Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 90: Chapter 90 Bing Li Treasured Sword_1

”The problem with the ’Soul Condensation Art’ is that cultivating it isn’t very useful. We human martial artists usually focus on Gang Qi, and there’s no need to deliberately cultivate soul power. However, there is a Soul Clan that exclusively cultivates soul power, and all their martial skills are released through soul power,”

Second Master Ling explained.

”So that’s how it is. But in case I encounter a Soul Capturing technique like the one Ling Yu used before, it’ll be a disadvantage if my soul power isn’t strong. I’ll just choose these three top-level martial arts.”

Ling Xiao found a random excuse to brush it off.

Second Master Ling said nothing more.

Geniuses always have their unique characteristics, usually stubborn. They prefer to follow their own path since others’ may not be suitable for them.

”Let’s go, just register them, and then you can leave.”

The secret manuals of martial arts in the Book Collection Pavilion are generally copies; the originals are hidden in even more secretive locations, so taking them out is not a problem.

But they must be returned within a specified time.

For example, these top-level martial arts must be registered once every seven days. This is also to prevent someone from taking the secret manuals out to cultivate and then losing them; the loss would be great.

Even if it’s just a beginner-level top-level martial art, it’s still a top-level martial art. If lost, it would be a disaster for the Ling Family.

After all, the Ling Family possesses only about twenty types of top-level martial arts.

Ling Xiao followed Second Master Ling down to the first floor, and as soon as he reached it, he saw Ling Xiaotian and Supreme Elder Lingyin standing there.

Behind them were two young men.

One was Ling Feifan, dressed in a purple robe.

The other, a young man in a white scholar’s robe, was probably Ling Chen.

Naturally, Ling Feifan’s grandfather was Lingyin.

”Ling Wuheng, how is it that you, who are supposed to guard the Book Collection Pavilion, have left the first floor unattended for such a long time?”

Ling Wuheng was Second Master Ling’s name.

As soon as Lingyin arrived, he was imposing, clearly not having much fondness for Ling Wuheng.

”Supreme Elder need not blame him; it was I who asked him to help Ling Xiao select top-level martial arts.”

Before Ling Wuheng could reply, Ling Xiaotian interceded on his behalf.

”Hmph!”

Upon hearing this, Lingyin’s face turned sour, but he had nothing to say. Ling Xiaotian’s position was very secure; even as a Supreme Elder, he couldn’t suppress the Clan Leader.

”Clan Leader!”

Ling Xiao greeted Ling Xiaotian with a cupped fist salute.

”Hehe, have you made your choices?” Ling Xiaotian asked with a smile.

”Reporting to the Clan Leader, the disciple has already chosen three top-level martial arts and was about to register and leave.”

Ling Xiao didn’t even glance at Supreme Elder Lingyin. He was a man who held grudges; this Supreme Elder had attacked him in the Grand Competition without regard for dignity, which was hateful indeed.

If only he were as strong as this man, he would surely teach the old fool a lesson.

”Just in time, you still have a reward of an Ordinary Treasure to claim. What do you plan to choose?” Ling Xiaotian asked again.

”A sword!”

Ling Xiao answered.

”Good choice, the sword is a holy object of ancient times, supreme and precious. It is the ancestor of short weapons, the tool for close combat. With profound techniques, it has entered the realm of the legendary. Swords and arts have always been dominant on the battlefields and in the martial world, establishing nations, spreading benevolence and justice. Therefore, throughout history, they are still beloved by people today and, with their glorious history, are deeply rooted in people’s hearts, ensuring that their legacy endures.”

Stroking his beard, Ling Xiaotian smiled and said, ”A sword has double-edged straight blades and a sharp point; horizontal or vertical strikes can wound, and thrusts can penetrate armor. Extremely dangerous, it is born for killing! Choosing the sword as your weapon means choosing offense as your main strategy. It seems you are someone who likes to take the initiative to attack.”

With that said,

Ling Xiaotian waved his hand and a longsword appeared in his grasp.

”This sword is known as the Ice Glass Sword, an Ordinary Treasure. Today, I bestow it upon you. I hope you will continue to improve your skills and bring honor to the Ling Family!”

”Thank you, Clan Leader!”

As Ling Xiao received the Ice Glass Sword, he immediately felt a chill upon touching it.

This sword must have been forged from cold iron; it is quite suitable to use in conjunction with my ”Snow Lotus Qi Technique.”

”Such a fine sword would be more fitting for my brother to use.”

Suddenly, Ling Chen spoke.

As he spoke, he reached out his hand, attempting to snatch the Ice Glass Sword from Ling Xiao’s grasp.

Ling Xiao could feel that Ling Chen’s level was probably already above the Sixth Layer of the Martial Meridian, and with the secret of a Transcendent Martial Arts fragment in his possession, he really was no match for him.

However, if he allowed the other party to take the Ice Glass Sword from him so easily, he, Ling Xiao, would be utterly embarrassed.

With a stomp, Ling Xiao’s figure swiftly retreated as he executed the ”Soaring Cloud Step: Transforming Dragon,” quick as lightning.

But Ling Chen was indeed formidable; his movement technique was in no way inferior to Ling Xiao’s. As much as Ling Xiao retreated, Ling Chen advanced just as much.

”Enough!”

Ling Wuheng bellowed, stepping forward to block Ling Chen.

Even though Ling Chen was an unparalleled genius, his strength was still not a match for Ling Wuheng at this time.

”I’m in charge of guarding the Book Collection Pavilion today; I won’t allow your reckless behavior!”

”Heh heh, I was merely joking. Why so serious, Second Uncle?”

Ling Chen withdrew his hand and, smilingly looking at Ling Xiao, said, ”Could it be you plan to hide behind my Second Uncle forever?”

Ling Xiao chuckled, ”You began cultivating at six years old, and at thirteen you were merely at the Third Layer of the Martial Veins after a full seven years, whereas it took me only half a month to progress from the first to the late stages of the Fifth Layer. I’m not your match now, but who knows how things will be in a few days?”

”You’ve got guts!”

A sneer appeared on Ling Chen’s face, and then he stepped up to the second floor, leaving behind a remark, ”Today, I shall ascend to the fourth floor to comprehend the secrets of other Transcendent Martial Arts fragments, and I will learn rare, even superior, top-level martial arts. What can you use to compare with me? Hahaha!”

Ling Xiao knew that Ling Chen was deliberately provoking him with these words.

And indeed, for a moment he felt extremely annoyed.

But after just a short while, he calmed down.

One should not be too greedy. He already possessed the Mountain and River Martial Soul, so why should he get angry?

So, faced with Ling Chen’s taunts, he went on his own to find Second Master Ling to register three top-level martial arts, and then he left the Book Collection Pavilion.

Ling Chong, Ling Feng, Ling Yun, Ling Feifan—all of them once looked down on me, yet I have defeated them one by one.

You, Ling Chen, may be stronger than them, but you’re merely a stepping stone for my rise to power; just you wait and see.

After leaving the Book Collection Pavilion, Ling Xiao directly returned home and entered the practice room to cultivate.

The first technique he chose to cultivate was the ”Sword-Controlling Technique Black Iron Scroll.”

The reason for this choice was mainly that he already possessed the ”Bull Demon Art - Hundred Steps Flying Sword Technique.”

The two complement each other, with the latter being of a higher grade.

Therefore, cultivating the ”Sword-Controlling Technique Black Iron Scroll” on the basis of the ”Hundred Steps Flying Sword Technique” naturally yields twice the result with half the effort and better effects.

For this reason, in just one shichen, his ”Sword-Controlling Technique Black Iron Scroll” reached the Beginner Stage and was cultivated to the first realm.

Compared to the previous ”Hundred Steps Flying Sword,” its power was greater, and it could turn one sword into two sword shadows.

Coupled with the original flying sword, that would be three shadows with one strike.

These three sword lights could be used for attacking groups or concentrated to assault a single target, but they required strong soul power to manipulate.

Combined with the ”Bull Demon Technique: Condensing Evil Spirits,” this initially beginner-level top martial art ”Sword-Controlling Technique Black Iron Scroll” could totally reach the power of a rare top-level martial art.

Of course, to combine it with the ”Bull Demon Technique,” one must first cultivate the ”Sword-Controlling Technique Black Iron Scroll” to the Great Success Realm and then let the ”Bull Demon Technique: Condensing Evil Spirits” devour it.

Thus, for the following several days, he did not touch the ”Heavy Shadow Sword Technique,” but instead focused his entire mind on cultivating the ”Sword-Controlling Technique Black Iron Scroll” and the ”Soul Condensation Art.”