Chapter 181: Chapter 123: Great Advancement in Cultivation, Disciples’ Loyalty (Part 3)

What is the difference from the main site of the Primordial Sect?

The division still occurs.

Whether it’s a sect or a martial hall, if they cannot stay united, how are they different from a loose pile of sand?

Handling it this way might not strengthen the Primordial Martial Arts Hall’s power; rather, it may weaken significantly due to internal friction.

There must be another way to think about it.

"Let me look at the Seven Stars Sword Manual."

"Here..."

Han Xiaoru, bewildered, handed over the sword manual, noticing Chen Ping quickly frowning, flipping through the book, occasionally gesturing with his fingers, clearly learning.

She was confused and felt embarrassed to ask.

She thought about whether to have those former disciples of Changkong Martial Arts Hall switch to the Primordial Swordsmanship.

To follow the Primordial Sect’s main site and ban practicing the Seven-Star Sword.

Otherwise, in this vast martial hall, forming cliques and practicing different martial arts would become challenging to manage in the future.

"Senior Sister, let me do it."

Chen Ping instantly saw through what Han Xiaoru was thinking, her dilemma already evident in her brows.

After his "Trace Origin and Steal Fortune" triggered, attaching to the rebel Gu Chen, the greatest gain was unquestionably the Sword Gang Stream.

Moreover, he learned that in the relics of the Celestial Star Sect back then, there was a "Three Yang Heart-Burning Technique" that could perfectly solve the Sword Gang Stream issue.

This is a future hope for vying for the Celestial List.

It’s beneficial in the long run.

The short-term gains are undeniably there.

That is the experience in cultivating the Silver Body Realm and the sword technique of the Seven-Star Sword.

Naturally, Chen Ping had learned them all.

One must admit, regardless of Gu Chen’s character or stance, his talent for Qi Blood Body Refining was truly strong.

Calling him a genius somewhat underestimates him.

If not for his exceptionalness, Gao Yue wouldn’t have had him infiltrate the Primordial Martial Arts Hall to learn techniques while consistently painting a rosy picture to entrap him.

Similarly, Han Wushang wouldn’t have immediately accepted Gu Chen into the sect as a direct disciple, placing great expectations on him daily, nurturing him as if he were a biological son.

Gu Chen didn’t disappoint either.

Not only did he master the Seven-Star Sword entirely, but he also quickly learned the Sword Gang Stream.

Most remarkably, he was the second among all disciples to achieve the Silver Body Realm.

One must know that Senior Brother Zhang Gu had been cultivating the Primordial Golden Body Technique for ten years, recently breaking through with accumulated effort.

Han Xiaoru, though her study didn’t span ten years, had seven or eight years, still revolving at the Iron Body Realm Perfection.

Yet Gu Chen only trained for three years.

Even while distracted.

His Qi and Blood Body Refining realm had already surpassed both Zhang Gu and Han Xiaoru.

Such talent and cultivation speed.

Even Han Wushang couldn’t help but regard him differently.

As a result, this bald figure, upon killing Gao Yue, knew full well that his rebellious disciple had quietly escaped beyond the courtyard. Despite feeling anger and fury, the thought of slaying him mercilessly didn’t persist because nurturing him was too costly.

Just like any old father, recognizing their son as a rebel, yet unable to resist the hope of redemption.

Always harboring some unrealistic hopes.

This exactly motivated Chen Ping to chase toward the back entrance, seeking confrontation.

He understood better than anyone that the more talented your opponent, the less you can afford to let them go.

Otherwise, it becomes an unending hidden menace.

Don’t turn a small catastrophe into a major disaster.

Really, if Gu Chen achieves prominence and allies with Beizhou Barbarians.

His cultivation advances rapidly, eventually counterattacking.

The Primordial Martial Arts Hall might be unable to withstand it.

Such an individual, Chen Ping absorbed his Silver Body Realm cultivation and enlightenment entirely.

The sword theories of the Seven Stars Sword Mastery Level were also comprehended.

At this moment, rereading the "Seven Stars Sword Manual" in front of Han Xiaoru was just a guise for concealment.

In fact, relying on the foundation of the Clear Wind Shadowless Sword Perfection.

Upon re-studying the Seven Stars Sword.

He discovered that as a similar technique-focused sword method, the sword theories were interconnected...though he couldn’t directly achieve Perfection or generate Seven Stars Sword Intent, he had certainly achieved Great Success.

He integrated the Clear Wind Sword Intent into the Seven Stars Sword, almost simulating Seven Stars Sword Perfection.

At least, these disciples wouldn’t discern it.

Holding such a powerful Seven Stars Sword lineage in hand.

Who would dare be dissatisfied, who would dare challenge?

"Fellow Junior Disciples, if you later wish to continue practicing the Seven Stars Swordsmanship, it is not impossible."

Chen Ping stood at the front, speaking loudly.

Underneath, the commotion gradually faded, the crowd quietly listened.

Due to his formidable prowess in matches and afterward personally slaying the Innate Expert Great Desert Mad Saber Shusun Xiao’s might, nobody dared speak up.

Even the eldest disciple from the original Changkong Martial Arts Hall, Li Yanzong, is no exception.

"Those wishing to learn Primordial Swordsmanship and Primordial Golden Body Technique may seek the guidance of Senior Brother. As for the continued training in Seven Stars Sword, those who don’t understand can come to me for instruction."

Sometimes one must be humble, sometimes humility is unnecessary.

Given the external pressures right now, external affairs must first stabilize internally, and someone has to step up quickly to unify internally.

At this moment, one must insistently seize the responsibility.

Chen Ping suggested incorporating the Changkong Martial Arts Hall into the Primordial Martial Arts Hall, having certain calculations in mind for these individuals’ potential contribution.

Since Han Wushang and Sima Rou did not obstruct, they presumably recognized his approach.

Therefore, Chen Ping no longer hesitated, personally stepping up to win hearts.

Seeing the suspicion and disbelief in the eyes of the Changkong Martial Arts Hall disciples, Chen Ping didn’t rush to explain, just smiled at Li Yangguang: "Tenth Junior Brother, if your injury is okay, why don’t you come up and spar with me. We’re not comparing cultivation or Qi Blood, only swordsmanship."

"Me?"

Li Yangguang’s thoughts wandered beyond the heavens, his mood in extreme dejection.

Not only grieving his master’s death but also worrying if the Primordial Martial Arts Hall would secretly kill him...

After all, he’s the eldest disciple from the original Changkong Martial Arts Hall. Even though he has no thoughts of revenge and wishes to join the Primordial Martial Arts Hall peacefully, would others believe him?

Moreover, if those disciples who learned the Seven Stars Sword place their swordsmanship hopes on him, would it incite the Primordial Martial Arts Hall’s suspicion?

One thought initiates, another dissipates; Li Yangguang’s emotions are thrown around.

Daring not to rebel, yet the future seems devoid of any hope.

His gaze vacant, barely reacting to Chen Ping’s words.

"Yes, you."

I’ve managed ninth position; those who entered later must line up behind.

Chen Ping smiled, "Let’s compare the Seven Stars Sword...Of course, any other junior disciples who are proficient in the Seven Stars Swordsmanship can also step forward to try it."

It’s just a friendly match, touching but not injuring; don’t worry I’ll hurt you."

"Alright, regarding Seven Stars Swordsmanship, Li indeed has some insights. Since Senior Brother Chen graciously invites, dare I not comply?"

Li Yangguang steels himself to take the stage, internally perturbed by the tenth junior brother ranking yet unclear about the emotion.

Of course, the greater discomfort stems from Chen Ping’s dismissive attitude toward the Seven Stars Swordsmanship.

I’ve diligently studied for seven years, mastering the Seven Stars Sword...

And you’ve just skimmed it, now wanting to compare swords with me?

Were it another sword method or comparing Qi Blood cultivation, naturally, I’m inferior.

However, intending to disgrace the Seven Stars Sword seems overly presumptuous.

Li Yangguang maintained a neutral expression, forced cheerfulness, making a sword salute: "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother."

His right chest bone was injured, yet Internal Qi cultivated to Opening the Eight Extraordinary Meridians level, the body nourished by Inner Qi, remains robust.

Unless deploying full power, frantically utilizing Inner Qi, the injury should have minimal impact.

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