A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

After his usual sparring session with Lu Xiaofeng, Lu Ming went to the Cliff of Contemplation. This time, he only obtained ordinary entries. He would accumulate enough of them before fusing and upgrading them.

It seems the keywords have been exploited enough, making repeated exploitation unrealistic. I just didn't expect Lu Xiaofeng to be sitting at the same table as Lu Dayou and the others so soon. Ah, life is unpredictable!

Lu Xiaofeng: Are you being polite?

"Senior Brother, come and have a drink!"

As soon as Lu Ming went up, he saw an old man in plain linen clothes, clean and with white hair and beard, standing next to Linghu Chong. He quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Disciple Lu Ming greets Grand Uncle Feng!"

Who else could be here besides Feng Qingyang?

Linghu Chong smiled and took the wine and food box, placing them on a nearby rock: "I just consulted with Uncle-Master Feng, and was just about to call you over."

Lu Ming laughed and said, "Uncle-Master Feng, let's have a drink together. Since we're eating and drinking, how can we be without seats?"

With that, he drew his sword and used the purple sword energy to carve several stone chairs from the cliff, placing them steadily to one side. The ground trembled slightly, making Linghu Chong's eyelids twitch. What kind of power was that?

After sitting down, Feng Qingyang didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and looked somewhat nostalgic. He then reached out and tore off a chicken leg, taking a bite. It was crispy and tender, much better than what he had eaten before.

"You want to learn the Dugu Nine Swords?"

Looking at Linghu Chong, the senior disciple scratched his head somewhat awkwardly: "Since Grand Uncle asked, I told you everything."

Lu Ming rose, raised his cup, and bowed respectfully, saying, "That's right. This time, I encountered Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, on my journey down the mountain. My Purple Light Sword Qi could only manage a draw with him. He was wary of my Grandmaster Uncle and didn't dare to use his full strength. I was able to escape death entirely thanks to my Grandmaster Uncle's protection. Please accept my bow!"

Feng Qingyang finished his chicken leg unhurriedly, then pointed to his seat: "Let's skip the formalities. I didn't expect that Yue Buqun would actually take on such a good disciple. His internal energy cultivation is quite good, showing great promise. Actually, I noticed you when you came to the Cliff of Contemplation."

"May I ask, was Grandmaster Uncle observing whether I was qualified to learn advanced swordsmanship at that time?"

Feng Qingyang shook his head, a half-smile on his face, and said, "No, your aptitude is even higher than this kid's. The reason I didn't pass it on to you back then was because you were always being all lovey-dovey with Yue Buqun's girl, and I didn't want to break up a loving couple."

These words left Lu Ming somewhat amused and exasperated. Showing affection in front of an old man of such advanced age was indeed rather inconsiderate.

As for peeping? The old man would find it disgusting to even hear it, let alone actually see it.

Linghu Chong laughed loudly, "That's right, Junior Sister is the most beautiful girl in our Huashan Sect, you'd better treat her well. Otherwise, we, her family, won't let you off the hook, haha."

Although he felt bitter, he realized that he didn't have romantic feelings for Yue Lingshan; they were more like brother and sister.

Only he knows his own affairs; he is restless and not a good husband. Although his junior apprentice joined later, he is a good candidate.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Feng Qingyang, being quite discerning, did not test their aptitudes further. He knew the true capabilities of the entire Huashan Sect, and it was precisely because of this understanding that he chose Lu Ming and Linghu Chong.

As for Yue Buqun, the sect leader, he is too old, his thinking is rigid, he only knows how to follow the rules and does not know how to be flexible and adaptable, so he is not suitable for the Dugu Nine Swords.

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He casually picked up a tree branch, letting it dangle in front of his chest, his beard fluttering in the wind. In the next instant, he struck with lightning speed, unleashing a sword technique while chanting: "The Maiden of Returning to Innocence, Innocence to Harmony, Harmony to Great Possession."

His moves are fierce and swift, his sword strikes are like a gazelle hanging its horns, leaving no trace. He only attacks and never defends, striking first even when he is behind.

Final Strike Stance, Sword Breaking Stance, Knife Breaking Stance, Spear Breaking Stance, Arrow Breaking Stance, Whip Breaking Stance, Rope Breaking Stance, Palm Breaking Stance, Qi Breaking Stance.

It encompasses all eighteen kinds of weapons in the world, each with its own counter-move.

With a sword in hand, one is invincible; one man and one sword, roaming the world with one sword!

Linghu Chong was so engrossed in watching that he couldn't remember much, only the Sword Breaking Style, Saber Breaking Style, and Palm Breaking Style. He couldn't remember the rest.

Lu Ming watched with great interest. Although the Dugu Nine Swords was famous for its ability to defeat opponents with moves without using any moves, it still had fixed moves to introduce the basics. After mastering the basics, one could then refine their skills and eventually reach the realm of defeating opponents with moves without using any moves.

[Having mastered the "Nine Swords of Dugu" (A): This allows you to break through any weapon techniques you have ever seen. The more familiar you are with the weapon and its techniques, the more likely you are to kill with a single blow.]

It didn't seem particularly powerful, lacking any flashy special effects. But after Lu Ming learned it, he felt a sudden sense of enlightenment, and many moves began to be practiced in his mind.

It is no exaggeration to say that even if Master Yue Buqun were in front of him, he would be killed with a single sword strike before he could even use his sword.

If it were Ouyang Feng, within ten moves, any repeated moves would be enough for him to break through the defenses and strike the vital point directly.

This is a technique that requires extremely high comprehension to unleash its power. The more you see and learn, the more you can kill your opponent without even needing internal energy when you reach the perfect level.

Take the Arrow-Breaking Technique as an example. Beginners can break through incoming arrows and hidden weapons, while those who reach the mastery level can counterattack hidden weapons with greater force, which requires comprehension.

With the sword techniques he had learned from the Five Mountains Sword Sect, if he started with a move he was familiar with, he would be caught off guard and killed instantly before he could even execute the move.

When he's strong, he's ridiculously strong; when he's weak, just look at Linghu Chong.

After Feng Qingyang finished his performance, he stood aside without saying a word, giving the two younger generation members time to process it.

Lu Ming moved first, drawing his sword and beginning to demonstrate his sword techniques, exactly the same as the moves Feng Qingyang had shown.

After one round, the hazy sense of obstruction was broken. The swordplay was executed again, becoming even lighter and more graceful, no longer bound by rigid forms. Incorporating the Xi Yi Sword Technique, it moved with the speed of thunder and lightning.

Feng Qingyang nodded repeatedly as he read, especially since he was able to grasp the essence of the scene, which was truly remarkable.

Sword techniques are merely the beginning; to be confined to them is to fall short of true mastery. True achievement lies in comprehending a unique sword intent and integrating it into other techniques.

Linghu Chong was speechless with astonishment. He knew his junior brother possessed extraordinary talent, even mastering the Purple Cloud Divine Skill to perfection in a short time. He never imagined his talent would remain so terrifying when learning the Dugu Nine Swords.

Compared to him, my own swordsmanship talent, which I'm still so proud of, is practically worthless!

As the snow stopped, Lu Ming, holding his longsword upside down, bowed solemnly to Feng Qingyang: "Thank you for your guidance, Grandmaster Uncle. This disciple is deeply grateful!"

Feng Qingyang nodded with satisfaction, his left hand behind his back and his right hand gently stroking his white beard: "Good, very good. The Huashan Sect has finally produced a good seedling. You have only been a disciple for a short time and have been least influenced by Yue Buqun. You haven't learned the old stubbornness's ways, which is very good."

Linghu Chong had mixed feelings, but under Feng Qingyang's instructions, he also picked up a longsword to practice.

Compared to Lu Ming's elegant swordplay, his swordplay was clumsy and he couldn't even complete a full set of broken sword techniques. He would pause and rack his brains for a moment before continuing, barely managing to finish the broken sword techniques in fits and starts.

The effort required to execute this set of broken sword techniques was enough for Lu Ming to perform all of the Dugu Nine Swords three times.

Feng Qingyang wasn't angry. Instead, he nodded slightly and said, "Not bad. You have good aptitude, but you're too influenced by Yue Buqun. He teaches his disciples in a rigid and inflexible way. The Dugu Nine Swords emphasizes the variation of sword moves. Don't be bound by one style; you must know how to adapt."

Lu Ming nodded slightly. This was a Grade A sword technique; even the unmodified Xi Yi Sword Technique could only be considered Grade B. The difference between the two was like that between a first-grade elementary school student and a thirty-year-old bodybuilder.

Not everyone is as talented (with a cheat code) as him; it all comes down to hard work and sweat!

"Grandmaster Uncle, I'll be going down the mountain now. May I send someone to deliver food up the mountain in the future? I've encountered many powerful enemies while traveling, and I'm worried they might attack the sect. If that happens, I'll be a sinner."

Feng Qingyang pondered for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, go ahead and explore with peace of mind. Just because of your filial piety, the Huashan Sect will be fine."

Watching Lu Ming's departing figure, I realized that this was true youth, the future of the Huashan Sect. He was old and didn't like to move around much; staying in the Huashan Sect as a gatekeeper wouldn't be so bad.

Most importantly, we see hope in Lu Ming for the merger of the Qi Sect and the Sword Sect. The sword and qi are inseparable and cannot be separated; forcibly separating them would be utterly foolish.

After sighing for a while, he glanced at Linghu Chong, who was still struggling to execute the Dugu Nine Swords, and couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Sometimes the difference between people is indeed greater than the difference between a person and a dog!