Chapter 157: Lack of Understanding (2/2)

Several hours of studying and experimenting passed by quickly and she moved onto cultivation with Elder Shen.

She quickly confided in the existence of Xue Yue, asking why this was happening to her.

Elder Shen was both intrigued and stumped by her condition.

”Perhaps, your soul has become something of a variant itself. Housing another consciousness is not something new but the fact that it is another version of yourself makes it a incredibly unique situation. Unfortunately, I do not think that there is a way of getting rid of this Xue Yue. Maybe it will fix itself if you breakthrough, but I can't say for sure.”

Ming Yue was disappointed but resolved herself. Xue Yue's voice did not seem to come out very often so it was not unbearable. She only hoped that nothing bad would come out of this.

From the afternoon to midnight, she cultivated and learned more about Elder Shen's research with what others called as ”Immortal Arts”. But due to her low cultivation, she could not practice it yet. She absorbed more of Quintessence Force as small patches of her island took on a more vibrant aura.

That night, she slept feeling more tired than usual but she woke up at dawn and left for Elder Xiang's sparring.

When she entered, the elder was already on the dueling platform.

”Mm, took you long enough! Get up here”, he said.

Ming Yue walked onto the platform and drew her sword out. What came after was endless shouting and the ring of swords clashing.

”Is this all you can do?!”

”Are you an idiot?! Utilize your sword more, just because there are several blades does not mean you must always use a powerful strike!”

”I can predict your next six moves! I thought this was suppose to be unpredictable?!”

”Think more, do not just rely on your instincts. A battle of blades is the same as a battle of the minds. Control the fight!”

”You must know why you attacked in this way! If you do not understand the value of your movement, you're just a sword user! You have yet to master anything!”

From dawn to midday, Elder Xiang did nothing but yell insults and advice. He sent off wave after wave of invisible blades that forced Ming Yue to the brink. However, it brought to light how much she had to improve. Having good instincts could only carry her so far, she needed experience and that she sorely lacked in.

At the end of this session, she was covered in sweat and gasping for air. But she gained much in this spar.

”Good, think on what you experienced and come back tomorrow.”

”Yes!”, Ming Yue left and quickly went back to her room to clean herself.

When she left the hall, she passed by another girl who entered the Blade Hall. With a quick look, she recognized her as the girl in the training fields, who controlled the earth like water with her sword.

Was she also a student of Elder Xiang?

Ming Yue did not give it much thought as she headed for the Medicinal Hall.

As for the girl, she had also recognized Ming Yue on her way in, giving a slightly stunned look. She entered the Blade Hall and found Elder Xiang grabbing for a sword.

”I didn't know you took her in as a student”, she said.

”You know her?”

”She is the only one who trains as early as me. She doesn't seem to bother me like the others.”

”That girl's an interesting one and besides, give her a bit of time to catch up. She might be able to match you, Qing Cao.”

Qing Cao thought about what he said and smiled.

”I look forward to it, besides, isn't the Ren Huan Battlefield opening soon?”

”Oh that's true, in three months if I remember. You're not thinking of attacking her are you? The institution will not tolerate such behavior”, Elder Xiang gave a stern face as he wagged his finger at her.

”What do you take me for? We'll compete on who contributes the most.”

”I'm joking, get on the platform.”