“I have already brought it to the manifestation stage.” Lin Yun said after a brief pondering. “Can it be that there’s a higher stage than the manifestation stage?”

The Radiant Sword Saint looked at Lin Yun and asked, “Let me ask you, what is the manifestation stage?”

“One transforms the technique to make it their own and surpasses the limit by integrating their comprehension into it.” Lin Yun replied with a clear explanation.

“That’s right.” The Radiant Sword Saint nodded. “Then let me ask you, is your accomplishment in the sword stronger, or is the Southern Emperor’s accomplishment in the sword stronger?”

“The latter, of course.”Lin Yun blurted it out without thinking. When he was done, he realized something was wrong, making him furrow his brows. But he couldn’t figure out where the problem was. The sword technique did become stronger after reaching the manifestation stage, but why did it feel wrong?

When the Radiant Sword Saint saw Lin Yun in deep thoughts, he didn’t say a word. He gave Lin Yun some time to ponder before he said, “The Southern Emperor’s attainment in the sword is naturally stronger. So why do...