"The saber was born from the sword. For the sake of understanding the special characteristics of the saber, I learned some Saber Techniques. Little Friend Xiao Chen, if you do not mind, how about we exchange pointers?"
Situ Leihong was not in a rush to speak. Instead, he wanted to compete with Xiao Chen in Saber Techniques. Situ Leihong clapped his hands, and a servant stepped forward, bringing out two undrawn sabers, not giving Xiao Chen a chance to refuse.
Situ Leihong made an inviting gesture, letting Xiao Chen choose his saber first.
Xiao Chen stood up and said, "If Senior is willing to bestow a move, I am naturally willing to exchange pointers. However, I am already used to the saber in my hand. I hope you can forgive me."
"As you wish, then."
Situ Leihong did not feel upset about this. Instead, some appreciation flashed in his eyes as he clapped his hands.
The hall suddenly started spinning, moving very quickly. Before Xiao Chen could understand what was going on, the environment before him turned into a vast drill ground.
A cold saber appeared in Situ Leihong's hand. The flickering light seemed to merge with the sky, giving off a vague feeling of merging with the sky.
Situ Leihong took one step and charged over to Xiao Chen. A melodious saber hum resounded everywhere. When he swung his saber, he left behind an inextinguishable saber light in the air, looking resplendent and dazzling.
Xiao Chen felt mildly shocked. Although Situ Leihong had not comprehended saber intent, the saber light he condensed was no weaker than that of bladesmen with ninety-percent-comprehended saber intent.
Those who were not sure would definitely mistake Situ Leihong for an expert of the Saber Dao.
Before Xiao Chen could think, the saber light had already arrived before him. As he grasped the Lunar Shadow Saber, he materialized the Flawless saber Dao. The saber merged with his body. When he raised his hand, it was like he had drawn a treasure saber.
"Dang!" The scabbard blocked Situ Leihong's saber light. Shock flashed in Situ Leihong's eyes as he quickly changed his move.
The sound of a volcano erupting resounded. Situ Leihong's figure flashed, and an unparalleled tyrannical saber light attacked from the right.
Xiao Chen's long hair fluttered without any wind. His saber soul, which had evolved into saber intent, burst out from every corner of his body. Now, the saber was no longer restricted to the saber in his hand.
The first hundred saber hums overlapped. With a twist, Xiao Chen switched from defense to offense, forcing Situ Leihong to retreat.
The two of them did not intend to use any Martial Techniques. They relied purely on their Saber Techniques to fight an intense battle in the drill ground.
Honestly speaking, Situ Leihong's skills with the saber were excellent. Even a proper bladesman like Xiao Chen secretly praised him.
However, the other party's heart was not on the Saber Dao at all. His love for the saber was fundamentally different from Xiao Chen's.
Without using any Martial Techniques, Situ Leihong would not be able to block the Flawless saber Dao, which contained all of Xiao Chen's comprehension of saber Techniques.
Xiao Chen tilted his body and chopped down. Boundless saber lights flickered. Using his body as a saber and his shoulder as a blade, the incredible Saber Technique immediately knocked Situ Leihong back.
Then, Situ Leihong saw three thousand strands of black hair flying over. Each strand was like a treasured saber. He had no choice but to take another step back.
"Ding!"
Amid the thousands of strands of saber light, a rainbow light flashed. It was Xiao Chen holding the Lunar Shadow Saber's scabbard. In the time it took for a spark to fly, he took advantage of Situ Leihong's continuous retreat to use the scabbard to tap his opponent's chest.
Retreat!
Xiao Chen did not truly tap Situ Leihong's chest, only gently touching him. Then, he retreated at lightning speed.
"Senior, there is no need to continue with this exchange," Xiao Chen said calmly as he landed on the ground.
Situ Leihong felt interested in Xiao Chen's novel Saber Dao. "Haha! It's fine. I am just a bladesman who changed my path halfway through my training. You cannot injure me, so just attack. There is no need to show mercy. Let's continue. "
Xiao Chen shook his head and said, "Senior, since you do not understand the saber, why the need to be so stubborn?"
Situ Leihong's face sank, and the smile on his face disappeared. He said coldly, "You say that I do not understand the saber? Even the Profound Domain's Emperor Wu would not dare to say that. "
"Senior has a powerful treasure saber, and your Saber Techniques are excellent, not inferior to a first-rate bladesman's. However, if you do not understand, then you do not understand. If you truly understood, how could you not comprehend saber intent? "
After a long time, Situ Leihong smiled faintly and said, "You have the same bad temper as Ying Zongtian. Back then, he criticized my Saber Techniques as worthless.
"That precious disciple of his praised your Saber Techniques in his letter. Now that I see it, it is rather unique. You created it yourself, right? What is it called?"
Xiao Chen answered honestly, "Flawless."
When Situ Leihong heard the word "flawless," his expression clearly changed. Then, he smiled in disappointment and frustration. "Flawless? How can there be something truly flawless in the world? I once thought that the sword was the most perfect weapon in the world. However, if it were truly flawless, how could it give birth to a weapon like the saber? "
A thought occurred to Xiao Chen. He said, "Senior, by studying Saber Techniques, are you thinking of using it to make up for the sword's inadequacies, forging a truly flawless sword?"
"That's right. The highest point of a Spirit Weapon is a Divine Weapon. I want to forge a flawless sword that surpasses a Divine Weapon. Unfortunately, even after a hundred years, I have not made any progress. "
"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's talk about you."
Situ Leihong waved his hand, and the world spun around. The scene before Xiao Chen returned to the great hall.
Situ Leihong's cultivation was unfathomable. With such means, Xiao Chen was not surprised. He handed the Lunar Shadow Saber to Situ Leihong and said, "I would like Senior to help me take a look at this saber."
Situ Leihong received the Lunar Shadow Saber and casually drew it. A resplendent saber light lit up the entire great hall, dazzling everyone.
When Situ Leihong drew the Lunar Shadow Saber by one centimeter, Xiao Chen's expression immediately changed drastically. Situ Leihong reacted very quickly, quickly withdrawing the saber with a 'clang.'
Xiao Chen had tried to draw the Lunar Shadow Saber many times, but he could not.
Furthermore, Su Xiaoxiao said that the Embryo Soul in the saber was extremely weak. The saber could not see light, so Xiao Chen did not try to draw it again.
Unexpectedly, Situ Leihong managed to draw it easily. Xiao Chen quickly stepped forward and asked, "Senior, is the Embryo Soul in there fine?"
Situ Leihong put down the Lunar Shadow Saber and said, "It's fine. It is not that weak. You came to me because you want to nourish the Embryo Soul into an Item Spirit, right?"
Xiao Chen heaved a sigh of relief. "Senior, do you have a way?"
"If it were an ordinary saber, it would be easy for me to nourish an Item Spirit even though I am a swordsmith. It would not take much effort. However, this one is somewhat problematic. "
Xiao Chen said calmly, "Senior, just be straightforward. Just tell me the conditions you need. I do not have any hopes of achieving them immediately."
Situ Leihong grasped the Lunar Shadow Saber again and said, "The rare divine materials of the world are nothing to me. I do not lack any of them. On account of Ying Tianzong, I will help you pay for them. However, there are three things that you will have to find on your own. "
"Which three?"
"Soul Returning Grass, Paramita Flower, and Three Life Stone."
Xiao Chen stood up and said, "Many thanks, Senior. If I find these three things, will I be able to summon back the Item Spirit?"
"What's wrong? You doubt my ability? Without the Embryo Soul, I would not dare to say that. However, since I said it, I naturally have complete confidence. "Situ Leihong showed displeasure on his face.
Xiao Chen rejoiced. He performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "Many thanks, Senior. I will never forget this favor. Xiao Chen will definitely repay it in the future."
"Don't be in a rush to leave." Situ Leihong stopped Xiao Chen. Then, he smiled and said, "On account of Ying Tianzong, I can help you pay for the divine materials. However, helping you summon back the Item Spirit is not free. Earlier, when The Fox King's adoptive daughter came over, I did not help her for free."
"Senior, please speak your mind."
Situ Leihong said, "In the Profound Domain, there is a Sword School Ranking and a Saber School Ranking. They have been passed down since the Ancient Era. Right now, they are in the hands of the Sword Sovereign, Liu Xiaoyun, and the Saber Sovereign, Wu Xiaotian. The ranking happens once every ten years. Every time, it attracts the attention of the Profound Domain's bladesmen and swordsmen.
"There are still four months before the two rankings begin. The top ten of the Saber School Ranking will obtain a piece of ten-thousand-year-old Flame Gold. I want you to help me get it."
Xiao Chen thought for a while before replying, "Ten-thousand-year-old Flame Gold? I will personally hand it to Senior four months later. "
Situ Leihong smiled and said, "Your tone is really big. Do you think that there is no one in my Profound Domain? This Saber School Ranking does not prohibit the older-generation cultivators from participating. As long as one is not the Blue Robed Emperor, one can participate. "
"Senior, just wait for the good news. Goodbye!"
When Xiao Chen walked out of the door, he felt like he had forgotten something. Suddenly, he recalled that Situ Leihong said that the Fiend Race girl who came first was the Fox King's adoptive daughter.
The Fox King's adoptive daughter? Isn't that Bai?
Xiao Chen turned around and prepared to enter the great hall to ask Situ Leihong about it. Who knew, the doors were tightly shut; no matter how he pushed them, they would not open.
"Haha! Young Master, the Manor Lord already has a new guest. I'll bring you out," the bellboy said to Xiao Chen with a smile when he appeared.
Xiao Chen sighed. Xiao Bai had made a trip here, but they had to brush past each other. What a pity.
However, he had proper matters to attend to now. He had to ask Ying Qiong about the Soul Returning Grass, the Paramita Flower, and the Three Life Stone. He also had to figure out the matter of the Saber School Ranking.
Inside the great hall, right after Xiao Chen left, the Haotian Emperor silently appeared.
"Zong Tian, this disciple of yours is really fearless. He does not care about the Saber School Ranking at all. He did not even ask where the Soul Returning Grass, the Three Life Stone, and the Paramita Flower are before agreeing."
Situ Leihong smiled faintly. He was not surprised at Ying Zongtian's appearance at all. Or rather, Ying Zongtian had arrived long ago.
Ying Zongtian smiled and said, "Little Lei, it has been so many years since we last met, but you are still as black-hearted as before. You got my disciple to obtain the ten-thousand-year-old Flame Crystal and the Fox King's adoptive daughter to obtain the ten-thousand-year-old Essence Iron from the Sword School Ranking. Just by opening your mouth, you obtained both items."
Situ Leihong's face turned black in the blink of an eye. "How many times have I said it? Don't call me Little Lei. I am already more than two hundred years old."
Ying Zongtian smiled and said, "What's wrong? You are not convinced? If you are not convinced, then reincarnate earlier. I am an old monster over two thousand years old. Even if you live another hundred years, you will still be called Little Lei."
"Good! Good! Good! I can't beat you. Let's talk about proper matters. How confident are you of breaking through to Sovereign Martial Emperor?" Situ Leihong stopped arguing and asked about another matter.
"Originally, I was one hundred percent confident. However, there were some problems with the Three Holy Masters. It is hard to say whether they will make a move or not."
Situ Leihong raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's wrong? Is it because of that brat earlier? That's right. The Three Holy Masters are certain that they are not willing to see the Qing Emperor's descendant rise up. However, you are standing out to support him. Aren't you just finding trouble for yourself? "
Ying Zongtian did not seem to mind. He said somewhat casually, "It is not difficult to become a Sovereign Martial Emperor. It is also not difficult to become a powerful Sovereign Martial Emperor like the Thunder King or Emperor Forsaken. However, if you go any higher, it is a dead end. No one can reach it."
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