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Chapter 338 Yu Shangrong’s Sword Path

Lu Zhou nodded in satisfaction . According to this pattern, every time he meditated on the Heavenly Writing 100 times, he would obtain one Open Heavenly Writing Scroll .

However, the system seemed stingy this time . He was only rewarded with ‘Part One’ . The 100 repetitions were not short… Well, to be honest, he could easily reach 100 repetitions now that he thought about it .

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A loud commotion reverberated outside .

Before Lu Zhou could even ask what was going on, a voice rang out . “Pavilion Master, I think Mister Eighth has achieved a breakthrough . ”

“Alright . ” Lu Zhou stood up slowly and walked out of the eastern pavilion with his hands on his back . Inwardly, he felt speechless .

Was it possible that his disciples who were able to roam freely outside had an easier time breaking through? Zhao Yue stayed on the mountain most of the time . He had also spent many sessions teaching her after he returned to the Evil Sky Pavilion . He even purged the cold poison from her body . Logically, with the master personally teaching the disciple, she should have had a breakthrough . However, Zhu Honggong, Old Eight, beat her to it .

Meanwhile, inside the Cave of Reflection .

Zhu Honggong, Old Eighth, was excited . An ecstatic expression could be seen on his face as he looked at the Hundred Tribulations Insight avatar that he had gone through much trouble to form . Although the avatar had no leaves yet and was shorter than him, it was still a Hundred Tribulations Insight avatar . He found the bald Golden Lotus pleasing to the eye .

“Thank you for the pointers, Second Senior Brother!” Zhu Honggong bowed deeply at Yu Shangrong

Yu Shangrong sat on the stone bench . His left hand was on his Longevity Sword that was laid on the table . He smiled faintly and said, “You’re talented to begin with . Although your previous cultivation method was wrong, it helped you amass much Primal Qi . The zen tunic has helped you a great deal as well . ”

“You’re right, Second Senior Brother… In my heart, you’re the strongest!” Zhu Honggong instantly went into his flattery mode .

Yu Shangrong glanced at him and said drily, “Is that so?”

Zhu Honggong hastily said, “I’m not lying . Everything I said comes from my heart… Second Senior Brother, please don’t make fun of me . I can’t possibly fool you with this brain of mine…”

Zhu Honggong was still flattering Yu Shangrong when a voice rang in the air . “Greetings, Second Senior Brother . ” It was none other than Duanmu Sheng . He was standing outside the Cave of Reflection with the Overlord Spear in his hands .

At the same time, Leng Luo, Hua Wudao, Hua Yuexing, Pan Litian, and the others appeared near the Cave of Reflection as well . They were curious after hearing the commotion caused by Pan Zhong . They had arrived when Duanmu ShengIt was almost impossible for them not to be curious about the genius swordsman whose talent shocked the world .

As a guest, Duan Xing maintained his distance and watched from the sidelines .

It was nearly impossible for them to not be curious about such a genius swordsman who shocked the world .

“Third Junior Brother… You didn’t change at all . ” Yu Shangrong appeared near the entrance of the Cave of Reflection . He crossed his arms and returned the greetings .

Duanmu Sheng cupped his fists at Yu Shangrong again and said, “I heard from Pan Zhong that you were captured by master and locked up in the Cave of Reflection . As your junior brother, it’s only appropriate for me to visit you . ” His words were loaded with implications . On the surface, he was respectful and polite enough . However, one could not help but feel there was a hint of mockery as well after listening to his words .

Pan Zhong who was standing nearby shuddered slightly when he heard this . ‘Why me? I notified everyone out of kindness . Why did Mister Third make it sound like I have some ulterior motive?’

Pan Litian grabbed Pan Zhong’s arm . He asked irritably, “What are you afraid of?”

“I’m not… 0-old Pan . This… this is Mister Second we’re talking about,” Pan Zhong said, completely void of confidence .

“I know . ” Pan Litian turned to look at him .

“Aren’t you afraid?”

“Not exactly… However, who isn’t respectfully fearful of an expert?” Pan Litian asked .

‘Here’s a man who makes being afraid sounds poetic . ’ Pan Zhong rolled his eyes but did not say anything else . Pan Litian had roamed the lands and had many close calls with death . He even went into Black Forest . It would be believable if Pan Litian said he was not afraid . He had been spending quite some time with Pan Litian so he had heard Pan Litian bragging about his past many times now

Meanwhile, Yu Shangrong wore a faint smile on his face as he said, “You’re much stronger than before, Third Junior Brother . ”

“Thanks to master’s teachings, I managed to improve,” Duanmu Sheng replied . “Your leaf count?” “I sprouted the third leaf recently . ”

“Congratulations . ”

Duanmu Sheng said, “Pan Zhong told me that your cultivation base has been sealed… Although I’m talentless, I’d like to spar with you, Second Senior Brother . ” Recently, he had strictly followed his master’s instructions and trained under the waterfall without using his Primal Qi . The only thing he needed was a training partner . It was hopeless to look for the old men in the Old Age Pavilion . Without their Primal Qi, they would be knocked out with a single punch . No matter how hard he trained, he did not feel satisfied since he did not have an opponent to test his skills against . When he heard that his Second Senior Brother had returned with his cultivation base sealed, he had rushed over immediately . Even if he would likely fail, he still wanted to try .

Hua Wudao said with a sigh, “Duanmu Sheng remains tenacious in challenging people even though he has suffered numerous defeats… I really don’t know what to say . ”

Hua Yuexing mumbled, “It seems like Mister Third hasn’t looked for you to spar for quite some time now . ”

Upon hearing this, Hua Wudao’s expression turned stiff as he burst into a coughing fit .

“Are you alright?”

“I’m fine . ”

Meanwhile, Yu Shangrong sized Duanmu Sheng up and gently said, “Allow me to impart this word of advice; you’re still too weak . ”

“How do you know if you haven’t even sparred with me?” Duanmu Sheng raised his Overlord Spear and struck the ground . “I won’t take advantage of you . During the sparring session, I won’t use any Primal Qi . ”

At this moment, Zhu Honggong walked to the entrance as well . He waved his hands . “My dear senior brothers, what’s happening?”

“Move aside, Old Eighth . ” Duanmu Sheng did not even look at Zhu Honggong .

Yu Shangrong shook his head and said with a sigh, “As you wish . ” He raised his Longevity Sword in his hands .

Zing!

Yu Shangrong unsheathed the Longevity Sword . He held it in his left hand and tapped the barrier . The barrier parted immediately . He walked out as though nothing had happened .

Upon seeing this, Pan Litian nodded and offered his praise . “Just as I thought . ”

“What do you mean?”

“When the affinity between a weapon and its owner is perfect, the owner will have extremely high and precise control over it . If he’s knowledgeable about Formations, he can easily find the opening of a barrier and pass through it,” Pan Litian explained . He had spoken about this with Little Yuan’er before .

The moment Yu Shangrong walked out of the cave, he made his way to Duanmu Sheng . They were only half a foot apart when he stopped in his tracks .

In terms of height, Yu Shangrong was slightly taller . He had a more slender build while Duanmu Sheng was stockier . Standing so close together, the difference was more pronounced . Those who were skilled were brave . That was the kind of person Yu Shangrong was . Although he did not have any Primal Qi now, he was still bold enough to stand so close to Duanmu Sheng

As expected, Duanmu Sheng took a step back . He cupped his fists together . “I humbly ask for your instructions, Second Senior Brother . ”

“There’s no need for such pleasantries in a sparring session between fellow disciples . ” Yu Shangrong stabbed his sword into the ground as he calmly looked at Duanmu Sheng, looking completely unbothered .

Upon seeing this, Duanmu Sheng was somehow annoyed . Without wasting his breath, he raised his spear and thrust forward .

Spear techniques and sword techniques were similar in nature . The Divine One Technique was a cultivation technique meant for the sword and the spear . Indeed, it was uncommon for a person to unleash such strength with the Overlord Spear using pure muscle alone .

Yu Shangrong did not move .

Whoosh!

The spear’s tip gleamed coldly as it headed straight for Yu Shangrong . He turned slightly to the side and raised his hand .

Bam!

Yu Shangrong caught the Overlord Spear with his bare hand!

The others were shocked . ‘You can actually do that?’

Then, Yu Shangrong pulled .

Duanmu Sheng lurched forward while Yu Shangrong moved forward with a palm strike .

Bam!

Duanmu Sheng’s expression changed as he retreated from the impact .

At the same time, Yu Shangrong spoke slowly, “Your strength is greater than your skills, and you lack experience in actual combat… Junior brother, you still have a long way to go . ”