One month challenge [1]

Huan's POV:

Haa!

That was amazing!

I have never seen that kind of swordsmanship in my life, Master is awesome!

I will also be like him one day!

But there is a question that has been bugging me since Master healed me...

Why did he choose me as his disciple?

I may be a little higher than average, but I am not the most talented.

And how did he know about my situation?

Urghhh!

But his eyes, no, the look on his eyes... was really ... strange...

He seemed calm... peaceful... but there was some suspicion in his eyes...

As if he was a little distant from everyone...

Hmm...

Let's not think about it anymore!

I need to prove that I am worthy of being his disciple!

Those who mocked me will then know that hard work always pays off.

Mother! Are you seeing this? I found hope!

I will fulfill the oath I swore to you.

...

I need to cultivate and get stronger, I am far from reaching the level of those geniuses...

* * * * * * * *

Huan was encouraged after he saw his master's swordsmanship and it awakened his fighting spirit to another level.

He was mocked and compared to others when he went to the Resources Hall with his sister, Xu Luli.

Others were jealous of him so they would look at him with scornful eyes. Good thing there was Xu Luli by his side at that time, or else...

He would have fought with them all... Not one vs all... But one by one of course...

He knew there weren't top 10 of every group here... That's why he was confident he could take them on one on one...

But the fight didn't happen and he left ways with Xu Luli after that with the promise of meeting tomorrow.

On his way, he met the Sect Master and he was nervous the whole time in front of the majestic figure, one of the strongest people on the continent.

The Sect Master asked about his situation and why Rong Yuan chose him. He told how he was poisoned and he also didn't have any idea why his Master chose him.

And the Sect Master told him to tell his Master that he was asked to meet the Sect Master at night.

That's how the day went.

Now he started to cultivate again even losing the chance to sleep peacefully after the tiring day.

Because he needed to prove that his Master wasn't wrong when he chose him.

* * * * * * * *

Inside the Sect Master's Hall.

The atmosphere was gloomy and everyone was looking at the newcomer.

"So, what took you so long, Elder Yuan?"

Asked an elder who looked a little old with his piercing gaze, he was the Hall Master of the Guardian Hall.

"Thank you for waiting for me. I was enlightened in the Way of The Swords so it took me some time to hear about this gathering. Sorry."

"What?!"

"Enlightenment?!"

"He is kidding, right?"

"Huh, making excuses..."

The elders started to make noise one after another.

"Are you speaking the truth!"

Finally, the silent Sect Master spoke with a severe tone that was different from his usual self.

After hearing him everyone stopped speaking and looked at Yuan waiting for him to answer.

"...Yes, I am speaking the truth."

Instantly everyone's expression turned to a shocked one aside from three elders who had bright smiles on their faces.

Gaining enlightenment was very challenging and it would come at an unexpected time.

And after it, one would gain a lot of strength and knowledge enough to fight with people levels above them.

"Hahaahaa! Hahaaa!"

Suddenly, someone started to laugh loudly attracting everyone's attention.

"Sigh!... Sect Master started it again..." Someone muttered enough to hear anybody but the Sect Master.

"Good boy! You are good! Hahaha! You have done a good job! Achieving enlightenment in the Way of The Swords at this age!"

"You are a genius as expected the one I taught, a genius, but slightly inferior to me of course! I did what you did today when I was 14 years old! Now you know how awesome this Great Awesome One is?!"

~Sigh!

Everyone sighed and looked sideways. They were after all used to the behavior of their Sect Master.

There was only one person that would be able to handle him in this world.

"...Husband? Isn't it time for you to talk about the real reason why you summoned little Yuan here?"

A gentle female voice spoke from who was sitting beside the Sect Master, she was the current Vice-Sect Master of the Hundred Swords Sect, Lady Feng Ann.

And, of course, she was also the wife of this 'Great Awesome One'. And the only person who could 'easily' handle Sect Master Feng Rong.

"Cough! Cough!... My dear wife! You are right! How bad of me to forget about something so important! Thank you, you are the best!"

The boasting Sect Master coughed a few times awkward;y and started to use flowery words to flatter his wife.

"Ok... I forgave you..."

"Thanks! Hmmm!"

Then Feng Rong returned to his serious self and spoke.

"Tell me, Rong Yuan, why did you choose that boy as your first disciple? You had a lot of choices and he even didn't pass the exam!"

"...Master Rong, he is just like me... I saw myself in him when I looked at him... so that was one reason for me to choose him as my disciple. And he is also a talented person and has the potential. And about not passing the exam was someone's scheme. He was poisoned thus being unable to control his spirit power. If he was fine he would be able to pass the exam even in the top 15."

Rong Yuan spoke slowly explaining why he chose Huan as his disciple and why he choose someone who didn't pass the exam.

His words were a lie mixed with truth. He couldn't tell them only being able to choose a disciple from the failed ones according to Quest's conditions.

"So what!"

"You put our Sect's name in shame! Now others will talk about us like their proud youngest disciple is dumb, choosing a talentless person as his disciple!"

"What are you saying? He did the right thing!"

"Yes, then we would be laughing stock too..."

The elders started to argue again until...

"Enough!"

A powerful voice erupted from the Sect Master.

"I know you guys aren't happy with his choice..." Then he slowly spoke in a solemn voice.

"Yes, thank you Sect Master for understanding us!" The ones who showed dissatisfaction were happy with Sect Master Rong's words.

"So..."

{So...} The opposing elders.

"I will give you a three-month challenge!"

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