yào zhī dào jiàn líng huà xū ， wēi néng jiū jìng rú hé ， chú le bǎo wù zhōng suǒ tiān jiā de yù wài tiān jīn de shù liàng yǔ chún dù ， qí zhōng zuì wèi zhòng yào de yǐng xiǎng yīn shù ， jiù shì zhè xiū liàn mì jí le 。
要知道剑灵化虚，威能究竟如何，除了宝物中所添加的域外天金的数量与纯度，其中最为重要的影响因数，就是这修炼秘籍了。
To know the true power of a sword spirit turning into an ethereal form, one must consider not only the amount and purity of the域外天金 (Exterior World Gold) added to the treasure item, but also the importance of this cultivation technique.
zhōng lǎo guài suǒ de zhī wù ， yuán běn jiù cuò lòu bǎi chū ， suī rán tā fèi jìn xīn jī ， jiāng qí shān gǎi mí bǔ ， dàn xiàn yú jiàn shí shí lì ， yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi qiān chuí bǎi liàn yán jiū chū lái de xiū liàn yào jué xiāng bǐ ， zì rán shì bù zhí yī tí 。
钟老怪所得之物，原本就错漏百出，虽然他费尽心机，将其删改弥补，但限于见识实力，与百花仙子千锤百炼研究出来的修炼要诀相比，自然是不值一提。
The old monster Zhong's obtained items were inherently flawed. Although he meticulously revised them, his limited knowledge and strength meant that compared to the refined techniques developed by Fairy Hundred Flowers after countless trials, they were insignificant.
lín xuān gū jì ， zì jǐ xīn dé de yuán bǎn mì shù ， wēi lì yǔ shān zhài de xiāng bǐ ， zhì shǎo zēng jiā le wǔ bèi yǒu yú 。
林轩估计，自己新得的原版秘术，威力与山寨的相比，至少增加了五倍有余。
Lin Xuan estimated that his newly acquired original version technique was at least five times more powerful than its inferior copies.
wǔ bèi ， shuō chū qù dàng zhēn shì jīng shì hài sú ， bù wǎng zì jǐ yī fān xīn kǔ ， fèi jìn xīn jī sōu luó lái zhè jiàn bǎo wù 。
五倍，说出去当真是惊世骇俗，不枉自己一番辛苦，费尽心机搜罗来这件宝物。
Five times—such a claim was truly shocking. It was worth all his efforts and heartache in gathering this treasure.
jiē xià lái de guò chéng bù yòng lèi shù ， bǎi huā xiān zi chuán shòu cǐ mì jí de shí hòu suī rán tí guò yí gè tiáo jiàn ， bù néng chuán yǔ dì sān rén xiǎo de 。
接下来的过程不用累述，百花仙子传授此秘籍的时候虽然提过一个条件，不能传与第三人晓得。
The process didn't need further elaboration. Fairy Hundred Flowers had set a condition, prohibiting the technique from being passed on to any third party when she taught it. Lin Xuan had sworn to keep it secret.
lín xuān yě qǐ shì dā yìng le 。
林轩也起誓答应了。
However, as an avatar and its true self were one person, once the avatar knew, the true self could share in that knowledge too. Lin Xuan was no fool; he wouldn't seek out such powerful beings. Besides, even if a late-stage old monster failed to notice these flaws, killing him would be incredibly easy.
bù guò huà shēn yǔ běn tǐ ， běn lái jiù shì yī rén ér yǐ ， huà shēn zhī dào le ， běn tǐ yě kě yǐ gòng xiǎng ， bǎi huā xiān zi jiù suàn lái dào cǐ chù ， yě wú fǎ zhǐ zé lín xuān cǐ jǔ shì wéi bèi shì yuē le 。
不过化身与本体，本来就是一人而已，化身知道了，本体也可以共享，百花仙子就算来到此处，也无法指责林轩此举是违背誓约了。
For other cultivators, especially those at early-stage tribulation realms, it might be hard for them to spot any issues with this technique. This was sufficient for Lin Xuan.
xiū xiān zhě yǒu guò mù bù wàng zhī néng ， suī rán shí gé shù nián ， dàn nà gōng fǎ ， lín xuān yī jiù jì de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， méi yǒu yī zì cuò lòu 。
修仙者有过目不忘之能，虽然时隔数年，但那功法，林轩依旧记得清清楚楚，没有一字错漏。
One must take things step by step. The difficulties of turning a sword spirit into an ethereal form would gradually reveal themselves as his strength grew. There was no need to rush; let nature take its course.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu jiāng tā lòu kè yú yù tóng ， ér shì zhí jiē huí dào le liàn gōng fáng zhōng ， bǐng xī ér zuò ， cǐ piān gōng fǎ de zì jù yǎn yìng fú xiàn yú tā de nǎo hǎi zhī zhōng 。
林轩并没有将牠镂刻于玉瞳，而是直接回到了练功房中，屏息而坐，此篇功法的字句掩映浮现于他的脑海之中。
Thus, Lin Xuan began practicing the technique based on his understanding over these thirty years.
yán cí gǔ piáo ， jiān nán huì sè ， suī rán jǐn yǒu liáo liáo shù qiān yán ér yǐ ， dàn měi yī zì ， měi yī jù dōu yǐn hán miào yì ……
言辞古朴，艰难晦涩，虽然仅有寥寥数千言而已，但每一字，每一句都隐含妙义……
Since he hadn't fully mastered it yet, his practice was slow and halting. However, with his abundant life span, there was no urgency.
lín xuān xì xì tǐ wù ， què shí cháng náo tóu ， bù shǎo dì fāng dōu chū xiàn nán yǐ suǒ jiě zhī chù 。
林轩细细体悟，却时常挠头，不少地方都出现难以索解之处。
Time passed quickly like a horse galloping past.
zhè hái shì lín xuān zhè shù nián jiān ， yǐ cān wù guò dé zì zhōng lǎo guài de shān zhài bǎn gōng fǎ ， liǎng xiāng yìn zhèng zhī xià ， fǒu zé ， ruò shì yī lái jiù yán jiū bǎi huā xiān zi de yuán bǎn gōng fǎ ， shuō bù dìng gēn běn jiù cùn bù nán xíng a ！
这还是林轩这数年间，已参悟过得自钟老怪的山寨版功法，两相印证之下，否则，若是一来就研究百花仙子的原版功法，说不定根本就寸步难行啊！
Thirty years later, a loud rumbling sound reached Lin Xuan's ears as the long-sealed cave entrance finally opened.
lín xuān zhè yī cān wù ， zú zú huā fèi le sān nián zhī jiǔ 。
林轩这一参悟，足足花费了三年之久。
A dazzling green light shot out from within.
zhè tiān ， yì zhí kū zuò bù dòng de lín xuān ， zhōng yú tái le qǐ tóu 。
这天，一直枯坐不动的林轩，终于抬了起头。
Soon, Lin Xuan arrived at an uninhabited plain not far from his cave. Various wild beasts roamed around—lions, tigers, deer, and wild boars.
liǎn shàng dài zhe jǐ fēn kǔ xiào zhī sè。
脸上带着几分苦笑之sè。
Lin Xuan had no intention of provoking these animals. With a wave of his sleeves, silver lights emerged like fish swimming out, transforming into numerous three-foot-long green swords as they met the wind.
zhěng zhěng sān nián kǔ xíng sēng bān de cān wù ， bìng méi yǒu ràng tā jiāng zhè jiàn líng huà xū de mì shù wán quán nòng dǒng 。 bù guò lín xuān xiàn zài yǐ qīng chǔ ， bú shì zì jǐ zī zhì bù gòu ， ér shì xiū wèi bù zú ， yǒu yī xiē dōng xī ， gēn běn jiù bú shì fēn shén qī cún zài néng gòu tǐ wù 。
整整三年苦行僧般的参悟，并没有让他将这剑灵化虚的秘术完全弄懂。不过林轩现在已清楚，不是自己资质不够，而是修为不足，有一些东西，根本就不是分神期存在能够体悟。
Compared to a hundred years ago, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword seemed thinner, with a weight that was almost non-existent due to the addition of Exterior World Gold and Illusory Devil Flowers.
nǎ pà zì jǐ bǐ tóng jiē xiū shì qiáng dé duō ， zhè yì diǎn ， yě yī jiù bú huì gǎi biàn 。
哪怕自己比同阶修士强得多，这一点，也依旧不会改变。
These lighter swords not only moved faster but also gave him an advantage in combat by allowing easier use of the technique of turning them into threads.
xiàn zài jì xù cān wù xià qù ， yě bú huì yǒu gèng hǎo de xiào guǒ 。 zuì zhōng de jié jú zhǐ néng shì zì zhǎo má fán bà le 。
现在继续参悟下去，也不会有更好的效果。最终的结局只能是自找麻烦罢了。
Many sword cultivators understood this technique, but their levels were vastly different. Lin Xuan himself was proficient, but after witnessing Fairy Hundred Flowers' battle with True蟾金玥 (True Jade Moon), he felt his previous techniques were like a child's play.
lín xuān dāng rán méi yǒu zhè me shǎ ， míng zhī bù kě wèi ér wèi zhī ， zhè zhǒng shì ， tā bú huì qù zuò ， hǎo zài jiàn líng huà xū de gōng fǎ suī rán hái yǒu bù shǎo nán yǐ suǒ jiě zhī chù ， dàn miǎn qiǎng xiū liàn ， dào yě méi wèn tí le 。
林轩当然没有这么傻，明知不可为而为之，这种事，他不会去做，好在剑灵化虚的功法虽然还有不少难以索解之处，但勉强修炼，倒也没问题了。
However, he wasn't overly discouraged. Comparing himself to Fairy Hundred Flowers, who was one of the top cultivators in the Three Realms, it was normal for him to be far behind and unable to match her in such advanced techniques.
bì jìng ， zhè sān nián ， lín xuān yě bú shì quán wú shōu huò 。 dà tǐ shàng ， zěn me shǐ yòng ， yǐ jīng xīn zhōng qīng chǔ 。 suǒ qiàn quē de ， bù guò shì yī xiē jīng wēi ào miào de tǐ wù 。
毕竟，这三年，林轩也不是全无收获。大体上，怎么使用，已经心中清楚。所欠缺的，不过是一些jīng微奥妙的体悟。
Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction as he saw the changes in his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword. Despite becoming lighter and thinner, its resilience and sharpness had greatly improved.
rú guǒ yù jiàn tài lì hài de gāo shǒu ， zhè xiē jiù huì chéng wéi zhì mìng de lòu dòng ， bù guò zhè lǐ shuō de gāo shǒu ， kǒng pà shì bǎi huā xiān zi jí de 。
如果遇见太厉害的高手，这些就会成为致命的漏洞，不过这里说的高手，恐怕是百花仙子级的。
With a wave of his sleeves, a flicker of light appeared before him, forming a black object towering over ten feet high.
ér tā yòu bù shǎ ， zěn me kě néng qù zhāo rě zhè zhǒng cún zài a ！
而他又不傻，怎么可能去招惹这种存在啊！
Its irregular shape resembled a miniature mountain. However, other cultivators would be shocked and drooling upon seeing it—the object was actually a precious material called Black Iron Xuan Crystal!
hé kuàng dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù ， jiù suàn méi yǒu kàn chū zhè xiē lòu dòng ， miè shā tā yě shì chāo jí qīng sōng 。
何况渡劫后期的老怪物，就算没有看出这些漏洞，灭杀他也是超级轻松。
This was an excellent material for refining treasures, known for its extraordinary hardness in the cultivation world. Lin Xuan had stolen so much from the Ethereal Fairy Palace that he could take this material without drawing attention.
zhì yú qí tā de xiū xiān zhě ， nǎ pà shì dù jié chū qī de cún zài 。 kǒng pà yě nán yǐ kàn chū zhè tào gōng fǎ yǒu hé bù tuǒ ， zhè duì lín xuān lái shuō ， yǐ shì zú gòu le 。
至于其他的修仙者，哪怕是渡劫初期的存在。恐怕也难以看出这套功法有何不妥，这对林轩来说，已是足够了。
The hardness of such a large piece of black iron xuan crystal was evident as Lin Xuan pointed at it with his finger and said, "Quick!"
fàn yào yī kǒu kǒu chī ， lù yào yí bù bù zǒu ， zhè jiàn líng huà xū de yí nán zhī chù 。 lín xuān xiāng xìn suí zhe zì jǐ shí lì de zēng zhǎng ， zǒng huì màn màn de suǒ jiě tǐ wù ， cǐ shì jí bù dé ， shùn qí zì rán jiù hǎo le 。
饭要一口口吃，路要一步步走，这剑灵化虚的疑难之处。林轩相信随着自己实力的增长，总会慢慢的索解体悟，此事急不得，顺其自然就好了。
As he moved, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword in front of him flashed, sending out a silver sword light containing a thin blade like a cicada's wing.
yú shì jiē xià lái ， lín xuān jiù àn zhào zì jǐ zhè sān nián lái de cān wù xīn dé 。 kāi shǐ xiū xí jiàn líng huà xū zhī shù 。
于是接下来，林轩就按照自己这三年来的参悟心得。开始修习剑灵化虚之术。
With a slight tearing sound, that large piece of black iron xuan crystal was split into two halves as if cutting tofu!
yóu yú bù suàn wán quán cān wù ， suǒ yǐ xiū liàn dé yě shì kē kē bàn bàn de ， sù dù zì rán bù kuài ， hǎo zài lín xuān běn yě bù qiǎng shí jiān ， màn gōng chū xì huó 。
由于不算完全参悟，所以修炼得也是磕磕绊绊的，速度自然不快，好在林轩本也不抢时间，慢工出细活。
This description wasn't exaggerated at all. During the process, Lin Xuan felt no hindrance.
jiù tóng jiē xiū shì de qíng kuàng lái shuō ， zì jǐ tài nián qīng le ， yǒu dà bǎ de shòu yuán hǎo huó ， dào yě bù yòng zháo jí shén me 。
就同阶修士的情况来说，自己太年轻了，有大把的寿元好活，倒也不用着急什么。
The result surprised him; the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword had become so sharp and hard after incorporating Exterior World Gold and Illusory Devil Flowers that it could cut black iron xuan crystal like tofu.
shí guāng rú bái jū guò xì 。
时光如白驹过隙。
If he met other cultivators, this would easily destroy their treasures. Such a result was exactly what Lin Xuan desired, giving him an advantage in combat.
yī huǎng yǎn ， jiù shì sān shí nián yǒu yú 。
一晃眼，就是三十年有余。
This was truly an unexpected gain. He had hoped to add two new techniques to the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword by incorporating Exterior World Gold and Illusory Devil Flowers, but he now realized there were even more benefits. The heavens treated him well indeed.
zhè tiān ， hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yì zhí chén fēng de dòng fǔ dà mén ， zhōng yú hōng rán dǎ kāi le 。
这天，轰隆隆的声音传入耳朵，一直尘封的洞府大门，终于轰然打开了。
Lin Xuan waved his sleeves again, sending out a green light that retracted the split black iron xuan crystal into his storage bag. Such precious materials should not be discarded; they could still be used in other ways to avoid wasting them and drawing heaven's wrath.
suí hòu ， yī dào yào yǎn de qīng máng cóng lǐ miàn fēi shè chū lái 。
随后，一道耀眼的青芒从里面飞shè出来。
The Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was so sharp that it deserved celebration. However, Lin Xuan’s purpose for this trip was to test the technique of turning a sword spirit into an ethereal form.
hěn kuài ， lín xuān jiù lái dào yī huāng wú rén yān de píng yuán 。
很快，林轩就来到一荒无人烟的平原。
With a hesitant moment, he clutched his hands together, producing a series of clashes as eighty-one swords fiercely clashed against each other.
zhè lǐ jù lí tā de dòng fǔ bìng bù yuǎn ， fù jìn suī méi yǒu rén yān ， dàn gè zhǒng yě shòu hái shì bù shǎo de ， shī zi 、 lǎo hǔ 、 méi huā lù ， hái yǒu yě zhū ， zǒng zhī shì bù yī ér zú 。
这里距离他的洞府并不远，附近虽没有人烟，但各种野兽还是不少的，狮子、老虎、梅花鹿，还有野猪，总之是不一而足。
Despite their sharpness and hardness, breaking them wasn't easy. However, mutual attacks were straightforward.
lín xuān dāng rán yě wú yì qù zhāo rě zhè xiē xiǎo dòng wù 。
林轩当然也无意去招惹这些小动物。
Silver lights flashed, followed by the sound of cracking. All the immortal swords broke into two pieces.
zhǐ jiàn tā xiù páo yī fú ， yín máng dà zuò ， yī bǐng yī bǐng de fēi jiàn yóu yī xiù zhōng yú yóu ér chū ， yíng fēng yī shǎn ， huàn huà chū yī bǐng yī bǐng de sān chǐ qīng fēng lái 。
只见他袖袍一拂，银芒大做，一柄一柄的飞剑由衣袖中鱼游而出，迎风一闪，幻化出一柄一柄的三尺青锋来。
These were Lin Xuan's life treasures; if broken to this extent in the past, he might have suffered severe injuries, even though his fall wouldn’t be fatal.
yǔ bǎi nián qián xiāng bǐ ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn sì hū xiǎn de gèng báo le yī xiē ， zhòng liàng yě ruò yǒu ruò wú ， zhè shì tiān jiā le yù wài tiān jīn yǔ huàn yīn mó huā de xiào guǒ 。
与百年前相比，九宫须臾剑似乎显得更薄了一些，重量也若有若无，这是添加了域外天金与幻yīn魔花的效果。
However, now he felt no discomfort. With a mental command, the sword handle and blade reconnected, returning to their original state without any trace of damage.
zhòng liàng qīng bó de fēi jiàn ， bù jǐn zài sù dù gèng jiā xùn jí ， zài dòu fǎ de shí hòu néng gòu dà zhàn pián yí ， ér qiě yě gèng yǒu lì yú shī zhǎn huà jiàn wèi sī mì shù 。
重量轻薄的飞剑，不仅在速度更加迅疾，在斗法的时候能够大占便宜，而且也更有利于施展化剑为丝秘术。
The only change was a fainter glow, but it demonstrated the magic of turning a sword spirit into an ethereal form.
cǐ shén tōng ， hěn duō yòng jiàn de xiū shì dōu dǒng ， dàn céng cì què shì wán quán bù tóng ， lín xuān zì jǐ ， yě jīng tōng ， rán ér jiàn le bǎi huā xiān zi yǔ jīn yuè zhēn chán yī yì ， lín xuān zé jué de ， zì jǐ yǐ qián shī zhǎn de mì shù ， jiù yǔ xiǎo hái zi wán shuǎ chà bu duō 。
此神通，很多用剑的修士都懂，但层次却是完全不同，林轩自己，也jīng通，然而见了百花仙子与金玥真蟾一役，林轩则觉得，自己以前施展的秘术，就与小孩子玩耍差不多。
Only by witnessing and personally experiencing could one understand its wonders. Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction as he tested various changes in this technique. Each had unique applications, proving the true power when fully understood.
dāng rán ， tā yě bìng wú tài duō qì něi zhī chù 。
当然，他也并无太多气馁之处。
Next, Lin Xuan wanted to test the power of Illusory Divine Thunder. As he pondered, a streak of light entered his vision.
bì jìng bǐ jiào de duì xiàng bǎi huā xiān zi ， fàng yǎn sān jiè nà yě shì shǔ de zháo de dǐng jiān rén wù ， zì jǐ shí lì yuán běn jiù bǐ tā chà de yuǎn le ， huà jiàn wèi sī yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， nà shì zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， rú guǒ néng gòu xiāng chà fǎng fú ， nà cái shì chuǎng le guǐ le 。
毕竟比较的对象百花仙子，放眼三界那也是数得着的顶尖人物，自己实力原本就比她差得远了，化剑为丝远远不及，那是再正常不过，如果能够相差仿佛，那才是闯了鬼了。
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To know the true power of a sword spirit turning into an ethereal form, one must consider not only the amount and purity of the域外天金 (Exterior World Gold) added to the treasure item, but also the importance of this cultivation technique.
The old monster Zhong's obtained items were inherently flawed. Although he meticulously revised them, his limited knowledge and strength meant that compared to the refined techniques developed by Fairy Hundred Flowers after countless trials, they were insignificant.
Lin Xuan estimated that his newly acquired original version technique was at least five times more powerful than its inferior copies.
Five times—such a claim was truly shocking. It was worth all his efforts and heartache in gathering this treasure.
The process didn't need further elaboration. Fairy Hundred Flowers had set a condition, prohibiting the technique from being passed on to any third party when she taught it. Lin Xuan had sworn to keep it secret.
However, as an avatar and its true self were one person, once the avatar knew, the true self could share in that knowledge too. Lin Xuan was no fool; he wouldn't seek out such powerful beings. Besides, even if a late-stage old monster failed to notice these flaws, killing him would be incredibly easy.
For other cultivators, especially those at early-stage tribulation realms, it might be hard for them to spot any issues with this technique. This was sufficient for Lin Xuan.
One must take things step by step. The difficulties of turning a sword spirit into an ethereal form would gradually reveal themselves as his strength grew. There was no need to rush; let nature take its course.
Thus, Lin Xuan began practicing the technique based on his understanding over these thirty years.
Since he hadn't fully mastered it yet, his practice was slow and halting. However, with his abundant life span, there was no urgency.
Time passed quickly like a horse galloping past.
Thirty years later, a loud rumbling sound reached Lin Xuan's ears as the long-sealed cave entrance finally opened.
A dazzling green light shot out from within.
Soon, Lin Xuan arrived at an uninhabited plain not far from his cave. Various wild beasts roamed around—lions, tigers, deer, and wild boars.
Lin Xuan had no intention of provoking these animals. With a wave of his sleeves, silver lights emerged like fish swimming out, transforming into numerous three-foot-long green swords as they met the wind.
Compared to a hundred years ago, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword seemed thinner, with a weight that was almost non-existent due to the addition of Exterior World Gold and Illusory Devil Flowers.
These lighter swords not only moved faster but also gave him an advantage in combat by allowing easier use of the technique of turning them into threads.
Many sword cultivators understood this technique, but their levels were vastly different. Lin Xuan himself was proficient, but after witnessing Fairy Hundred Flowers' battle with True蟾金玥 (True Jade Moon), he felt his previous techniques were like a child's play.
However, he wasn't overly discouraged. Comparing himself to Fairy Hundred Flowers, who was one of the top cultivators in the Three Realms, it was normal for him to be far behind and unable to match her in such advanced techniques.
Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction as he saw the changes in his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword. Despite becoming lighter and thinner, its resilience and sharpness had greatly improved.
With a wave of his sleeves, a flicker of light appeared before him, forming a black object towering over ten feet high.
Its irregular shape resembled a miniature mountain. However, other cultivators would be shocked and drooling upon seeing it—the object was actually a precious material called Black Iron Xuan Crystal!
This was an excellent material for refining treasures, known for its extraordinary hardness in the cultivation world. Lin Xuan had stolen so much from the Ethereal Fairy Palace that he could take this material without drawing attention.
The hardness of such a large piece of black iron xuan crystal was evident as Lin Xuan pointed at it with his finger and said, "Quick!"
As he moved, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword in front of him flashed, sending out a silver sword light containing a thin blade like a cicada's wing.
With a slight tearing sound, that large piece of black iron xuan crystal was split into two halves as if cutting tofu!
This description wasn't exaggerated at all. During the process, Lin Xuan felt no hindrance.
The result surprised him; the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword had become so sharp and hard after incorporating Exterior World Gold and Illusory Devil Flowers that it could cut black iron xuan crystal like tofu.
If he met other cultivators, this would easily destroy their treasures. Such a result was exactly what Lin Xuan desired, giving him an advantage in combat.
This was truly an unexpected gain. He had hoped to add two new techniques to the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword by incorporating Exterior World Gold and Illusory Devil Flowers, but he now realized there were even more benefits. The heavens treated him well indeed.
Lin Xuan waved his sleeves again, sending out a green light that retracted the split black iron xuan crystal into his storage bag. Such precious materials should not be discarded; they could still be used in other ways to avoid wasting them and drawing heaven's wrath.
The Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was so sharp that it deserved celebration. However, Lin Xuan’s purpose for this trip was to test the technique of turning a sword spirit into an ethereal form.
With a hesitant moment, he clutched his hands together, producing a series of clashes as eighty-one swords fiercely clashed against each other.
Despite their sharpness and hardness, breaking them wasn't easy. However, mutual attacks were straightforward.
Silver lights flashed, followed by the sound of cracking. All the immortal swords broke into two pieces.
These were Lin Xuan's life treasures; if broken to this extent in the past, he might have suffered severe injuries, even though his fall wouldn’t be fatal.
However, now he felt no discomfort. With a mental command, the sword handle and blade reconnected, returning to their original state without any trace of damage.
The only change was a fainter glow, but it demonstrated the magic of turning a sword spirit into an ethereal form.
Only by witnessing and personally experiencing could one understand its wonders. Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction as he tested various changes in this technique. Each had unique applications, proving the true power when fully understood.
Next, Lin Xuan wanted to test the power of Illusory Divine Thunder. As he pondered, a streak of light entered his vision.
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