Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 334: Tier 2 Sword Master, Sword Momentum

’The Sword Master profession is finally about to advance.’

Yang Chan stared at his panel. The Sword Master profession was already at Tier One Initial Glimpse 99%. If he hadn’t been worried about it affecting his Martial Arts Cultivation, he would have advanced it to Tier Two Entry long ago.

During this time, Yang Chan had learned about the matter concerning the Qingyuan River from Han Bingyu.

Whether it was the result of Spiritual Qi leaking out or the appearance of a new Secret Realm, he didn’t know for sure, but either possibility meant that conflict was about to erupt.

A place where Spiritual Qi was leaking would naturally become contested territory. Since the Qingyuan River flowed across various states, especially their borders, struggles were inevitable.

And if a new Secret Realm appeared, it would mean even more Sects would get involved, and it might even open somewhere near Qing State.

During the last incident at the Silver State Thousand Feather Secret Realm, many disciples from the Cyan Yuan Sect had harvested numerous Superior and Top Level Spirit Medicines. They later exchanged them for a great deal of Cultivation Resources. As a result, the disciples who had gone to Silver State saw significant improvements. They wouldn’t lack Cultivation Resources for a while, and their Cultivation would rise quickly in the near future.

However, Yang Chan noticed that the number of Official Disciples had dropped by nearly a third. This loss was despite the major Sects exercising restraint and their top-tier Combat Powers not even participating.

The Cyan Yuan Sect’s Sect Leader, Elders, and others were likely well aware of these losses but didn’t seem to care too much. Disciples could be replaced. By becoming a disciple of the Cyan Yuan Sect and enjoying its protection, one naturally had to work for the Sect—and even die for it.

There were even casualties among the Elite Disciples and Direct Disciples; Yang Chan himself had personally treated several of them.

And that was with the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Sect Leader pulling out of the Thousand Feather Secret Realm after realizing the situation was untenable. Otherwise, their losses would have been even greater.

A few major Sects had been unwilling to retreat and remained in the Thousand Feather Secret Realm. These Sects generally had the backing of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, which gave them the confidence to stay.

The final result was disastrous casualties. While their situation wasn’t as severe as what had happened to the Night Listening Sea Tower, it was only because their top experts remained unharmed. As long as a Sect’s peak Combat Power was intact, no one would dare to provoke them, making their situation far better than that of the Night Listening Sea Tower.

As long as they could convert their gains from the Thousand Feather Secret Realm into Combat Power, they could offset their losses and perhaps even advance further.

Yang Chan had naturally received this news as well, since it wasn’t particularly secret. However, he didn’t pay it too much attention. He simply had Han Bingyu gather some follow-up information after a while so he could get the general gist of it.

Right now, Yang Chan was waiting for midnight. After another 8 Potential Points were added to his panel, he first allocated some to his Sword Master profession.

He was already in his secret chamber and had set up various measures for Concealing Breath. If the Sword Master profession advanced, his Sword Intent would transform into Sword Momentum. This change would release a powerful aura and could even cause a commotion.

If he didn’t take precautions, the other Inner Masters of the Cyan Yuan Sect would likely notice. Yang Chan had no intention of exposing his Cultivation, so he naturally had to be well-prepared.

As Yang Chan spent one Potential Point, the Sword Master profession on his panel advanced. This wasn’t an improvement brought by a single point, but a complete transformation. Just to get past ninety-nine percent, Yang Chan had already spent two Potential Points.

And this was the fastest progression among the three stats he was currently leveling up.

As his status on the panel changed from Sword Master (Tier One Initial Glimpse 99%) to (Tier Two Entry 1%), a flood of new information poured into Yang Chan’s mind. It included a vast amount of knowledge on the Sword Master profession: Swordsmanship techniques, Sword Techniques, Sword Forms, Slaughter Techniques, Protective Swordsmanship, and more. At the same time, all sorts of combat experience appeared in his mind, giving him the immersive sensation of experiencing it all firsthand.

The aura around his entire being changed, growing sharper. It was as if he himself had become an incredibly sharp sword, exuding a presence that would make one’s hair stand on end with a bone-chilling sensation.

At the same time, Yang Chan felt his Sword Intent undergoing a transformation. It felt as if it had been accumulating power, growing stronger and stronger, until at a certain moment, it instantly shattered.

His Sword Intent transformed into the much more powerful Sword Momentum. Compared to Sword Intent, this Sword Momentum was far more profound. A powerful pressure seemed to emanate from him, a pressure that could bear down on others and directly rob them of the confidence to even make a move.

He could subdue enemies without even fighting.

Of course, that wasn’t its most powerful aspect. Suppressing people with his presence was just a small part of it. The true power came when this Sword Momentum merged with the world itself, drawing upon the great power of heaven and earth. A single sword strike would carry an overwhelming might, capable of annihilating any foe.

This power was far stronger and more profound than Sword Intent.

Yang Chan could also clearly sense his Spiritual Power growing stronger and stronger. This was another transformation brought about by his Sword Master profession advancing and his Sword Intent evolving into Sword Momentum. This change also meant that his Spiritual Power was now strong enough to break through to the Cleansing Marrow Grandmaster Realm.

He had now fulfilled one of the conditions for breaking through to the Cleansing Marrow Grandmaster Realm, which was excellent news for him.

For an ordinary person to increase their Spiritual Power, they would have to consume Elixirs that enhance Spiritual Power over many years, practice a Cultivation Technique that boosts Spiritual Power, and rely on the slow accumulation of time.

Yang Chan, however, had essentially completed this step ahead of schedule. Of course, he had also met the first two requirements—the Elixirs and the Cultivation Technique—everything except the long years of accumulation. This was the result of his hard work.

His diligent efforts in Refining Elixirs had paid off, and this was the perfect proof.

’This Sword Momentum is truly powerful. Combined with various killing moves, it’s really hard to guard against.’

’When combined with Hidden Weapons, Poison, and Sword Techniques, its power is even greater. I even have ways to deal with an Inner Refining of the Five Viscera expert now. I won’t be as powerless against them as I was before.’

The improvement from the Sword Master profession was obvious. Yang Chan could clearly perceive the changes it brought, and it had also greatly strengthened his relatively weak combat skills.

Previous advancements in his Sword Master profession and Demon Suppressing Swordsmanship had provided some combat experience, but that couldn’t compare to the current upgrade. This was a truly comprehensive improvement.

He now had both offensive and defensive techniques, allowing him to handle many different situations. With every move, he could look for his opponent’s weaknesses and even distinguish feints from real attacks—an ability he hadn’t possessed before.

Only after countless real battles could one develop such an ability. Yet Yang Chan had instantly acquired it the moment his Sword Master profession advanced. The boost to his strength was immense.

Previously, Yang Chan’s advancements had focused on his Cultivation realm because he firmly believed that raw power was what mattered most. With absolute strength, he could handle anything.

But right now, his strength was still insufficient. The promotion of his Sword Master profession compensated for many of his shortcomings, especially his lack of real combat experience, which was something he desperately needed before he could achieve absolute power.

Once he reached the Level of a National Guardian Martial Saint, he wouldn’t need to worry about such things.

’The growth potential of Sword Momentum is huge. It will be even more powerful when I can borrow the power of heaven and earth and merge it with myself.’

’But that’s still a long way off. For now, with Sword Momentum, no one in the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens Realm is my match anymore.’

’I can even put up a fight against an expert at the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera Level. If I play my cards right, I could kill them outright.’

’My Combat Power isn’t weak now, but I should still keep a low profile and not get arrogant. There are still experts at the Level of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster. If even one of them showed up, I’d be no match for them, to say nothing of those elusive National Guardian Martial Saints.’

’Until my strength is unrivaled in this world, I have to play it safe.’

As Yang Chan thought this, the skin on his body changed again, taking on the hue of the Ancient Bronze Level.

He had been at the Second Layer of External Refining Copper Skin for quite some time. Given all the Cultivation he had amassed, it was about time he let people know he was now an expert at the Third Layer of External Refining Copper Skin. This put him just one step away from the External Refining Steel Rebar Level.

As someone with abundant Cultivation Resources, he should be showing normal progress. Not to mention, he had some talent for Cultivation, so it was even more expected.

On the contrary, having his Cultivation stagnate would seem strange. After all, the fact that he had managed to cultivate to the External Refining Copper Skin stage already proved he had decent talent in Martial Arts Cultivation. If his strength showed no change despite having abundant Cultivation Resources, it would look like he was deliberately hiding his real power. That would be a bad look. Yang Chan wanted to appear more natural, so he chose this opportune moment to reveal his realm as the Third Layer of External Refining Copper Skin.

In the eyes of outsiders, he had finally broken through to the Third Layer of External Refining Copper Skin. At the same time, even if someone wanted to move against him, they wouldn’t dispatch an opponent with overly high Combat Power.

He was unlikely to encounter any danger within the Cyan Yuan Sect at the moment, but preparations had to be made in advance. It would be too late to prepare only when the need arose.