Chapter 641 - 630: Mysterious Swordsmanship Full Level

"Exchange cultivation techniques?"

Wuming was taken aback.

"What’s wrong?"

Ding Ling smiled slightly:

"Wuming, you are a martial arts myth. A person of righteous spirit and noble character, indifferent to fame and fortune, with a heart for the world. You, such a person, are a grandmaster admired by thousands. Could it be that you hold to sectarian prejudices?"

"This..."

Wuming was speechless:

"I’m not as perfect as you say."

"Regardless of the truth. Wuming, you must have learned the truth of this world from various channels. Do you think, if no one stands out, by relying on yourself alone, you can withstand the impending disasters?"

"..."

Wuming’s expression tightened, and he solemnly said:

"What you say makes a lot of sense. What do you mean?"

"Exchanging martial arts. It can strengthen us both. As we become stronger, we will naturally be more capable of dealing with the forthcoming disasters."

"Alright."

Wuming hesitated for only a moment, then said:

"Many of my martial arts are self-realized and self-created. Teaching them to you shouldn’t be much of a problem. I only hope that you genuinely strive for the people of this world and the empire of Jiuzhou, and do your best."

"Since I have unified Jiuzhou and become the emperor of this region, it stands to reason that I would not neglect matters. Haven’t you heard enough about my deeds, Wuming?"

Ding Ling countered.

Wuming nodded and said:

"I have indeed heard a lot about your affairs. I also have some understanding of you. Now, meeting face to face with you, your demeanor and martial arts move me deeply. At your age, to possess such cultivation and bearing is truly remarkable."

He paused and said:

"I see you are a decisive person. In that case, let us find a place to exchange cultivation techniques."

"Alright."

...

Wuming and Ding Ling came to a courtyard in the eastern part of the Imperial City.

This place must have been a martial arts hall before.

The Martial Arts Arena was quite large.

Wuming and Ding Ling stood in the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

Ghost Tiger, Dragon King, Phoenix Dance, and Little Zhao watched from not far away.

The God of Capture was still busy handling various errands in the Imperial City.

"I have a set of Mysterious Swordsmanship, let me demonstrate it for you first."

Wuming was a magnanimous person, possessing the grace of a grandmaster. Having made his decision, he did not hold back and immediately began to demonstrate his Mysterious Swordsmanship to Ding Ling.

He explained the mantra while elucidating the essence and esoteric truth of the sword technique.

Simple in explanation, yet it went straight to the heart.

Ding Ling watched and listened carefully.

After one demonstration.

Wuming sheathed his sword and asked if Ding Ling had memorized it.

Ding Ling nodded and quickly ran it through his mind.

The next moment.

[Mysterious Swordsmanship Full Level]

[Strength +0.2]

[Agility +0.2]

[Physique +0.2]

This swordsmanship was of grandmaster peak-level, its greatest power residing in its mysterious sword intent.

The stronger the sword intent.

The greater the power this swordsmanship could unleash.

This was a sword that could directly shatter one’s heart!

Boom!

Upon reaching full level, streams of mysterious sword intent surged wildly from Ding Ling’s body. This sword intent was perfect and flawless, containing various mysterious powers, such as inexplicable sorrow, reaching a state of perfect satisfaction.

"...!!!"

Wuming was dumbfounded.

Wuming’s three servants, Ghost Tiger, Dragon King, and Phoenix Dance, were also shocked and incredulous:

"This sword intent! Unbelievable! Jian Chen was already considered a genius in the way of the sword, yet he was unable to comprehend the sword intent of inexplicable sorrow. Ding Ling, however, realized all the mysterious sword intents to great perfection in an instant. His swordsmanship talent is miles ahead of Jian Chen!"

"We are far inferior indeed! He is too strong."

...

Initially perplexed, Little Zhao, upon understanding, was deeply moved. She had already decided to dedicate the rest of her life to Ding Ling, and now hearing others praise Ding Ling in such a manner filled her heart with pride and fervor. She couldn’t help but wonder silently:

’En Gong’s talent is so formidable, his future is boundless. How can I help him without holding him back?’

Not speaking of Little Zhao’s complex state of mind.

But speaking of Wuming.

Witnessing Ding Ling learn his Mysterious Swordsmanship instantly and then condense a complex yet perfect mysterious sword intent elevated Wuming’s admiration for Ding Ling to a peak realm.

He continuously praised him, unreservedly expressing his appreciation for Ding Ling, and said:

"Originally, I thought my talent in the way of the sword was unmatched. After meeting you, Ding Ling, I now understand what it means to be unparalleled and unrivaled!"

Ding Ling smiled slightly and said:

"The Mysterious Swordsmanship is indeed a rare sword technique. Are there any stronger moves?"

"Of course, there are."

Wuming solemnly said:

"I have created a Supreme Sword Dao. This Sword Dao is not a type of swordsmanship, but a supreme realm of controlling the sword with the heart. It has four forms, divided into Invisible Dao, Heartless Dao, Nameless Dao, and No-Self Dao."

Wuming said this, looked at Ding Ling, and said:

"The mantra of this Supreme Sword Dao is extremely profound and difficult to comprehend. Even I cannot fully express its true intent and essence. Therefore, up until now, aside from myself, my servants and disciples have been unable to learn it."

He sighed deeply:

’It’s not that I don’t teach them, but I don’t know how to teach them! This Supreme Sword Dao can only be understood intuitively and is hard to convey. Except for these sparse few dozens of mantras, I have no other way. Listen carefully, the mantra of this Supreme Sword Dao is...’

Ding Ling listened attentively.

After one iteration.

Wuming looked intensely at Ding Ling:

’How is it?’

If someone like Ding Ling, a peerless sword genius who mastered the Mysterious Swordsmanship to great perfection after one look, could not comprehend the essence and true intent of this mantra, then Wuming would have no choice but to lament that his Supreme Sword Dao had no successors.

Ding Ling did not answer.

He merely ran it through his mind once.

In that instant.

[Supreme Sword Dao Full Level]

[Strength +0.5]

[Agility +0.5]

[Physique +0.5]

This clearly was a technique surpassing the initial tier of shattering.

It was a pure Sword Dao!

Controlling the sword with the heart, wielding the sword with intent, wherever the heart went, sword intent burst forth, condensed into one, and struck at the enemy.

With thunderous roars!

As the wind and clouds changed, heaven and earth altered.

With the full level of Supreme Sword Dao.

Streams of sword intents frantically surged from Ding Ling’s body.

There was the mysterious sword intent of the Mysterious Swordsmanship;

The celestial destiny sword intent of the Celestial Destiny Sword Dao;

The sun-eroding sword intent of the Sun-Eroding Swordsmanship;

The hero king sword intent of the Hero King Swordsmanship;

The Dugu sword intent of the Dugu Nine Swords;

The six meridian sword intent of the Six Meridian Divine Sword;

...

The various advanced and top-level sword intents Ding Ling learned from several worlds at this moment all merged into one with the full level of Supreme Sword Dao.

Transforming into a supreme sword intent!

This sword intent was all-encompassing and omnipresent!

It possessed the ability of all sword intents!

Mysterious, sun-eroding, shattering, penetrating, celestial destiny...

These sword intents all became the fodder of this supreme sword intent!

Accomplishing Ding Ling’s true Sword Dao!

This was similar to Wuming’s, yet distinct from Wuming’s Supreme Sword Dao!