## Section 68: Mastering the Sword Cascade Dao Method
**Author:** Gu Zhenren
**Date:** 2013-02-09
The art of spiritual connection!
With a command from Chu Yun, the Spirit Snake emerged gracefully, acting as a bridge to connect Chu Yun’s and Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy.
Instantly, Chu Yun felt as if a clear, sweet stream was flowing into the deepest part of his heart. Previously, when he controlled the Spirit Snake to absorb others’ spiritual energy, this stream was almost imperceptible. However, after the Spirit Snake swallowed a soul crystal, its cultivation immediately advanced by sixty-six years, making it a superior Lesser Demon. Consequently, the efficiency of the spiritual connection technique greatly improved.
After ten hours, Chu Yun’s spiritual energy increased by the volume of a sand bowl. In contrast, Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy diminished by a corresponding amount.
His insufficient spiritual energy soon could not support the contract, and a Demonic Sword broke free, becoming a masterless Demon Soldier. Chu Yun had been suppressing this sharp sword, so he was mentally prepared for this situation. He quickly used his newly acquired spiritual energy to sign a master-servant contract with this Spirit Monster Sword.
“Stone Cascade Dao Method… Sword Cascade Dao Method…” He was very curious and focused on this Divine Path Technique, which surpassed Supreme grade. Gripping the Spirit Sword, he immediately meditated, his mind entering the sword’s spiritual energy.
The spiritual energy was profound, and he learned many Stone Path Techniques. All of them were of exquisite quality, complementing each other and revealing Yan Dongliu’s profound understanding of combat tactics.
“These Sword Techniques are all excellent. They can enrich our Shu Family’s archives. But where is the Sword Cascade Dao Method?” Chu Yun’s divine sense swept around but could not find the Sword Cascade Dao Method he expected.
“How is this possible?!” Chu Yun searched for a while longer, thoroughly examining the spiritual energy within the sword, but still found no sign of the Sword Cascade Dao Method.
“Could it be that this Demonic Sword did not comprehend the Stone Cascade Dao Method?” Chu Yun wondered, then gave up for the moment, continuing to absorb Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy. Yan Dongliu was a famous expert on the Talented Person Ranking, with extremely abundant spiritual energy, only slightly inferior to Chu Yun. The Jade Scholar could not compare to him at all.
He had to admit, this feeling of unearned plunder was exceedingly wonderful. He greatly benefited, and his spiritual energy grew substantially. After another hour, his spiritual energy, which was only the size of a lantern, had expanded to the size of a millstone.
“Huh? What’s going on?” Suddenly, the spiritual connection technique stopped abruptly. The Spirit Snake trembled and let out a mournful cry, retreating back into Chu Yun’s palm.
Chu Yun’s eyes snapped open, and he “looked” at his palm in surprise. Although the Spirit Snake was invisible to the naked eye and had no weight, almost formless and insubstantial, Chu Yun could feel through the contract that it was now curled up into a pitiable ball.
“The Spirit Snake is injured? How did this happen?!” Chu Yun frowned, completely perplexed by this sudden development. He looked at the person in front of Yan Dongliu. His soul had already been shattered by his willpower whip. Although it was slowly condensing now, his consciousness was certainly muddled, and he could not resist.
‘Who just attacked my Spirit Snake? Could there be a secret within Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy… The Sword Cascade Dao Method!’
In the darkness, spiritual energy flashed in Chu Yun’s mind. His eyes brightened, and relying on the intuition of a top-tier explorer, he guessed the truth.
“Could it be that this Divine Path Technique is not comprehended by a Demonic creature but is recorded within the spiritual energy of a Monster Tamer? It is so!!!” Chu Yun reconnected with Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy, and his divine sense plunged in, immediately making a significant discovery.
In the deepest part of his spiritual energy, there was a river waterfall that flowed straight down for three thousand feet. It was like silk, magnificent and beautiful, each stream of water formed by sword energy, exuding a soul-stirring pressure.
“The Jianghan Kingdom is a land of water, possessing the most rivers and lakes in Xingzhou. The Sword King Yan’s sword was born in the Jianghan Kingdom. Later, he meditated facing the waterfall of Yanlu Mountain for three years before breaking through. He became a King-level expert and became renowned throughout the world.” Seeing the image of this waterfall, this legend suddenly appeared in Chu Yun’s mind.
“I understand a little now. Spiritual energy represents wisdom. Demonic beasts and demonic plants use their own spiritual energy and wisdom to comprehend Heaven and Earth and understand nature. This understanding then influences their use of power, thus comprehending various Dao Methods within their spiritual energy. As for the Sword King, he was a King-level expert, and his spiritual energy and wisdom had reached the heavens, comprehending the incredibly powerful Sword Cascade Technique. This Dao Method is naturally incomparable to ordinary Demonic creatures. Its power is terrifying and divine, hence it is called a Divine Path Technique. Divine Path Techniques are comprehended by people, so they naturally exist within people’s spiritual energy!” At this moment, Chu Yun’s thoughts churned, and he understood the crux of the matter.
“This Divine Path Technique is incredibly powerful. It can only be comprehended with human spiritual energy and wisdom. When the Spirit Snake connected with Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy just now, it seems to have touched this Sword Cascade. It is merely a demonic snake and knows nothing about swords, so it naturally couldn’t comprehend it. It was backfired by this Divine Path Technique and was injured.” With this thought, all the doubts were resolved.
“Although I am skilled with a saber, I can also use a sword and have a certain understanding of Sword Techniques. I wonder if I can comprehend this Divine Path Technique?” Chu Yun cautiously immersed his mind into this cascading gray waterfall, trying it out.
Tens of thousands, an infinite number of swords converged into a waterfall, rushing down. This is fearless courage, the essence of Heaven and Earth. It washes away the impure world, cleanses the dust, and pours down with an irresistible supreme power. This is not just a Dao method; it is the Sword King’s Dao, linking swords with Heaven and Earth and comprehending it.
Chu Yun comprehended it with difficulty. Human spiritual energy has always been abundant, allowing one to comprehend Dao methods of “Inferior, Medium, Upper, and Supreme” grades instantly. They can then be transferred to Demonic creatures through spiritual energy contracts to “help” them comprehend. However, this Sword Cascade Technique is a Divine Path Technique. Even with Chu Yun’s abundant spiritual energy now, reaching the peak of his past and present lives, he found it difficult and obscure to comprehend.
Yet, despite the arduous comprehension, he made progress. Every moment brought advancement, even if the speed was as slow as a snail crawling. If it were any other young person, they would have complained about the boredom on the spot. But Chu Yun possessed patience that ordinary people could not match.
He continued to comprehend it bit by bit. After an unknown amount of time, as his divine sense slowly ascended from the bottom of the waterfall to the top, he had completely mastered this Divine Path Technique. A waterfall appeared in his spiritual energy. White foam, permeated with sword energy, roared silently, with a faint aura of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
As soon as this Sword Cascade appeared, it occupied the central position of his spiritual energy like a king. Even the phantom images of the seven Tribulation Demons were pushed to the corners. The Sword Cascade dominated the center, occupying a fist-sized area of spiritual energy.
Within the Stone Cascade, a sword shadow, following the flow of water, rushed down from the top. At the bottom of the Sword Cascade, it suddenly disappeared, then instantly reappeared at the top. This cycle became a part of the Sword Cascade. This sword was naturally the Demonic Sword Chu Yun had taken from Yan Dongliu. It could be imagined that if he obtained other Demonic swords in the future, they would also become part of the Sword Cascade like this one.
“It’s a pity that my primary tactic is not stone, but demonic beasts. I’m following the path of the Ten Thousand Beasts King. Even the Drunken Snow Saber is now just an auxiliary means,” Chu Yun lamented inwardly. From now on, he could also use the Sword Cascade Technique. However, this Divine Path Technique could only be a trump card. He could not develop further based on it. Although it possessed considerable potential for excavation, having received the complete inheritance of the Ten Thousand Beasts King, Chu Yun knew he was more suited to developing demonic beasts.
“This Divine Path Technique is an unparalleled treasure. To fall into my hands feels like casting pearls before swine. Sword Cascade Technique, disperse!” Chu Yun’s thoughts shifted. The phantom image of the waterfall in Yan Dongliu’s spiritual energy instantly disintegrated under his will, turning into nothingness. Having completely mastered the Sword Cascade Dao Method, he naturally had the ability to erase this imprint.
Spiritual connection! He once again activated the Spirit Snake, absorbing the remaining spiritual energy of Yan Dongliu into his body. His spiritual energy thickened further, while Yan Dongliu was left with no spiritual energy at all. Even if his soul were to reform and he awoke, he would be an idiot. This is because spiritual energy represents wisdom. With his spiritual energy completely dissipated, his wisdom was also entirely gone.
“Sky Fox, breathe fire.” Chu Yun gave another order. Instantly, flames surged, reducing Yan Dongliu to ash, destroying the evidence. Although Yan Dongliu could not make a comeback, the strange situation of his spiritual energy completely dissipating would surely attract the attention of interested parties if it got out. Chu Yun did not want the world to guess that he possessed a Spirit Snake. Although he had only used it a few times, he was fully aware of the Spirit Snake’s powerful and terrifying nature. No wonder even the first Ten Thousand Beasts King was moved and laughed heartily upon obtaining it.
After killing Yan Dongliu, enhancing his spiritual energy, and acquiring his remaining two Spirit Monster Swords, Chu Yun refreshingly pushed open the cabin door and returned to his soldiers.
“Young Master, you’ve finally come out of seclusion!” Seeing Chu Yun appear, General Rabbit shed tears of joy. Since the battle with Yan Dongliu’s fleet, although they captured Yan Dongliu and repelled the Flying Sword Elite Soldiers, the Shu Family fleet had won a Pyrrhic victory with heavy casualties. When Chu Yun chose to go into seclusion to digest the spoils of war, he entrusted the entire fleet to General Rabbit. In the Shui Family’s waters, enemies were everywhere. General Rabbit walked on thin ice, trembling with fear. Moreover, Chu Yun had handed over command of the entire fleet to him. In these past few days, General Rabbit had visibly thinned. Being timid and cowardly, he had barely slept a wink. At the slightest disturbance, he would become flustered and command the entire fleet to flee. For the past five days, the Shu Family Army had not fought a single sea battle, constantly hiding and evading. The battle-hungry Shu Family soldiers were already quite resentful.
Of course, there were benefits. At least after sufficient rest, the Shu Family Army’s combat power had recovered to a considerable extent. At the same time, General Rabbit’s reputation had also spread widely, and the Shu Family soldiers all knew that such a timid and fearful general existed.
