Chapter 27 (1/2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Try to defend yourself!” Su Lingwen picked up her wooden sword.
Yun Shu nodded, knowing that she was not going to hurt him. Su Lingwen lifted her wooden sword, and a strong gust of wind swept over to Yun Shu. He hurriedly used his black sword to defend himself.
However, the wind was much more powerful than he thought. Yun Shu felt a violent push and was driven backward.
“You study sword intent, so ultimately, you have to rely on your sword. You understand the sword intent, but your body can’t keep up with it. Thus, if you want to make further progress, you have to practice your sword harder,” advised Su Lingwen.
Yun Shu knew that Su Lingwen was right in her teachings.
“I’ll start practicing right away,” said Yun Shu.
Su Lingwen remained silent for a while, and then she said, “Lucky for you, I know of a way that can help you improve faster. You want it?”
Yun Shu nodded and said, “Of course!”
“You’ll need to cleave the killing wind,” said Su Lingwen gently.
“Cleave… the wind?” Yun Shu repeated to himself.
“That’s right. You use the sword intent to cleave that killing wind. Do you remember when I told you I’m not afraid of the killing wind? It’s because I can cleave it! I know it’s going to be a bit difficult for you in the beginning, so it’s better for you to find a place where the killing wind is less violent. Gradually, you’ll get the hang of it and catch up with me,” Su Lingwen explained.
Yun Shu was impressed by her thought process and boldness. The killing wind was the most dangerous thing in the Valley of Crime, and everyone was afraid of it!
Yet, Su Lingwen used the killing wind to practice her sword technique!
She was indeed a genius with boundless courage and bravery.
Su Lingwen looked up at the sky and said, “Soon, the killing wind will come. You stay with me this time, just in case.”
Yun Shu nodded, touched the ugly sword on his back, and made up his mind.
A short while later, they could see the black line in the sky approaching. The killing wind was here.
“Stay close to me!” Su Lingwen instructed him loudly.
Yun Shu nodded and stood beside her. They were going to face the killing wind head-on!
This wasn’t Yun Shu’s first time facing the killing wind, however. Last time, he was pushed into the raging gusts by Jiang Chun.
But this time, it was wholly different.
Last time, he had hidden in the world behind the stone gate immediately. However, now, he would directly challenge it with his sword.
“The killing wind is as sharp as a blade, but it’s not a real blade. Keep the sword intent in your mind and try your best wielding your sword. I’m here. Don’t be afraid,” Su Lingwen said quickly to Yun Shu.
“Okay!” Yun Shu didn’t have the time to say anything more than that. He took a deep breath, grabbed the ugly sword in his hand, and hacked at the wind as hard as he could.
Su Lingwen was fully prepared to intervene at any moment. She was ready to rip the wind if Yun Shu missed.