Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

Su Baichen had a clear understanding of himself: he was not good with a sword.

This positioning is very accurate, and now his swordsmanship teacher, Qingfeng Han, is also beginning to realize it.

Because compared to other disciples who could quickly master the routines and even cultivate true qi, he was completely unable to do so.

He was fine when practicing swordsmanship, but once he applied the swordsmanship to actual combat, he became clumsy and couldn't use it flexibly at all.

At first, Qing Fenghan would comfort himself, thinking that Su Baichen had only just begun to practice swordsmanship.

However, the problem is that when some outer disciples, including Wang Xingyuan, who are suitable for sword cultivation, begin to show their talents, Su Baichen's problems become apparent.

He was really bad at using a sword.

It's not so much clumsy as it is within the range of a normal person.

Unlike some people who are sensitive to swordsmanship and can already flexibly disassemble and adapt different sword moves in actual combat.

"It seems you're not good at swordsmanship..." Qingfeng Han admitted this fact with a complicated expression.

The reason he is so complex is because Su Baichen is truly outstanding in another aspect of swordsmanship.

Regardless of how he uses his sword techniques, his understanding of swordsmanship and his ability to refine his inner energy through swordplay are truly impressive.

His sword techniques, judging solely by the method of practice rather than the application, already show signs of consummate skill, and he can even comprehend the true meaning of swordsmanship.

His true energy also increased significantly while practicing the "Eternal Spring Nourishing True Energy Sword," and his progress was very gratifying.

Qingfeng Han now has no doubt that Su Baichen is actually a Qi-refining genius rather than a swordsmanship genius.

Qing Fenghan looked at Su Baichen with a hint of resentment in his eyes. Heaven knows how he survived these past three months.

He even went so far as to personally guide Su Baichen in the application of sword techniques, but Su Baichen still didn't make much progress.

"Junior brother, the assessment for outer disciples will be held today. You will definitely pass. I just wonder which sect you will choose to join?"

Seeing his hesitant expression, Su Baichen suddenly felt like teasing him.

He frowned, deep in thought. "To be honest, I quite enjoy sword practice. The 'Eternal Spring Nourishing True Sword' has been a great help to me. I wonder what the other divine swords of the Sword Sect are like?"

Visibly, Qing Fenghan's face wrinkled.

He recalled how he had spent the past three months trying to teach Su Baichen the intricacies of sword techniques, but to no avail. And when he thought about how he might have to face this situation every day in the future, he had suicidal thoughts.

Just as his gaze began to show a lack of attachment to the world, Su Baichen changed the subject again: "But I also really like Senior Brother Feng Linzi's teachings, and he is also the benefactor who introduced me to this path..."

He looked troubled.

Qing Fenghan immediately became solemn and said earnestly, "Junior brother, although I also hope that you can join the Sword Sect and cultivate with me... we sword cultivators value gratitude the most. Since that fellow Feng Linzi has been kind to you, you should repay his kindness so as not to betray my pure sword heart."

Su Baichen was moved: "But wouldn't this be letting down Senior Brother Han's painstaking guidance over the past few days... I know how seriously Senior Brother Han has taught me."

Qingfeng felt a pang of sadness mixed with warmth in his heart, realizing that his efforts over the past few days had not been in vain.

He sighed, "Junior Brother Bai Chen, there's no need to be so sentimental. We are all disciples of Changchun Palace, and we will continue to cultivate and experience things together in the future... No matter where you go, you can always ask me for guidance on swordsmanship!"

Su Baichen sighed, "I understand. I will always remember that my swordsmanship was taught to me by Senior Brother Han!"

These heartfelt words almost moved Qingfeng Han to tears.

……

By afternoon, the more than two hundred outer disciples no longer attended academic classes, but were instead gathered at the training ground.

Su Baichen was surprised to see that a high platform had been erected on the ground in the training ground, and five people were sitting on the platform.

Su Baichen recognized three of them: the Palace Master, who was also the Sect Master of the Yang Sect, Master Kaiyang; the Sect Master of the Yin Sect, Master Xuanyin; and the Sect Master of the Sword Sect, Sword Elder Wufeng.

There was also a man and a woman whom Su Baichen did not recognize, but they must be of similar status.

Master Kaiyang rose from the high platform and said in a loud voice: "You are all outstanding talents who joined my Changchun Palace three months ago. Among you are children of farmers, sons of merchants, and even members of the imperial family."

"But what I want to say is that once you enter the gates of my Changchun Palace, you are actually just ordinary cultivators. Mortal status is not important here."

"Just like this selection, only disciples who have truly embarked on the path of cultivation will be chosen. There is no limit to the number of candidates; it all depends on yourselves..."

Master Kaiyang was very open and spoke about everything to avoid any resentment from disciples who were not selected.

In fact, in Su Baichen's opinion, the selection three months later was extremely fair, without any bias whatsoever.

Even he received the same treatment as everyone else.

"Now I will introduce you to the five sect leaders of Changchun Palace. If you are able to enter the inner sect in the future, you will also become disciples of these five sect leaders."

"First of all, I am the Taoist Master Kaiyang, the head of the Yang Sect. The Yang Sect is also known as the Yang Dan Sect. Its cultivation method is the 'Changchun Chunyang Qi Jue' which uses Yang to generate Yin, and it is also skilled in alchemy."

"Then came the Yin Sect Master, Xuan Yin Zhenren. The Yin Sect is also known as the Yin Fu Sect. They cultivate the 'Changchun Xuan Yin Qi Jue' which uses Yin to generate Yang and are skilled in talismans."

"Next is Master Mao, the leader of the Five Elements Sect, who cultivates the Five Elements Secret Techniques."

"And there's also the Sword Sect Master, Sword Elder Wufeng, you should all know about the Sword Sect's Divine Sword."

"Finally, there is Fairy Helu, the sect leader of the Array Weapon Sect. The Array Weapon Sect specializes in array formations and weapon crafting. If you are interested, you can give it a try."

He introduced the five sect leaders, emphasizing different aspects of each.

Su Baichen knew that the Array Weapon Sect and the Sword Sect often sought out their own successors; they preferred to do so.

"Now, those who have reported their names may ascend the platform."

The sect leader of Kaiyang then began to announce the names.

"Su Baichen".

He was the first one to report... perhaps because he was the first one confirmed to be able to enter the inner sect.

Su Baichen quickly stepped forward and climbed onto the platform from the side steps.

Several more names were announced, and soon Wang Xingyuan came up as well.

"Brother Xingyuan, do you think Sister Zhaodi could be a good match...?"

As Su Baichen asked the question, his voice lowered, because he himself wasn't that confident.

Wang Xingyuan nodded affirmatively and said, "She can definitely do it. Actually, I've always felt that she's very suitable for cultivation, but cultivation can't be rushed."

Su Baichen nodded. The three of them were from the same hometown, and they naturally hoped that Lin Zhaodi, who was from the same hometown, could also succeed.

After all the names were read out, a total of six people ascended the platform.

The number of people was small, but that was to be expected.

After all, cultivation is never that simple.

"Now, you can make your choice. You can choose the sect you like to join."

Su Baichen perked up, knowing it was time to test his acting skills again.

He also felt incredibly exhausted. He was already cultivating immortality, so why did he still have to be tested on his emotional intelligence? This was incredibly draining...