Chapter 153

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Chapter 153: The Swordsmanship is Quite Good

Recently, Wang Chen discovered a wonderful place.

Following the small creek upstream and passing through the dense woods, a hidden valley came into view.

Sunset Peak was located to the southwest of the inner mountain gate, and Wang Chen’s manor lay on the western side of the peak, already placing him in a remote area, with the nearest neighbors several miles to the east.

Thus, this unnamed valley, even more secluded, became the perfect spot for him to practice spells and swordsmanship.

After completing a sect mission, Wang Chen devoted more time to his endless cultivation.

The day before yesterday, a heavy snowfall had blanketed the area, and the entrance to the valley remained cloaked in white.

Wang Chen took a deep breath of the icy air, and the magical energy within his body surged like rivers, continuously gathering in his hands.

He clasped his fingers tightly, raised his thumbs, and extended his arms straight forward.

In the next instant, his palms ignited into flames, and a torrent of scorching fire erupted.

A massive Fire Crow materialized!

Having trained the Fire Crow Technique to the master level, Wang Chen could now summon six Fire Crows to attack different targets simultaneously.

This Fire Crow, however, was two to three times larger than before, comparable in size to a falcon, and its presence was awe-inspiring.

Not only that, but it also bore a pair of heavy wings, scattering thousands of fiery sparks as it soared, like meteors streaking across the sky!

"Go!"

Under Wang Chen’s magical command, the heavy-winged Fire Crow took flight, soaring into the sky in an instant, then diving rapidly to strike a large rock a hundred steps away.

Boom!

A violent explosion followed, sending countless flames erupting in all directions.

The massive rock, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, was shattered into pieces by the heavy-winged Fire Crow!

The surface of the shattered stones was charred, and the flames scattered across the ground melted all the nearby snow, exposing the dry, yellow earth beneath.

The force of a single strike was truly terrifying!

This was the destructive power Wang Chen gained after spending 100 points of Virtue to elevate the Fire Crow Technique to perfect mastery.

The heavy-winged Fire Crow not only possessed incredible destructive power but also boasted a significantly increased attack range.

It far surpassed the level of intermediate Qi Training spells, even overshadowing many higher-level spells!

However, the magical energy consumption was equally staggering, with a single strike draining nearly one-third of Wang Chen’s reserves.

Yet, this move could serve as an ace in the hole against high-defense targets!

Most importantly, the Fire Crow Technique could enhance the flying sword, amplifying its damage.

The stronger the spell, the greater the boost it provided to the Fire Crow Sword!

Sword out!

With a sharp clang, the flying sword leapt from its sheath, circling Wang Chen before darting toward the valley.

It flew back and forth under Wang Chen’s control, slicing through the air with lightning speed, leaving behind dazzling trails of light!

Though Wang Chen had already mastered the foundational nine forms of Sword Control to a high level of proficiency,

After the battle on the hills, Wang Chen gained a new understanding of the nine sword forms. As he practiced them again, the true essence of his swordsmanship instantly revealed itself.

The Fire Crow Sword, aligned with his soul, suddenly became more agile in the air!

"Good swordsmanship."

Just as Wang Chen was getting into the zone, a deep voice suddenly reached his ears!

Who?!

Wang Chen was taken aback, immediately looking in the direction of the voice.

Although he had been so immersed in Sword Control that he let down his guard, the person who approached him silently must be someone extraordinary.

If such a person harbored ill intentions, it would be a very serious matter!

He saw a middle-aged cultivator standing on a rock about twenty to thirty steps away, dressed in a purple robe with a tall crown.

From a high vantage point, he looked down at Wang Chen and asked calmly, "Are you a disciple of Sunset Peak?"

Master Changchun!

Wang Chen immediately recognized him as Master Changchun, an elder from one of the three Purple Palaces of Sunset Peak.

He had heard Master Changchun share teachings many times and considered himself one of his students.

His mind raced, and Wang Chen quickly summoned the flying sword back into its sheath and bowed respectfully to Master Changchun: "Disciple Wang Chen pays respects to the elder!"

"Wang Chen?"

Master Changchun thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "I haven’t heard of you. Which family do you belong to?"

As he spoke, he stepped down from the rock, seemingly walking down invisible stairs, step by step descending to the ground.

Wang Chen replied, "Disciple comes from a humble background, from the outer sect."

Facing a Purple Palace master, even with Master Changchun’s nickname as the "Tofu Master," Wang Chen felt a twinge of nervousness!

However, this Purple Palace master showed no signs of malice, so Wang Chen certainly had to observe the etiquette of a disciple and dare not show any disrespect.

But his alertness had risen to the highest level.

One must always be cautious of others.

Master Changchun’s appearance was truly strange, and Wang Chen’s recent sword practice must have caught the elder’s eye.

It was hard to say what kind of thoughts this Purple Palace master might have!

"A humble background?"

Master Changchun seemed surprised. "At such a young age, you have reached the eighth level of Qi Training and achieved this level of Sword Control. You’re not much inferior to Xie Yao; how can it be that you aren’t a child from a prominent family!"

"That makes sense."

He suddenly realized, "If you were from a prominent family, you would have already been recognized as a true disciple and risen to Taihao Peak!"

Wang Chen felt like his secrets were being laid bare by this Purple Palace master!

There was no way he could use the Breath Concealment Technique while practicing swordsmanship here; Master Changchun’s divine sense could see right through his cultivation level.

"You come from a humble background but possess such strength; it seems you have gained some fortuitous encounters."

A faint smile appeared in Master Changchun’s eyes as he said, "It’s rare for you to understand the way of concealing your talents. Truly, you are someone worth cultivating. Do you wish to become my disciple?"

Wang Chen was taken aback, never expecting this Purple Palace master to want to take him as a disciple!

"Five thousand spirit fragments."

Before Wang Chen could respond, Master Changchun raised his right hand, opened his fingers, and shook them: "Just five thousand spirit fragments, and you will be my true disciple!"

Five thousand spirit fragments!

Wang Chen felt as if a huge weight had been dropped on his chest, which he couldn’t even choke out.

He forced a smile, "Disciple does not have that many spirit stones."

Master Changchun frowned, "Then I’ll give you a discount, four thousand five hundred it is, can’t go lower."

Wang Chen decided to give up: "Disciple truly cannot afford that."

"What a pity."

Master Changchun clearly felt disappointed and waved his sleeve, turning to leave, disappearing without a trace in an instant.

"Your swordsmanship is good; don’t practice anymore."

"It’s too noisy."

In the fading presence of the figure, Wang Chen still clearly heard the Purple Palace master’s parting words.

Coming back to his senses, he realized his back was soaked with sweat!