I can identify everything, but this is an upgraded version of identification.

"I never expected your swordsmanship talent to far surpass your comprehension of magic... I suppose you've already begun to grasp the third move of the Sword Soaring Technique, Crimson Sky?"

He put away his spirit sword and said calmly, though his heart was in turmoil.

A potential sword cultivator! And one with considerable talent at that!

Ancient humans were born ordinary, without any innate abilities, yet they were able to create a golden age among all races. The most crucial reason for this was that the human race's ability to comprehend the Dao far surpassed that of all other races.

What other races need ten thousand years to comprehend, human geniuses may comprehend in a few hundred years.

Swordsmanship is one of the top three major paths in the struggles of the human race.

With Su Changming's talent in swordsmanship, he would be a true disciple even in a major sect in the four regions...

"Master, I have indeed begun practicing the third form, but unfortunately I still can't get anywhere..."

Su Changming cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

However, he had already begun to comprehend the fourth move, Intercepting the Void. After comprehending the sword intent, the originally extremely complex Sword Soaring Technique became as simple as elementary school multiplication and division in his eyes. It lost its previous complexity, and all that remained was to cultivate it step by step.

Of course, this is on the premise that one has the insight of the Min Guo (a type of fruit in Chinese astrology).

He tried to understand it through his own comprehension, but even with the sword intent, it was extremely complicated to comprehend.

However, he wasn't completely clueless like before.

I believe that once he has experience in cultivation, he will be able to master all kinds of Taoist techniques with ease and have a broad vision. Even without the blessing of the Mind-Clearing Fruit, he will be able to comprehend them easily on his own.

But by then he must have possessed something even better for understanding the Dharma than the Simin Fruit, and his comprehension was far superior to it now.

Su Changming didn't feel the need to prove himself.

Special abilities are still his abilities, so why not use them?

"It's normal to be confused. The third move of the Sword Soaring Technique requires understanding the sword intent. Without the support of sword intent, it won't be pure when executed."

Although I have also mastered the Sword Soaring Technique, I have not yet grasped the essence of swordsmanship, so I cannot help you.

He Chongguang pondered for a moment, then tossed a token to Su Changming.

"This is an elder's token. With this token, you can freely read the spells and insights within Jinglun Peak. You can borrow some sword cultivators' insights and experiences, which may be of some help."

After Su Changming took it, he spoke.

"Thank you, Master Xie..."

Su Changming bowed respectfully.

"Remember, sword intent cannot be forced, and the Sword Sky Technique is not necessarily required. All paths are laws, and cultivation should focus on self-cultivation. Do not fall into delusion, or you will turn into a mound of dust after a lifetime of madness."

He Chongguang reminded him.

Many sword cultivators with talent in swordsmanship are obsessed with comprehending sword intent for their entire lives, but they never truly comprehend sword intent until their death, and their cultivation never improves.

As a cultivator, all other methods are means of protecting one's path; only cultivation level is the sole pursuit.

He Chongguang was afraid that Su Changming, because he was struggling to comprehend the sword intent, would give up his cultivation and lose sight of the priorities.

"Please rest assured, Master, I understand."

Su Changming nodded.

He had already grasped the essence of swordsmanship, so naturally he wouldn't obsessively pursue any particular swordsmanship.

Moreover, even if he hadn't grasped the essence of swordsmanship, he wouldn't have spent half his life pursuing it; his cultivation was merely for the sake of longevity.

"The first thing you mentioned, the competition with the top disciple of the inner sect, is unnecessary. I will teach you the Breath Concealment Technique right now."

After speaking, He Chongguang took out a martial arts manual.

"This technique is called the Purple Qi Illusionary Body Technique. It can only be cultivated by practicing the Purple Cloud Technique or by absorbing purple qi. It can not only conceal one's own aura, but also change one's form. Moreover, due to the special nature of purple qi, divine sense cannot detect its authenticity. This technique will be passed on to you."

He Chongguang explained.

"Thank you, Master, for passing on the Dharma!"

Su Changming kowtowed respectfully once more.

With such incredible skill, kowtowing is nothing.

"You've finished your first task. What's the second one?"

He Chongguang nodded.

He accepted Su Changming's bow with a clear conscience.

After all, he genuinely wanted to take on disciples and sincerely wanted to pass on his teachings, so he deserved this bow.

"To be honest, Master, I've been studying spiritual plants since I was a child. Even after coming to the sect, I've been practicing the Lesser Spirit Rain Technique to research spiritual plants, so..."

Su Changming said somewhat awkwardly.

"So your second request is for me to obtain the Great Spirit Rain Technique for you?"

He Chongguang said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"No, this disciple wishes to... learn alchemy."

Su Changming looked somewhat embarrassed.

"Alchemy?"

He Chongguang was immediately stunned.

How did this turn into alchemy? What's the connection between liking spiritual plants and wanting to refine pills?

The relationship between these two is as difficult to connect as liking small animals and wanting to be a butcher.

His own disciple's thought process...

"Are you really interested in alchemy?"

He Chongguang asked.

"This is one of my favorite courses..."

Su Changming was lying. If that were true, he actually also liked the Dao of Array Formation, Puppetry, Weapon Forging, and other Daoist arts.

"Very well, if you really want to refine pills, I can write a letter and give it to the Second Elder, and you can become his apprentice."

However, alchemy is no trivial matter, and it also heavily relies on talent. If one lacks talent, even pouring resources into it will be extremely difficult to achieve results. You shouldn't invest too much in this path.

He Chongguang nodded and said calmly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I understand."

Su Changming nodded.

"Hmm...is there anything else?"

He Chongguang nodded, and seeing that Su Changming seemed hesitant to speak, he shook his head and said.

"Who won first place in the inner sect competition?"

Su Changming asked with some curiosity.

"You're actually curious about this? It's about that outer disciple you sparred with."

He Chongguang was somewhat surprised, and then spoke up.

"It's him? Isn't it Junior Sister?"

Su Changming recalled the senior disciple Song Zong, who looked like a young master with an iron fan.

"Junior Sister? I only have one disciple, you, and that servant boy outside. There's no such thing as a junior sister."

He Chongguang shook his head.

"Didn't the master say he would accept her as a disciple...?"

Su Changming scratched his head.

"With her talent, she couldn't even win first place in the inner sect competition, how could she be my disciple?"

He Chongguang said in a cold tone.

"None of the disciples participated..."

Su Changming gave an awkward smile.

"What? You want to plead for her? You like her?"

Seeing that Su Changming seemed to be speaking up for Luo Xinyun, he couldn't help but tease her.

"No, no, when I was in the outer sect, I accepted fifty mid-grade spirit stones from her, promising to put in a good word for her with Master..."

Su Changming hurriedly waved his hand.

"I see. I thought you were also swayed by beautiful women..."

He Chongguang chuckled.

"Master, I suppose Junior Sister Luo deliberately didn't take the first place because she was worried about winning and being accepted into the sect leader's tutelage."

Su Changming began to explain.

Song Zong had initially wanted Luo Xinyun to show mercy and give him first place in the competition, but Luo Xinyun refused. However, Luo Xinyun, who was stronger than Song Zong, did not win first place, presumably because the reward for first place was to become a disciple of the sect leader.

"How could I not know?"

He Chongguang smiled, a smile that held a deeper meaning.

Upon seeing this, Su Changming stopped talking.

It seems that Master deliberately didn't want to accept Luo Xinyun, so he set up a scheme with the Sect Leader.

You won first place in the competition, that's great. Now you can become the sect leader's disciple.

You didn't get first place in the competition? That's fine too, then you're not worthy to be my disciple.

How creepy...

I'm sorry, Junior Sister Luo, I've tried my best...

"You really want Junior Sister Luo to join your sect?"

He Chongguang suddenly smiled and asked.

Su Changming was stunned upon hearing this. What did that mean? Why was Master giving me the choice? Wasn't it you who was taking on the disciple?