Chapter 366: 257: The Great Leisurely Sword, Lu Qing's Will - Part 2

Chapter 366: Chapter 257: The Great Leisurely Sword, Lu Qing’s Will – Part 2

He couldn’t possibly cripple his cultivation for a technique that could only be described as decent at the Innate Level.

Such an act would be as foolish as giving up a watermelon for a sesame seed.

Of course, he didn’t need to cultivate the technique, but the martial principles within the “Great Leisurely Sword” were still very much worth Lu Qing’s study and reference.

After all, this was the martial essence of a Martial Arts Expert’s lifetime, which was still very enlightening for him.

“Previously, Master grasped some principles from carving and felt it was similar, just extracting the essence and discarding the dross.

His elder had already comprehended a complete innate domain, forming his own unique style of Martial Arts.

Just in terms of insights into the realm, he probably wasn’t much different from this Martial Saint.

There’s absolutely no need to follow in anyone else’s footsteps.

All he needed was to continuously absorb and integrate, embracing the strengths of hundreds of schools, to perfect his own path of Martial Arts.”

Lu Qing took a deep breath, calmed down all kinds of thoughts in his heart, and once again delved into the “Great Leisurely Sword.”

This time, he no longer focused on the basic cultivation methods but concentrated on the sword expositions of the Martial Saint, continuously absorbing and comprehending.

Time slowly passed, and Lu Qing remained seated in the chair.

His aura, however, subtly changed.

From its initial stability like a mountain, it quietly shifted towards a more ethereal and elegant direction.

An hour later, Lu Qing’s aura suddenly changed, turning his entire being elusive as if he existed in a second space, void and elusive, as if he had vanished.

This sudden change shook Little Li, who had been sleeping next to Little Yan’s head, awake in an instant.

It quickly looked in Lu Qing’s direction and when it saw Lu Qing’s figure, confusion appeared on its face.

For a moment, Lu Qing seemed to have disappeared, even his life aura was undetectable.

It thought something had happened.

Now that Lu Qing was vividly seated before it, Little Li felt quite befuddled.

“It’s nothing, Little Li, I am just cultivating a technique.”

Lu Qing, seeing Little Li awaken, quietly explained.

Hearing that Lu Qing was cultivating a technique, Little Li realized at once.

It knew Lu Qing often practiced some peculiar and ancient cultivation methods; if that was the case, it was understandable.

However, this had dispelled its drowsiness considerably, and it simply lay on the bow, watching Lu Qing practice.

After calming Little Li, Lu Qing continued to ponder the things he had cultivated.

He extended his hand, and an invisible Sword Intent condensed.

A sense of clarity immediately enveloped his entire body.

Little Li’s eyes immediately widened slightly.

That was it—the sensation it had detected earlier when all of Lu Qing’s aura had suddenly disappeared as if he didn’t exist in the room.

“Carefree Sword Intent, quite interesting.”

Lu Qing carefully sensed his newly condensed Sword Intent, a hint of intrigue appearing on his face.

This Sword Intent had just been formed by integrating some of the sword principles and insights from the “Great Leisurely Sword” into his own “Intent.”

Thus, he tentatively named it the “Carefree Sword Intent.”

Due to his superpower, Lu Qing’s realm insights had always been much higher than his cultivation level.

Just like now, his cultivation was merely at the Perfection of the Internal Organ Realm, but he had already stepped into the realm of “Intent,” comprehending his complete “Intent.”

His realm was higher than many who had achieved Great Success in the Innate Realm.

Additionally, the “Intent” that Lu Qing comprehended was different from that of ordinary Innate Realm Martial Artists.

The intentions of an ordinary Innate Realm are closely related to the cultivation method and weapon they practice.

For example, those proficient with the sword in the Innate Realm often comprehend Sword Intent or Stick Intent if they favored swordsmanship or stick techniques.

But Lu Qing was different; because of his superpower, no matter what Martial Arts he practiced, he could master it quickly, deeply understanding it and reaching a high realm.

What’s called the bottleneck of comprehension was almost non-existent for him.

Therefore, when he initially entered the realm of “Intent,” the “Intent” he comprehended was also extremely special.

It was all-encompassing, tolerant of myriad intents, and could evolve myriad intents.

Regardless of what Martial Arts “Intent,” Lu Qing could absorb and integrate it into his own, and evolve it at any time.

He had just absorbed some core Sword Principles and Sword Intent of the “Great Leisurely Sword,” successfully evolving the inherited Sword Intent.

No need to start from scratch and slowly cultivate the technique, tempering his Qi-Blood anew.

“Martial Arts in the world, though numerous and varied like carps crossing the river, countless in number,

in truth, they can be boiled down to three levels.

Skill, momentum, and will are the three major levels in Martial Arts.

This ‘Great Leisurely Sword,’ though considered mysterious, cannot escape this framework.

Its highest realm is still the realm of Sword Intent, which could be evolved from my ‘Will.'”

Lu Qing played with the Leisurely Sword Intent that formed in his hands as his aura fluctuated in and out of visibility.

A slight smile appeared on his face, and various realizations dawned on him.

This time of insight and cultivation, condensing the Leisurely Sword Intent, didn’t mean much to him.

He had comprehended many Martial Arts intentions; one more Leisurely Sword Intent was just icing on the cake.

What truly brought him great gains was using this opportunity to review his Martial Arts learning, deepening his comprehension of the ‘Will’ realm one more layer.

With this, his ‘Will’ realm had advanced even closer to perfection.

Lu Qing could feel that soon, as long as he delved into more intentions, continuously integrating them into his own ‘Will.’

One day, his ‘Will’ would transform, reaching a supreme and enigmatic realm.

“And that realm must be the Domain Realm where the master currently resides,” Lu Qing muttered to himself.

The Domain is an extremely special realm within the Innate Realm.

Not every Innate Realm Expert can comprehend it.

On the contrary, Domains are very rare; even those at Innate Perfection might not comprehend it.

But those Martial Artists with Innate Comprehension are undoubtedly very powerful.

Among Martial Artists of the same level in the Innate Realm, those who have comprehended the Innate Domain can almost be considered invincible.

Moreover, the Domain can only be realized through personal cultivation, not directly taught.

Thus, even in the “Great Leisurely Sword,” there is no cultivation method for the Domain.

It’s unknown whether that Martial Saint ever comprehended a Domain.

However, Lu Qing believed it likely.

Otherwise, how could that Martial Saint have once overwhelmed all contenders and dominated Central State, unparalleled at the time?

“Alright, Little Li, I’ve finished cultivating; it’s time to sleep.”

After putting away the Sword Intent, Lu Qing saw Little Li still looking at him in amazement and couldn’t help but chuckle.

The little one’s understanding was still too shallow.

Temporarily unable to grasp these Martial Arts realm distinctions, hence the surprise.

After extinguishing the candle, Lu Qing went to bed to rest and Little Li also closed her eyes, leaning against Little Yan’s head and gradually fell asleep.

The night passed without a word.

The next day, early in the morning, Lu Qing woke up from his sleep.

Seeing that it was already light outside, he got up and dressed.

Little Yan and Little Li were still sleeping soundly, so he didn’t disturb them.

He quietly left the room, went to the small courtyard outside, and began to limber up.

Since they were not lacking money, the day before they had specially chosen a rather upscale and luxurious inn to stay in.

So, he and his master were actually staying in the same small courtyard.

Aside from their few apprentices, there were no other guests.

Lu Qing stood in the middle of the courtyard, spread out his stance and slowly began performing the Nourishing Body Boxing.

The air surged, and a slight breeze began to blow.

This set of Nourishing Body Boxing, which Lu Qing had practiced countless times, had been cultivated to a transcendental level.

Performing it was like flowing clouds and water, without any hindrance, devoid of any worldly aura.

After completing a full set of Nourishing Body Boxing, Lu Qing suddenly had a sensation, his body shook, and a sense of perfection emanated from him.