2: Chapter 2 Comprehension +1 +1

In reality, the vast majority of Disciples want to practice the 'Sword in Heart' upon entering the sect.

Yu Xiu was no exception.

Unfortunately, his innate bone structure and Aptitude were lacking, so he could only practice the Sword in the Hand.

But as the Teaching Elder put it, whether it be the Sword in the Hand or the Sword in Heart, they are both swords. In the end, all paths lead to the same destination; in reality, there is no distinction of superiority or inferiority.

Whether there truly is no distinction, Yu Xiu did not know, but regardless, he had no other choice.

However, looking at it now, with the cheat [Fate: Divine Connection], he was actually more suited to practicing the Sword in the Hand.

Only in this way could his Comprehension Ability increase faster, and his lifespan increase more.

Don't be fooled by the strength of cultivators; it actually doesn't do much to increase their lifespan.

It is said that even experts of the Main Sect at the Great Four Passes can only live for three hundred years at most.

'Then, let's witness the charm of using a cheat!'

Yu Xiu held the sword in his hand and struck a pose. A three-foot-long sword seemed to come alive in his grasp instantly, as circles of sword light flickered with cold radiance.

He was not practicing the Leakless Cultivation Technique "Tide-Rising Sword Art" or "Unfixed Sword Art."

Nor was it the sword techniques "Three Winters Sword," "Returning Goose Sword," or "Drifting Wind Sword."

Instead, it was the most fundamental of basic Cultivation Technique sword arts.

This basic Cultivation Technique sword art is a method for before entering the sect. It trains external skills—the tendons, bones, and skin—increasing strength. It also trains the proficiency of sword arts, bringing them to instinct, unleashing them naturally. This is the foundation of the Sword in the Hand lineage.

Once the Physical Body is strong enough, one can enter the first pass of the Ascending Dragon Realm, the Leakless Realm.

What is meant by Leakless?

The Physical Body is strong, and the essence and Qi and blood are abundant, all bound within the physique. Subsequently, using this abundant essence and Qi and blood, one generates internal Qi, finally stepping into the second pass of the Ascending Dragon Realm, the Qi Circulation Realm.

Before entering the Leakless Realm, Yu Xiu had practiced sixteen basic sword arts, all of which had reached Major Achievement.

His Physical Body was naturally strong, but not sufficiently refined to Perfection.

Because he hadn't practiced any of the sixteen basic sword arts to Perfection, no matter how much he practiced, if he hadn't reached that point, he naturally still couldn't reach it.

This was because his cultivation was insufficient.

Of course, that was before.

Now, it is different.

He has a panel.

Whether he had succeeded in practice, or whether it had reached Perfection, he could see it clearly.

"Not right, this is not right, the proficiency hasn't increased!"

"Not right, still not right!"

"Then, how about this?"

"That's it, the proficiency is moving!"

Amidst the flashing cold light, Yu Xiu immersed himself in the sword art, constantly reflecting and constantly correcting...

With 9 points of Comprehension Ability, among the Outer Courtyard Disciples, it was neither high nor low; for practicing basic sword arts, it was more than enough.

The premise was to find the right direction and not take the wrong path.

This is the most difficult part of the path of cultivation.

But for Yu Xiu, who possessed a panel, this was the simplest part.

Perhaps half an hour passed, and a look of joy appeared on Yu Xiu's face.

Basic Sword Art Part 1 + 1

'It's done!'

The first part of the basic Cultivation Technique sword art, Perfection.

[Basic Cultivation Technique, Sword Art Part 1: Major Achievement (100 / 100)]

[Basic Cultivation Technique, Sword Art Part 1: Perfection (Sword Sense + 1)]

'Sword Sense? What is this?' Yu Xiu had no mood to study these things, instead staring unblinkingly at the Comprehension Ability and Lifespan columns.

'It changed.'

[Comprehension Ability: 10 (9+1)]

[Lifespan: 16 / 85 (84+1)]

'Comprehension Ability increased by one point, Lifespan increased by one year!'

'Basic Cultivation Technique sword arts can add one point of Comprehension Ability and one year of Lifespan!'

This... isn't this taking off?!

'Reaching ten thousand in Comprehension Ability is just around the corner.'

The Qingwei Sword Sect is never short of basic sword arts.

Especially since his Comprehension Ability had increased by a point; he didn't know if it was psychological, but Yu Xiu felt his mind was a bit clearer, and many things seemed to have become much simpler.

'Sword Sense!' He pondered over Sword Sense again; subjectively, he didn't discover any difference.

But when Yu Xiu started practicing the second part of the basic Cultivation Technique sword art, he suddenly realized.

His understanding of the sword seemed to have improved!

This had nothing to do with Comprehension Ability, but rather that the Realm was different. He seemed to be able to faintly perceive the direction of the sword art, though it was far less intuitive than the panel.

'Therefore, in cultivation, from the very beginning, one must not be eager for quick success and instant benefits; one must lay a good foundation and solidify it!'

When all basic sword arts reach Perfection, one can naturally perceive whether the sword art is perfect.

It's just that without a panel, no one knows if they have reached Perfection, because it cannot be seen or touched.

So when they are close enough, many cultivators think they have already reached Perfection.

Whether it was because his Comprehension Ability had increased by 1 point to reach 10, or because he had the Sword Sense and the panel, Yu Xiu felt it was smooth and easy when he practiced the second part of the basic Cultivation Technique sword art.

The sound of breaking wind, the sound of sword humming, cold light, and sword radiance occupied the bamboo hut.

Just two quarter-hours passed, and Yu Xiu was happy again.

'The second part of the basic Cultivation Technique sword art is done!'

Basic Cultivation Technique Sword Art Part 2 + 1

[Basic Cultivation Technique, Sword Art Part 2: Perfection (Sword Sense + 1)]

He looked at the Comprehension Ability column.

[Comprehension Ability: 11 (10+1)]

[Lifespan: 86 (85+1)]

His eyes lit up involuntarily.

Good, the increases in Comprehension Ability and Lifespan have not decreased.

It is still +1 point and one year.

There is no sign of a gradual decrease.

'11 points of Comprehension Ability, it's different!'

The feeling was very clear; many sword arts and Cultivation Technique sword arts that he previously thought had reached Perfection now, when recalled, seemed to still have room for further improvement.

'Don't rush, my Comprehension Ability can still increase, it can still increase!'

If completing basic Cultivation Technique sword arts can add 1 point of Comprehension Ability and 1 year of Lifespan.

Then, completing Leakless Realm Cultivation Technique sword arts would be incredible!

If 11 points of Comprehension Ability can faintly detect that Leakless Realm Cultivation Technique sword arts seem to have imperfections, then what about 20 points, or 30 points of Comprehension Ability?

Development, development, continue to develop.

He wants to break 20 in Comprehension Ability.

He was completely immersed in sword practice, not feeling tired at all.

He is currently at the first pass of the Ascending Dragon Realm, Late Stage of the Leakless Realm. His Physical Body is formidable, his essence and Qi and blood are abundant, and he possesses immense strength, capable of lifting a thousand catties with one arm.

Practicing basic Cultivation Technique sword arts again was naturally relaxed and easy; there would be no burden at all.

Basic Cultivation Technique Sword Art + 1

[Basic Cultivation Technique, Sword Art Part 3: Perfection (Sword Sense + 1)]

Comprehension Ability + 1

Lifespan + 1

Basic Cultivation Technique Sword Art + 1

[Basic Cultivation Technique, Sword Art Part 4: Perfection (Sword Sense + 1)]

Comprehension Ability + 1

Lifespan + 1

Basic Cultivation Technique Sword Art + 1

[Basic Cultivation Technique, Sword Art Part 5: Perfection (Sword Sense + 1)]

Comprehension Ability + 1

Lifespan + 1

The more Yu Xiu practiced, the more joyful he became. With 14 points of Comprehension Ability and the addition of Sword Sense, he seemed to no longer need to look at the panel; he knew the basic Cultivation Technique sword arts as soon as he practiced them, and each practice resulted in Perfection.

Of course, this was related to the fact that he had already almost practiced the sixteen basic Cultivation Technique sword arts to Perfection. For the vast majority of basic Cultivation Technique sword arts, he had already reached Major Achievement 99, only missing that last bit.

Now, he was just filling in the gaps.

And because he was filling in more and more defects, Yu Xiu could clearly feel that his physique seemed to have become stronger again.

The abundant essence and Qi and blood that he had hidden and bound within his body seemed not only not to have been consumed much by sword practice, but instead seemed to have become even more abundant.

It was as if he had endless strength and inexhaustible essence.

Especially the sword in his hand; it seemed to have gained spirituality, becoming increasingly unpredictable and dangerous.

As the cold light flickered, the sword tip arrived.

The three-foot green blade seemed to transform into a Dragon, its momentum unstoppable.