417: Haoyang Nine Transformations

Li Cen looked at Yao Delong's "I'm looking forward to it" expression.

The corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly as he forced a smile.

"Good! Good! Martial Nephew Yao, do you want your Senior Martial Uncle to guide your sword dao for three months first..."

"...to solidify your Foundation, or... directly start comprehending the mysteries of the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun?"

He actually leaned toward the former.

Guiding for three months, though time-consuming, would at least allow him to control the pace.

He could also see how much weight this kid actually carried. Directly teaching the ultimate technique?

If the kid's Comprehension Ability wasn't enough and he couldn't learn it, then he wouldn't have completely broken his promise... right?

However, Yao Delong's next words nearly made him choke.

Yao Delong thought for a moment, a "considerate" smile appearing on his face.

"Senior Martial Uncle is occupied with a myriad of matters, managing the vast Heavenly Sword Peak. Your Disciple wouldn't dare disturb you too much."

"How about... Senior Martial Uncle directly imparts the mantras for the first six transformations of the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun to me, and I will comprehend them on my own."

"Once I achieve a Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Realm, if there are still points I don't understand, I will come to consult Senior Martial Uncle again. What do you think?"

Comprehend on his own?!

Li Cen almost thought he had misheard! How profound was the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun?

His own comprehension back then was extremely difficult! This kid actually wanted to take the mantras and practice alone?

And he even said he'd come back after breaking through to Soul Transformation? This tone... was simply arrogant beyond measure!

The Disciples below the stage were in an even greater uproar!

"Comprehend on his own? Does he think the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun is some basic sword mantra?"

"Too arrogant! Senior Brother Dao was personally guided by the Peak Master back then and spent several years just to master the first six transformations!"

"Exactly! He's from Luo Xia Peak. Even if his combat power is strong, could his sword dao talent be higher than Senior Brother Dao's?"

Li Cen took a deep breath, suppressing the anger and sense of absurdity in his heart, trying to maintain his elder's poise.

"Martial Nephew Yao, you needn't worry. Since I promised Senior Brother Dan and Junior Sister Leng..."

"...I, your Senior Martial Uncle, will naturally do my utmost. Three months of guidance, not a single day less!"

"This Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun is broad and profound. Without a master's guidance, it's very easy to go astray and harm yourself!"

He spoke with earnestness, trying to "save" this kid who didn't know the height of the heavens.

Yao Delong laughed inwardly, knowing this Senior Martial Uncle was afraid he wouldn't learn it and wouldn't be able to fulfill his promise.

He cupped his hands again, his tone carrying an unquestionable confidence.

"I appreciate your kindness, Senior Martial Uncle. It's just that my cultivation method is slightly different, focusing more on personal insight."

"Don't worry, Senior Martial Uncle, I know what I'm doing."

"Once I break through to Soul Transformation and my Foundation is more solid, it will surely be more effective to listen to your teachings then."

Since things had reached this point, Li Cen would look petty if he insisted further.

He looked at Yao Delong's certain and confident appearance, feeling extremely stifled but helpless.

This kid was dead set on taking the Secret Manual directly!

"Fine... fine..."

Li Cen seemed to age ten years in an instant. He waved his hand weakly, his voice carrying a hint of exhaustion.

"Since you insist... then so be it."

He had already sentenced Yao Delong to "death" in his heart, certain that this kid was aiming too high and could never succeed in self-comprehension.

He flicked his finger, and a highly condensed golden light containing the extremely yang and rigid Haoyang Sword Intent instantly sank into the center of Yao Delong's brow!

Boom!

A massive torrent of information flooded into Yao Delong's Sea of Consciousness!

The complete mantras for the first six transformations of the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun, the cultivation routes, the true understanding of the Sword Intent, and even some of Li Cen's insights from his own cultivation were all presented!

"Ding! Detected Heaven Rank High Grade sword dao ultimate technique Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun (First Six Transformations) Legacy!"

"Would you like to consume 200 yin-yang values to comprehend it?"

The cold System prompt sounded in Yao Delong's mind like heavenly music.

200 yin-yang values to comprehend it to Perfection? Yao Delong's thoughts spun rapidly.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, if he instantly mastered a Heaven Rank High Grade ultimate technique to Perfection...

...the shock it would cause would likely be even more ridiculous than slaying a Soul Transformation cultivator!

This could no longer be explained by being exceptionally gifted; it would inevitably lead to unpredictable suspicion and trouble.

"Low-key, I must be low-key..." Yao Delong made a decision instantly.

"System, consume 50 yin-yang values to comprehend the first six transformations of the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun to the entry level!"

"Ding! Consumed 50 yin-yang values!"

"Comprehending Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun (First Six Transformations)... 10%... 100%!"

"Comprehension complete! Current Realm: Initial Mastery (Entry Level)!"

In an instant!

An indescribable, terrifying Sword Intent erupted from Yao Delong without warning!

This Sword Intent was extremely yang and rigid, as majestic as the great sun hanging in the sky!

Scorching, domineering, burning the Eight Wastes! It was as if a rising sun had been ignited within his body!

The temperature of the entire Heavenly Sword Peak's Martial Arts Square soared abruptly!

The hard bluestone on the ground made a "chi chi" sound, its surface showing signs of melting as wisps of white steam rose!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

On the square, the long swords in the hands of all the Disciples, regardless of their grade...

...all vibrated and hummed violently at this moment, as if summoned by some supreme existence!

The tips of the swords shifted uncontrollably, pointing in the direction of Yao Delong!

Some Disciples with weaker cultivation felt their swords becoming scalding hot, almost flying out of their hands!

"What's going on?!"

"My sword... my sword is shaking!"

"So hot! What a terrifying Sword Intent!"

"This... what kind of Sword Intent is this? So pure?!"

Exclamations rang out like thunder on the deathly silent square!

All the Disciples turned pale with fright, their gazes locked onto Yao Delong, filled with unbelievable shock!

And Zhuge Chuixue, standing beside Li Cen, had the most violent reaction!

He felt as if he had been struck by an invisible bolt of lightning. His whole body jerked, and his expression changed instantly!

He stared fixedly at Yao Delong, sensing that extremely yang Sword Intent—which, though still a bit unrefined, was incredibly pure and domineering.

His eyes were filled with extreme horror and bewilderment!

"Hao... Haoyang Sword Intent?! Entry level?! This... how is this possible?!"

Zhuge Chuixue cried out in shock, his voice trembling!

He had cultivated the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun for many years and was all too familiar with this Sword Intent!

This was precisely the sign of condensing the Grand Sun True Intent and stepping onto the threshold of the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun!

Back then, to comprehend this entry-level Sword Intent, he had spent three full years, enduring countless failures and hardships!

But this Junior Brother from Luo Xia Peak... how many breaths had it been since he got the mantra?! Not even the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!

This was no longer a matter of talent! This was simply... a miracle!

He was a monster who overturned all of his understanding!

On the high platform, Peak Master Li Cen's reaction was even more exaggerated!

He was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, suddenly springing up from his seat!

His eyes, which originally held helplessness and a bit of contempt, were now wide and bulging, as if they were about to pop out!

He stared fixedly at Yao Delong, the muscles on his face twitching uncontrollably.

It was an expression of extreme shock, bewilderment, and... as if he had seen a ghost!

"Haoyang Sword Intent?! Entry level?! Is... is it really entry level?!"

Li Cen's voice changed pitch, becoming sharp and losing its composure!

As a Void Refining stage sword dao expert who had been immersed in the Nine Transformations of the Vast Sun for centuries, he knew the comprehension process of this ultimate technique all too well!

Even for himself, after obtaining the mantra back then, he had secluded himself for seven full days...

...before barely managing to condense the first wisp of Grand Sun True Intent and entering the entry level!

But this kid... right under his nose, just standing there for a few breaths, and... it was done?!