Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Chapter 12: Testing Martial Arts, Linghu Chong Falls from Favor
Xu Qing sat on a high chair, looking at the disciples below.

Linghu Chong had seen it before, but he just took a quick look and didn't pay any more attention to it.

His gaze continued to fall on Lao Yue's other disciples.

Liang Fa, Shi Daizi, Gao Genming and Lao Yue's daughter Yue Lingshan.

Under Xu Qing's gaze, several people lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.

The same is true for Yue Lingshan.

With Xu Qing's current aura and the intimidating power of his gaze, it is absolutely impossible for an ordinary person to withstand it.

After taking a quick look, Xu Qing withdrew his gaze. The martial arts skills of these disciples were not that good.

With his keen eyesight, he could naturally roughly see the level of these disciples.

From the standing posture, the mental state, and the weak fluctuations of true energy, one can roughly tell the level of his martial arts skills.

Xu Qing sighed softly. In the huge Huashan Sect, there was no one who could be considered a martial arts master.

Even Linghu Chong's internal strength can only be said to be outstanding among this group of disciples.

Looking at the entire martial arts world, Linghu Chong can definitely not be considered a leader among the younger generation.

Of course, strength cannot be viewed simply from the perspective of internal cultivation.

Linghu Chong's qualifications are quite good, and he has an extraordinary talent for swordsmanship. His mastery of swordsmanship is much better than that of others.

This was also the reason why he was later valued by Feng Qingyang and was taught the peerless swordsmanship Dugu Nine Swords.

In terms of swordsmanship talent, Linghu Chong is undoubtedly one of the best in the world.

The rest of the aspects are just acceptable.

However, this was just Xu Qing's rough observation, and he needed to see more of these disciples' actual combat.

"I have been in seclusion for some time. I am coming out today to test your martial arts skills."

Xu Qing spoke up and said that Huashan Sect needed to be revitalized and it was not enough for him to be strong alone.

The sect’s disciples also need to be strong enough.

He needed to understand more clearly the martial arts progress of these disciples.

Then it will be easier to teach.

After Xu Qing finished speaking, all the disciples turned pale and sweat broke out on their foreheads.

It is obvious that during the time when Yue Buqun was in seclusion, these disciples were not very self-disciplined and they were more like they were on vacation.

"Let Linghu Chong start first." Xu Qing looked at Linghu Chong.

"Yes, Master!"

Linghu Chong remained neither humble nor arrogant, his expression unchanged.

Everyone made room.

Linghu Chong took a deep breath, then activated the Huashan Heart Method, letting his true energy flow, and then he drew his sword and moved.

The sword hummed softly, and the cold sword light flashed as Linghu Chong's true energy surged.

Huashan Swordsmanship is a swordsmanship that combines the two characteristics of Huashan's terrain: "strange" and "dangerous".

Every move and every style reveals the artistic conception of winning by taking unexpected measures and seeking victory in danger.

Linghu Chong had been practicing this sword technique for nearly ten years and had already mastered it.

I also have my own understanding.

In addition, during the time he was confined in the Cliff of Regret, Linghu Chong had nothing to do and could only practice sword skills to pass the time.

This meant that his swordsmanship did not regress during this period, but instead improved to a higher level.

The two major artistic conceptions of the sword technique are fully displayed between the sword swings and dances.

"Big Brother is so awesome!"

"As expected of you, Senior Brother! Even when Master was in seclusion, you didn't slack off at all. Instead, your swordsmanship improved a lot!"

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The disciples couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. They all knew the Huashan sword technique, but no one had ever mastered it to such a proficient level.

The admiration in Yue Lingshan's eyes overflowed like water, and her face was full of love.

Xu Qing nodded slightly. Linghu Chong had completely mastered the Huashan sword technique. What he lacked now was only the internal strength.

If combined with powerful internal strength, the power of this Huashan sword technique can be fully unleashed.

After performing a full set of sword techniques, Linghu Chong stopped.

Then Liang Fa and others began to perform Huashan swordsmanship.

The more Xu Qing watched, the more he shook his head. The level was too poor.

It was completely unsightly. Lu Dayou had made considerable progress. These days, while taking care of Xu Qing, he would also ask Xu Qing for advice on some difficult martial arts problems.

After all, if he didn't know how to seize the opportunity to get so close to his master, he would be a fool.

Xu Qing naturally explained their problems one by one and solved them all.

Lu Dayou's swordsmanship also made great progress.

"Six Monkeys, how could you..."

"Is this really Liu Houer?!"

"How did his swordsmanship become so powerful!?"

Liang Fa, Shi Daizi and Gao Genming were all stunned.

Is this still the same Liu Hou'er who only knows how to play with monkeys?

His control over swordsmanship is even more advanced than that of his senior brothers.

Yue Lingshan also covered her mouth with her hands, looking surprised. Not only had her father changed so much, but even Liu Hou'er had changed drastically.

What happened during this period?!

Linghu Chong's eyes flashed with complex emotions. He could certainly guess that Liu Hou'er's swordsmanship had improved so much.

During this period, the master was injured and it was the six monkeys who took good care of him.

It is normal to receive guidance from the master in this way.

However, this kind of thing should have been done by him, the eldest disciple, but because he angered his master, he felt more and more alienated.

It seems that the master no longer values ​​him that much.

This made Linghu Chong feel very complicated.

He felt that his master's attention to him was fading.

But I was at a loss and didn't know what to do to get my master's attention again.

When he just performed the sword skills, Linghu Chong used up all his strength, wanting to show his best side and win his master's smile.

But the master just nodded faintly, his expression seemed unchanged, as if his improvement in swordsmanship could not attract the master's attention.

This made Linghu Chong feel even more uncomfortable.

And now, Liu Houer showed his greatly improved swordsmanship. Xu Qing, who was sitting on the high chair, had a faint smile on his face, and seemed to be very satisfied with it.

Being treated so differently, Linghu Chong felt a chill sweeping through his body, almost freezing his hot blood.

Xu Qing naturally noticed Linghu Chong's strange mood, and after Linghu Chong's confinement period was over, he came to visit him.

She wanted to take over the task of taking care of him, but was rejected by Xu Qing.

This is a signal of alienation.

After realizing that Linghu Chong was not suitable to be the sect's successor, Xu Qing no longer placed his hopes on Linghu Chong.

Even though Lu Dayou's martial arts talent is average, he is diligent.

There are many martial arts in this world that can improve one's physique, so mediocre talent is nothing.

The key is character.

Lu Dayou has a good character. Although he likes to play with the monkey on weekdays, he can put these things aside during the period of taking care of him.

This is very rare.

Lu Dayou can be trained.

As for Linghu Chong, Xu Qing's plan was to leave him alone for a while.

Old Yue had previously paid too much attention to Linghu Chong, and coupled with Ning Zhongze's doting, Linghu Chong became arrogant because of his doting.

This is how people are. When you have something, you don’t cherish it.

And when all of this is gradually lost, you will regret it.

Now, Linghu Chong has already felt Xu Qing's alienation and cold gaze. The feeling of no longer being valued makes him feel flustered.

If Linghu Chong becomes depressed, Xu Qing will not try to persuade him but will just let him be depressed.

But if Linghu Chong can wake up, change himself, and work hard, then Xu Qing will naturally give Linghu Chong another chance.

All this depends on Linghu Chong himself.

Xu Qing will not interfere.

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