Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 26

Ye Wushuang picked up the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art and began studying it intently.

Soon, he was completely absorbed.

The Eight-Nine Heavenly Art contained not only powerful body-refining techniques but also numerous formidable divine abilities. Among them, the Seventy-Two Transformations fascinated Ye Wushuang the most.

If he mastered the Seventy-Two Transformations, he might be able to use the Divine Dragon Empress’s body to revert to his original appearance. Though the form would change, the person would still be himself—an odd yet intriguing thought.

Thus, Ye Wushuang immersed himself in the manual for an entire day. Only then did he finally take a deep breath.

“Hiss… No wonder it’s called a Heavenly Art. Its power is truly extraordinary.”

“Once mastered, one’s physical strength alone could rival that of an Immortal Emperor.”

“With all its techniques combined, while it may not match the supreme power of a Heavenly Sovereign, it could certainly dominate among Immortal Emperors.”

“This Eight-Nine Heavenly Art perfectly complements the Dao of Strength. With its aid, I can truly achieve ‘One Force Shatters All Laws’!”

After a day of study, Ye Wushuang had gained profound insights into the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art. He recognized its flaws, but also its immense benefits.

Some flaws were unavoidable—such as its inability to directly cultivate one to the Heavenly Sovereign realm. However, its advantages could be tested immediately—on the Divine Dragon Empress’s body.

Though the empress had previously practiced the Divine Dragon Imperial Scripture, it did not conflict with the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art. Thus, Ye Wushuang decided to experiment with the latter using her body.

The first step, naturally, was body refinement.

But before he could begin, Murong Wan’er approached him hesitantly.

“Your Majesty…”

“Hmm? Wan’er, is something the matter? Speak freely.”

Around those close to him, Ye Wushuang didn’t bother maintaining the Divine Dragon Empress’s usual cold and regal demeanor. His gentle tone was a stark contrast to her usual majesty.

Fortunately, Murong Wan’er had grown somewhat accustomed to this attitude and didn’t find it strange.

“I… I wish for Your Majesty to demonstrate the full power of the Three Lives Sword Art—just as Ye Wushuang did!”

“Oh? You think… his execution was impressive?”

“Like a peerless sword immortal! If his cultivation were higher, I might not have been his match!”

Though Murong Wan’er held hostility toward Ye Wushuang, she couldn’t deny his mastery of the sword. Whether it was the Three Lives Sword Art or the Myriad Swords Return to Unity, both were techniques she could only admire.

What was even more terrifying was that he had reached such heights less than a month after the Divine Dragon Empress created the supreme technique, All Laws Return to Unity.

His talent was undeniable.

Thus, Murong Wan’er felt a competitive urge—she refused to be weaker than Ye Wushuang. She wanted to grow stronger.

Unaware of her thoughts, Ye Wushuang was nonetheless pleased by her praise.

“Very well. To the training grounds—I’ll teach you properly.”

With that, both of them, swords in hand, entered the pocket dimension of the training grounds.

Ye Wushuang suppressed his cultivation and raised his sword.

With a single motion, he unleashed the full might of the Three Lives Sword Art—Slash the Past, Destroy the Present, Annihilate the Future.

The three sword intents merged into one, hurtling toward Murong Wan’er with such force that her heart pounded.

Had she not kept her cultivation unrestrained, this strike might have obliterated her instantly. Even with all her abilities, evading it would have been nearly impossible.

After barely dodging, she took a deep breath.

“Hah… So this is the true power of the perfected Three Lives Sword Art? Terrifying!”

“No wonder Ye Wushuang could obliterate a lightning-born entity in one strike. This sword art truly ranks among the greatest in the world.”

Only by facing it head-on could one comprehend its true horror.

This realization steeled Murong Wan’er’s resolve—she would master this technique. She refused to lose to Ye Wushuang.

Suppressing her cultivation to the Immortal realm, she summoned over a hundred stars.

At this level, Murong Wan’er had refined more than a hundred stars, multiplying her strength exponentially. Now, she was fighting at full power.

Her seriousness made Ye Wushuang respond in kind.

With a single, seemingly ordinary swing, his sword shot forth—

Murong Wan’er’s hair stood on end.

Ye Wushuang’s strike had transcended time and space, bypassing her hundred stars and appearing right before her.

It was as if he had swung his sword long ago, striking from the past.

This was the Past-Slashing Sword—an attack impossible to guard against.

Most who faced the Three Lives Sword Art never saw their defeat coming. By the time they realized it, the battle was already over.

A sword from the past left no trace to follow.

After all, who would guard against an enemy from yesterday?

Thus, those who opposed the Three Lives Sword Art often died bewildered.

Murong Wan’er now understood that feeling.

The strike was too fast—too sudden.

“Rip—!”

As expected, her robes were torn apart once more.

The blindingly fair sight was… addicting. One never grew tired of it.

Of course, this was only because Ye Wushuang had held back. Otherwise, the strike would have left her severely wounded.

Murong Wan’er, after a brief moment of panic, conjured new robes and declared:

“Again!”

Though perilous, this was the fastest way to learn the Three Lives Sword Art.

Between life and death, comprehension came swiftly.

Despite multiple wardrobe malfunctions, her progress was astounding. In just half a day, she had grasped the essence of the technique and entered a state of enlightenment.

Leaving her undisturbed, Ye Wushuang prepared to begin his cultivation of the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art.