Chapter 253: Deeply Adored by the Sword
“The Cloud Crane has entered Snow Cloud’s room.”
If this were in a game, scrolling text would likely say something like “Caution! Intruder Alert!” or something equally dramatic.
Despite having been here before, the living environment here is simply fantastic. It’s as if someone planned a masterpiece of an art gallery, a home filled with warmth and comfort.
The meticulously decorated room shows that it was created especially for the most loved person, not just put together in a rush. It’s clear that every detail is designed to make the occupant feel at home, and every bit of care radiates through the space.
“Ahhh… AHHHHHHHHH…”
Seeing the convulsing Snow Cloud, the Cloud Crane was startled, intending to back away when she suddenly locked him in place, trapping him completely.
Feeling like he was drowning in warm “syrup,” his brain started to feel like it was melting with joy.
This must be the spirit of the sword. Even though the Cloud Crane isn’t some inexperienced chicken anymore, dealing with such abnormal levels always adds immense pressure.
He could defeat countless powerful enemies, yet he could never win against his own sword.
Could it be that he wasn’t profound enough in his understanding of the sword to control it?
Can an invincible swordsman overcome their own sword? This philosophical question swelled up in his brain.
The moment Snow Cloud began happily yelping, the Cloud Crane was utterly defeated.
His face went hot.
He had been bested by his own sword.
After finally taking control, this ended up being such a… unusual initiation. This certainly dampened the prideful Cloud Crane’s mood.
What a shame!
“Master, I won’t let you have just one taste. You know, your sword is still sharp.”
“Come on, let’s keep practicing. Use your proudest technique to conquer me, master.”
Snow Cloud unleashed her true self, her eyes glowing weirdly as she temptingly lured in the Cloud Crane.
Taking a deep breath, the Cloud Crane gathered his courage!
Sharpness increased! Durability increased! Endurance increased!
This time, he felt he could have a much longer experience…
(Millions of words omitted…)
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After a battle through the night, the moonlight slipped out the cracks of the window frame, welcoming a new day.
In his tussle with Snow Cloud, the Cloud Crane managed to barely defeat the sword spirit with his unyielding will and relentless effort.
Her desire was like an endless black hole.
But even winning didn’t give much excitement.
Snow Cloud stayed open for him all throughout, letting him attack freely.
Her patience was unfathomable, like an unending sea, no matter how fiercely he struck, her waves remained calm as ever.
She seemed limitless.
It made him deeply appreciate what he learned about the phrase “even thick iron rods cannot stir the vast ocean.”
Perhaps this is the difference between humans and sword spirits.
Yet the next day, Snow Cloud gleefully told the Cloud Crane good news. If nothing else happened, his swordsmanship should’ve seen significant progress.
She also told him it was proof of him making her happy.
This left the Cloud Crane both charred and bewildered.
Even though Snow Cloud mentioned earlier that training with a sword spirit could quickly boost one’s skills and he had a sudden breakthrough, mastering a small part of the Eight Trigram Sword Technique, he initially dismissed it as absurd, but now even more so.
When using sword techniques from the Invincible Elder Xia, he discovered he could now compress and release a sharp sword energy with just two spiritual pearls instead of three!
Did he really improve?
“Hmm… This feels strange. Normally, my direction should have been the All-Encompassing Sword Technique, but somehow this time I veered off course… ”
Seeing the Cloud Crane improve, Snow Cloud seemed dissatisfied.
This wasn’t how she imagined it would go.
When her creator originally trained her, they were adept at the All-Encompassing Sword Technique. By practicing with the Cloud Crane, experience should’ve added to those techniques, yet his growth went elsewhere.
Was it possible her creator knew the Invincible Elder Xia’s techniques too?
Snow Cloud couldn’t recall; she didn’t remember much from long ago. After all, when she first came to be, she barely had any consciousness.
Snow Cloud wanted to complain, and so did the Cloud Crane.
Her idea of “improvement” clearly started off way beyond mere swordsmanship!
It heavily leaned towards “mature development.”
This journey of enlightenment through physical and mental unity made him doubt everything.
The “way” you’re talking about seems to be about something entirely different.
Snow Cloud continued to immerse herself in her logic, whining playfully, “Master, you should be grateful. Not every sword spirit would cooperate like me. Many swordsmen desperate for a quick boost try to train with us, but we refuse. And here I am—your sword spirit—not only working with you but always giving my full effort during practice.”
With that, Snow Cloud puffed out her chest proudly, hands on her hips, waiting for praise.
According to her, only reaching an indescribable harmony with the sword spirit could truly enhance a warrior’s growth.
Even forced practice wouldn’t count if the sword spirit resisted.
But the Cloud Crane had grown due to Snow Cloud’s love; she willingly stayed defenseless, allowing him to develop freely.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly as he spoke, a mix of resignation and mockery, “Should I thank you formally, then?”
At this, a cunning smile crept across Snow Cloud’s face. She snuggled close, wrapping her arm around him, looking as sweet as his little girlfriend, “Oh, Master, why be formal? Us? But you’re right, you still need to progress a bit more in your sword journey. Only when you surpass me and truly conquer me can you achieve success with the All-Encompassing Sword Technique.”
When she mentioned “true conquest,” he felt an odd pang.
It sounded like Snow Cloud hadn’t taken it seriously at all.
Fine, he admitted, she let up completely, not putting up any resistance, and yet even with all his effort, he could barely manage once out of five times.
As Snow Cloud said, because she loved him, he had passed this test despite the difficulties.
If reaching a hundred percent mastery over the All-Encompassing Sword Technique meant he had progressed halfway.
But even so, he gave it his all.
The path ahead was long and arduous.
Snow Cloud’s eyes gleamed with anticipation, “I look forward to you fully defeating me. The ultimate test? Far from easy!”
Hearing this, Cloud Crane felt his scalp tingle.
Didn’t he want to focus on swordsmanship? Why had it turned into this?
Sure, Snow Cloud loved him deeply, so maybe she would slowly guide him, telling him his weaknesses and which positions suited him best.
Slowly, guiding him…
It sent chills down his spine.
He didn’t want to believe that this bizarre method could truly improve his swordsmanship. Perhaps this was just a beautiful lie crafted to fulfill her desires?
In fact, you just want to devour my body, don’t you?
Cloud Crane refused to face reality.
Maybe… it could be because he had reached the Later Initial Understanding stage of his mental realm, prompting these improvements.
Spiritual realm advancements often yield unexpected benefits—it might be the key behind his sudden progress.
Maybe none of this is related to Snow Cloud at all.
Or perhaps… the secret techniques from Su Family members Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe in the cave might have played a role.
Anything goes!
To find the truth, Cloud Crane decided to stop guessing and take action. He found Su Xiaoxiao and came straight to the point.
“Xiaoxiao, what secret technique did you and Xinghe use on me in the cave?”
At this, Su Xiaoxiao blushed instantly, turning as red as a cherry. Her neck also turned bright red.
Suddenly she fell to the floor, limbs spread wide, lying on her belly, like a naughty puppy trying to apologize.
“I’m sorry!!!”
Such a person kissing the Cloud Crane… she deserved it!
Su Xiaoxiao must have thought he knew and came to confront her.
