Normally, whichever element's spiritual root was stronger, one's sensitivity to that element would also be greater, and practicing sword techniques of that attribute would feel more natural and smooth.
Yun Jin shook her head, "My Five Element Roots have no differences in strength, they are perfectly balanced."
Perfectly balanced Five Element Roots?
Ji Wusi was a little surprised. In a sense, this was even rarer than a Celestial Spirit Root.
He thought for a moment, then said, "May I examine your spiritual roots in detail?"
Yun Jin nodded, not refusing.
Ji Wusi tested Yun Jin's pulse, his gentle spiritual power circulating once through her body along her meridians.
Ji Wusi's brows twitched slightly.
He had thought that perhaps his own perception had not been precise enough, leading him to mistakenly think her roots were balanced.
But after this check, he found Yun Jin's spiritual power was indeed completely balanced among the five elements.
This was the first time he had ever seen such a phenomenon.
Normally, like five fingers on a hand, there were always differences, longer or shorter.
Is such balance a good thing? Or could it carry hidden risks?
Ji Wusi wasn't sure. After all, Yun Jin's case truly was the first of its kind.
But since she had already begun walking her own path, there's no need to forcibly change it.
Better to let her continue, perhaps she really could open up a new Dao.
Ji Wusi withdrew his hand, "Indeed, the five elements are balanced. Then, simply choose a sword technique at will. As for me, apart from having an Innate Sword Body, I also have a single Water Root. I did not personally cultivate the other elemental sword techniques, but Cang Li and other disciples have practiced some of them, and their results were quite good."
Yun Jin nodded.
"Sit, I will transmit the sword manual to you," Ji Wusi said.
Yun Jin obediently sat down.
Ji Wusi extended one finger and gently pressed it against Yun Jin's forehead.
In the next instant, a flood of information surged into her mind.
The sword technique he passed on was an Earth-attribute one, the Earth Lotus Sword Technique.
Yun Jin focused and sensed it.
When the entire set of sword techniques had been transmitted, Yun Jin summoned the system.
The system's crisp voice rang out, "Detected Ji Wusi's self-created sword technique, the Earth Lotus Sword Technique. This sword technique belongs to the Earth attribute. Its sword style is thick and steady, its moves stable, mainly defensive."
"Cultivation requirement: Supreme-grade Earth attribute spiritual root, with some comprehension of Earth laws."
Yun Jin first tried an ordinary simplification.
The conditions did not change much.
This sword technique seemed to be about as difficult as the Azure Lotus Sword Technique.
Last time, the Azure Lotus Sword Technique had taken her half a month to reach entry.
But this time's different.
First, she had far more Emotion Points than before. She had almost completely harvested the entire sect's emotions, plus Ji Wusi and the other great figures continued to supply her endlessly.
Now, converted into advanced attempts, she still had 67.
If she used advanced simplifications, the effect should be much greater.
Yun Jin considered, then used up the extra 7 advanced simplifications.
The 7 advanced simplifications indeed worked wonders.
The cultivation condition changed to: "Possess an Earth attribute spiritual root, and have mastered one Earth attribute sword technique."
Yun Jin had already fulfilled this requirement when completing the prerequisites for the Azure Lotus Sword Technique. She had not only mastered one Earth sword technique, but had even grasped its sword intent.
In other words, she had already satisfied the conditions.
Following the sword manual, Yun Jin immediately sat cross-legged and began cultivating.
Ji Wusi saw her sit cross-legged, and patiently waited at the side.
As a Di level sword technique, and one he had created himself, even though he had not cultivated it personally, Ji Wusi was well aware of its many difficulties.
Even for an Innate Sword Body, understanding such a sword technique required quite a bit of time.
Yun Jin was probably contemplating now. Soon, she should encounter the first obstacle.
Naturally, she would then turn to him for help.
He would answer her doubts with just a few words, and she would be impressed by his brilliance.
By then, how could she not beg to take him as her Master?
Ji Wusi could already picture the scene, and couldn't help but smile.
Act first, strike while the iron is hot. Once Yun Jin discovered his strength, she might immediately refuse Qing Yun and Liuli.
Then, let them cry on their own.
See if Qing Yun dared to call sword cultivators "developed in limbs, simple in mind" again. His own mind was sharp enough!
Ji Wusi took out a jug of wine, drinking happily, waiting for his precious disciple to seek his help.
And then, he waited for two hours.
Yun Jin still sat cross-legged, showing no reaction.
Ji Wusi hesitated.
What's happening?
Had she not yet encountered the first difficulty?
Should he take the initiative to give a hint?
Forget it, better wait a little longer.
Four hours passed.
Yun Jin still had no reaction.
Ji Wusi was so unsettled he couldn't even drink anymore, faint anxiety creeping into him.
What's going on?
Could something have gone wrong in her cultivation?
Otherwise, why had she not reacted at all?
He only had six hours today. Four were already gone!
Cautiously sensing Yun Jin's aura, he saw she showed no signs of deviation, so he decided to observe a bit longer.
And then, nearly another two hours passed.
Ji Wusi was losing his patience.
If he waited any longer, today's teaching time would end, and he still hadn't shown his brilliance!
Just as he considered waking Yun Jin.
Suddenly.
Yun Jin's aura changed sharply.
Her spiritual power circulated in a peculiar way.
Ji Wusi's pupils contracted suddenly.
This was…
In the next moment.
Yun Jin's eyes snapped open, the Tai'a Sword appearing abruptly in her hand. As she drew the sword, Yun Jin's body flowed with its movements.
Ji Wusi's lips trembled.
This was…
The Earth Lotus Sword Technique?
Yun Jin had already mastered the entry level of the technique???
And in less than six hours!
To reach entry in a Di level technique?
Ji Wusi felt like he was about to go mad.
He even worried that Yun Jin's sword technique, learned so quickly, might be flawed, and watched even more carefully.
But when Yun Jin finished performing the entire set, he saw no mistakes.
She had truly learned the technique.
The Tai'a Sword vanished, and Yun Jin turned to see Ji Wusi looking stunned.
A little embarrassed, Yun Jin said, "Senior, this sword technique should also contain a Sword Intent. But my proficiency is still too low, so I haven't grasped the Sword Intent yet. I'll work hard. Within ten days, I should be able to comprehend it."
Ji Wusi: "…"
Just like the Azure Lotus Sword Technique, this one indeed contained a Sword Intent.
This intent was called the Unified Sword Intent. With it, the sword technique became seamless, and combined with the Earth attribute, its defensive power would be formidable.
But…
To comprehend a Sword Intent in just ten days? Is it so easy?
Yun Jin's earlier half-month mastery of the Surging Wave Sword Intent had been due partly to her astonishing talent, and partly because she had observed that swordsman's demonstration.
But this was his self-created sword technique. There was no elder's image to guide her.
Could she still grasp the Sword Intent in ten days?
Ji Wusi was momentarily speechless.
Yun Jin looked worried, "Senior? Did I make a mistake in my practice? Or… was my speed too slow?"
This Senior has an Innate Sword Body, the highest possible physique for sword cultivation. In his eyes, perhaps her speed really was too slow.
Ji Wusi's lips slowly curved into a smile. He said softly, "As for your progress, it is indeed average! You must continue working hard. And remember, do not reveal our exact progress to the other two, or they will laugh at us."
Average?
Average, my ass!
But war is the art of deception!
If the other two thought things weren't going well here, they would let down their guard. Then, when the time came, he could give them a colossal shock.
Ji Wusi could hardly stop himself from laughing aloud.
Truly, he's one of the rare sword cultivators who possessed both wisdom and martial might!
This round, secure!