Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return-Chapter 1138: Why Am I Used as a Negative Example

"Cough, cough, do you really think I can still give Mu Hanyan a hard time?" Nie Fangsheng smiled bitterly as he spoke.

"What, could it be that his Sword Casting Technique is stronger than Master’s?" Two disciples exclaimed simultaneously.

"If it’s a sword casting competition, I won’t lose to him, but trying to trouble him isn’t easy either." Nie Fangsheng sighed deeply.

"Then why do you want us to keep an eye on him?" a disciple asked, puzzled.

"Do you remember the legend I mentioned before?" Nie Fangsheng paused, then answered his own question, "According to our ancestors, the Nie Family’s Sword Casting Technique derives from a set of swordsmanship because this swordsmanship is too mysterious for anyone to master. Thus, some turned it into a Sword Casting Technique.

The Nie Family’s Sword Casting Technique has been inherited through countless generations, over many millennia, yet no one has ever reached the Perfect Realm, nor truly refined an Inheriting Divine Sword. They say only by comprehending the swordsmanship behind the thirty-six moves of the Sword Casting Technique can one truly grasp its ultimate secret and refine a true Inheriting Divine Sword!" Nie Fangsheng spoke wistfully.

"Master means to say that Mu Hanyan has quickly learned your ancestral thirty-six Sword Casting Techniques because he mastered that swordsmanship?" The two disciples finally understood, their expressions even more surprised.

"It’s very possible. Initially, I thought the rumor was unreliable. But after seeing Mu Hanyan, I guessed that the legend might be true. These days, keep an eye on Mu Hanyan. I also need to immerse myself in cultivation to see if I can deduce that swordsmanship." Nie Fangsheng nodded as he spoke.

"Yes, Master," the two disciples replied respectfully. Bowing their heads, they recalled Mu Hanyan’s calm demeanor, feeling somewhat fascinated and even inexplicably awe-struck.

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Leaving Yingfeng Building, Mu Hanyan and others returned to Wenjian Valley, rested for a night, and then headed to Tenglong Academy.

According to the rules of Longyan Academy, two days every month are dedicated to imparting Cultivation Techniques, and two more days to Battle Skills. Compared to learning strange and mysterious arts, the time spent on Cultivation and Battle Skills is noticeably less, seen by outsiders as potentially neglecting priorities.

But Mu Hanyan wouldn’t think so. Those chosen by Longyan Academy are basically young elites (except for Ling Baobao, who protests being used as a negative example, wondering why he’s singled out), already possessing considerable strength. Many have been cultivating inherited skills since childhood, and learning other Cultivation and Battle Skills merely serves as a supplement, helping enhance their comprehension of Sword Dao.

Moreover, general disciples are mentored once enrolled, and can seek guidance from their tutors if confused. So Longyan Academy teaches only the most essential Cultivation and Battle Skills, perhaps one of which is enough to benefit them for life, avoiding unnecessary time wastage since having too many can be counterproductive.

Conversely, learning more of the strange and mysterious arts greatly aids them in comprehending laws, further improving their skills. After all, Longyan Academy cultivates elites, not mediocrities. If one only wishes to learn Battle Skills and Cultivation Techniques, without aspiring to reach Sword Saint Realm or higher, one could attend other major academies instead, making Longyan Academy unnecessary.

The hour was early, yet the huge square beneath Soaring Dragon Tower was already filled with academy disciples, ranging from as young as fifteen or sixteen to those whose temples had turned gray.

Mu Hanyan, after being in the spotlight long enough these two days, decided to keep a low profile. He found an inconspicuous spot among the crowd to sit.

As soon as the hour arrived, a nondescript elder soared up to Soaring Dragon Tower.

Wind Control Skill! Mu Hanyan immediately recognized it as a skill only Sword Saints could freely display.

Previously, he heard that the tutor for this session was named Xia Yuanlong, seemingly insignificant, but unexpectedly, he turned out to be an expert in the Sword Saint Realm.

Longyan Academy truly harbors hidden talents, where even an unassuming tutor is in the Sword Saint Realm.

Xia Yuanlong’s display stunned not only Mu Hanyan but also thousands of academy disciples beneath the platform, bringing absolute silence to the entire square.

"I am Xia Yuanlong. Today, I will demonstrate the Thunder Sound Wind Demon Sword. Observe well." The elder wasted no words and began demonstrating the swordsmanship methodically.

His movements were not quick, but amid his swings with the longsword, winds gathered, and faint sounds of thunder could be heard, the sword force surging, stirring a torrent of roaring wind. Under such powerful sword power, some young disciples turned pale and broke into cold sweats.

Observing Xia Yuanlong’s Thunder Sound Wind Demon Sword, Mu Hanyan felt his heart race, realizing that this swordsmanship wasn’t exceedingly sophisticated, yet its Sword Intent penetrated the heavens and earth. As the Sword Force unfolded, it introduced a subtle resonance throughout the world.

Sword Dao, undoubtedly, this was the true Sword Dao. The present Xia Yuanlong had already discovered his own Sword Dao.

He demonstrated this Thunder Sound Wind Demon Sword not for the disciples to learn his swordsmanship, but to deeply sense his Sword Dao, providing opportunities to grasp their own future Sword Dao.

Understanding this, Mu Hanyan dared not slacken, fully immersing himself in the Sword Intent of Thunder Sound Wind Demon.

Sword techniques emerged in his mind, precisely the sword techniques comprehended from the Nie Family’s thirty-six Sword Casting Techniques yesterday.

Yesterday, focused solely on countering Nie Fangsheng’s challenges, Mu Hanyan didn’t cultivate this sword technique thoroughly; however, he practiced for half the night after returning from Yingfeng Building.

Yet similar to cultivating the Nine Heavens Star Falling Sword initially, the more this swordsmanship was practiced, the more its endless wonders were discovered, presenting layers of intricacy and myriad transformations.

The greater Mu Hanyan’s comprehension of this swordsmanship, the tougher cultivation became, its countless challenges exhausting her mind, eventually leaving her utterly fatigued, forcing her to rest.

But now, relying on the Sword Intent of Xia Yuanlong’s Thunder Sound Wind Demon Sword, many previously unclear aspects suddenly dawned on her.

Overjoyed, Mu Hanyan found that under Xia Yuanlong’s deliberate exertion, his sword’s Sword Intent could aid disciples in comprehending other sword techniques.

Recalling past efforts to fathom a sword technique, often fasting and meditating in seclusion for weeks, seeking chances, even fighting Exotic Beasts in Longyan Mountain’s depths, Mu Hanyan couldn’t help but smile wryly.

No wonder so many noble family’s sons would break their heads to squeeze into Longyan Academy; once a Long Yan Disciple, immense benefits follow. Yet, Mu Hanyan overlooked that while many sought such advantages, merely attending the academy did not guarantee universal benefits. Tremendous comprehension is needed for such insights to be personally utilized.