Published: March 8, 2025
“Still don’t understand, shouldn’t being more comprehensive be better?” Chu Yang furrowed his brows.
“What kind of theory is that? Nonsense! To put it simply, Gu Duxing specializes in swords, while Dong Wushang specializes in knives; therefore, their progress will be faster than those who train in both sword and knife simultaneously, and their power will be more impressive and pure. Conversely, what if a person simultaneously practices knives, guns, swords, halberds, axes, scythes... what would happen?”
The Sword Spirit said, “And your bodily condition is exactly like this. When you truly break through to a new level, you'll need to advance simultaneously in seven aspects, and only when all of them reach a certain level can you level up!”
“It’s like studying—others only need to read one book to pass, but you need to read seven.” The Sword Spirit continued, “Do you still think you will be faster than others?”
Chu Yang was left speechless: “Huh? It’s actually like that?”
The Sword Spirit was also puzzled: “I don't know why the last Nine Calamity Sword Master turned out to be so peculiar.”
Chu Yang cautiously asked, “How many people with my type of constitution are there in the Nine Heavens Pavilion?”
“According to the records of the Nine Heavens Pavilion, in the past millions of years, a super talent like Mo Qingwu has never appeared; it’s unprecedented…?”
The Sword Spirit said uncertainly, “Your situation is as rare as Mo Qingwu’s, both being unseen for millions of years. A trash constitution that is remarkably pathetic like yours has also never appeared before, roughly speaking…” The Sword Spirit sighed.
Chu Yang's temples were throbbing, gritting his teeth: “But how do you explain my rapid progress? I’m already at the supreme sixth rank pinnacle, and I’m about to break through to supreme seventh rank! In the entire Nine Heavens Continent, who else has my pace?”
The Sword Spirit disdainfully said, “What you said is a fact, but this fact has preconditions. You’ve said yourself that you’re the fastest in the Nine Heavens Continent, but not in the Nine Heavens Pavilion! Once you get up there, you’ll understand the difference.”
As they spoke, the Sword Spirit chuckled, “Sword Master Lord, what do you think? Feeling disappointed?”
Chu Yang huffed, “Even if my constitution is really trash, so what? I will still rise to a level that everyone admires; moreover, my constitution may not be as unbearable as you say.”
This statement from Chu Yang was mostly out of anger; yet even he and the Sword Spirit… did not realize just how remarkable his so-called ‘trash constitution that hasn’t appeared in millions of years’ really was!
Unprecedented since ancient times is no small matter, but that is a later discussion.
The Sword Spirit shook his head vigorously: “Not necessarily! That’s too pessimistic! The facts are right before your eyes, why deceive yourself? Do you believe what you just said?”
Chu Yang angrily retorted, “How am I deceiving myself? I ask you, what position can my current level reach in the Nine Heavens Pavilion?”
“Profound level, upper grade.” The Sword Spirit replied, “Not bad, just acceptable.”
“What are the specific ranks in the Nine Heavens Pavilion? Give me a clear answer!” Chu Yang pressed, biting down his words.
“Profound level, spirit level, human level, earth level, heavenly level; saint level, celestial level, sage level.” The Sword Spirit explained, “Your Lord Sovereign is currently at the sage level.”
“What about above that?” Chu Yang inquired.
“I really don’t know about the next levels!” The Sword Spirit said, “However, the heaven’s gate holy sovereign should have reached that unknown level; as for how strong it is, it has already exceeded my understanding.”
“So, my current level in the Nine Heavens Pavilion is just at the bottom, merely acceptable…” Chu Yang took a deep breath, feeling an indescribable sensation, and let out a bitter laugh.