Chapter 1001 - 449: New Information Fragments Emerge! (2)
They have already lost the ability to think.
On the fourth day, Xu Ran’s body executed an Earth-Splitting Stab, the spear tip precisely hitting the core of the bald creature.
Poof!
The bald creature disintegrated.
[Trial completed, defeat count: 4]
[Reward: Earth-Splitting Spear Intent True Essence Fragment (Initial Tier)]
A flash of grey light, the bald creature appeared again.
The fifth trial was the Staff Technique.
The bald creature held a long grey staff.
Its Staff Technique was plain yet versatile.
Sometimes it swung, sometimes swept, sometimes pointed, sometimes smashed; each attack carried the heavy sound of wind and thunder.
Xu Ran’s body began to learn the Staff Technique.
Staff Technique emphasizes momentum, emphasizes coherence.
It requires perfectly combining the body’s power with the long staff to form an endless offensive.
The grey mark analyzed the power exertion techniques and variation patterns of the Staff Technique.
It not only learned the techniques but also learned the connection and transformation between techniques.
[Analysis Completion: 18%]
[Analysis Completion: 40%]
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A long staff also appeared in Xu Ran’s hand.
His body danced, casting multitude staff shadows.
From initial awkwardness to later fluidity.
His Staff Technique became increasingly harmonious, increasingly oppressive.
The bald creature’s Staff Technique was perfectly replicated by Xu Ran.
Every attack by it was nullified by the same technique from Xu Ran, then surpassed with greater speed and strength.
"Is this... Mountain Suppressing Staff Technique?"
Information fragments emerged.
A type of staff technique that suppresses foes with momentum, like suppressing mountains.
Xu Ran’s long staff carried the might to suppress everything.
His Staff Technique was relentless, leaving no refuge for the bald creature.
The bald creature’s Staff Technique became unthreatening before Xu Ran.
Its techniques were perfectly anticipated and blocked.
On the fourth day, Xu Ran’s body executed a Mountain-Suppressing Sweep, completely engulfing the bald creature with staff gusts.
Boom!
The bald creature disintegrated.
[Trial completed, defeat count: 5]
[Reward: Mountain Suppressing Staff Technique True Essence Fragment (Initial Tier)]
A flash of grey light, the bald creature appeared again.
The sixth trial was the Sword Technique.
The bald creature held a grey battle blade in its hand.
Its Sword Technique was domineering and fierce, focusing on slashing and explosive power.
Every slash carried the determination to tear through everything.
Xu Ran’s body began to learn the Sword Technique.
Sword Technique emphasizes substantial force, emphasizes advancing courageously.
It requires concentrating all body power onto the blade.
The grey mark analyzed the core of power exertion and attack trajectory of the Sword Technique.
It learned how to maximize power explosion.
[Analysis Completion: 20%]
[Analysis Completion: 55%]
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A war blade also appeared in Xu Ran’s hand.
His body danced, the blade light dazzling.
From initial stiffness to later dominance.
His Sword Technique became increasingly oppressive, increasingly destructive.
The bald creature’s Sword Technique was perfectly replicated by Xu Ran.
Every slash from it was countered with greater power and faster speed by Xu Ran.
"Is this... Heaven-Cutting Blade Intent?"
Information fragments flashed by. A type of blade technique that is extremely domineering, as if capable of splitting the sky.
Xu Ran’s war blade carried the intention of cutting through everything. His Sword Technique was incredibly fierce, leaving the bald creature unable to resist.
The bald creature’s Sword Technique appeared weak and futile before Xu Ran. Its attacks were easily dismantled.
On the third day, Xu Ran’s body executed a Heaven-Cutting Slanting Strike, the blade light completely engulfing the bald creature.
Crunch!
The bald creature disintegrated.
[Trial completed, defeat count: 6]
[Reward: Celestial-Slaying Blade Intent True Essence Fragment (Initial Tier)]
The trials of the six foundational weapon arts were over. Xu Ran’s body stood quietly, the grey mark on his forehead flashed as if absorbing immense "nutrients."
The residual souls were completely in despair.
They knew that this trial was a dead end for them, but for this "vessel," it was a terrifying path of growth.
It was turning the countless epochs of accumulated arts into its own with an unreasonable speed.
A flash of grey light, the bald creature appeared again.
But this time, it had no weapon.
The seventh trial was a race of flying speed.
The rules emerged naturally in Xu Ran’s "consciousness" without any sound.
Competitors must fly ten laps within a designated area, and whoever completes it first wins.
The bald creature instantly transformed into a stream of light, with astonishing speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Xu Ran’s body also initiated motion, but its speed was noticeably slower.
His flight style seemed somewhat rigid, merely propelling forward with energy.
The grey mark began to analyze the flight trajectory, energy usage, and posture adjustments of the bald creature.
It analyzed the air resistance, analyzing how to harness the subtle fluctuations in space.
[Analysis Completion: 10%]
[Analysis Completion: 30%]
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Xu Ran’s flight posture began to change.
His body became more streamlined, the use of energy more exquisite.
He began to attempt various complex flight techniques, like abrupt stops, turns, and changes in direction.
The bald creature’s speed remained swift, but Xu Ran was quickly closing the gap.
It too seemed to notice this, its flight trajectory becoming more intricate, attempting to shake off Xu Ran.
The residual souls watched this chase nervously.
Flying speed is not just about power, but also the ultimate mastery over Space Law and one’s energy control.
"He’s catching up!"
"Impossible! That manifested flight speed is the pinnacle of the rules!"
"He’s not merely chasing... He’s learning its trajectory!"
Xu Ran’s speed increased rapidly, even starting to mimic the bald creature’s technique of instant acceleration using space fluctuations.
On his first trial, he almost collided with the grey space’s boundary. But quickly, he mastered the knack.
Whoosh!
Xu Ran’s figure flickered like a specter, his speed reached a remarkable level, neck and neck with the bald creature!
The bald creature seemed to let out a silent roar, boosting its speed to the utmost.
But Xu Ran was even faster! His flight trajectory was simple yet efficient, his energy utilization reached an unfathomable extent.
On the ninth lap, Xu Ran’s figure surpassed the bald creature.
On the tenth lap, Xu Ran was the first to cross the finish line.
[Trial completed, defeat count: 7]
[Reward: Void Shadow Chasing (Initial Tier)]
A flash of grey light, the bald creature appeared again.
The eighth trial was the Sword Control Skill.
The bald creature held no sword, but dozens of grey flying swords manifested around it.
These flying swords were like living entities, hovering around it, emitting a chilling sword qi.
In Xu Ran’s "consciousness," rules surfaced: control flying swords for attack and defense, whoever destroys all flying swords of the opponent wins.
With a single thought, the bald creature sent dozens of flying swords raining down on Xu Ran like arrows.
The speed and intricacy of the trajectory left no room for defense.
Dozens of flying swords also appeared around Xu Ran out of nowhere.
This was the "weapon" bestowed by the space rules. His body (under control) commenced manipulating the flying swords for defense and counterattack.
Sword Control Skill is not just about controlling flying swords, it’s the comprehensive utilization of Divine Thought, energy, and Space Law.
The grey mark began analyzing the bald creature’s Sword Control Skill, studying the flight trajectories of flying swords, the fluctuation patterns of Divine Thought, and the energy infusion techniques.
[Analysis Completion: 15%]
[Analysis Completion: 40%]
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Xu Ran’s flying swords grew more agile. From initially struggling to defend, to actively and effectively attacking. His Divine Thought spread like a tide, precisely controlling each flying sword.
The bald creature’s Sword Control Skill was profoundly adept, the flying swords forming various formations, switching between offense and defense unpredictably.
Yet Xu Ran’s flying swords, under the control of the grey mark, learned with incredible speed. He not only mastered the creature’s formations but even began creating more efficient and lethal combinations.
"How can his Divine Thought be so strong and precise?"
"He’s not like a novice... It’s as if he naturally understands Sword Control Skill!"
The residual souls were once again shocked. Sword Control Skill is crucial for cultivators, requiring long-term practice and powerful Divine Thought.
Yet this "vessel" before them had reached an astonishing level in such a short time.
Though the number of Xu Ran’s flying swords was the same as the bald creature’s, their quality and application techniques were swiftly surpassing.