Chapter 137 - 104: An Explosive Increase to 110 Compatibility Value

He had even once considered a marriage alliance with Gu Ying.

’The Jiang Family has several Martial Techniques with over 90% Compatibility. If I were to collect the Martial Techniques of other Martial Arts Families, wouldn’t I be able to obtain many more?’

’Then, what if I collected all the Martial Techniques in the entire Jianghu?’

’How many Martial Techniques with over 90% Compatibility could I gather then?’

’Dozens? Or hundreds?’

This was indeed one way to do it.

But Zhang Su felt this method only treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

’How long would it take me to scour the entire Jianghu for Martial Techniques?’

’How much energy would it consume?’

’And what would I do in the future, when all the Martial Arts in the Jianghu have been collected?’

’Where else could I go to find Martial Arts?’

Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Su’s mind.

He now had a big question in his mind.

’Why is it that I’ve already achieved Perfection in so many types of Swordsmanship?’

’Logically, with such a high-level foundation, it should be easy to reach Perfection in any Low-Tier Sword Technique.’

’But why isn’t it working?’

’For example, if you’ve learned calculus, isn’t it simple to then learn basic arithmetic?’

’No matter how low the Compatibility is, I should still be able to learn it easily.’

’But that’s not what’s happening at all.’

’Something must be wrong.’

’Swordsmanship... That’s right, Swordsmanship!’

A flash of inspiration struck Zhang Su’s mind.

When he was cultivating the Infinite Sword Scripture’s Extreme Sword Form, he had once touched the Sword Dao.

That ineffable, indescribable Sword Dao.

To this day, Zhang Su had never heard of any overall Sword Skill Realm.

It was always each individual Swordsmanship being divided into Great Success or Perfection.

Or that there was Divine Intent beyond Perfection.

But an overall Sword Skill Realm was never mentioned.

Yet, when Zhang Su reached Perfection in the Extreme Sword Form, he had briefly touched the Sword Dao.

That feeling made Zhang Su think that since the Sword Dao was all-encompassing, he should be able to reach Perfection quickly when cultivating Low-Tier Sword Techniques.

It shouldn’t be that he couldn’t master them at all.

Regardless of the Compatibility.

When one’s Sword Skill Realm reaches a certain level, any Swordsmanship should become relatively easy.

’The Sword Dao is too vast and complex. I’ve only just touched upon it; I haven’t even reached the entry-level. It’s impossible for me to just casually master any Low-Tier Sword Technique.’

’However, I can cultivate specific types of Swordsmanship. My Extreme Sword Form is primarily a Fast Sword, and the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique is also a Fast Sword, which even produced Divine Intent. This proves my attainments in Fast Sword techniques are profound.’

’So, if I specifically cultivate some low-tier Fast Sword Techniques, will they be easy to learn, maybe even to the point of Perfection?’

Zhang Su acted on his thoughts immediately.

He got up, left his residence, and headed straight for the Instructor Pavilion.

Soon, Zhang Su arrived at the Instructor Pavilion.

"Master, I’m going to select some Martial Techniques."

"Go ahead."

Zhao Qianfeng waved his hand.

Zhang Su had already grown to such a degree that Zhao Qianfeng no longer meddled in his Cultivation.

He knew very well that a genius should not be constrained.

Zhang Su arrived at the Instructor Pavilion.

He didn’t go to the second floor, but instead selected Swordsmanship on the first floor.

The Swordsmanship on the first floor was the lowest-tier.

They were all Qi Blood Realm level Swordsmanship.

Qi Blood Realm level Swordsmanship was practically the lowest tier of Swordsmanship there was.

There were still many Fast Sword techniques here.

After all, Swordsmanship was one of the largest categories within Martial Techniques.

’Qingfeng Swordsmanship, Compatibility 85%.’

Zhang Su casually picked up a Swordsmanship manual.

Coincidentally, it was a Fast Sword technique.

The Compatibility was as high as 85%. Although it wasn’t far from 90%, according to Zhang Su’s past experience, it was very difficult to achieve Perfection in a Martial Technique that didn’t reach 90%.

No matter how one cultivated it, one could only reach Great Success.

And it would take a very long time.

Zhang Su immediately went to find his master.

"Hm? A Qi Blood Realm Sword Skill?"

Zhao Qianfeng looked at Zhang Su in confusion.

"Master, I’ve had some insights into Swordsmanship and need to experiment with these Low-Tier Sword Techniques," Zhang Su explained.

"Fine. Your own Cultivation is your own to manage. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me."

Zhao Qianfeng processed the exchange for the Qingfeng Swordsmanship for Zhang Su.

Zhang Su immediately took the Secret Manual for Qingfeng Swordsmanship and entered a Cultivation Room.

Inside the Cultivation Room, Zhang Su carefully examined the contents of the Qingfeng Swordsmanship.

This Qingfeng Swordsmanship, from Zhang Su’s current perspective, was indeed far too simple.

Although it was also a Fast Sword technique, it leaned towards being light and elegant.

Then, Zhang Su began to practice.

Just one run-through.

’Qingfeng Swordsmanship: Compatibility 85% (Entry-level).’

He had reached the entry-level after practicing it just once. It was indeed very simple.

Then, Zhang Su continued to practice.

Once, twice, three times...

After about ten repetitions.

’Qingfeng Swordsmanship: Compatibility 85% (Minor Achievement).’

The Qingfeng Swordsmanship had already reached Minor Achievement.

When he executed the Qingfeng Swordsmanship now, it was already well-formed and carried considerable killing power.

But, having reached Minor Achievement, Zhang Su could clearly feel that reaching Great Success wasn’t something that could be achieved with just a few more practice sessions.

It would take a very long time.

Perhaps several months, perhaps a year.

Zhang Su’s brow furrowed tightly.

’This Qingfeng Swordsmanship is such a simple, low-tier Fast Sword technique. Why can’t I reach Perfection quickly?’

Zhang Su was lost in deep thought.

He practiced the Qingfeng Swordsmanship over and over again.

He finally discovered that even the lowest-tier Swordsmanship was the culmination of countless hours of its creator’s blood and sweat.

It had already been refined as much as possible.

It wasn’t just some casual, slapped-together technique.

Every school of Swordsmanship has its own core.

In theory, even Qingfeng Swordsmanship could produce Divine Intent.

Once one cultivated Divine Intent, the power of Qingfeng Swordsmanship could also become terrifyingly formidable.

’So, does the so-called Sword Dao stand above the cores of countless sword techniques? Or maybe... the Sword Dao is the fusion of the cores of those countless techniques...’

Zhang Su recalled the various insights he’d gained from the Infinite Sword Scripture.

Especially the Extreme Sword Form.

He had already brought his Extreme Sword Form to Perfection.