Chapter 93 - Old Man (1/2)

"Three of them are back?"

Zhong Yue was stunned, he was perplexed, Jun Sixie said that one of the three betrayed her and sold her out to the monsters, and yet, the rest of the three of them had returned safely – it seems like the traitor is still maintaining his facade in front of the other two.

He must've been afraid of the suspicions he would attract if something were to happen to too many of them at once, but he didn't foresee that Senior Martial Sister Jun was still alive!

Not long later, the four young ladies went on their own ways, before they left, they invited Zhong Yue over to visit their cave dwellings, Zhong Yue accepted their offer and said that he would visit them in the future. He stood up and sent them to the door, by which time, the Qi Practitioners in front of his cave dwellings that were beaten by him had all left.

He did not attack them with intent to kill; the Qi Practitioners were only beaten to unconsciousness, there were no heavy injuries.

After this incident, the other inner hall Qi Practitioners would have some understanding of his prowess and this would hopefully become a deterrent to any further provocation on their part in the future.

The Swords Gate Eight Halls, they form a complete system; all eight halls impart the disciples with their own abstruse quintessences, perhaps I can learn and overcome my shortcomings.

Zhong Yue settled his mind and thought, But my cultivation has increased too quickly, I know nothing about the level of Spirit Nurture. I wonder if there will be any hidden dangers left behind such a rapid advancement in levels. Xin Huo is still slumbering, he can't help me now … Oh yes, I can look for Elder Pu, he can surely point a way out for me for his vast knowledge!

Swords Gate upper house, Zhong Yue arrived back at this once familiar place to find Elder Pu in the middle of teaching a class, He stood outside and waited for the class to end. Not long later, the old man stopped the teachings and walked out of the teaching room. Upon seeing Zhong Yue, he smiled and said, "Junior Martial Brother Zhong is now a Qi Practitioner, how are you so free to come to the upper house? You must be at the level of Spirit Nurturing right? A Spirit Nurturing Qi Practitioner is still not fit to impart his knowledge to the disciples, you would have to achieve the state of [Spirit Soul as One] and advance to the level of Rebirth. Only then can you come to the upper house and teach the disciples."

Zhong Yue smiled and said, "Senior martial brother, I've already cultivated to the Rebirth stage, but I have a limited understanding regarding the level of Spirit Nurturing, I am afraid that my speed in cultivation could have left some latent dangers, that is why I am here to seek for Elder Pu's guidance."

"Rebirth?"

Elder Pu was shocked and exclaimed out involuntarily, "You've advanced to the level of Rebirth so quickly? How is it possible? Show me your atman, let me have a look!"

Zhong Yue then displayed his Great Sun Golden Crow, although his atman was small, it was still filled with immense strength and power.

"The Great Sun Golden Crow…."

Elder Pu gazed deeply at him, "You didn't manifest the Sword Spirit in the Ethereal Palace, but instead, you manifested the spirit of the Great Sun Golden Crow?"

Zhong Yue hesitated for a second, then Elder Pu laughed and said, "I know you have your secrets, it's fine if you'd rather not say. The spirit of the Great Sun Golden Crow – only a Gold Innate Spirit Body holder could have harvested it. With your vigorous accumulation of prowess strength, it is possible for you to bypass the level of Spirit Nurturing to advance to the Rebirth. As for whether it would leave behind any hidden danger, that is not something I can tell … Wait, I might just know a person that may be able to answer your question."

Zhong Yue was overjoyed, he quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude to Elder Pu.

Elder Pu smiled and said, "But I don't know if that person would be willing to help you, I will need to ask. My disciples are practicing the [ Spring Thunderbolt Sword Skill ] , I have just explained to them the totem permutations, but I don't have the time to delve into the quintessence of the technique yet, and it would be a hindrance to their progress if I were to leave. So, I will have you substitute in my place, while I head over and ask for that person's opinion. Deal?"

Zhong Yue was stunned, he said diffidently, "Am I fit to teach disciples?"

"You are already a Rebirth Qi Practitioner, no harm giving it a try."

Zhong Yue locked his brows as he entered the Knowledge Teaching Pavilion and sat on Elder Pu's spot, he glanced at the few dozens of upper house disciples below him while his heart palpitated in anxiousness.

The upper house disciples below the stage were all startled, their tongues were wagging, curiously discussing about the identity of the young man on the stage that looked about the same age as themselves.

Cold sweat rushed out of Zhong Yue's forehead, he opened his mouth and not knowing what he should say, was getting more flustered. All of a sudden, he thought to himself, I've been through life and death situations, killed and slaughtered monster Qi Practitioners, traveled to the sun and walked on the moon, I've witnessed the coffins of the gods with my own eyes, is simply teaching a class of juniors really going to be where I falter?

Just as his thoughts reached there, he regained his composure, smiled and opened his mouth, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to teach you the quintessence of the [ Spring Thunderbolt Sword Skill ]. The [ Spring Thunderbolt Sword Skill ], a totem of thunder with twelve permutations, learning all twelve is merely understanding the form. But that's not all you need to acquire the quintessence, you still need to grasp the imposing spirituality within. The thunder hails from the nine heavens; it is strong and powerful, imposing and majestic, its form ferocious, its rumble deafening, its spirituality like sword. All of you, come and follow me outside, I'll demonstrate and let you all take a good look at it. Watch carefully and study the twelve permutations of the thunder totem. It will then be easier for you all to grasp the spirituality within it."

Zhong Yue strode out of the Knowledge Teaching Pavilion, the disciples were shocked and overjoyed at the time, but their hearts were filled with doubts, Can this new teacher really galvanize the power of thunder and show us? He can't really be able to, can he? He only looks to be about the same age as us….

The disciples walked out of the pavilion, Zhong Yue's Great Sun Golden Crow Primordial Spirit flew up into the air, to the lightning zone above Swords Gate; the lightning suddenly converged and with a sudden flash of blinding light, a thunderbolt struck towards his Primordial Spirit!

Zhong Yue quickly recalled his Great Sun Primordial Spirit, the thunderbolt was drawn by his Primordial Spirit and followed behind like a sword ray; it struck in a zig-zagged pattern while the thunderous lightning bolted right at his Primordial Spirit!

KA-CHA——

Outside of the Knowledge Teaching Pavilion, a loud rumble of thunder could be heard, the sound echoed all around, vibrating the air particles with the resultant shockwaves impacting onto the ground.

The upper house disciples were all shuddering and staggering when the sounds of thunder rumbling pressed down onto them, their psyche and soul were suppressed by the dominating aura of the thunderbolt; their eyes were filled with respect and admiration as they fixed their gazes at Zhong Yue.

"What is the spirituality of the thunder? I believe it can be encapsulated into two passages, if you can understand them, then it'll be very simple and easy to acquire the quintessence."

Zhong Yue said didactically, "The first passage is 'The caves empty with the advent of the night spring thunder, the snakes slither and the insects swarm about; Earthworms contend with one another to leave the soil. They unburrow and touch upon the evergreen in exuberance! When the spring thunder strikes, every living being will be affrighted and the desolate winter will be banished!' This is the aura you will need!"