Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 496: Chapter 246: Sword Immortal Potential

Chen Cheng was about to leave when he suddenly stopped, shooting a sidelong glance at Night Owl Xiao Guzi.

The strange bird seemed a little guilty. It peeked at Chen Cheng before hurriedly diving into its nest in the bushes.

Then, a faint cooing sound drifted out, but it was clear that more than just Xiaoguzi was cooing!

"You little rascal, you even know how to bring a wife home on the sly!"

Sensing the presence of another Night Owl, Chen Cheng couldn’t help but laugh as he strode toward the Vermilion Bird Courtyard.

The Vermilion Bird Courtyard was rather quiet. A few red lanterns, decorated with the character for joy, cast a soft glow.

Liu Ruolan was standing at the entrance to the main residence. When she saw Chen Cheng walk in, a faint blush crept onto her face. She quickly lowered her head to bow, calling out shyly in a soft voice,

"Master-in-law."

’Master-in-law?’ Chen Cheng paused, taken aback. ’What kind of title is that?’

Liu Ruolan came to her senses. She had followed her mistress in her marriage into the Chens’ household, which meant she was now a maid of the Chens’. Calling him "Master-in-law" was, of course, no longer appropriate.

She quickly corrected herself. "Ma... Master."

"Mm." Chen Cheng gave a slight nod, seeing her flustered and uneasy expression.

The twenty-three- or twenty-four-year-old woman before him, in the prime of her life, seemed as naive as a young girl who had never seen the world, which gave her a certain adorable quality.

On an impulse, he reached out and pinched her slightly flushed cheek.

"Ah!" Although Liu Ruolan was Shen Qingyao’s personal handmaiden, she had always been proud. No man had ever taken such liberties with her.

Her mind was thrown into a panic, and her body trembled slightly.

Chen Cheng, however, made no further move. He opened the door and walked in, carrying his Long Saber.

Inside the room, candlelight flickered. The air was filled with a hazy steam from which drifted a faint, elegant fragrance.

Shen Qingyao was bathing in hot water strewn with flower petals.

...

When love arises, music and dance are soon to follow!

An unknown amount of time passed.

"Junior Brother Chen, you mustn’t."

Shen Qingyao suddenly cried out in alarm.

Chen Cheng didn’t answer. With a gentle probe, he was met with supple warmth.

The music played on, and the dance continued!

Not until the latter half of the night did Chen Cheng emerge, saber in hand, only to see Liu Ruolan huddled furtively by a distant wall.

Chen Cheng couldn’t be bothered to deal with her and walked straight out of the Vermilion Bird Courtyard and into the main garden.

From the treetops, he heard a series of "COO COO COO" sounds.

"You rascal, why aren’t you asleep at this hour!"

Chen Cheng raised his hand and flicked a jet of air toward the treetops.

The cooing stopped abruptly, as if Xiaoguzi had the guilty conscience of a thief.

The garden fell silent!

Chen Cheng smiled faintly and, Long Saber in hand, headed for the White Tiger Courtyard.

"Who’s there?" The moment he stepped through the gate, Shen Qingshuang’s wary voice called out.

Chen Cheng replied, "Senior Sister Qingshuang, it’s me."

"Junior Brother Chen, why are you still awake so late?"

"Aren’t you still awake too, Senior Sister Qingshuang?"

...

The music and dancing began anew, growing even more fervent and lasting until dawn!

...

For three consecutive days, Chen Cheng spent his days Cultivating the Martial Dao and his nights making music and dancing.

The two sisters, Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang, on the other hand, neglected their cultivation. On the rare occasions they even left their rooms, they had to use the walls for support just to walk!

...

「That day, after dinner.」

Chen Cheng was preparing to go to the Vermilion Bird Courtyard for his bath as usual, but Liu Ruolan stopped him the moment he stepped through the gate, saying that her mistress needed to rest.

Chen Cheng had no choice but to head for the White Tiger Courtyard.

But he was stopped there as well, by Su Zhiqing.

Senior Sister Qingshuang also needed to rest.

Chen Cheng wasn’t in the mood to sleep and didn’t want to disturb Mu Xiaowan’s rest, so he went to the main garden by himself.

That Xiaoguzi was still cooing strangely, making a passionate racket!

Chen Cheng once again flicked a jet of air to announce his presence, and only then did he get some peace and quiet.

Tonight, the weather was exceptionally clear.

The night sky was cloudless. A sliver of moon hung like a hook, and the countless stars twinkled.

Chen Cheng stood tall, gazing up at the vast, distant night sky. His mind grew increasingly clear and lucid, and he felt the faint stirrings of an epiphany.

’As the saying goes, solitary Yin cannot give birth, and lone Yang cannot grow. Thus, heaven and earth are a union of Yin and Yang.’

’I may have indulged myself a bit these past three days, but I have also reaped great rewards.’

’Before, my understanding of the Path of Yin and Yang was shallow. Now, I realize that the harmony of Yin and Yang can also allow one’s thoughts to flow freely.’

’And with a free-flowing mind, I can forge ahead with determination and advance with courage!’

Murmuring to himself, Chen Cheng suddenly stimulated his qi and blood, infusing it into the Flowing Light and Shadow Array.

The Long Saber in his hand shimmered with flowing light as its form slowly shifted, and in a moment, it had transformed into a Longsword.

This Floating Light and Shadow Inner Armor was truly worthy of being called a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact. Its mysteries were endless. During the day, he wore it as weighted inner armor to cultivate the Iron Armor Dragon Elephant Skill.

At night, when he slept, it would transform into a Long Saber to be placed by his bed.

And now, for practicing Swordsmanship, it had become a Longsword. It was truly versatile!

’A real man is never without his blade!’

A sharp glint flashed in Chen Cheng’s eyes, and a faint smile touched his lips.

He gave the sword a few test swings, but then sighed softly.

’It’s a shame. This Floating Light and Shadow Inner Armor is already too heavy when it’s a Long Saber, but since I’m used to the Long Saber, it’s still barely manageable.’

’But as a Longsword, it’s simply too heavy. Even with my current strength, it’s difficult to wield properly!’

’I’ll just have to get used to it over time!’

Chen Cheng’s feet traced the Seven-Star pattern as his body moved swiftly. The Longsword was as fast as the wind as he slowly began to practice the techniques, one move at a time.

It was, in fact, the Seven-Star Sword Technique he had just started cultivating.

The ultimate goal of cultivating the Seven-Star Sword Technique was to achieve the Star Moon Realm. This, when combined with the Radiant Sun Realm of the Primordial Yang Sword Technique, would form the Sun and Moon Realm—a harmony of Yin and Yang, and a type of Yin Yang Realm.

Although Chen Cheng had never cultivated a Dharma Gate like the Sutra of Ultimate Bliss, his days spent in perfect, intimate harmony with Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang had a similar effect.

Nourished by their Ultimate Yin Auras, he had faintly begun to comprehend it, which reminded him to cultivate this particular sword technique.

[Cultivation Progress for the Seven-Star Sword Technique has increased.]

...

With his mind flowing freely, Chen Cheng was completely absorbed in his cultivation. He quickly entered a wondrous state of pure focus, forgetting both himself and the world around him.

The Cultivation Progress for his Seven-Star Sword Technique increased at a blistering pace, with notifications appearing frequently on his panel.

[Skills: Seven-Star Sword Technique (Small Success...)]

[Skills: Seven-Star Sword Technique (Great Success...)]

...

Four hours later, in the garden, the Longsword in Chen Cheng’s hand shimmered with flowing light, his Sword Techniques now delicate and precise.

He had already cultivated the Seven-Star Sword Technique to the Perfection realm.

A short while later.

The light flowing from the Longsword in Chen Cheng’s hand flared brightly, each and every move creating visible ripples in the air.

The ripples constantly shifted position before forming seven afterimages, each occupying one of the seven-star positions.

Drawing on Star Power and the lay of the land, the Sword Momentum solidified and converged at the tip of the sword.

The flowing light also condensed at the sword’s tip, which shone with a blinding starlight!

The aura around Chen Cheng suddenly condensed. He thrust forward, unleashing seven streams of Sword Momentum. The seven points of starlight converged, flashed once, and vanished into a boulder about ten feet tall.

The great boulder only trembled slightly before falling still.

Chen Cheng reappeared, standing with his sword in hand and a faint smile on his face.

With a gentle flick of the blade, a faint gust of wind shot out and struck the boulder.

WHOOSH!

The great boulder suddenly emitted a soft sound and crumbled apart, turning into a pile of fine dust on the ground.

’This Seven-Star Sword Stance may follow a soft and yielding path, but its power is truly formidable!’

The smile on Chen Cheng’s face widened as he stood holding the Longsword, lost in thought.

’The Seven-Star Sword Stance’s immense power is partly due to its ability to borrow Star Power and use the lay of the land.’

’Thanks to my Concealment Secret Skill, my senses are sharp and my perception is meticulous, allowing me to clearly sense the Star Power and the terrain.’

’When I perform this Swordsmanship, it’s as if I have divine assistance.’

’The synergy is simply perfect!’

He called up his panel to check.

[Skills: Seven-Star Sword Technique (Perfection) (Seven-Star Sword Stance (12,520/100,000))]

’My Cultivation Progress is absurdly fast!’

’One reason for this speed is that my mind has been clear and free, allowing me to maintain that state of pure focus where I forget myself and the world.’

’The other reason is the perfect synergy!’

’If I cultivate this Star Moon Sword Skill to the Star Moon Realm and combine it with my Concealment Secret Skill, it’ll be perfect for nighttime ambushes.’

’I never expected that I’m not only good with a saber, but I also have a talent for the sword. I have the potential to be a Sword Immortal!’

’To venture into the Jianghu, sword in hand, killing a man every ten steps, to roam the forests and mountains with pride—all of that would be a simple matter!’

’The future is bright!’

The faint crow of a rooster echoed in the distance. Feeling refreshed and invigorated, Chen Cheng carried his Longsword and walked toward the Cyan Dragon Courtyard.

He tiptoed into the room, following a familiar path to gently smell the roses.

He had planned to catch up on some sleep, but found himself looking up again!

"Brother Cheng, what are you doing here?"

Mu Xiaowan eventually woke up. She turned and snuggled into Chen Cheng’s arms, her breath as fragrant as an orchid.

This stirred something improper in Chen Cheng again!

"Brother Cheng, you were just with Senior Sister Qingyao and Senior Sister Qingshuang, and still..." Mu Xiaowan’s voice was as faint as a gnat’s buzz.

Chen Cheng sighed softly. "They wouldn’t let me in. I was in the main garden practicing my Swordsmanship for a while."

"Ah?" Mu Xiaowan was stunned, then she let out a soft laugh. "Senior Sister Qingyao and Senior Sister Qingshuang said that for the past few days... they’ve been terribly exhausted!

"Brother Cheng, it’s... not that we can’t."

"Let’s sleep!" Chen Cheng planted a kiss on her cheek, then immediately composed himself, closed his eyes, and fell soundly asleep.

Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang were Bone Forger Realm Martial Artists. As long as they didn’t have children, it wouldn’t have a major impact on their Martial Arts Cultivation.

In fact, when Yin and Yang unite, there were all sorts of benefits.

But Mu Xiaowan, after all, was only at Skin Grinding Realm Perfection. She still needed to be cherished and protected.

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