comprehended this realm in the late stages of the ninth level.

But Ling Chen has mastered it in the later stages of the eighth level.

In terms of comprehension, she is far from Ling Chen’s match!

It is only now that she realizes why Ling Chen did not employ the Holy Body Secret Technique!

So that’s how it is!

Looking at it now, Ling Chen’s earlier actions were not reckless, but rather an attempt to break through!

Being able to break through amidst crisis is truly commendable.

"Ling Chen, congratulations!"

Lord Yan Huang directly spoke up to congratulate Ling Chen.

With a thought from her, the figure in the black robe dissipated into Spiritual Energy.

"Lord Yan Huang?"

After respectfully offering his salute, Ling Chen’s face revealed a hint of puzzlement and asked, "Congratulations for what?"

Hearing this, Lord Yan Huang was also stupefied, and slowly said, "You have comprehended the first realm of Sword Intent, ’Lifting Heavy as if Light,’ right?"

"This is ’Lifting Heavy as if Light’?"

Ling Chen was surprised with joy.

So, the insight he had just now was the realm of ’Lifting Heavy as if Light’ of Sword Intent!

"Correct."

Lord Yan Huang didn’t know what else to say.

To have comprehended ’Lifting Heavy as if Light’ yet be unaware of it?

Truly leaves one speechless.

But soon, Lord Yan Huang understood.

After all, this is a remote corner in Qing Province, not understanding the divisions of Sword Dao realms is quite normal.

After all, not everyone is from a great family like her.

"You should continue to experience that sensation."

Saying this, Lord Yan Huang’s figure dissipated and vanished.

She gave Ling Chen time to fully grasp the realm of ’Lifting Heavy as if Light.’

Before Ling Chen could speak, Lord Yan Huang had already disappeared.

He immediately sat down with his legs crossed and began reflecting on the feeling of insight he had just experienced.

A full two hours passed.

Only then did Ling Chen open his eyes again.

At this time, he had completely mastered ’Lifting Heavy as if Light.’

"How does it feel?"

At this moment, Lord Yan Huang’s voice rang out once more.

"It feels great, I have completely mastered it."

Ling Chen said with a smile.

"That’s great!"

Lord Yan Huang nodded with a beaming smile: "Alright, you have passed the second trial. I will send you out now."

"Thank you, my Lord!"

Ling Chen respectfully saluted.

Lord Yan Huang nodded slightly.

Then, Ling Chen’s figure disappeared within the Treasure Tower and reappeared before the tower’s gate on the first level.

"Boom!"

The tower gate opened.

"Look, someone is coming out!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone’s gaze turned towards the gate.

"It seems to be Ling Chen?"

Someone recognized that Ling Chen was the one who entered the tower.

"It’s indeed Ling Chen!"

Soon, a slender figure emerged.

"It’s the Young Master!"

Liu Qingcang, Stellar Shura, and others looked on with surprise and joy.