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Chapter 56: Clones and Assistance
Training in isolation was unlikely to yield results, as the technique Void could not be executed without an opponent, let alone Annihilation. Practicing against a wall or stone pillar was also ineffective; without a real adversary and the absence of actual damage, even if the techniques met their intended effects, one would gain little insight.
The simplest point was that if such training were possible, Lian Yun and Xiao Jun could have easily defeated the last Crystal Giant Tiger from the start and then practiced against the wall.
The best solution would be for the two to attack each other, but both were aware of the power of their sword techniques, which neither could withstand at their current levels.
Thus, both felt a hint of helplessness; however, retreating without having seen an opponent did not align with either of their personalities.
So they sat down to meditate and adjust their states.
Then Lian Yun had a sudden thought about a possibility. To Xiao Jun's surprise, a ghostly figure appeared where they were.
The figure was tall and well-proportioned, but what stood out was its exceptionally clear facial features—a strikingly androgynous face with delicate features. Although it differed significantly from Lian Yun's current appearance, Xiao Jun still expressed surprise, saying, "A clone?"
"Yes! My original name is Lian Yun. Due to potential complications arising from that name, I decided to change it. This is my true form." Given Xiao Jun's indifferent nature, Lian Yun was unsure if he would recognize his original name or remember it even if he had heard it before.
However, remarkably, Xiao Jun smiled lightly and said, "So Brother Yun is the owner of the Yin-Yang Stage. In that case, if I can surpass you, I won't have to worry about it being due to my innate talent."
Initially, it was Xiao Jun who wanted to challenge Lian Yun, but he had refrained from suggesting a duel because he sensed that while Lian Yun's swordsmanship was exceptional, there were still significant gaps in his overall mastery. That was why when he returned to the Xianjian Sect, he requested permission for Lian Yun, an outsider, to enter the Sword Pavilion and study its sword techniques.
He sought a fair competition.
Yet even if Lian Yun learned many sword techniques or surpassed him slightly in ability, should he win in battle, he would still attribute his victory to his own innate talent.
However, if 'Bai Yun' were indeed the owner of the Yin-Yang Stage, that would change everything. Suddenly feeling much lighter at heart, even if he won in future confrontations, he wouldn't feel that his victory was unearned due to any innate shortcomings.
Of course, someone like Xiao Jun would never blame his losses on inferior talent compared to his opponent.
In summary, the moment Lian Yun's swordsmanship and understanding of the sword path reach parity with his own, that will be the time for him to engage in a fair duel with Lian Yun.
It seemed that the relaxation of his mood allowed Xiao Jun's aura to become even more subdued, indicating a significant improvement.
Lian Yun felt pleased by this, and his own mood lightened considerably as well.
He regarded Xiao Jun as a friend, and he did not wish to deceive a friend. Thus, previously, when facing Xiao Jun, Lian Yun felt a certain discomfort, as if their friendship lacked purity.
Now that their identities were clarified and Xiao Jun was in such a relaxed state, Lian Yun naturally felt equally at ease.
Although they were in a better state than when they entered the Dungeon, the two did not proceed further. Instead, Xiao Jun continued to meditate and cultivate or used his current mindset to comprehend other sword techniques.
Meanwhile, Lian Yun was also engaged in comprehension and cultivation, while his avatar began to play the zither, performing Dancing with Demons.
As the avatar played, an unusual phenomenon occurred: as the strings resonated, a Spiritual Energy Greatsword flew out from them, while simultaneously, a segment of a Blade emerged from within Lian Yun, only to quickly retract back inside.
Playing the zither was currently the task of the avatar, so it did not stop. However, the emergence of the Spiritual Energy Greatsword was an issue for Lian Yun's main body. He focused on synchronizing with the music, using the vibrations to control his physical energy to form a Spiritual Power Greatsword, which he then projected outside his body.
This situation was almost identical to releasing Sword Intent, except that the state of the Spiritual Energy Greatsword was quite different.
For Lian Yun, this method held extraordinary significance.
If he could control it freely, then in the future, he would not need to play Dancing with Demons. He could simply wave his hand to unleash that sword technique.
Moreover, while playing Dancing with Demons, although Lian Yun could defend himself, he might struggle in special circumstances. If his performance were interrupted, he would lose all released Spiritual Power Greatswords. Consequently, both his Mental Power and spiritual energy would be depleted.
However, if he could transform this technique into a sword style, then not only could Lian Yun engage in special cultivation at any time, but he could also place some Spiritual Power Greatswords outside like in the external world. This would serve as an offensive means and also increase his reserves of spiritual energy and mental strength, thereby enhancing his personal power in an intangible way.
Such benefits were too good to miss, even for Xiao Jun. After a period of cultivation with Lian Yun, a Spiritual Energy Greatsword quietly emerged from his body, then detached and began to rotate around him.
This cultivation lasted for three nights.
By the second night, the avatar returned to its main body, indicating that both Lian Yun and Xiao Jun had mastered the sword technique.
By the third night, Lian Yun's understanding of Vibrational Force was quite profound, but he could only control a maximum of one hundred Spiritual Power Greatswords. In contrast, Xiao Jun had a shallower comprehension of Vibrational Force but relied on his swordsmanship to forcibly control ninety-one Spiritual Power Greatswords.
However, having fewer than two hundred Spiritual Power Greatswords was still insufficient for both of them.
Thus, Lian Yun summoned his avatar again and played Dancing with Demons. However, no Spiritual Power Greatswords appeared. Meanwhile, Xiao Jun controlled the Spiritual Power Greatswords to fly into the range of the avatar's control and then released his hold on them.
As a result, the first one immediately dissipated after he relinquished control. The second and third followed suit, and it wasn't until the fourth that the avatar could slightly manage them, but they still vanished.
Only after reaching the tenth did he truly gain control. Even so, Xiao Jun's Spiritual Power Greatswords in Lian Yun's avatar's hands gradually leaked energy as if they were losing spiritual power uncontrollably.
After trying another ten swords, the outcome remained the same. It was as if once Xiao Jun stopped controlling his Spiritual Power Greatswords, they developed an irreparable flaw; their spiritual power leaked away beyond anyone's control.
(End of Chapter)
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