Yun Lian remained silent.
Lowering her head, she stared at the sword in her hand, recalling every move and form of the Heaven Fiend Sword Technique in her mind.
For the past several years, she had devoted herself to mastering this sword art, only to learn now that it was an evil cultivation method, one that could only be perfected with the blood of countless living beings—even those closest to her.
For a moment, she found it hard to accept.
Did that mean that all the time she had spent on this sword technique had been wasted?
“So… what should I do now?”
“Junior Sister, you’re still young. If you switch to another sword art, it will only set you back a few years at most.”
Chen Yuyang replied calmly.
Yet Yun Lian felt a sharp pain in her heart.
A few years…
After forming a Golden Core, one had at least three hundred years of lifespan.
To a cultivator, a few years was nothing.
But could she really spare those years?
In three years, the Ziyang Secret Realm would open again, and the Holy Sect planned to unite with the demon beasts inside to launch a great war.
In that war, if she was still practicing an unfinished sword technique, how much use could she be?
How could she possibly avenge herself against those from Dan Sect?
Yun Lian lowered her head, biting her lip.
At that moment, she even considered simply continuing to cultivate the Heaven Fiend Sword Technique… As long as it granted her overwhelming power, even if it meant slaughtering countless lives…
“Pa!”
A hand gently landed on the girl’s shoulder.
“It’s natural for you to feel reluctant, Junior Sister.”
“However, the Azure Wave Sword Technique matches your attributes much better, and it’s of a higher grade. If you look further ahead, it’ll definitely benefit you.”
“Besides… Senior Brother can teach you another sword dance technique. What do you think?”
Yun Lian was startled.
“Sword dance? What kind of sword dance?”
“It’s a sword dance that’s not suitable for me, but is perfect for you.”
Of course, what Chen Yuyang didn’t say was that this sword dance was custom-made for someone born with natural allure.
After all, if he explained that, it would be hard to justify why he happened to have such a technique—he couldn’t very well claim he just made it up.
“But even so, a sword dance is just for performance or display. Why should I bother practicing it?”
Yun Lian asked, puzzled.
Chen Yuyang smiled faintly, and casually took her sword from Yun Lian’s hands, saying, “Words are useless. Let Senior Brother demonstrate it for you, and you’ll see its wonders yourself.”
Yun Lian nodded and stepped back a few paces, quietly watching from the side.
Gu Qiushui’s curiosity was piqued as well.
Propping herself against the window frame, she watched intently.
At that moment, Yun Lian’s gaze happened to meet hers.
Gu Qiushui smiled awkwardly, but then, as if declaring her territory, straightened her back and raised her chin slightly, putting on a composed smile.
She waved at Yun Lian as a greeting.
Yun Lian was taken aback, nodded in response, but then rolled her eyes at Chen Yuyang.
Is this what you mean by keeping things innocent between you and your “discount Senior Sister”?
Then how do you explain why your “discount Senior Sister” is still in your room in the middle of the night?
Just looking at the marks on her face, anyone could tell she only woke up recently.
Chen Yuyang was completely unaware of what the two girls were thinking.
He merely held the sword, closed his eyes, and began.
Beneath the moonlight, the youth started his graceful sword dance.
The blade shimmered and spun, reflecting the cold, clear moon.
His elegant posture captivated both girls, leaving them in a daze as new understanding dawned on them.
Although this was merely a sword dance, with no killing power or sword intent, the basic moves—thrust, flick, sweep, slash, flip, turn…—were all there, each simple movement blending into the dance.
As the sword spun in his hand, Chen Yuyang’s steps and movements seemed to follow the rhythm of the Dao itself, perfectly in tune with nature.
Yun Lian’s eyes began to shine.
She watched with full attention, and soon Chen Yuyang finished the sword dance.
The sword paused with a flourish in his hand, and he handed it back to Yun Lian.
“I’ve imprinted the sword dance’s movements into this blade with my spiritual sense. Junior Sister, would you like to try it yourself?”
Yun Lian nodded, sensing that what she had just realized could only be fully understood through actual practice.
Holding the sword, the girl felt the lingering traces of the youth’s movements within.
Her body began to move in harmony.
The moonlight fell, outlining her silhouette in silver as she danced.
Her sleeves fluttered like butterfly wings.
The sword sliced through the air without a sound, and with every movement, a subtle alluring grace radiated from her, captivating anyone who watched.
Seeing this, Chen Yuyang nodded in approval.
Not bad.
My little Junior Sister truly has talent.
I only demonstrated it once, and she’s already captured a third of its essence.
Off to the side, Gu Qiushui couldn’t help feeling a little itch in her heart, also wanting to try the sword dance.
Before long, Yun Lian stopped.
Without a word, the girl quickly sat cross-legged, laid the sword across her knees, and closed her eyes to regulate her breath.
Moments later, a fierce spiritual power burst from within her.
When she opened her eyes again, Yun Lian’s gaze was sharp as a drawn sword.
Her cultivation level had instantly broken through to the second level of Golden Core.
“Senior Brother, where did you get this sword dance?”
Only then did Yun Lian rise, looking at Chen Yuyang with burning excitement, clutching his arm.
“This is something passed down with an ancient sword technique from a great predecessor.”
“This sword dance seems to have been designed especially for female sword cultivators.”
Chen Yuyang recited the prepared explanation.
…
Yun Lian appeared thoughtful and nodded slightly.
After performing the sword dance herself, she realized just how profound and perfectly suited to her it was.
It was as if it had been tailor-made for her.
First, although this sword dance wasn’t flashy, it incorporated all the basic movements of swordsmanship, each flowing seamlessly into the next.
Coupled with footwork and movement techniques, one could instantly develop real killing moves from its foundation.
Second, while performing the dance, she felt as if she and the sword were one.
Even now, the feeling lingered in her heart.
In such a state, her comprehension of swordsmanship would undoubtedly rise by several levels.
In fact, after completing this dance, even her sword intent condensed noticeably, greatly boosting her power.
Lastly, the sword dance resonated with her natural allure.
Every movement became subtly seductive, deeply disturbing any onlookers’ minds—especially men, for whom the effect was magnified many times over.
If she could integrate this sword dance into her own sword techniques, or develop new techniques from its foundation…
Even if she only danced once before a battle to enhance her connection with her sword, Yun Lian couldn’t help but gulp and secretly rejoice.
“Junior Sister, are you satisfied with this sword dance?”
Chen Yuyang smiled and asked.
Yun Lian’s cheeks flushed red with excitement and a hint of gratitude as she looked at the youth.
This “discount Senior Brother” really is teaching me something good!
“I’m very satisfied. Thank you, Senior Brother!”
“No need to thank me. But from now on, you mustn’t practice the Heaven Fiend Sword Technique anymore, understood?”
“If you’re worried that switching sword arts will hinder your progress, just come find me. I’ll help you cultivate.”
“With your sword talent, you might soon forge a sword path of your own.”
Chen Yuyang spoke sincerely, as if in that moment he wasn’t just Yun Lian’s senior brother, but her master as well.
“Yes, Senior Brother!”
Yun Lian quickly nodded, finally agreeing wholeheartedly.
Chen Yuyang nodded as well, then waved her away.
“Alright, it’s getting late. You can go now.”
Yun Lian nodded, but cast a somewhat ambiguous glance back into the room.
When Senior Brother says “help me cultivate,” does he mean dual cultivation?
Most likely.
Unfortunately, Senior Sister got the jump on me tonight.
Otherwise, maybe my discount Senior Brother would be “helping me cultivate” right now…
Still, going back is good, too.
Right now, Yun Lian can’t wait to dance the sword dance again and immerse herself in the sword’s Dao.
Yun Lian left.
Gu Qiushui immediately rushed out from the room.
“Junior Brother, you’re being so biased!”
“With something this good, you were going to keep it from me? If I hadn’t happened to be here, were you planning to keep hiding it from me?”
Gu Qiushui complained pitifully.
Chen Yuyang shot Gu Qiushui a small glare.
“Senior Sister, you mainly cultivate spells, right? Swordsmanship is just your secondary focus.”
“But even so, with this sword dance, my swordsmanship could improve by leaps and bounds!”
As she spoke, Gu Qiushui clung to Chen Yuyang’s arm, rubbing against him.
“Junior Brother, teach me too~” She shook her head helplessly.
Let me say this first.
This sword dance really isn’t very suitable for you.
While it can help a little, spending too much time on it wouldn’t be worthwhile for your main path.
While using his spiritual sense to imprint the complete sword dance onto Gu Qiushui’s sword, Chen Yuyang gave her a word of advice.
Gu Qiushui beamed and nodded repeatedly.
After recording the sword dance, Chen Yuyang handed the sword back to her, saying: “Senior Sister, it’s about time you headed back as well.”
Hearing this, Gu Qiushui immediately clung to the youth’s arm again, shamelessly saying, “Oh, come on~ At this hour, you’re still trying to chase me out? Junior Brother, you’re too heartless.”
“Besides, we’ve already slept together. Sleeping a bit longer won’t make me pregnant, right?”
Chen Yuyang rolled his eyes inwardly.
He was worried that it might.
“Fine, if you want to sleep here, suit yourself.”
After a moment’s thought, Chen Yuyang gave in.
Gu Qiushui instantly broke into a grin.
“Hehe, I knew Junior Brother cared about me.”
But in the very next second, Chen Yuyang rose into the air, heading toward the main hall.
“Senior Sister, you sleep here. I’m going to the main hall’s room—it’s rich in spiritual energy, and I need to cultivate.”
Of course, “cultivate” was just an excuse.
Escaping from Gu Qiushui was the real reason.
Hearing this, Gu Qiushui opened her mouth but was left speechless for a while.
Even if she had the face to say “I’ll go with you,” under the Master’s nose in the main hall, she wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on Chen Yuyang.
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