Chapter 255: Chapter 254: Cross and Diagonal Sword Technique
Without a doubt, at this mont, Ye Fan was a flawless cultivator at the Emperor Level. Though he had just reached this realm, he firmly believed his combat power was far greater than that of his average peers. Having broken through to the Emperor realm, Ye Fan felt his strength was several tis what it had been at the King Level. The sheer scale of this leap was truly terrifying.
Of course, there were other benefits. He could now manipulate his power more strategically and effortlessly. Both his spiritual realm and ridians had beco vastly broader; if they were a stream before, they were now like great mountains and mighty rivers. Each realm brought different manifestations, and Ye Fan felt that after reaching the Emperor Level, his state of mind had also been elevated.
He had finally attained the Emperor Level, a realm he had long dread of. Yet, as coveted as it was, this was not the end of his journey in the Martial Arts. In Ye Fan’s eyes, this so-called realm was rely a stepping stone for his growth. In the future, he would break through to even higher realms and unveil deeper mysteries, like the Supre—the next stage he would strive for.
Ye Fan opened his wine flask and took a hearty swig, then poured the remaining wine over the Yuanhong Sword. The blade’s contribution to his breakthrough had been imnse. If it were not for the Yuanhong Sword, he would not have been able to reach this realm. Perhaps all this was predetermined by the heavens, which had intentionally arranged for that person and that sword to co together. If so, their path forward would surely not be ordinary.
Ye Fan had learned from Yan Ning that Yuanhong’s predecessor was the Residual Rainbow Sword, forged by the pre-Qin master swordsmith, Mrs. Xu, from Outer Heaven Divine Iron. It was presented to Jing Ke by the Mo Family for his assassination attempt on Qin Wangzheng. After the attempt failed, the sword was acquired by Qin Wangzheng. His finest swordsmiths in the Qin Country then reforged it, alloying it with five different tals to create Yuanhong. Its blade had since been drenched in the blood of countless victims, imbuing it with a fierce Evil Qi.
Because the Yuanhong Sword was a turbulent weapon of slaughter, its appearance heralded chaos in any era, from the Pre-Qin Era to modern civilization. The ergence of the sword would invariably lead to great turmoil in the world. Perhaps Yuanhong wasn’t an ominous sword but rely a reflection of turbulent tis, possessing the ability to sense the approach of a troubled age.
Fueled by the alcohol, Ye Fan drew the Yuanhong Sword and began to brandish it once more. This ti, his swordsmanship had improved, yet it felt sowhat peculiar. This oddity was normal, as Ye Fan intended to do sothing that even the most elite swordsn would consider madness: create his own unique style of swordsmanship. He was in the process of defining its strengths and weaknesses, working to rge them into a cohesive whole. There is no perfect swordsmanship in this world; a technique that appears flawless is often the one with the most weaknesses, for nothing is perfect—and that includes swordsmanship. At this mont, Ye Fan was walking a path truly his own. His sword techniques grew stronger and his speed increased, sending petals dancing through the air with every strike.
Just then, the Great Elder of the Yan Clan and the Yan Clan Patriarch arrived. Normally, entry to this sacred place was forbidden to anyone besides the Clan Leader and the Holy Daughter. However, with Alice’s consent, the Great Elder was also permitted to enter. The two were looking for Ye Fan when they saw him practicing his newly evolving swordsmanship.
"This swordsmanship is truly remarkable," the Great Elder of the Yan Clan said. "It’s dazzling while concealing its flaws and highlighting its strengths. Extraordinary! His swordsmanship might even surpass the Dugu Nine Swords!"
In the Great Elder’s opinion, the Dugu Nine Swords were powerful but rife with murderous intent and weaknesses, two factors that could diminish a profound technique. He felt that the new swordsmanship Ye Fan was developing was on a higher level.
Yan Ning stroked his beard and added, "His style is flamboyant, and generally, such flashy moves are the least useful. They often lead to a swift defeat by a single, practical strike from an opponent! But his dazzling swordsmanship carries a sense of authenticity. This authenticity may seem subtle, but it’s a deadly quality. The profundity and practicality of this style far exceed the Dugu Nine Swords!"
"The final verdict is that this lad loves to show off!"
The two exchanged a smile, agreeing. Amid the flamboyance lay truth, and within the truth lay flamboyance—it was a style of swordsmanship created for the very purpose of showing off.
Just then, Yan Ning suddenly remarked, "Dancing flowers everywhere... this kid really does love to show off! Wait... the flowers! HOLY CRAP!"
Yan Ning cursed aloud. These were all Spiritual Flowers! Ye Fan cutting so many down wasn’t a catastrophic loss for the clan, as the flowers could regenerate, but it still delayed them.
"Stop! You damned brat, stop right now!" Yan Ning imdiately roared.
Ye Fan, deep in his practice, was incredibly annoyed. This old geezer was always interfering with everything he did, seemingly devoid of any human decency. Despite his annoyance, he stopped.
"What is it now?" Ye Fan asked impatiently. "Disturbing my practice is unethical, don’t you know?" He was fuming with anger.
But Yan Ning shot back, "You’ve ruined so many Spiritual Flowers! Can you afford to compensate us? These flowers are essential for nurturing the sacred water of the Spiritual Spring! You goddamn bastard!"
Ye Fan turned and finally saw the damage. He had indeed hard the flowers. About one-fifth of the Spiritual Flowers surrounding the Spiritual Spring had been destroyed by his practice. Although they would regrow over ti, he knew he had been careless.
Embarrassed, Ye Fan stuttered, "That... uh... it really wasn’t on purpose. I promise it won’t happen again, haha!"
"A next ti? Get the hell away from here!" the Yan Clan Patriarch berated him.
And so, Ye Fan was finally driven out of the Yan Clan’s back mountain by Yan Ning.
Back in his room, Ye Fan tried to find a fitting na for his new swordsmanship. He knew he had stayed with the Yan Clan long enough, especially now that he had reached the Emperor Level. It was about ti to leave, but first, this style needed a na. After pondering for so ti, Ye Fan finally settled on the na Zongheng.
Following the way of heaven and earth, it divides into the Vertical Sword and the Horizontal Sword. The Horizontal Sword focuses on technique to achieve its advantage, representing expansive maneuvers. The Vertical Sword focuses on montum to achieve its substance, representing focused power.
Regrettably, he had only just begun to practice the Cross and Diagonal Sword Technique and had not fully perfected it. To truly complete its complex evolutions, he still had a long way to go. However, Ye Fan firmly believed that one day he would master the Cross and Diagonal Sword Technique to its absolute peak.
At that mont, Ye Fan gazed at the bright moon outside his window, his thoughts turning to his won, his family, and his old friends. When he saw Alice sitting alone in her room, he vaulted across the distance and landed inside.
Alice’s progress was truly significant. Ever since her rebirth in the Yan Clan, her strength had undergone a transformation as drastic as that between heaven and earth. She had now reached the ranks of an Innate Expert. She was truly worthy of being the Holy Daughter that the entire Yan Clan was cultivating. At this rate, Alice might even surpass him one day. But Ye Fan wouldn’t feel any jealousy about being surpassed by his own woman; his heart was filled with nothing but relief and joy.
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