Chapter 188: Atomic Samurai's Enlightenment
This was the first time Atomic Samurai felt his sword had been completely negated.
This wasn't a negation from others, but his own Soul negating the path he had taken.
Failure isn't terrifying; what's terrifying is when one completely acknowledges the failure.
Atomic Samurai felt as if something in his heart had shattered, along with the sword in his hand.
Just then, a figure suddenly blocked his path, seemingly obscuring the sunlight above, dimming his vision by a few shades.
Atomic Samurai slowly raised his head, only to see that domineering and majestic face almost within reach:
"Don't be discouraged, Atomic Samurai. Do you know what you're missing?"
"It's precisely this missing element that has prevented your strength from making rapid progress, keeping you stuck at your current Bottleneck."
What?!
King's series of rhetorical questions immediately piqued Atomic Samurai's innate curiosity, causing him to lean in and listen.
At the same time, he was somewhat surprised. How did King know that he was stuck at a Bottleneck and couldn't advance further in the path of the sword?
Seeing Atomic Samurai's astonished expression, King couldn't help but curl his lips upward.
Just kidding, of course, it's plot Divine Power.
But what should I say to impress this guy?
After a few seconds of thought, under Atomic Samurai's burning gaze, King slowly gave his answer:
"It's the Sword Heart that charges forward without hesitation. You lack this, and that is the true reason you cannot Breakthrough."
A Sword Heart that charges forward without hesitation...
Atomic Samurai froze, his eyes gradually brightening.
Yes, perhaps it's because I lacked this determination to swing my sword regardless of any difficulties or obstacles that I've been unable to Breakthrough.
Recalling earlier, when he was effortlessly killed in an instant by that Sun Sperm, whose entire body was engulfed in flames, the proud and resolute heart he carried seemed to have shattered.
From that moment, perhaps his Sword Heart was already on the verge of breaking.
As a result, in each of his Atomic Slashes just now, there was actually a hint of his own cowardice mixed within the blade. His state of mind was in disarray, so naturally, he couldn't achieve the flatness of a water surface, which led to his inability to Breakthrough his own Bottleneck.
A gentle breeze blew, and Atomic Samurai stood motionlessly, as if he had entered a state of Enlightenment.
King wasn't in a hurry. He secretly played on his phone with his Divine Thought while waiting for Atomic Samurai to successfully achieve Enlightenment.
You really can't deny it, this Atomic Samurai is indeed a Genius. I just casually said a few things, and this guy actually started to comprehend on his own.
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Mind Space.
Atomic Samurai stood on the surface of the lake, his breathing steady, his heart utterly calm at this moment.
He held the sword, which had been restored in his mind, tightly in his hand, his eyes tightly closed, King's previous words continuously echoing in his mind.
A Sword Heart that charges forward without hesitation...
No matter what difficulties I face.
Even if I am defeated.
Even if the sword in my hand is broken.
Even if I face mortal danger.
Even if I face insurmountable despair.
I must still maintain a Sword Heart that charges forward without hesitation! Only by constantly advancing can I constantly grow stronger and pursue the highest Realm of the swordsmanship!
Initially, the lake surface beneath Atomic Samurai's feet would occasionally ripple with circles of spreading water, like an ever-moving lake constantly splashing drops of water.
As Atomic Samurai's eyes transitioned from tightly closed to open, the ripples on the lake beneath his feet gradually subsided, eventually leaving the entire lake surface as still as a mirror, clearly reflecting his figure.
At this moment, Atomic Samurai found his sword path, broke through the Bottleneck that had troubled him for so long.
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"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. King!"
Facing Atomic Samurai's praise, King merely waved his hand casually, his expression unchanged:
"No problem, Atomic Samurai, this is the result of your own Enlightenment, and your accumulation of experience. I merely offered a small pointer."
Hearing King's words, Atomic Samurai felt a warm current flow through his heart.
"Mr. King is joking. If it weren't for Mr. King's incisive guidance, how could I have achieved Enlightenment so quickly?"
Every word of praise from Atomic Samurai was heartfelt; his reverence for King had reached a very high level at this moment.
Watching Atomic Samurai rush home, eager to continue his Enlightenment, King merely scratched his head helplessly.
Why does this guy feel like an NPC, inexplicably running over to give a quest, and then after I casually give a few pointers, he starts to have an Enlightenment himself, then leaves the quest reward and runs off?
How strange. Never mind, I won't think about it for now.
King closed his eyes, sinking his consciousness into his mind, listening to the cold System notification sound, like a heavenly melody.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing Option One!]
[Option One: Agree to Atomic Samurai's request and engage in a sparring match with him, like an adult playing with a child, to make him realize the flaws in his swordsmanship. The only requirement is to avoid accidentally killing Atomic Samurai.]
[Option One Reward: System Item x1]
[Ding! Reward has been issued! Congratulations, host, for obtaining [Time stasis Field] x1!]
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