170: Long Xingyu’s guidance, Yang Haoyu’s shock!

"Domain as Self!"

Long Xingyu uttered these words casually.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yonghao was stunned.

He seemed to understand Long Xingyu's words, but also seemed not to.

He knew this term.

"Domain as Self, Ninth Rank Fifth Level?"

"I understand the concept, but Brother Xingyu, what are you trying to say?"

Qiu Yonghao knew about Domain as Self; it was an upgraded version of a domain skill, meaning the domain becomes the user and the user becomes the domain, a very high-level ability.

But what did this have to do with everything they were discussing?

It seemed unrelated, didn't it?

What did this have to do with Sword Soul?

"The core of Domain as Self is to blend one's entire being and domain together, including one's soul. Once one reaches this level, one's understanding and soul will be perfectly mastered by oneself."

"Although Sword Soul is not necessarily acquired only after reaching the Ninth Rank Fifth Level of Domain as Self, once one reaches Ninth Rank Fifth Level with Domain as Self, thoroughly mastering one's soul and everything, the difficulty of achieving the Sword Soul level is reduced countless times."

Long Xingyu explained.

Hearing this, Qiu Yonghao was taken aback.

Long Xingyu's words...

They made so much sense!

However, he suddenly remembered something else.

A hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

He quickly asked, "But, Brother Xingyu, according to what you're saying..."

"Could it be that you have already reached the Ninth Rank Fifth Level?"

Upon hearing this, Long Xingyu did not hesitate and immediately nodded.

Indicating that it was indeed so.

Qiu Yonghao gasped, amazed by the terrifying progress of this young man.

This was even more shocking than him knowing that Long Xingyu had reached the Sword Soul level!

After all, that was Ninth Rank Fifth Level!

In Qiu Yonghao's memory, among all of humanity currently, there wasn't a single terrifying powerhouse at Ninth Rank Fifth Level.

Yang Haoyu was another matter.

But even Li Zhengzhi was only Ninth Rank Fourth Level (it was previously said to be Ninth Rank Fifth Level, but after checking the original, Li Zhengzhi only broke through to Ninth Rank Fourth Level, not Fifth Level, my apologies).

And now, Long Xingyu actually...

In some sense, Long Xingyu could be considered the strongest human being right now, couldn't he?

But how exactly did he break through?

One must know that three years ago, although his strength was not weak, being at Ninth Rank Third Level, the gap between Ninth Rank Third Level and Ninth Rank Fifth Level was simply too immense!

"It has to be you, Brother Xingyu."

"I've been following you since your Demon Hunt Squad generation."

"Back then, you were a legend; when you achieved Divine Seals, you were also a legend; and in this current Temple Competition, you are still a legend."

"This old brother admires you."

Qiu Yonghao sighed.

He praised him.

However, after a moment, a hint of agitation surfaced: "But I'm wondering, is it impossible to truly master Sword Soul without reaching Ninth Rank Fifth Level?"

Like Ye Wushang, Qiu Yonghao was obsessed with the sword his entire life!

Sword Soul was also his coveted goal; he wanted to prove that Ye Wushang was sufficient!

But he truly didn't believe that with his talent, he had any hope of reaching Ninth Rank Fifth Level; Ninth Rank Third Level was already good enough!

However, Long Xingyu shook his head: "Brother Qiu, that's not the case."

"Domain as Self is merely one possibility for acquiring Sword Soul."

"But the most important thing for Sword Soul is one's own mastery of the sword, control over sword intent, and mastering the secret of using the soul as a sword."

"Thus, one can achieve Sword Soul. Also, regarding Sword Soul, if you wish to master it quickly, you can come to me after this Temple Competition concludes."

Long Xingyu's words made Qiu Yonghao pause.

Immediately, a look of joy flashed in his eyes.

Long Xingyu's words were very promising!

Come to him!

Without the slightest hesitation, Qiu Yonghao bowed to Long Xingyu, performing the most supreme warrior's salute, and within that warrior's salute, there was also a hint of a disciple's salute.

What did that mean?

Qiu Yonghao was now treating Long Xingyu as his teacher.

After witnessing all of this...

Everyone present, all beings, couldn't help but be completely stirred.

The impact of this action was evident.

Though they usually called each other 'old brother,' if it came down to it, Long Xingyu calling Qiu Yonghao 'great-grand ancestor' would be appropriate.

"Brother Xingyu, thank you." After speaking, Qiu Yonghao also slowly flew up, supporting his body, and returned to his position.

Long Xingyu also did not hesitate and immediately returned to his own position.

At this moment, all beings looked at the two of them with a hint of confusion.

Long Xingyu and Qiu Yonghao had both used sound transmission, and with their strength, it was absolutely impossible for others to find any information hidden within their conversation.

It was precisely because of this...

They could only observe Long Xingyu's demeanor as he spoke, and Qiu Yonghao's demeanor as he spoke. At this moment, everyone was somewhat confused.

They wanted to know...

What exactly had happened.

For Qiu Yonghao to act in such a way.

"It seems a lot has happened during my thirty years of secluded cultivation." After Long Xingyu returned to his position, Yang Haoyu also said with a complex expression.

"Elder Yang, what do you mean by that?" Long Tianyin looked at Yang Haohan's position in confusion and asked.

"Originally, the main reason I had been striving to break through and cultivate in seclusion, wanting to reach Ninth Rank Fifth Level, was to support the Temple Alliance, so that the various temples would no longer be divided as before."

"And now, although I have successfully broken through, an even more terrifying existence has appeared, and that is Starry-Sky. He is also our greatest hope for humanity to completely counterattack the Demon Race."

Yang Haoyu said this, his eyes full of satisfaction with everything.

Hearing this, Long Xingyu felt a bit helpless.

In Long Xingyu's memory, Yang Haoyu had said these very words to his good son, Long Haochen, during the next Temple Alliance Tournament, which was when the reform was originally planned.

He didn't expect that eventually, the tables would turn, and it would fall upon him!

However, after the praise ended...

Long Xingyu could sense that Yang Haoyu was even using his spiritual power to observe him.

Long Xingyu didn't have much of an opinion about this.

However, the Yang Haoyu of this era did.

And his ecstatic expression earlier, at this moment, turned from surprise to confusion, coupled with endless stupefaction. He was extremely perplexed by all of this.

After all, as a terrifying existence at Ninth Rank Fifth Level with 570,000 spiritual power, he actually couldn't see through Long Xingyu's level?

Immediately, without the slightest hesitation, he asked:

"Starry-Sky, tell me?"

"What level have you reached now!" (End of chapter)