Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

After burning incense and washing his hands, he took a bath and changed into the new clothes that had been prepared beforehand.

With each small task he completes, his confidence grows, as if he has set a progress bar in his mind, and each small task feels like a special mission.

After changing his clothes, his face was completely calm, like a deep pool without the slightest ripple.

He then sat cross-legged on the floor, placed the sword case on his knees, and waited quietly.

At 7:15, there was a gentle knock on his door.

"Come out, it's time!"

Chapter 460 The Name of the Sword Saint (3rd Update!)

Within the Sword Masters' Gathering.

The usually quiet environment was now unusually lively.

All the swordsmen of the Sword Masters Guild were gathered together. Even the old guild master had changed into a brand-new swordsman's robe and carefully trimmed his beard and hair to make himself look more energetic.

The reason for this is quite simple: it's because of Miyazaki Hayao!

Less than a year after Miyazaki Yu became a swordsman, someone actually proposed again to apply for the swordsman trial and become a member of the swordsman's guild!

Moreover, the person who proposed the trial is the disciple of this genius swordsman who set the record for the youngest swordsman!

In other words, there was a young swordsman who not only achieved the title of swordsman himself, but also, in a short period of time, surprisingly cultivated another candidate for swordsman!

If this isn't a joke, then the implications behind it are quite terrifying.

This could become a landmark event, a turning point that changes the entire Japanese kendo community, and this transformation might last forever.

If this is true, it means that Miyazaki Yu is not only strong himself, but also created a complete and exquisite new school!

This new school will thus surpass Nen-ryu, Itto-ryu, Shinto-ryu, and Kage-ryu, becoming a highly sought-after new school, and may even completely replace these schools.

It is precisely because of this deep-seated reason that we have the current situation.

Sword masters gather!

They all wanted to see if this Miyazaki swordsman, who had repeatedly created miracles, could really create a new school of swordsmanship on his own, and at once have two great swordsmen, creating a true miracle!

Looking at the expressions of the swordsmen, some serious and solemn, others lost in thought, Takizaki sighed inwardly.

Has the junior I valued so much already reached this level so quickly?

The scene of the old chairman summoning him alone before flashed through his mind. Apart from that guy, everyone else had probably already been summoned by the old chairman in advance.

I couldn't help but sigh inwardly. No one had expected things to take such a turn.

Although he had previously outwardly disobeyed him, he knew in his heart that once the old guild master passed away, he would be the only one who could continue to support the Sword Master Guild.

But no one expected that everything would change in such a short time.

First, that kid suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and on his recommendation, he underwent the Sword Master Trial. Unexpectedly, he even fought with that guy and won!

This battle, which no one expected to win, turned out to be beyond everyone's expectations.

As he watched that guy's departing figure, he felt a pang of emotion. This battle might be the beginning of a new era, and it was time for them, these old guys, to be abandoned by the times.

No one expected that he would turn to darkness because of the outcome of a competition, and that he would secretly betray Miyazaki Yu, wanting to use the power of the authorities to eliminate the hope of the Sword Master Association!

The relationship between the Sword Masters Guild and the official authorities has always been quite delicate.

Their relationship with the government is actually similar to that between the government and the Seven Warlords of the Sea in One Piece. Although they are not exactly the same, the principle is the same.

These people possessed powerful sword skills and exceptional individual combat abilities.

As the saying goes, "A sharp blade in one's heart will inevitably lead to murderous intent," possessing such power is itself a threat to social stability.

The swordsman who went mad is a prime example; the government paid an extremely heavy price to subdue him.

Swordmasters have more than a dozen similar or even more powerful individuals, and there's also Kawakami Gensai, who's from a completely different dimension. They band together for mutual support, leaving the government helpless, like a dog trying to bite a hedgehog.

Only after the two sides reached a compromise did the Sword Masters Association achieve its transcendent status.

Conversely, members of the Sword Masters' Guild also avoid excessive closeness with the government, maintaining a distant relationship with the government, essentially obeying orders but not directives.

This guy's actions have now deeply violated the unspoken rules and taboos of the Sword Masters' Guild.

Furthermore, this matter must be placed within a larger context: the Sword Saints Guild is rapidly declining, and its talent pool has dwindled for many years due to a lack of fresh blood. This is a fact.

Therefore, there is an urgent need for new members to join. Now, this guy is actually trying to kill Miyazaki Yu for his own selfish reasons. This is cutting off the future of the Sword Master Association and damaging the interests of all the current sword masters!

These two points alone are enough to sentence him to death!

However, having spent so many years together, his mood was quite heavy at this moment.

At this moment, Makino Harukawa sat very awkwardly behind everyone, a strong sense of unease rising in his heart.

But she couldn't quite put her finger on it, and could only forcefully suppress her unease deep inside.

"Damn it, Miyazaki Yu has only been a sword master for a short time, and now he has only taught one disciple, yet he dares to send him out to challenge for the position of sword master. What exactly does he want to do!"

However, judging from this, he probably doesn't know that Nishikawa Tetsuaki betrayed him in the past. In that case, my situation should be safer.

Kawakami Gensai, seated at the head of the table, wore a kind smile. His neatly trimmed white eyebrows and beard slightly obscured his eyes and mouth, making him look like a deity in a temple.

"There's no need for everyone to be so solemn. This is a great thing for us. The biggest problem for our Sword Masters Association is the lack of fresh blood. When I was young, the Sword Masters Association only had a handful of people left."

So I worked hard to train the next generation, and finally the number of sword masters reached more than twenty.

Unfortunately, time is ultimately our greatest enemy. Over the years, fresh blood has gradually dried up, and we are all gradually growing old.

Everyone was somewhat saddened, especially the several sword masters who were quite old, almost the same age as the old guild leader, who all lowered their heads in shame.

"But don't be sad, everyone. Every generation has its own way of doing things. For example, the Sword Master Association has seen a turnaround. Miyazaki Sword Master is not only young, but he has also created a new school of swordsmanship that is unique to him and has trained a disciple with outstanding strength. Now he is going to join the ranks of sword masters. This is truly a cause for celebration."

He continued with a smile, "And there's another very happy piece of news to share with everyone, but don't be too surprised!"

A staff member hurriedly walked in from outside and whispered a few words in the old chairman's ear.

The old president smiled and said, "Just as we were talking, those two young men arrived. Let them in!"

A moment later, Miyazaki Yu walked slowly in front, and Nishikawa Tetsuaki followed with his head held high. The two of them walked in together, and all the swordsmen focused their attention on the two young men.

"President, and esteemed seniors, hello everyone!"

Everyone nodded slightly, their eyes constantly scanning the two of them, waiting for the next segment to begin.

The old president stood up and said, "As I just told you, besides the well-known matter, there is another great piece of news to tell you all today. I kept it a secret for a while because the person in question hadn't arrived yet. Now that the person in question has arrived, I, this old man, will not ramble on any longer."

What I want to tell everyone is that within our Sword Masters Guild, there is already a second person who has mastered the ultimate secrets of swordsmanship and reached the level of a Sword Saint!

Chapter 461 Shock and Challenge

"what!"

Even though everyone had reached the level of a sword master, they were so shocked that they almost shouted out loud!

They were all swordsmen, and regardless of their mood, they all shared one thing in common: they were all extremely dedicated to the way of the sword.

Without a sincere heart for the way of the sword, without decades of consistent practice, and with exceptional talent, they could not possibly achieve the title of sword master.

They were all once full of vigor and ambition. After entering the realm of swordsmen, they all felt a new kind of power and their own strength, and they were complacent about their power.

But reality will soon bring them to their senses.

They discovered that although they had reached the level of swordsmen, every step forward was extremely difficult.

Just like those top sprinters, they are stuck outside the ten-second mark. They work hard all their lives but can't step into the realm of ten seconds. It's as if there is an invisible barrier that keeps them outside this door!

And the place they looked to was not unparalleled; it was Kawakami Gensai.

They had all witnessed the old chairman's strength firsthand. His dazzling swordsmanship and invincible power demonstrated that the Sword Saint realm, capable of cutting through anything, was on a completely different level from the Sword Master realm!

Even if all the sword masters rushed forward, they would not be a match for the Sword Saint!

The existence of the former president is both an insurmountable mountain and a goal that inspires people to strive forward.

For so many years, this goal has stood there, and no one has been able to break this myth.

Even though Miyazaki Yu had fought the old chairman to a draw, everyone knew that the old chairman was getting old and his strength had declined, which was quite normal. Moreover, Miyazaki Yu was in a class of his own among swordsmen.

Therefore, even though everyone knows in their hearts that he is the most likely person to become the Sword Saint, they also know that the time is not now, and they can still accept it.

But things are different now!

Since the old chairman said it himself, it's a done deal. This young man has actually reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship at such a young age!

The old president smiled and said, "There's no need for everyone to be so surprised. After all, it was only a matter of time before Miyazaki Yu became a sword saint. It's just that everyone thought that time might be more than ten years from now, but no one expected it to come so quickly, which is why everyone is so surprised."

Miyazaki Yu smiled slightly at everyone and said, "I am only fortunate to have succeeded in teaching the secrets of swordsmanship by the old chairman."

Everyone gasped in amazement.

Takizaki Kensho shook his head: "Luck? How could that be? Everyone here knows about the Sword Courage. I believe everyone has tried to cultivate it, because the initial cultivation methods can all be found in the database. But even at this step, no one has succeeded. You call that luck?"

Makino Harukawa, who was mingling among the crowd, felt a chill run through his body.

"He has actually reached the level of a Sword Saint! How is that possible?"

Although he was extremely unwilling to admit it, he knew in his heart that this was probably the truth.

And I immediately thought that it was because Miyazaki Yu had reached the level of a sword saint that he was able to possess all sorts of incredible combat power and wipe out the huge military base!

He was filled with extreme fear. It wasn't just one or two people, or even ten or eight, but thousands of people! He had actually been so heartless as to bury all of these thousands of people completely!

If he knew that he was partly responsible for the government's targeted actions, then no one could protect themselves!

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Takizaki-senpai, you flatter me. I'm just taking the lead. Besides, no matter what kind of skill it is, it requires countless people to work hard. Even if a pioneer walks through a patch of grass, although they are ahead, they will also suffer from the thorns."

Being able to forge a path for swordsmen who are devoted to the way of the sword is a great fortune for me.

After this trial, I will compile my experience of breaking through to Sword Saint into internal materials for everyone's reference and study. However, just like the materials left by the old guild master, only those who have made contributions to the Sword Saint Guild are qualified to access them, and they are not allowed to be leaked to their own schools.

Everyone was immediately overjoyed.

The experience of the old guild leader alone in becoming a sword saint is actually too little. Moreover, they couldn't even do the first step of the old guild leader's cultivation, so there's no need to even look at what came after.

Now a new sword saint has emerged, who, at an extremely young age, has reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship. His experience and insights must be even more valuable!

In this way, everyone quickly recovered from their shock.

Moreover, they immediately understood the benefits of having an additional Sword Saint.