Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 133 Vast Ocean Divine Skill Glazed Pill

"Feng'er, in today's Three Clans Grand Competition, my Wangtian Cliff lineage has finally emerged victorious."

"Whichever of you two brothers wins in the end, it will be a good thing."

Qin Huaiying hesitated, then looked at Yue Lingfeng intently before speaking cautiously.

Having raised her disciple for eighteen years, she was far more familiar with Yue Lingfeng's habits and behaviors than simply proficient. She could even see that her eldest disciple was currently in turmoil, filled with resentment, discontent, disappointment, and distress...

There are some things you know, but you can't say them out loud.

Did she tell Yue Lingfeng that his junior brother was a genius who had already grasped the true essence of swordsmanship?

The skills he displayed were far from all of his abilities, perhaps not even two or three tenths.

If this is said, once it is exposed, the consequences are unpredictable, and it will certainly arouse jealousy and increase danger.

Even if you quietly remind your eldest apprentice, it won't work.

He was originally a sensitive and highly emotional person... This was a crucial moment when his cultivation and swordsmanship were making rapid progress, and he absolutely could not be discouraged.

Sometimes, you have to say what you're supposed to say because of your position.

As his teacher's wife, what she said was actually for his own good, but he might misinterpret it as her being biased.

One thought can lead to enlightenment, another to damnation. Once a person gets stuck in a rut, they may very well be ruined.
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After thinking for a moment, Qin Huaiying said again, "Feng'er, even if you can't compare to him for the time being, don't be discouraged. The path of cultivation is long, and you can't rush to achieve success overnight."

Yue Lingfeng looked at Qin Huaiying in disbelief, a trace of pain flashing in his eyes. He wondered if even his master's wife preferred his junior brother to be the young sect leader.

Is he worried that he might do something rash?

How can it be?

How could I possibly lose, and how could I possibly be jealous of my own junior brother?

The stronger he is, the happier I am... But first, he has to show his true abilities.

Yue Lingfeng took a deep breath and smiled, "Don't worry, Master's wife, it's just a friendly spar. I won't take winning or losing to heart."

He still smiled brightly and cheerfully, just like always.

Lu Wubing noticed that the surrounding air was turbulent and his ears were ringing.

Dozens or even hundreds of stars exploded before my eyes, a breeze brushed across my face, my eyes felt a pressure, and the scene before me became slightly blurred.

As the sword energy hummed, the senior brother's figure gradually faded away.

A chill crept in from behind, creeping up to my shoulder.

Locking in the prelude of one's body changing shape before or after drawing their sword.

[Without a trace, yet anticipating the enemy's moves].

Indeed, this sword technique was a perfect match for Yue Lingfeng.

The sword reflects the sunlight, disturbs the air, and uses the difference in vision and airflow to attack and pressure the opponent's eyes and ears, disrupting the five senses and creating the illusion that the figure and sword shadow have disappeared.

It's not that his "Shadowless Sword Technique" can truly be invisible and intangible in broad daylight.

Instead, they use all sorts of strange and insidious methods to influence perception through external means.

What surprised Lu Wubing even more was not his swordsmanship, but Yue Lingfeng's actions.

He was talking to his master's wife just a moment ago, but the next moment he was using his swordsmanship at full power to launch a preemptive attack.

They wanted to launch a surprise attack on themselves.

What does this mean?
This means that the senior brother in front of him is not a rigid, old-fashioned person, and it also means that the senior brother regards him as a truly powerful opponent.

If they've already used sneak attacks, what other tricks can't they use?

'Then let him despair. To avoid any wrong judgments or misconceptions…'

Lu Wubing didn't even turn his head. His longsword was already unsheathed at some point, spinning lightly and nimbly half a circle in his palm before disappearing behind his elbow.

With a small force exerted, it breaks and thrusts upwards.

"boom……"

The sword's edge is like a serpent spitting its tongue.

He slid half a foot to the side and slinged it behind his shoulder, making a dull thud.

Just as Yue Lingfeng's sword was about to touch Lu Wubing's shoulder and clothes, a flash of silver light appeared before his eyes, and his expression changed drastically.

He felt that what he was holding in his hand was no longer a sword, but a roaring python struggling and twisting, trying to soar into the sky.

The overwhelming force not only deflected his sword but also made his arm go numb and half of his body stiffen slightly.

Unable to control their bodies, they were thrown backwards.

"Not good."

The moment his feet left the ground, Yue Lingfeng's eyes sharpened, and he changed his retreat into a sidestep...

He rolled half a circle, and with a flick of his left wrist, the sword tip pierced out from beneath him, scattering a shower of starlight to hinder the enemy's pursuit.

At the same time, he focused his energy in his dantian and fell like a meteor, his feet poised like an arrow, ready to return his sword and attack again.

Just as his internal energy reached the Laogong acupoint in his palm, the sword trembled. Just as he was about to unleash his power... Yue Lingfeng's movements stopped, and his body stiffened.

He slowly lowered his head, looking at the chilling sword blade pressed against his neck, only a fraction of an inch from his throat.

My heart was as cold as ice, and my eyes were filled with confusion.

He didn't even see how the sword was thrust out, or how it managed to break through his preemptive interception and reach him.
Only then did the deafening thunderous sound reach my ears.

Such a fast sword.

"Senior Brother, you flatter me."

Lu Wubing sheathed his sword, cupped his hands, and smiled.

"you win."

Yue Lingfeng's voice was slightly hoarse, and he was extremely frustrated.

"There's something I don't understand. How did you foresee my sword piercing your shoulder?"

He considered himself to have mastered the Shadowless Sword Technique, his sword strikes leaving no trace, his very form concealed in the air.

Those of equal cultivation level must never detect any signs of an attack.

Even if one could break this sword, one would be somewhat disheveled, and then be caught in the ensuing storm.

Just like Yu Qingshan before.

He couldn't stop it at all.

They could only endure it by relying on their thick skin and tough flesh.

For sword strikes that cannot be blocked, simply do not block, forcefully take the blow, and then counterattack.

Their life-or-death fighting style left Yue Lingfeng utterly helpless.

Because no matter how many times you stab him, he doesn't care at all and just stabs back with his spear.

He can withstand more than ten sword strikes from you without much effect, but if I get shot here, I'm done for...

The situation is completely different for Lu Wubing.

Before his own sword could even strike, the opponent's sword was already waiting.

At the same time, they took the initiative and interrupted the attack.

This is a bit outrageous.

Lu Wubing laughed upon hearing this. As expected of the eldest brother, even when he was feeling extremely down, he still cared about swordsmanship.

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with saying it. Senior Brother, you may not know this, but after your swordsmanship is perfected, your spirit merges into the sword moves, and the sword becomes your eye. I call it the eye of the mind."

Although my senior brother's swordsmanship was fast and his attacks were stealthy, he also used various clever tricks to interfere with my five senses. But even if he could deceive my eyes and ears, he could not deceive my swordsmanship and my mind.

Therefore, before you even make a move, I've already seen through it. Countering your move then becomes simple and easy.

What Lu Wubing said is true.

He just kept one thing to himself.

Under the perception of sword intent, there is nothing that cannot be discovered.

Wherever the mind reaches, nothing can escape its notice.

Don't say it's just about generating energy, affecting the five senses.

Even if one could truly conceal their figure and sword shadows into the air, it wouldn't escape the detection of divine will.

This is the unique advantage of innate sword intent, which cannot be explained to outsiders.

Of course, these secrets need not be told to the senior brother. It would be too disheartening for him, lest he lose his ambition.

"I see, I admire you. Junior Brother, you truly deserve the position of Young Sect Leader."

Yue Lingfeng let out a long breath, bowed respectfully, and jumped off the stage.

Then I heard a tidal wave of shouts.

"Young Sect Leader."

"Young Sect Leader..."

Turning around, one could see not only over a hundred disciples of the Tianxing Sect, but also disciples of the Jinyutang Sect and the Menghu'ao Sect, all raising their arms and shouting.

The junior sister, dressed in a pale yellow dress, raised her arms, her smile as radiant as a flower. Just like when she was little, she waved her white gauze net, chasing butterflies and running through the flowerbeds…

Lin Wenjing, dressed in a sky-blue swordsman's outfit, had eyes as clear as water. For the first time, she did not follow her senior brother, but stared intently at the handsome figure in the arena.

His eyes didn't blink.

Yue Lingfeng sighed, quietly slipped through the crowd, and headed towards the back mountain.

No one noticed.

He felt both relieved and lost, and suddenly, he really wanted to drink.

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"Excellent swordsmanship, the body and sword are one, and the hidden intent is fully revealed..." Li Feiying, who had been silent all along, finally showed a hint of surprise on his cold face.

Looking at Ouyang Zheng and Qin Huaiying, he felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.

I'm so envious, jealous, and resentful...

Back when the sect leader hadn't returned to the mountain yet, I had the opportunity to snatch this disciple while escorting Lu Changfeng and his wife back to Mingyang City.

He bet that Lu Wubing's swordsmanship was something even Ouyang Zheng, let alone Qin Huaiying, couldn't teach.

He must be a genius of extraordinary talent.

Li Feiying wasn't the only one who thought this way.

The representatives of the other major powers were all experiencing turbulent emotions.

Looking at Lu Wubing standing on the stage, his eyebrows twitched wildly.

This is no longer just a matter of a rising star.

The previous moves and techniques were still traceable.

Perhaps one is strong, or perhaps one's sword is fast, but one can always find a way to counter it by observing the sword's momentum.

But the exchange between the two brothers just now was a lightning-fast exchange, with each move met with a counter-move, and the offense and defense were ever-changing.

His skillful experience and masterful swordsmanship left no room for error...

Even if they were put on the field, there would be almost no way to deal with them.

The only way is to rely on one's superior cultivation to launch a powerful attack from a distance, unleashing bursts of internal energy with each strike.

If they were to react to each move as it comes, they worried that they wouldn't be able to keep up and would end up like Yue Lingfeng.

They lost, and they didn't even know how they lost.

However, if one releases internal energy to its limit and uses force to overpower others, there are also drawbacks.

After all, no matter how powerful one's internal energy is, once it is forcibly unleashed, it will inevitably lose some of its agility and the consumption will be too great. One will be panting heavily after only a few moves.

It's what's commonly known as using the same old moves.

"Sneak attacks and ambushes are no longer effective against him." This time, Murong Qing commented quite seriously, "Young Brother Lu's sword moves are spontaneous and instinctive, his entire body is like a field of eyes. He can also exert force quickly within a very small area, making him almost without any weaknesses."

With her exceptional eyesight, she managed to discern some details of the swordplay between her fellow disciples.

From the very beginning, Yue Lingfeng's every move was calculated, transitioning from offense to defense, and then back to offense. The transitions between his moves were fluid and natural, with almost no flaws.

But Lu Wubing never planned anything from beginning to end; he simply responded to and countered the moves...

To create an opening where there is none.

With his sword in hand, he sealed off all directions, exuding a calm and steadfast aura, like someone sitting on a golden throne, unmoved by the eight winds.

His slightest calculations, under the lightning-fast reaction of his sword, which made the sword shadows invisible, became as ridiculous as a child's trick.

The leader of the Pai Gang, Xie Qinglong, laughed heartily: "Young Master Lu is so young, yet he already possesses the talent of a sword god. This time, the Three Sects Grand Competition has selected such an outstanding talent, even surpassing the Ziyang Sect."

He looked delighted and congratulated loudly: "The Ziyang Sect has the Thirteen Eagles, and the Tianxing Sect also has the Thunderclap Sword. One sword is even better than the Thirteen Eagles. Mr. Ouyang has a worthy successor. It is truly enviable."

"Although my young apprentice has made some progress in swordsmanship, his cultivation is still shallow and he needs further honing. Brother Jie, you must not praise him like this, as it will spoil the child and make him arrogant."

Ouyang Zheng appeared humble on the surface, but inwardly he was cursing.

That inhuman bastard.

Looking at Xie Qinglong's rough and unrefined appearance, one might mistake this for a genuine compliment if they didn't know his character.

However, Ouyang Zheng knew very well that this person appeared honest and kind on the outside, but was actually treacherous and cunning on the inside.

In the struggle for the position of gang leader, he murdered his father and brother... Those who obeyed him prospered, and those who opposed him perished; his hands were covered in blood.

However, in the martial arts world, the strong always prevail.

Although Xie Qinglong's methods were ruthless, he was extremely good at putting on a show.

To outsiders, he appears as a generous and easygoing leader who rarely makes enemies. Even true masters can't find fault with him.

Just like this time, in the grand competition of the three branches of the Tianxing Sect, apart from the Zhang family, who are the local power, the head of the family came.

Visitors from other families are usually elders, hall masters, or even younger generations...

With hundreds of thousands of followers under his command, and as the leader of a gang, a top-tier expert among the best in the world, Xie Qinglong actually came in person to offer his congratulations.

Furthermore, they would occasionally say auspicious words.

They certainly gave me the utmost respect.

Even Ouyang Zheng had to accept some favors.

Although the auspicious words spoken by this gang leader were inevitably venomous, this was just a basic practice among major powers, and there was really nothing to say about it.

They appear to be good friends, but stab each other in the back.

The struggle between powerful forces is just that simple and unpretentious...

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Recommended by three major factions and witnessed by renowned figures in the martial arts world.

Lu Wubing was truly deserving of the title of young sect leader.

After receiving everyone's congratulations.

Then came the awards ceremony and the banquet.

Needless to say, the banquet was prepared by a team of chefs invited from Mingyang City.

The disciples and servants assisted in running errands and handled everything perfectly.

The winner among the disciples received his reward on the spot with great joy, and Lu Wubing also received a purple jade bottle.

"Take a look, what does the lost [Glazed Pill] look like? Doesn't it smell good?"

Ouyang Lan leaned closer and peered inside.

Holding a white jade bottle in his hand, he was overjoyed.

She ranked fifth among all the disciples, a ranking that was not only not low, but ridiculously high.

As a notorious "lazybones," winning a top-five finish in the Three Families Competition is a source of pride, bringing honor and glory to his parents.

The Heavenly Star Sect has really gone all out this time.

The top ten disciples all received an award.

Ouyang Lan's bottle contained three "Neiyuan Pills," which were said to be made from precious and rare medicinal herbs, each of which could increase one's internal strength for half a year.

The sect leader has truly gone all out.

He truly had no intention of continuing like this... He wouldn't seek new sources of income or amass treasures. He estimated that even training another disciple wouldn't be easy.

Fortunately, the bulk of the rewards—the [Vast Ocean Divine Skill] and the [Glazed Pill], including the position of Young Sect Leader—remained with the Wangtian Cliff lineage.

Ten of the Qi-Nourishing Pills also ended up in the sect leader's lineage, so it wasn't a loss for them.

Among them, the eldest brother, Yue Lingfeng, came in second place with five pills. The second brother came in seventh place with two pills.

The rest were taken by the other two factions.

As for the rewards for martial arts techniques and sword skills, you can choose either the [Heavenly River Righteous Method] or any advanced sword skill.

Just like Senior Sister Xiaolan, she chose her master's wife's signature sword technique, the Seven Kill Sword.

Being in a good position allows me to easily seek advice from others.

"Senior Sister Xiaolan, what exactly is so precious about the [Glazed Pill]? I've noticed that Shen Wanjian and Yu Qingshan are both very eager for it..."

“It’s normal that you didn’t know many things when you went up the mountain halfway through your journey.”

Ordinary disciples are actually unaware of this; they simply take the name literally and believe that this precious pill is only used to assist in cultivating the [Golden Body of Lapis Lazuli], and is extremely helpful for cultivating qi and blood, as well as external martial arts training.

If that were all, this elixir would be similar to the "Heavenly Dragon Heart-Protecting Elixir" of Dafan Temple, so how could it be compared to the temple's prized "Bodhi Wisdom Heart Elixir"?

Ouyang Lan leaned closer and whispered, "Actually, even that barbarian Yu Qingshan doesn't know that this pill can not only greatly increase qi and blood and strengthen the foundation, but also save five years of internal energy cultivation."

The medicine is mild and pure, and can open up all six meridians at once, raising one's cultivation level by two grades in a short period of time.

My mother told me this secretly, so please don't tell anyone, junior brother, lest the other senior brothers feel resentful.

"This……"

Lu Wubing was greatly surprised.

Such a powerful elixir, yet Master and Mistress refrained from taking it.

I've kept it as a reward for my junior disciples.

What exactly is this operation?
"Junior brother must be wondering why Father and Mother didn't take it, right? It's because Father's strength was insufficient in the past, and he only recently had the ability to venture into the Ancestral Master's Cave again, which is why he was able to choose this pill."

For him, the effect of elixirs in clearing his meridians was no longer significant.

It's possible with my mother, but taking it would greatly waste the medicine's potency.

Of course, most importantly, this pill is best taken by newly initiated disciples, as it can help them cultivate the [Glassy Sword Body].

A heart as clear as crystal, a body as clear as crystal, transparent inside and out… cultivating the Heavenly Star lineage's sword techniques and internal energy is twice as effective with half the effort, like a fish in water.

I understand now, this pill is a foundation-building pill.

For top-tier experts whose foundations are already solid and whose paths are already set, it would be somewhat inappropriate for them to take this pill.

The most cost-effective approach is to use it to cultivate the most outstanding and talented disciples.

"To be willing to take out such a treasure as a reward for the competition, Master and Mistress are truly generous."

Even Lu Wubing had to admire him.

"Isn't it because they believe that the position of leader will definitely be won by the eldest brother? Two years ago, Father and Mother had already discussed giving this pill to the eldest brother."

Later, the situation outside the mountains turned unfavorable. In order to win over the other two factions, it was truly impossible not to use a heavy bait. They had no choice but to take a different approach, but unexpectedly…

At this point, Ouyang Lan's tone carried a hint of melancholy.

Plans don't change quickly.

Who could have imagined that Lu Wubing would suddenly appear before the Three Families Grand Competition?

He overpowered all the disciples in the entire sect.

They obtained treasures and divine skills.

Meanwhile, the other two lineages actually managed to cultivate disciples who could threaten their senior brother.

Especially Yu Qingshan...

If Lu Wubing had never appeared.

Ultimately, it should be him vying with his senior brother for the position of young sect leader.

If they really keep fighting and a winner is decided in the end, the senior brother might not necessarily win.

The most likely outcome is that Yu Qingshan will fight to the very end, while his senior brother will exhaust his inner strength and be knocked off the dueling platform, leaving Yu Qingshan to emerge victorious.

"Don't think that this is something you stole from your senior brother. Even without you, he might not have been able to get it."

On the contrary, they might lose their position as the young sect leader... The future of the Heavenly Star Sect is now unpredictable.

Ouyang Lan was usually playful and carefree, with nothing on her mind.

It's because she really has nothing to worry about.

If anything happens, her parents will be there to protect her, so she won't have to worry about anything.

When he started talking about things, he became very articulate and knowledgeable.

He wasn't as foolish as Lu Wubing had imagined.

Yes, if she weren't intelligent, how could she be a qualified class representative, and her ability to summarize and generalize wouldn't be so strong?

Lu Wuding thought to himself, looking at Senior Sister Xiaolan's pretty face, and couldn't help but think of her a little more highly.

"It's alright, I don't feel guilty. Besides, I never thought that it would be better for my senior brother to have the divine skill and the precious pill than for me to have them."

Lu Wubing said firmly.

The position of young sect leader is not only an honor, but also a responsibility.

There's an old saying that one should not easily give away one's reputation and possessions...

It's alright that this position fell into the hands of Senior Brother Yue Lingfeng. At most, the Tianxing Sect won't see much development and will once again fall into turmoil and struggle.

Once it falls into Yu Qingshan's hands, things will be difficult to predict.

After dealing with that kid twice, Lu Wubing sensed the burning fire hidden in the other's heart.

That person was not one to stay at home.

Judging from this person's words and actions, he doesn't seem to have much of a sense of belonging to the Tianxing Sect.

In other words, he has a rebellious streak at the back of his head.

Lu Wubing even suspected that if no one could suppress this person, the consequences would not be good.

He'll definitely choose the option that maximizes his own benefit...

He might even turn around and join the Demonic Sect or the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

Lu Wubing also suspected that the Menghu'ao lineage had received assistance from other parties.

Otherwise, given Yu Qingshan's talent and aptitude, it would have been impossible for him to have made such rapid progress in his Horizontal Body Refinement Technique in such a short period of time.

Rumor has it that six months ago, Yu Qingshan was no match for Yue Lingfeng even after three rounds.

It's unreasonable that they could reach a draw so soon.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

Behind this extraordinary speed of progress, there must be secrets unknown to me.

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The banquet ended.

After seeing off some guests, Lu Wubing followed his sect leader to the back hall.

As is customary, we first pay homage to the patriarch, then receive the divine skills.

"Wu Bing, you performed very well in this competition. You brought glory to the Tianxing Sect and made your teacher stand out as well."

Ouyang Zheng's usually serious face showed a rare hint of playfulness.

His eyes were gentle, clearly showing great satisfaction with the young disciple before him.

"It's all thanks to Master's excellent guidance!"

Lu Wubing bowed and said.

For some reason, he recalled the day they first met in Jiangzhou.

Back then, the master and disciple were constantly scheming against each other, deceiving and treachery. They must have both harbored some less-than-ideal thoughts.

However, things have changed.

Once he truly accepted it, Lu Wubing felt that Ouyang Laodeng was indeed a very good master.

He had few selfish motives; all his calculations were for the sake of the Tianxing Sect and for the sect's prosperity.

He was extremely protective of his favorite disciples, sparing no expense to cultivate them.

This can be seen from Yue Lingfeng's actions.

If he hadn't been spoiled terribly, how could he, as the senior disciple of the sect, have lived such a carefree life?
They've already broken countless sticks.

"Haha, it's mainly because you learn quickly and practice well, my disciple." Ouyang Zheng readily accepted the compliment of being a good teacher, feeling quite pleased with himself.

Regardless of what his disciple achieves in the future, in the stories told by the world, people will always mention that his teacher, Ouyang Zheng, was a famous teacher in the world.

"Leaving aside idle talk, the divine intent within this Vast Ocean Divine Skill True Meaning Pearl comes from your grandmaster, True Man Qingfeng."

That day, our master painstakingly created two inheritance beads...

They knew my unworthy disciple would struggle with cultivation, getting stuck at the innate sword intent stage. Thinking about it now, I still feel ashamed; I haven't been a qualified sect leader."

Ouyang Zheng carefully placed the True Meaning Pearl in Lu Wubing's palm and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter if Master's swordsmanship is not good. As long as you can surpass your master, that's good enough."

"When your sword intent is fully mastered, remember to refine two True Intent Beads so that the Heavenly Star Sect's lineage may continue unbroken and its prosperity endure."

“Your disciple remembers.”

As Lu Wubing listened, he became sentimental at the way his sect leader was giving his final instructions.

A sense of foreboding washed over me.

"No, I must quickly switch to cultivating the Vast Ocean Divine Art to catch up in cultivation as soon as possible. According to the old sayings, once the heart and blood are in sync, there may be other changes."

He had this on his mind.

Without daring to delay any longer, he immediately took his leave.

"Remember to take the [Glazed Pill] first, then switch to cultivating the technique; you might be pleasantly surprised."

Master's wife, Qin Huaiying, came out with a smile, "Go on, your senior sister Xiaolan has gone to Lanxiang Residence to protect you."

"Thank you, Master and Mistress."

Lu Wubing replied with a smile, "It's not Senior Sister Xiaolan protecting me, is it? Master and Mistress are watching."

He smiled, turned around, and went to Lanxiang Courtyard.

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(End of this chapter)