All of us are one

Chapter 92 Fang Jumie

"Gift?"

Jiang Yanming was somewhat surprised, not expecting Jiang Zhi to prepare a gift for him.

Not long after.

The two entered the side room, where they could see many rare and precious items, which appeared to be Jiang Zhi's private treasure trove.

"This is it." Jiang Zhi took a sheathed sword from the weapon rack.

"What is this?" Jiang Yanming asked in confusion.

"This is a weapon from the Thousand Machines Sect, its sword name is 'Ten Directions Annihilation'," Jiang Zhi said calmly.

"The Demonic Sword 'Ten Directions Annihilation'?" Jiang Yanming was taken aback upon hearing this.

"You know?" Jiang Zhi asked in surprise.

"I've heard of it." Jiang Yanming nodded. He learned about the name "Strange Sword" from Mr. Chen at the Great River Alliance's headquarters on Twin Islands.

"Your mother came from the Thousand Machines Sect, and your elder brother is skilled with a sword, so I acquired it as a gift for your return to the Divine Martial Kingdom," Jiang Zhi said. "Now, it's yours."

After saying that, Jiang Zhi stretched out his hand holding the "Ten Directions Annihilation" sword, and held the sword with his palm facing upward.

Jiang Yanming took the sword and examined it carefully. He found that the scabbard of the sword was quite exquisite. The surface was made of some kind of leather, which was soft yet hard, and it was not easy to slip out of his hand.

The hilt is equally exquisite, with a reddish-black gemstone inlaid at the end, resembling a reddish eye, giving it an eerie feel.

"Do you know why 'Ten Directions Annihilation' is called the Ghost Sword?" Jiang Zhi asked.

Jiang Yanming shook his head: "I don't know."

"Try gripping the hilt of the sword," Jiang Zhi reminded him.

Jiang Yanming did as instructed. When he gripped the hilt of the sword with his right hand, he felt something unusual about it, as if the hilt could be turned.

Click click click!

As Jiang Yanming turned the sword hilt, a sound like mechanical gears turning rang out.

The sound is very faint and easily overlooked if you don't listen carefully.

"Now you can draw your sword," Jiang Zhi said again. "Examine the blade carefully."

With a clang, the longsword was drawn.

Jiang Yanming faced the open door and carefully examined the sword in the sunlight, unexpectedly discovering many tiny cracks on the blade.

"Did you see that?" Jiang Zhi asked.

"Yes." Jiang Yanming nodded. "There's a crack in the sword."

"Those cracks are why 'Ten Directions Annihilation' is called the Ghost Sword," Jiang Zhi said calmly.

"Why?" Jiang Yanming asked, puzzled.

"Give me the sword." Jiang Zhi reached out and took the "Ten Directions Annihilation" sword from Jiang Yanming.

"Come with me." Jiang Zhi led Jiang Yanming into the courtyard, pointing his sword at a large tree not far away with one hand, and said, "Watch closely."

call out!

Jiang Zhi thrust out his sword with one hand, and several faint black streaks shot out, piercing the trunks of distant trees.

"Is this a hidden weapon?" Jiang Yanming frowned slightly.

Judging from Jiang Zhi's ordinary sword-drawing movements, there must be a mechanism on the elusive sword "Ten Directions Annihilation". Once the mechanism is activated, it can launch hidden weapons to catch the enemy off guard.

"Heh." Jiang Zhi chuckled lightly, "It's not as simple as a hidden weapon. Take another look."

As he swung his longsword, the hidden weapon that had previously pierced the tree transformed into a black streak of light and flew back, landing back on the sword, as if time had reversed.

"This?" Jiang Yanming exclaimed in surprise.

This method is too similar to the magical artifacts used by cultivators. No wonder his father mistook the black flying sword he was using for the work of the Thousand Machines Sect.

He had previously guessed that the Thousand Machines Sect had a method similar to flying swords, and now it seems that his guess was correct!

"The 'Ten Directions Annihilation' is called the Deceptive Sword because its blade can separate." Jiang Zhi sheathed his sword, holding it with one hand, and said, "By controlling the separated blade with Qi, one can achieve unexpected long-range attacks and allow the blade to return to the body of the sword."

"What are the requirements for using 'Ten Directions Annihilation'?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"Once you reach the second level of the Qi Condensation Realm and meet the basic usage requirements, it's a bit troublesome to retrieve the sword blade after it's been launched. You need to get closer and use your Qi to drive it," Jiang Zhi explained. "Once you reach the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm and meet the normal usage standards, it's relatively easier to retrieve the sword blade."

"Only those who have reached the fourth level of the Qi Condensation Realm or above can easily control it. As long as the blade is not restricted, it can be retracted in the blink of an eye, and the retracted blade can also injure the enemy."

Jiang Yanming pondered upon hearing this.

If he can easily control "Ten Directions Annihilation", then when fighting enemies, these detachable blades will be very powerful, and enemies may be stabbed or even killed in one blow if they are not careful.

Even if the enemy is careful and manages to dodge one blade's attack, they may not be able to dodge multiple blades. Not to mention that the returning blades can also cause damage, and the back-and-forth of the blades will distract the enemy.

but……

"The 'Ten Directions Annihilation' technique also has other drawbacks. The sword blade's return can injure the enemy, but it can also injure the user," Jiang Yanming said. "I imagine that using the method of separating and returning the sword blade consumes a lot of internal energy, especially for those at the second and third stages of the Qi Condensation Realm."

"Very perceptive. 'Ten Directions Annihilation' does indeed have the flaws you mentioned." Jiang Zhi nodded in approval.

He then twirled his sword, pointed the hilt at Jiang Yanming, and asked, "So, are you satisfied with this gift?"

"Thank you." Jiang Yanming took the "Ten Directions Annihilation" sword and sheathed it.

Undeniably, "Ten Directions Annihilation" has many shortcomings, especially since with his current level of Qi cultivation, he is unable to use this weapon known as the Deceptive Sword.

But he will need it in the future, and the existence of "Ten Directions Annihilation" can also provide a basis for his future use of the flying sword, making others believe that the flying sword is a special weapon from the Thousand Machines Sect.

When Jiang Zhi heard Jiang Yanming express his gratitude, a fleeting smile appeared on his face.

"The inner library contains many essential sword techniques that can help you learn swordsmanship," Jiang Zhi advised. "To master 'Ten Directions Annihilation,' you must first be proficient in swordsmanship."

"Okay." Jiang Yanming nodded.

"If I'm not mistaken, when you broke through to the Qi and Blood Condensation Realm, a trace of sword intent participated in guiding your Qi and Blood," Jiang Zhi advised. "The profound mysteries you've comprehended should contain sword intent; don't waste your talent for swordsmanship."

"Sword intent..." Jiang Yanming pondered in his heart.

What he comprehended was the profound meaning of the fusion of the surging waves and the visualization of the mysterious water, pursuing the accumulation of power and the sudden burst of force to severely injure or kill the enemy.

"The profound meaning I have comprehended is similar to that of the sword cultivators in the cultivation world," Jiang Yanming thought to himself. "It is said that sword cultivators have extremely powerful killing methods. They cultivate and accumulate sword intent in their daily lives. When they fight against powerful enemies, their sword intent surges and they can reach the point where a single sword strike can break through all laws."

"The profound meaning I have comprehended contains sword intent, and the accumulation of power and strength is similar to the accumulation of sword intent. Perhaps I can try to follow the path of sword cultivator, not pursuing the goal of breaking all laws with one sword, but only needing to severely injure or kill the enemy with one sword."

Thinking of this, Jiang Yanming nodded and said, "Yes, I will go to the library to read the essentials of swordsmanship."

"I'll have someone send it over. The library is crowded and noisy; it's not a good place for you to be," Jiang Zhi reminded him. "Don't forget, on the Blood Rain and Killing Pavilion's bounty lists, your bounty is second only to the top experts."

"Okay." Jiang Yanming did not refuse.

"Let's go, the food should be ready." Jiang Zhi took the lead and walked towards the backyard.