Chapter 1853 - 1881: Sword Pool [3rd Update]
Outside the Sword Pond of Green Lotus Sword Sect, several disciples from Green Lotus Sword Sect were meditating and cultivating.
From a distance, Ye Feng could feel the rich Sword Intent emanating from the Sword Pond. Cultivating near the Sword Pond would greatly enhance the chances of comprehending Sword Intent, which is why the surrounding disciples were all seeking insights near the pond.
For a Dao Realm genius, aspiring to become a Dao Sect powerhouse with superlative combat strength on the Shenwu Continent is not particularly difficult, as achieving a Dao Sect-level of genius can be done through various methods, such as refining the purity of one’s True Essence far beyond that of Martial Artists of the same rank or strengthening one’s physical body to surpass them in toughness.
Alternatively, one may comprehend Sword Intent, War Intent, and such combat wills to enhance one’s power and overpower opponents.
In Green Lotus Sword Sect, comprehending Sword Intent is the most common way for everyone to enhance their combat ability.
Throughout the journey, Ye Feng and Long Yu talked a lot, learning each other’s names. However, Ye Feng did not reveal his true name, only telling Long Yu that he was called Feng Ye, as his real name was quite sensitive.
Long Yu explained to Ye Feng: "Brother Feng Ye, in our Green Lotus Sword Sect, there are two ways to become an Inner Sect Disciple: one is to become a Dao Sect-level powerhouse, and another is to have cultivation at least at the initial stage of Proof of Dao. Once you pass the promotion test in our Green Lotus Sword Sect, you can successfully enter the Inner Sect.
These disciples are comprehending Sword Intent near the Sword Pond, and once they comprehend it, they can basically become Inner Sect Disciples, achieving the Dao Sect level of Martial Artist. And the closer to the Sword Pond, the stronger they are!"
Ye Feng nodded and then approached the Sword Pond. Surrounding the pond, he saw a powerful Defensive Array, a second-tier Holy Level array. Even a typical mid-stage Sanctum Ascension powerhouse cannot break through the defensive formation and force entry into the pond without a key to unlock the array.
In Ye Feng’s hand was the Elder Token from Qinghuo Sword Sect, which could open the entrance to the array, allowing him to enter.
Long Yu said to Ye Feng: "Brother Feng Ye, go ahead. If you can draw one of the Ancestor Master’s Sword from the ninth layer of the Sword Pond, you can directly become a Core Disciple of our Green Lotus Sword Sect!"
Ye Feng nodded and proceeded towards the Sword Pond, stepping into the crowd.
When the disciples of Green Lotus Sword Sect saw Ye Feng approaching, displeasure showed on their faces, as each had their own territory around the Green Lotus Pond.
These disciples had marked their territory lines, and if any other disciple entered their territory, it would be taken as a provocation, often leading to combat, yet Ye Feng was unaware of this.
Upon seeing Ye Feng stepping into their territory, the disciples stood up, displaying hostility and loudly questioning: "Kid, aren’t you a new Outer Sect disciple? Don’t you know this is our territory?"
"Damn! Who let you cross the line, are you looking for trouble? Apologize now!"
The disciples of Green Lotus Sword Sect displayed anger in their eyes, shouting at Ye Feng.
However, Ye Feng remained calm, indifferent to them, strolling leisurely as he continued walking towards the Sword Pond like taking a casual stroll, as everyone noted Ye Feng’s cultivation was merely at the initial stage of Proof of Dao.
With his unfamiliar face, they regarded Ye Feng as merely a new disciple from the Outer Sect having just entered the Proof of Dao Realm.
Everyone felt displeased at Ye Feng’s behavior, glaring angrily at him, yet Ye Feng remained serene, walking towards the Sword Pond. Soon, he was less than ten meters away from the pond’s entrance.
There, only a young man in a black robe was meditating, whose cultivation had reached mid-stage Proof of Dao, with a clear Dao Pattern on his forehead, clearly making him a mid-stage Dao Sect powerhouse.
"Is this person crazy?" When the crowd saw Ye Feng approaching the young man, they showed surprise.
They did not expect Ye Feng to dare approach the black-robed young man, saying in shock, "Does this guy have a problem? He’s about to enter Zhuang Yu’s territory, is he provoking Zhuang Yu? You have to know Zhuang Yu is the top genius of our Inner Sect! Although at mid-stage Proof of Dao, he has already comprehended Sword Intent, and his Sword Intent is about to reach the Heavenly Sword realm!"
"Once Brother Zhuang Yu enters the Heavenly Sword realm, he can become a Daoist Lord genius and a Core Disciple. Isn’t he afraid of angering Brother Zhuang Yu?" People around watched Ye Feng in shock, exclaiming loudly.
Ye Feng knew that Sword Intent is divided into levels, with those just comprehending Sword Intent reaching the first level.
The first level of Sword Intent is known as Spirit Sword! If Sword Intent reaches the Spirit Sword level, one can achieve superlative combat strength, becoming a Dao Sect powerhouse, followed by the second level, Heavenly Sword! Upon achieving the Heavenly Sword level, each sword strike can harness the power of the heavens, endowing tremendous might to become a Daoist Lord-level powerhouse with superlative combat strength.
The third level of Sword Intent is called Divine Sword, where each sword strike is mystical, making all things capable of becoming a sword.
Achieving the Divine Sword level of Sword Intent, one can become a Dao Venerate-level powerhouse. In the history of Green Lotus Sword Sect, only two people have reached the Divine Sword level. The current Green Lotus Sword Sect has not had anyone achieve the Divine Sword level in nearly ten thousand years. As for Ye Feng, although he comprehended Sword Intent, it was merely the most ordinary Spirit Sword realm.
In battles, Ye Feng relied not on his Sword Intent or sword techniques, but on his formidable physique, terrifying cultivation methods, profound and pure True Essence, and his naturally defiant constitution endowed with the domineering Power of Destruction.
Ye Feng was curious to see if entering the Sword Pond could rapidly enhance his Sword Intent.
Soon, Ye Feng arrived at the entrance to the Green Lotus Sword Pond...