I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1894 - 325: Distinction

Chapter 1894: Chapter 325: Distinction

The spring breeze gallops swiftly like a steed, covering the sights of Chang’an in a day.

When the young man carrying a sword first embarked on his journey, all he heard were sneers and ridicule. But upon his return aboard the Xu Clan’s grand ship, he heard only praises and saw faces blooming with smiles.

These people laughed with such joy, brighter than flowers, yet Yang Fan couldn’t find happiness within himself.

Because within those smiles, he couldn’t see a shred of authenticity.

What further frustrated him was the attitude of the Xu Clan masters.

This time accompanying Yang Fan back were the great sword masters and disciples from various sword sects in Ying City, all were sword masters he admired the most.

However, their attitude towards him was strange; respectful to the point of intimidation.

But when he asked them questions about swordsmanship, their responses were remarkably unanimous.

"The time hasn’t come yet."

Yang Fan didn’t know when that time would be, but he increasingly couldn’t stand the atmosphere on the ship, hence, most of the time, he practiced his fist on the deck.

Only during practice could he keep his mind from being restless.

Yet the young man’s attempt to discipline his wild thoughts held a peculiar meaning at this time.

More than once, during meals, he heard whispers about him, using terms like "calm amid honor and disgrace," "bound to achieve greatness," and "remarkable temperament."

These praises could not be said to be all flattery; in a different environment, Yang Fan might truly believe them.

But on this ship, what sort of people were onboard! Anyone could be his swordsmanship teacher with ease.

The speakers seemed indifferent, but the listener found it hard to withstand.

...

During a vibrant passage, people’s memory becomes fleeting, and attention is short-lived.

Just like the Lingjiang Central Region now, where new buildings emerge every day, and new rumors abound, in such a place, people rarely focus on any matter for long.

Even if the matter is the Unparalleled Inner Court’s senior disciple going to Yuanzhou to invite the Xu Clan’s sacred ground, such a significant task.

After all, in everyone’s eyes, it was an impossible mission, deliberately set as a challenge by the dean.

Initially, there were those who gloated, those who watched the drama, and those who pitied, but after more than a month, those intense emotions had faded, leaving only a vague impression.

Everyone strives for a better life, especially now in Xiling, where opportunities abound, protected by the Unparalleled Code, allowing ordinary artisans to work without fear of their efforts benefiting others, thus working extra diligently.

Those who run fast enough hear only the sound of the wind in their ears. Just as people almost forgot the young man carrying a sword, Yang Fan’s name suddenly appeared prominently before them again.

Who would have thought that in just two months, Yang Fan would indeed invite numerous sword sects from Ying City to Xiling?

Now, the people of Xiling are all in a frenzy.

The concept of Yuanzhou Xu Clan was that of the most respected holy land in Xiehe, and the uncrowned king in the hearts of martial arts researchers.

A great monument in the south, a volume of Spiritual Power Analysis that unveiled the mysteries of martial arts.

The Xu Clan willing to establish a martial ground in Xiling was more shocking than a martial ground established by the Xuanji Sect.

Especially for those who considered themselves the lord’s followers, the original residents of Unparalleled City, their hearts overflowed with pride.

At first, Red Cloud Mountain was just an impoverished mountain city, though renowned as the City of Crystal, nobody in Lingjiang cared for them.

But ever since the dean came and converted the castle into an academy, Red Cloud Mountain suddenly flourished.

Initially, the residents only thought Unparalleled City established the academy to scam some tuition fees from itinerant cultivators and gather intelligence fees from Wind Media.

Later, they discovered that these Xiehe itinerant cultivators revered this place as sacred after learning, and some even directly referred to Red Cloud Mountain as the new martial art sanctuary of Longzhou.

Openly, these followers dared not admit such a title as a martial art sanctuary; it was no joking matter, but secretly, there was some delight.

But today, numerous sects from Xiehe have erected flags in Xiling City, even Yuanzhou Xu Clan traveled far to establish a martial ground.

Standing on the bridge spanning the Lingjiang shores, looking south to see the flags of numerous sects fluttering, looking north to see sacred grounds like Xuanji Sect and Xu Clan’s martial grounds and Heaven Sect.

But no matter whether you’re south or north, upon gazing upwards, you’ll see the Crystal Holy Palace atop Red Cloud Mountain’s peak glistening with a ruby glow.

At this time, to deny being a martial art sanctuary would be excessively modest.

The original residents of Unparalleled City, wielding shovels and flinging mud, glance at the thriving Xiling City, then look at the Crystal Palace on Red Cloud Mountain, spit in their palms.

Our Red Cloud Mountain is the martial art sanctuary of Longzhou!

...

Behind Unparalleled Academy’s mountain

"At this moment, you should be in Xiling receiving applause from everyone or returning home gloriously to see your family."

Tang Luo grinned at the anxious young man before him: "If it were me, that’s how I would arrange it."

"Master, please don’t tease."

Overwhelmed Yang Fan smiled wryly: "Disciple knows his own worth."

Saying so, the young man respectfully untied the Sword of Trivial Matters from his back and held it horizontally above his head with both hands: "Disciple came this time to return the Divine Sword."

"You don’t like it?"

"I really like it."

"Then are you unsatisfied with the power?"

"Very satisfied."

"Since you like it very much and are satisfied, why return the sword?"

Tang Luo did not take the sword but smiled noncommittally.

"The one possessing this sword is the perfect senior disciple of the Unparalleled Inner Court; Brother Mi once said, too much perfection in people or things are false."

The young man, holding the sword, earnestly said: "Since the task is complete, disciple thinks it is time to focus on cultivation."

Tang Luo looked at this young man before him, admiration barely hidden in his eyes.

Giving up is easy to say, but how many can do it when fame is present?

At the pinnacle of the young man’s achievements, he can return the sword and focus on training, such potential...

"Mi Bai indeed did not misjudge you."

Tang Luo stretched out his hand to take the Sword of Trivial Matters. With the extraction of the eight source spiritual power rules, the Sword of Trivial Matters, radiating brilliance, returned to its ordinary appearance: "Now, you can cultivate the Xu Clan’s Supreme Heavenly Sword Codex. Moreover, the Sword of Trivial Matters is bestowed upon you, so no need to return it. Carry it if you like it, or leave it at home if you don’t."

Seeing the Sword of Trivial Matters change its appearance in his hand, Yang Fan suddenly caught on: "Master, if disciple hadn’t returned the sword, wouldn’t he have learned the Xu Clan’s sword technique?"

"Don’t be so pessimistic."

Tang Luo laughed and waved: "You would certainly cultivate the Xu Clan’s sword techniques, the difference is only between practicing entry-level techniques versus practicing the general outline, not much difference."