Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 564 - 564 550 Done in One Go

Chapter 564: Chapter 550: Done in One Go Chapter 564: Chapter 550: Done in One Go Ye Chen arrived at the hillside, all while Wan Danrong had already been there, practicing for quite some time.

Ye Chen was still laid-back, enjoying his fine wine.

Wan Danrong couldn’t wait to show the progress she made last night.

Indeed, she was quite good, her skills had improved by seventy to eighty percent from before she received guidance.

Ye Chen nodded slightly, saying, “Not bad!”

“What can be further improved?”

“Yes, it’s all about timing. You could steady it a bit more. The essence of ‘Looking Back at the Moon’ lies in the ‘Looking’ part. You could dwell on it a bit more for possibly better results.”

Wan Danrong nodded in agreement.

“When you strike, do it instantly, there’s no need for hesitation.”

Ye Chen grabbed a sword, and demonstrated earnestly once again.

Wan Danrong carefully pondered over it.

Ye Chen said, “Alright, now comes the crucial point. Whether victory or defeat can be determined depends on this.”

“I feel like this move lacks uniqueness, it’s not as powerful as the ‘Sword Hidden in Mist’. Maybe we should pick another move.” said Wan Danrong.

Ye Chen chuckled and said, “You’re wrong. Although it appears ordinary and easy to master, but precisely because it is easy, you’ve neglected it. It might seem basic, but in reality, this move has profound implications.”

Wan Danrong asked, “What profound implications?”

“The key lies in breaking the enemy’s defense. It’s not about finesse, but defeating your opponent. The previous two moves were about disrupting the opponent’s rhythm and footwork. This move, however, is about whether you can defeat your opponent. It’s important to go all out. Even though the move is easy to execute, not everyone can bring out its full power.”

“Hand over the sword,” Ye Chen grabbed the sword and said, “pay close attention.”

Ye Chen made a sudden dash forward, leaping quickly upwards as if facing a formidable enemy. He executed a swift counter-attack followed by an unexpected turn, releasing a swift killing blow. Several sword shadows flew out simultaneously, radiating golden light like a roaring beast wildly rushing forward. After a cloud of smoke cleared away, several trees had already fallen.

Wan Danrong was completely stunned. Was this still the same move she knew?

Ye Chen looked at the dumbstruck Wan Danrong and said: “Hey, snap out of it!”

Wan Danrong came to her senses and asked, “Is this still the same move?”

“With this move, you must go all out. There’s no need to hold back or hesitate. Whether you can defeat Ding Yunjie or not depends on the destructive power of this move.” Ye Chen said.

“How did you do it?”

“I gave it my all.”

“Even if I go full force, I can’t cause such destruction.”

“Didn’t you just say this move was the easiest?”

“Right, the move is easy, but it’s not easy to bring out such destructive power.”

“Don’t compare yourself to me. Do your best as much as you can.”

“Damn, why does it feel like I’m unearthing treasures? Is this still the Willow Leaf Sword Technique I learned before?” exclaimed Wan Danrong.

“Young lady, watch your words, don’t curse so casually.”

“Really! I never knew the Willow Leaf Sword Technique could be so powerful.”

“You’re just easily impressed. Just keep practicing.”

“Ding Yunjie never taught me this much when he was my teacher. ”

“What you learned before was just form, the essence was not expressed, which made it look good but not useful.”

“Yeah. I didn’t expect there would be so many intricacies to it.”

“Start practicing now, save your comments for after defeating Ding Yunjie.”

Wan Danrong became more and more confident.

Ye Chen found a spot under a tree and started drinking again.

Ever since Ding Yunjie found out Ye Chen was teaching Wan Danrong the Willow Leaf Sword Technique, he ordered Wang Dong not to spy on them anymore.

That drunkard never learned the Willow Leaf Sword Technique, he couldn’t believe that a man who hadn’t learned the Willow Leaf Sword Technique could teach any good moves.

Wang Dong shared the same view. He asked, “Can someone unfamiliar with the Willow Leaf Sword Technique teach it?”

Ding Yunjie chuckled and said, “Anyway, bragging costs nothing. I’ll make him pay the price for mocking me.”

“We should find a way to drive him out of Wanshou City after that,” Wang Dong continued, “If he stays, Miss will go looking for him.”

“I will let miss see clearly that he is nothing more than a clown,” Ding Yunjie was very confident.

“Let’s have a cup of tea first? Take a break before discussing further,” suggested Wang Dong.

“Let’s see how she’ll defeat me in three days,” Ding Yunjie said with a cold laugh.

Everyone was waiting, waiting for the martial arts competition that would take place on the hillside square the next day.

The three moves had been taught, and it was already dusk. Wan Danrong, having been practicing exhaustively for three days, dared not slack off.

Following Ye Chen’s guidance, Wan Danrong has seamlessly connected the three moves and they now feel like they are part of a single, organically whole move.

Watching Wan Danrong, drenched in sweat, Ye Chen tosses over a water bag for her, saying, “Well done, now take a break. You’ve done quite well.”

Wan Danrong accepts the water bag and drains half of it before releasing a sigh and walking towards him, she asks, “Can I beat Ding Yunjie now?” and then sits next to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen calmly replies, “Don’t think of anything now. Don’t worry about whether you will win or lose tomorrow. It’s not for you to worry about.”

“What do you mean?” Wan Danrong asks, a little confused.

Ye Chen continues, “You’ve learned all the moves, and combined them well, especially the last move, ‘Unexpected Twist’. You executed it far better than I anticipated. The key thing now is your attitude. The more you care about winning or losing, the more pressure you put on yourself. This might lead you to underperform. Wouldn’t it be better if you don’t think of anything at all?”

Wan Danrong is somewhat doubtful, but she acknowledges that his words make sense.

Ye Chen continues, “Right now, the most important thing for you is to forget about winning or losing. Tomorrow, there’s only one thing for you to do, which is to let your training shine through. Don’t think about the results. It’s probably better than trying too hard to win.”

Wan Danrong nods her head.

Ye Chen adds, “You’re doing quite well. The key thing now is not to put undue pressure on yourself. If you always wish to defeat your opponents in one move, you might just achieve the opposite. It’s crucial for you to be in the right mindset during a martial arts duel. Some people perform well during normal times, but they collapse under pressure when they are on the stage. This is because they are too fixated on winning and too scared of losing, which isn’t something you should worry about.”

“I understand.”

“Ding Yunjie will surely be complacent. If he realizes that you are using the Willow Leaf Sword Technique, he will undoubtedly let his guard down, allowing you to catch him by surprise and defeat him. Don’t give him any chance to counter. Execute the three moves in one go and you’re done. Get a good rest tonight, and don’t think about anything else, understand?” Ye Chen takes a sip from the water bag.

“Is the water that good?”

“I don’t know. I didn’t really think about how it tastes when drinking.”

Wan Danrong gives a soft chuckle.

“You are talented and hardworking, a great martial artist in the making, but the most important thing is your determination.”

“Thank you.”

Ye Chen adds, “Don’t worry about whether I’ll be driven out of the Wan Residence.”

“Don’t worry. If you are driven out of the Wan Residence, I will buy you a house in Wanshou City. I won’t let you end up on the streets again.”

Ye Chen laughs and says, “So you really plan to keep me like a kept man, huh?”

“As long as you’re not too extravagant, I can afford to keep you.” Wan Danrong also gives a small smile.

Ye Chen falls silent again.

“Can I ask, were you a leader of some sort before?”

“Why do you ask?”

“You’re so talented, your martial arts skills are better than my father’s, and you’re still so young. Surely, in this chaotic time of the Wastelands, if you are willing to work hard, you could definitely achieve great things.”

“Not everyone wants to achieve great things. It’s quite nice as it is now, simple and plain, enjoying a drink and not having to worry about anything else.”

“That’s not the right attitude. You’re so young. How can your mindset be the same as that of the old generation?” Wan Danrong continues, “In the chaos of these times, with the third demon and Yang Jing at odds, chaos might ensue for quite some time. You should take this opportunity to seek fortune and benefit humanity.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen smiles and responds, “Benefit humanity! Sounds nice, but it just means another round of bloodshed. Maybe we can’t do anything about that, or change anything.”

“Why are you being so pessimistic!”

“It’s not pessimism; it’s just the reality. Even if one problem gets solved, another one pops up elsewhere. That’s just human nature, and you can’t change that. As long as there’s desire, there will always be people who want to be the top dog. Killing and slaughter will always exist.”

“You shouldn’t think like that. Though our efforts might not change anything, as humans, especially someone like you who possesses martial arts skills and wisdom, we should strive to be good, save people from disasters, and try our best. That’s what we martial artists should do.”

“Perhaps. But for now, I just want to drink and not worry about anything else.”

“I’m guessing you just don’t want to come out and face it.”

Ye Chen gives a faint smile.

“Am I right?”

Ye Chen shakes his head, saying, “No more talking. I’m hungry. You should stop practicing. In one word, don’t think about anything else. Tomorrow, warm up half an hour before the duel.”

“Understood.”

“Let’s go. It’s getting late. Let’s go back and have dinner.”

“You’re actually not much of a booze hound.”

“What are you implying?”

“You haven’t wandered aimlessly in a while. You have a lot of thoughts, you’re just not ready to face them yet. Your heart isn’t completely dead yet.”

“Stop trying to figure me out. Invest your time in practicing martial arts. It’s better for you.”

Wan Danrong responds, “Did I hit the nail on the head?”

“No, you’re just talking nonsense.”

“Someone with a dead heart wouldn’t react like you. At least at this point, it shows that you still have hope.”

“There’s no hope left for me. My heart is like stagnant water, completely empty.” Ye Chen says.

Wan Danrong tips her head and continues walking towards the courtyard.

Even Yi Mei is a bit surprised. For the past few days, they didn’t return home until it was dark. Tonight’s early return is a little unusual.