My equipment is designed for cultivation; I started by slaughtering my way through a small world.

As the head of the Sword Hall and a Xiantian martial artist, Yue Lianfeng had been supervising the sect's disciples' cultivation for many years and had seen all sorts of talented disciples.

But I've never seen a monster before!

however.

That lay disciple was beyond genius; he was a monster!

Yue Lianfeng was shocked. Deep in his heart, it was as if a meteorite had fallen into the sea, stirring up a huge wave.

"This kid... how is that possible?"

"He's clearly never practiced any sword techniques, yet this kid's speed in understanding them is incredible!!"

Yue Lianfeng stared intently at the lay disciple.

Compared to the West Mountain Sword Technique practiced by the inner disciples of the Sword Hall, this lay disciple's sword technique was indeed full of flaws.

but……

Each time this lay disciple practiced the sword technique, his proficiency increased dramatically.

Beginner, minor success, major success, perfection...

"How is that possible?"

"He's clearly a prince or nobleman here to gain experience, how could he possess such astonishing swordsmanship talent?"

Yue Lianfeng was dumbfounded.

To master any martial art, one needs to spend a great deal of time, let alone reach the point of perfection.

The Western Mountain Sword Technique is not a particularly profound martial art, but it would take a normal disciple at least several years to master it.

Yue Lianfeng's gaze kept shifting as he looked at the lay disciple in the distance.

Questioning, admiration, shock...

Unbelievable!!

This child has the potential to become a master.

"Master—"

Near the training ground, many lay disciples noticed Yue Lianfeng's figure.

Seeing Yue Lianfeng's deep, unfathomable eyes, as if he were deep in thought, none of the disciples dared to speak loudly in front of this innate expert.

Only Gu Qing continued practicing the West Mountain Sword Technique.

"Um……"

Yue Lianfeng waved his hand, signaling the lay disciples nearby to leave. He had no time to pay attention to these gilded scoundrels.

Now, in Yue Lianfeng's eyes, there is only the incredibly talented Gu Qing.

the other side.

Gu Qing was practicing the Western Mountain Sword Technique over and over again.

The heat surging from his body spread throughout his limbs and bones, improving Gu Qing's muscles and bones, and making his swordsmanship movements increasingly fluid.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Gu Qing felt that his swordsmanship was smooth and unimpeded.

Just then, a condensed and persistent aura suddenly surged from the dantian (lower abdomen) and dantian.

"this?"

"Could it be true qi?"

In the world of ancient martial arts, true qi is the energy that martial artists condense during their cultivation.

Gu Qing couldn't help but think of it.

only……

The moment the true energy appeared, Gu Qing felt a surge of hunger in his stomach.

Energy cannot be generated out of thin air. Since there is no spiritual energy from heaven and earth, it can only be replenished from one's own vital essence.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing stopped.

however.

When Gu Qing looked up at his companions, he found that all the nobles and dignitaries who had come with him to the Western Mountain Sword Sect had disappeared.

Only one swordsman, over fifty years old, was not far away.

The slender swordsman was staring intently at Gu Qing, which made Gu Qing's expression stiffen.

Oops!!

Could I overdo it and be noticed by this person, thus attracting the attention of the will of this plane?

Are we destined to be obliterated by the will of this world?

"Who are you……?"

Seeing that the man remained silent for a long time, Gu Qing had no choice but to bite the bullet and try to probe.

"You're a lay disciple who just arrived this year, right?"

Before Gu Qing could answer, Yue Lianfeng gave what he thought was a very gentle smile: "Have you practiced the Western Mountain Sword Technique before?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately.

Gu Qing realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The person in front of me must be a high-ranking member of the West Mountain Sword Sect. I have an equipment slot and can quickly learn any martial art.

The prerequisite is that one has access to secret manuals or weapons worn by masters for extended periods, thereby learning advanced martial arts.

To access advanced martial arts manuals, the status of a mere lay disciple is definitely not enough.

"Reporting to Senior, I have never practiced the Western Mountain Sword Technique before. When Senior Brother Linghu taught us how to practice it, I felt something in my heart."

"When I practiced swordsmanship, I became more and more engrossed."

"As I practiced, an aura appeared within my body, but I don't know what this aura is..."

At this point, a look of worry appeared on Gu Qing's face.

When Yue Lianfeng heard this, it was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

His expression changed abruptly, and he immediately went to Gu Qing's side, grabbing Gu Qing's wrist and saying:

"Don't move, let me check."

Followed by.

Gu Qing felt a gentle aura invading his body, traveling along his meridians from his dantian.

After pondering for a few moments, Yue Lianfeng couldn't help but frown:

"Something's not right!!"

"Ordinary true qi is not so condensed, nor does it possess any inherent sharpness. How is this possible?"

"Could it be...?"

Yue Lianfeng suddenly thought of a legend.

The founder of the Xiyue Sword Sect was a genius of unparalleled talent. He traveled to Xiyue Mountain, observed the power of heaven and earth, and comprehended the Dao, thus creating the Yingtian Sword Manual.

The founder established his sect on Mount Xiyue and simplified the Yingtian Sword Manual into the Xiyue Sword Technique.

Once the West Mountain Sword Technique is mastered to perfection, one will have the opportunity to comprehend a wisp of West Mountain Sword Qi.

hiss……

Upon realizing this possibility, Yue Lianfeng immediately shuddered, and his gaze toward Gu Qing became even more intense.

"Great, great!!"

"Come with me to see the sect leader and Uncle Feng."

Gu Qing nodded.

Soon, the two arrived at the Wuliang Hall of the Xiyue Sword Sect.

Here, Gu Qing met five older martial artists and an old man with white eyebrows.

Yue Lianfeng recounted his observations and experiences to the group in detail.

They also focused on the unusual true energy within Gu Qing's body, which brought joy to everyone present.

As a world-renowned holy land of swordsmanship.

This is because the Western Mountain Sword Sect possesses 72 unique sword techniques, which allow them to continuously cultivate martial arts experts at the Innate Realm.

These 72 unique sword techniques are all top-notch martial arts.

Gu Qing's cultivation of the Western Mountain Sword Technique and his comprehension of the Western Mountain Sword Qi meant that he could switch to any other unique sword technique.

Moreover, there are no bottlenecks, and one can directly reach the innate realm.

Why are there no bottlenecks?

The reason is simple: all 72 unique sword techniques of the Xiyue Sword Sect were derived from the [Yingtian Sword Manual].

It is in line with the West Mountain Sword Technique.

According to sect records, if one can comprehend any 12 unique sword techniques, there is a chance to reach the Grandmaster realm.

On his first attempt at cultivation, Gu Qing mastered the Western Mountain Sword Technique to perfection in less than a day and even comprehended the Western Mountain Sword Qi.

This demonstrates just how extraordinary and unparalleled the talent and comprehension of this lay disciple are throughout history.

He is probably no less than the founder of the school.

The group exchanged glances, all revealing the shock in each other's eyes.

This child...

They must remain at the Western Mountain Sword Sect.

Finally, the white-browed old man stepped forward and smiled, "Little fellow, don't be nervous."

"Come, let this old man take a look."

"Um……"

Gu Qing nodded; he had no choice.

The white-browed old man channeled a wisp of true energy into Gu Qing's body.

In an instant, Gu Qing felt the wisp of energy that had just been condensed in his body shrink back into his dantian, as if it had encountered a flood or a ferocious beast.

It was obvious that the white-browed old man's strength was even more terrifying than Yue Lianfeng's, who was at the Innate Realm.

"With the West Mountain Sword Technique perfected, true energy arises spontaneously."

"good!"

"It is indeed the sword energy of Mount Hua."

Upon hearing the white-browed elder's words, Yue Lianfeng was the first to breathe a sigh of relief, and the others also showed joy in their eyes.

It really is the sword energy of Mount Hua!

This means that Gu Qing will inevitably become a martial artist at the Innate Realm in the future.

The martial arts of this world are divided into Acquired, Innate, Grandmaster, and Supreme Grandmaster.

In the entire martial arts world, the Grandmaster is already the pinnacle.

As for the Supreme Grandmaster...

One such person might appear only once every few hundred or even a thousand years.

Gu Qing mastered the Western Mountain Sword Technique to perfection in less than a day, demonstrating a talent and comprehension no less than that of the sect's founder.

Thinking of this, the white-browed elder said with a complicated expression, "Young man, would you be willing to become my disciple?"