I, Who Hate Marine So Much, Have Become A Future Nika?

Chapter 44: Flying Flame Spirit Slash

After struggling with a difficult problem for a long time, Yan Lingdie felt as if she had taken a cold shower during the hottest days of summer. She felt refreshed and focused all her attention on solving the sword technique problem.

If no one disturbed her, she could immerse herself in intense practice for a whole day and night.

However, in less than thirty seconds, she snapped out of her immersed state.

...The Sword Heart that had entered Yan Lingdie's consciousness was only ten percent to begin with, and it was further diminished by half during the Integrated Union. The remaining Sword Heart dissipated soon after.

Without the boost provided by the Sword Heart, Yan Lingdie fell from the state of clarity.

The fall in her cultivation level made her feel lost, as if something was missing from her heart.

To fall at such a crucial moment was like being interrupted during a climax, causing Yan Lingdie to uncontrollably shout, "Don't go, don't leave me..."

After shouting, she quickly turned to Zhong Cang in a panic and urged, "Quick, give me another chance, let me experience that feeling again."

Seeing Yan Lingdie's anxiousness, Zhong Cang raised his hands and smiled bitterly, gesturing for her to look at the increasingly displeased Shui Bo beside them.

"Miss Yan, it's no problem for me to add the Sword Heart for you, I had already planned to do so. But you should explain it to your protector first. If this continues, I might be killed by this senior," Shui Bo said.

"Huh?"

Finally, Yan Lingdie reacted.

Seeing that Shui Bo's complexion was indeed not good, she quickly explained that she was fine.

However, Shui Bo did not immediately believe her.

After sizing up his young miss and glancing at the jade pendant hanging around her neck, he realized that it had not reacted. Only then did Shui Bo breathe a sigh of relief and apologize to Zhong Cang, "Zhong, I'm sorry about earlier."

"It's alright, it's your job," Zhong Cang replied.

After confirming that everything was fine, Zhong Cang flicked his sword again and performed the Twelve Melodies of Jade Heaven Tower, adding the Sword Heart to Yan Lingdie.

Unfortunately, the jade pendant carved into a phoenix bird had a strong resistance to mental penetration, causing Zhong Cang's Sword Heart to be filtered out by ninety percent each time.

This obstacle meant that Yan Lingdie could only experience the Sword Heart for thirty seconds.

Feeling unsatisfied, Yan Lingdie closed off the effect of the phoenix jade pendant without needing any persuasion from Zhong Cang.

Looking at the still glowing jade pendant and Shui Bo, who did not stop her, Zhong Cang felt that Yan Lingdie probably hadn't completely deactivated all the functions of the jade pendant.

"Besides protection, this phoenix jade pendant should also have a detection and warning function... Oh well, it's none of my business."

Not wanting to harm or influence Yan Lingdie's thoughts, Zhong Cang didn't dwell on this matter.

With the retreat of the phoenix jade pendant's protection, Zhong Cang's sword technique finally began to take effect through the transmission of sword sounds.

Now, with a single flick of his sword, he could give Yan Lingdie a three to five-minute experience of being a sword prodigy.

The long period of insight allowed Yan Lingdie to unravel many doubts about sword techniques and comprehend a formidable sword move.

Afterward, Yan Lingdie did not continue to meditate and seek enlightenment but maintained the Sword Heart and started sparring with Zhong Cang.

Although the sword is considered the gentleman among weapons, its nature as a tool for killing cannot be changed. Therefore, sword techniques are best honed through actual combat.

Zhong Cang was certain that with the boost of the Sword Heart, Yan Lingdie's proficiency in sword techniques would rapidly improve during battles.

The only thing that frustrated Zhong Cang was that Yan Lingdie, who already possessed abundant mana and a strong physique, was like a young tiger, fierce and full of boundless potential.

With the Sword Heart, she was completely unstoppable, fully unleashing her own strength.

Roaring like a tiger in the mountains, flooding like a dragon into the sea, the liberated Yan Lingdie brought immense pressure to Zhong Cang. In their first battle with the Sword Heart, Zhong Cang unexpectedly lost.

In the subsequent battles, even if Zhong Cang exerted all his efforts, he couldn't maintain a hundred percent victory.

"Flame Spirit Slash!"

"Whirling..."

Strong winds and blazing flames clashed fiercely on the arena, one manipulating the wind, the other controlling the flames.

The power of the swift wind accompanies him, allowing Zhong Cang to move at an extremely fast speed. The occasional shooting air blades that break through the air make Zhong Cang's range extremely wide.

In addition, he can also ride the wind and ascend into the air, transforming himself from a ground unit into an ace in aerial combat.

However, as strong as Zhong Cang is, Yan Lingdie's strength is even more dominant.

The magnificent Heavenly Flame Spirit of Yan Lingdie allows her to shatter rocks and split the earth with a single sword strike.

The scorching flames that surround her make Zhong Cang hesitant to approach.

Previously, Zhong Cang could find opportunities by using his exquisite sword techniques and deflecting his giant sword.

But after obtaining Sword Heart, even though Yan Lingdie's Sword Heart is five times weaker than Zhong Cang's (Yan Lingdie 0.3, Zhong Cang 1.5), she still doesn't reveal many flaws.

The sword technique Yan Lingdie comprehended after solving her doubts, the Flying Flame Spirit Slash, brings endless pressure to Zhong Cang.

"Screech!"

Accompanied by a sharp cry, Yan Lingdie swings her sword with all her might, unexpectedly forming a firebird out of flames that fiercely swoops towards Zhong Cang.

What catches his attention even more is that this firebird resembles sword qi, but it also seems alive.

The firebird in swift flight is even capable of making slight turns.

This kind of attack with automatic tracking greatly increases the pressure on Zhong Cang.

However, the pressure doesn't crush Zhong Cang; instead, it makes his eyes shine even brighter.

"Good, come!"

"Roar!"

With a loud shout, body and mind merging, Zhong Cang unleashes a full-force air blade, cutting the firebird in half.

...

The pressure, like a mountain, combined with the characteristics of Sword Heart, completely unleashes Zhong Cang's physical potential, and his swordsmanship becomes stronger and stronger in the duel.

Even Zhong Cang, who could only perform basic sword techniques before, unexpectedly achieves an Integrated Union between his swordsmanship and the Five Beasts Infusion Technique under intense pressure, allowing his swordsmanship to possess some characteristics of the five beasts.

The ferocity of a tiger, the solidity of a turtle, and the agility of a silver dragonfish...

On one side, Zhong Cang makes rapid progress.

On the other side, Yan Lingdie is also enjoying herself.

With the addition of Sword Heart, her own strength is fully unleashed, making Yan Lingdie more and more comfortable as she fights.

Moreover, when fighting against others, if the enemy is too strong, she will be killed, which is not enjoyable.

If the enemy is too weak, at the beginning, it may be satisfying to easily defeat them, but after a long battle, it becomes boring.

Only when the strength is similar can they truly enjoy the fight.

With Sword Heart, both Yan Lingdie and Zhong Cang possess stronger strength and exceptional swordsmanship. They can be described as meeting talented individuals and encountering worthy opponents.

In such battles, they experience both victory and defeat, but instead, it makes them addicted to the fight.

"Boom..."

The exhilarating battle continues for several hours.

Of course, relying solely on their physical strength, they cannot persist for so long.

Fortunately, Yan Lingdie has spirit stones and resources. Enjoying the battle and being infatuated with Sword Heart, she is unwilling to leave and uses elixirs to restore their physical strength and spirits.

For Zhong Cang, prolonging the battle time and further honing himself is also beneficial, so he naturally does not refuse.

There is one more thing to mention. During the battle, Zhong Cang doesn't forget about his younger sister and often takes the time to bestow Sword Heart upon her, giving her something to do as well.

Regarding this, Yan Lingdie glances at him but doesn't pay any further attention. The suggestion she made earlier for her to leave is never mentioned again.

... Zhong Cang, who has revealed his Sword Heart, has gained even more respect.

(End of this chapter)