Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 121 On the Sword-Testing Platform, a Clash of Titans

"Let's hurry, it would be a real pity if we missed the time when our senior brother was going to give a lecture on swordsmanship."

Lin Wenjing excitedly led the way, and when she turned around, her delicate face was flushed, creating a stark contrast with her figure.

Ignoring her [impressive] physique, Seventh Senior Sister is actually a delicate and adorable girl.

In the past, my fellow students, and even myself, all overlooked this point.

As Lu Wubing thought this to himself, he also became slightly curious about Yue Lingfeng's talk about swordsmanship.

"Is the senior brother's explanation of swordsmanship very good?"

"It's more than good."

A hint of admiration flashed in Lin Wenjing's eyes.

Lu Wubing remembered that even on that day, when he was fighting to the death with the Thousand-Faced Demon of the Hehuan Sect, she did not have such an expression.

Clearly, her senior brother's superb swordsmanship had left a deep impression on her.

At that moment, I decided not to ask any further questions.

Because you can't get the real story by asking again; you have to do your own research.

This situation is roughly like some of the star-struck fans I saw in my past life, who would say things like, "My brother works so hard, can't you see his talent? He just doesn't want to..." which are things that are hard to understand.

Lin Wenjing glanced at Lu Wubing, seemingly noticing the disdain in his eyes. She stopped in her tracks and laughed, "Ninth Junior Brother might think that I'm just mindlessly praising Senior Brother. He might even be secretly thinking that I'm not good-looking and have bad taste."

"No, Seventh Senior Sister's beauty is no less than that of Senior Sister Xiaolan and Senior Sister Xinzhu."

Plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums each have their own unique charm… Otherwise, I wouldn't have fallen for them at first sight and given my senior sister the Jade Lake hairpin.”

Lu Wubing felt that his seventh senior sister lacked self-confidence and needed to be praised more, just like Shen Xinzhu.

Kind words cost nothing, but they can make others feel good and earn you favor—why not?

"Then you should say I have bad taste."

Lin Wenjing's eyes sparkled; she was actually a little embarrassed by the compliment.

No one had ever said such crazy things to her before, and her ears immediately burned, and she looked embarrassed.

However, she didn't lose her head and keenly understood Lu Wubing's true meaning.

She gave a soft snort, sounding annoyed, and continued, "Actually, although Senior Brother is lazy and easygoing, his swordsmanship talent is recognized by both Master and Mistress, and even various sects in the martial arts world praise him highly. Do you know why?"

"Why?"

"Besides mastering the basic Thirteen Deadly Swords, my eldest brother is almost at the pinnacle of his skill. He's most famous for his mastery of the Seven Star Sword's Heavenly Pivot Sword Technique. He's reached the level of 'Insightful Eyes, Guiding Light.' Although not yet fully accomplished, its essence is innate, allowing him to anticipate the enemy's moves..."

"The ultimate move of the Tian Shu Sword Technique? Could it be helpful for practicing and teaching swordsmanship?" Lu Wubing recalled how Senior Sister Xiao Lan had cultivated the ultimate move of the Yao Guang Sword into two moves: "Sea Oath and Mountain Alliance" and "Eternal Flame," one for defense and one for offense, with endless uses.

He thought to himself that the Tian Shu Sword Technique should also have similar killing moves.

Moreover, it has unique functions.

"That's right. The Tian Shu Sword contains the Seven Star Hub, and it is said that as long as you calm your mind, you can see the road ahead."

If this sword is completed, it will give you an early advantage in sword duels, giving you a 3-point lead.

When teaching swordsmanship to his fellow disciples, he could also pinpoint the flaws in each person's technique with remarkable accuracy, making their training twice as effective with half the effort.

Lin Wenjing sighed.

The Heavenly Sun Sword, which they themselves cultivated, did not possess such extraordinary effects...

However, perhaps due to a lack of talent, he did not fully grasp the secrets of the technique and was unable to fully utilize its wonders.

"I see. Senior Brother can indeed gain a significant advantage when dueling with others."

"Yes, the Heavenly Pivot Sword he cultivates has two deadly moves, and he has already stepped into the realm of [Mastery].

"Anyone below the third rank is hard to find an opponent. Even if I encounter someone above the third rank, as long as it's not a direct confrontation, I can try my best to hold my own..." At this point, Lin Wenjing paused, suddenly remembering that her newly joined junior brother had fought back and forth with a third-rank expert.

However, the eldest brother had his long sword knocked from his hand in a single exchange.

'Perhaps, Senior Brother was simply too careless, failing to assess the enemy's strength before charging in head-on. If he had used a different tactic, he might have been able to hold his own.'

As Lin Wenjing was thinking this, she could already see the Sword Inquiry Platform ahead.

As the two ascended the steps, they heard their sixth senior brother, Yuan Fei, speaking with righteous indignation.

Several of his personal disciples are here...

Hundreds of Jingxin Hall disciples surrounded the area, all looking excited, holding their longswords upside down, watching the spectacle.

"Junior Sister, who on the mountain doesn't know you're notoriously lazy and playful? These past few days you've been taking Junior Brother around everywhere, and your martial arts and swordsmanship have probably regressed instead of improved. Senior Brother is just pointing this out out of kindness, why are you getting angry?"

"Little Liu, I know whether my swordsmanship has deteriorated or not. What nonsense are you spouting? Senior Brother knows nothing and is making assumptions on his own. Facts will prove that he is wrong."

They're going head-to-head.

Lu Wubing had just come up when he saw this scene and wondered what was going on.
He probably understood what was going on; it seemed that the senior brother was condescendingly advising the junior sister Xiaolan not to be lazy and to practice her swordsmanship properly.

Senior Sister Xiaolan would definitely not accept this.

Her swordsmanship has improved greatly. She has been working hard during this period and it is impossible to say that she has been slacking off.

So she asked her sixth senior brother, Yuan Fei, to test her swordsmanship... As she spoke, she became a little angry.

Yuan Fei is a man who speaks without restraint, and he idolizes his senior brother to the core, practically acting like a lackey.

Lu Wubing met this sixth senior brother several times and always felt that the man spoke in a strange and sarcastic tone.

Although there was no ill intent, the words were extremely unpleasant.

Presumably, it's because Senior Sister Xiaolan is very close to me.

I feel indignant on behalf of my senior brother.

"Let's have a fight! This time, I bet Senior Sister Ouyang will win."

"Yes, Senior Sister Ouyang's swordsmanship has clearly improved greatly, her swordsmanship is profound and majestic, and she has quite a bit of Master's style. How could Senior Brother Yuan possibly withstand her?"

"Don't say that. If Senior Brother Yuan were to unleash his dogs to shoot arrows, Senior Sister Ouyang would definitely be no match for him..."

The disciples around were laughing and joking.

Obviously, sword fights were often held on the Sword-Questioning Platform in the past, and various pretexts were always found to pit them against each other in combat, without involving personal grudges.

What surprised Lu Wubing was that Senior Sister Xiaolan was very popular, with almost all the disciples supporting her.

This shows that the sixth senior brother, Yuan Fei, may have poisoned the minds of many disciples with his sharp tongue.

It was rare to openly and honestly despise him, and everyone was happy to do so.

Even ten-year-old children joined in the commotion, which was quite amusing.

Even before the fight began, Ouyang Lan felt great hearing everyone's support.

With a beaming smile, she turned her head and saw Lu Wubing. She waved excitedly and greeted him, then turned to Yuan Fei and said with a smile, "Sixth Senior Brother, don't say that your junior sister is not giving you face. During this time, I have been practicing swordsmanship with Junior Brother. My cultivation and swordsmanship have improved very quickly. It's not what you think of as slacking off. Watch carefully."

As she spoke, Ouyang Lan thrust out her sword. With a "whoosh," the sword flashed and reached Yuan Fei's shoulder.

The sword was fast and swift, leaving a long trail of white rainbow light.

The sharp whistling of the sword was terrifying.

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(End of this chapter)