Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

This is similar to the situation with elderly people who are unable to undergo surgery. Their bodies' self-healing abilities are no longer sufficient, and forcing them to have surgery could very well result in them dying on the operating table. The same principle applies to swordsman training.

Just like Kawakami Gensai, who was exceptionally talented, he spent decades after mastering the Sword Spirit technique, meticulously researching and optimizing its details. Miyazaki Hayao's smooth progress in cultivation was also related to his method.

Therefore, considering these extremely difficult challenges and the possibility of relying on luck, the entire cultivation process becomes a matter of life and death.

Even for a swordsman who has reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship and is eligible to begin this training, the chance of success is less than one in ten, let alone succeeding so smoothly.

However, Miyazaki Hayao is not included!

His exquisite control over power far surpassed that of Kawakami Gensai in his youth, and his internal strength and sword aura were also incomparable.

His physical body, in particular, had been honed to an extremely formidable state, to the point that it was virtually impervious to firearms, because he always knew that the physical body was the most fundamental element.

"Boom—Buzz—"

His body trembled, his muscles shook, and an invisible aura burst forth.

The little white snake, which had been staying in its little nest in the corner, and another one curled up with a big cat, suddenly raised their heads.

At this moment, both the snake's and the cat's eyes widened instantly. The little white snake began to flick its tongue uneasily, while the cat's fur stood on end, its tail standing tall like an iron rod, its expression filled with anthropomorphic unease.

The two little ones looked as if they had seen something terrifying.

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu suddenly opened his eyes, his aura dissipated abruptly, and his entire aura vanished completely.

"Don't worry, I'm doing very well now. What I wanted has finally taken shape, but to activate it and make it a complete part of my body, there's one more thing I need to do: infuse it with sword energy. This is an extremely dangerous process, and it's the only part of the entire cultivation process that I'm not very confident about."

To master this crucial step, I simulated it a total of 1581 times, succeeding 978 times and failing 603 times. After multiple optimizations, the success rate increased again to 78%, but it's still not enough for me.

However, if you add this, the chance of success becomes more than 90%, after all, my method is unprecedented.

As he spoke, a slight smile appeared on his lips. Then came the tedious phase of replenishing his energy. He first ate a large amount of food, replenishing his body with a great deal of calories, and then replenished the energy that his body had previously consumed.

Then he started sleeping, and he slept for three whole days. During that time, Miyazawa Mie, Ai, and Rena all came to see him, cleaned his room, and cleaned up all the leftovers.

During this time, he did not open his eyes even once, as if his whole body had fallen into the deepest coma. If he had not given them instructions in advance, they would have become anxious long ago.

On the morning of the fourth day, Miyazaki Yu suddenly opened his eyes, feeling completely refreshed, as if all his depletion had been replenished.

However, this was not enough. He began restorative training but did not continue cultivating his sword spirit. Although he had made up for a lot of the deficiencies, his sword spirit and body needed some time to integrate. In particular, his sword spirit was grown out of thin air and was covered with deeper scars, which would take time.

A full week passed before Miyazaki Yu felt that the wounds around Kenshin had finally healed completely. This wasn't because his self-healing ability was poor; he could recover quickly even if his body was pierced. However, the wounds on Kenshin were not ordinary wounds.

It carries the sharpness of sword energy and psychic power, just like a newly built house that, no matter what method is used, will require a period of time before people can live in it.

Finally, the day arrived. He sat cross-legged and adjusted his breathing and heartbeat to the most suitable state.

Moreover, at this moment, a sharp sword was actually hovering above his head. It was none other than his sword, Hengyun Duan. Countless tiny sword energies flickered on the blade, and suddenly, these sword energies rained down from above Miyazaki Yu's head!

Chapter 392: Becoming brave in swordsmanship

In an instant, countless sword energies fell like raindrops or silk threads. Once these sword energies touched the skin, they would instantly merge into the skin.

Activating the Sword Spirit is of paramount importance to a swordsman who has reached the pinnacle of sword mastery.

However, there is an important problem with the matter of infusing sword energy into the body, that is, the sword energy infused can only be one's own sword energy!

Others' sword energy won't be of any help.

Just like the muscle guidance method he created, he wasn't the first to think of it, but his predecessors discovered that using one's own internal force to guide the actions of others was too complicated and impractical.

Using it rashly will cause great harm to the recipient; it's better to let the recipient cultivate properly on their own.

Therefore, later masters regarded this action as taboo and dared not try it again.

But Miyazaki Yu did it!

The same applies to sword energy infusion. It can only be done by using one's own sword energy. The longer you endure the sword energy, the higher the degree of integration between the sword spirit and yourself, and the stronger the potential.

However, sword energy is based on internal force. Even a top-level swordsman cannot sustain it for long once he uses internal force to activate sword energy.

Kawakami Gensai never mentioned that when he activated his sword spirit, he only lasted for an hour, which was already the most outstanding achievement among all the sword masters of all time.

Miyazaki Yu estimated that with his current internal energy cultivation and strong recovery ability, he could only last for about two hours.

However, he still had one cheat code he hadn't used yet. That was the Hengyun Broken Sword, which was currently suspended above his head and infused with sword energy. Under Miyazaki Yu's nurturing, this weapon was no longer ordinary iron, but had been transformed into a divine sword.

It can also accumulate Miyazaki Yu's sword energy. You could say that Yokogaku Dan is an external sword spirit, or an external sword energy power bank.

What he's doing now is relying on one "power bank" to activate another "power bank" within his body—this is what's called mutual complementarity.

Once the sword energy entered the body, it began to surge wildly along the body's meridians, but Miyazaki Yu controlled it and guided the sword energy to flow slowly within the meridians.

His entire body suddenly boiled over, and his body temperature gradually soared, as if he had been slowly tortured.

In order to maximize proficiency in sword energy, the process of infusing sword energy into the body is lengthened.

He did not concentrate any mental energy, because mental energy is a combination of internal force and spiritual power. At this moment, he needed to use internal force to stimulate more sword energy, and he also needed to use spiritual power to keep himself clear-headed and not waver in the slightest.

Under such circumstances, he would have to endure all the pain.

"It hurts, it really hurts! It feels like my whole body is being pricked by countless tiny needles, and the frequency and number of times are terrifying."

Indeed, in any world, to possess extraordinary power, one must pay a price that surpasses that of ordinary people!

Unwavering will, resolute determination, persistent perseverance, and the courage to fight to the death!

Now that I have come into this world, and have surpassed everyone else in this world, reaching a level beyond that of ordinary people, becoming an existence that even nations must treat with utmost care, I can live freely now, so I have no reason to give up!

What I need to do now are two things. First, I need to push every path I can see to its limit, and I want to become someone who is unsurpassable in my current state!

Secondly, after I've mastered the Sword of Courage, there truly is no path left for me. I must rely on myself to create a path of my own!

In any novel, there is an interesting setting: the protagonist is invincible within the same realm.

This setting actually makes a lot of sense; only by building the strongest foundation can we succeed!

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu was the same. He used this method to infuse his body with sword energy, which was the perfect combination of timing, location, and people!

The right time refers to his age; a strong physique combined with the right age means his physical plasticity is at its peak.

The advantage of his location is that although there are various kinds of crimes in the era he is currently living in, it is relatively peaceful overall. He can cultivate in a tranquil environment with ample nutrition and various kinds of knowledge as a foundation.

It's like the food he uses to supplement his nutrition, which was already quite rare in ancient times.

The last person is himself. Having lived two lives and experienced life and death, he has seen through the great terror between life and death, possesses extraordinary perseverance, and has a tenacious heart that was forged in the absolute tranquility of a long coma!

The sword's spirit, which had been dormant, began to slowly contract as it was infused with this sword energy.

The seemingly small sword gall, once activated, is like a ratchet on a massive machine. It starts turning incredibly slowly, but once started, it accelerates faster and faster.

This is a kind of potential energy, like a high mountain lake. Like a waterfall, once it pours down, once it forms its course, it is unstoppable and devastating!

Sword Courage, like a second heart, began to contract and pulsate within Miyazaki Yu's dantian.

"Clang—thump—"

The blood flow rate throughout the body suddenly increased, and the blood rushed through the blood vessels like a flood about to burst its banks. The normally incredibly resilient blood vessels were also shaken and stung by this rush.

However, this pain was nothing compared to the previous sword energy that had permeated his body.

The Jian Dan contracted faster and faster, like a newly started engine, vibrating so much that the entire abdominal cavity began to ache faintly.

Countless remnants of blood and muscle were shaken out from the sword's core, and a warm current surged from Miyazaki Yu's chest cavity. Then, he opened his mouth and spat out a blood-red mist, which then transformed into a rainbow.

It contains fragments of many internal organs, which are the remnants of the carving of the sword's core.

As the sword continued to tremble, its frequency gradually stabilized.

Feeling the weighty sensation emanating from the sword, Miyazaki Yu's face lit up with joy.

This sword spirit is absolutely perfect. Although it has not yet accumulated sword energy, its powerful force can already be felt.

He could even imagine what a magnificent sight it would be when he filled his sword spirit with sword energy and then unleashed the full power of the Horizontal Cloud Slash!

Hundreds and thousands of sword energies surged forth like rain, covering the surroundings and staining the heavens and earth!

The army has a steel torrent, but at that time, he could transform into a torrent of sword energy!

With just himself and his sword, he could unleash the kind of scene depicted in novels and movies, where ten thousand swords converge and rain down like a storm.

However, before that, he still needs to nurture his sword spirit and accumulate sword energy within it until it is full. Some people would never guess that he has already completed his cultivation and reached a new level!

His eyes were reflected in the glass of a window not far away, a faint blood-red glint in them!

Chapter 393 Xiaolan's Worries

"Hi-dong!"

Xiao Lan's full-force kick slammed into a sandbag that was taller than a person. The sandbag was made of very sturdy material, but under Xiao Lan's full-force kick, it produced a very dull sound and actually tore a hole in the sandbag.

"Gudong-"

Everyone else in the training area couldn't help but gasp. Such power was terrifying!

"Ran Mouri, your strength is truly terrifying. But please go easy on me. This is already the tenth large sandbag you've broken this month. If you continue like this, we really can't take it anymore."

Upon hearing the venue manager's words, Xiaolan felt embarrassed and quickly apologized, promising to compensate the venue at the agreed price.

"No need for compensation. It's already an honor for Mori-kun to be able to practice here. Your arrival has brought us a lot of traffic. Now everyone knows about your relationship with Miyazaki Kenshin, and everyone hopes to learn a move or two from you."

The venue manager smiled and said, "This is clearly the truth of the matter."

Xiaolan's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of joy arose in her heart. However, this joy could not ultimately dispel some worries and loneliness.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye, and Miyazaki Yu still hasn't come out. He stays in his room and won't see him even when Miyazaki Yu goes to his house.

This made the girl feel uneasy, especially these past few days, when she always felt that someone was secretly following her, which gradually increased her anxiety.

After changing clothes and leaving the court, I arrived at another court where the students who had practiced tennis for several games had also finished their practice.

"Xiaolan, I'm in super good form today! I beat three great players in a row! The coaches here are very impressed with my skills and even want to invite me to join a professional team. But I'm still a high school student, so I can't accept those offers."

Looking at the excited Sonoko, Ran's expression was somewhat hesitant.

"What's wrong, Xiaolan? Is something on your mind?"

Xiaolan frowned and said, "Yuanzi, I haven't seen Xiaoyu for days. He has never done anything like this before. It's been going on for more than a month now, and I'm really worried about him."

Hearing Ran's words, even the optimistic Sonoko frowned.

“You’re right. Miyazaki has always been calm and composed. Since I’ve known him, I’ve never seen him unable to handle a situation. So, if he says he’s in seclusion, he definitely is.”

Don't you know that old swordsman often goes into seclusion? Miyazaki's power is already not much inferior to his, so it's not surprising that this happened.