In the blink of an eye, more than ten days flew by and we arrived at the coldest month of the year.
In this month, as the new year approaches, the four top families in Black Rock City begin to negotiate various cooperation matters.
Among them, the ‘Young Genius Battle’ held every ten years is the largest and most eye-catching.
After more than ten days of preparations, all preparations for the 'Genius War', such as the guards, the venue for the final battle between geniuses of all races, etc., are all ready.
Only three days later, on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the masters of the four major families will lead the young talents from each family to the "Sunset Canyon" on the west side of Black Rock City to start this competition that attracts the attention of everyone in Black Rock City.
Because this competition is not only a test for the young talents of the four major families in Black Rock City, but also a selection of the next generation successors of each family. Anyone who can win in this battle of geniuses
, a family genius who performs well, or even ranks among the best, will most likely become a strong candidate for the next generation head of the family.
Therefore, under the setting of this competition system, this battle of geniuses can be described as an extraordinary meeting, and it can be called the first confrontation and competition between the younger generations of the four major families in Black Rock City.
But in such a fiery atmosphere, Ling Xiao appeared extremely calm in the Ling Mansion in Black Rock City and in the forbidden training room where Ling Xiao belonged.
At this time, Ling Xiao was still immersed in the practice of martial arts and turned a deaf ear to the hot scene outside.
"This sword manual left by the beggar sword god is indeed a martial skill that only Earth Yuan realm warriors are qualified to practice."
"In my previous life, I specialized in swordsmanship. I was involved in various swordsmanship and martial arts. I have accumulated a lot of experience. In this life, my physical body has become strong and my vitality has reached the eighth level of the pulse condensation stage... But even so, I want to
It is still somewhat difficult to master the sword moves in this sword book."
In the forbidden training room, Ling Xiao sat cross-legged, with an open sword manual on his knees.
On this sword manual, there are diagrams of swordsmanship. Although they are drawn with pen and ink, there is still a cold sword intention that penetrates the paper film and reaches the depths of people's hearts.
Ordinary warriors do not have a strong will. Not to mention practicing, they are not even qualified to watch.
Because if you watch it forcefully, before you can clearly see the martial arts secrets described in the sword manual, you will be pierced by the powerful sword intention first, piercing your mind and hurting your soul.
Nowadays, Ling Xiao's cultivation has been greatly improved, and his will is as firm as iron, but he can only read one third of this sword manual.
As for the remaining two-thirds, his cultivation level needs to be improved again before he can continue to watch. Otherwise, he may still be injured by the sword intention.
"The Beggar Sword God...the sword manual left by this stranger seems to be much higher than his own cultivation level."
"So the beggar sword god who passed away was probably not just in the Earth Yuan realm!"
Ling Xiao closed the sword manual on his knees. On the writing, the four words "Seven Deadly Swords" were written: "This sword manual is known as the 'Seven Deadly Swords'. The entire secret book, that is, only
Seven moves, although this sword move is very few, it is very refined. It is the aggregation of tens of millions of sword moves, with great emphasis on killing."
"Currently, I can barely see about two and a half sword moves."
"So, the most I can do now is the 'Seven Deadly Swords', and the first two swords are a little more."
"But even so, if it can be cultivated, it will become my biggest trump card at present, second only to the Immortal Imperial Body at the first level of Dacheng Realm."
When Ling Xiao thought of this, some emotions burst out of his eyes, and then he suddenly calmed down: "In three days, there are still three days until the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. At that time, the battle between the young geniuses of the four major families will begin."
"So the time I can use to practice these two and a half sword skills is only three short days..."
Three days, relatively speaking, is indeed a short time.
You must know that the sword manual of the Beggar Sword God is very profound, and it will take several months to master even one sword move.
But Ling Xiao only had three days, and he still had to practice two and a half moves, which was indeed a bit difficult.
However, Ling Xiao was not discouraged by this, and his expression was as calm as before: "Three days are short, but for me, it is enough."
Ling Xiao whispered, and although his voice was not loud, it was full of firmness and strength, indestructible and full of endless self-confidence.
Ling Xiao's self-confidence is not groundless. It is the result of his more than three hundred years of life experience in his previous life and the accumulation of dozens of various swordsmanship and martial arts. These things are far beyond the capabilities of those who are practicing swordsmanship for the first time.
Therefore, although three days is short, it may be enough for Ling Xiao.
In silence, day and night continue to alternate.
After doing this three times, it was already three days later, and it was the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which was the day when the young genius competition between the four major families began.
But on this day, the forbidden training room where Ling Xiao belonged was as tightly closed as it was three days ago. It seemed that Ling Xiao had not yet understood the sword manual "Seven Deadly Swords" left by the beggar sword god.
"What's going on...Why is Xiao'er still practicing? It's already this time. If we delay any longer, I'm afraid we'll miss this year's Young Genius Competition."
Outside the training room, Ling Shouxin left behind the entire family's affairs and accompanied Uncle Fu and Ling Xiao's friends Ling Hai and his son, waiting around the room anxiously.
Although they were very nervous in their hearts, they had no idea what to do.
Because Ling Xiao had explained a few days ago that his retreat this time was extremely important. If he could succeed, his combat power would skyrocket.
Therefore, under this situation, Ling Shouxin would never interrupt unless it was a truly critical moment.
"Shou Xian, it's getting late. The other branches of the family are still waiting for you to preside over the 'genius battle'. Why don't you go ahead and get busy. Xiao'er will be guarded by me. Once
Xiao'er broke through the barrier, and I quickly took him to the Sunset Canyon where this genius battle was held."
Seeing that the sun was high in the sky and it was getting late, Ling Hai's father, a very strong middle-aged man, said to Ling Shouxin.
"Jianzhong, I'm worried that Xiao'er will forcefully break through the barrier under great pressure and cause harm to herself, so I'm not too worried!"
Hearing the words of Ling Hai's father, Ling Jianzhong, Ling Shouxin sighed and said: "But at this point, there is nothing we can do. I have no choice but to guard it by you, while I will take charge of the family affairs. Otherwise, the other rooms,
So I want to use this matter to cause trouble again..."
However, just when Ling Shouxin had no choice but to make a decision.
There was no movement in the forbidden training room for three days and three nights. Suddenly, a strong sword intent erupted.
This sword intent is strong, domineering, and indestructible!
Like a tall mountain rising into the sky, it rises into the sky and goes straight into Qingming. Ling Shouxin, who has reached the tenth level of pulse condensation stage, feels a chill in his heart.
There was a feeling that the tip of the sword was pressed against the vital part of his throat. It seemed that the next moment, his throat would be shattered by the tip of the sword and he would die on the spot.
"This... such a powerful sword intent, solemn and cold, is simply much more powerful than a warrior at the tenth level of the Pulse Condensation Stage!"
Clearly feeling the sword intent coming out of the forbidden training room, Ling Shouxin and others were shocked at first, and then their faces showed expressions of ecstasy.
Because as expected, this strong sword intent must have come from Ling Xiao who was in seclusion.
And from this strong sword intent, it can be seen that Ling Xiao's retreat has been successful, and no one questions it!
"Bang!" There was an explosion, and the huge stone door directly in front of the forbidden training room where Ling Xiao was located was hit by a strong force and then shattered in all directions.
Immediately afterwards, a tall figure stepped out from the shattered stone door.
Ling Shouxin and others who were staying outside the forbidden training room took a look and suddenly discovered that the figure was Ling Xiao, who had been practicing in seclusion for many days.
"Xiao'er, you're finally released from seclusion!" Seeing the young man whose whole body exuded the stench of sweat, Ling Shouxin didn't dislike him at all. He walked up and patted his shoulder and said.
"Dad, I'm worrying you."
Facing Ling Shouxin's red and swollen eyes and face full of exhaustion, Ling Xiao said with some guilt in his heart.
"As long as you succeed in your cultivation, this worry is nothing."
After his son's reluctance, Ling Shouxin didn't want to show his weak side, so he put aside the topic and asked: "Xiao'er, how did you gain from this retreat? Just now, a sword intent broke out. Did you practice some kind of advanced swordsmanship, and you also practiced it?
A very high state?"
"Yes, dad, during this retreat, I am indeed honing a sword skill."
In front of trustworthy people such as Ling Shouxin and Ling Hai, Ling Xiao naturally did not hide anything and simply said: "I obtained this swordsmanship and martial arts book a few months ago, but due to my low cultivation level,
Due to the restrictions, I have not practiced until half a month ago, and I have only tried to practice now. Today, I have achieved some success."
"A sword fighting skill?"
Hearing this, Ling Shouxin nodded and said: "Swordsmanship and martial arts focus on killing. Before this 'Youth Genius Battle' starts, you can practice it to a small level. It will come in handy and become a trump card for winning with one move."
Hearing Ling Shouxin's words, Ling Xiao also nodded.
Although he had not yet fully understood the entire sword manual left by the Beggar Sword God this time in seclusion, he had only mastered the first two swords among the 'Seven Deadly Swords'.
However, the lethality of these two sword moves is astonishing, reaching the level of pseudo-Earth Yuan realm.
Once it is displayed, even warriors at the tenth level of the pulse condensation stage will be intimidated and flee. It can be called a powerful trump card.
"Okay, okay... you two, father and son, are really getting more and more involved as we talk!"
Seeing Ling Xiao and Ling Shouxin talking deeply as if no one else was watching, Ling Hai's father, Ling Jianzhong, standing next to them, couldn't help but smile and remind: "It's already late for the 'Young Genius War' to start, we still need to lead
The tribesmen from other branches should seize the time and rush to the agreed training place 'Sunset Canyon'."
"If we delay any longer, I'm afraid we will be complained or even criticized by the other three major families."
Hearing Ling Jianzhong's reminder, Ling Shouxin slapped his head and said: "I am too excited... Xiao'er, hurry up and get ready, bring all kinds of elixirs, weapons, etc., and then follow me
Rush to the place where this 'Youth Genius Battle' begins, the 'Sunset Canyon' on the west side of Black Rock City."
Hearing Ling Shouxin's words, Ling Xiao nodded and quickly prepared.
In about half a stick of incense, Ling Xiao was ready and ready to go.