61: Chapter 61 Perfected Swordsmanship (Part 2)

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The combination of Divine Sense and vision was like equipping his mind and perception with a molecular-level scanning and analysis instrument.

The Bottlenecks that were once shrouded in mist and required countless refinements to feel were now, in his eyes, like a massive, intricate jigsaw puzzle that had been illuminated with absolute clarity.

The membrane blocking his path was no longer an impenetrable barrier he couldn't grasp; instead, it was disassembled into thousands upon thousands of individually existing, infinitesimally small gaps between puzzle pieces.

He saw the problem itself, and more importantly, he saw the key to resolving every minute issue.

A long-absent enlightenment and a scorching excitement rushed straight to his brain.

This path is open!

"Now is the time!" a low roar exploded in his heart.

Li Wen's gaze was as tranquil as an ancient well in the deep pool; all the clamor, distracting thoughts, and anxiety were utterly discarded at this moment.

He gripped his long saber, his thoughts swift as lightning, instantly reconstructing and integrating every subtle detail he had just perceived—shoulder, wrist, force, stance, and intent—in a flash within his mind.

The control and computational ability that had surged several times over due to the Divine Sense Awakening allowed his current mastery over his body and Qi to reach an unprecedented Peak.

The saber sliced through the air once more!

This time, it started from the same point, yet it forged an absolutely different path.

The trajectory of his right arm's swing seemed guided and adjusted by invisible, precise rails; every trace of minor delay and wobble was precisely smoothed out.

At the most critical juncture, his wrist made an optimized micro-adjustment with a hair's breadth difference; the power transferred without any pause or stagnation, with no further waste.

His spirit was intensely focused, his will channeled into the saber tip; the Qi contained within the blade was condensed into one, showing no dissipation.

The angle of force applied by his feet achieved Perfection: the power rose from the ground, passed through the hip and back, reached the arm and wrist, and finally injected precisely into the blade's edge.

Swish—!

Fast! Accurate! Stable! Condensed!

A tearing whistle, far more piercing than before, rang out; the saber light was so fast it surpassed the limits of vision, drawing a silver line.

Yet, beneath this terrifying 'speed,' an indescribable sense of smooth integration, retracted to the extreme, spread out like ripples.

It was no longer a feeling of pure, sharp coercion, but carried a kind of vast, profound, and unstoppable sense of Perfection.

The invisible membrane that had stalled Li Wen for several days, which he thought would be the indestructible '99/100' barrier above the Peak of Major Achievement, collapsed with a thunderous crash!

The system information changed accordingly:

[Technique: Blade Technique - Top Tier (Perfection)]!

Breakthrough! Top Tier Perfection!

Under the coverage of his Divine Sense, his speed also achieved a qualitative leap.

With a spring of his legs, his entire body instantly transformed into a blurred phantom, rapidly maneuvering and flashing across the area; his speed had actually surged twofold compared to before achieving Blade Technique Perfection.

Not only that, but with the Blade Technique Breakthrough to Perfection, stepping into a new level above Major Achievement, the 'Principle' and 'Intent' of the entire Martial Dao instantly became clear in his heart.

The key to condensing secret techniques, the initial threshold of 'Presence' (Shi).

Countless profound understandings and perceptions flooded his mind like an opened floodgate; this was a higher-dimensional field of vision and mode of thought.

The clarity of 'Principle' brought by breaking through the Blade Technique barrier, combined with the current mysterious and subtly controlled power of 'Divine Sense'—

The two superimposed, and an incomparably clear, brilliant light ignited deep within Li Wen's consciousness: the secret technique would surely be achieved within a few days! Unity Realm! Within arm's reach!

At this moment, all the heavy shackles placed upon him seemed to quietly shatter in this instant.

The turbid Qi inside his body was expelled, and the blockage in his chest vanished.

He looked up; the sunlight outside the window was just right, a gentle breeze brushed past the green leaves, and even the tiny dust motes in the air presented a regular, strangely vibrant dance within his Divine Sense view.

The world was no longer a cage constructed of pressure, but an infinite scroll spread beneath his feet, waiting for him to write upon it with bold strokes.

The structure of the world was, for the first time, clearly displayed before his eyes.

In a flash, time arrived at evening.

Evening at the County Central Hospital, the smell of disinfectant mixed with the afterglow of the setting sun.

In the private ward, Li Hong was leaning against the bed; his complexion was still somewhat pale, but the vitality in his eyes was clearly much stronger than a few days ago.

The surgery was successful; the expensive medication and treatment plan had temporarily stabilized his condition.

Li Wen sat by the bedside, peeling an apple with clean, swift movements.

Neither father nor son were men of many words; tacit understanding flowed through the silence.

"Dad, how do you feel?" Li Wen cut the apple into small pieces and handed them over.

Li Hong took a piece and bit into it slightly; his voice was still a bit weak, but stronger than before: "Much better, that stifled feeling in my body has eased up quite a bit."

He looked at his son, his gaze complex, containing relief, heartache, and an inexpressible heaviness. "The hospital fees—Dad knows that's not a small amount. Forcing you to bear such heavy pressure—"

Li Wen's hand paused for a moment, then he calmly placed the fruit plate down.

"Dad, don't worry about the money. I am now first in the Flying Star Class. Teacher Fang said if I do well in the Provincial First Mock Exam, I will attract the attention and resources of major powers. Just focus on recovering your health and wait for my good news."

He did not press for the source of the money, choosing to trust in Fang Chengwu's guidance.

Li Hong looked at his son's determined eyes; the inherent tenacity and composure rooted in his bones made it impossible for him not to believe.

He slowly nodded, his myriad words condensing into a single sentence: "Dad believes you. Practicing the saber—must be focused."

"Mm," Li Wen replied, rising to take his leave. "You rest well."

Watching his son walk out of the ward with a steady and powerful stride, a glimmer of hope gradually ignited in Li Hong's cloudy eyes.

He returned to the brightly lit private martial arts room in Hongyi Building, and the thick soundproof door closed behind him.

Having undergone the transformation of his mindset and the Awakening of his 'Divine Sense,' Li Wen's current state of mind was like still water in a cold pool, unbelievably calm.

The confidence after the Breakthrough was no longer a restless flame, but true gold hidden deep in the abyss.

He knew the signposts leading to the Unity Realm were clearly visible; all that remained was to proceed step by step, and it would happen naturally.

He did not immediately rush towards the limits of the Blade Technique. As usual, he began his two hours of practicing the Rainbow Light Saber Technique.

The long saber was in his hand, its edge humming softly.

His Divine Sense permeated outward, assisting his senses, reflecting every angle, force, and Qi conduction path of every swing with absolute clarity.

The subtle rhythm that previously required countless refinements to grasp was now as clear as reading lines on one's palm.

He smoothly executed the sixty-four forms of the Rainbow Light Saber Art, no longer fixated on explosive speed, but pursuing the ultimate harmony and continuity of movement.

The saber light was no longer intermittent points of light, but gradually connected into a continuous, undulating, and ever-changing sea of light.

The feeling of 'Unity' grew stronger and stronger, as if countless scattered streams were being drawn by an invisible gravity, surging toward the same great river.

Practice ended. The blade trembled slightly. Li Wen stood still, feeling the ceaseless surging power within his body.