CHAPTER 549: 546. FLYING SWORD! FLYING SWORD! (PART 1)

The system mentioned that Enlightenment can also restore and enhance spiritual power.

Might as well try 200 times Enlightenment and see.

Double-pronged approach!

Speaking of it, Wenping has somewhat understood things like Vein Technique, Meridian Gate, and Vortex Map. Not deeply, though, but with the system and support from special buildings, his Realm is slowly improving, so he kind of understands.

However, there is one thing he has never figured out, and that is spiritual power. Its strength relates to willpower, heart, and even perception.

Since his spiritual power was damaged, although his willpower hasn’t noticeably changed, his heart has; things he used to calmly face now cause emotional fluctuations. He can also distinctly feel the shrinking of his perception range, shrinking to the exact same proportion as the damage to his spiritual power, both being fifty percent.

Additionally, the most troubling part is that he can’t use Sword Control Skill at all, which indicates that spiritual power has a significant place in this world.

As Wenping pondered, the system explained, "In this world, in the previous era, when the Palace Guard existed, spiritual power was indeed an essential part of cultivation."

"So why has it disappeared now?"

"Because the cultivation system of the previous era broke down, the methods of cultivating spiritual power also vanished. Moreover, in this era, everyone only sees the power of the Meridian Gate, and for spiritual power, it’s merely for perception. Perception can expand gradually with the enhancement of Realm, so nobody pays much attention to spiritual power."

"So the Sword Control Skill refreshed in the dormitory area is the only Technique in this world requiring spiritual power, right?"

"Yes."

After receiving the system’s clarification, Wenping felt a flow of information and energy gathering in his body at a speed two hundred times usual. Scene after scene flashed before his eyes, and the impressions of each piece of information deepened in his memory. The dos and don’ts of Sword Control, the techniques involved—all that requires years of accumulated experience grew wildly.

Right then, an idea popped into Wenping’s mind, prompting him to ask the system, "The Spiritual Cuisine in the kitchen that enhances spiritual power wasn’t just coincidence, right? Was it pre-set by your creator?"

"You could say so."

"Since the Spiritual Cuisine that aids spiritual power cultivation has appeared, does that mean there will be a spiritual power cultivation Technique?"

"There indeed will be. But all depends on how the host builds special buildings. If the host keeps constructing buildings related to Vein Technique and Meridian Gate, then Immortal Sect will be renowned for its Vein Technique strength. If it focuses on buildings related to Magic, it may pioneer a new sect opposing Meridian Gate techniques. And perhaps spiritual power..."

Wenping raised his Wenping Sword eyebrow, smiling, "Isn’t my Immortal Sect quite varied now? Both Vein Technique and Magic are present."

"Everything depends on the host’s choice and luck. As an auxiliary system, I cannot determine your future fortune. However, if you want to understand spiritual power or show interest in its existence, I can introduce it briefly."

"Go ahead!"

"Spiritual power, according to information from the previous era, is like Realm and Vein Technique; it’s divided into levels. Like Realm and Vein Technique, when entering a new Realm, it experiences changes. Currently, based on Heaven and Earth Lake’s information, people there have spiritual power at the first stage, which is simply external release, turning into perception to assist in battle."

"And the second Realm?"

"The second Realm is vastly different from the first. Information reveals that external release won’t be the only ability of spiritual power; the second ability is attack. When spiritual power focuses on a single point, it can directly attack the opponent’s spiritual power, countering techniques, or even, like Qu Realm, directly destroy it."

"Could it be invisible killing?"

"You could interpret it that way, but spiritual power cultivation is harder than anything else. For example, if two people at the same Realm each cultivated for a hundred years, one specializing in spiritual power and the other in Realm cultivation, the latter, with the stronger Realm, would undoubtedly win in combat."

"Not surprising."

With both cultivating for a hundred years, the one focusing on spiritual power can’t beat the one focusing on Meridian Gate, who would still be foolish enough to cultivate spiritual power?

Except for him, who must enhance spiritual power.

After all, Sword Control Skill relies on spiritual power. Currently, Sword Control Skill is still quite useful. Firstly, Sword Control Skill doesn’t have a Grade, unlike Hurricane Skill, which has a clear Grade and limit to power. Sword Control Skill gets stronger over time, far surpassing some graded techniques.

Only Wind Binding Skill can match it.

This is why Wenping aims to focus on cultivating the two, supported by Fire Spirit Body and Punishment Fire.

In a blink, daylight brightened fully, Wenping continued cultivating for several hours until noon, then left Tingyu Pavilion.

Upon entering the kitchen, Uncle Wang informed him that Bainian Xiang had sent down Sea Thought Strong Tea, and Wenping didn’t bother with it much. He glanced at the remaining upgrade time in the Viewing Room, then joined a communal meal.

Afterward, he checked on Shi Hua resting on the bed. Comparing to last night, Shi Hua’s complexion was much better. With Huai Ye’s dish getting a boost from the kitchen, it tasted especially good, which made Shi Hua eat a lot, giving her more energy to walk around the dormitory area.

Thus, Big Smarty and Little Smarty got a friend.

But those two little rascals showed no consideration for sick people, instead, they tugged on Shi Hua’s skirt, running ahead.

"You two, slow down!"

Shi Hua found herself being pulled along into a run, half crying and half laughing, until she heard a ripping sound, and a piece of her skirt came off.

"Ahem!"

Wenping, witnessing the scene, hurriedly coughed twice, then glared. These two looked more and more like huskies! Under Wenping’s glare, the two little creatures quickly ducked into the Deep Pool, submerged out of sight.

Then, when the two little creatures fell asleep, the previously calm pool water suddenly shook, rippling continuously.

As if shivering.

Wenping took out a uniform of the Immortal Sect from the Storage Ring and handed it over, saying, "Wear this from now on."

Seeing Wenping hand over a neatly folded outfit, Shi Hua hurriedly reached to catch it, hearing a reminder from Wenping. She initially didn’t care, but the clothes suddenly exerted a downward pressure.

Wenping said, "Once you feel better, help Zhao Yi clean the Sect. I’ll provide you with routine cultivation opportunities. For cultivation, try both Vein Technique and Magic; see which one you prefer and concentrate on it. If you have questions, ask Elder Yun and others."

"Thank you."

Shi Hua softly whispered a few words from her rosy lips, carrying warmth and a deep sense of happiness.

Of course, she was grateful not only for Wenping’s current concern but also for another reason. Through Huai Ye and others, she’s aware of how angry Wenping got when hearing about her accident.

The expression, that mood, was as rare as the Anomalous Vein expert between heaven and earth!

However, a wave of sorrowful loss followed her sense of gratitude.