Black Myth: the Supreme Sword

Chapter 5

Nicholas was at a loss for words.

The mysterious woman said, "The sword is a weapon used for killing people. Only through that can you truly understand its wonders. Of course, you have just started. What you need to practice is speed and strength. Use the sword technique I taught you to summon the sword in your body."

Nicholas was taken aback. Then he slowly closed his eyes. Soon, he spread out his palm, and a ray of light of a sword flashed in his palm. Next second, a sword floated in his palm.

It was the silver Sky Spirit Sword in Nicholas's body.

Nicholas was stunned. "Can this sword be summoned?"

The mysterious woman said, "Yes, but it's best not to use this sword in a fight. Once the sword is destroyed, you will also die. Now you still need an opponent. I will find one for you."

As the woman's voice fell, an illusory shadow appeared in front of Nicholas.

The mysterious woman said, "The shadow in front of you is in the Qi Varying realm, the same realm as you. You can begin."

As soon as the mysterious woman's voice fell, the shadow in front of Nicholas disappeared at once.

Nicholas's pupils shrank instantly. His opponent's speed was incredibly fast. Relying on his instincts, he dodged sideways. However, the sword seemed to know that he was going to dodge and suddenly changed its path the moment he dodged.

When Nicholas's feet landed on the ground, the sword pierced his chest at once. Blood gushed out.

Nicholas was stunned. He then said, "But isn't this a practice? Why is it so serious? Furthermore, you didn't teach me any sword moves or techniques."

The mysterious woman's voice suddenly turned cold. "Practice? The most powerful killing move of a sword cultivator is not learned through training but by killing. The shadow in front of you is an enemy and also a teacher. If you are smart enough, he will teach you all the basic sword techniques. Injury is the best teacher, understand? As for sword techniques and moves, don't be anxious. The key is to build a good foundation."

Nicholas pondered for a moment. Finally, he nodded. "I see."

With that, Nicholas leaped and rushed toward the shadow.

More and more wounds appeared on Nicholas's body. However, he became more and more courageous as he fought.

When it came to fighting, Nicholas wasn't afraid at all. He used to be the Young Master of Ye Manor. He often represented Ye Manor to participate in all kinds of life-and-death battles for the benefit of Ye Manor. This was why he could resist the Great Elder's punch at the Boundless Qi realm.

Nicholas's ability was not nurtured, but forged through killing in battles.

Gradually, Nicholas began to learn some sword moves of the shadow. Not only that, but every time he was injured, he would understand why he was injured and what to do so he would not be injured again.

Therefore, after three days of fighting, Nicholas gradually became less injured.

Of course, Nicholas did not learn any sword moves. However, he learned when to strike, when to block and dodge and so on. All these were at the price of his injuries.

Although this kind of sparring was cruel, it was the most effective.

Another two days passed.

Now, Nicholas had begun to be able to counterattack slowly. When he started to counterattack, he found that the defense ability of the shadow was extraordinarily good. It was much better than his previous defense.

To Nicholas, the shadow's defense was simply watertight. No matter how he attacked, the shadow could perfectly resolve it. Of course, to Nicholas, this was a good thing because it meant the shadow was teaching him how to defend himself.

Time passed bit by bit as Nicholas was deeply engrossed in his practice with the shadow. During this time, his strength, speed and reaction were much stronger than before.

This discovery made Nicholas ecstatic, and he cultivated more and more crazily.

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In the Ye Manor, Eamon Ye walked into the Great Elder's room. With an excited smile on his face, he said, "Elder Edward, I have found out about what happened on South Mountain. Although the assassins we sent failed to kill Nicholas, the survivors of the Lee family saw that Nicholas's Spirit Core was shattered."

Hearing this, the Great Elder's eyes snapped open. "Are you sure?"

Eamon nodded. "It's absolutely true. I personally went to ask that survivor. Nicholas's Spirit Core was indeed destroyed."

"Even the Goddess of Fortune wants Nicholas to die. Haha." The Great Elder sneered.

If cultivators did not have a Spirit Core, they would be a brute fighter. Only with a Spirit Core could they be called a martial warrior.

As Nicholas's Spirit Core was shattered, he was a loser. Even though he had extraordinary combat strength, he only had brute force left. Only by mastering spiritual energy could one be considered to be strong.

A moment later, the Great Elder said coldly, "Eamon, gather everyone to kill Nicholas once to avoid future trouble."

Eamon shook his head. "No."

The Great Elder looked at Eamon. Eamon said seriously, "Elder Edward, Nicholas has made a lot of contributions to the Ye family after all. If we kill him now, many people in the manor will be let down. Plus, Jonathan has just become the Young Master and has a life-and-death agreement with Nicholas. If we get rid of him at this time, what will others think? They will definitely think that we did it. If it gets out, I'm afraid the Lee Family will also make a big deal of this."

The Great Elder frowned slightly. "What's your idea?"

Eamon said with a smile, "Didn't Jonathan have a life-and-death agreement with Nicholas ? When Jonathan kills him, it will be justifiable. No one will say anything. Jonathan can also establish his prestige and make a name for himself in Green City. Besides, once they're on the Death Arena, even the Clan Leader can't say anything after coming out of seclusion, right?"

The Great Elder thought for a moment, then nodded. "That's good too. In any case, his Spirit Core is shattered, so he's no threat."

With that, a cold light flashed in the Great Elder's eyes. "But don't let him live too comfortably during this period. Pass down my order. From now on, stop Nicholas and his sister's monthly allowance and meals. Cancel all the preferential treatment and privileges he used to have as the Young Master. He is not allowed to step into the family's training hall, let alone leave the manor without permission. Also, stop his sister's medicinal cuisine." The Great Elder snorted. "His sister has used so many elixirs and medicinal herbs over the years. If Nicholas hadn't been useful, I would have driven her out of the manor long ago."

Eamon smiled slightly. "Nicholas's Spirit Core is shattered now. He's useless now."

The Great Elder nodded and said, "Jonathan has just awakened. If he needs anything, try your best to satisfy him. Also, he can go to the family's data archive at any time and read all the Path of Martial Arts inside."

Eamon nodded. "Understood. By the way, Elysia is not young anymore. Why don't we betroth her to a servant in the manor?"

The Great Elder slowly closed his eyes. "Do as you see fit."