wuxianovels18 Chapter 1022 - 626: The Life-and-Death Crisis, Soul Power Level 5
Chapter 1022 - 626: The Life-and-Death Crisis, Soul Power Level 5
Knife.
The ruler among weapons!
Since its creation, it has existed to slay beasts, enemies, and anything daring enough to obstruct its path.
A knife wielder must exude undeniable dominance, making the enemy feel certain of defeat even before the knife is drawn.
This is the true spirit of the knife.
Lu Lin had always fought with a graceful demeanor, though he could sever his foes with his blade, reflecting now he realizes his aura was lacking.
Not dominant enough.
Historically, knife users were never ordinary.
Though Lu Lin considered himself a Master of the Knife Way, he felt embarrassed to only now grasp the Knife Way Essence.
Moreover, the knife differs from the sword.
From its inception, the sword was a ceremonial tool, not primarily meant for combat.
No matter the era in history, knives were more often used in battle; there were large saber teams and knife armies, seldom sword-centric squads.
The sword symbolizes a gentleman; previously, Lu Lin embodied this excessively, lacking the aggressive spirit.
However, realizing this now isn’t too late, as compared to the Main World cultivators, he’s still a minor figure not even at Gang Member Level, recognizing the issue and adapting promptly serves him well.
Through consistent execution of basic saber techniques, Lu Lin’s momentum evolved.
His gaze grew sharper.
His chest stood taller.
Under 32 billion pounds of extreme gravity, Lu Lin walked with authority.
At this moment, he was like a drawn fury blade, viewing the world with disdain, daring to compete with strong persons.
Time passed slowly; after a month, Lu Lin could freely move under the force of 32 billion pounds, his saber techniques becoming more natural.
Between each move and stroke, he minimized flashy and unnecessary actions, making it simpler and more direct.
Now, though he assumed there’d been no improvement in his cultivation strength, if facing his past self upon initially boarding the Flying Boat, Lu Lin could resolve it within three moves.
Three moves might even be exaggerated.
On the battlefield, life is death, emerging through the brink of death.
If lacking the ferocity to slay an enemy with one slash, there might not be another chance.
Over this month, not only did Lu Lin deepen his understanding of the Knife Way, he felt his body more resilient under the 32 billion pounds of gravity.
So much time had passed; maybe it’s time... to consider adjusting the dial again.
Yet, such adjustment could confront 64 billion, even 128 billion pounds of gravity.
Lu Lin feared that an unexpected event might lead to his demise under this terrifying gravity.
Ultimately... should he try?
After a day of struggle and grappling, Lu Lin finally decided.
Try.
This time, he prepared thoroughly, ready to revert if the gravity exceeded his limit.
Even if the gravity was bearable, he’d swiftly adjust back.
For this, he practiced switching between 32 billion and 8 billion pounds, ensuring muscle memory so he’d avoid major harm regardless.
Lu Lin’s earnest cultivation was aimed at breakthrough under extremity, not demise under extremity.
After a day’s practice, once Lu Lin guaranteed he could switch states instantly, he cautiously approached the dial.
Swallowing hard, reaching this step, even fully prepared, Lu Lin felt nervous.
No matter the outcome, living or dying, it must be faced.
Otherwise, with four months of Cosmic Travel ahead, Lu Lin wouldn’t squander this environment.
No turning back.
After preparing, Lu Lin took a deep breath and turned the switch.
Lower the gear.
Boom!
A terrifying force descended upon Lu Lin instantly.
Under such immense pressure, Lu Lin’s muscle memory movements even delayed momentarily.
Yet it was this brief delay that immobilized him.
His body couldn’t transform to its stronget fleshy state in time.
Skin cracked, akin to a trainee dehydrated for long.
Hideous and horrific fissures appeared on his skin surface.
But no blood flowed.
For at this moment, all of Lu Lin’s internal organs were crushed.
Blood vessels ruptured entirely.
Under extreme pressure, even blood couldn’t flow, trapped motionlessly throughout his body.
Lu Lin’s vision turned pitch black.
He nearly fainted.
Now, he felt that under this crushing pressure, his will and Soul Power struggled to operate, only able to maintain minimal function.
Life and death crisis.
Doomed situation.
Lu Lin never anticipated that lowering another gear would inflict such terrifying suppression.
Unable to open his eyes, Soul Power sluggishly maneuvering, limbs seeming to vanish beyond perception.
But.
At such crisis moment, Lu Lin forced calmness upon himself.
Unwavering against fainting.
Persistence was imperative.
Time passed uncertainly.
Whether a moment, possibly days or longer.
Lu Lin sensed a flicker of energy within under this terrifying suppression, akin to a spark.
Golden Body Sutra energy.
This was the energy of the Golden Body Sutra.
Lu Lin harbored hope within his heart.
He knew this was his sole chance to survive.