After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

That sword energy and sword formation is an extremely energy-consuming technique.

Controlling three flying swords simultaneously while maintaining the sword formation consumes several times the usual amount of spiritual energy.

Not to mention the magnificent sword energy Gu—

Although the Gu worm is incredibly powerful and can detonate sword energy, the spiritual energy consumed during detonation will increase exponentially as the sword energy accumulates.

The giant sword energy dragon just now was formed by countless sword energies. The spiritual power contained within it was so immense that even a cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage would hesitate to approach it.

He was able to hold on entirely because of his foundation of five spiritual roots and the support of a perfect Dao foundation.

Even so, all the spiritual energy in his body had been completely drained, leaving not a trace.

If those cultivators hadn't been scared away, but instead continued their attack—

Lin Fengmian shuddered at the thought.

The consequences would be unimaginable.

He opened his eyes, looked at the mid-grade spirit stone in his hand that had dimmed considerably, and silently warned himself—

I can't take such risks anymore.

This victory was partly due to luck.

Luckily, the cultivators were terrified by his aura and scattered in a panic. If they had encountered a truly ruthless character, they probably wouldn't have been so fortunate.

He took a deep breath, gripped the spirit stone tighter, and continued to replenish his spiritual power.

As his spiritual energy slowly recovered, his thoughts gradually became clearer.

The battle just now involuntarily came back to mind.

That giant dragon of sword energy was formed when he used the sword formation method of the "Starfall Sword Manual" as a basis within the sword formation, condensing the sword energy of three flying swords into one, and then enhancing it with the magnificent sword energy Gu, which is how it took shape.

Its power was truly astonishing—just that one dragon roar was enough to make a Qi Refining cultivator cough up blood and stagger backward.

But the consumption is equally staggering.

Lin Fengmian frowned, secretly calculating in his mind.

What if... it were used in another way?

For example, one could first use a sword array to condense a giant sword energy dragon, then control it to bite and weaken the enemy, depleting their defense and spiritual power. Once the enemy was exhausted, one could then activate the Magnificent Sword Energy Gu to detonate the dragon.

Countless sword energies exploded around the enemy, their power far exceeding that of a simple dragon attack!

Moreover, it can catch the opponent off guard!

Lin Fengmian's eyes lit up when he thought of this.

This idea is feasible!

Use the giant dragon of sword energy as a feint to deplete the enemy's defenses and focus;

Once the opponent thinks they have figured out the sword formation's pattern, suddenly detonate all the sword energy—

This move will definitely cause any opponent to suffer a great loss!

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

But soon, the smile faded.

He looked down at the spirit stone in his hand and sighed.

This move consumes more energy than simply maintaining the dragon.

First, use the dragon attack to consume a wave of spiritual energy;

Detonating the sword energy again would result in another huge drain on resources.

With his current total spiritual energy, he probably can't sustain this for more than a few times.

but……

A sly glint flashed in Lin Fengmian's eyes.

If used as a trump card, it would be more than enough.

Using this move at a crucial moment can definitely catch any opponent off guard.

And, most importantly—surprise attack.

After all, he had publicly displayed his sword energy formation today and condensed a giant sword energy dragon in full view of everyone.

Although those cultivators were frightened away, today's events will surely spread throughout the entire small world.

In time, everyone will know that Lin Fengmian possesses a unique sword formation skill, capable of condensing a giant dragon of sword energy with astonishing power.

But no one knew that he had a backup plan—to detonate the sword energy.

If someone thinks they've figured out his trump card and tries to attack his sword formation...

Thinking of this, Lin Fengmian's lips curled into a cold smile.

Let them try.

Then he will let everyone know that his sword, Lin Fengmian's sword, is not just for killing people.

His sword can also explode.

As for the Sword Qi Grand Gu...

Lin Fengmian's heart stirred slightly.

This Gu worm is indeed a good thing.

When Zhao Yun'er gave it to him, he thought it was just icing on the cake. He never imagined that the Gu worm would be so useful in actual combat.

It can not only detonate sword energy, but also continuously accumulate the power of sword energy during battle. As long as its sword energy does not dissipate, the Gu worm's blessing will continue.

In this way, his sword energy will become stronger and stronger with each battle, making him more and more ferocious – this is the most terrifying aspect of the magnificent sword energy Gu.

Thinking of this, the image of that aloof figure involuntarily surfaced in Lin Fengmian's mind.

Zhao Yun'er...

That little girl who was clearly a woman, but insisted on disguising herself as a man to infiltrate the Joyful Union Sect.

I wonder how she is now.

Lin Fengmian sighed softly and put away the spirit stones in his hand.

She said she was going to the Kingdom of Yu, to the Five Poisons Sect, to find her grandmother.

The State of Yu... was a neighboring state of the State of Zhao, but it was completely different from the State of Zhao.

The State of Zhao is a righteous nation with numerous sects, and its cultivators value rules and dignity. Even if they commit murder and robbery in secret, they must find a respectable reason to justify their actions.

And the State of Yu...

Lin Fengmian frowned slightly.

That was a country ruled by demons.

There, the law of the jungle prevails.

Murder and robbery are commonplace, and betrayal and deception are essential survival skills.

Zhao Yun'er, with her aloof and reserved nature, was in that kind of place...

Lin Fengmian shook his head, feeling somewhat worried.

Moreover, she said her grandmother held a high position in the Five Poisons Sect and had left her a keepsake. With this connection, there shouldn't be any major problems.

only……

Lin Fengmian's gaze darkened slightly.

She had told him that he could only come to her after he had formed his core.

Core Formation...

He looked down at his palm.

In the early stages of Foundation Establishment, there is still a very long way to go before Core Formation.

But he believes that day is not far off.

Lin Fengmian closed his eyes, gripped the spirit stone again, and began to recover his spiritual power.

Outside the palace, sunlight streamed through the broken doors and windows, casting a faint golden hue on him.

The figure in the green robe, though slumped on the ground, remained like a drawn sword.

Sharp and unyielding, with an indomitable spirit.

……

at the same time.

The neighboring state of Zhao was the state of Yu.

Unlike the picturesque and vibrant landscape of the Zhao Kingdom, the sky over the Yu Kingdom is perpetually shrouded in a layer of hazy mist.

That's demonic energy.

The turbid energy remaining after the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has been refined by demonic cultivators.

Beneath the mist, the mountains rose and fell, covered in lush vegetation, but the leaves of those plants had an eerie dark purple hue, as if they were stained with blood.

On a winding mountain road, two figures are walking slowly forward.

Walking in front was a woman dressed in purple. The purple dress was tailored to fit her perfectly, outlining her exquisite figure to the fullest.

Her waist was slender and delicate, and her hips were round and full, swaying gently with her steps.

Behind her was a petite girl.