Chapter 195: The Third Layer of the Profound Meaning

A hero was born, and a new Sword Saint also appeared.

The church and the high-classing officials of the empire considered the matter and decided to release the news of Emperor Samuel’s death.

The bad news spread, causing a stir throughout the imperial capital, as a dark cloud enveloped the city. All the citizens showed fear in their eyes and felt uneasy in their hearts.

“Emperor Samuel actually died?”

“Was it the Demon King? How could it be so sudden?”

Emperor Samuel’s death greatly diminished the citizens’ confidence, leaving them dejected. The Demon King had resurrected a year after his death, and they never expected such a shocking blow right from the start.

Just when people’s spirits hit rock bottom, a magical image appeared in the sky above the imperial capital. The figure of His Majesty the Emperor appeared on the screen, announcing a shocking message.

“Everyone! The damned demon race has invaded our empire’s interior, attacking the new generation of geniuses, attempting to cut off the future of our empire. Hero Emperor Samuel also perished in this attack. Our hatred for the demon race is irreconcilable!”

His Majesty the Emperor’s few words ignited the citizens’ hatred, and they were instantly stirred up.

“Our hero should not have fallen.”

“Damned demon race, we must kill them!”

“I want to enlist and defend our homeland!”

A group of people was filled with righteous indignation. The actions of the demon race enraged them, and with hatred burning in their eyes, they were determined to drive the demon race out of the empire’s territory.

“Although Hero Emperor Samuel has died, a new hero has been born. The Emperor protected the new generation of heroes with his death; his sacrifice is great!”

As His Majesty the Emperor finished this statement, the crowd immediately became noisy.

“The hero has appeared; who is it? Could it be His Highness Dante?”

This was the first time they had heard this news, and in the wake of the hero’s death, it was undoubtedly uplifting news.

The Emperor on the screen continued, “Not only is there a hero, but a new Sword Saint has also emerged. In the coming days, the church will hold an awakening ceremony to select the chosen saintess, and the three main forces that will soon attack the Demon King will all appear.”

“The demon race’s conspiracy to eliminate them will not succeed. Under their leadership, victory will surely belong to us, so we must believe in them, support them, and completely defeat the Demon King!”

“Defeat the Demon King!”

“Defeat the Demon King!”

“…”

A wave of overwhelming cheers erupted within the imperial capital. They transformed their hatred into motivation, and their fighting spirit surged.

The Emperor’s image disappeared, but the cheers continued throughout the city.

This was also the goal of the church and the high-classing officials of the empire. In the wake of Emperor Samuel’s death, they announced the birth of a new generation of heroes, allowing the citizens to transform their hatred into motivation and maximizing the impact of the emergence of new heroes.

…

In a misty bathhouse, steam rose, and ethereal energy lingered. A stunning young girl stood up from the edge of the bathing pool, revealing her exquisite and perfect figure. Crystal-clear droplets slid down her delicate, fair skin, and her clear, captivating eyes resembled a water lily emerging from the water.

Several nuns nearby held a luxurious saintess robe for the girl to wear, concealing her perfect body within the pure white garment, adding a touch of holiness to her already perfect appearance.

The long-awaited Nadia looked at Michelle, surrounded by the nuns, and said, “Michelle, the awakening ceremony is about to begin. Are you ready?”

Michelle nodded, “I am ready.”

Seeing her somewhat distracted, Nadia thought she was nervous and comforted her, “No matter whether you are the chosen saintess or not, the outcome has long been determined. Don’t be too nervous; just go with the flow. Even if you don’t become the chosen saintess, I will always support you, and the other companions from the church will support you too.”

Michelle smiled slightly, “Yes, we know.”

…

At the Heartflow Sword Dojo.

Leo trained with weights, wielding the Asawakh sword continuously.

The smooth, cold blade was wrapped in a layer of transparent film, emitting a faint glow, shining brilliantly in the sunlight.

The long sword sliced through the air, creating a silver trajectory that cut through the golden sunlight, splashing and bursting forth with dazzling light.

Behind him, the old man watched him swing the sword and praised, “Not bad, you have already found your own path.”

“Old man, what is the deeper profound meaning of Heartflow?” Leo returned to the dojo, primarily wanting to know this before making a breakthrough.

The old man shook his head, “Such things cannot be rushed. In the history of Heartflow, you are the first to comprehend the second layer of profound meaning at such a young age. You should know that at your age, I was still grasping the first layer of profound meaning.”

Leo felt a bit regretful. His growth speed was indeed rapid, and he often felt that his body couldn’t keep up with his growth. He decided to solidify his foundation and refine his skills under the old man’s guidance, validating his thoughts.

He did not push for more, but the old man continued, “However, telling you this may not help; you might just surprise me.”

Upon hearing this, Leo’s eyes lit up with anticipation.

The old man said, “The first layer of Heartflow is the Heart Intent Slash. In fact, the latter two layers of profound meaning are breakthroughs based on the Heart Intent Slash.”

“For example, the second layer of profound meaning, Heart Following Slash, although its power is enhanced, is essentially still the Heart Intent Slash. The only difference is the target of the slash, reaching the realm of ‘nothing is uncut, nothing is unbroken; something is uncut, something is unbroken.'”

“As for the third layer of profound meaning…”

Leo focused intently, concentrating his mind.

“The third layer of profound meaning is the Mind Slash. Once you comprehend this layer of profound meaning, you can sever all things in heaven and earth. At the pinnacle, you can even cut through the world. This is not an exaggeration; it is true power that can destroy the world, comparable to the power of the Demon King.”

“Are you at this class too, old man?” Leo suddenly felt a surge of expectation, akin to a child listening to an elder boast, but he knew the old man would not exaggerate.

“That’s right, but the power of the Mind Slash depends on individual circumstances. The skill’s power has no upper limit, but a person’s ability does have limits. Some people’s Mind Slash power is only comparable to the Heart Intent Slash and Heart Following Slash, while others can wield power comparable to that of deities through the Mind Slash. As long as one’s spirit is strong enough and one’s belief is firm enough, the effect of the Mind Slash becomes increasingly terrifying.”

“Whether the Mind Slash can truly sever the world, no one knows, as no one has ever done it. However, regardless of whether it can or not, one must always firmly believe that the sword in their hand can do it, without a trace of hesitation.”

Leo nodded; this aligned perfectly with the core of Heartflow.

“You currently have no shortcuts. You just need to persist in meditation, accumulate and settle, break through your mental limits, and over time, you will naturally be able to use the Mind Slash.”

The old man had high expectations for him; perhaps Leo could reach the pinnacle of Heartflow and explore new realms.

Leo nodded, realizing he was still a bit restless, which was a major taboo. He decided to cast aside distractions and focus his energy on meditation to enhance his spirit.

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