Before the Sword Intent River.
Numerous cultivators were gathered in front, some frowned in deep thought, while others looked troubled.
Even more stood up in exasperation, no longer trying to comprehend.
"The Sword Intent River contains endless sword techniques. How long must one comprehend to reach the end?"
"It’s simply impossible! Comprehending one sword technique only allows a single step forward. How many must be comprehended to reach the end?"
"Indeed, the river seems endless. Even a sword dao prodigy would hesitate to proceed..."
The cultivators present gazed at the Law Sword deep within the river, all appearing helpless.
This Sword Intent River harbors an endless array of sword dao arts.
With each sword technique comprehended, one may advance a single step from the Sword Intent River.
If it were only that, it would be tolerable.
The arts within the Sword Intent River, although intricate, are not excessively difficult.
Even those not practicing the sword dao, as long as they comprehend with dedication, can quickly grasp them.
But the problem is, the Sword Intent River appears endless.
To traverse the entire Sword Intent River, one must comprehend at least ten thousand sword techniques!
Ten thousand!
How many sword techniques can a sword cultivator master in a lifetime?
Moreover, the sword techniques hidden within the Sword Intent River become increasingly difficult the further one goes.
Many sword dao geniuses have only reached the midstream before being unable to advance further, lost in deep contemplation.
Given such circumstances, reaching the end is uncertain.
At this moment, even the Small Peng King, who arrived the earliest and advanced the furthest, had halted his comprehension.
With his understanding of the sword dao, he could advance no further.
"It took me three days to reach this point."
The Small Peng King murmured to himself, his sharp golden eyes gazing into the distance,
"I wonder how long it will take you, Sword God!"
The Small Peng King, not primarily focused on the sword dao, reached this point solely through superior comprehension.
He wanted to see whether his comprehension or Su Changqing’s was stronger!
With this in mind, the Small Peng King closed his eyes in meditation, preparing for the impending great battle.
And soon enough.
From a distance on the horizon, a radiant sun was galloping toward them.
The great sun resonated with the Law Sword at the end of the river, with the sound of swords echoing all around.
The Small Peng King opened his eyes, and all the cultivators present simultaneously turned.
They understood that the person the Sword Intent River awaited had arrived!
...
In the distance, Su Changqing wielded the radiant law, stepping through the air toward them.
The cultivators present all looked greedily at the Law Sword, yet none dared to make a move.
The first to act is usually targeted; no one would foolishly act under the watchful eyes of all.
Moreover, Su Changqing was clearly headed toward the law at the river’s end.
Why not wait for the law to be complete before they strike to seize it?
Their minds were unclear, and the scene was evidently quiet.
But Su Changqing merely glanced at them without concern.
He looked toward Xian Xian at his side, asking expectantly:
"Senior, the Sword Emperor left the Domain Fusion Arts here. What extraordinary power does this place hold?"
The Sword Emperor’s legacies were scarce, only a mere three.
But these three legacies were evidently the Sword Emperor’s treasured secret techniques!
The Domain Fusion Arts were already breathtaking; what kind of great divine skill could this place hold?
"This place harbors a secret technique named the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Seal."
Xian Xian looked at the river below with a light smile,
"This method is impressive; with each technique, a calamity arises when a sword falls."
"When the ten thousand tribulations permeate the sky, the sword can sweep across all directions, cutting stars and extinguishing worlds!"
"Back then, even the Yuan Emperor had to retreat when facing the Sword Emperor armed with this technique."
Upon hearing this, Su Changqing’s heart shook.
Cutting stars and extinguishing worlds!
And with the power of a Great Emperor, forcing even the Yuan Emperor to retreat shows the terrifying nature of this dao method.
"This method is not easy to cultivate, so its formidable power is normal."
Xian Xian pointed at the river as he spoke,
"Within this Sword Intent River, there are ten thousand sword techniques left by the Sword Emperor."
"With each sword technique comprehended, a ’Calamity Sword Seal’ is left within the body."
"When the ten thousand sword seals converge, one may grasp the true essence of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Seal."
As he spoke, he glanced at Su Changqing with a smile,
"These ten thousand sword techniques are indispensable, forming a cycle by themselves."
"And furthermore, all ten thousand sword techniques form one calamity. When the seals of ten thousand calamities converge, this method... can destroy worlds!"
Upon hearing this, Su Changqing’s expression revealed shock.
The Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Seal, with ten thousand sword techniques forming a cycle.
In other words, with the convergence of ten thousand sword seals within, one calamity can be formed.
Each cycle of ten thousand sword seals forms one calamity, and only with ten thousand cycles could the power of ten thousand tribulations be attained!
"Unleashing ten thousand swords constitutes one calamity."
"Ten calamities mean a million swords, a hundred calamities, ten million swords, a thousand calamities... a billion!"
Su Changqing gasped, his face showing horror.
To condense a thousand ’calamity’ seals within requires unleashing a hundred million swords!
That ’ten thousand tribulations’ arising together... amounts to ten billion sword techniques at once!
"No wonder it can cut stars and destroy worlds..."
Su Changqing muttered softly, dazed, "In an instant, releasing the power of ten billion swords, who could withstand it?"
After the shock subsided, Su Changqing looked toward the Sword Intent River below, eyes burning with intensity.
Such an extraordinary method will greatly enhance his combat power!
"Don’t underestimate this Ten Thousand Tribulations Method, comprehending it is quite difficult."
Xian Xian chuckled lightly upon seeing this.
Su Changqing heard this and smiled without commenting.
He carried supreme legacies on him, but the strongest of them all...
Was his phenomenal comprehension!
Without saying more, Su Changqing moved slightly forward, stepping directly to the front of the Sword Intent River.
Su Changqing took a deep breath, ready to cross the river.
But suddenly, a faint voice called out from not far away.
"Hold on!"
A young man, with a longsword on his back, sword aura surrounding him, stepped forward.
He looked at Su Changqing and spoke ostentatiously, "I am ’Li Bufan’, a direct descendant of the Ancient Sword Family!"
"Are you the Sword God of this era?"
Before Su Changqing could respond, the cultivators present already erupted in surprise.
"The Ancient Sword Li Clan has come forth? It seems they came specifically for Su Changqing."