Extreme Methods
"Then may I ask Luo Yun Sword Master, what word is this?" Teng Qing tried to hold back the laughter in his heart.
The sword mark in front of him was vertical and there was not the slightest bit of roughness. From this, one could see how fierce Chu Xingyun's attack was.
Although it was fierce, the sword mark was still a sword mark. Teng Qing could not think of any connection between the sword mark and the word.
The doubts in Teng Qing's heart were the doubts in the hearts of the crowd. They all frowned slightly and looked at Chu Xingyun with puzzled eyes. Urgency filled the air.
Even Lu Qingxuan was the same. Her beautiful eyebrows were slightly raised and her eyes were filled with doubt.
"This is the word 'sword'." Chu Xingyun's eyes did not blink and his voice was as calm as an ancient well.
"Word 'sword'?"
The four short words made the crowd even more doubtful, especially Teng Qing. His face was already bursting with laughter. He looked at the sword mark on the stone pillar and then looked at Chu Xingyun and sneered continuously.
"Although my spiritual beast egg is a dead egg, it still has the intention. Luo Yun Sword Master said that the sword mark is the word 'sword' with a casual strike. This seems to be a bit of a bluff." Chang Mingyang finally found a chance to vent the anger in his stomach.
Chu Xingyun glanced at Chang Mingyang and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a mocking smile.
This smile was very direct and without any concealment, it immediately triggered Chang Mingyang's burning anger. However, before he could do anything, he saw Chu Xingyun's gaze shift to the sword mark.
"I once said that the Way of the Sword is the Way of the Heavens. The Sword is the Heavens and the Heavens are all things in the mortal world. Therefore, all things in the world can be a Sword. A flower, a leaf, a swallow, a spit is also a Sword. Then, why can't this sword mark be a Sword?"
Chu Xingyun's voice was calm, but as his words fell, the laughter that filled the hall immediately disappeared. Everyone's eyes narrowed because of this sentence.
"This sword mark not only represents the word 'sword', but it also represents the purity of the Way of the Sword."
Chu Xingyun paused for a moment before he gazed at Lu Qingxuan and said slowly, "This sword mark goes from top to bottom. It's perfectly straight and without any coarseness. It's as pure as the Way of the Sword, and its essence isn't affected by external factors."
Thump!
Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan's pupils trembled as she stared at Chu Xingyun.
Chu Xingyun's expression did not change as he continued, "Sword cultivators are like swords, and the external objects we possess are like scabbards. The scabbards can nurture and protect the sword, allowing us to become stronger. However, at the end of the day, external objects are still external objects. Only when our swords are sharper and purer can we be truly powerful."
"Blindly pursuing external things is just putting the cart before the horse. Although on the surface you can become stronger, you have already embarked on a wrong path. In the end, it will be difficult for you to achieve great things."
"I gave you this' sword 'character to give you a piece of advice. If you want to continue moving forward and break through the shackles of the Way of the Sword, you must have a pure heart of the sword. Otherwise, you will never be able to take that crucial step!"
Lu Qingxuan's mind shook violently.
She raised her head and stared at the sword mark on the stone pillar as Chu Xingyun's words constantly flashed through her mind. Her eyes focused and her mind became clear. She had actually entered a state of enlightenment.
Besides her, many others had also comprehended something. They immediately sat down cross-legged as the faint humming of swords emanated from their bodies.
This phenomenon lasted for a moment.
Lu Qingxuan's closed eyes slowly opened at this moment. A ray of wild joy flashed through them as she hurriedly left her seat and walked over to Chu Xingyun.
"Disciple Lu Qingxuan thanks Sword Master Luo Yun for your advice!" Lu Qingxuan bent one knee and was about to bow and kowtow.
Chu Xingyun lifted Lu Qingxuan up with both hands and said with a smile, "This' sword 'character is my gift. You don't need to thank me. Moreover, I gave you this gift because I don't want to waste your talent."
"If I'm not wrong, you have already entered the first level of 'man and sword as one' a long time ago. However, because you have been unable to break through to the second level for a long time, you became anxious and placed your strength on external things. As long as you comprehend my words well, it shouldn't be difficult for you to enter the second level in the near future."
Every word Chu Xingyun said was like a heavy hammer, causing Lu Qingxuan's mind to tremble.
The sentence just now was not long, but every point was a true portrayal of Lu Qingxuan.
Especially when she heard Chu Xingyun mention the second level, the shock in Lu Qingxuan's heart could not be any greater!
One had to know that there were three levels of 'man and sword as one'.
Even half of the Sword Masters of Wanjian Pavilion were stuck at the first level. If they wanted to enter the second level, they would need a long time to comprehend it. They could not be careless in the slightest.
However, in Chu Xingyun's words, 'man and sword as one' seemed very ordinary. He even said that Lu Qingxuan would be able to successfully enter the second level soon. Such actions were truly confident.
"No wonder everyone says that Luo Yun's existence is a great anomaly in Wanjian Pavilion!" A strange light flashed across Lu Qingxuan's face. She stared at Chu Xingyun's handsome face and unconsciously stopped, not moving away for a long time.
"After Sword Master Luo Yun joined the Technique Imparting Faction, your lectures are indeed clear and logical. Even a sword mark can be explained in such a profound manner. This disciple is truly impressed!" Teng Qing chuckled. On the surface, he was praising Luo Yun, but anyone could hear the mockery in his words.
A trace of disgust flashed across Lu Qingxuan's face. She glared at Teng Qing and said in a low voice, "The wise are wise, while the foolish are foolish."
Even many people chuckled and looked at Teng Qing as if he was an idiot. They did not say anything, but their eyes said everything.
Teng Qing's face twitched. He wanted to say something, but he did not know what to say. He could only resentfully return to his seat with a gloomy face, not daring to meet the gazes of the crowd.
Beside Teng Qing, Chang Mingyang's face was also extremely gloomy.
He glared at Lu Qingxuan and gnashed his teeth. "Lu Qingxuan, I treated you so well, but you don't know what's good for you. You even favor Luo Yun in front of me. How dare you!"
In Chang Mingyang's heart, Lu Qingxuan was already his woman.
At this very moment, his woman was actually so fond of his enemy. She was even revealing such an ambiguous gaze. How could he possibly tolerate such a scene?
"Lu Qingxuan's talent is shocking. Her future achievements will definitely be extraordinary. If you want to tie her to the Internal Affairs Faction, you cannot treat her normally. You must use extreme methods!" Qin Xiu's voice suddenly rang out in Chang Mingyang's mind.
"You mean …" Chang Mingyang seemed to have understood something as he spoke in a meaningful tone.
Qin Xiu smiled sinisterly as his gaze swept over. A tall and skinny youth beside him immediately walked forward and said to Chang Mingyang in a low voice, "Senior Brother Chang, I obtained a pill formula by chance some time ago. This pill formula is not used for cultivation, but between a man and a woman. If one consumes it, even a Heavenly Spirit Realm expert will be infatuated and unable to control themselves."
"Although Lu Qingxuan is a genius, she's still a woman. As long as the rice is cooked, she won't be able to do anything even if she's unwilling." Qin Xiu's face was filled with a lustful light. His words immediately caused Chang Mingyang's heart to palpitate.
He held his chin with one hand as his eyes spun. Clearly, he was constantly considering this point.
"Then we'll do as you say!" Chang Mingyang fiercely slapped his thigh. He'd already felt Lu Qingxuan's unwillingness when he spoke out to force the marriage. So, he simply stopped pursuing Lu Qingxuan's favor. As long as he could obtain her body, all of this would be worth it!
"Alright, I'll go refine the pill immediately. Senior Brother Chang will surely be able to hold a beauty in his arms tomorrow and enjoy the night." The tall and skinny youth's face was filled with respect as he hurriedly retreated.
After the tall and skinny youth left, Chang Mingyang patted Qin Xiu's shoulder and laughed loudly, "Qin Xiu, since you've helped me like this, I'll definitely help you if you have any difficulties in the future. The relationship between our Qin and Chang Families will become even stronger!"
"Of course!" Qin Xiu replied in a dark voice. His face was similarly filled with a smile.
However, just as the two of them came to a tacit understanding, a blurry figure slowly appeared in a dark and remote corner of the hall.
This figure wore a pitch-black cloak and hid in the corner. It was as if it could merge into the darkness, causing everyone to be unable to detect it, let alone see its appearance clearly.
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