Heaven Bless Our Emei, Drawing Sword Like a Rainbow

Gu Shao'an was completely unaware of Miejue and the others' reactions.

As the wooden sword in his hand moved, Gu Shao'an sank into a peculiar state, as though he stood within a secluded, tranquil valley. Everything was calm, yet his thoughts flowed on like a babbling stream, ceaseless and unbroken.

As he performed the Sword Moves, Gu Shao'an unconsciously adjusted them, making the moves in his hand increasingly smooth and natural.

By the seventh repetition, Gu Shao'an's swordplay had gained another measure of nimble grace, along with a denser, more continuous quality.

He had clearly entered the realm of "Ascend the Hall."

Catching the change in the flavor of Gu Shao'an's swordplay, Miejue quietly drew a breath. Her eyes lit up as she looked at him.

As the foundational swordplay Emei taught its disciples, Willow Leaf Swordplay incorporated every basic Sword Move and could not be considered particularly profound.

Yet no matter what, for it to be a mandatory sword art for Emei disciples, Willow Leaf Swordplay naturally possessed its own unique merits.

Not to mention the other Emei disciples—even Zhao Jingxuan, Ding Minjun, and Miejue's other personal disciples would need at least one or two years of diligent practice before they could cultivate this swordplay to the realm of "Ascend the Hall."

This showed just how extraordinary Gu Shao'an's comprehension was.

In Miejue's view, Gu Shao'an's comprehension had absolutely reached the level of a Heavenly Pride.

Looking across the martial world, although Heavenly Pride talents emerged one after another among the younger generation, it was by no means easy for sects to recruit such outstanding disciples.

Even the mighty Wudang Sect, with Zhang Sanfeng presiding over it and standing alongside Shaolin as one of the Great Wei Kingdom's foremost pillars of the martial world, still had younger disciples of mixed quality.

Even Song Qingshu, the foremost disciple of the third generation and son of acting sect leader Song Yuanqiao, could only be called fairly talented, not truly astonishing.

One could imagine how difficult it was to find a disciple with exceptional talent.

Who would have thought that the disciple she had taken in on a whim would possess such astonishing talent?

Not only was his Bone Structure superb, but his comprehension was also this high.

"Heaven blesses our Emei!"

Murmuring inwardly, Miejue's gaze toward Gu Shao'an softened further.

**Willow Leaf Swordplay** has entered the Ascend the Hall realm. Achievement Points +50.

Just as Gu Shao'an's gaze swept over the prompt before him, Miejue's voice rang out.

"Good! To reach such a level upon first learning Willow Leaf Swordplay—Shao'an, your talent exceeds even my expectations."

Gu Shao'an replied with a smile, "Thank you for your praise, Master."

His manner remained humble and courteous. Though joy showed on his face, there was not the slightest hint of arrogance.

Seeing Gu Shao'an's reaction, Miejue nodded even more approvingly.

In Miejue's eyes, talent was important, but one's character was equally crucial.

Otherwise, once one's strength rose, a single misstep could lead them astray.

Just like another of Miejue's disciples.

Whatever she had thought of, Miejue first frowned, then let out a long sigh.

Collecting her thoughts, Miejue noticed the trace of fatigue on Gu Shao'an's face and changed the subject.

"Jingxuan, take Shao'an to the vacant bamboo courtyard. If he lacks anything, have someone bring it to him."

"As his Shijie, during the coming days, take Shao'an around Emei and let him familiarize himself with our sect."

Zhao Jingxuan and the others immediately cupped their fists. "This disciple obeys."

Miejue turned to Gu Shao'an. "You have already grasped the Qi Foundation. In the days ahead, your foremost priority will be strengthening your Qi Foundation and condensing inner force. If there is anything you do not understand, come find me at any time."

"Remember, the purpose of my life is to strengthen Emei. Since you are my, Miejue's, disciple, you must bear this in mind. From now on, place Emei first in all matters, and walk the path of righteousness in all things."

Gu Shao'an nodded, his expression solemn. "This disciple will remember it well."

Miejue nodded in satisfaction. Then, with a light tap of her toes, she soared into the air and glided like a great goose into a bamboo courtyard more than thirty meters away.

After Miejue entered the bamboo courtyard, Zhao Jingxuan and the others withdrew their gazes and led Gu Shao'an to the vacant bamboo courtyard.

The bamboo courtyard lay to the southeast. Though it was farthest from Miejue's own residence, it stood close to the cliff wall at the rear mountain. Facing south with its back to the north, it overlooked Emei's sea of clouds and rolling peaks. Beside it was a clear pool that had been carved out, accompanied by the gentle murmur of running water.

It was one of the best places in the rear mountain for taking in the scenery.

Its location was even better than Miejue's bamboo courtyard.

Gu Shao'an knew that this courtyard had originally been the residence of Miejue's disciple, Ji Xiaofu.

For Miejue to give the best-located place to a disciple showed just how much she favored Ji Xiaofu.

After taking Gu Shao'an around the bamboo courtyard once, Zhao Jingxuan said, "Junior Brother has just undergone the assessment, and practicing Willow Leaf Swordplay earlier also consumed much of your energy. I will have someone bring hot water shortly so you can wash up properly. At the beginning of the Hour of the Dragon tomorrow morning, I will come take you to morning practice."

Perhaps due to her own personality, Zhao Jingxuan was more like Miejue than Ding Minjun or Bei Jinyi. She gave off an unsmiling air, much like the stern eldest sister of a household.

"Thank you for the trouble, Shijie," Gu Shao'an replied.

Zhao Jingxuan nodded. "Since you are Master's disciple, we are family from now on. There is no need for such formality."

They had only met today. Even though Gu Shao'an had become their junior brother, it was impossible for them to grow familiar in such a short time.

After a brief exchange, Zhao Jingxuan and the others departed.

After returning to the main room, Gu Shao'an casually set his luggage aside. With a thought, a line of information appeared before him.

**Willow Leaf Swordplay** (Ascend the Hall)—Current Proficiency: 1/1000.

After finishing his practice of Willow Leaf Swordplay earlier, how could Gu Shao'an not understand what had happened?

While practicing Willow Leaf Swordplay, the effect of the talent trait he had acquired today had unexpectedly triggered.

It had greatly increased Gu Shao'an's comprehension for a short time, allowing him to master Willow Leaf Swordplay to a level approaching Ascend the Hall in an extremely brief period.

"Worthy of being another top-tier golden talent trait. With this 'Sudden Enlightenment' trait, my efficiency in cultivating any martial art will be greatly improved in the future."

Next, Gu Shao'an glanced at his Achievement Points.

Looking at the 1,060 Achievement Points, then at the roulette draw section of the panel, he said, "I hope my first draw gives me something good!"

With that thought, Gu Shao'an willed it into action.

The next instant, as the Achievement Points he had barely had time to warm up dropped by one thousand, a roulette wheel abruptly appeared before Gu Shao'an and began spinning rapidly.

A few breaths later, once the roulette wheel stopped, a prompt appeared before Gu Shao'an.

Obtained purple trait: Drawing Sword Like a Rainbow.