Chapter 532: Chapter 320: Nianjun Pays a Visit, Overcome with Jealousy, Reaching the Peak and Beyond, Toward the Great Self_4

"In this moment... how can I resolve this perilous situation and ensure my own safety? My insight and martial arts are both inferior to hers. Even with the Golden Light Technique, I cannot escape her grasp. The disparity in power is immense; I must do all I can, play to my strengths and avoid my weaknesses..."

Li Xian paced back and forth in thought. He saw the "Cyan Sword" on the rack, holding it in his hand, examining the blade, when suddenly his eyes flashed: "Compared to her, I am not without advantage. In terms of pure physical strength, I am indeed much stronger than her. In intimate settings, detached from martial arts, she is indeed weaker than I. Besides this, my expertise in the Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword surpasses hers by a margin."

"Considering everything, I can only barely surpass her in these two areas. When we unite our swords, our sword momentum encompasses all, I am able to handle her moves with ease. But should she employ other martial arts, I would be defeated in an instant."

"In confronting her, if I can always remain connected through the Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword momentum, such that she cannot execute alternative techniques, I could keep her entangled. Yet, how formidable she is. Even if I achieve peak mastery with the Setting Sun Bloodsword, surpassing her, if she wished to extricate herself from the sword momentum and determine the outcome, it would be as easy as a flick."

Li Xian pondered earnestly: "Both the Setting Sun Bloodsword First and Second Levels... I have reached their peaks, and if I advance further, perhaps an opportunity may arise. When she comes closer, I will suggest uniting our swords once more. Using this chance to connect the sword momentum, preventing her from detaching. Then seek out the next opportunity."

Li Xian’s gaze was bright; upon contemplating several scenarios in his mind, all were feasible. However, the Setting Sun Bloodsword must progress further. Li Xian no longer yearned to escape; he held the Cyan Sword, diligently practicing the First and Second Levels of the Setting Sun Bloodsword.

[Skill Level +1]

[Skill Level +1]

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[Setting Sun Blood Decay Sword·First Layer]

[Skill Level: 79563/80000 Peak]

[Setting Sun Blood Sword·Second Layer]

[Skill Level: 79113/80000 Peak]

...

Time was pressing, yet Li Xian remained composed. He first focused his energy on practicing the First Layer swordsmanship. The moves like Hanging Sun, Three Yangs Opening, and Setting Sun Will Fade... he performed countless times, now exuded a unique elegance.

Come evening.

As the Setting Sun Was Fading, the skill level accumulated to full. Li Xian, enlightened, felt an indescribable insight, and the sword momentum in his hand transformed instantly. It became more effortless, more natural, more self-expressive. Beyond the peak, there was a different scenery!

[Setting Sun Blood Decay Sword·First Layer]

[Skill Level: 21/0 Great Self]

[Description: Beyond the peak, lies the Great Self. No more constraints, no more frames. Martial arts without confinement, swords without restraint.]

Li Xian, in a sudden epiphany, detached his mind from all things. Circumstances, dangers, threats, gains, loves... all unrelated to him. Though his body was trapped in a cage, his heart was unrestrained, wandering proudly in a realm others could scarcely glimpse.

He casually swung the longsword, an easy motion, both ordinary and unfathomable, surpassing even the demeanor of a grandmaster. His eyes were shut tight, face calm, dancing freely with abandon. In this cage, there was neither heaven nor earth, no wind nor fire...

At this moment, however, there was "self." Where my body resides, there is self. Should anyone witness this scene now, they would be deeply moved. This way of wielding the sword, even surpasses the elegance of Divine Archer!

The young man danced with his sword, even Heaven and Earth took notice, the wind and snow halted. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Beyond the cocoon chamber, the blazing sun shone, purple clouds flowed, city streets and horse carriages coursed like streams, birds sang joyously. It was as if somewhere a most exhilarating event occurred, silently influencing the surroundings, making everything livelier and brighter. Yet no one knew the cause.

Wen Caishang frowned slightly, sensing something unusual, though couldn’t pinpoint it.

Li Xian opened his eyes, exhaling a heavy breath. As he practiced the Second Layer of the Setting Sun Bloodsword, he had glimpsed the heights of martial arts with ease and composure. That very night, the Setting Sun Bloodsword Second Layer reached the Great Self Realm.

He sat quietly with his sword across his lap, waiting calmly for Wen Caishang to arrive.