Time flew by. Unknowingly, the Sect Grand Competition was about to begin.
As the Sect Master, Chu Mu had to be present.
This Sect Grand Competition could be said to be the first Sect Grand Competition for the True Sword Sect to rise again after suffering heavy losses. It had a certain significance and had to be done well.
Before the Sect Grand Competition began, Chu Mu had been thinking about what he was missing. He always had a feeling of pulling out the clouds to see the moon. However, the clouds were too stubborn and could not be pulled apart for a while. Separated by a layer of clouds, he could only vaguely see the moonlight.
This vague feeling made Chu Mu feel that it was right but not right.
When he entered the Sword Sect Spirit Seal again, he could not find Bai Ling. If he did not take the initiative to appear, Chu Mu could not do anything.
Every day, he comprehended, practiced, and cultivated, increasing his strength little by little.
The Sect Grand Competition began.
The Sect Master was present, as were the two elders, Yun Feng and Yun He. As a guest elder, Yang Zhen was also present.
The Sect Grand Competition this time was divided into three levels: Official Disciples, Elite Disciples, and Core Disciples.
The Official Disciples were the most numerous, followed by the Elite Disciples, and the Core Disciples were the least, with only twenty or so.
In order to motivate the disciples, the three levels of the Inner Sect Tournament were arranged to compete together.
Yun He was the referee for the Official Disciple Competition, Yun Feng was the referee for the Elite Disciple Competition, and Yang Zhen was the referee for the Core Disciple Competition. Chu Mu was at the top, looking down from above.
The competition followed the method of drawing lots. The winner would advance and the loser would be eliminated. It was simple and direct.
The first to start was the competition between the Official Disciples. The other disciples were all reduced to spectators.
The Official Disciples were the most numerous, but there were only a few hundred people. The first round was about one to two hundred battles. It seemed like a lot, but it was actually not much. In one day, the first round was completed. Half of them advanced and half were eliminated.
After the first round of the Official Disciples, it was the first round of the Elite Disciples. To everyone, they were still full of energy even if they did not sleep for a few days and nights. Therefore, the competition was carried out day and night. Every disciple's heart seemed to be burning with a flame.
After the first round of the Elite Disciples was completed, it was the first round of the Core Disciples.
Core disciples were all at the Rebirth Realm, and every single one of them possessed superb sword techniques and formidable strength. The battles between them were extremely enlightening to the official disciples and elite disciples.
After the first round of the core disciples ended, it was time for the second round of the official disciples. They had completely recovered their energy and could fight to their heart's content.
In this way, they took turns to fight in the competition. One batch was eliminated, and another batch was promoted. The cycle continued.
The rules of this Sect Grand Competition were that the top ten official disciples would be rewarded. The top ten elite disciples would also be rewarded. As for the core disciples, because there were only twenty or so core disciples, it was impossible for the top ten to be rewarded. Only the top three would be rewarded.
Because this was the first official sect competition after the rise of the True Sword Sect, the rewards this time were quite generous.
In particular, the rewards for the top three were even more enviable.
Halfway through the competition, during the break, Chu Mu suddenly announced that there would be an additional reward for the top three contestants, which was to receive his swordsmanship guidance for a month.
The True Sword Sect only cultivated the sword. Therefore, the disciples of the True Sword Sect were all swordsmen. If they could control sword energy, they would be sword cultivators.
However, up until now, there had yet to be a sword cultivator who could control sword energy.
They all knew that Chu Mu's swordsmanship was superb. This was especially true for the ten core disciples who had followed Chu Mu. They had personally witnessed their sect master's terrifying swordsmanship. They were extremely moved by the opportunity to learn swordsmanship from Chu Mu, even if it was only for a short month.
They felt that all the other rewards couldn't compare to this.
In the True Sword Sect, the sword was everything.
With this motivation, they fought even harder and even more brilliantly.
After five days and five nights of fighting, the Sect Grand Competition finally came to an end.
The top three official disciples, top three elite disciples, and top three core disciples had obtained the qualifications to learn swordsmanship from Chu Mu for a month. This made everyone envious. Once they finished receiving his guidance, they would be even more envious.
After the competition ended, the nine disciples left with Chu Mu.
After watching their competition, Chu Mu was very clear about their swordsmanship attainments and styles. It was effortless for him to give them pointers.
One had to know that Chu Mu's swordsmanship had already reached the pinnacle of One with the Sword. As for the nine disciples, the official disciples had barely touched the boundary of One with the Sword. The elite disciples were at the beginning of One with the Sword, and the core disciples had barely touched the boundary of One with the Sword.
The boundary of swordsmanship was only a part of the Sword Dao. The essence of swordsmanship, sword energy, and so on were also necessary to compose the Sword Dao.
Chu Mu's few words of guidance were clearly layered and immediately caused the nine disciples to feel as if they had suddenly seen the light. It was as if the questions that had plagued them for many years had suddenly been solved. Spiritual thoughts poured into their bodies like clear spring water flowing through their bodies. This kind of beauty was indescribable with words.
"Alright, go and absorb it," said Chu Mu.
Although it was a month, Chu Mu couldn't give them pointers every day. Even if he was willing, he had to consider whether they could absorb it.
The merit of one pointers was enough for them to digest for several days.
After entering the secret cultivation room, Chu Mu fell into deep thought again.
It was easy to give pointers to the nine disciples, but it was extremely difficult to think about his own problem. There were many obstacles.
Over and over again, cultivating, practicing swordsmanship, comprehending, thinking, and giving pointers. Very soon, a month passed.
The nine disciples had their own gains. What was certain was that each of their swordsmanship had made great progress. The three core disciples, who had barely reached the beginning of One with the Sword, had completely stabilized at the beginning of One with the Sword. The three elite disciples had stabilized at the beginning of One with the Sword. As for the three official disciples, they had barely reached the beginning of One with the Sword.
The improvement in a month was equivalent to several years of hard work. It was like a miracle.
After a month, Chu Mu's swordsmanship had not only been consolidated, but it had also truly reached the peak of One with the Sword. There was no room for improvement unless he broke through the current realm.
However, Chu Mu didn't know what the next realm was.
If he didn't know, he wouldn't be able to successfully break through because there was no goal.
In his distress, Chu Mu once again entered the interior of the Sword Sect Spiritual Seal. He felt that only Bai Ling could bring him a breakthrough, so he had to look for Bai Ling.
Perhaps it was because Bai Ling knew what Chu Mu was thinking, but she was sitting in the pavilion with a leisurely look.
"Senior." Chu Mu walked over and greeted her respectfully.
"Sit." Bai Ling said slowly.
Chu Mu sat down and wanted to ask, but when he saw Bai Ling's expression, he felt a little restrained and didn't know how to ask.
Every time Chu Mu sat in front of Bai Ling, he felt as if he had become a junior. This feeling was something that he didn't even feel when facing a Saint-level expert. This was an absolute difference in realm, and also a difference in bearing.
"Not bad. You have reached the peak of One with the Sword. You can break through now." Bai Ling glanced at Chu Mu. Her calm and clear eyes seemed to be able to see through everything and see through all of Chu Mu's secrets.
Chu Mu didn't feel uncomfortable at all. When he heard Bai Ling's words, his heart trembled. Wasn't this what he was pursuing?
Although the realm of swordsmanship was a part of the Way of the Sword, it was an extremely important and indispensable part.
He looked at Bai Ling expectantly, waiting for her to continue. However, Bai Ling seemed to want to whet Chu Mu's appetite. She paused and didn't speak.
"Senior, I have been thinking hard, but I keep feeling that I'm missing something. However, I can't understand it. Please enlighten me." After taking a deep breath, Chu Mu said solemnly.
"The realm of swordsmanship is One with the Sword. However, this is only the beginning." When Bai Ling heard this, she smiled faintly and said slowly, "Man and sword as one. The sword is like an extension of the body and the arm. Only then can one wield and control the sword with ease. However, this is only on the surface level and has not gone deeper …"
As she spoke, Bai Ling's finger pointed at her heart.
Hearing Bai Ling's words and seeing the movement of Bai Ling's finger, Chu Mu's pupils instantly shrank. A sharp light shot out like a sword. His Spiritual World shook. This was a Spiritual Will storm created by his thoughts. It raged through his Spiritual World.
In an instant, countless comprehensions surged from the depths of his soul. It was like an instinct that was branded in the depths of his soul.
"Man and sword as one. The sword is an extension of the man, an extension of the arm, yet it only stays on the surface level …" Chu Mu muttered almost unconsciously. Countless comprehensions intersected and surged forth. It was a bit messy and had to be sorted out.
Scene after scene of him practicing swordsmanship appeared one after another, and the speed was extremely fast, flashing by in the blink of an eye.
"If I want to improve, I have to improve. I don't stick to the surface level. I have to go deeper …"
"Heart …"
He muttered subconsciously and pointed at his heart. It was as if there was some secret hidden there.
A trace of confusion appeared in Chu Mu's eyes again.
Bai Ling didn't say anything else. She only faintly smiled as she looked at Chu Mu. She was somewhat expectant as to whether this young generation would be able to successfully comprehend and break through under her guidance.
Previously, there were a few people who had passed the fourth stage. They had all received her guidance. However, no one could break through, so they were not qualified to obtain the secret of the Sword Sect Spirit Seal.
Chu Mu, whether it was age, talent, comprehension, or swordsmanship, was much better than the previous dozens of people. It could be said that he was the most promising person to comprehend and break through.
"Heart … Sword …" As she murmured, the scenes became orderly. The storm of thoughts also calmed down. Her Spiritual World seemed to be returning to calmness.
A feeling of vastness appeared in his heart.
Around Chu Mu, traces of sharpness appeared out of thin air. It was invisible, colorless, and silent.
"Heart … Sword … Heart … Sword …"
She repeated it again and again. The bright light shone brightly.
"There is a sword … in my heart …"
In an instant, Bai Ling's eyes shone brightly.
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