The world of martial arts, the immortal swordsman in the mortal realm.

Chapter 16, Is there really such a peerless genius in the world?
Upon hearing Huang Rong say that Lu Chen had only practiced swordsmanship for a month, Huang Yaoshi narrowed his eyes, a deeply hidden coldness flashing deep within his pupils—

He had just witnessed Lu Chen's sword dance. How could such a magnificent sword dance be learned in just one month?

It takes at least three to five years of hard work!

A martial artist with solid swordsmanship and considerable skill pretends to be unskilled in martial arts, approaches Rong'er, and seeks her guidance. What is this person plotting?
Rong'er is innocent and naive, new to the world, unaware of the wickedness of people's hearts, and has fallen for your tricks. But in front of Huang, a master of deception, your shallow skills are far from enough!

Huang Yaoshi sneered inwardly, glancing indifferently at Lu Chen:
"Really? Rong'er, you didn't teach him the Falling Petals Sword Technique or the Jade Flute Sword Technique?"

Huang Rong clung to Huang Yaoshi's arm, looking very obedient, and said:

"Without Father's permission, Rong'er dares not teach our sect's sword techniques."

Huang Yaoshi felt somewhat relieved and nodded, saying:
"At least you know the rules."

Although Huang Rong was quick-witted, she was still too naive in front of Huang Yaoshi, a seasoned veteran with extraordinary wisdom. She failed to realize that Huang Yaoshi had misunderstood Lu Chen and was still proudly praising him.

"Lu Chen also has a unique sword technique, which is truly extraordinary. I guarantee that even you, Father, will be amazed when you see it."

Absolute Sword?

Previously, when Huang Yaoshi was at the gate of the courtyard, he heard Huang Rong mention something about "a single, deadly sword move with astonishing power," and even the nickname "Heavenly Divine Sword" seemed to originate from this.

So, it was with that sword strike that this young man attracted Rong'er's attention, making her regard him as a "rough gem, a prodigy"?

"Rong'er, since you praise me so highly, then your father really must see for himself."

Huang Yaoshi lowered his eyelids, concealing the coldness in his eyes, and said to Lu Chen indifferently:
"Young friend Lu, would you allow me to witness your ultimate sword technique, which Rong'er praised highly and even called a 'divine sword'?"

Huang Yaoshi's tone sounded a bit strange, and his attitude was cold and distant. Lu Chen just took it as the normal reaction of a doting father to a young man with yellow hair who wanted to seduce his daughter, and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

He looked at Huang Rong, and seeing the expectation in her eyes, she smiled and gave him an encouraging gesture. He then took three steps back and bowed to Huang Yaoshi.
"Since you have given the order, senior, I dare not refuse. Please give me your guidance."

As he spoke, he gripped the wooden sword and assumed the starting stance of "Sword One".

At this moment, Huang Rong also let go of Huang Yaoshi's arm, stepped aside, and handed her father a wooden sword.

Huang Yaoshi stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "I don't need it."

The only ones in the world qualified to make him wield a weapon are the Western Poison, the Southern Emperor, and the Northern Beggar; none of the others are enough to make him use a weapon.

However, Huang Rong chuckled and said in a soft, sweet voice, almost coquettishly:
"Father, please take it. Consider it as giving Lu Chen some pointers on swordsmanship, okay?"

Actually, she did this to save face for Huang Yaoshi.

Although Lu Chen's "Sword One" only has the power of a single sword strike, that single strike possesses the power of a Five Greats.

Her father was indeed one of the Five Great Masters of the World, and it was impossible for him to be defeated by an attack of the same level in one move. However, she knew that her father was proud and would not be able to dodge the sword strike from Lu Chen, a junior, and would definitely take it head-on.

Without dodging or avoiding, she took the weapon bare-handed, even if it was just a wooden sword. Given the power of Lu Chen's sword strike, her father might suffer a minor loss.

Given his father's temperament, if he were to suffer a loss or lose face, the consequences would be unpredictable.

Huang Yaoshi was unaware of Huang Rong's thoughts, but unable to resist his daughter's coquettishness, he had no choice but to take the wooden sword, though he had no intention of using it.

Even if a mere eighteen or nineteen-year-old junior is deep-thinking, has solid swordsmanship skills, and possesses a few unique talents, he can at most only fool Rong'er, who is new to the martial world.

Before him, the "Eastern Heretic" who had witnessed the signature techniques of all the world's famous masters, the so-called "ultimate sword" would certainly be nothing but a joke and could be broken with a flick of his wrist.

Huang Yaoshi, sword in one hand and hand behind his back, looked at Lu Chen, who was already in a fighting stance opposite him, and said calmly:

"You can make your move now."

Lu Chen didn't stand on ceremony and gave a low shout:
"Senior Huang, please forgive me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly stomped his feet on the ground, and an explosive force emanated from the soles of his feet, surging upwards like a raging tide, instantly condensing between his fingers and palms.

Sa——

Amidst the sharp whistling of the wind, Lu Chen suddenly thrust out his wooden sword. Propelled by a violent force, the wooden sword transformed into a blurry afterimage, hurtling towards Huang Yaoshi's chest with incredible speed.

Just before Lu Chen drew his sword, Huang Yaoshi still had a sneer on his lips, his eyes were cold, and he was disdainful. But as soon as the wooden sword was thrust out and the wind suddenly rose, Huang Yaoshi's sneer suddenly disappeared, his cold eyes froze, and his disdain turned into surprise and doubt.

This sword...

In terms of power alone, even Huang Yaoshi himself couldn't have achieved this much!
Although the skill was far from being considered seasoned, there was a moment of charging up power when the sword was drawn, which was a considerable flaw for a master of Huang Yaoshi's level. He could easily dodge it at any time. Even so, this sword strike did have the power of the Five Greats. No wonder Rong'er praised it so highly and called it a "divine sword".

But this boy is only eighteen or nineteen years old, how could he possibly deliver such a sword strike?
As the shock subsided, the gray sword shadow was already upon them.

Before the sword tip even touched his chest, the sharp wind stirred up by the wooden sword already made Huang Yaoshi feel a chill in his heart!

Even the Five Great Masters of the World are made of flesh and blood.

Being hit by a master of the same level can also result in injury, or even death.

Huang Yaoshi originally intended to use his "Finger Flicking Divine Skill" to shatter Lu Chenmu's wooden sword and send him flying, but at this moment he no longer underestimated him.

Swish!
Amidst the sharp whistling wind, Huang Yaoshi's sword-wielding hand transformed into a blur, and the wooden sword sprang up like a startled serpent, drawing a gray arc that struck Lu Chen's wooden sword in the blink of an eye.

He used eight or nine tenths of his skill in this sword strike!

Snapped!
With a sharp, cracking sound, the two wooden swords collided and broke at the same time.

The broken tip of Lu Chenmu's sword whistled and spun as it flew out, then with a thud, it nailed itself into the main room's door panel, piercing right through it.

The broken tip of Huang Yaoshi's sword then plunged deep into the ground beneath his feet with a soft thud.

Lu Chen's body trembled slightly, he took a step back, his body swayed, and his forehead was covered in sweat, his face turned pale.

However, his training these past few days hadn't been in vain; at least this time, he didn't collapse to the ground, and even had the strength to speak.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. Your swordsmanship is unparalleled, and I admire you greatly."

Huang Rong had originally intended to rush over to help him, but seeing that he had actually stood firm and hadn't fallen, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. She stopped, put her hands behind her back, and smiled at Huang Yaoshi:
"Father, what do you think of Lu Chen's sword?"

Huang Yaoshi stared blankly at the broken sword in his hand, never expecting that his sword strike, which he had mastered to the point of being eighty or ninety percent of his skill, had only managed to fight Lu Chen to a standstill.

At this moment, Huang Yaoshi was very grateful to Rong'er.

If she hadn't been coquettish and insisted on taking the sword herself, and if he had insisted on facing it bare-handed, then without being able to disregard his status and dodge, he would have suffered a minor loss if he had taken Lu Chen's sword bare-handed.

Looking at Lu Chen, who appeared utterly exhausted, Huang Yaoshi's eyes were filled with a strange expression:
"Lu Chen... he really only practiced swordsmanship for a month?"

He had initially thought that Lu Chen was a cunning thief who, despite having at least three to five years of swordsmanship skills, pretended not to know martial arts, deceived Rong'er, and plotted against her. But now he no longer thought so.

Given Lu Chen's age, the sword strike that forced Huang Yaoshi to use eight or nine tenths of his strength to achieve a draw was impossible for him to execute, let alone with three or five years of swordsmanship experience. Even if he had started practicing swordsmanship at the age of five or six, he would not have been able to perform it.

He simply doesn't possess that level of skill.

Even if one were to thrust out a sword with all one's might, it would not normally possess such power.

But now, Lu Chen's "ultimate sword" move has defied all logic.

Since it is beyond common sense, Huang Yaoshi's previous judgment on his swordsmanship may not be correct, and Rong'er's judgment may not be wrong either. This Lu Chen may really be a peerless genius!
"Lu Chen really only practiced swordsmanship for a month."

Huang Rong said triumphantly, her tone light and crisp:
"When we first met, he didn't even know how to hold a sword properly. He had developed a lot of bad habits by figuring things out on his own. It was Rong'er who corrected him step by step."

"Practicing swordsmanship for a month..."

Huang Yaoshi murmured to himself, glancing at Lu Chen, who was clearly exhausted but still trying to straighten his back, and couldn't help but feel a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

Although it was only the power of a single sword strike, given his age, this strike had already touched upon the realm of the Five Greats, so it could indeed be called a "peerless sword, a divine sword." Because when his skill deepened and his swordsmanship became stronger in the future, the power of this strike would surely surpass that of the Five Greats.

Especially since he is so young, and has only been practicing swordsmanship for a month, and has only practiced the basic sword techniques and Yue Maiden Sword techniques taught by Rong'er...

If he continues to grow at this pace, this kid's future is probably beyond what the "Five Greats" can limit!
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