Seeing her Sun God's Light about to hit her brother, Kong Ling's originally excited little face instantly changed, becoming nervous.
Because in her sight, her brother had not made any response to her attack, as if he intended to take the blow head-on.
Even knowing that her brother's physical fitness was comparable to a Spirit Ancestor, he couldn't just rely on his body to withstand this Sun God's Light.
The Spirit Ability had already been unleashed; it was too late to withdraw it now.
Not just Kong Ling, but Xu Wei and Xu Tianyi, who were right beside Kong Xuan, were also a bit surprised.
They were closer, so their observations were naturally more accurate.
If Kong Xuan were to use a Spirit Ability now, he could completely block Kong Ling's Sun God's Light.
But why didn't Kong Xuan react? The two of them truly couldn't understand.
Just as their minds were in turmoil, the Sun God's Light had already reached Kong Xuan, shooting directly towards his chest.
However, the scene that followed left all three of them dumbfounded, as they had not expected such a result.
The Sun God's Light, like a sword of judgment, pierced through Kong Xuan's chest and ultimately struck the spirit tool barrier at the edge of the Soul Fighting Arena, exploding into a shower of golden light.
But there wasn't the slightest injury on Kong Xuan's body; not even the clothes on his chest were damaged. This clearly didn't look like he had been hit by the Sun God's Light.
Among the three, only Xu Wei, who was closest to Kong Xuan, noticed a clue.
Just now, he saw Kong Xuan's figure ripple like water, and the blazing pillar of light from the Sun God's Light seemed to pass through a phantom image.
Xu Wei felt that this was somewhat similar to the attack immunity of his First Spirit Skill, Lightning Flash!
Xu Tianyi's purplish-gold vertical pupils sharply contracted as he observed Kong Xuan, thinking, "There's no spirit power fluctuation, and his spirit ring hasn't lit up... This isn't a Spirit Ability!"
Seeing her brother unharmed, Kong Ling also breathed a sigh of relief.
But then she immediately shouted, "Brother, did you cheat?"
Her words brought a temporary halt to the battle.
Walking over to Xu Tianyi, Kong Ling looked at her older brother and asked, "Brother, did you use some spirit tool?"
Evidently, Kong Ling's judgment was the same as Xu Tianyi's: Kong Xuan had not used a Spirit Ability just now.
But that strange scene was clearly off; if it wasn't a Spirit Ability, then it was likely a spirit tool.
They were students of the Soul Master Class, and although they were now at the Royal Soul Engineer Academy, it was implicitly understood in Soul Fighting that spirit tools were not to be used.
A wry smile flashed across Kong Xuan's face: "Of course not, and don't you know what spirit tools I have!"
Kong Ling thought about it, and it was true; their spirit tools were all configured by Kong Deming, in duplicate.
Therefore, the spirit tools on both of them were the same, and there was no spirit tool that could have achieved what happened just now.
"Then what exactly happened?"
Kong Ling asked curiously; even with her understanding of her brother, she had no idea what was going on.
Kong Xuan smiled dotingly, "I had a breakthrough two days ago, that's all!"
As he spoke, Kong Xuan's mind recalled the scene from two days prior.
That day, Kong Xuan had just finished his cultivation in the gravity room during the day, and he wasn't idle at night, undergoing training from his teacher, Yun Ming, in his spiritual sea.
Both of them wielded the sky-supporting spear, and neither used Spirit Abilities. Yun Ming even suppressed his physical fitness to the same level as Kong Xuan's.
But no matter how Kong Xuan attacked, Yun Ming remained calm and composed.
He even blocked all of Kong Xuan's attacks with just one hand holding the spear.
"Alright!"
After knocking Kong Xuan back several steps with one spear strike, Yun Ming called a halt to that spear technique training session.
"You're a bit too eager!"
The sky-supporting spear in his hand had dissipated. Yun Ming stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes like snow, his eyes like stars.
Kong Xuan's expression changed; he clearly realized his mistake.
"Teacher, I..."
Kong Xuan frowned deeply, about to speak and explain, but Yun Ming raised a hand to interrupt him.
"I know the reason. You want to condense Spear Intent as quickly as possible, but you must also understand the principle that haste makes waste."
"Teacher, I've been training with you for two years, and I feel like I'm just one step away, but now it seems I can't take that final step."
Kong Xuan's voice was a bit low. This body of his had excellent talent, and he learned things quickly. Even with Yun Ming's discerning eye, he had often praised him.
But in the condensation of Spear Intent, he seemed to have encountered a bottleneck.
For someone whose cultivation had been smooth sailing until now, this truly felt like a setback.
Yun Ming chuckled, "You think you're just one step away, but in reality, you're far from it!"
Kong Xuan's eyes widened at the words, not understanding why Yun Ming said that.
"Intent is the extension of will and belief!"
Yun Ming raised his hand, and a wisp of silver light, like silk and mist yet containing an indescribable sharpness, appeared in his palm.
"Some people's Intent is like fire, burning all things to ashes."
"Some people's Intent is like a mountain, suppressing everything."
"Some people's Intent is like flowing water, penetrating everywhere."
"Whether it's Spear Intent or Sword Intent, it's actually the same principle. What kind of Spear Intent are you pursuing?"
Kong Xuan honestly replied, "The spear strikes without retreat, moving forward relentlessly!"
Although this was his first time transmigrating to the Douluo Continent, Kong Xuan was not entirely a novice in cultivation.
So, from the moment he first held a spear, he had already chosen the Spear Intent he would pursue in the future.
He wanted to quickly improve his strength; the enemies he needed to face were unimaginably powerful.
Therefore, he needed that relentless momentum. This was not only to enhance his own strength but also to have the courage to face enemies when they struck before he had fully grown!
Facing Kong Xuan's answer, Yun Ming merely smiled: "This kind of Spear Intent requires the support of an invincible heart. With your current strength and experience, you are not yet capable of truly condensing it!"
Kong Xuan was stunned by the words, then couldn't help but ask, "But Teacher, you didn't stop me before?"
"That's right!" Yun Ming nodded: "I didn't stop you, because this is also a necessary path in your growth."
"But Teacher, does that mean I can't condense Spear Intent now?!"
Kong Xuan's voice was a bit urgent; he had some plans for improving his strength.
And now, it seemed his plans might be disrupted.
"Your Spirit is the sky-supporting spear, but the Intent of supporting the sky isn't necessarily just overbearing!"
"A spear can break armies, and it can also guard the heart."
"A spear can suppress mountains, and it can also... be selfless!"
Looking at Kong Xuan's confused eyes, Yun Ming said, "Spear Intent isn't limited to just one type. If you can't master the invincible Intent of relentless forward movement now, just switch to another kind!"
In the World of Douluo Continent, mastering Intent seemed incredibly difficult.
Every Spirit Master who reached this stage was a formidable powerhouse in their generation.
But those who could speak such words so casually, like Yun Ming, were probably very few indeed.
"Two years of spear practice weren't for nothing. Think carefully about the characteristics of these spear techniques, and also the unique qualities of the sky-supporting spear!"
"As your teacher, I can only help you this far. Whether you can comprehend Spear Intent is up to you!"
After leaving these two sentences, Yun Ming's figure, like a gentle breeze, dissipated before Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan stood frozen, his pupils suddenly contracting. His teacher's words were like a bolt of lightning striking his mind.
He looked at the sky-supporting spear in his hand, and scenes from the past flashed through his mind.
He had been obsessed with using brute force to overcome skill, pursuing absolute crushing power.
But the more he did so, the more sluggish his spear momentum became.
And now, Yun Ming's words made him suddenly realize... a spear doesn't necessarily have to be sharp and exposed.
True Spear Intent can also be formless and invisible, yet omnipresent.
He sat cross-legged, slowly closed his eyes, and the aura around him gradually became still.
Yun Ming, observing in secret, subtly curved his lips. He knew that this convenient disciple of his had even greater talent than himself. It seemed there was no need to worry about his comprehension of Spear Intent this time.
In the spiritual sea, an unknown amount of time passed.
"Clang!"
The sky-supporting spear beside Kong Xuan suddenly let out a clear chime, its shaft trembling slightly.
He opened his eyes, his golden pupils as deep as an abyss.
He stood up, raised his hand, and gripped the spear shaft!
"Empty and selfless."
As he spoke, his figure and the sky-supporting spear in his hand seemed to fade from space.
"Only then can true Intent be seen."
Kong Xuan's figure solidified again, the crystal-like sky-supporting spear pointing diagonally at the ground, and the space subtly twisted, as if faint, transparent ripples spread out.
Yun Ming's figure quietly appeared, smiling at him with satisfaction.
Kong Xuan bowed deeply to Yun Ming: "Thank you, Teacher, for your guidance!"
Empty and Selfless Spear Intent, he had comprehended it!
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