Lin Yun was equally very satisfied with the power of this move.
Mastering this technique would once again bring about a surge in Lin Yun’s strength.
The seventh, eighth, and ninth levels of the Flying Shadow Sword Technique all belonged to the advanced chapter, and the increase in power with each level was remarkably significant.
“The next one is the ninth level, Nine Nines Return to One, the final level of the advanced chapter.” Lin Yun murmured.
The power of this final level was extremely strong, and Lin Yun had personally experienced it before.
However, the difficulty of mastering this last level was bound to be extraordinarily high.
“It is time to go see Flying Shadow Golden Lord.”
After speaking, Lin Yun leapt into the air and flew straight towards the great hall.
Previously, Flying Shadow Golden Lord had instructed that if Lin Yun successfully mastered the eighth level Three Yang Slash, he should come to report it.
Inside the great hall.
“Golden Lord, I have successfully mastered the eighth level of the Flying Shadow Sword Technique.” Lin Yun reported to Flying Shadow Golden Lord.
“Oh? You mastered the eighth level so quickly?” A look of surprise appeared in Flying Shadow Golden Lord’s eyes.
In Flying Shadow Golden Lord’s view, if Lin Yun could master the eighth level within a thousand years, that would already be very fast.
“It is all thanks to Golden Lord’s guidance and help that I could achieve it so swiftly.” Lin Yun said humbly.
“Your speed in mastering the eighth level of the Flying Shadow Sword Technique has truly exceeded my expectations. There is no need for humility. You are indeed outstanding, very impressive!” Flying Shadow Golden Lord’s tone carried appreciation for Lin Yun.
Without doubt, Lin Yun’s performance had earned him great admiration from Flying Shadow Golden Lord.
“However, the upcoming ninth level is extremely difficult, extremely difficult. It is not a matter of how much time one spends, but whether one can ultimately master it at all.” Flying Shadow Golden Lord said.
Flying Shadow Golden Lord continued, “Since I went into seclusion, I have accepted more than a dozen disciples in total, yet only two have ultimately mastered the ninth level of the Flying Shadow Sword Technique. One is Ge Hongtu, with whom you once sparred, and the other two fell a million years ago.”
The cultivators accepted as disciples by Flying Shadow Golden Lord certainly possessed good talent in swordsmanship, yet only two had mastered the ninth level, which fully demonstrated its difficulty.
“Golden Lord, I know it will certainly be difficult. I dare not guarantee that I will definitely learn it, only that I will do my utmost.” Lin Yun said.
“Good. Then next, I will guide you in cultivating the ninth level. As for the final outcome, it depends on you yourself.”
“Come, follow me outside.”
After speaking, Flying Shadow Golden Lord rose directly and walked out of the hall.
After leaving the great hall, Flying Shadow Golden Lord took Lin Yun flying to the mountain peak where the pavilion was built, and there began to instruct him.
“The ninth level of the Flying Shadow Sword Technique, Nine Nines Return to One, cannot be cultivated rigidly according to a single approach. You should understand that there are many varieties of sword techniques in the world. Although they are all sword techniques and share many similarities, there are also many differences.” Flying Shadow Golden Lord said.
Flying Shadow Golden Lord continued, “And this ninth level, Nine Nines Return to One, returns not only the sword technique, but yourself. You must make this level fit you perfectly. Therefore, to master it, you need to correct it during cultivation yourself, adjusting it to the way that best suits you.”
“Understood.” Lin Yun nodded.
“Of course, this is easy to say, but truly achieving it is extremely difficult. Next, I shall first demonstrate for you. Observe and comprehend on your own.” After speaking, Flying Shadow Golden Lord drew his treasured sword and began the demonstration for Lin Yun.
This time, his instruction was more detailed than ever before, and Lin Yun watched and listened attentively.
…
Time passed swiftly, and six hundred years soon went by.
The thousand-year period for guidance had also arrived.
Outside the thatched hut.
“No good.”
Lin Yun shook his head, sheathed his sword, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Over these six hundred years, Lin Yun had been striving hard to master the ninth level of the Flying Shadow Sword Technique, and he had consulted Flying Shadow Golden Lord multiple times.
Unfortunately, progress remained unsatisfactory up to now.
Lin Yun felt that he was still quite far from mastering the ninth level.
At that moment, Martial God approached from afar.
“Brother Beichen, today marks the end of the thousand-year period. My master asks you to go to the great hall to bid him farewell.” Martial God said.
“Alright, I will go now.” Lin Yun nodded in agreement.
“Brother Beichen, mastering the eighth level is already very impressive. The ninth level is simply not one that is easy to grasp.” Martial God consoled him.
“I understand. I will go see Flying Shadow Golden Lord first.” Lin Yun replied with a smile.
