CHAPTER 38 - (BONUS CHAPTER) - QI YANG.

(BONUS CHAPTER)

I Have A Trillion Protagonist Halos

Chapter 38 - Qi Yang Sets Off

"He has reached the level of great achievement already?"

Chen Changfeng turned back and looked for a moment, then sighed and said, "If I remember correctly, it hasn't even been a month since Su Zhan chose the Flowing Fire Sword Technique. Within this month, he also cultivated palm techniques, fist techniques, and so on. In such a short time, he has actually mastered the Flowing Fire Sword Technique to the great achievement…"

"Why bother comparing ourselves to this monstrous genius?" Qin Jincheng appeared to have a relaxed attitude as he smiled and consoled them. Comparing oneself to a freakish prodigy like Su Zhan in terms of talent? What other result could there be besides feeling miserable?

Chen Changfeng nodded and said, "Sect Master, you're right. Su Zhan's talent is beyond comparison for someone like me. However, I'm now curious about how long it will take him to truly grasp Sword Intention after reaching the Martial Master realm."

Qin Jincheng replied, "During the early stage of the Martial Master realm, those who can grasp Sword Intention are few and far between. Even Qi Yang didn't achieve it back then. Although Su Zhan's talent surpasses Qi Yang's, it will probably take him around a month or so, I suppose?"

Sword Intention is different from the sword intent that can be displayed once one reaches the Essence Condensation realm in sword cultivation. Although they both sound the same, they are different concepts.

Sword intent, also known as the sword intent of sword cultivation, is a state of mind power that emerges from the pinnacle of sword martial arts cultivation. For example, Su Zhan's Cold Sword Intent can only be manifested by unsheathing his sword and using the Cold Sword Technique. It is an accessory to sword martial arts.

On the other hand, the true Sword Intention mastered in the Martial Master realm refers to the Sword Intention wielded by the martial artist themselves.

There is no need to cultivate martial arts to the pinnacle. Once mastered, wherever Sword Intention reaches, sword qi naturally arises, without the need to display any specific sword technique. With a single thought, various Sword Intentions can be invoked!

Upon hearing Qin Jincheng and Chen Changfeng's words, the other elders also expressed their opinions.

"One month? Senior Brother, you have too much faith in Su Zhan. It takes at least half a month for him to stabilize his realm after just entering the Martial Master realm. I would say it should take about three months!"

"Senior Brother Xie, you're going too far. Are you treating Su Zhan as one of the juniors in your Xie family? At most, one and a half months, he will definitely grasp Sword Intention!"

"I think so too. One and a half months should be enough for Su Zhan… Holy crap!"

As one of the elders spoke, he stared at Su Zhan practicing his sword and suddenly widened his eyes, unable to hold back a curse.

Not only him, but the other elders, including Ouyang Mu, Chen Changfeng, and others, were also dumbfounded.

They saw flames of sword qi dancing in the Artifact Refining Valley, carving grooves into the surrounding stone walls. Even though Su Zhan did not display the Flowing Fire Sword Technique, just a gentle touch in a certain direction caused the scorching and terrifying Sword Intention of the Flowing Fire to pour down!

Everyone was dumbfounded.

In less than a minute, he had cultivated the Flowing Fire Sword Technique from small achievement to the great achievement. And at this moment, he had even mastered the Sword Intention!

Damn it, is Su Zhan really a human???

Just as Qin Jincheng and the others were shocked and eagerly anticipating whether Su Zhan could reach the pinnacle of the Flowing Fire Sword Technique, Su Zhan suddenly stopped and sat down directly, placing the Great Sun Star Sword on his knees. With his eyes slightly closed, he seemed to be contemplating something.

"What is he doing?"

"After all, the Flowing Fire Sword Technique is a high-grade Profound-level sword technique. It is extremely difficult to cultivate it to the pinnacle. He should be attempting to comprehend the inspiration he gained from displaying the sword technique just now."

"That makes sense. Reaching the pinnacle is completely different from reaching great achievement. Cultivating to the pinnacle will exponentially increase the power of the sword technique, and the Sword Intention will become even stronger!"

Qin Jincheng's gaze fell upon Su Zhan. "Contemplating the sword is something that can take several days or even more than ten days. We shouldn't keep watching by his side, so as not to disturb Su Zhan's contemplation and distract him!"

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Following Qin Jincheng's orders, everyone dispersed, leaving only two mid-stage guards of the Martial Master Realm who had originally guided Su Zhan into the outer area of the Artifact Refining Valley to guard the entrance, preventing others from causing disruptions.

Unaware of Qin Jincheng and the others leaving, Su Zhan was completely immersed in the contemplation of swordsmanship at this moment. However, he was not contemplating the pinnacle of the Flowing Fire Sword Technique, but rather a completely new sword technique.

When he just displayed the Flowing Fire Sword Technique with the Great Sun Star Sword, a sudden feeling arose within him. If he were to combine the instantaneous eruption of the Flowing Fire Sword Technique with the power of the stars, perhaps this sword technique would become even stronger. Under the abnormal effect of the Sword Dao Halo, this feeling quickly turned into a trace of opportunity.

Naturally, Su Zhan wouldn't let this opportunity slip away. He immediately stopped practicing the sword technique and began contemplating the fusion of the power of the stars and the Flowing Fire Sword Technique.

The starlight on the Great Sun Star Sword circulated, constantly interacting with the scorching Flowing Fire Sword Intention released by Su Zhan. In this state, Su Zhan's comprehension of the fusion of these two powers rapidly improved.

Over the next two days, rumors about Su Zhan condensing a divine lifesource weapon and causing anomalies in the heavens and earth spread wildly in the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect.

Although Qin Jincheng had ordered the elders not to leak this matter, the anomalies caused by Su Zhan's condensation of his lifesource weapon were too exaggerated. Those people weren't blind and could guess the general situation when they knew that Su Zhan was about to condense his own lifesource weapon.

On White Cloud Peak…

As Qi Yang listened to the true disciple who had a good relationship with him recounting the situation, his expression turned grim. "What you're saying is just rumors. Is there any evidence?"

"Some people have personally witnessed Su Zhan heading towards the Artifact Refining Valley! And the anomalies that occurred at the convergence of day and night were centered around the Artifact Refining Valley! Moreover, haven't you noticed, Senior Qi Yang, that Su Zhan hasn't returned to White Clud Peak for several days?"

"That's true… It seems that it's likely to be true!"

Qi Yang clenched his fist, filled with resentment. "Su Zhan, this person is incredibly arrogant and has a grudge against me. It's because of him that my relationship with Master Ouyang has deteriorated to this point! Now that he's condensed his own Divine lifesource weapon, he's probably going to step on my head!"

The true disciple hesitated for a moment and suggested, "Senior Qi Yang, what if… what if you take the initiative to reconcile with him? Su Zhan is truly too abnormal, and it's not worth provoking him!"

"Not worth it…" Qi Yang gave the fellow disciple a cold look and waved his hand. "Alright, I will consider this matter. You may leave now!"

Once the disciple left, a strong sense of killing intent emerged in Qi Yang's eyes.

Reconcile? Even if Qi Yang were willing, it's doubtful whether Su Zhan would be willing, right?

Furthermore, even if the issues between him and Su Zhan were resolved, with Su Zhan's sudden emergence, the honor that originally belonged to Qi Yang of the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect, the admiration of countless junior disciples, the worship of his junior brothers, the praise and respect of the elders, and the best cultivation resources… everything would be snatched away by Su Zhan!

I would never allow him to take what belongs to me! A cold light flickered in Qi Yang's eyes.

Currently, although Su Zhan had condensed his own Divine lifesource weapon, his realm was not yet stable, and he couldn't truly use the newly formed divine weapon in battle… whereas Qi Yang had already reached the peak of the Martial Master realm. His own lifesource weapon had nurtured sentience and could be freely manipulated, and his own strength was several times greater than Su Zhan, who had just entered the Martial Master realm!

Now, I have the advantage, and it's the perfect opportunity! I must not waste time and allow Su Zhan to stabilize his cultivation realm!

Qi Yang took a deep breath, walked out of the cave, and headed towards the Artifact Refining Valley.