Chapter 367: Chapter 207: Mixed Element Body Refining Skill, Comprehending the Sword Momentum_2 With the previous strength of his body, the Sword Qi whirlwind would have left him with torn skin and gushing blood after just one encounter. However, now, with the activation of the Mixed Element Body Refining Skill, he could withstand ten strikes with only a small crack appearing on his skin. The difference here is tenfold! The intensity of this Sword Qi whirlwind is not weak. Even with Wen Mingyan’s restrictions in place, it is equivalent to a full-strength blow from an ordinary Silver Bone Realm practitioner. In other words, Gu Sheng could now stand and let someone of the same realm attack him without much risk of being fatally injured! Such exaggerated physical strength is unattainable even in the Golden Bone Realm. Only Bone Refining Realm masters, whose bodies have been tempered by Spiritual Power, possess such durability! Iron Stone Fist, Flying Thunder Leg, and Golden Body Skill—these three body refinement martial arts have their unique strengths: Iron Stone Fist emphasizes power, Flying Thunder Leg focuses on speed, and Golden Body Skill enhances physical toughness. Now that the three techniques have merged, it shouldn’t merely boost one aspect alone. Gu Sheng immediately swung his fist at a nearby mountain wall. "Boom!" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦 Gu Sheng’s punch landed squarely on the mountain wall, creating a loud crashing sound. He felt the entire wall tremble violently, as the mountaintop rained down a cascade of rocks. After deflecting all the falling debris, he noticed a large, deep pit where his fist had struck, with spider-web-like cracks radiating outward. "Hiss! This... my strength has grown this much?" Gu Sheng hadn’t employed any martial arts in this punch—it was solely brute strength. Judging by the state of the wall, this punch was at least ten times stronger than before! Previously, Gu Sheng’s strength might have been sufficient to fell a tree, but creating such a terrifying pit in stone wall was utterly impossible! Seeing how much his physical prowess and strength had improved, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but burst into a sprint. As he ran, he seemed to soar with the wind, covering hundreds of meters in the blink of an eye. This speed was ten times faster than his previous best, even with full activation of the First-Level Speed Boost! "Hiss! Such a powerful body refinement technique! My current speed, strength, and physical toughness would even make Golden Bone Realm practitioners shake their heads in disbelief! If I break through to the Golden Bone Realm and transform my Sword Momentum into Sword Qi, could I go toe-to-toe with a First-Level Bone Refining expert?" At this thought, passion ignited in Gu Sheng’s heart, and he plunged back into the Sword Qi Wind Cave to continue his training. This time, he stayed in the Sword Qi Wind Cave until dinner. When Wen Mingyan learned of this, he immediately scolded him with a stern face: "Xiao Sheng, the destructive force of the Sword Qi whirlwind isn’t something to take lightly! Sword Dao training cannot be rushed! You must not endure inside for so long next time—if your physical foundation gets damaged, it will not be worth the cost." Wen Mingyan was unaware of Gu Sheng’s advancements in body refinement martial arts and simply assumed his disciple was desperate to grasp Sword Momentum. Therefore, he reprimanded and cautioned him. For ordinary people, Gu Sheng’s abilities were too extraordinary to comprehend. Although Wen Mingyan genuinely cared for him, Gu Sheng still preferred to keep this to himself. Gu Sheng nodded in agreement, then returned to his room to resume his daily practice after dinner. The next morning, as Gu Sheng opened his eyes, he noticed something strange. "Why has my cultivation speed increased so much again? Could it be related to Mixed Element Body Refining Skill?" Aside from feeling his cultivation hastening, he also felt the power associated with Mixed Element Body Refining Skill strengthening within him. Gu Sheng quickly opened his status panel to check. [Name]: Gu Sheng [Age]: 18 [Realm]: Bone Refining Realm (Silver Bone) [Martial Arts]: Chopping Wood (First-Level Splitting), Archery (First-Level Penetration), Mixed Element Body Refining Skill (First-Level 2%), Shapeshifting (First-Level Strong Body), Snake Breath Skill (First-Level Snake Breathing), Furious Blood Three Forms (Perfect 44%), Helian Weapon Casting Skill (Small Success 75%), Blood Activation Skill (Small Success 85%), Shadow Concealment Skill (Small Success 1%) ... "It actually increased by 1%! Could it be that Mixed Element Body Refining Skill, unlike other body refinement techniques, doesn’t require additional methods and improves alongside Martial Arts cultivation?" Seeing the 1% growth overnight, Gu Sheng began to muse. If this were true, it would be terrifyingly advantageous. Does this mean he could reap dual benefits of martial arts and realm improvements within the same cultivation time? This was practically like cheating! It was utterly absurd, yet Gu Sheng loved it! "Phew! Right now, all my attributes are already at the peak of this realm. It looks like I should focus on mastering Sword Momentum earlier! There are just four and a half months left—I must live up to my master’s expectations! Train the sword, train the sword!" Muttering to himself, Gu Sheng flipped out of bed, washed up quickly, and headed outside to pick up a wooden sword for practice. As his understanding of Sword Momentum grew clearer, the wooden sword in his hand began to leave minor marks on the practice stakes—though they were only harmless white traces for now. Given his greatly increased strength, he was extra cautious not to use too much force. Practicing on stakes wasn’t just about repetitive hacking. During this process, one had to continually contemplate, deduce, and experiment. Only through this could Sword Momentum be felt—mere mechanical chopping would result in failure, even after a lifetime of practice. Thanks to his experience with Chopping Wood, Gu Sheng quickly got into the flow. An hour later, inspiration struck Gu Sheng like a bolt of lightning. His heart resonated with a deeper insight, and his eyes sparkled as he stared at the wooden sword in his hand. A peculiar force began to coalesce around the sword from the very essence of the world. Under the infusion of this strange energy, the previously ordinary wooden sword suddenly emitted an aura of overwhelming coldness. "So this is Sword Momentum? Truly extraordinary!" Gu Sheng’s lips curled into a grin as he raised the wooden sword and swept it toward the stake with a single slash. Still refraining from using any of his own strength, he casually struck—but this time, the wooden sword exploded with irresistible force. The solid practice stake shattered into fragments instantly, and the fragile wooden sword in Gu Sheng’s hand remained unscathed! Gu Sheng tossed aside the wooden sword and picked up a fresh one from nearby. With a mere thought, the newly grasped wooden sword began radiating that same icy aura. "Shatter for me!" Gu Sheng struck another stake, and the moment the wooden sword connected, the stake instantly splintered into fragments. The wooden sword in Gu Sheng’s hand shimmered with brilliance. Wen Mingyan, busy in his room studying sword techniques, suddenly heard the commotion and rushed out. He arrived just in time to witness Gu Sheng shatter the last stake. Wen Mingyan was so shocked that his mouth shaped into an "O," wide enough to fit a whole egg! "Xiao Sheng, you... you... you comprehended Sword Intent?!" Overwhelmed by excitement, Wen Mingyan could barely articulate his words. Gu Sheng’s speed in comprehending Sword Intent was unbelievably fast. It typically took at least one to two years for ordinary practitioners to grasp Sword Intent. Wen Mingyan had initially estimated that even with the Sword Qi Wind Cave’s assistance, Gu Sheng might manage to comprehend Sword Momentum before the Crimson Cloud Secret Realm opened—but he never imagined that Gu Sheng would achieve it in under two months! This progression was simply horrifying! Amused by Wen Mingyan’s astonished expression, Gu Sheng chuckled and said, "Lucky break, just managed to comprehend it. Master, Sword Momentum is truly amazing." Wen Mingyan didn’t even know how to react to this. Was this "luck" supposed to lead to such enlightenment? Fortunately, Wen Mingyan’s direct disciple was the one saying this; otherwise, he might have unleashed his sword in frustration. People like this, with their humble-brag statements, were undoubtedly the most infuriating! After regaining his composure, Wen Mingyan smiled with satisfaction. "Not bad, not bad! Since you’ve already comprehended Sword Intent, from now on, you can arrange your Sword Qi Wind Cave practice time based on your physical condition. Strive to transform Sword Momentum into Sword Qi before the Crimson Cloud Secret Realm opens!" "Now that you’ve grasped Sword Momentum, your next goal is to draw the Fire Cloud Sword." Wen Mingyan approached a giant stone and gently tapped the hilt of the Fire Cloud Sword. The sword, which was lightly embedded in the rock, immediately sunk deeper. "As a swordsman, you must take responsibility for your own sword! This is to train your strength; otherwise, no matter how sharp a sword is, if it can easily be taken away by an enemy, it’s useless. When you manage to draw this sword, I’ll teach you some swordsmanship martial arts!"