All My Disciples Bear The Mark of Greatness

Chapter 4: Understanding the Sword Intent, Completing the Task

At the Grass Hall, Lu Changsheng casually pointed to a few bamboo houses and said, “Choose a house for yourself.” Ye Qiubai nodded, settled in, and then, later on, came to Lu Changsheng’s side. He saw Lu Changsheng sitting in a reclining chair, waving his hand. A sword and an elixir appeared in front of Ye Qiubai.

“I’ll take you as my disciple, but I don’t have anything good to give you, so I’ll give you this Qingyun Sword and send you straight to the Qingyun realm.”

Ye Qiubai’s face changed when he saw the Qingyun Sword. The sword was sheathed, but its sharp intent was palpable, constantly circling. When he grasped it, he felt a surge of sword energy and a hint of enlightenment! A weapon and technique that could connect with the Dao couldn’t be ordinary. What would happen if he unsheathed it? Ye Qiubai wanted to draw the sword.

“I advise you not to draw it out yet. You can’t handle the sword’s intent in your current state.” Lu Changsheng’s words made Ye Qiubai dispel the thought.

“Master, this is too precious. I can’t accept it.” Ye Qiubai’s face was serious as he offered the sword back.

Lu Changsheng glanced at Ye Qiubai and said, “Since I’ve given it to you, take it. And that elixir can solve your physical problems.” With a finger, Lu Changsheng pointed to Ye Qiubai’s brow, transmitting the Taichu Sword Classic into his mind. The sword would transform his mana field and rebuild his meridians.

Ye Qiubai’s eyes widened as he realized the profundity of the Taichu Sword Classic. The techniques and principles within were unparalleled, surpassing anything he had seen in his family or during his travels. He felt a surge of excitement and anticipation, nodding his head to accept the challenge. With the elixir(the good fortune pill) in hand, he sat cross-legged, focusing on understanding the sword intent.

Lu Changsheng observed Ye Qiubai’s determination and nodded in approval before entering the wooden hut. “System, what is the task for cultivating my disciple?”

The system responded, 

[Unlock the cultivation task. Within three days, help Ye Qiubai understand the sword intent and reach the Golden stage. The completion rate will determine the rewards for the host.]

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, ‘Sword intent? That’s not a problem for me, but for a newcomer like Ye Qiubai, how can he possibly comprehend it in just three days? And reaching the Golden stage from scratch in three days… You’re making things difficult for me, aren’t you?’ 

However, he wasn’t one to give up easily. He began to devise a hellish training plan, thinking, 

‘Sword intent relies on intuition. As for the realm, I’ll use elixirs to boost him up even if it kills me!’ 

With that, he took out the alchemy furnace and started concocting a potion.

A day passed quickly, and Ye Qiubai, sitting outside, suddenly opened his eyes to find a spiritual vortex surrounding him, with himself at the center, continuously absorbing energy! Lu Changsheng emerged from the hut, snapping his fingers to release several array flags that flew out in different directions, enveloping the entire Grass Hall in an array formation!

“The array is activated.”

As soon as the words fell, the surrounding spiritual energy surged into Grass Hall like crazy. The spiritual vortex around Ye Qiubai’s body became even more condensed, and his realm continued to rise rapidly! Cultivating to the third level, sixth level, ninth level… and finally reaching the peak of the foundation period! And the energy didn’t stop there, continuing until it reached the peak, just one step away from entering the Golden stage!

Ye Qiubai opened his eyes, picked up a tree branch, and unleashed a series of sword techniques, exactly like those in the Taichu Sword Classic. When he stopped, he felt his innate abilities had far surpassed those of his past. It was as if Lu Changsheng had given him a new life.

Putting down the branch, Ye Qiubai knelt heavily on the ground, looking at Lu Changsheng with gratitude. “After I take my revenge, I will serve you, Master, with unwavering loyalty!”

Lu Changsheng reached out, helping Ye Qiubai up. “Alright, continue your cultivation. Here are a few elixirs. Try to break through to the Golden stage within these two days and understand the sword intent.”

Ye Qiubai’s eyes widened as he saw the elixirs in Lu Changsheng’s hand. 

Pure Yang Red Blood Pill, Condensed Spirit Pill, and Cultivated Origin Pill. These three elixirs were the rarest and most sought-after in the entire Southern Realm.

An alchemist who can refine these three elixirs is as rare as one who can count on one hand. They are indeed rare and hard to come by. 

“Master, this is too precious!” 

Lu Changsheng casually tossed the three elixirs to Ye Qiubai, “What’s precious about them? I’ve refined a whole furnace, not enough to come back for more.” 

A furnace… when did these elixirs become as worthless as beans… However, thinking about Lu Changsheng’s previous requirements, Ye Qiubai couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. Reaching the Golden stage was already a tall order, let alone understanding the sword intent. Some people spent their entire lives trying to grasp it but failed. But thinking about it was pointless, Ye Qiubai focused his gaze and continued cultivating. He swallowed the elixirs, and his power began to rapidly increase. At the same time, a faint aura started circulating around his body, and a ll hum resonated within him!

By the mountain cliff, a willow tree witnessed this scene, its branches rustling in response. “This young man has exceptional talent… able to meet the cultivation conditions of the Taichu Sword Classic.” 

On a nearby branch, a small bird with fiery red wings watched the scene, its eyes filled with a hint of seriousness. 

Another day passed. Ye Qiubai sat on a stone, and suddenly, a burst of energy exploded from him. His aura roared, surrounding his body. Before long, the energy subsided, and Ye Qiubai reached the Golden stage! He stood up, and although he had attained this level, he wondered how to comprehend the elusive sword intent. His gaze fell upon the painting on the wooden desk, and he curiously walked towards it. It was the same painting of the sword immortal dancing with his sword. Ye Qiubai stood in front of the painting for an entire night, and during this time, the sword aura around him grew more condensed. Even the Qingyun Sword in his hand began to reveal a faint sword glow.

Lu Changsheng emerged from the hut, stretched his waist, and saw this scene. Oh? Has he grasped the sword intent? 

Lu Changsheng nodded, “Silver saddle shines on white horse, swift as a shooting star.” 

Ye Qiubai seemed to hear it, and the sword aura began to howl in this space! “Ten steps to kill one person, a thousand miles without a trace. Finished, he wipes his clothes and leaves, hiding his merit and fame.” As soon as the words fell, Ye Qiubai’s eyes snapped open, and the Qingyun Sword’s glow intensified. A sword intent surged from his body, astonishing the entire Zang Dao Academy! 

“This is… sword intent!” 

“Has another sword master emerged?” The news spread through the Martial Institute and the Sword Hall.

A red-clothed girl was meditating, and she also opened her eyes, looking towards the direction of the sword intent’s roar. 

“Zang Dao Academy, indeed lives up to its reputation…” She then thought about how Lu Changsheng had rejected her and instead accepted an ordinary young man as his disciple.

“I will make you regret not accepting me as your disciple.” She closed her eyes and continued to comprehend the blood-red long sword in front of her.

Only by understanding sword intent can one become a true sword master. And at this time, a series of voices appeared in Lu Changsheng’s mind.

[Cultivation task completed] 

[Host obtains Nine Underworld Yellow Spring Array, Sword Dao principles, and a thousand years of cultivation]