"Sword Mastery and Inner Strength: The Path of Huang Xiaolong"

However, it has been a while since the Infernal Wind nettle rash has appeared. After rolling in the small courtyard for about four breaths, it vanishes.

After the initial strike, Huang Xiaolong does not wield the blade again. However, the sensation of the Infernal Wind from his previous Asura Blade attack lingers in his mind. He stands there, with the image of the Infernal Wind continuously revolving in his mind. The path it took and the direction it swept through are vividly presented before his eyes.

Within half an hour, Huang Xiaolong suddenly moves and wields the Asura Blade once more. This time, 18 blade lights manifest out of nowhere, swirling and mixing in space. The air currents revolve, forming two groups of nettle rash formations that are larger than the previous ones.

After the strike, Huang Xiaolong remains motionless, recalling the formation, rotation, and path of the Infernal Wind nettle rash in his mind.

Within another half hour, Huang Xiaolong wields the Asura Blade once again.

This pattern repeats over and over again.

After each attack, Huang Xiaolong stands still, sensing for half an hour before launching another attack.

From morning to noon, and until evening when the last rays of sunlight begin to fade, Huang Xiaolong wields the Asura Blade once more. Two groups of Infernal Wind rotate incessantly, emitting a faintly sobbing sound that sends chills down one's spine. This sobbing sound seems to originate from the depths of Hell.

The Hell nettle rash can now continue rotating for five breaths.

Listening to the faint spreading sound of Hell in the Infernal Wind, Huang Xiaolong exhales and says, according to the manual, when the first move of the Infernal Wind produces the sound of Hell, it signifies a small accomplishment.

If the first Sect Master of Asura Sect, Ren Wokuang, were to witness Huang Xiaolong achieving a small accomplishment in the first move of the Asura Sword Arts' Infernal Wind after just one day of practice, he would undoubtedly be astounded. When Ren Wokuang accidentally obtained this cultivation technique in the past, it took him a whole two months to produce the sound of Hell while practicing the first move of the Asura Sword Arts' Infernal Wind. Yet Huang Xiaolong has achieved it in just one day.

Practicing a battle skill has nothing to do with Martial Spirit; it requires one's own comprehension and natural talent. In his previous life, Huang Xiaolong was a rare martial arts talent of a hundred years. The martial arts and battle skills he practiced in his previous life were mostly the same, with minor differences. Therefore, it is not surprising that Huang Xiaolong, who practiced for only one day, has reached the small accomplishment stage in the first move of the Asura Sword Arts' Infernal Wind.

Seeing the dimness of the night approaching, Huang Xiaolong stops practicing the Asura Sword Arts and returns to his room. He sits cross-legged on the cold jade bed, cultivating Battle Qi using Asura Arts.

Since breaking through to Rank 4, Huang Xiaolong's Double-Headed Snake Martial Spirit has not only split into twin Super level Martial Spirits, but his physique has also greatly increased in size. When Huang Xiaolong's Martial Spirit first awakened, the Double-Headed Snake was only the size of two palms, but now each Martial Spirit is half a meter long. The black and blue twin dragons coil around behind Huang Xiaolong, opening their mouths to swallow the Nine Nether Qi continuously pouring from the void. After breaking through to Rank 4, the Nine Nether Qi descending from the void has become even darker, denser, and purer. The light dragon's prestige emanates from the black and blue twin dragons.

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Time passes, and quickly, one month goes by.

During this time, in addition to practicing Asura Arts and Body Metamorphose Scripture, Huang Xiaolong spends his days practicing the first move of the Asura Sword Arts' Infernal Wind in the small courtyard. After one month, the blade glow from Huang Xiaolong's Asura Blade reaches 40, and the Infernal Wind nettle rash is twice as large as it was a month ago.

One night, Huang Xiaolong goes to the back side of the mountain to test the might of the Infernal Wind. Wielding the Asura Blade with both hands, the Infernal Wind sweeps through and rolls, breaking all the trees within a ten-zhang radius. The tree trunks are covered in blade marks, as if they were struck by a sword hundreds of times. Looking at the trees shattered by his strikes, Huang Xiaolong nods in satisfaction. The attacking power of this battle skill, the Asura Sword Arts, is indeed strong, surpassing the Demon Subduing Sword Arts of his previous life's family.

"However, at this rate, it will still take half a year to reach the level of perfection in this move, the Infernal Wind," Huang Xiaolong muses. Although the Infernal Wind's power has increased after a month of self-torture, it is still far from the level of perfection described in the manual. To achieve perfection, the attack of the Infernal Wind should allow the two groups of Hell nettle rashes to change direction at will according to Huang Xiaolong's thoughts.

After practicing the Asura Sword Arts on the back side of the mountain, Huang Xiaolong gradually calms his mind. He lifts both feet, raises his palms above his head, and begins to absorb the spiritual energy of the world. The surrounding spiritual energy rushes into his body, transforming into internal energy and gathering in his Dantian.

Not long into the practice, Huang Xiaolong's Dantian emits a golden light, and his whole body radiates auras. The air currents surge in all directions, and the strength of his internal energy emanates from him.

Slowly retracting his palms, Huang Xiaolong stops. He opens his eyes, and his internal energy circulates, finally connecting with the meridians governed by the third potential of the Body Metamorphose Scripture. He can now practice the fourth potential, the Picking Stars Change Battle Potential.

Recalling the fourth potential of the Body Metamorphose Scripture, Huang Xiaolong slightly adjusts his right foot, forming a slanted stance with his left leg, bowing his body slightly. His right palm is raised high above his head and extended downward at a slight right slant, while his left arm curves to his back. He begins to breathe slowly, allowing the spiritual energy of the world to flow into his body.

A night passes.

As the day breaks, Huang Xiaolong retracts his right palm and left arm, returning to his original position. He stops practicing the fourth type of the Body Metamorphose Scripture.

After ceasing his practice of the Body Metamorphose Scripture, Huang Xiaolong exhales and lightly massages his palm. Then, he returns to Huang Family Manor. When he arrives, it is already broad daylight. Huang Xiaolong walks leisurely into the eastern palace and finds his parents, Huang Peng and Su Yan. However, there seems to be an unusual atmosphere in the main hall. Huang Xiaolong speaks up, asking, "Father, mother, what's wrong?"

"Huang Wei has come out of the Spirit Pond!" Huang Peng says when he sees his son, his voice somewhat deep. "I heard he has reached Rank 2 Initial Stage Peak!"

Huang Xiaolong recalls that it has been a month since he came out of the Spirit Pond. Rank 2 Initial Stage Peak? It seems that practicing in the Spirit Pond for a month has yielded good results. Huang Xiaolong sneers inwardly.

"Father, mother, you don't need to worry about the next annual competition," Huang Xiaolong says, opening up. "In fact, I also reached Rank 2 Initial Stage Peak yesterday!"

Huang Xiaolong speaks and releases his Battle Qi.

"This... Rank 2 Initial Stage Peak!" Huang Peng and Su Yan feel the aura of Battle Qi emanating from their son and show a pleasantly surprised expression on their faces.

"Xiaolong, how did this happen?" Huang Peng looks at his son, wondering if he had a fortuitous encounter. Otherwise, it would be impossible to reach Rank 2 Initial Stage Peak so quickly.

Huang Xiaolong smiles and says, "Father, mother, don't ask about this matter."

Huang Peng and Su Yan exchange glances, realizing that their son has a secret. However, since their son doesn't want to share, they don't press further.

"Good, Xiaolong. As long as you can break through to Rank 3 by the end of the year, even if you can't defeat Huang Wei, I will allow you to practice on the back side of the mountain!" Huang Peng says to his son.