For the swordsmen of Aoyama, the State of the Undefeated was the most important hurdle. Once they entered the State, they would have a lifespan several times longer than that of mortals, and they would be able to conceal their own energy with Dao magic. More importantly, their flying swords could be hidden in the Sword Pill, and when needed, they could come out with the Discernment Sword and kill people invisibly as fast as lightning.
Back then, Master Mo and Master Lü were sent to the South Pine Pavilion to teach the external disciples because they couldn't enter the State of the Undefeated and couldn't see a future in Cultivation. It was not until they brought out Zhao Layue, Liu Shisui, and Jing Jiu that they were specially summoned back to the peak to receive the magic medicine and continue to strive for a higher state.
Jing Jiu carrying the iron sword on his back meant that he hadn't entered the State of the Undefeated.
At his age, this was a normal thing. The problem was that his performance at the Inherited Sword Competition three years ago shocked many people, so they naturally thought that he should have made a breakthrough after traveling for three years. Of course, this expectation was inevitably related to jealousy or envy.
"There are many precocious people who cultivate very fast at the beginning, but as their Dao magic becomes more and more difficult, their progress gradually slows down, or even stops."
Looking at the cliff, Xue Yong 'e said with a sneer, "No progress in three years; I think he is this kind of person."
After three years, Xue Yong 'e had completed the State of Perfect Preservation, and with the help of the granduncle of Shiyue Peak, he entered the State of Inherited Will. He knew that he would be selected by Liangwang Peak and be taught the real sword, so he would catch up with or even surpass Jing Jiu in the future.
These were the thoughts of the ordinary disciples, but more people didn't think so.
Most of the disciples at this age were below the State of Inherited Will, so there was no other explanation than jealousy for Jing Jiu to have such a high requirement.
The scene of Jing Jiu defeating Gu Qing at the Inherited Sword Competition three years ago was still vivid in people's minds. The Sword Way was based on the state, but it couldn't be completely relied on. Since entering the inner sect from the South Pine Pavilion, Jing Jiu had brought too many surprises to Aoyama, so no one dared to make a rash judgment.
Those people were more curious about why he showed up here. It was well known that he had never left Shenmo Peak when he was on Green Mountain.
Lin Wuzhi looked at him in surprise and asked, "You're not in a daze on the peak, but you're here to watch the fun?"
Jing Jiu said, "I also want to accept disciples."
He had only inherited the sword for three years, and now he wanted to accept a disciple? Lin Wuzhi felt that his words were ridiculous. He was about to laugh when he suddenly remembered that Jing Jiu was now the second-generation teacher of Shenmo Peak. Of course, he was qualified to accept disciples. But … why did he still feel that it was ridiculous?
"The Inherited Will Realm can also accept disciples?" he asked uncertainly.
Jing Jiu said with certainty, "If the sect rules haven't been changed, then yes."
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The Inherited Sword Competition began.
The young disciples who had practiced hard by the Stream of Sword Washing for three years came to the green stones in the stream according to the order on the registration list to show their swordsmanship.
This year's Inherited Sword Competition was the same as the previous years. It was also a stage for choosing and being chosen. Many things had been decided privately before the competition started. People in the peaks were whispering in small notebooks, and those disciples who were going to participate in the competition were looking at the cliff with expectant eyes, hoping to hear their names being called.
Liangwang Peak and Tianguang Peak were still the places that the disciples wanted to go to the most.
To his surprise, a few eager gazes came from a secluded corner of the cliff.
Zhao Layue and Jing Jiu were sitting there.
They had just returned to Aoyama, so they had no time to contact the young disciples by the stream in advance. They didn't know where the enthusiasm of these young disciples came from.
To the disappointment of those disciples, no voice came from that remote and quiet corner. After all, they didn't have the chance to become the inherited sword disciple of Shenmo Peak. But they also felt relieved. What if it was Jing Jiu who spoke? Were they going to become his disciple?
A figure was reflected on the surface of the stream.
The two sides of the valley, which had been quiet for three years, suddenly came the cries of monkeys again.
The disciples of Aoyama were surprised and puzzled.
Only Jing Jiu knew that the monkeys came to cheer for their neighbors.
It was Gu Qing who came to the stream.
Three years had passed. He had become a real young man. He looked calm and composed, with a calmness that didn't match his age.
Looking at the figure in the stream, the cliffs suddenly became quiet. After a while, people began to discuss in low voices.
Many people didn't forget what had happened three years ago.
Gu Qing was defeated by Jing Jiu. Later, he was expelled from Liangwang Peak for secretly learning the sword art.
No one expected that he didn't waste three years by the stream, nor did he want to return to Liangwang Peak. Instead, he went directly to Shenmo Peak.
After that, he rarely showed up, as if he had disappeared.
No one knew what Gu Qing had done during the three years in Shenmo Peak.
People could only be sure that he had completely fallen out with Liangwang Peak, or more precisely, with his elder brother Gu Han.
In the eyes of many disciples, Gu Qing's choice was very unwise.
Not to mention Liangwang Peak, the Gu Family had a lot of resources among the nine peaks. Even if you were a son of a concubine who had been bullied, and even if you had to stay in the Stream of Sword Washing for another three years, why did you have to fall out with him?
However, no one thought that Gu Qing couldn't pass the Inherited Sword Art. He had already reached the State of Inherited Will three years ago. Even if he didn't make any progress in the past three years and was forbidden to use the Six-Dragon Sword Spell, his state and strength must be far beyond those sword-washing disciples by the stream.
People even guessed that he would choose Shenmo Peak. But they didn't know how Liangwang Peak and Senior Brother Gu Han would react.
Everyone knew the real reason why Gu Qing was expelled from Liangwang Peak, and they also knew that the relationship between Jing Jiu and Gu Han was terrible.
Many people subconsciously looked at the cliff where the disciples of Liangwang Peak were.
Gu Han stood under a tree with an indifferent expression, and no one could tell what he was thinking.
Xue Yong 'e also looked at that place.
Under the cover of many people's gazes, no one noticed that he and Gu Han looked at each other at a certain moment.
Xue Yong 'e understood what Gu Han meant. He took a deep breath and walked to the bluestone in the stream.
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Xue Yong 'e didn't have the confidence to defeat Gu Qing.
He was at the Inherited Will Realm, but Gu Han had already reached the Inherited Will Realm three years ago.
But he believed that he could deal with Gu Han and show his progress to the masters in the cliff. At the same time, he could prove that Gu Qing's state of cultivation had stagnated in the past three years.
Moreover, he had hidden skills. If Gu Qing underestimated him, he might really win. Wouldn't he be in the limelight today?
Xue Yong 'e called out his flying sword, stared at Gu Qing across the stream, and said, "Please."
As soon as he finished speaking, the flying sword pierced through the air, leaving a residual shadow behind, and headed straight for Gu Qing's face.
He had prepared himself for what he would do if Gu Qing dodged with his sword or counterattacked with his sword.
But none of the things he had imagined happened.
A crisp sound resounded through the mountain stream.
Xue Yong 'e's flying sword fell heavily into the stream like a stone, splashing water.
Gu Qing raised the sword in his hand and checked it. He was relieved to make sure that the sword was not damaged.
It was quiet on the cliff.
The stream kept flowing, washing Xue Yong 'e's sword.
For some reason, many people felt this scene was familiar.
Lin Wuzhi also felt it was familiar.
The disciples of Liangwang Peak were the most sensitive to this scene.
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