Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 200 - 202: Time-Space City

Chapter 200: Chapter 202: Time-Space City

The massive vortex in the sky was still slowly rotating, and as everyone looked up, they felt as if the sky had been punctured by Mu Can’s sword just moments ago, as if, in the next second, countless bizarre creatures would swarm out.

"This, even a Martial Saint couldn’t do it, right?" Old Hu muttered as he looked at the huge gap in the sky.

It was just one sword strike, and moreover, Mu Can’s sword appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary longsword, even seemingly condensed from mere soil. But the Sword Intent it contained was as dazzling as the sun. In the eyes of those versed in the art of the sword, what had seemed like a crude dirt sword was now as perfect and brilliant as a longsword could be.

"How could this be, how could this be?" Yao Wenbing suddenly fell to the ground, his mouth agape in shock.

Mu Can’s sword strike had dealt a tremendous blow to Yao Wenbing, someone who had aimed to reach the pinnacle of the Sword Dao. He was unexpectedly defeated by someone he had looked down upon from the bottom of his heart. To Yao Wenbing, this was akin to an earth-shattering catastrophe.

"Do you want to learn? I can teach you," Mu Can said with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, his face calm.

"This sword technique is definitely not from within the Three Realms. Such an upright and majestic aura, this energy, it’s very similar to the purple aura he possesses."

Mu Can’s sword had nearly grazed him, stretching out his hand could have intercepted the dirt sword, but the Sword Venerate had no such intention. Rather than lack of intent, it was more accurate to say he did not dare.

A plain dirt sword filled with Sword Intent was powerful enough to make the Sword Venerate, who dominated the peak of the Sword Dao in the Immortal World, not dare to make a move. This revealed the might of the dirt sword.

"This Mu Can, the secrets he possesses are simply too numerous. He actually has the strength to threaten those of the Immortal Venerable Level." After the longsword had passed, the Sword Venerate felt a chill run through his body, a feeling he hadn’t experienced in a long time. It was as if by merely attempting to intercept, he would undoubtedly die, unrelated to his own strength. Even if he could break through to the Immortal Venerable Level, he would still not dare to block that sword.

"Teach me? For real?" Yao Wenbing’s eyes suddenly brightened, a look others had never seen in his eyes before.

Full of desire, yet somewhat apprehensive, he longed to attain the true path of the Sword Dao but didn’t dare to approach Mu Can, fearing the answer might not be what he hoped for.

"Boss, what are you doing?" The younger generation of the Hidden Family watched Yao Wenbing with shocked expressions. Was this still their leader? At this moment, he resembled a child craving a lollipop, afraid his hopes would be dashed.

A surprised expression appeared on Mu Can’s face. Judging from Yao Wenbing’s demeanor, it didn’t seem false; there could be only one explanation—Yao Wenbing’s longing for the Sword Dao was indeed genuine.

This was exactly right in Mu Can’s thoughts. For someone who had dedicated their entire life to the Sword Dao, seeing someone who could guide them further, Yao Wenbing was willing to give his all.

Bang!

Under the astonished gaze of the crowd, Yao Wenbing instantly knelt in front of Mu Can.

"Please teach me. I want to advance further on the path of the Sword Dao."

Mu Can scrutinized Yao Wenbing closely, as if he was seeing him for the first time. He had never imagined that the one proclaimed to be the strongest swordsman in the Hidden Family would kneel before him in front of everyone.

"Rise," said Mu Can after a moment of thought. Previously, Mu Can may not have understood the Sword Dao, but now, he was a genuine master of the Sword Dao, far surpassing the common levels within the Three Realms. Guiding Yao Wenbing was a simple matter for him.

"Boss, have you lost your mind? To actually kneel before him."

No one could have envisioned such a scene, where a promising young member of a Hidden Family knelt before a crowd.

"I’m sorry, but for the Sword Dao, I am willing to pay any price. From now on, there will no longer be Yao Wenbing in this world, only a person who loves the sword," said Yao Wenbing, glancing at the members of the Hidden Family before speaking slowly.

By kneeling before Mu Can, Yao Wenbing made a tremendous resolution in his heart, overcoming himself. From that moment, as he said, he was no longer the strongest among the young generation of the Yao Family in the way of the sword; he was merely a humble lover of the sword, hoping to advance further on the path of the Sword Dao.

"This young man doesn’t seem too bad," appraised the Sword Venerate, observing Yao Wenbing. As someone who had been there, he deeply understood how strong a person must be to make such a swift decision to forsake everything and immerse himself wholly in the Sword Dao.

Here, the strength does not refer to Yao Wenbing’s cultivation level, but to his heart that pursues the Sword Dao.

"Heh, if the kid isn’t willing to offer guidance, I wouldn’t mind taking a disciple," muttered the loner Sword Venerate, feeling an affection for talent and considering accepting a disciple for the first time. If word of this got out, it would probably send shockwaves throughout the Immortal World. Countless people in the Immortal World would go to great lengths to become disciples of the Sword Venerate, but unfortunately, he had no intention of taking a disciple.

"I cannot teach you my Sword Dao, but I can introduce you to a good master. Whether he is willing to teach you, that will be up to you," Mu Can pondered for a moment. His own Sword Dao was acquired from the Reincarnation Pearl and did not suit Yao Wenbing’s cultivation. While he could explain the true Sword Dao to Yao Wenbing, teaching him was something he simply couldn’t do.

The strong individual Mu Can was referring to was naturally the Sword Venerate who was acting as his bodyguard, though Mu Can didn’t know if the Sword Venerate would be willing to teach Yao Wenbing.

"That’s possible. Given time, it’s not impossible for Yao Wenbing to shatter the Dao with his sword and step into the Immortal Venerable Level," the Sword Venerate granted a high evaluation of Yao Wenbing. A sword cultivator as mentally resolute as him, if he failed to achieve great accomplishments, could only have one explanation: the will of heaven.

"I don’t want to learn the Sword Dao from others, I only want to learn your Sword Dao," complained Yao Wenbing, seemingly ungrateful, looking as if he wouldn’t rise until his request was met.

"Wait until you meet him to make your choice. If you don’t get up, not only will I not teach you, but I’ll also not introduce you to a master," Mu Can refused to say more, eager to get Yao Wenbing on his feet. Too many eyes were watching, and having Yao Wenbing kneeling before him was too uncomfortable a sight.

Yao Wenbing slowly stood up and moved beside Mu Can, standing behind him like an attendant.

"Wow, Brother Can, you’re really too powerful," Old Hu ran over and playfully punched Mu Can in the chest. He always knew Mu Can would win, but he didn’t expect him to defeat Yao Wenbing at his forte, the Sword Dao.

"Sigh, to gain something, one must make sacrifices," said Mu Can, his eyes now back to normal as he looked at Old Hu, speaking without tails.

Mu Can’s ability to grasp the Sword Dao in such a short time itself was a wonder, how long he must have meditated within the Reincarnation Pearl. This was also made possible because he opened up the Third Layer of the Reincarnation Pearl after communicating with it.

"Time-Space City." It was there that Mu Can truly comprehended the Sword Dao.