Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 49 Comprehension First
My sword might kill you...

Yu Ding couldn't fathom how terrifying the power of the 'Six Meridians Divine Sword' would be when unleashed using these three marks, but he was certain that the result would not disappoint him.

Unfortunately, there were only three...

In a sense, this is similar to the three life-saving hairs that Guanyin gave to the monkey in Journey to the West. The difference is that the monkey's hairs can be reused, while his three marks are one-time trial cards.

It'll be gone after one use.

This was a life-saving measure given to him by his father, the Primordial One. He had to keep it hidden as a trump card and never show it off like Sun Wukong did, which would not only arouse jealousy among his fellow disciples but also displease his master...

Therefore, his primordial version of the 'Six Meridians Divine Sword' is no longer suitable for swordsmanship discussions.

Besides this...

Yu Ding's eyes flickered as he quickly searched his mind.

Everyone eagerly awaited to hear what level Yu Ding had reached in his swordsmanship and whether he had comprehended any new sword techniques.

Taiyi, on the other hand, remained quite calm.

It's just a discussion about swordsmanship, not a sword fight.

Yu Ding may have lost his cultivation level and magical power, but his understanding of swordsmanship remains.

As long as there is no fighting involved, the truth will not be revealed.

only……

Taiyi glanced at the jade cauldron, somewhat curious, wondering what this guy had been talking about with his master.

His meticulously crafted magical artifacts can usually fool immortals of the same realm, but it's not certain that they can fool those above that realm. However, they absolutely cannot fool their master.

They waited outside for nearly a month before Yu Ding came out. He believed that his master must have given him an explanation regarding Yu Ding.

Shen Gongbao, standing to the side, had his eyes shining, looking like he was listening attentively.

The previous discussions were theoretical and provided him with considerable inspiration and help, while the current techniques are means to protect oneself and defeat the enemy.

He also wanted to hear about Senior Brother Yu Ding's swordsmanship.

It should be noted that Senior Brother Yu Ding is one of the two great sword immortals among the Twelve Golden Immortals, on par with Senior Brother Guang Chengzi.

His sword was renowned throughout the primordial world.

"I have a sword... which I comprehended by observing the Milky Way."

Yu Ding's gaze swept over the crowd as he slowly said, "The waters of the Milky Way rise from the clouds, flowing to the sea never to return. Using magic power, he transforms sword energy into a mighty river, its flow unstoppable..."

"To travel ten thousand miles on a sword is not as effective as standing ten feet in front of me; within ten feet, I am nothing… This is the Heavenly River Sword Way."

Yu Ding didn't dare to claim he was invincible within ten zhang. As he spoke, his right hand formed a sword finger, and a sword intent rose up, transforming into numerous small swords that clanged and clattered, converging into a snow-white river that flowed and swirled around him.

A great river seemed to have created a unique space that separated Yu Ding from them.

"What do you all think?" Yu Ding asked with a smile.

This was a test; if the Great River Sword Intent couldn't subdue these Golden Immortals, then he still had many sword techniques to explore.

For example, the sword whose sword energy can traverse thirty thousand miles, the sword of a celestial being descending from the heavens on a moonlit night, the sword of ten thousand swords returning to their origin, the sword technique of cleaving the heavens and drawing the sword...

These sword techniques illustrate quite good principles of swordsmanship.

He took the Jade Void Daoist method as his foundation and adapted those concepts to create a primordial version of swordsmanship. For example, his sword-drawing technique, Sword One, was derived from the Heaven-Slaying Sword-Drawing Technique.

Thinking of this, Yu Ding became excited. It seemed that he could create more protective techniques in the future.

"What I learned from observing the Milky Way..."

At first, the Golden Immortals didn't take it seriously, but by the end, they began to silently comprehend and evolve it.

"Sword Domain?!"

Only Guang Chengzi stared intently at the surging river of swords surrounding the jade cauldron.

The so-called Sword Domain is more accurately described as the Domain of Heaven and Earth.

Celestial Immortals can transcend the Three Realms and Five Elements, while Golden Immortals, after transcending Heaven and Earth and cultivating a divine body, can comprehend the laws of Heaven and Earth and create a unique spatial world.

In this world, time, place, quality, rules, and so on are all controlled by this Golden Immortal.

Only a Golden Immortal can defeat a Golden Immortal.

Guang Chengzi, the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals, is a master swordsman on par with Yu Ding. At this moment, he is the one who can most clearly feel the power and extraordinary nature of Yu Ding's Heavenly River Sword Technique.

Yu Ding: "..."

Is it appropriate for these people to secretly learn his swordsmanship right in front of him?
Click!

Suddenly, the great river of sword energy surrounding Guang Chengzi shattered, and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

Guang Chengzi opened his eyes and shook his head. He looked at Yu Ding with a complicated expression, recalling the transcendent meaning in the way of the sword... Perhaps the first among us to break through to the Great Luo realm will be Junior Brother Yu Ding.

Guang Chengzi sighed inwardly, a complex emotion rising within him that he couldn't quite put his finger on.

However, this is not bad either. He also thought that although he was not the first to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, he still managed to save face for the Twelve Golden Immortals.

The Great Luo Dao Fruit means "Great is vast, meaning immeasurable"; "Luo" means net, meaning all-encompassing. Therefore, Great Luo means encompassing all.

The Great Luo Golden Immortal is the supreme Dao fruit that transcends all time and space, achieving eternal freedom, and is also the ultimate pursuit of these immortals.

If any of them were to attain enlightenment, then the Jie Sect would no longer be able to exploit the fact that none of the Twelve Golden Immortals had attained the Great Luo realm to mock them.

With this thought in mind, Guang Chengzi drew his Wisdom Sword and cut away the lingering, inexplicable emotion in his heart.

"I have a sword. I learned from my master's Taiji diagram that the Dao is the interplay of Yin and Yang. I collected the Yin and Yang energies and refined them into the way of the sword."

Guang Chengzi gave the jade tripod a deep look, regained his confidence, and took out his signature sword technique, saying, "The Yin and Yang have no inherent strength or weakness; they complement each other, and the way of the sword reigns supreme..."

As he spoke, he released two yin-yang sword energies, which darted back and forth, sometimes fast and sometimes slow, before suddenly disappearing into the distance.

"Yin and Yang, the Two Forms, Taiji... From Wuji comes... The Mother of Yin and Yang..."

As Yu Ding pondered, his eyes grew brighter and brighter; he thought of Tai Chi and swordsmanship.

The others nodded slightly, carefully sensing the profound mysteries of Guang Chengzi's swordsmanship. As Guang Chengzi finished speaking, Yu Ding closed his eyes, his hand forming a sword-finger gesture, slowly swinging it, sometimes fast, sometimes slow…

As the so-called insiders watch the doorway, the outsiders watch the excitement.

If one's spiritual level is not high enough, ordinary people simply cannot comprehend Zhang Sanfeng's philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan and Sword.

After practicing, Old Zhang became a grandmaster, while Old Ma only learned how to receive, neutralize, and release the opponent's attack and the Five-Strike Whip.

Receiving, neutralizing, and releasing is not wrong, but the premise is that you have to be able to receive it. If you can't receive it, it will be very awkward. However, on the contrary, when your level is similar to Zhang Sanfeng's, this concept becomes easier to understand.

Guang Chengzi's concept of Yin-Yang mutual balance is more advanced than Zhang Sanfeng's.

"???"

Guang Chengzi looked somewhat bewildered. Had this guy suddenly figured it out again?

The key point is that Yu Ding also learned his swordsmanship.

He had not yet comprehended the Heavenly River Sword Dao, which contained a trace of the true meaning of the Sword Domain.

...That's a bit of a loss!

Furthermore, this comparison clearly shows the difference in talent and comprehension between him and Yu Ding in swordsmanship.

Shen Gongbao's eyes lit up at the sight, and he gazed at the jade cauldron before him with excitement and admiration.

As expected of Senior Brother Yu Ding.

After a long while, Yu Ding opened his eyes. Seeing everyone looking at him, he coughed and laughed, "I was delighted to hear Senior Brother's supreme swordsmanship. I also gained some insights. Thank you, Senior Brother."

Guang Chengzi said with a mixture of complex emotions and envy, "Junior Brother, you truly have such great talent and comprehension!"

He now seriously suspected that his junior brother had deliberately concealed his true abilities when he was ranked alongside the three of them before.

Otherwise, if Yu Ding's comprehension displayed on these two occasions is second to none among the Twelve Golden Immortals, then who would dare to claim the first?

This sword competition naturally focuses on Guang Chengzi and Yu Ding; the other sword styles are somewhat insignificant.

Even a Golden Immortal has limited energy. Although they are proficient in a little bit of everything, they are good at different areas!
Upon learning that Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was exceptionally skilled in divination, Yu Ding felt even more regretful for not having met him sooner.

After a brief discussion, the group dispersed.

"Then, fellow disciples, we'll be taking our leave now."

Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, Lingbao Grand Master, and Daoxing Tianzun stood up and said with a smile, "Let's get together again next time."

"Goodbye!"

Yu Ding, Tai Yi, Huang Long, and Dao De Zhen Jun laughed.

Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi smiled at each other, and white clouds rose beneath their feet, carrying them away into the distance. Dao Xing Tianzun and Lingbao Dafashi were a cloud.

"These two best buddies..."

Yu Ding's gaze kept sweeping over the backs of Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, who were inseparable from each other.

"Yu Ding, shall we go too?" Taiyi asked.

"Okay senior brother!"

Huang Long: "You two wait for me..."

Yu Ding: "Junior Brother Shen, and Junior Brother Dao De, come along!"

……

A moment later, four handsome young men, led by Yu Ding, strolled in the square of Yuxu Palace.

"I lost out in this sword competition; they stole my Heavenly River Sword Dao for free."

Yu Ding pondered silently: "It's fine if Senior Brother Taiyi hears it, since it's locked up there. It's no big deal if Huanglong hears it, anyway, I don't think he understood anything."

Guang Chengzi's Yin-Yang Swordplay has been swapped with mine, so this is a draw. But for the others... we'll have to add some stakes to the next sword duel, otherwise it'll be too unfair."

Shen Gongbao silently followed behind Yu Ding, the joy on his face slowly fading. Listening to the Twelve Golden Immortals discuss the Dao this time was definitely better than him having secluded himself for sixty years of arduous cultivation.

His fate changed entirely because he met this senior brother...

The others, including Huanglong, Taiyi, and Daode, were still discussing the content of this meeting.

Huanglong looked indignant because he had not understood much from this discussion.

"By the way, Junior Brother Shen, have you gained any insights?"

Huang Long's expression shifted upon seeing Shen Gongbao, hoping to regain some confidence from this junior disciple from the outer sect.

Shen Gongbao smiled and said, "It's...it's alright!"

He froze as soon as he finished speaking.

Yu Ding looked at him in surprise: "Weren't you better?"

"I do not know either……"

Shen Gongbao looked puzzled.

Taiyi raised an eyebrow: "Junior Brother Shen, could you tell me what you gained this time?"

Shen Gongbao said, "Of...naturally...it's...okay!"

Yu Ding rubbed his forehead, his head aching.

It turns out that she just stopped stuttering when she spoke to him.

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