I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them? - Chapter 323

Chapter 323: Chapter 190 Understanding Sword Intent on Canglan Island, The Woman in Purple_2
 

In the illusory spectacle, one could glimpse the Domain of mountains and rivers!

This was the second layer of the Mountain and River Sword Intent!

After breaking through to the Tongxuan Realm, Xu Yan could finally unleash the second layer of Mountain and River Sword Intent.

“I should start with Sword Intent. If I can comprehend the Sword Intent that slays the Divine Soul and combine it with the Sword Dao’s killing techniques, and even with the divine techniques of Martial Arts, the power to kill will be even stronger!

“Moreover, it can be used to both attack and defend!”

Xu Yan’s heart surged with excitement; he had found the direction for his contemplation.

The Wheel of Life and Death Sword reappeared and merged into the mountains and rivers, where one could see the Wheel revolving within, spinning endless variations of life and death, bringing infinite changes to the art of killing.

For several days in a row, Xu Yan tried to comprehend Sword Intent, but to no avail.

Instead, the Wheel of Life and Death Sword became more perfected and more powerful, with an increased repertoire of killing methods.

And in the act of killing, there was a faint sense of death.

“Is there something wrong with the direction I’m taking in my contemplation? I have understood only the surface of the Wheel of Life and Death Sword, which I had comprehended from the Taiji.”

Xu Yan thought deeply, sitting motionless on the mountaintop.

A gentle breeze blew, coming through the collar of his garment, filling his chest, moving into his sleeves, and brushing his arms.

At that instant, Xu Yan had a flash of insight.

“The Eight Diagrams contain the profound mysteries of the Domain; Xun represents wind, and wind seeps into every crevice… I should take this as my direction to comprehend a new Sword Intent.”

At this moment, Xu Yan became excited.

He had found the direction for his contemplation, so he carefully felt the gentle breeze and conjured up the Eight Diagrams in his mind, as well as the many mysteries they held.

On Canglan Island, Xu Yan sat at the summit of a mountain, contemplating Sword Intent.

Xie Lingfeng, elsewhere, reflected on his being and experienced the Sword Dao.

Hu Shan, having practiced for a while, found himself bored and took to wandering on the Cang River in a small boat.

Peng Yuan and others continued to delve into Martial Arts tirelessly, as if they knew no fatigue.

In the Great Wilderness City, Li Xuan’s everyday life remained unchanged.

He had roamed all over the Great Wilderness City and eventually found it somewhat boring.

Meng Chong, having reached Perfection in the Innate Realm, was accumulating essence and settling his own being, preparing for a breakthrough to the Tongxuan Realm.

Although he could start the breakthrough now, like Xu Yan, he wished to transform and elevate himself in the process.

Step by step, he enhanced his foundation.

Xu Yan had already given him guidance, and Meng Chong also found how to accumulate essence in preparation for transformation.

“Your disciple, Meng Chong, has achieved Great Achievement in the Wushuang Sword Intent, enhancing your own Wushuang Sword Intent.”

Meng Chong’s Sword Intent had improved.

Su Lingxiu continued to study the Alchemical Medical Arts, seeming to have made some progress; Li Xuan felt that access to the next level Art wouldn’t be too far off.

The Great Wilderness had entered the right track, with more and more Martial Artists, but what was lacking for the time being were Innate Realm Martial Artists from the Great Wilderness; the foundation was ultimately insufficient.

“One hundred thirty.”

Li Xuan’s Hundred Martial Divine Shadows had risen to one hundred thirty.

This meant that there were one hundred thirty Martial Arts novices.

“It’s time to go to Canglan Island.”

The Evergreen Pavilion was ready to relocate; Tieshan County was, after all, a remote and barren region, too far from the bustling heartland of the Inner Domain.

It was suitable for the Great Wilderness to develop here.

Su Lingxiu was also preparing to move, packing various items into two large baskets hung on the Red Cat’s back.

A production line was left in the Alchemy room to maintain the Pill needs of the Great Wilderness.

The rest of the Alchemy production lines were all being moved to Canglan Island.

“Master, everything is ready. We can go to Canglan Island tomorrow and meet with big brother.”

Su Lingxiu said excitedly.

“Mm.”

Li Xuan nodded.

The Red Cat was also excited; though bearing the brunt of heavy lifting, it was an excellent opportunity to ingratiate itself with Su Lingxiu, so it worked particularly hard.

By pleasing Su Lingxiu, it wouldn’t lack for Pills.

The next day, Su Lingxiu and others embarked on their journey to Canglan Island.

The Evergreen Pavilion in the Great Wilderness City would remain, leaving behind the County Magistrate of Yunshan, an Evergreen Pavilion elder, in charge of the Great Wilderness City’s Pavilion affairs.

Xu Junhe, Kou Ruozhi, and others also proceeded to Canglan Island.

The Red Cat carried two large baskets on its back, with Li Xuan and Su Lingxiu riding on top; additionally, it pulled a large cart behind, effortlessly and without strain.

The massive Red Cat naturally attracted a lot of attention along the way.

Canglan Island is located on the Cang River, so upon leaving the domain of Tieshan County and entering the Cang River basin, they switched to traveling by boat.

A large ship was docked at the edge of the Cang River, prepared by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

Traveling by boat, naturally, couldn’t match the speed of martial artists, but it had the advantage of leisure.

On the deck, Li Xuan sat in a chair, with a small table beside him, on which there was a pot of cloud-mist spiritual tea and a plate of spirit cakes made by Su Lingxiu using spirit fruits and similar alchemy techniques.

Drinking spiritual tea, eating spirit cakes, and admiring the beautiful scenery of the Cang River banks—this was life.

…

On Canglan Island, Xu Yan was surrounded by a gentle breeze that seemed to carry an aura of slaughter.

The soft wind seemed not to blow on the body, but rather to penetrate the spirit and consciousness.

He was immersed in comprehension, and a sense of Sword Intent was about to be grasped.

On the entire Canglan Island, Hu Shan was the only idler.

He had already reached Great Achievement in the Grandmaster realm.

Bored out of his mind, he would take a small boat for a leisurely excursion on the Cang River, and when the mood struck him, he’d fish with a rod on the river.

A few miles away from Canglan Island, amidst a patch of water weeds, a small boat drifted over and stopped near the weeds, a fishing rod extending out from the boat.

Hu Shan fished in a relaxed and carefree manner.

“I suddenly understand the mindset of the elder. As a Great Grandmaster, I am contentedly fishing—am I not enjoying the pleasures of ordinary life just like the elder?”

Hu Shan thought to himself gleefully.

While fishing, Hu Shan’s nose twitched a few times as a faint, pleasant fragrance suddenly appeared on the boat.

“This scent…”

Hu Shan swallowed, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He felt as if his neck had stiffened, but he had no choice but to steel himself and slowly turn to look behind him.

On the small boat, a purple-clad woman appeared at some unknown time, her countenance charming and peerlessly enchanting, with a hairpin on each side of her head.

The hairpins had jade beads dangling from them, and on the purple beads, there was a vividly lifelike phoenix with outstretched wings.

This pair of hairpins was a top-grade treasure!

Extremely valuable!

What truly made Hu Shan’s heart pound was the purple-clad woman’s strength!

A Great Grandmaster!

A Great Grandmaster woman had quietly appeared on his boat, and this was not a good omen!

Hu Shan put down his fishing rod and gave a formal bow, saying, “I am Hu Shan from Sword Venerate Cliff, my father is Hu Hai, a close friend of the Sword Master Xie Tianheng, serving as his attendant student. May I inquire as to the purpose of the Great Grandmaster’s visit?”

He brought out his own backing as soon as he opened his mouth.

Worried that his father Hu Hai’s authority wasn’t intimidating enough, he casually brought up Sword Master Xie Tianheng as well.

The purple-clad woman appeared to be startled for a moment, then burst into a charming laugh, “The son of Hu Hai, how interesting. I am here not to make things difficult for you, I just want to ask about someone.”

Hu Shan’s heart skipped a beat. Upon hearing the woman wanted to inquire about someone, his first thought was of Xu Yan.

He couldn’t help feeling puzzled—what did this lady want with Xu Yan?

For a mere Great Grandmaster to trouble Xu Yan was no different from seeking death.

Although she was peerlessly beautiful and capable of stirring the hearts of countless men, in Xu Yan’s eyes, an enemy deserved to be turned to ash, and there was no chance of him holding back just because she’s attractive.

“Elder, may I ask who you wish to inquire about?” Hu Shan asked cautiously.

Since Xu Yan was on Canglan Island, it wouldn’t hurt to bring her there.

If someone wanted a death wish, Hu Shan didn’t mind granting it.

But as soon as he had spoken, he received a slap across the face from thin air.

“How dare you! Am I that old, calling me the elder? I’m not much older than you!” the purple-clad woman said angrily.

Hu Shan nearly exploded with rage inwardly, but being weaker, he had no choice but to swallow his pride, silently memorizing the purple-clad woman’s appearance, and vowing to have his father avenge him!

“No, that’s wrong. If Xu Yan took action, the enemies wouldn’t even have ashes left behind!” he thought resentfully.

Yet, he showed a terrified expression on his face and hastily said, “My apologies for being blind, may I know who the lady wishes to inquire about?”

The purple-clad woman nodded in satisfaction and asked, “Tell me, do you know where Meng Chong, the man who is strong and capable of strangling a Great Grandmaster with his bare arms, is?”

Her eyes were filled with anticipation.

“Ah? Meng Chong?” Hu Shan was stunned. She wasn’t looking for Xu Yan?

She was looking for Meng Chong instead?