??Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Hundred Swords Technique [Extra update for the Alliance Hierarch ‘I’m Su Changyu plus Ten States Golden Crow’]_1
Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Hundred Swords Technique [Extra update for the Alliance Hierarch ‘I’m Su Changyu plus Ten States Golden Crow’]_1
The next day dawned bright and sunny.
Chu Liang, as usual, leisurely got out of bed and freshened up. He combed his hair into a mature style and put on a dashing outfit.
He was set to honor Senior Sister Jiang’s noonti invitation.
He reached Pagoda Peak, following the path from the day before to the Water Curtain Cave. He was surprised that the Baize Cubs had not shown up along the way.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the cave, though, he heard the sound of Jiang Xiaobai scolding from within.
“My newly changed mattress, you’ve bitten it and ruined it! Bite it again, and see if I don’t hit you next ti!”
There were also the low whimpering cries of the Baize Cubs.
Chu Liang peeked inside the cave using his Divine Sense, noticing yesterday’s ss had completely disappeared and everything has returned to its original state. Jiang Xiaobai sat on the bed, her legs crossed, looking quite incensed.
The Baize Cubs were standing on their hind legs at the side, looking up, with a brick perched on their noses.
You could tell that the newly changed mattress indeed had fresh bite marks.
Good heavens, the Baize Divine Beast was evidently a ho wrecker too.
Chu Liang could not help but chuckle, then cleared his throat and said, “Senior Sister Jiang, I’m here.”
“Ah, co on in,” Jiang Xiaobai called out.
When Chu Liang entered the cave again, he saw her standing tall, wearing a long tassel skirt, her hair bun neat, appearing majestically under the stark light, akin to a fairy that had resided in the mountains for thousands of years.
In the blink of an eye, the rapid change in temperant was mind-boggling.
“This…” Chu Liang glanced at the Baize Cubs, and it threw off the brick imdiately, bounding towards Chu Liang.
“Hm?” Jiang Xiaobai raised her brow.
“Awh…” The Baize Cubs imdiately halted their stride, walked over to the wall shafully, and stood facing it as punishnt. They even used their hooves to put the brick back on their noses.
What well-behaved little fellows!
Chu Liang smiled, “What did it do that was so severe? It is but a child!”
“If you too don’t take your learning seriously later, you’ll get the sa treatnt,” Jiang Xiaobai replied with no quarter.
The Baize Cubs’ big eyes rolled around, glancing sideways at Chu Liang, revealing a hint of anticipation.
Really now?
Does it actually want him to stand in punishnt with him?
Chu Liang quickly changed the topic, “Why does the Zhenshan Guardian Divine Beast of Shu Mountain listen to Senior Sister Jiang?”
“I’m not exactly sure myself…” Jiang Xiaobai said, “When I was very young, the Baize Cubs often played with , and we grew up together. Do you know why it favors you?”
Chu Liang shook his head.
He truly did not know.
If it was because he was top-tier talent, then sure, Jiang Xiaobai was, but he certainly was not; if it was attributed to kindness of heart… weren’t there too many of such people?
“Maybe it just prefers to play with good-looking people,” he ultimately suggested.
“Indeed,” Jiang Xiaobai concurred without denial.
Exchanging a few pleasantries, then Jiang Xiaobai got straight to the point. “Today, I plan to teach you the Hundred Swords Technique. You are familiar with it, right?”
The Hundred Swords Technique?
Of course, Chu Liang knew about it.
It was considered one of the fundantal sword techniques of the Shu Mountain Sect. Despite being essential, it was by no ans weak; its potential for growth was imnse.
From a hundred to a thousand, and then from a thousand to ten thousand — if one accomplished the Ten Thousand Swords Technique, it would be a top-tier Divine Skill equal to the Heavenly Sword Technique.
“Thank you, Senior Sister Jiang.” He stood up, facing Jiang Xiaobai with the deference typically shown to a master.
“The essence of the Hundred Swords Technique lies in transforming Qi into a sword, unifying Qi and the sword.”
Jiang Xiaobai began to explain the chants and hand seals corresponding to the Hundred Swords Technique to Chu Liang.
When cultivated to a higher level, all Divine Skills can be commanded at will, with the technique moving at the thought. However, a beginner should still proceed step by step.
Using both verbal and hand incantations can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Looking at Jiang Xiaobai solemnly explaining, her hair gently swaying, her eyes bright, and her skin reflecting a soft light, Chu Liang found himself sowhat lost in her beauty.
Jiang Xiaobai finished explaining and saw Chu Liang seeming to be in a daze, she raised an eyebrow, “Hello?”
“I’m listening.” Chu Liang promptly brought his mind back.
“Then, repeat what I just said.” Jiang Xiaobai looked at him with an ominous gaze.
So, Chu Liang repeated every point she had just explained, including additional detailed parts, without missing a single word.
After listening, Jiang Xiaobai was slightly surprised, “You have an extraordinary mory… Hmm, your ability to multitask is quite impressive. You are indeed suited for practicing the Hundred Swords Technique.”
“Thank you, Senior Sister Jiang, for your praise.” Chu Liang had a look of tranquillity on his face, as if nothing had happened.
“Anyway, you have rembered all the essentials of the Hundred Swords Technique. Another important point is not to blindly chase quantity. First, you should precisely control every sword shadow. Only then should you pursue the addition of even more sword shadows. The Hundred Swords Technique, which moves as the heart wishes, is stronger than the ssy Ten Thousand Swords Technique.” Jiang Xiaobai added.
“I understand.” Chu Liang nodded.
“It usually takes about seven days for disciples of the Shu Mountain Sect to master the Hundred Swords Technique. I demand more from you because you are my personal disciple. I’m giving you three days.” Jiang Xiaobai continued, “If you succeed within three days, I’ll teach you other divine skills next ti. If you still haven’t succeeded after three days, there won’t be a next ti.”
“That’s great.” Upon hearing this, Chu Liang was actually quite pleased.
He had assud it would be a one-ti deal; he was more than happy to have the opportunity for long-term teaching.
Next, he tried according to Jiang Xiaobai’s previous instruction, taking out the Flying Sword Bracelet, making the hand signs, and using his True Qi.
“Split light, swift shadows, act on will! Quick!”
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——
In a flash, the Flying Sword split into hundreds of sword shadows, dazzling Chu Liang. He closed his eyes and thought.
Crash…
The flying swords in the air fell one after another, turning into nothingness in the blink of an eye.
“That’s not right.” Even before Jiang Xiaobai could offer guidance, Chu Liang had already realized sothing was wrong. “I can’t possibly divide my Divine Sense amongst every sword. A person can’t have a hundred wills. The reality should be… every sword has its will, and all I need to do is command them.”
“They’re not dead Flying Swords, but a living army.”
“Split light, swift shadows, act on will! Quick!”
Whoosh, whoosh——
Once again, the sword shadows proliferated. This ti, a hundred Sword Auras circled Chu Liang thodically, resembling a formation.
“Go!” With one flick of Chu Liang’s finger, the Flying Swords took off like running horses, creating a sonic boom.
With his fingertip moving, they lined up in linear and man-shaped formations.
Jiang Xiaobai, looking at Chu Liang’s already mature Hundred Swords Technique, couldn’t help but widen her eyes in surprise.
A typical disciple from the Shu Mountain Sect usually starts with one sword, splitting it into two, then ten, then a hundred. They learn by progressively struggling through each step.
She had planned to wait until Chu Liang had failed a few tis and gained so insight before she would offer any guidance. This is most effective. However, Chu Liang almost succeeded at the very start, failing only once, and had fully grasped the concept.
She initially felt that the three-day tiline set for Chu Liang was exceedingly harsh.
Even though she had only taken one day to master this basic Hundred Swords Technique, she was, after all, a legendary Immortal Spirit Body, her talents far beyond comparison with ordinary people.
She thought that if he could master it within three days, it would indicate he has potential. If not, she wouldn’t waste her ti with an incompetent mber of the Shu Mountain Sect.
But what’s happening with Chu Liang?
If ordinary disciples took seven days, core disciples took three days, and genius disciples took one day…
How long did he take?
Twice!
This was a bit too exaggerated. If he hadn’t looked so genuinely unfamiliar with it, Jiang Xiaobai might even suspect he had practiced this Divine Skills before and was only pretending in front of her.
Chu Liang commanded the sword shadows for a while before finally recalling the flying swords with a slight excitent. Then he opened his eyes: “Senior Sister Jiang, I seem to understand a bit.”
Hehe.
Is it just a bit?
Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, “You are… quite clever.”
“Any advancent is all thanks to Senior Sister Jiang’s excellent teaching.” Chu Liang responded with a smile.
Is he smart?
He had once seriously pondered this question. When he was young, he felt superior to others. But then…
He realized that he’s just average.
After all, he was only third in the province.
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