Chapter 5327 Take Your Time
Initially, Ling Xue’s spiritual energy was somewhat uncontrolled, flowing unsteadily through her meridians. The fine cracks left by the breakthrough were extremely painful at key points, causing a dull ache.
However, David’s spiritual energy was very patient, like an experienced shepherd, slowly calming the restless energy and directing it to flow slowly along the meridians.
“Here, hold on with three-tenths of your strength.”
As the spiritual energy reached the Quchi acupuncture point on his left arm, David suddenly spoke, his voice as calm as a bell. “Imagine the spiritual energy as a warm jade pestle, slowly rubbing against the meridian walls.”
Ling Xue did as she was told, but as soon as she exerted her strength, she felt a sharp pain in her meridians, and cold sweat immediately broke out on her forehead.
That was exactly where the small crack caused by David’s previous attempt to forcibly restrain the power of the holy dragon he had brought into the tower was.
“Don’t rush, take your time.”
David noticed her hesitation, and the spiritual energy in his palms softened, like a warm ointment, slowly seeping into the damaged meridians. “Clear your mind and feel the spiritual energy flowing through you. It feels like… like the feeling of a stream flowing over bluestone as the snow melts in spring.”
His voice held a somehow calming power. Ling Xue took a deep breath, trying to imagine the scene he was describing.
Gradually, she felt the sting in her meridians subside. David’s spiritual energy, like a warm stream of water, not only nourished the damaged areas but also gradually cleansed and purified her already somewhat chaotic spiritual energy, making it even purer.
The sun slowly rose higher, filtering through the branches of the ancient pine trees surrounding the martial arts arena, casting a dappled light on the jade formation. The aura of the jade embedded within the formation swirled, enveloping the two of them in a gentle vortex of spiritual energy.
After an inexplicable amount of time, Ling Xue suddenly felt a warmth in her dantian. A much more concentrated and powerful spiritual energy gushed out, flowing through her meridians before condensing into a crystal-clear droplet of spiritual energy at her fingertip.
As the droplet touched the ground, it emitted a resounding sound, instantly dissipating into tiny dots of spiritual light.
“Finished,”
David withdrew his hand, a satisfied smile on his face. “Your spiritual energy has condensed into a ‘spiritual fluid,’ which proves your foundation is solid.”
Ling Xue opened her eyes and felt relieved. Her previously restless mind became clear.
He swung his sword experimentally, and the spiritual energy attached to the blade became more concentrated than before, his aura becoming more controlled and profound.
“Thank you, Senior Brother.” He stood and bowed deeply to David, his eyes filled with gratitude.
David smiled and waved his hand, “This is just the beginning. Once you’ve established a solid foundation, you need to hone your swordsmanship. Your ‘Liushuang Sword Technique,’ while agile, isn’t as formidable as one would expect from someone from the Earth Immortal Realm. Let’s go to the ‘Sword Testing Cliff’ in the back mountains, and I’ll teach you the ‘Stone Sword Style’.”
The cliffs were covered with the remains of swords left by the disciples of the Sword Sect. The wind at the edge of the cliff brought a cool breeze, perfect for sharpening
One’s swordsmanship. David, holding a branch, practiced on a bluestone at the edge of the cliff. “The Stone Sword Technique may seem fierce, but it actually has hidden resilience, just like the rocks on this cliff. Even though they are buffeted by wind and rain, they remain stable like a stabilizing force.”
With a flick of his wrist, the branch slashed across the rock, leaving a shallow mark. Surprisingly, the mark appeared unremarkable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, a restrained power was revealed within the lines, as if ready to unleash incredible power at any moment.
“Try it now. Use your strong and stable spiritual energy to activate your sword moves. Remember, make your spiritual energy like a piece of jade sinking in water—thick and heavy, yet still soft.”
Ling Xue gripped her sword tightly, took a deep breath, and, recalling the sensation she had just felt in the Spirit Gathering Formation, slowly channeled her spiritual energy into the sword blade.
He thrust his sword forward, and the sword energy pierced the air, but upon contact with the cliff, the energy suddenly converged, leaving a very deep hole. The hole was not very strong, causing the energy to leak out, nor was it very restrained, making it appear weak.