Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8747: Saber intent (1)

"Ah," Sun Buyu exclaimed, unleashing a powerful forward swing with his saber. A crimson Saber Light intercepted an energy arrow, causing it to detonate with a resounding boom. Preempting the blast, Sun Buyu expertly used the explosion’s force to propel himself backward, creating a crucial distance.

Once stable, Sun Buyu assessed his predicament. While he had managed to disengage from the school shadow, the newly established distance favored his opponent, who specialized in ranged assaults. Sun Buyu, conversely, possessed weak long-range capabilities. This disparity meant he was relegated to a defensive role against the school shadow’s preferred engagement range, a decidedly disadvantageous position.

Yet, Sun Buyu quickly regained his composure. As cultivators specializing in close combat, they were perpetually prepared for such scenarios and had developed counter-strategies. Their superior movement techniques allowed them to effectively evade the incoming energy arrows and close the gap. Success hinged on reaching their adversary’s proximity, where their close-quarters skills could be fully employed.

With a blur of motion, Sun Buyu surged towards his foe. The school shadow responded by continuously drawing its bow and retreating, vigilantly denying Sun Buyu any chance to close in. Unperturbed, Sun Buyu maintained his evasion of the energy arrows, persistently advancing.

However, the opponent refused to yield such an opportunity, ceaselessly widening the chasm between them. Sun Buyu sustained a minor injury, further hindering his ability to match his opponent's speed, a frustrating development. A fleeting thought of a medicinal pill crossed his mind; the Blood Slaughter Sect's elixirs were renowned for their potency in mending minor wounds swiftly.

Lost in this contemplation, he instinctively reached for his spatial storage, prepared to retrieve a remedy. A sudden realization struck him: he was within an illusion and possessed no actual elixirs. As this dawned on him, he felt a subtle weight in his hand. Glancing down, he discovered an elixir, precisely the kind needed for healing injuries, resting in his palm.

Sun Buyu paused, astonishment swiftly giving way to elation. Without hesitation, he consumed the pill. It dissolved into a liquid, merging into his system, and a wave of comforting warmth spread through his body as his injuries began to mend. He noted with certainty that the elixir’s efficacy and rate of recovery mirrored those of a genuine pill; he had experienced their effects before and was intimately familiar with their potency.

At that precise moment, an energy arrow whizzed towards him. Snapped back to reality, Sun Buyu dodged instinctively. The realization that an enemy still sought his demise jolted him further. Awareness of the potential fatal consequences of distraction sharpened his focus, and he dedicated himself once more to evading the projectiles.

As Sun Buyu closed to within a mile of his opponent, the school shadow abruptly pivoted. With swift movements, a volley of arrows was loosed simultaneously, expertly sealing off all possible escape routes. Sun Buyu’s expression shifted dramatically upon witnessing this trap. With a cold snort, he swept his saber forward, unleashing a blade light that streaked towards the incoming energy arrows. A series of explosions erupted as the projectile met its match.

Seizing the momentary advantage created by the explosions, Sun Buyu charged forward. Suddenly, two silent, black energy arrows emerged from the sea of blood, flying directly at him. Sun Buyu only registered their presence as they neared his feet, rendering evasion impossible. "Will I perish here? No, I refuse to accept this outcome. I will not fail," he vowed internally, his hands moving with unyielding speed as he invoked the 'River of Blood' technique.

His intention was simple: to augment his speed and evade the incoming arrows, or at least mitigate the damage. However, upon executing this technique, he was utterly astonished. A torrent of blood seemed to surge around him, his form encased in a dense aura of energy. The two energy arrows hurtling toward him detonated harmlessly at his feet, as if repelled by an unseen barrier. The resultant energy blast left him completely unscathed, a fact that left Sun Buyu bewildered. He gazed at this inexplicable 'Blood River' with profound curiosity.

A sudden realization struck him. The 'Blood River' was, in fact, his newly comprehended Saber Intent. It is known that once a cultivator's mastery of saber techniques reaches a significant level, they can awaken Saber Intent, a power far beyond ordinary techniques. Upon its manifestation, Saber Intent offers substantial aid to a cultivator.

During his earlier duel with the school shadow, Sun Buyu had sensed a deepening of his blade technique comprehension. Yet, engrossed in the flow of combat and his own insights, he hadn't recognized the emergence of Saber Intent. Now, the evidence was undeniable; he had indeed achieved this significant milestone.

This groundbreaking discovery filled him with exhilaration. Turning, he observed the school shadow preparing another assault, a sneer playing on his lips. With a swift movement, he retaliated. The school shadow unleashed a volley of energy arrows from its bow, but they proved futile, disintegrating before they could breach the protective Blood River. The arrows posed no threat.

Empowered by this Saber Intent, his speed had dramatically increased. As the school shadow attempted to retreat, it was swiftly enveloped by the crimson tide. Sun Buyu then surged forward, dispatching the school shadow with a single, decisive strike. After the opponent fell, Sun Buyu let out a prolonged sigh of relief. Briefly surveying his surroundings, he contemplated for a moment before stating with a resolute voice, "I quit." He had been informed earlier that a simple declaration of unwillingness to continue within the illusion would grant him an exit.

True to the instructions, a flash of white light instantly enveloped him. The next moment, he found himself back in the chamber he had selected earlier. A voice then resonated in his ears, "Sun Buyu, do you wish to save this game?" The uncanny familiarity of the voice, identical to the one heard within the illusionary realm, startled him once more.

"What do you mean by saving?" Sun Buyu inquired, genuinely perplexed by the concept. Before he could ponder further, the voice clarified, "Saving means storing the progress of your current mission. Should you choose to undertake this mission again, you can resume from your current point, rather than starting anew."

Initially stunned, Sun Buyu quickly grasped the implication. "Save, save it now!" he declared emphatically. A flash of white light ensued, and he felt a jolt run through his body. Exhaling slowly, he opened his eyes, finding himself still resting within the confines of the coffin.

However, the coffin lid was soon pushed open, and Sun Buyu sat up promptly. He then emerged from the coffin, standing firmly on the ground. Casting a swift glance around the room, he proceeded to exit, moving with considerable haste. He made his way directly to the teleportation array, inputted the coordinates for his island, and was whisked away in another burst of white light, returning to his personal domain.

Upon arrival via the teleportation array, Sun Buyu immediately made his way to a dedicated training ground on the island. This was not a public facility, but a private, locked martial arts field. Access required a fee, yet it offered an expansive space exclusively for his use. He could train without concern for damaging property or disturbing others, and the fee was surprisingly nominal.

Typically, cultivators practicing specialized techniques that required secrecy or an undisturbed environment would utilize such private training halls. After settling the modest fee, Sun Buyu was granted access to a martial arts field and entered without delay.

To expedite his return from the illusory realm, Sun Buyu harbored a specific objective: an experiment. While he had grasped Saber Intent within the illusion, its ephemeral nature left him with lingering doubts. He intended to test whether this comprehension would translate to the tangible world, a potentially groundbreaking discovery for cultivators like himself. The implications were immense.

Positioned on the training grounds, Sun Buyu drew his long saber, inhaling deeply before initiating the eight styles of the Bloody Battle Arts. He moved deliberately, initially feeling a sense of disquietude that quickly subsided. Soon, he perceived an encompassing crimson tide, a spectacle that deeply stirred his spirit.

Saber Intent! The vision of the Blood River confirmed its realization, filling Sun Buyu with elation. He understood the profound significance of this achievement. Nevertheless, he continued, executing the Bloody Battle Arts in their entirety, striving to engrave this Saber Intent into his very being before finally ceasing his practice.

Upon halting, Sun Buyu erupted in triumphant laughter, the sound echoing throughout the enclosed training field. His joy was boundless, stemming from the knowledge that mastering Saber Intent rendered him nearly unrivaled among peers. With each advancement in his cultivation, his power would magnify, establishing him as an indomitable force at his current level – a truly pivotal development.