Chapter 356
"It's about to begin . . . "
Within a distant towering structure, a few elders were seated . Their gazes were directed toward the sparring ring .
Among them was Principal Xie Bi, who had nearly spurted blood from anger while assessing Zhang Xuan, and the most prestigious elders in the academy .
Even though Mu Xueqing's duel with Zhang shi's student was only a matter between students, there were many implications regarding it . As such, even they were alarmed into action .
"If Mu Xueqing is able to achieve victory, the prestige of our academy will rise!"
An elder said as he stroked his beard .
"Indeed . Even in the millennia of history behind Tianwu Kingdom, Zhang shi is, without a doubt, the most talented individual in Tianwu Kingdom Master Teacher Pavilion . Just his students’ terrifying Trust Level of 85 in him was already completely unprecedented! If Mu Xueqing is able to win, our curriculum will be recognized and praised by countless people!"
Another elder nodded in agreement .
"It's true that there'll be huge benefits if we win, but have you considered what will happen if Mu Xueqing loses?"
"Actually, regardless of whether she wins or loses, our academy stands to benefit!" The elder from before smiled .
"Why?" The elder who posed the question was unable to comprehend the meaning behind those words .
"Simple . Liu laoshi is only an ordinary teacher in our academy whereas Zhang shi is a formidable 2-star master teacher . Losing to such an incredible person can't be considered an embarrassment . On the other hand, if she were to win, the benefits we stand to win are huge . "
The other elder replied with a smile .
"Elder Luo is right . Regardless of whether Mu Xueqing wins or not, it's good news for our academy! That's also the reason why I didn't interfere with their duel!"
Principal Xie Bi gestured grandly . Then, his expression suddenly turned grim as he said, "Look, they've begun!"
Everyone immediately turned their gazes over and saw the two ladies crossing blows .
"This move of Xueqing is well executed; it is both forceful and precise . As expected of a member of a distinguished clan, her grasp over her battle techniques has reached an extremely high level!"
The elders in the room were all experts of Tianwu Kingdom . With a single glance, they were able to see the mistakes in the movements of the two ladies and they began commenting on them .
"This move is not bad . Let’s see how the other party deals with it . . . "
Another elder nodded . However, before he could finish his words, he couldn't help but slap his thigh as his eyes glowed with excitement . "Incredible, incredible! This Zhao Ya is indeed a genius . Not only did she manage to neutralize Xueqing's attack with this slanted stab, she was even able to counterattack . "
"To be able to turn the tides of the battle with a single move, her decisiveness and calmness is incredible . I have only seen such traits on Elder Wu before!"
"Even though her reaction is swift, Xueqing isn't lagging behind at all . Look at her counterattack . Her diagonal slash is precise, and she managed to achieve a perfect balance in her strength! I've seen her with her saber before, but when did she get so formidable? I'm afraid that she might not even pale against Elder Bai!"
"Against Elder Bai? You must be joking!"
Principal Xie Bi shook his head . "Elder Bai has been immersed in saber art for more than thirty years, and he is just a single step away from comprehending Saber Intent . He's the most powerful saber user in our academy! Look at how old Mu Xueqing is . She might be proficient in saber arts, but she must be still a long way off from comprehending Saber Intent!"
"You're right . . . One has to possess an utmost understanding of the saber before one could comprehend Saber Intent, and not even one in ten thousand cultivators could reach that level . In the entire Tianwu Royal City, only Insane Saber Guo Da had reached that level . "
"Indeed . . . "
Principal Xie Bi nodded, "It's not that easy to comprehend Weapon Intent! Without devoting decades into it, it is impossible to achieve that level . Even though Mu Xueqing's mastery over saber is incredible, she still needs many years of accumulation before she is able to touch that level . . . The heck!"
Before he could finish his words, Principal Xie Bi seemed to have witnessed something that he couldn't believe, and vulgarities immediately spouted from his mouth .
Upon seeing the other party's discomposure, the other elders also swiftly turned their gazes onto the sparring ring . With a single glance, their eyes narrowed and their bodies began to spasm .
"This . . . this . . . how can this be?"
On the stage, Mu Xueqing's pitch-black hair was fluttering about as her long skirt danced along with the wind . In that instant, she looked like an elegant fairy!
A white saber aura glowed on the saber in her hand . Like a savage snake, it danced about the surface of the saber .
"The glint of the saber splits the air . . . and that static aura! This is . . . Saber Intent!"
Principal Xie Bi felt his throat turned dry .
He had just said that it was impossible for the other party to comprehend Saber Intent without years of effort when this sight occurred . At this moment, his shock was indescribable .
Elder Bai had immersed himself in saber art for numerous decades, but he was still unable to take the final step to achieve Saber Intent . Yet, a teenage lady had succeeded in reaching that level . . . How was this possible?
"It is Liu laoshi! It must be him!"
An elder yelled out, "I have known that lass Xueqing since her childhood, and I am well aware of how powerful she is . A while ago, she demonstrated her saber art before me, and she was still thousands of miles away from comprehending Saber Intent . Given how she is able to comprehend Saber Intent in such a short period of time, it must be Liu laoshi's credit!"
"I've also heard that Liu Cheng laoshi had imparted her a saber art a few days ago . Could that saber art be the cause of her comprehension of saber intent?"
An elder who had visited Liu laoshi's classroom a while ago said .
"To comprehend Saber Intent in just three short days . . . How in the world did this Liu laoshi do it?"
"Regardless of how he did it, his teaching standard has already reached an astounding level . The other lady is definitely going to lose!"
"Indeed! The only way she can withstand Mu Xueqing, who has comprehended Saber Intent, is by comprehending Sword Intent . . . I have seen her swordsmanship just now!" Principal Xie Bi shook his head . "Even though she isn't weak, she's still a long distance away from comprehending Sword Intent . Her loss is inevitable now . . . "
"Cough cough! Principal, that might not necessarily be the case . Look . . . "
Before Principal Xie could finish his words, an elder interjected .
"What's wrong?" Frowning, Principal Xie looked at the sparring field doubtfully .
"That . . . Even though Zhao Ya didn't raise her sword up, there is a light buzz from her sword, and a white aura is flowing around the blade . No matter how I look at it . . . it seems like Sword Intent?" The elder asked .
"Sword Intent?"
Everyone hurriedly turned their gazes over .
All along, Zhao Ya's back had been facing them . On top of that, she had never raised her sword high up, and the elders were also too focused on Mu Xueqing due to her Saber Intent . Paying careful attention to Zhao Ya's sword now, they immediately realized that something was amiss .
Just like the elder before had said, her sword was emanating a slight buzz, and a white light was flowing around the blade as though ripples across water .
"The flowing ripples and the crisp call of the phoenix! This is . . . Sword Intent!"
Everyone immediately recognized it to be Sword Intent .
The lady before them, Zhao Ya . . . had actually comprehended Sword Intent!
Two teenage ladies—one of them had comprehended Saber Intent while the other one had comprehended Sword Intent . . .
How could this be?
The heck!
Can anyone tell me what is going on?
To comprehend Sword Intent and Saber Intent in just three days . . .
If anyone were to tell them such words, they would definitely spit in the other party's face . Witnessing this sight personally, they felt as though their view of the world had crumbled apart . Their hearts were beating so wildly that it felt as though they were going to explode .
" . . . "
Principal Xie Bi cried .
Right after he said it was impossible for Mu Xueqing to comprehend Saber Intent, the other party immediately displayed it . Then, when he said that Zhao Ya would definitely lose, she immediately executed Sword Intent . . .
Tell me the truth! You two are here to slap my face, right?
Alright, I'll accept it, but . . .
Saber Intent and Sword Intent . . . How could you two teenage ladies possibly reach this level . . . You must be pulling my leg!
In a moment, all of the elders in the room were dumbfounded . None of them were able to utter a single word .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tianwu Academy, the residence of the elders .
Wuwuwuwu!
An elder moved forcefully around the courtyard with a saber in his hands . The winds from the saber were reminiscent of massive waves, and if one were to be swept in its flow, it would be impossible to escape .
Hu!
After completing his routine, the elder kept his saber and stood upright .
"Teacher's saber art is getting more and more proficient . You're probably not too far away from comprehending Saber Intent already!" A young man hurriedly passed a towel to him and said with a respectful look .
"Sigh!"
The elder shook his head, and melancholy brimmed in his eyes . "Even though I can already feel that state and I'm already not too far away from it, if I'm unable to take the final step, it will still be for naught!"
The elder speaking at the moment was Elder Bai, the person whom Principal Xie and the other elders had been talking about a moment ago .
Despite having immersed himself in saber arts for several decades, he was unable to take the final step .
Many experts had come close to achieving Weapon Intent, but most of them were stuck at the very last step, unable to make the final breakthrough until their deaths .
"Teacher is only lacking a fortuitous encounter . Once such a fortuitous encounter comes your way, all of your accumulation will definitely allow you to achieve a breakthrough in an instant!" The young man also understood this logic, and all he could do now was to console his teacher .
"Indeed, all I lack is a fortuitous encounter . However, where can I find such an encounter?"
Elder Bai smiled bitterly . "If an elder who had comprehended Saber Intent were to appear before me now, I'll immediately acknowledge him as my teacher . As long as I can observe an expert executing Saber Intent for a single day, I'll surely be able to comprehend Saber Intent in less than a month! However . . . no one in Tianwu Royal City has been able to reach this level . Perhaps, Saber Intent will forever remain a dream for me!"
Rather than a concept, Saber Intent was more like a feeling, impossible to be verbalized . Even so, if an expert who had comprehended Saber Intent were to display his saber art before him, given Elder Bai's mastery in the field, he could receive an epiphany and this could allow him to take the very last step .
However, those who managed to comprehend Saber Intent were all formidable existences . Who would be willing to be his teacher and demonstrate saber art for him daily?
"Teacher, there's no need to worry . . . " The young man was about to console his teacher when he saw his teacher's eyes widening and his breathing hastening .
Dang lang!
The saber which he treasured as much as his own life dropped to the ground, but the elder didn't seem to have realized it at all .
"Teacher . . . "
His teacher had always been a calm person, and this was his first time seeing the other party get so agitated . He couldn't help but feel perplexed .
"It's Saber Intent! An elder is executing Saber Intent in the academy!"
Ignoring the other party's question, Elder Bai's face paled and his lips quivered in agitation .
"Saber Intent?" The young man was bewildered .
He was still too far away from reaching that state, so he was unable to sense the presence of Saber Intent .
"Quick, bring me my clothes . I have to head over now to acknowledge the expert who has comprehended Saber Intent as my teacher . . . "
Unable to suppress his agitation, Elder Bai howled .
He was currently dressed in a training robe, and he thought that he wasn't dressed formally enough to meet with such an expert .
Such experts tended to be eccentric, and if he were to offend the other party, he would be in deep trouble!
"Yes!"
The young man recovered and hurriedly fetched his elder robe .
No Comments Yet
Post a new comment
Register or Login