I am a female swordsman.

It's perfectly normal to have the ability to hold other jobs, whether as a hobby or for other reasons.

"please say."

Faced with Liang Yue's meaningful pause, Huang Quan paused for a moment, then, after processing the information, gave a very good response. Conversing with someone like her requires careful consideration of the deeper meaning behind their words.

"This involves the issue of sword intent sequence. Since you have almost passed my test, I will now tell you the same-sex advancement method for the swordsman profession free of charge."

As Liang Yue narrated, Huang Quan learned about some of the closely guarded secrets of the professionals in the world she lived in.

Swordsman.

Sword intent is a universal term for all sword users. Whether actively or passively, everyone who picks up a sword will be imbued with sword intent. Some sword intent is so weak as to be negligible, while others shine like the sun, surpassing all other weapons. Sword intent has become an indispensable tool for swordsmen, a means of either strength or glory.

After swordsmen honed through combat discovered the mysteries of sword intent, they regarded it as one of the fundamental reasons for the swordsman's strength.

With generations of swordsmen relentlessly exploring, the systematic key points and precautions regarding sword intent have been largely uncovered. This knowledge was acquired by swordsmen through their own experiences, bloodshed, and even lives, making it extremely valuable.

Liang Yueken's act of sharing this with Huang Quan from another realm for free is incredibly generous.

Sword intent.

What is sword intent, and how does it differ from the will displayed by other professions? Can the human will, or the light of the soul, carried on a sword endanger the swordsman? Sword intent is safe in many situations because it is the swordsman's will, but in certain special circumstances, it can become a sharp blade that takes the swordsman's life!

These special cases include situations where the sword intent collapses, or where the sword intent is not pure enough but the practitioner forcibly attempts to reach a higher realm. Another type is when sword intents of the same nature clash, and the stronger practitioner exerts reverse control over the weaker one. This situation is extremely rare and only occurs within groups of swordsmen from the same organization.

Liang Yue naturally provided the answer to Huang Quan's question.

Her sword intent sequence was too mixed up.

Chapter Thirty: Awakening

[Sword Intent Sequence]

This is a term Huang Quan is completely unfamiliar with. Neither the [Sword Master] nor the [Demon Contractor] lineages mention anything about [Sword Intent Sequence]. Either it's unimportant and not recorded, or it has been deliberately erased by something.

"What is the [Sword Intent Sequence]?" Huang Quan asked Liang Yue directly.

"The [Sword Intent Sequence] is the path."

On the other side, Liang Yue, sitting in a lone boat, subtly twitched his fishing rod. He was somewhat troubled lately as few fish were biting him.

"The road..." Huang Quan understood something and a sense of anticipation rose in his heart.

"Mountains have their paths, and rivers have their ways. The path of the sword is infinitely beautiful, and naturally there are many paths. For example, the various sword styles of the Xu Zu represent different paths of the sword. Oh, sorry, I forgot that you are not a being of my world, so this example is too obscure for you."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Liang Yue realized after speaking for a while that Huang Quan hadn't understood at all.

Huang Quan, however, automatically conjured up an image in his mind of a refined man with a shrewd smile from that insincere apology. This was probably not a hallucination, but a reaction to someone's targeted behavior. In that light, [Divine Sword] really is quite a boring man.

Huang Quan secretly thought Liang Yue was inherently unserious.

"Sword intent, sequence." Although they did not meet directly, Huang Quan saw Liang Yue make a splitting motion from a special perspective in the image drawn in his mind.

This makes it easier for Huang Quan to understand the key point he wants to emphasize.

sequence!

After a long period of exploration and summarization within the swordsman community, different categories of records have been derived regarding the formation and condensation of sword intent. The major categories are: [Mindset], [Nature], [Investigation of Things], [Myriad Beasts], and [Chaos], with numerous corresponding subcategories below. Huang Quan's sword intent clearly belongs to the [Mindset] category, and can be applied to both allies and enemies.

Sword intents based on the "Mindset" system mostly emphasize mental and spiritual aspects, using them to fight enemies or motivate oneself.

Advancement in this type of sword intent sequence is often the most difficult and mysterious, especially as you progress further.

"...There are quite a few experts in the Sword Intent Sequence of [Mindset]. In the early stages of building their own Sword Intent, they select the will that best suits them and use it as the main basis to continuously shape and condense it, eventually embedding it into their souls and forming it into an indestructible divine weapon. This process is called [Forging], which is not much different from forging a sword."

"So, I made a mistake in the [forging] process?" Huang Quan was a complete novice when it came to sword intent, and had no other references besides his pitiful experience of figuring things out on his own.

"That's right. If it's not resolved soon, it might affect your future path."

This tenacity aroused Liang Yue's interest in talent; however, if he were to go astray later, it could lead to immense disaster. The destructive power of a swordsman who has completely gone mad is considerable, especially the kind of madness that burns with a cold, burning intensity, completely unaware that one has lost their mind…

When Liang Yue was young, he had witnessed many such heartbreaking tragedies.

What should I do?

Huang Quan frowned; she felt this question was very mysterious. Her sword intent had been shaped and formed in the world of Divine Melody, but without systematic knowledge, it was entirely a matter of chance.

"Uniting all into one, the most important element of the sword of the mind is that 'one.' It is the culmination of your life's work, for which you are willing to give everything. During the forging process, it is the main material that can withstand all the hammering and torture without collapsing or giving up. Sword intent is not a frivolous woman of the world; how you treat it determines how it will appear." The meaning of the last three sentences is a subtle reminder to Huang Quan: "I don't want it all, I want it all; greedy people rarely end up well."

This is a very difficult and long process.

Huang Quan nodded, inwardly relieved. She had originally intended to train her sword intent in this direction, to consistently adhere to the clearest will that suited her best, but Liang Yue's timely guidance saved her from some dangerous attempts.

As his thoughts raced, Huang Quan couldn't help but feel a slight sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both emotion and reflection).

The admission ticket for Liang Yue in "The Divine Sword" is truly a great perk.

Liang Yue was a good-tempered and powerful individual who, within reasonable limits, never hesitated to share her knowledge and was perfectly willing to offer guidance to juniors she admired. After overcoming the initial difficulties, Huang Quan began to reap the benefits. However, unless one possessed an exceptionally resilient character, it was uncertain whether they could withstand the instinctive operation of Liang Yue's sword domain.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"You deserve it."

"Senior, is it possible for me to acquire other types of power?" Huang Quan suddenly thought of his remaining two professions. [Wandering Warrior] was alright, but [Dark Templar] was a bit strange…

The more Huang Quan learned about the female ghost swordsman class, the more she felt there was a trap involved.

With mixed feelings, Huang Quan decided to ask Liang Yue.

"I cannot interfere in matters concerning your strength profession."

"...?"

"Let's change the subject. The issues involved here are beyond your current understanding. My advice is to become stronger. When you are strong enough to face any threat directly, all problems will naturally be solved."

A chill suddenly surged from behind Huang Quan!

As if something in the unseen realm had been touched, she struggled to focus her mind on what it was. But the warning she received was: Do not look, do not gaze upon death! Otherwise, you will die!! Such intense mental pressure forced the Yellow Springs Thought Body to show signs of exhaustion and disintegration!

"Don't worry, no one here can hurt you except me."

The clear, refined voice instantly dispelled all unease! The thought body returned to stability, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion!

Huang Quan's heart was filled with shock and uncertainty, like a raging storm!

What shocked her even more was that Liang Yue could actually help her block that indescribable death gaze! The name of the [Divine Sword] was truly almost divine. Huang Quan was once again grateful that she was able to communicate with such a powerful person and gain knowledge!

"Let me explain the [Sword Intent Sequence] to you again. Since it's a sequence of paths, it naturally has important milestones. I'm not entirely clear on how it works for other professions, but once a swordsman's sword intent [forging] process is complete and fully formed, there will be a very obvious feedback on their own swordsmanship cultivation. It will form an incredible, unique sword style. We call it..."

Liang Yue paused for a moment before slowly uttering the words that had stunned Huang Quan.

"Awaken!"

Chapter Thirty-One: Speculation

"The Yellow Springs, the Yellow Springs?"

It took a while for Midis's call to catch Huang Quan's attention, who was lost in thought. Huang Quan, who was absentmindedly spreading honey on a slice of toast with a knife, realized that he had spread too much.

"what's up."

As someone who usually maintains rationality and composure, being distracted will naturally attract attention.

Midis noticed this even more than Alizee and Ophelia. From the moment they met this morning, her niece, Yomi, seemed a little distracted. She appeared to be thinking about something important, and sometimes her beautiful eyes would even look unfocused!

"Didn't you get enough rest last night...?"

Liao stirred the bacon a couple of times with a fork. The fried bacon, golden brown and delicious, was especially tempting under the golden cooking oil.

By the way, today's breakfast wasn't made by Huang Quan. Instead, after the two little ones moved in, Midis, whose home planet had been revitalized, finally displayed some of her excellent qualities as a wife. Cooking, laundry, and housework—she seemed to have been injected with hormones, showing remarkable improvement in everything she did!

Midis's question made Huang Quan's hand suddenly pause.

She then got up and neatly stacked the cutlery.

"I'm stuffed."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards her room, looking rather unhappy as if she had been caught daydreaming. Of course, Huang Quan wasn't that sensitive; she just needed some private space to process the information from her trip to the Sword Domain and what Liang Yue, the "Divine Sword," had shared with her.

Watching his niece's inexplicably heavy-hearted figure, Midis blinked thoughtfully, a fork in his mouth.

Oh, fate...

"Mitis, is Huang Quan unhappy?" Alizee, struggling to bite into a hard slice of bread, puffed out her cheeks. This perceptive little one, out of affection for Huang Quan despite her aloof attitude, did indeed have a good impression of her. Well, this was also based on the fact that Huang Quan had demonstrated excellent cooking skills yesterday, successfully winning over the two little ones' stomachs.

"You're such a worry..."

Midis reached out and ruffled Alizee's hair. Alizee's hair was exceptionally soft, like luxurious silk, irresistible to the touch. Midis's words were loaded with meaning, but Alizee didn't understand. Like a cute little kitten, she squinted her eyes, letting the strange aunt Midis's hand rub her head.

"Mitis, Mr. Rost and I would like another serving!"

Finally, a brimming Ophelia shouted, "One more!" And so another day began for the Arad Apartments in the early morning. For Midis, her day as an office worker was also officially starting. With Huang Quan at home looking after the two little ones, she was completely at ease.

………………

"Awakening".

In the room, Huang Quan sat upright at her desk. Before her lay a pristine sheet of paper, upon which were written two simplified Chinese characters. The strokes of the brush, bold and precise, revealed the sharp, ruthless skill of a swordsman; the words on the paper seemed poised to leap off their surface and soar into the air at any moment!

The font is elegant yet exceptionally sharp!

If any ordinary person were here and saw Huang Quan writing these two characters with complete concentration, they would absolutely experience firsthand what it means to directly confront a swordsman's unparalleled sword intent! These are words that can kill, words imbued with Huang Quan's sword intent, and from some perspectives, they are no less powerful than a physical sword!

"Hey……"

With a soft sigh, more black cracks silently spread from the center of the black text on the unfolded white paper. It was as if an invisible blade was slowly cutting through the paper, the whole process without making a sound, until finally the whole, clean white paper was completely reduced to scraps.

This is one of the exercise methods recommended by Liang Yue.

Words can effectively convey a person's will and emotions.

If the opportunity arises, sometimes writing down one's own words can also help to soften and train one's sword intent to a certain extent.

As she began sweeping up the scraps of paper on the table, Huang Quan rubbed her temples, a glint of light, resembling the shadow of a sword, occasionally flashing in her clear, crimson eyes. The matters concerning sword intent and awakening were far too important, consuming a great deal of Huang Quan's energy and reducing her attention to the outside world to an all-time low.

This may also be related to the comfortable living environment of the Arad Apartments.

"The sequence is a path, and each person's path node is called awakening. Awakened individuals receive accumulated feedback; for the swordsman class, it's an incredibly powerful exclusive sword technique—it's truly..."

Once again, Huang Quan, whom Liang Yue had given him, was given extra caution.

This sounds a bit unbelievable, like getting rewards for accumulating points in an online game. Huang Quan even specifically asked the system about class inheritance to find out if the four classes of the female swordsman were modified or concealed when they were passed on to him.

The system's answer was subtle; it entrusted the host with a complete inheritance.