“The Heavenly Origin Sword Art is something I can’t fully practice for now,” Lin Yun said, shaking his head helplessly.
Previously, at the Human Emperor’s ruins, Lin Yun had been accepted as a nominal disciple by the Human Emperor, who granted him part of the inheritance and rewards.
However, the Heavenly Origin Sword Art given to him was only the first volume, covering up to the third form. The remaining two forms were undoubtedly in the second volume.
Moreover, after three months of observing the pillars, Lin Yun’s insights and approaches had diverged in some ways from the Heavenly Origin Sword Art.
Even though everyone viewed the same content in the pillars, each person’s gains and insights were unique, not identical.
Lin Yun closed his eyes, pondered for a moment, then drew his treasured sword and began to move.
He integrated his insights and gains into his swordsmanship.
The sword danced continuously, its sharpness intensifying.
Although Lin Yun didn’t have the final two forms of the Heavenly Origin Sword Art, he had learned and mastered the first three.
Building on this foundation, he incorporated his three months of insights.
Boom!
The sword spun, creating a massive vortex in the surrounding space, striking out instantly.
Within the fierce attack was a subtle, gentle force, elevating the use of power to a more profound level.
“It’s still a bit flawed. Keep going!”
Lin Yun continued wielding his sword.
One day, two days, three days…
Ten days later.
Boom!
Lin Yun’s sword swept out, unleashing a startling force, blending fierce strength with eerie gentleness, followed by continuous strikes.
“Blending strength and softness, with much higher efficiency in power conversion. Haha, excellent!” Lin Yun laughed joyfully.
This single strike was far stronger than the third form of the Heavenly Origin Sword Art, the Ocean Form.
However, this wasn’t derived from fully studying any specific sword technique manual.
It was entirely Lin Yun’s creation, built on three months of observing the pillars, combined with his prior swordsmanship studies and the Heavenly Origin Sword Art, fused with his own insights.
Thus, it could be considered Lin Yun’s original creation.
A self-created sword technique was the most suited to his own circumstances.
After all, techniques like the Human Emperor’s Heavenly Origin Sword Art or Emperor Fire Cloud’s Shadow Sword Technique were created by them after studying numerous manuals, building on those foundations with their own insights.
“Though I created it by combining various sword techniques and my own insights, I still need to give this sword technique a name,” Lin Yun murmured.
“Let’s call it the Lingyun Sword Technique,” Lin Yun decided without much deliberation.
The name Lingyun was not only a homophone for his own name but also implied soaring to the clouds.
For now, this technique had only one form, but this form, created on the foundation of the Heavenly Origin Sword Art, was far more powerful than its third form, sufficient for Lin Yun’s current needs.
In actual combat, this form was versatile, not limited to a single application.
“With my swordsmanship improved, I should have a better chance at the advanced test,” Lin Yun murmured.
However, he didn’t rush to challenge it immediately.
“To be safe, I need to improve further,” Lin Yun thought.
Though the opportunity in the Thousand Mechanism Chamber had enhanced his swordsmanship, Lin Yun still wasn’t fully confident about passing the advanced test.
After some thought, he decided to focus on improving his Dragon God Claw.
The Dragon God Claw had seven forms, and Lin Yun had previously mastered up to the fifth. At the time, progressing further was impossible, as his physical strength couldn’t meet the requirements.
But now, Lin Yun’s physical realm had reached the late stage of the Origin Body, and he had the Dragon Emperor Bone implanted in him.
Thus, he felt ready to attempt the sixth form of the Dragon God Claw.
With his decision made, Lin Yun began training right there.
Ten days later.
Lin Yun raised his palm, and his arm was instantly covered in dragon scales. A far stronger force than before erupted from his arm.
“It worked!” Lin Yun smiled.
The sixth form of the Dragon God Claw was successfully mastered.
This success was entirely due to the Dragon Emperor Bone in his arm, which could withstand the intensity of the sixth form.
“It’s time to leave.”
“Now, I should be ready to attempt the advanced test.”
With a hint of anticipation, Lin Yun headed out.
The insights and improvements from the Thousand Mechanism Chamber had undoubtedly been immensely helpful.
The images he had seen were etched in his mind, available for future review, which would greatly aid his swordsmanship going forward.
This progress gave Lin Yun strong confidence in the advanced test.
After leaving the Sword Chamber, Lin Yun exited the Thousand Mechanism Chamber and returned to the grand hall of the divine palace.
The benefits from the Thousand Mechanism Chamber depended entirely on the individual. Some might gain immensely, while others might leave with nothing.
For Lin Yun, this experience in the Thousand Mechanism Chamber was deeply satisfying.
In the grand hall.
Upon returning, the silver-armoured statue Lin Yun had previously defeated approached him.
“How was it, Lin Yun? Did you gain anything from the Thousand Mechanism Chamber?” the statue asked.
“I did. Where’s the captain? I want to retake the advanced test!” Lin Yun said confidently.
“The advanced test?” The statue was taken aback.
Boom.
A black mist descended, and the black mist figure materialised before Lin Yun.
“You want to try again?” The black mist figure looked at Lin Yun in surprise.
“Yes, Captain!” Lin Yun nodded with a smile.
“You should go cultivate for a few more years. It’s only been a short time. Even if you gained something in the Thousand Mechanism Chamber, you need time to process it. Relying on those gains alone, you have no chance of passing the advanced test,” the black mist figure said, shaking its head.
“Captain, I still want to try. You’re not busy anyway,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
“Fine. If you insist, go ahead. If you fail, maybe you’ll give up and focus on cultivating properly.”
Seeing Lin Yun’s determination, the black mist figure relented, as it indeed had nothing else to do.
The black mist figure waved its hand, creating a circle.
“Lin Yun, you’ve taken the test before, so you know the rules. Let’s begin. Just knock me out of the circle,” the black mist figure said, standing still.
“Captain, I won’t hold back then,” Lin Yun said with a grin, instantly drawing his treasured sword.
