The divine ability attained after mastering the last three layers of sword technique is called "Sword Shadow Splitting Technique". The prerequisite for cultivation is to possess a flying sword type magic treasure, though a flying knife would suffice as well.
Once mastered, this divine ability can create an illusionary sword shadow, identical to the flying sword, to confuse the enemy's vision and attack alongside the main body. Although the power of the sword shadow is initially only one-tenth of the main body's, as the layers of the technique increase, so does its power, reaching one-third of the main body's power by the ninth layer.
Moreover, during cultivation, multiple sword shadows can be created starting from the seventh layer, with one additional shadow for each subsequent layer. Thus, when the Qingyuan Sword Technique is perfected, there can be up to three sword shadows, each resembling the flying sword but possessing only one-third of its power.
At first glance, this "Sword Shadow Splitting Technique" seems quite decent and worth cultivating.
However, Han Li already knew that among the numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Huangfeng Valley, none had truly delved deep into it, indicating some hidden pitfalls. Thus, he regretted not investigating the reasons thoroughly earlier and had casually overlooked it, assuming that no one would cultivate this Qingyuan Sword Technique. Now, although he knew there were problems with this technique, he still had to reluctantly cultivate it, hoping it wouldn't lead to any unforeseen consequences like demonic possession.
However, he also considered that although others hadn't deeply cultivated it, they still had two or three layers mastered. Thus, it seemed not too problematic to cultivate it slightly.
With this self-comforting thought in mind, Han Li reluctantly followed the method of the Qingyuan Sword Technique, absorbing the medicinal power about to erupt within his body.
After just one cycle of this technique, Han Li felt a booming sensation, the feeling of his mana skyrocketing from absorbing the medicinal power, almost making him want to shout out in ecstasy!
Immersed in this wonderful feeling, Han Li couldn't help but cycle the technique repeatedly, gradually losing himself in a trance.
He didn't know how long he had been meditating, but when he finally absorbed the last trace of medicinal power within his body, he woke up from the blissful experience.
Upon awakening, Han Li felt a bit dazed for a moment, but then he got up without saying a word. Then, squinting and tilting his head, he suddenly raised his arm and made a gesture in front of him. Instantly, a foot-long greenish sword light shot out from his fingertips, chilling and sharp.
Seeing this cold light, Han Li didn't feel happy but instead smiled bitterly! Then he swung his arm suddenly, and the green light suddenly soared, extending to over ten feet long, almost piercing into the opposite stone wall.
"Oh no, I didn't expect the residual medicinal power to be so strong, instantly refining it into the fourth layer of the technique. I wonder if there will be any major consequences!" Han Li muttered with an uncertain expression on his face.
"Regardless, I'll just refrain from cultivating this sword technique in the future!" Han Li muttered to himself, then let go of his arm, and the green sword light disappeared.
However, with curiosity aroused, Han Li still picked up the book "Qingyuan Sword Technique" and flipped through the section on the protective sword shield technique, memorizing it several times.
Then, after some contemplation, Han Li closed his eyes and, with a sudden opening, a peculiar shield appeared on his body.
This shield was entirely green and about the size of an ordinary defensive shield, but its surface was not smooth like usual; instead, it exhibited a thorn-like appearance, giving off a faintly ominous aura.
