Chapter 225
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Chapter 225: Recognition
Though Ye Yun’s cultivation had progressed rapidly, enabling him to rival experts at the first level of Foundation Establishment, this didn’t make him arrogant.
He clearly understood: if he could dominate the Qi refining stage as a second stage cultivator, becoming the strongest below Foundation Establishment, then others could surely challenge higher realms too. Talented disciples like Yang Hualong would likely match ordinary second or even third level Foundation Establishment opponents after breaking through.
While unafraid, Ye Yun wasn’t reckless. Confronting them now would bring minimal success and high risk of defeat.
Su Hao stopped questioning, so Ye Yun fell silent. Su Ling had been summoned by Shui Qingxuan to help prepare dinner, leaving master and disciple facing each other across the courtyard stone table.
"You know why I took you as a registered disciple," Su Hao stated bluntly, smiling.
Ye Yun nodded. "For the Ten Killing Formation. Teach me its secrets when convenient, Master. Once mastered, I’ll train with my seniors."
The youth burned with curiosity about this array rumored to secure Su Hao’s succession as Sect Leader.
"Patience. Your cultivation remains inadequate – not in strength, but realm comprehension. Reach Qi refining stage level seven’s peak first. Even with Thunder Spirit Qi, integrating it perfectly into the formation now proves too difficult." Su Hao waved dismissively.
Since the Peak Master showed no urgency, Ye Yun relaxed. His priority remained advancing cultivation, ideally reaching Foundation Establishment swiftly to seek Heavenly Sword Sect’s ancestral treasures in the Great Qin Empire with the Ancestor of the Sword Path’s guidance.
"Choosing the Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique means enduring hardships a hundredfold worse than others. But each breakthrough brings unimaginable rewards. Persevere, and your future achievements will know no bounds." Su Hao’s eyes shone with approval.
Ye Yun tilted his head. "Master, this technique’s graded lowly. Is it simply due to difficulty? Yet you and Master Seven praise it highly – there must be more."
"Indeed." Su Hao nodded. "Many sects possess similar methods under different names. Yet in centuries, successful cultivators remain countable on one hand."
"Not due to technique flaws or resource shortages," Ye Yun mused. "The Heavenly Sword Sect lacks no materials."
"Nor from lack of disciple resolve," Su Hao added. "Many more talented and determined than you have failed. The key lies not in talent…" He leaned forward, eyes sharpening, "…but in grasping the balance between physical body and true qi. This unique comprehension defies teaching. Ordinary disciples might succeed where geniuses falter."
"Balance!" Ye Yun’s eyes lit up. "It must be balance!"
"Correct." Su Hao smiled. "You’ve touched this equilibrium, hence your breakthrough in the Fire Dragon Cave."
"You knew?" Ye Yun scratched his head awkwardly.
"Nothing escapes me in Shadowless Peak’s forbidden training ground." The Peak Master’s gaze turned knowing. "Only by reaching Qi refining’s second stage could you slay the Water Cloud Mandala Beast."
"Does this cause trouble?"
Su Hao laughed heartily. "Ignore Aunt Xuan and Ling’er’s worries. As Shadowless Peak’s leader, only the Sect Leader and Supreme Elders outrank me. Who’d dare protest some beast and herbs? The Fire Dragon Cave is our domain."
His words radiated authority, the confidence of a top Heavenly Sword Sect expert. Sitting close, Ye Yun felt the palpable weight of Su Hao’s presence.
Realization dawned – at this level, fear held no meaning. Su Hao’s decisions considered Shadowless Peak’s interests above personal concerns.
"Master, what of my nine senior brothers’ strength?" Ye Yun changed subjects.
"Eight brothers and one sister," Su Hao corrected.
"Right! You’ve met her, Little Leaf!" Su Ling bounded from the house.
"Met who?" Both men stared.
"When Qin Qianhan tried expelling you!" Su Ling reminded. "My sister helped save you!"
Memory flashed – a veiled figure with graceful bearing. "Su Yinxue?"
"Exactly! She’s one of Father’s top ten disciples!"
Su Hao chuckled. "Fate works strangely, bringing you together beforehand."
"Enough sentimentality!" Su Ling clung to her father’s arm. "Why hasn’t Sister emerged from half-year seclusion?"
"Breaking through to Foundation Establishment." Su Hao flicked her forehead affectionately. "She should succeed soon."
"Nineteen-year-old Foundation Establishment! Comparable to Murong Wuqing!" Su Ling exclaimed.
Ye Yun’s pupils constricted. Murong Wuqing’s twenty-year breakthrough was legendary. A nineteen-year-old achiever seemed impossible.
"Yinxue’s talent is rare," Su Hao admitted. "But comparing to Murong Wuqing remains presumptuous."
"Why? She’s younger!" Su Ling pouted.
"Same realm, different strength." Ye Yun intercepted. "Senior Sister Yinxue might struggle against higher levels. Murong Wuqing reportedly challenged mid-stage Foundation Establishment upon breaking through."
"Impossible!" Su Ling countered. "Foundation Establishment isn’t Qi refining! Level differences matter!"
Su Hao nodded approval. "Murong suppressed his cultivation, rebuilding foundations until twenty. He completed a heavenly task post-breakthrough – slaying desert bandit Jiang Feng at Foundation Establishment four while at level one."
Gasps filled the courtyard. Three-level transcendence in Foundation Establishment?
Ye Yun’s mind whirled. The cold-faced genius seemed more enigmatic than ever.
Murong Wuqing… just how monstrous are you?
