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Chu Yang didn't want to be too harsh on Xu Changqing right away, so he chose the nameless, mysterious sword technique.
The sword techniques of the Mysterious Swordplay are unexpected and unpredictable, yet they always manage to pinpoint the opponent's weaknesses.
As soon as the two exchanged blows, Xu Changqing's eyes lit up.
But he remained calm, and several sword lights condensed around his body. Only when the sword energy was condensed to its limit and became substantial would it transform into the form of sword light.
Xu Changqing uses his sword to protect himself, and when he draws his sword, the sword light will attack the enemy according to his thoughts, and he can control it at will. This is something that can only be achieved by mastering the art of sword control.
Seeing this, Qingwei and Canggu nodded in unison, their faces showing a relieved smile. They believed that Xu Changqing could win the championship in this sword qi competition.
Xu Changqing attacked with his sword, while Chu Yang continued to fight back with his mysterious swordsmanship, advancing and retreating with measured steps. In the blink of an eye, twenty moves had passed.
Qingwei's expression gradually became serious.
Chu Yang's martial arts prowess truly surprised him. The swordsmanship he displayed was profound, though it did not touch upon the Dao, it was not far off.
"Twenty moves have passed; he is now qualified to participate in the sword qi competition."
Cang Gu was so excited that he almost danced with joy, but when he noticed that his senior brother, the sect leader, looked displeased, he regained his dignified and imposing demeanor.
“Junior brother, you’re so happy, but have you ever thought that we’ve held him back? If he were in the Sword Sect, under the careful guidance of Dugu Yuyun, his achievements might not be any less than Changqing’s,” Qingwei said guiltily.
Cang Gu, who had just been very happy, felt his hands and feet turn cold upon hearing this. He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
On the other side, Chu Yang and Xu Changqing exchanged blows, and before they knew it, they had already fought more than a hundred moves.
Xu Changqing gradually realized that his former junior brother's talent in martial arts was so high that it was difficult for ordinary people to reach.
"What a pity, Junior Brother's talent for cultivation..."
Xu Changqing felt increasingly regretful. Without entering the Dao, no matter how high one's martial arts skills are, they are still just martial arts, and the slightest difference from the true Dao is a world apart.
"Enough, Changqing!"
Having achieved his goal, Qingwei took the initiative to stop the sparring match and also agreed to allow Chu Yang to participate in the sword qi contest.
Cang Gu walked up to Chu Yang and looked at him with regret. "You are very good. Perhaps I shouldn't have brought you to the Qi Sect back then, but sent you to the Sword Sect instead."
Chu Yang shook his head and said, "The grace of being saved is greater than the heavens. In my eyes, there is no difference between the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect."
Qingwei asked with a smile, "What makes you say that?"
Chu Yang replied, "Slaying demons and eliminating evil, sword energy is sufficient."
"Slaying demons and eliminating evil..." Qingwei murmured, somewhat lost in thought, "For thousands of years, everyone has been arguing about which method has a greater chance of ascending to immortality. Everyone is seeking immortality, but is our cultivation only for the purpose of becoming an immortal?"
"Perhaps we really shouldn't have..."
Cang Gu suddenly spoke up, "Senior brother, watch your words!"
Qingwei regained his composure and shook his head with a smile, saying, "I'm getting old, and it's so easy for me to lose my composure. My cultivation is still not enough."
After saying that, he gently patted Chu Yang's shoulder, "Remember what you said. If one day I need you to slay demons and monsters, promise me you will not be soft-hearted!"
"Remember this!"
Qingwei led the three of them back to the sect's main hall.
Then, Chu Yang was made to kneel before the portrait of the founder to complete the initiation ceremony. From this day forward, he would be a formal disciple of the Shu Mountain Sect.
Chu Yang's master is Cang Gu.
Despite Cang Gu's repeated refusals, he still chose the other party.
Cang Gu said with difficulty, "I may not be able to teach you anything."
Chu Yang smiled and said, "It's alright, I just wanted to call you Master."
Cang Gu nodded with satisfaction.
Qingwei stroked his long beard and chuckled, teasingly saying, "Hahaha, Junior Brother has taken on another fine disciple. First there was Changqing, and now there's Ayang. I'm quite envious!"
Cang Gu coughed a few times and said smugly, "What are you saying, dignified sect leader of Shu Mountain? It's good enough that others aren't jealous of you."
Get cheap and sell well!
Qingwei ignored him, waved his whisk to shoo him aside, and then said to Chu Yang, "If you want to enter the Dao through martial arts, you can't follow the path of our Qi Sect. You need to go down the mountain and enter the world. Be prepared."
Chu Yang nodded and said, "This disciple understands."
Qingwei then instructed Xu Changqing, "You also grew up on the mountain and don't have much experience in the world. It's good that you're coming down the mountain with your junior brother this time, so you can look after each other."
"Don't forget to pass on your knowledge and answer your questions for your junior brother along the way."
Xu Changqing nodded excitedly. He had never left the mountain since he began cultivating Taoism!
Let's set off tomorrow morning!
The two left the main hall together.
Watching their retreating figures, Cang Gu walked to Qing Wei's side and said with concern, "These two children each have their own flaws. A Yang is overly cautious but lacks ambition, while Chang Qing... his ill-fated relationship may not be able to be avoided."
Qingwei sighed, "That's why we need to go down the mountain. How can cultivators not know that calamities cannot be avoided, but must be faced? Only by facing calamities can we break through them."
Cang Gu frowned, unable to bear it any longer, and asked, "What if it can't be broken?"
Qingwei replied calmly, "That's his fate, and no one can change it."
Cang Gu sighed deeply, "The tribulation of love is hard to overcome, the tribulation of love is hard to overcome!"
The next day.
Xu Changqing appeared outside Chu Yang's door early. To maintain his composure as the senior disciple, he took a deep breath and composed himself before knocking on the door.
"Junior brother! It's time for us to go down the mountain today!" Xu Changqing didn't even realize that his voice had suddenly become a few decibels louder.
"Senior brother, don't wake me up so early next time, it'll mess up your biological clock!"
Chu Yang pushed open the door with a disgruntled expression. Although he was complaining, he had already dressed and washed up.
"Huh? What clock?"
Xu Changqing looked completely bewildered.
"Let's go down the mountain."
Chu Yang sighed inwardly. He was so stupid that he didn't even realize he was being sold off after going down the mountain. No wonder Jing Tian played him for a fool.
"Alright! Where are we going?"
Xu Changqing walked ahead and turned to look at Chu Yang.
Chu Yang didn't want to deal with a top-tier being like the Demon Lord too early, so he definitely couldn't go to Yuzhou.
"Yuhang Town!"
Chu Yang grinned.
I wonder what Li Xiaoyao is doing now?
Hehe... If I beat the Sword Immortal to it and take him as a disciple of the Qi Sect, the Sword Sect will definitely be furious!
Once the idea came to him, Chu Yang couldn't stop himself from having it.
"Yuhang Town? I've heard other disciples mention it. It seems to be a very scenic town, but there's a rather shady inn there..."
"We just need to avoid that inn," Xu Changqing said half-jokingly, in a good mood.
"Don't worry, we definitely won't stay at that inn!"
Chu Yang made a solemn promise.
Afterwards, Xu Changqing flew away from Mount Shu with Chu Yang on his sword, constantly explaining his insights on sword control to Chu Yang along the way.
After listening, Chu Yang learned about 70-80% of the sword control technique.
They traveled at great speed on their swords, and arrived at their destination in about half a day.
The night is dark and windy.
Yuhang Town is located by the sea. As soon as they approached Chuyang, they could smell a faint fishy smell. Xu Changqing, who had never seen the sea before, was very excited and became much more talkative.
Clouds Come and Go Inn.
When Xu Changqing saw the sign, his face immediately darkened. He pointed to the sign above his head and said, "Junior brother, this is the inn I'm talking about. You absolutely must..."
"Let's stay here!"
Chu Yang pushed open the inn door, grabbed Xu Changqing's clothes, and went inside.
There was no one inside.
Xu Changqing said in a low voice, "Junior brother, I told you this was a shady inn! A normal inn wouldn't be completely empty!"
Chu Yang frowned and was about to walk forward when the door of a room on the first floor suddenly opened, and an old man carrying a medicine box came out.
"Are you two here to stay at the inn?"
"Unfortunately, the innkeeper, Aunt Li, is ill and may not be able to entertain you two."
"Her son, Xiaoyao, also went out to find medicine!"
The old man cupped his hands in greeting.
"Senior brother, come and take a look!"
Mount Shu not only teaches magic, but also traditional Chinese medicine, and its teachings are exceptionally advanced.