Chapter 005: Practicing the Sword

It has become clear that this time's competition within the peak is exceptionally unusual for me

Lu Yuan held the sword in his hand, feeling a wave of warmth. This sword was akin to his master's usual demeanor, embodying a righteous and noble spirit. Unfortunately, with his master's lifespan dwindling, there were those who sought to encroach upon him, plotting against everything his master had, including his swordsmanship. With this surge of anger, the swordsmanship had gradually begun to unfold.

In six months, practicing swordsmanship is still barely manageable

The sword techniques were executed one after another in a confined space

In the past, I was always lazy, but now, I must practice diligently.

After a brief pause and a slight rest, Li Yuanbai continued, "In this upcoming competition within the sect, Sima Changbai has already secretly contacted several elders. If you do not perform well in the competition and if you truly lose to Sima Hao, then their influence may resort to certain means to seize your position among the top ten true disciples."

However, they completely intend to take everything from the master

The sword bestowed upon me by my master is now in my possession. This sword, known as the Yangwu Sword, was meticulously forged by my master, Li Yuanbai, specifically for me. The name "Yangwu" signifies the aspiration to cultivate the vast and righteous spirit of the universe within oneself. Naturally, it is quite improbable for me to embody such lofty ideals, as I am not an individual driven by an exceptionally high sense of justice; rather, I am an ordinary person guided by my own heart. Achieving the noble sentiment of nurturing the righteous spirit of the universe is beyond my capabilities. However, wielding this Yangwu Sword to confront my opponents with vigor is certainly not a difficult task.

My heart beats so fast

As for Sima Changbai, this master uncle, he is even more scheming for the master's possessions, which is truly despicable; he must be defeated and I must prevail over him.

Cough, cough. In the main room of the residence in Changchun, the sound of intense coughing could be heard from time to time

The swordsmanship is precisely the One Hundred and Eight Swords of Wind and Cloud

Sima Changbai and Sima Hao have come to bully us; we must respond fiercely.

Surrounded by a cluster of flowers

A deep sigh

The master treats himself exceptionally well, guiding himself onto the path of cultivation, teaching himself how to practice step by step.

At that moment, Lu Yuan discovered that a voice was pulsating within his heart

That fellow Sima Hao has repeatedly challenged himself, scheming for the position of his own ten true and * picture * book to pass on to his disciples. Such self-challenges, he must overcome himself.

For oneself, and also for the master's honor, one must certainly achieve victory

To be honest, I merely wanted to seize the position of one of the top ten true disciples, which would not have provoked such great anger from Lu Yuan

Lu Yuan nodded and said, "I have heard about this matter. By the way, Master, why are you bringing this up?" Lu Yuan also knew that the Master would not casually mention the Grand Competition within the sect.

In the practice of immortality, the foremost consideration in accepting disciples is their character, followed by their innate talent.

Work hard and do your best

In an instant, a chill of sword intent filled the room

The techniques I practice are the Cloud Dragon Heart Method and the Wind and Cloud One Hundred and Eight Swords, both of which are outstanding and mainstream martial arts from the North Peak of Mount Hua

Victory is essential

The sword techniques were not executed quickly; when it comes to the profoundly intricate One Hundred and Eight Swords of Wind and Cloud, I do not consider myself particularly skilled.

In six months, it will be the grand competition within the peak said Li Yuanbai suddenly

At this moment, Lu Yuan suddenly realized that beneath his seemingly lazy exterior, there existed a strong competitive spirit, as well as a fierce determination to retaliate once confronted by an adversary

If the teacher has many years of life left, I can still be your support for many more years

Victory is essential

At this moment, Li Yuanbai was also watching Lu Yuan on wwwhetushucom.com. He noticed a serious glimmer in Lu Yuan's eyes, contrasting with his usual lazy demeanor, and Li Yuanbai nodded. Now, the opponent had already pressed to their doorstep. Disciple, it is time to face the challenge seriously; you cannot afford to be lazy this time. Unleash the potential within you.

It is entirely an experiment, aimed at preventing the disciples from becoming too lazy, and to provide them with some motivation.

Of course, Lu Yuan would not spend each day with a mournful face just because he learned this news. Whether one spends a day with a sad face or happily, each day is still a day. Lu Yuan has always been the kind of person who chooses to live each day joyfully.

I took down my sword from the wall

It also allows the elders to see the progress of the younger generation

Victory is imperative

The master had little time left, and Sima Changbai forced his way in, intending to seize various assets under the master's name, including the positions of his ten most esteemed disciples.

In these six months, I must also strive with all my might to practice swordsmanship

However, my lifespan is also coming to an end, and the time I can take care of you is limited.

However, there are only a mere six months left until the grand competition, and it is exceedingly difficult to enhance one's magical power in such a short time. The accumulation of magical power typically takes years; it cannot be improved in just six months. Therefore, the only option is to practice swordsmanship diligently, as there may be some improvement in that area.

Li Yuanbai lifted the medicine bowl, drank it all in one go, and did not furrow his brow despite the bitterness of the medicine. Looking at his disciple beside him, Li Yuanbai nodded. Although this disciple was indeed lazy and often cynical, his character was genuinely commendable. Accepting this disciple was certainly not a loss.

Generally, the competition within the peak is merely a contest among everyone

One must practice swordsmanship diligently and strike back fiercely, leaving Sima Changbai's face swollen.

Li Yuanbai, at present, has little time left to live and has long lost interest in any disputes. What does victory matter, and what does defeat matter? In the end, it all amounts to a pile of bones. He has no children, no relatives, and the only one he is concerned about is his lazy disciple, Lu Yuan. Even while he is still alive, there are already people coming to bully him. If he were to die, what kind of situation would arise, and how could anyone feel at ease?

Li Yuanbai raised his eyebrows, and the usually kind-hearted person now displayed a fierce demeanor: "I am not dead yet, yet they are already plotting against me in various ways, how despicable."

Now, one finds oneself driven to the brink of despair by others

Practicing skills, for someone like myself who is not very proficient in spells, mainly involves two aspects: one is magical power, and the other is swordsmanship

This sword measures three feet in length and approximately half an inch in width. The blade is exceptionally bright, and the hilt is simple, truly embodying the essence of a noble sword

Residence in Changchun

Li Yuanbai smiled and said: "This is quite simple, for my lifespan is nearing its end, and many are already scheming for various benefits from me. For instance, the top ten true disciples who have gained advantages because of me are already being targeted by some. Recently, Sima Hao has often been provoking you, and it is precisely because my lifespan is coming to an end. Sima Changbai wants to place his grandson Sima Hao among the top ten true disciples to take your position."

Now, they are actually like this, which has also made themselves angry

"Master, the medicine has arrived." Lu Yuan had already prepared the decoction and brought it into the main room. The master's health was deteriorating increasingly, and Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel a wave of sadness in his heart. Over the past six years, Master Li Yuanbai had treated him exceptionally well, but he also knew that the master's lifespan was limited.

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Lu Yuan is now completely clear about the ins and outs of the situation