The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

After settling down on Mount Hua, Chen Qianyang practiced swordsmanship with his disciples during the day and diligently cultivated his internal energy at night, daring not to slack off in the slightest.

He knew perfectly well that relying solely on this methodical cultivation to gain the ability to protect himself or even neutralize the poison within his body within six months was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Moreover, he had no idea what kind of poison he had been poisoned with, and the strange man in purple who resembled Zuo Lengchan did not reappear.

We can only take it one step at a time. Perhaps we can see how Yue Buqun reacts.

One day, he found an excuse to come to the Zhengqi Hall to ask Yue Buqun for advice on the difficulties he encountered in martial arts.

I deliberately chose a few points in the Huashan swordplay where the training was not smooth and asked questions.

Yue Buqun stroked his beard and listened for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected that this newly initiated disciple would be able to ask such profound questions in just a few days. As he analyzed the key points of swordsmanship for him, he couldn't help but think more highly of this new disciple's comprehension.

"Qianyang, you have good comprehension and your understanding of swordsmanship is quite unique. However, you should know that the way of martial arts is to accumulate knowledge and skills before unleashing them. The way of swordsmanship of my Huashan lineage is that the intention comes before the sword. Only when the mind is upright and peaceful can the sword be upright."

The hatred and resentment in your heart are not good for your swordsmanship and internal energy cultivation.

Yue Buqun spoke earnestly, his gaze sweeping meaningfully across Chen Qianyang's face.

Could it be that this old fox saw through the facade of deep resentment and bitterness?

Chen Qianyang immediately rejected the idea. Although he had no memory of his adoptive father, he was confident in the image of deep-seated hatred and revenge that he had projected since arriving at Mount Hua.

Yue Buqun probably has other ideas.

He immediately bowed and replied, "Master's teachings are correct, and I will certainly keep them in mind. I also know that the way of martial arts cannot be rushed."

His mind was clear, though Yue Buqun's words sounded grand and righteous, but unfortunately, he himself might not be able to live up to them.

If you understand this, why did you later set your sights on the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual?

However, Chen Qianyang also knew that his master probably still had many doubts about him, and that it was not entirely his own idea to accept him into the sect.

He decided not to waste any more time here and immediately bid farewell to Yue Buqun.

As I came out of Zhengqi Hall, I ran into Ning Zhongze.

"Qianyang, did you ask your master for swordsmanship advice?" Ning Zhongze smiled gently and handed over an oil paper package: "These are candied fruits I bought down the mountain the other day. You can share them with Chong'er and Lingshan. Practicing martial arts is hard work, so don't tire yourself out."

Chen Qianyang accepted it, a warmth rising in his heart. Since coming up the mountain, Ning Zhongze had taken great care of him, clearly exceeding the bounds of a master's wife's treatment of her disciple.

His loss of composure when he saw his own face that day, and his sadness when mentioning his father, were not feigned.

"Thank you very much, Master's wife." Chen Qianyang said sincerely, "I am doing well on the mountain, thank you for your concern."

Ning Zhongze looked at him, a hint of dazedness flashing in her eyes, and sighed softly: "Don't think about your father's matter anymore. You should know that a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. If you find out who the enemy is, your master's wife will definitely help you."

"If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come to me. Your master is an upright and honest person, and he does some things for your own good, so don't resent him."

After saying that, he turned and left, his back view showing a hint of loneliness.

Chen Qianyang gazed in the direction she had left, lost in thought.

The relationship between my father and Ning Zhongze back then was probably more than just that of ordinary fellow disciples.

If I can make good use of this relationship, it could become an important asset for me to establish myself on Mount Hua.

However, we can't go too far, since Yue Buqun is still watching from the side.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Qianyang has benefited from the enhanced comprehension brought about by his sword heart enlightenment, as well as his own hard work and diligence.

He had already mastered the Huashan sword technique quite well. Although his internal energy was not progressing rapidly, he could feel the true energy in his dantian becoming increasingly abundant.

Their own strength has also been greatly enhanced.

【Chen Qianyang, a disciple of Mount Hua】

[Combat Strength Rating: Enter the Master Level]

[Talent: Sword Mind Clear, Swift as the Wind]

External Skills: Three-Sword Technique (Incomplete) 3/3, Huashan Swordplay 10/10 (Proficient)

[Internal Skill: Huashan Inner Strength Technique 5/10]

In just over a month, his combat strength had already reached the level of being an expert.

Although still far behind top players like Linghu Chong and Lao Denuo.

However, compared to other disciples of the same generation, there is not much difference. If it were to be a real fight, he would have a great chance of winning by relying on his talent.

One day, the disciples practiced the Yangwu Sword Technique from the Huashan Swordplay at the martial arts training ground atop Jade Maiden Peak.

Chen Qianyang stood among the crowd, his longsword moving with the moves. At first, he was no different from the others, but once the moves began, the intent of his sword was different.

The same moves in his hands became less rigid and stiff, and more natural and transparent like flowing water, with a hint of divine enlightenment.

Yue Buqun stood on the stone steps, fan in hand, his gaze finally settling on Chen Qianyang, his fingers stroking his beard pausing almost imperceptibly.

This kid's progress in swordsmanship is too astonishing. Could it be that Chen Buwei is hiding some unorthodox methods of the Sword Sect to improve swordsmanship?

Yue Buqun had experienced the sword qi dispute back then, and was quite familiar with the Sword Sect's methods.

The Sword Sect believes that the key to Huashan martial arts lies in the "sword." Once swordsmanship is mastered, even with mediocre internal strength, one can still defeat the enemy.

The Sword Sect's skills are easy to learn quickly and produce results very rapidly, which is very similar to Chen Qianyang's current situation.

It should be understood that if the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect each practice their skills for ten years, the Sword Sect will definitely have the upper hand. If they each practice for twenty years, they will each have their own strengths and it will be difficult to determine who is better.

It wasn't until twenty years later that the Qi Sect's skills gradually became stronger.

By the time thirty years had passed, the Sword Sect's skills would no longer be able to match those of the Qi Sect.

But how many martial arts practitioners can resist the shortcuts and choose the long road instead?

The world of martial arts is dangerous; you might die on the roadside before you've even trained for twenty or thirty years.

Therefore, ever since the sword qi dispute, the Huashan sect has always kept this matter a closely guarded secret.

This is not just a dispute over routes, but also the very foundation upon which the Huashan School exists today.

Those who experienced it firsthand, such as Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze, as well as those who had heard some rumors, such as Linghu Chong and Lao Denuo, all chose to avoid talking about it.

But now, an anomaly like Chen Qianyang has emerged.

Yue Buqun couldn't help but sigh and waved his hand to stop his disciples from practicing.

"Liang Fa," Yue Buqun said, "spar with Qian Yang and test his progress over the past month."

"Yes." A disciple from Mount Hua stepped forward from the crowd; it was Liang Fa, Yue Buqun's third disciple.

This person is neither as brilliant as Linghu Chong nor as mature and steady as Lao Denuo.

However, his swordsmanship has already captured three-tenths of Yue Buqun's essence, making him one of the top masters on Mount Hua, and his martial arts have already achieved a certain level of proficiency.

"Yes, Master." Liang Fa accepted the order, smiled, and cupped his hands in greeting to Chen Qianyang: "Junior Brother Chen, please!"

Having said that, a flash of sword light appeared and the attack was already underway.