Jin Nation Academy.
Beside the Sword Cleansing Pool.
Li Jiang stood on a cliff and looked at the group of Jin Nation disciples below the cliff with a calm expression.
He was the best Sword Dao cultivator in Jin Nation who was at the perfected Golden Core realm and was half a step away from condensing the sword intent. In fact, it would be a little too humble to say that he was just a little bit away from condensing the sword intent.
However, that little bit was a huge gap. If he wanted to truly condense his own sword intent, he would need an opportunity. If he was fast, he would need a few years. If he was slow, he might not be able to condense it in this lifetime.
However, below the cliff.
Four to five hundred disciples stood beside the Sword Cleansing Pool and raised their heads to look at Li Jiang.
Although the new disciples did not know who Li Jiang was, they knew that he was an elder and hence were in awe of him.
However, the fourth generation and even third generation disciples were full of admiration for Li Jiang.
"Senior Brother, who is this Elder Li? He seems to be very strong. "
"Yeah, he seems to be very strong."
"Just by looking at Elder Li, I feel an indescribable aura."
The group of new disciples couldn't help but ask.
As soon as he said that, a fourth generation Senior Brother immediately spoke up.
"Very strong? Hah, you guys are too ignorant. "
"Elder Li Jiang is the best in the Sword Dao of Jin Nation. He comprehended the sword at the age of five, stepped into the Sword Dao at the age of ten, and condensed the sword momentum at the age of twelve. He is now 550 years old and is ranked the best in the Sword Dao of Jin Nation."
"It can be said that all the Sword Dao powerhouses of Jin Nation that you know respect Elder Li."
A fourth generation Senior Brother spoke up and revealed Elder Li Jiang's origin.
However, soon, a third generation Senior Brother also spoke up.
"That's not all, Elder Li is only one step away from condensing the sword intent. Once he crosses this step, Elder Li will amaze the world."
"Elder Li's sword intent is very terrifying. He has integrated the sword intent into his realm. Don't think that Elder Li is only at the perfected Golden Core realm."
"However, in fact, as long as Elder Li condenses the sword intent, he will be able to condense the Nascent Soul realm. By then, his Sword Dao skills will at least be ranked in the top hundred of the Ten Nations."
A third generation Senior Brother added, and his expression was filled with admiration.
After he said that, the new disciples couldn't help but be amazed Li Jiang
"You guys are lucky to be able to listen to Elder Li's sermon as soon as you arrive at the Jin Nation Academy. To be honest, I've only seen Elder Li twice in the fifteen years that I've been in the Jin Nation Academy."
"Yes, you fifth generation disciples are really lucky. Every elder of the Jin Nation Academy is a famous existence in Jin Nation, and every word they say contains Dao intent."
"Later, all of you have to listen carefully to Elder Li's every word. To all of you, it will benefit you endlessly. Of course, it will also benefit us endlessly."
"I don't know if Elder Li has suddenly decided to come here and preach the Dao."
The third and fourth generation disciples were discussing spiritedly because they did not expect that Elder Li would suddenly give a lecture. Not only Elder Li, but the other elders also set up their dao platforms.
Many cultivators in the academy were shocked.
"Huh? Isn't he Senior Brother Ye Ping? "
While everyone was lamenting, a voice suddenly rang out. In an instant, everyone couldn't help but look into the distance.
In the distance.
A figure in white appeared in front of everyone.
It was Ye Ping, who was dressed in a white robe. He looked dashing and had an excellent aura. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, but he didn't seem fierce at all. On the contrary, he had the aura of a peerless Confucian immortal that made him seem extremely approachable.
"It's been a few days since we last met, Senior Brother Ye Ping, you've become even more handsome."
"Yes, he's so handsome. Senior Brother Ye Ping is not only powerful, he's also extraordinarily handsome. He's really a peerless man."
"If I can marry Senior Brother Ye, I'm afraid I'll be blessed for ten lifetimes."
"Not to mention marrying Senior Brother Ye, even if I can become his concubine, I'd be willing to do so."
Some female cultivators spoke up, their eyes full of lust as they stared at Ye Ping, wishing they could swallow him whole.
"No way, can't you guys be more reserved? Isn't he just strong and handsome? Do you have to go to this extent? "
"Yeah, it can't be that all women like handsome and capable men, right?"
"I heard that handsome people are often scumbags who specialize in deceiving you women."
There was also a male cultivator who spoke up with a sour tone.
"Hmph, so what if he's a scumbag? I'm willing, I like it."
"Yes, even if it's just for one night, I'd like it too. It's better than being with some ugly scumbags, right?"
"Female cultivators don't like scumbags who are male. Do you understand?"
"Stop being jealous, don't tell me you guys don't like a beautiful and powerful female cultivator?"
The voices of the group of women rang out as they retorted forcefully.
After they said that, the male cultivators fell silent.
That was because the female cultivators were telling the truth.
It was alright for the newly matriculated disciples as they could still speak up.
However, it was different for the third and fourth generation Senior Brothers. When Ye Ping appeared, their faces were full of awkwardness and shame.
After all, they had been taught a good lesson by Ye Ping a few days ago. How could they not feel awkward when they met again?
"Greetings, Senior Brothers and Junior Sisters."
Ye Ping walked in front of the crowd and said in a calm tone while bowing gently.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Ye Ping."
"Greetings, Senior Brother Ye Ping."
Hearing Ye Ping's voice, all the newly matriculated disciples bowed to Ye Ping in unison.
Ever since Ye Ping defeated all the fourth and third generation disciples in the combat arena with his own strength, the position of the Eldest Senior Brother of the fifth generation had been established in their hearts.
Hence, when they saw Ye Ping, they treated him as their Junior Brother and Junior Sister and were extremely respectful.
In fact, they were as respectful as they were to Elder Li Jiang.
On the other hand, the few third and fourth generation disciples were a little embarrassed as they didn't know how to answer. They didn't have the cheek to call Ye Ping their Junior Brother.
However, they didn't have the cheek to call Ye Ping their Senior Brother. Hence, they had no choice but to nod awkwardly and deal with it.
"Senior Brother Ye Ping, do you still remember me?"
At this moment, a woman in black walked up and seemed to be very familiar with him.
It was Mo Xuan.
"Of course I remember you, Junior Sister Mo."
Ye Ping still had an impression of Mo Xuan, mainly because of her name.
Hence, he had a good impression of her.
"Senior Brother Ye Ping, I haven't seen you in a few days and I feel that your strength has improved again. You're really worthy of being a peerless genius."
Mo Xuan's personality was naturally inclined to be friendly with others. Besides, she also wanted to cozy up to Ye Ping. Hence, she was very attentive when speaking to him.
"Junior Sister Mo, you flatter me."
Ye Ping smiled calmly. He didn't feel repulsed by Mo Xuan's praise. After all, who would be repulsed by someone who admired them?
However, at this moment …
On the cliff.
When Li Jiang noticed Ye Ping's appearance, he couldn't help but be extremely agitated.
Eight days ago, all the elders of the academy fought fiercely over who should be the first to impart the Dharmic Dao to Ye Ping. In the end, they decided on the order by drawing lots.
What made Li Jiang happy and excited was that he had become the first person to impart the Dao.
Hence, Li Jiang felt that he was destined to be Ye Ping's master. Otherwise, why would he be the first? Why not someone else?
That was also the reason that Li Jiang had prepared for a full eight days. He had already decided to teach Ye Ping the sword techniques properly.
In that case, Ye Ping would definitely feel that he was the strongest existence in the Jin Nation Academy.
By then, Ye Ping would definitely beg him to acknowledge him as his master.
At the thought of this, Li Jiang got excited. If not for the fact that all the disciples were gathered there, Li Jiang would have laughed out loud.
"Ahem!"
In the next moment, Li Jiang snapped out of his thoughts and coughed gently. However, that cough attracted everyone's attention.
In an instant, all the disciples couldn't help but look at Li Jiang, including Ye Ping.
Sensing the gazes of the crowd, Li Jiang slowly glanced at the crowd but didn't linger on Ye Ping for a while.
The reason being, he needed to rely on that indifferent attitude to attract Ye Ping.
"There are 3,000 Great Dao, but the Sword Dao is supreme."
After looking at the crowd, Li Jiang's voice slowly sounded.
His voice wasn't loud, but it was augmented with Dharmic powers. Hence, it sounded in everyone's ears. Coupled with his indifferent aura, as well as his extremely sharp sword momentum.
He indeed gave off the vibe of a Sword Dao expert.
Everyone was amazed and their eyes were full of anticipation.
However, Ye Ping was the only one who frowned slightly.
'There are 3,000 Great Dao, but the Sword Dao is supreme?'
'That's a little exaggerated, isn't it?'
Ye Ping frowned because in his memory, be it Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, or even Third Senior Brother, they would never say how strong their Dao was.
Instead, they thought that there were 3,000 Great Dao and that anyone could enter the Dao.
Even someone as strong as Su Changyu and Eldest Senior Brother had never said that the Sword Dao was supreme.
Indeed, the Jin Nation Academy was inferior to the Qingyun Dao Sect.
Since he could say that, it seemed that his Sword Dao was not very strong.
Ye Ping couldn't help but feel very disappointed. He thought that the elders of the Jin Nation Academy would at least have some abilities.
However, he didn't expect them to be so confident. 'No wonder the Jin Nation Academy has been declining.'
Ye Ping thought so.
On the cliff.
Although Li Jiang didn't look at Ye Ping on the surface, he had been staring at the crowd from the corner of his eye, especially Ye Ping. He just wanted to see Ye Ping's expression.
Everyone looked shocked, and there were even many people who were full of anticipation. However, Ye Ping was frowning, making Li Jiang feel puzzled.
'What does Ye Ping mean by frowning?'
'Do you think I didn't say it well?'
'That's impossible, what I said was so domineering. There are 3,000 Great Dao, and the Sword Dao is supreme. Am I wrong?'
'Oh, I get it.'
All of a sudden, Li Jiang suddenly understood.
Ye Ping didn't think that what he said was bad, but rather, what he said made Ye Ping think.
When ordinary people hear others speak, their first reaction would be to either agree or deny it.
However, true geniuses would be able to think for themselves and make their own judgments when they hear something.
'Yes, yes, yes, that's it.'
'Tsk, tsk, indeed, geniuses are different from ordinary people.'
Li Jiang was even more impressed with Ye Ping.
'Why is someone else frowning too?'
'Your aptitude is so poor, why are you frowning?'
'Oh, no, those with poor aptitude do have to frown. It's normal that they don't understand.'
Li Jiang snapped out of it and stopped letting his imagination run wild.
Instead, he continued to speak.
"Today, I will teach you the true meaning of the Sword Dao."
As soon as Li Jiang finished speaking, he pulled out a flying sword.
The flying sword was golden and shone even more brightly under the sun.
In the next moment, Li Jiang raised his hand and all of a sudden, thousands of golden sword shadows appeared and flooded an area.
"The so-called Sword Dao is supreme, and the true Sword Dao is about sword moves and sword momentum."
"So, a truly powerful Sword Dao expert must know more sword moves. The more sword moves you have, the stronger your Sword Dao will be."
"There are 36,000 sword manuals in the Sutra Pavilion. If you can comprehend all of them one day, you will be ranked in the top ten of the Sword Dao of Jin Nation."
Li Jiang's voice sounded. He was imparting the Dao and giving a simple explanation with his own understanding of the Sword Dao.
However, Li Jiang was indeed extremely pretentious when he was imparting the Dao.
As soon as he attacked, he released thousands of Sword Qi, giving off an indescribable sense of oppression. It was as if everyone present would die if he struck.
"Elder Li, do you mean that the pinnacle of the Sword Dao is to comprehend endless sword moves?"
A disciple asked Li Jiang.
On the cliff, Li Jiang nodded and said.
"Yes, the pinnacle of the Sword Dao is endless sword moves. When you cultivate sword techniques, you will often get stuck in bottlenecks, not because of insufficient comprehension."
"It's because you have comprehended too few sword moves. Naturally, it's easy to get stuck in a bottleneck."
"If you can master 30,000 different sword moves, you will naturally be able to condense the sword momentum."
"If you can master a million different sword moves, you will be able to condense the sword intent."
Li Jiang said.
As soon as he said that, the disciples seemed to have come to a sudden realization. However, Ye Ping was still frowning even more tightly.
The reason being, Ye Ping discovered that every sentence that Li Jiang said was completely opposite to the Sword Dao that Su Changyu had imparted to him.
The more sword moves one had, the greater the power. There was no problem with that.
However, the problem was that the breakthrough of the Sword Dao was not based on the sword moves at all.
For example, when he comprehended the sword momentum, he only had 144 sword moves. Even the Heavenly River sword momentum only had a few thousand sword moves.
Although he had not comprehended the sword intent, it had nothing to do with the sword moves. It was just that his comprehension of the sword intent was insufficient and he had yet to find a sword intent that belonged to him.
However, everyone had their own understanding of the Sword Dao.
Ye Ping understood that, so he did not say much.
However, Ye Ping was certain that Li Jiang was inferior to his eldest Senior Brother.
That was probably the difference between a peerless Sword Immortal and an ordinary Sword Dao cultivator.
Ye Ping thought so.
"Elder Li, how many sword moves have you comprehended?"
A disciple asked.
After he said that, Li Jiang couldn't help but look at him again.
'Good, you're a sensible disciple.'
'I know what to ask.'
"Ahem, my aptitude is average. So far, I've only comprehended 360,000 sword moves."
Li Jiang said slowly. Although he sounded a little humble, he was actually full of pride.
Indeed, after he said that, the disciples were shocked again.
'What does it mean to have 360,000 sword moves?' Among them, the one with the best aptitude in the Sword Dao probably had only mastered two or three thousand sword moves at most.
'Do you remember 360,000 sword moves?'
Sensing the shock of the crowd, Li Jiang was fine. Although he was a little smug, he paid more attention to Ye Ping.
He didn't care if others were shocked or not, the focus was on Ye Ping.
He was only satisfied when Ye Ping was shocked.
However, when Li Jiang looked at Ye Ping slightly, he realized that Ye Ping was still frowning, which made Li Jiang feel somewhat awkward.
'Why do you take so long to think about a question?'
'Can't you change your expression?'
'Can you give me some reaction?'
'Did I exaggerate too much that Ye Ping can't come back to his senses for a long time?'
Li Jiang thought in his heart.
Thinking of this, Li Jiang continued to speak.
He began a long speech.
In order to shock Ye Ping, Li Jiang revealed almost all of his trump cards.
It was a shocking discussion of the Sword Dao.
The group of disciples were intoxicated by his words.
However, Ye Ping's frown was getting deeper and deeper.
The more he listened, the more he felt that there was something wrong.
Mo Xuan, who was at the side, was holding a notebook and frantically taking notes with a smile on her face.
For others, such a Dao lecture could be enlightening and increase one's personal strength, but for Mo Xuan, it was something that could make her rich.
If she memorized the insights of the best Sword Dao cultivator in Jin Nation and modified it into a simplified version, wouldn't she be able to soar?
However, Mo Xuan soon noticed Ye Ping's expression.
As an astute writer of secret manuals, Mo Xuan immediately sensed that Ye Ping seemed to have some objections.
Thinking of this, Mo Xuan couldn't help but speak quietly.
"Senior Brother Ye, what do you think of Elder Li's words?"
Mo Xuan asked.
Ye Ping snapped out of his thoughts and glanced at Mo Xuan before looking at Li Jiang who was rambling on the cliff.
Finally, he lowered his voice and said.
"Elder Li's sword technique may seem good, but it focuses on the form and not the intent. It's not a superior sword technique."
"In fact … it's inferior."
Ye Ping expressed his understanding.
However, as soon as he said that …
All of a sudden, Li Jiang, who was on the cliff, was stunned.
Below the cliff, all the disciples were stunned too.
The Sword Cleansing Pool of Jin Nation suddenly fell silent.
Huff!
Huff!
Gusts of wind rose and ruffled the Sword Cleansing Pool.
Everyone fell silent.
They couldn't help but look at Ye Ping too.
Everyone's eyes were full of shock and astonishment.
Ye Ping's voice wasn't loud.
However, the problem was that everyone present was a cultivator and the weakest one was at the Foundation Establishment realm.
Don't say you're whispering.
Even if a mosquito flapped its wings a hundred meters away, they would be able to hear it clearly.
Besides, Ye Ping said it out loud.
Everyone was stunned.
They really didn't expect Ye Ping to dare to say such a thing.
Li Jiang was the best Sword Dao powerhouse in Jin Nation.
He had been cultivating the Sword Dao for 500 years and could be said to have profound attainments.
Although everyone's Sword Dao was different.
However, a new disciple actually dared to say that Elder Li Jiang's Sword Dao was inferior.
'Brother, we know you're a fierce man.'
'But can you not be so fierce?'
'How dare you criticize an elder?'
'Why don't you do it?'
Not to mention the disciples.
Li Jiang, who was on the cliff, was stunned too.
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