Five-level Sword Intent!
With the four-level Sword Intent boosted by the Sword Spirit Realm, Qin Chu contended with the Sword Intent of Heavenly Sword Mountain and comprehended the Unity of Man and Sword, reaching the Realm where man is sword and sword is man. This is the essence of five-level Sword Intent. It is a different Concept from the Unity of Man and Sword in the Sword Spirit Realm. The Unity of Man and Sword in the Sword Spirit Realm is a mental perception; the Unity of Man and Sword in Sword Intent is a Concept perception.
With five-level Sword Intent, Qin Chu stood firm within the inscription, using the Sword Intent suppression of Heavenly Sword Mountain to temper his own Sword Intent.
Shang Shuyu's beautiful eyes were full of surprise. She never imagined Qin Chu could achieve such a degree; it was simply incredible. However, Shang Shuyu's gaze gradually changed from surprise to determination. She was the acknowledged Sword Dao Genius of her Family, and she believed that if Qin Chu could do it, she could too.
While Qin Chu was tempering his Sword Intent, Shang Shuyu stepped forward and also reached the inscription, beginning to comprehend five-level Sword Intent. Her four-level Sword Intent had also reached Perfection.
Feeling a bit fatigued, Qin Chu retreated. The impact of Heavenly Sword Mountain's five-level Sword Intent was too powerful and difficult to resist.
As Qin Chu retreated, Shang Shuyu's aura changed. Her graceful figure also exuded a powerful Sword Intent. After Qin Chu achieved a Breakthrough to five-level Sword Intent, she also reached that level.
"Very impressive!" Qin Chu muttered, then began to meditate. He actually wanted to leave, but Shang Shuyu was still there, so he had to wait.
Qin Chu stabilized his cultivation and Realm for two days, and then Shang Shuyu retreated from the five-level Sword Intent area.
"Are you done? If you're done, let's go home!" Qin Chu stood up.
Hearing Qin Chu say "let's go home," a blush appeared on Shang Shuyu's face.
Qin Chu said "let's go home" naturally, because he didn't know what was going on, but Shang Shuyu had different feelings. Qin Chu was the man in her marriage contract, and her refusal of the White Tiger Saint Clan Prince's proposal was also related to Qin Chu. A good horse doesn't wear two saddles; she was unwilling to have a marriage contract and still marry another man.
Qin Chu took Shang Shuyu away from Heavenly Sword Mountain and returned to Heavenly Sword City. Upon entering Heavenly Sword City, Qin Chu found a small tavern.
"We both had a Breakthrough, we should celebrate," Qin Chu said to Shang Shuyu.
Shang Shuyu nodded. Her Sword Intent's Breakthrough to five-level had greatly increased her strength.
"Junior Brother, pay more attention to your safety. You need to hide a bit, or you'll be in danger. Those people won't let you go," Shang Shuyu said to Qin Chu. She was a bit worried. If members of the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan were discovered by the White Tiger Saint Clan and the Blazing Thunder Saint Clan, they would definitely be wiped out. They would never give the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan a chance to rise again.
Qin Chu raised his wine glass to Shang Shuyu, "Thank you, Senior Sister. I'm very happy to see Senior Sister in Heavenly Sword City."
"I'm happy to see you too!" Shang Shuyu clinked her glass with Qin Chu's.
After a few drinks with Shang Shuyu, Qin Chu stood up, waved to Shang Shuyu, and then left the tavern.
Watching Qin Chu leave, Shang Shuyu no longer had her usual composure. If the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan hadn't met with an accident more than ten years ago, this would have been the man she was to marry.
After leaving the tavern, Qin Chu went to the inn where Qin Longxuan was staying.
Entering the inn, Qin Chu found many hidden guards present. He knew that these people might be from the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan.
Arriving at Qin Longxuan's courtyard, Qin Chu saw Qin Longxuan giving instructions to a black-robed man.
Seeing Qin Chu arrive, the black-clothed man bowed and left.
"Third Uncle," Qin Chu greeted Qin Longxuan.
"Your cultivation has had a Breakthrough, that's very good!" Qin Longxuan scrutinized Qin Chu.
"How is Third Uncle's recovery? And my aunt?" Qin Chu asked after looking at Qin Longxuan.
"Third Uncle has fully recovered. Your aunt is in seclusion!" Qin Longxuan said.
As Qin Longxuan spoke, the courtyard gate was pushed open, and Qin Lingxi walked in.
Turning his head, Qin Chu's face lit up with joy, because Qin Lingxi's hair color had changed; it was now a head of black hair.
"Qin Chu, Auntie has recovered," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"Good, that's great! It seems the Medicinal Pill was still very effective!" Qin Chu said with a smile.
"Hmm? Your cultivation has had a Breakthrough, that's good news!" Qin Lingxi noticed the change in Qin Chu's cultivation.
Qin Chu's Spirit Concealment Art only suppressed his Bloodline Power; it did not suppress his cultivation, so everyone could see his cultivation.
"The Heavenly Sword Mountain Sword Intent eruption period is coming. The more strength one has, the more security one has," Qin Chu said.
Qin Lingxi sat down, "Qin Chu, Auntie wants to tell you something. Some time ago, Auntie arranged for people to clean up a dark spot of the Black Tortoise Saint Clan and investigate Qingyi's situation. He is still alive and is currently imprisoned in the Black Ice Dungeon of the Black Tortoise Saint Clan!"
Hearing this news, Qin Chu's body trembled. Qingyi... During Mo Daozi's divination, he had seen an image of this man. It was his desperate struggle that gave Qin Lingxi the chance to break through with him.
"Auntie, I must save him!" Qin Chu said to Qin Lingxi.
"Yes, we must save him, no matter the cost, we must rescue him," Qin Lingxi nodded.
"Lingxi, some of our forces have gathered. This time, we will make sure those who come to Heavenly Sword City never return!" Qin Longxuan's face showed murderous intent. He had endured for too long.
"Third Uncle, a direct confrontation is not appropriate. If we do that, we will face suppression from both sides. It's not feasible yet. This time, we need to eliminate some important figures without revealing our identities, so they won't even know what happened. They used underhanded tactics back then, so now we'll stab them in the dark," Qin Lingxi stated her idea.
Qin Longxuan looked at Qin Lingxi, "We'll do as you say. Third Uncle's thinking isn't as good as yours."
At this moment, a black-clothed man entered the courtyard, "Princess, Lingtian Sword Su Mu has arrived in Heavenly Sword City. Also, there's another piece of news: the Lord of Black Prison has acted and killed the Old Demon of the Blood Sea!"
"Lingtian Sword Su Mu... He has some friendship with our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, we should pay him a visit later; the Lord of Black Prison acting is also a big deal, but it's not very relevant to us right now. Continue to monitor the situation in Heavenly Sword City," Qin Lingxi said.
The black-clothed man bowed and left.
"Lingtian Sword, why is this fellow here? He can't enter Heavenly Sword Mountain's Sword Intent eruption period," Qin Longxuan frowned.
"His arrival must have some purpose, but what purpose is hard to say. The Lord of Black Prison appearing... This world is truly about to be in chaos. He was silent for nearly thirty years, and now he appears; who knows what that means," Qin Lingxi paced back and forth, contemplating.
"Third Uncle, Auntie, I have met Su Mu, and I have also met the Lord of Black Prison," Qin Chu said to Qin Lingxi and Qin Longxuan.