Chapter 39
C39 – Comprehending the Sword Intent
“Patriarch!”
Upon Jiang Que’s return, Roger and the clansmen carefully refrained from asking further questions.
Jiang Que gestured dismissively, “The issue has been taken care of. Carry on!”
“The issue has been taken care of?”
“The Patriarch took down the Poisonous Wolf?”
“Patriarch is truly formidable. A ferocious beast that we couldn’t handle was easily dispatched by him.”
“I always believed the Patriarch to be a divine reincarnation. There’s no beast he can’t conquer!”
“That Poisonous Wolf was practically begging for death, forcing the Patriarch to take time out of his day to slay it himself!”
After their initial shock, Roger and the clansmen buzzed with excitement, showering him with endless flattery and praise.
The live broadcast audience couldn’t help but reflect on this display.
In any era, whether it be the Interstellar or the Wilderness, flattery remains a timeless tactic to ingratiate oneself with those in power.
With a smile, Jiang Que retreated to the solitude of the valley.
He mulled over the creation of a new sword technique as he walked.
Arriving back at the valley, he found a sizable collection of iron ore stacked outside the Spirit Ore warehouse.
The High Priest was overseeing the smelting of the ore into liquid iron.
Jiang Que was confident that forging the iron swords would soon commence.
He stepped into the cabin.
Rather than rush into his cultivation practices, Jiang Que sat cross-legged on his wooden bed, pondering the intricacies of the sword technique’s creation.
First and foremost, he needed to grasp the essence of Sword Intent.
But how does one come to understand Sword Intent?
Creating a sword technique seemed a different beast altogether compared to the Cloud Stepping Spell.
He could analyze the patterns of the wind and the movements of animals to enhance his speed and develop the Cloud Stepping Spell.
Yet, when it came to swordsmanship, he found himself at a loss.
After some deliberation, Jiang Que rose and exited the cabin.
The Little Gold Ball, which had just settled down for a restful sleep, sprang to its feet and hurried after him.
Despite its elevated status, it was well aware that it had no grounds to object to Jiang Que’s abrupt departure.
They made their way to the southern forest.
Jiang Que casually snapped off a branch and swung it through the air a few times, the whooshing sound of the wind filling the air.
The flexible branch swayed from side to side.
Little Gold Ball, who had been perched on Jiang Que’s shoulder, hopped down and picked up a small branch, mimicking Jiang Que’s movements with earnest.
The thick branch in Little Gold Ball’s grasp was as rigid as a cudgel.
Jiang Que had a revelation.
Even though they were both branches, their flexibility differed, and thus their power and form were entirely distinct.
It was clear that Sword Intent followed the same principle.
Without any hesitation, he gripped the branch and closed his eyes in contemplation, seeking to delve into and ponder the mysteries of Sword Intent.
Every now and then, he would slash or thrust with the branch, each movement bringing him new insights and inspiration.
“Does this look like Jiang Que is on the verge of creating a new cultivation method?”
“Absolutely. Jiang Que must have struck upon a new insight. He’s planning to develop a fresh cultivation method.”
“Oh my, why does it seem as effortless for him to create a new cultivation method as it is to eat or drink? Does he come up with new ideas every other week?”
“We haven’t even received the complete Cloud Stepping Spell yet, and here he is, about to unveil another cultivation method. Part of me hopes he’ll run out of ideas soon and stop creating new ones.”
“I share that sentiment. It’s almost unbearable to think that before we’ve mastered one cultivation method, he’s already introducing another. It’s enough to keep you up at night with anticipation.”
“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I have a feeling Jiang Que is bound to hit a snag this time. His new cultivation method is bound to fail.”
Someone asserted confidently, “Considering Jiang Que’s actions and the High Priest’s efforts to mass-produce iron swords, the cultivation method he’s working on must involve the use of iron swords.”
“Can the might of cold weapons truly stand up against that of firearms?”
“Absolutely not!”
“Jiang Que grew up in the Wilderness Era; he’s never witnessed the power of firearms, so he’s unaware that history has already shown that cold weapons are destined to become obsolete.”
“His focus really ought to remain on the Flying Blade Spell, which closely resembles the capabilities of firearms.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the audience in the live stream had an epiphany.
“Absolutely, even in the age of melee weapons, each type had its own strengths. The Flying Blade Spell, being a ranged attack, is clearly more powerful than traditional melee weapons.”
“Jiang Que’s goal should be to figure out how to enhance the speed and force of the Flying Blade Spell, rather than focusing on melee weapons that are only effective in close combat.”
“Regrettably, Jiang Que hasn’t realized that with sufficient speed, the power of his attacks can be significantly amplified.”
“When he faced the Green Leopard, it took him over a hundred Thorn Fruits to bring it down. Yet, the damage he inflicted with an iron sword, targeting the creature’s weak spots, was far greater.”
“What he didn’t consider is that if he could double the velocity of his Thorn Fruit attacks, given their hardness, they could actually pierce through the Green Leopard’s skull and instantly kill it.”
“It looks like there’s no cause for concern after all.”
“I just hope that if Almighty Mr. Jiang finds the new cultivation method less potent than the Flying Blade Spell, it won’t get him down.”
“Don’t worry! A talent like Jiang Que won’t be disheartened by a setback.”
“Failure will only fuel his drive to succeed. I’m actually rooting for a few more setbacks for him. Once the complete Cloud Stepping Spell is out there, he’s bound to come up with an even more formidable cultivation method.”
“Exactly. Once the full Cloud Stepping Spell is shared, Jiang Que can reflect on his failures and craft an even mightier cultivation method!”
The billions of viewers in the live stream breathed a collective sigh of relief.
In the minds of many, the potency of melee weapons could never surpass that of firearms. The Flying Blade Spell was the closest thing to a firearm.
Jiang Que was bound to be let down after developing a new cultivation method.
Ideally, for the benefit of all humanity, they wanted Jiang Que to develop a powerful cultivation method.
They didn’t want him wasting time on melee weapons, as it could lead to a loss of inspiration for creating new cultivation methods.
Yet, the viewers were also concerned that they might miss out on mastering the complete Cloud Stepping Spell if a new, powerful cultivation method were to emerge.
Whether Jiang Que would veer off course by devising a cultivation method centered around cold weapons was something only he knew for certain.
“Quick, check out the news!”
At a time when everyone was dismissing Jiang Que’s new cultivation method as having no merit, a bulletin released on the federal government’s official website captured the public’s interest.
Furthermore, this piece of news spread like wildfire across the entire Milky Way.
Even the upper echelons of species hostile to the Human Race received updates swiftly from the spies they had embedded within the Human Race.
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