Hundred Swords Art

The next morning, the sun shone brightly.

Chu Liang woke up and washed up as usual, taking his time. He combed his hair like an adult and put on a handsome, fitted outfit.

He was going to meet Senior Sister Jiang for lunch.

He went all the way to Pagoda Peak, following the same path as yesterday to the Water Curtain Cave. The Baize cub didn't appear the whole way, which made Chu Liang a little curious.

But as soon as he reached the entrance of the cave, he heard Jiang Xiaobai's scolding voice from inside.

"I just got a new mattress yesterday, and you bit it! Bite it again! See if I don't hit you next time!"

There was also the Baize cub's soft "woof woof" whimpering.

Chu Liang used his Divine Sense to peek inside and saw that the mess from yesterday had completely disappeared, and the cave had returned to its original state. Jiang Xiaobai was sitting cross-legged on the bed, looking furious.

The Baize cub was standing on its hind legs beside her, its head tilted back, a brick balanced on its nose.

One could see fresh bite marks on the new mattress.

Well, well, this Baize divine beast actually tears up the house.

Chu Liang couldn't help but smile, then cleared his throat and said, "Senior Sister Jiang, I'm here."

"Ah, come in," Jiang Xiaobai called out.

When Chu Liang walked into the cave again, he saw her standing tall and graceful, wearing a long fringed dress with an exquisite hair bun. In the cool light around her, she looked like an immortal fairy who had lived in the mountains for a thousand years.

In the blink of an eye, the speed of her change in demeanor was astonishing.

"This..." Chu Liang glanced at the Baize cub, which immediately shook off the brick and bounced towards Chu Liang.

"Hmm?" Jiang Xiaobai frowned.

"Woof..." The Baize cub immediately stopped, stood against the wall in a wronged manner, and even used its two paws to pick up the brick and place it back on its nose.

It was exceptionally well-behaved.

Chu Liang smiled and said, "What's so serious? It's just a child."

"If you don't study seriously later, you'll get the same treatment," Jiang Xiaobai said, giving him no quarter.

The Baize cub's large eyes rolled around, glancing sideways at Chu Liang, and actually showed a hint of anticipation.

Alright.

Does it really want me to stand in punishment with it?

Chu Liang immediately changed the subject and said, "Why is the Shu Mountain's Mountain Guardian Beast so obedient to Senior Sister Jiang?"

"Actually, I don't know either..." Jiang Xiaobai said, "When I was very young, Baize baby often came to play with me. It grew up with me. It's like, do you know why it's close to you?"

Chu Liang shook his head.

He really didn't know this.

If you were to talk about top-tier talent, Jiang Xiaobai was, but he was far from it; if you were to talk about being kind-hearted... but there were too many people like that.

"Maybe it only plays with good-looking people," Chu Liang finally said.

"Indeed," Jiang Xiaobai admitted without hesitation.

After a few pleasantries, Jiang Xiaobai got straight to the point. "Today, I plan to teach you the Hundred Swords Art. You know about it, right?"

Hundred Swords Art?

Chu Liang certainly knew.

This was considered one of the most basic sword arts within the Shu Mountain Sect, but while basic, it was by no means weak and had immense potential for growth.

From a hundred to a thousand, from a thousand to ten thousand, if one cultivated it to the Ten Thousand Swords Art, it would be a top-tier Divine Power on the same level as the Heavenly Sword Art.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Jiang." He stood up and faced Jiang Xiaobai solemnly, showing the same respect he would to his Master.

"The essence of the Hundred Swords Art lies in transforming Qi into swords, where Qi and sword merge."

Jiang Xiaobai first explained the corresponding incantations and hand seals for the Hundred Swords Art to Chu Liang.

All Divine Powers, when cultivated to a profound level, could be unleashed at will, with techniques driven by thought. However, beginners still needed to follow the steps meticulously.

Using both mouth and hands would yield twice the results with half the effort.

Chu Liang watched the serious Jiang Xiaobai, her hair gently swaying, her eyes bright, her skin reflecting a soft glow. He couldn't help but feel a little lost in thought.

After finishing her explanation, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Chu Liang, who seemed to be spacing out, and slightly furrowed her brow. "Hey?"

"I'm listening," Chu Liang immediately snapped back to attention.

"Then repeat what I just said," Jiang Xiaobai's gaze was unfriendly.

Chu Liang then repeated all the key points she had just explained, including the extra detailed explanations, without missing a single word.

Jiang Xiaobai listened, slightly surprised. "Your memory is quite exceptional... Hmph, your ability to multitask is also good. You are indeed suitable for practicing the Hundred Swords Art."

"Thank you for the compliment, Senior Sister Jiang," Chu Liang said with a calm expression, as if nothing had happened.

"In short, you've remembered all the key points of the Hundred Swords Art. There's one more important thing: don't blindly pursue quantity. It's best to precisely control each sword shadow before trying to increase the number of sword shadows. A Hundred Swords Art that moves with your will is stronger than a chaotic and numerous Ten Thousand Swords Art," Jiang Xiaobai added.

"I've noted it," Chu Liang nodded.

"Shu Mountain disciples usually take about seven days to master the Hundred Swords Art. Since I'm teaching you personally, the requirements are naturally a bit higher. I'll give you three days," Jiang Xiaobai continued. "If you succeed within three days, I'll teach you other Divine Powers next time. If you haven't learned it in three days, there won won't be a next time."

"That's excellent," Chu Liang said, a hint of joy in his voice.

He had thought this was a one-time deal, but now there was a chance for long-term teaching, which he was naturally happy about.

Then, following Jiang Xiaobai's instructions, he began to try. He activated his Flying Sword Bracelet, formed the hand seal, and circulated his True Qi.

"Splitting light and snatching shadows, moving as I please! Haste!"

Chichichichichi—

In an instant, the flying sword split into a hundred sword shadows, dazzling the eyes. Chu Liang closed his eyes and his mind moved.

Crash...

The flying swords in the air fell to the ground one after another, and the sword shadows vanished in an instant.

"That's not right." Before Jiang Xiaobai could point it out, Chu Liang himself felt that something was wrong. "I can't possibly distribute my Divine Sense to every single sword. One person can't have a hundred wills. It should be... each sword has its own will, and I just need to give them commands."

"They aren't dead flying swords, but a living army."

"Splitting light and snatching shadows, moving as I please! Haste!"

Chichichichi—

Once again, sword shadows flickered. This time, a hundred sword lights surrounded Chu Liang, orderly, as if arrayed.

"Go!" Chu Liang flicked his finger seals, and the flying swords immediately soared and galloped, the sound of them breaking through the air merging into one.

With a slight movement of his fingertips, they sometimes arranged themselves in a straight line, and sometimes in a V-shape.

Jiang Xiaobai watched Chu Liang's already mature Hundred Swords Art, her pupils couldn't help but widen a bit, somewhat surprised.

Ordinary Shu Mountain disciples usually start by turning one sword into two, then ten, then a hundred, going through a gradual process before slowly grasping the key points.

There were some crucial aspects she had planned to point out after Chu Liang failed a few times and gained some understanding, as that would be the most efficient. She hadn't expected Chu Liang to be close to success from the start, failing only once and then directly comprehending everything himself.

She had originally thought that setting three days for Chu Liang was already a very demanding condition.

Although she herself had only taken one day to cultivate this basic Hundred Swords Art, she was, after all, the legendary Immortal Spirit Body, and her astonishing talent was incomparable to ordinary people.

Her idea was that if he could master it within three days, it would show he was a promising talent. It was just a pity that the Master he followed was so frustrating... In that case, it was only right for her to help a fellow disciple with potential. If he couldn't, then the Shu Mountain Sect didn't lack a mediocre person, and she naturally didn't need to waste her time.

But what was Chu Liang doing?

If ordinary disciples took seven days to practice, core disciples took three days, and genius disciples took one day...

How long did he take?

Twice!

This was simply too exaggerated. If it weren't for his previous appearance not looking like he was faking it, Jiang Xiaobai would even suspect that he already knew this Divine Power and was trying to trick her here.

Chu Liang commanded the multitude of sword shadows, practicing for a while, before finally retracting the flying swords with a hint of excitement. Then he opened his eyes: "Senior Sister Jiang, I think I understand a little."

Hehe.

Is that just a little?

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "You are... quite smart."

"Any progress is thanks to Senior Sister Jiang's excellent teaching," Chu Liang smiled slightly.

Am I smart?

He had also seriously considered this question before. When he was young, he had once thought he was indeed exceptionally smart, but...

Later, he found out he was just average.

After all, he was only third in the entire province.

Thanks to "I am Su Changyu and also the Golden Crow of the Ten Prime Ministers" for becoming the sixth Alliance Leader of this book. Thank you very much. I just forgot to mention, I wish everyone a happy May Day holiday.

I don't have a holiday, I have to work overtime to save my dwindling manuscript reserves.