The gods began by supporting Guo Jing to become emperor

Chapter 404 Acquisition of the Myriad Swords Return to the Origin, the Arrival of the Overlord

Thinking of the Divine Dragon, Xiao Sanxiao, and his so-called ancestor Di Shitian, Wuming fell silent once again. Since he achieved the Heavenly Sword Realm, he felt that there were few things in the world that could move him.

However, the contents of the Heavenly Cry Scripture were too shocking for him; almost no one in the world could remain calm in the face of near-omniscience.

Suddenly, he spoke up, "Brother Jian's sword is almost finished."

Su Ming smiled and said, "Yes, the Twenty-Three Swords of Love and Sentiment is a sword of human affection, not a sword of heartlessness and indifference."

After reading the Heavenly Cry Scripture, Wuming learned about the past of Dugu Sword Saint. His old rival had found his sword heart again, and he was genuinely happy for him. But when his gaze fell on the Sword of Defeat, his brows furrowed slightly. "The four divine stones are all different. Do you want to combine them or let each one find its own master?"

Su Ming stood up, drew the Sword of Defeat, and lightly flicked its blade. He said in a deep voice, "The four divine stones contain the power of heaven and earth. Forcibly combining them to forge a weapon will result in a weapon that is too powerful for anyone to control. In the end, the weapon will be used to control people, which will backfire. Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun are the future chosen ones, and even more so, people of destiny. Bu Jingyun's sword is destined to be born. Xiao Sanxiao has already gone into hiding, and Tianku will also have a hard time finding him. Besides ourselves, the future of Shenzhou is also of paramount importance."

"I intend to reforge the Sword of Defeat and the Peerless Sword. This sword should belong to Bu Jingyun. The Snow Drinking Saber is currently inside the Lingyun Cave. This saber has the power of extreme cold, but its power is still insufficient. It should be reforged with the Ice Soul. With this, we can also suppress the Nie family's mad blood disease."

"And the divine stone has become my personal sword. With the mandate of heaven and the addition of myself, it is enough to make the most of it and deal with the changes in the future."

Wuming's expression was very complicated. At this moment, he thought of his Heavenly Sword, his brother's Absolute Sword, and Bu Jingyun's Overlord Sword.

There are countless masters in the world, and even more swordsmen. But those who can be called such masters are all top-tier swordsmen, such as the Holy Sword, the Heavenly Sword, and the Absolute Sword.

These people were all born swordsmen destined for greatness, bearing names bestowed by heaven, unique and their fates determined by heaven. As for the later Sword Demons and Sword Greedy, they were far inferior, merely titles given by the people of the martial world.

Generation after generation of swordsmen and skilled individuals emerged in the martial world. However, in the later years, many swordsmen perished in the face of a great calamity, which is regrettable.

He sighed softly, "If only this world didn't have the Four Auspicious Beasts, or such mysterious powers."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Ming retorted, "Wuming, you are wrong. Power is secondary. What is important is people. Since the rise of mankind, we will eventually follow this path. Even without the power of the phoenix and the black tortoise, there are still immortal people in this world."

"Unparalleled talent and genius can turn the rotten into the miraculous. The pursuit of power is something ingrained in our bones. Even you and I are pursuing the ultimate in swordsmanship, aren't we?"

"If you weren't single-mindedly devoted to the sword, how could you have comprehended the Heavenly Sword Realm? At your age, ordinary people are still struggling to survive, but you have already reached the end of the martial world."

Wuming's expression grew even more complex. He nodded, his loose hair swaying gently as if in a breeze, his gaze as piercing as if stars were shifting. He said in a deep voice, "All the laws of the world begin by learning from Heaven and Earth, and the Way of the Sword originated from the Great Swordsman, but even earlier it actually came from the Yellow Emperor. Since the Great Swordsman began to develop and popularize it, our sword techniques are merely the result of comprehending the creation of Heaven and Earth, each different and each with its own mysteries."

"The Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. The way of the sword can follow the way of heaven and also pursue the way of humanity, returning to the source, which is close to the Tao. If the sword intent is the will of heaven, the sword energy is like the killing intent of heaven. Your sword gave me that feeling."

"However, although your sword is a merciless sword, you are a person with feelings."

At this point, Wuming paused and continued, "With a thought, the sword can be wielded. A breath can kill, a glance can kill, a drop of blood can kill, a strand of hair can kill, and even a thought can kill. My Heavenly Sword is similar in some ways. As long as I want, everything in the world can kill, everything can be a sword. Whether it is a sword with feelings or a sword without feelings, in the end, they all lead to the same destination."

"The sword is about people. The way of the sword is in heaven and earth, and in the human world. The way of the sword exists in heaven and earth, but it complements people. A thousand years ago, the great sword master predicted that a heavenly sword would be born and the way of the heavenly sword would exist in the world. I just happened to be there and that's how I obtained the way of the heavenly sword."

"The Heavenly Sword is my swordsmanship, and even more so my martial arts. Not long ago, I obtained a secret manual in the Sword Sect that conflicts with my swordsmanship. However, it would be a pity to keep such a unique skill sealed away, so I will pass it on to you in the hope that it will be of use to you."

Su Ming's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately asked, "Is it the Sword Sect's ultimate technique, Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin?"

The "Return of Ten Thousand Swords" technique is renowned in the realm of swordsmanship, considered the highest level of swordsmanship. Once unleashed, all swords in the world seem to serve their master, as if worshipping a deity. With a single strike, an incomparably sharp sword force arises from the body, transforming the user into a wisp of green smoke, the energy spreading in all directions. Countless sharp swords swirl and fly like a storm. The swords dance in the sky, their power like a net, fierce and unparalleled, a truly magnificent sight. One can also manipulate ten thousand swords to their own advantage.

Wuming nodded. "That's right, it is this sword technique."

After saying that, he took out a thin book from his pocket and handed it to Su Ming. Su Ming's expression turned serious. He solemnly took the book, opened it and began to read. On the first page of the manual, two lines of small characters could be seen: "All Qi arises spontaneously, the sword breaks through the acupoints; Returning to the Origin Martial Arts, the lineage is far-reaching and the merit is long-lasting."

The next section consists of more than ten blank pages, after which some common moves appear, making it a sword manual that even beginners in swordsmanship can understand and practice.

Su Ming knew that the core of the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin technique lay in the four words "self-abandonment of martial arts," and the more than ten blank sheets of paper were just a metaphor. Only when the practitioner had no internal energy, like a blank sheet of paper, could they complete the technique.

Then came the mantra: "When Qi leaves the wrist, it turns into Taichong, the universe reverses, and softness becomes hardness."

The Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin Internal Skill is divided into two key points: the Self-Generation of Ten Thousand Qi and the Sword Breakthrough of Abandoned Acupoints. The Self-Generation of Ten Thousand Qi is a gradual internal force. Although practitioners must first abandon their martial arts, a sword qi can be generated within their bodies to help them control the sword, enhance their spirit, heal injuries, and protect their heart meridian.

The Sword Strike technique requires absorbing external internal energy to open up one's own deficient acupoints. It is specifically used for self-defense and defeating enemies in emergencies, and can also be used to heal injuries. Once the absorbed internal energy has been used, any remaining energy must be expelled immediately, otherwise the residual external internal energy will definitely backfire and harm the user.

The Return of Ten Thousand Swords is divided into internal skills (generating myriad energies and purging abandoned acupoints with sword energy) and external skills (sword techniques). Internal skills require the "purging abandoned acupoints with sword energy" to rebuild the meridians, and the original internal energy must be cleared in order to generate new sword energy.

In the original work, Nameless was the first to master it. He mastered it by chance after Juexin crippled his martial arts. This new sword energy can help cultivators quickly recover their internal energy. Otherwise, Nameless could not have recovered so quickly despite being crippled multiple times.

He glanced past the previous sections and fixed his gaze on the "Myriad Qi Sprouts by Nature" and "Sword Strike Through Acupoints." After reading them, a thought struck him, and he closed the book. "Thank you. This technique will be of great use to me."

Wuming raised an eyebrow, quite surprised. "Are you really sure? To cripple your martial arts is to waste all your previous efforts and build up your martial arts foundation. The risk is too great."

Wuming did not personally witness the battle in the East China Sea, but he had a vague feeling that Su Ming was able to stand on equal footing with Xiao Sanxiao, so his martial arts skills must have reached the pinnacle. Now, to abandon his martial arts skills for the sake of Wanjian Guizong is too high a price to pay.

Su Ming explained with a smile, "You don't need to worry. My own cultivation method is special, so I don't need to waste my power. The two can be combined."

Hearing this, Wuming felt relieved and said in a deep voice, "Alright, you can practice here, and I will protect you!" "Thank you. I also have a technique to pass on to you. This technique is neither a sword technique nor a method of practicing martial arts, but it is still suitable for those who practice swordsmanship." As he spoke, Su Ming pointed a finger at Wuming's brow.

In an instant, a series of complex messages appeared in Wuming's memory. He kept his eyes closed until the transfer of power was completed, then he opened them. "The Wuqiu Yijue, which follows the laws of nature, is indeed extraordinary. This method complements the Heavenly Sword and is even comparable to the Moming Sword Technique."

Afterwards, Su Ming tossed the Sword of Defeat to Wuming, went to the garden behind the Sword Worship Manor, sat down cross-legged, and began to cultivate the Myriad Swords Return to Origin technique.

"Buzz!"

As if sensing the threat from the nameless one, the Sword of Defeat trembled, as if it were about to fly away. However, the nameless one revealed a wisp of sword intent, and the Sword of Defeat trembled violently, as if it was struggling. The deathly sword energy surged, leaving behind a series of dark sword marks.

Under the suppression of the Heavenly Sword, the Sword of Defeat, though unwilling, had no choice but to submit and obediently fall into the hands of the Nameless One.

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Without the ominous aura of the Sword of Destruction lingering, the once desolate Sword Worship Manor gradually regained its vitality. Green shoots emerged from the soil, and small animals began to appear around. Before long, the place would return to its former state.

Su Ming sat cross-legged, his palms facing upwards, his mind focused intently on his spiritual platform.

Just as he had envisioned, the combination of the Dark Sea Returning to Origin Force and the Myriad Swords Returning to the Source was feasible. Moreover, he didn't have to cripple his own martial arts, since he didn't have any martial arts to begin with, thus saving him the pain of having his foundation destroyed.

The Dark Sea Returning to Origin Force was activated, absorbing the surrounding deathly energy and transforming it into pure internal energy, which circulated throughout the body's limbs and bones. This internal energy was not abundant, but it was pure enough.

Immediately, he used this internal energy to impact his own acupoints. Long ago, he had already opened up all eight extraordinary meridians in his body and opened the bridge between heaven and earth. However, at that time, he used the Nether Sea Returning to Origin Force to open them up. As he dispersed his true energy, there was no longer any true energy flowing in these acupoints, and they became dormant and useless acupoints.

Now, he uses the method recorded in "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin" to break through the dormant acupoints and open them up again, forming a new energy circulation route. The whole process is just like ordinary cultivation, opening up the vital acupoints.

For an ordinary person, losing their martial arts skills is painful enough, but now they have to use their remaining true energy to pierce through the damaged acupoints, which is like adding fuel to the fire. Very few people can survive this ordeal.

Strands of crystalline true energy flowed through the acupoints, connecting the major meridians. In this process, the true energy also underwent a transformation, turning into sword energy. Unlike ordinary sword energy, this sword energy did not have a fierce killing intent or sharpness. Instead, it was full of vitality, warm and mellow, connecting the acupoints while protecting Su Ming's meridians.

However, his internal energy was limited, and he could only penetrate a few acupoints before he could not continue. This also meant that he had entered the first stage of the Myriad Swords Return to Origin technique, and at this point, he needed external internal energy to help him break through the dead acupoints.

The required amount of true qi is extremely large. The reason why Wuming became so weak later was partly because his Heavenly Sword Realm was destroyed, and partly because the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin required too much true qi. His acupoints were not fully opened, and his own true qi was insufficient, making him like someone who was malnourished and unable to unleash his full power.

However, Su Ming did not need external true energy. Once the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin sword energy was formed, it would not dissipate. He then reactivated the Nether Sea Return to Origin Force, and in an instant, strange phenomena appeared in the world.

Within a radius of a hundred miles, boundless energy from heaven and earth surged forth, like a whale swallowing a tornado, vast and mighty, enveloping the entire manor.

Outside the manor, Wuming opened his eyes, his gaze filled with shock. This person's power was truly terrifying. Such immense power, once unleashed, would leave few survivors; they would surely be torn apart by this force.

However, he stopped just as he was about to make a move. Su Ming could control the power of wind and clouds gathered by the Great Immeasurable, let alone this small power of heaven and earth.
With that thought in mind, he felt relieved and focused on guarding the area.

Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, a long convoy was heading this way.

Among the crowd was a luxurious carriage, carried forward by hundreds of strong men. The carriage was carved with dragon patterns and was extremely extravagant. Inside sat the leader of the World Society, Xiong Ba.

As the power of heaven and earth converged, he was startled, his beard trembling slightly. "Such a powerful force, is it from that sword?"

He assumed that someone was fighting over the sword, which was why there was such a commotion. He was immediately roused and his desire for the sword grew even stronger. "Send the order: speed up the advance and arrive within three days!"

With the order given, the entire team sped up and headed towards the Sword Worship Manor.

On the other side, another force was also rushing towards this place. These people were all carrying long swords. The leader was a woman wearing a veil. She looked in the direction of Baijian Villa with a look of doubt in her eyes.

……

A vast surge of air swept in, and Su Ming transformed the boundless power of heaven and earth into internal energy, breaking through one acupoint after another.

As time went on, the process became faster and faster. After a day and a night, his acupoints were reopened, opening up a completely new path for practicing Qigong.

At the same time, the sword energy within his body became increasingly powerful, filling his eight extraordinary meridians and various acupoints. Moreover, as before, this sword energy did not harm him; instead, it continuously tempered Su Ming's meridians and acupoints.

Even if he doesn't understand the art of body refinement, his body will become tough over time. Not to mention that he has also practiced the World-Destroying Demon Body, and his body refinement level is slowly improving.

In the distance, the sun rises, radiating golden light.

Su Ming opened his eyes, and with a thought, wisps of sword energy emanated from his body, instantly shattering the entire pavilion.

The myriad swords have returned to their origin, and it's done!
(End of this chapter)