"Sword heart?"
[Yes. It's when a sword cultivator's soul or "inner heart" is forged into a sword. This represents an unwavering clarity of purpose and a deeper understanding of one's personal "Path," or what the Immortal World called Dao. When they achieve such a state, they would become immune to illusion and mental attacks because their spirit is as sharp and unbreakable as a blade. The enemy would suffer as a result, as though they have been cut by an invincible blade.
The sword heart simply marks the transition from using the sword as a weapon to being the sword at a spiritual level. ]
Felix was awestruck. His impression of Master Shen improved drastically.
He asked, "Is that the highest level a sword practitioner can attain?"
[No. Higher than that is a rank called Sword Dao—the ultimate realm, where the sword cultivator masters the "Universal Laws" of the sword.
At this stage, the sword is no longer just a weapon or a soul—it is a fundamental law of the universe. The sword cultivator can slice through space, time, or even karma itself.
Only a "Sword God" or "Sword Immortal" typically reaches this level, where every breath and movement is in perfect resonance with the heavens.]
Felix inwardly nodded. He thought. So, that's what the owner of the Flowing Rain Sword achieved, huh?
[Precisely.]
Felix and the Guide's conversation was interrupted after the former finally realized that Master Shen was already standing in front of him.
Felix was only at the chin's level of Master Shen, so it wasn't difficult to sneak at his eyes.
Master Shen's eyes were scrutinizing Felix, conveying deep interest in him.
He said, "How intriguing. You seem to be in deep thought, but your eyes are clear."
Felix bowed deeply and replied, "Nice to meet you, Master Shen. I appreciate your words."
Master Shen was quiet for a while and asked, "Are you the one who summoned a sword from the obelisk, right? Where is it? Can I see it?"
Felix tilted his head to look at Master Shen's eyes and, as expected, they were sparkling with excitement.
Felix silently sighed. As I thought, he was not interested entirely in me, but my sword. At least, I'm able to gain his good impression of me.
Felix said in a rueful tone, "I'm deeply sorry, Master Shen. At the moment, it's being restored by Master Vey."
Master Shen's eyes widened. Then his eyes conveyed utter disappointment.
He said, "I see. It's a shame I couldn't inspect it before it was restored. If it's Master Vey who will restore it, then it might be restored to its perfect appearance."
Feli smiled bitterly. How I wish it would be restored to its perfect appearance.
Master Shen was silent for a while before saying, "The Mayor has probably told you to become my disciple, right? You couldn't reject it, I assume.
I must ask you, do you want to become my disciple? That's the only way you can learn our dojo's philosophy and sword techniques."
Felix already knew how to respond to such a question, so he bowed deeply, "Master Shen, as much as I would like to learn your philosophy and sword techniques, the sword I have summoned already provided me with those, and I would like to pursue them."
Master Shen's eyes widened. His eyes sparkled again—more dazzling with interest than before.
"Really? It did? What was it? Can you show me? What do you call it?"
Felix was taken aback. He straightened his back and felt a bit lost.
Master Shen stared at him and turned around, ordering Isaac with a straight face, "Give me your wooden sword."
Isaac, who had been utterly surprised by Master Shen's behavior, was greatly startled. However, he quickly pulled out the wooden sword from his waist and handed it to Master Shen.
Master Shen received it, quickly turned around, and pushed the wooden sword to Felix.
Felix received it with an awkward smile.
He took the chance to ask the Guide.
"Should I show it to him?"
[It doesn't matter. Anyone can learn the Rainwalker style, but you are the successor anyway and you already have the Flowing Rain Sword. So, you are at an advantage.
You don't have to be selfish.]
Felix felt guilty when he heard the last part. He couldn't blame himself—he wanted to own the Rainwalker style by himself, he didn't want others to learn it.
Simply because he was afraid, afraid of others surpassing him using the sword style he was supposed to only possess.
Convinced by the words of the Guide, he didn't hesitate to take his stance.
He asked Master Shen, "What do you want to see Master Shen? The sword techniques or the exercise?"
Master Shen was stunned. He thought. He didn't know the way of the sword before he was purposely learned, huh?
Master Shen raised his index finger and said, "Attack this with your sword technique."
Master Shen surmised that Felix should have only learned one sword technique by now. It was just yesterday that Felix had summoned the sword, so he should only have begun training the sword technique overnight.
Felix, learning what Master Shen wanted him to do, didn't hesitate to stare at his index finger intently and struck precisely the part he wanted to strike.
He was quite disappointed that not even a light bruise was caused by his strike. He didn't hold back at all, he executed the Drizzle Slash technique.
However, Master Shen, on the contrary, was deeply amazed by Felix's sword technique.
He gazed at Felix as though he was a treasure.
That sword technique… He struck at where he was staring at on his first strike. In other words, every one of his strikes are precise… endless. This sword technique…
Amazing.
He couldn't come up with a better word to describe the sword technique.
And this kid… he already mastered the sword technique in a single night? Did he receive an enlightenment from the sword? That could be the only way.
Master Shen was lost in his own thoughts for a while.
When he realized he had been staring at Felix in a daze, he smiled and said, "You're definitely learning a sword technique way better than our core sword technique.
So, why did you still accept the Mayor's invitation? Afraid to reject him?"
Felix shook his head firmly.
He said in a serious tone, "I wish to strengthen myself through fighting against your disciple.
Better, to learn from you."
Master Shen was stunned.