Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art!

Dazhu Peak, Peak Master's Hall.

At this moment, Tian Buyi and Su Ru stood before the young man reeking faintly of alcohol, their expressions grave and disbelieving.

"Little Ye! How strong have you become?"

"The Taiji Xuanqing Dao Yuqing Realm technique I gave you before—what level have you cultivated it to?"

Su Ru spoke first. Her lovely face was filled with emotion as she looked at Bai Ye.

Hearing this, Bai Ye looked somewhat helpless. If he had known, he should not have flown on his sword yesterday, much less shown off so loudly.

He had not expected to be dragged here by his master and mistress directly afterward.

Judging by the two of them, trying to bluff his way through this would probably be difficult.

"Mistress, I have successfully cultivated the Taiji Xuanqing Dao to the second level. Yesterday—yes, just yesterday—I broke through!"

After pondering for a moment, Bai Ye answered Tian Buyi and Su Ru with a solemn expression.

"Oh?"

Su Ru fixed her beautiful eyes on Bai Ye and said with a faint smile, "The second level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao?"

"So you really are a genius. In just three months, you managed to break through to the second level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao."

"No, no, it is all thanks to Master and Mistress's excellent guidance!" Bai Ye replied with an embarrassed smile.

At that moment, Tian Buyi, standing beside her, could no longer hold back. He stared at Bai Ye and said, "You are lying through your teeth. The second level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao cannot allow sword flight at all."

"Besides, do you think we do not know? You broke through to the second level the very next day after receiving the Taiji Xuanqing Dao technique."

"And now you claim you only broke through to the second level yesterday? You have grown bold enough to try fooling your own master and mistress."

Huh???

As soon as those words came out—

Bai Ye's face went blank.

Seeing the anger on Tian Buyi's face and the meaningful smile on Su Ru's, he knew he had been caught this time.

"Hahaha~~!"

"Master, Mistress, this disciple remembered incorrectly."

"I did indeed break through to the second level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao earlier. Over these past three months, after cultivating day and night without slacking, this disciple finally broke through to the fourth level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao yesterday, reaching the mid-stage of the Yuqing Realm."

Bai Ye immediately laughed awkwardly and hurriedly explained.

"You have really grown guts. You dare deceive your master and mistress to our faces. Once your strength grows a little greater, will you dare betray your master and destroy your ancestors?" The anger on Tian Buyi's face had yet to fade as he glared fiercely at Bai Ye.

"Enough, Buyi."

"Little Ye is merely keeping his abilities hidden. That is a good thing as well."

Su Ru spoke up at that moment, then looked at Bai Ye with narrowed, smiling eyes. "Little Ye, did you just say that you have already broken through to the fourth level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao?"

"You have cultivated for only a little over three months, yet you have reached such a realm!"

"With your talent, you may well rival Grandmaster Qingye of our Qingyun Sect."

"No, no, with my poor aptitude, how could I dare compare myself to Grandmaster Qingye? I was merely lucky." Bai Ye hurriedly explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Tian Buyi truly could not hold back any longer. "What nonsense are you spouting?!"

"If your talent is considered poor, then would everyone in the Qingyun Sect, including your master and mistress, not all be trash?!"

Bai Ye's smiling face fell.

Good heavens!

Comparing people really could drive one to death from anger!

If this fellow was considered poorly talented, then would everyone in the Qingyun Sect not be trash?

Tian Buyi looked at Bai Ye with both love and hatred in his heart!

What he loved was that after all these years, Tian Buyi had finally taken in a peerless genius.

What he hated was that this disciple of his actually dared play dumb before him. If he was not beaten for three days, he would tear the roof off the house.

"Master, Mistress, this disciple would never harbor such thoughts."

"This disciple may have broken through so quickly due to a bit of luck. Hahaha... it was all just good luck."

Bai Ye hurriedly explained.

Tian Buyi and Su Ru were his master and mistress, after all. He could not afford to offend them.

"Enough."

"Little Ye, we will not pry into your cultivation any further. We only hope that you walk the righteous path and do nothing that violates the rules of the sect."

"As for hiding your abilities, hide them if you wish."

Su Ru finally spoke.

Hearing this, Bai Ye inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly assured them that he would never do anything like betraying the sect.

Upon hearing that, Tian Buyi and Su Ru exchanged a glance and nodded faintly, clearly satisfied.

"As for your cultivation, do whatever you want. I do not intend to meddle anymore. You have your own ideas, and as your master, I will not make things difficult for you."

"Although your cultivation has advanced quickly, remember that faster is not always better. You must also consolidate your foundation and temper your body. At the same time, a cultivator needs Divine Arts to assist them in battle."

"Without the support of Divine Arts, no matter how powerful your cultivation is, it will be useless."

Tian Buyi's expression softened as he looked at Bai Ye, though his tone remained slightly stern.

Divine Arts?!

That was indeed true.

In this world of immortals and demons, a Divine Art could greatly enhance one's strength. Though he possessed the sign-in system, the Divine Arts he had obtained from it were few and far between.

Bai Ye frowned slightly, feeling troubled.

Then Bai Ye raised his head and looked expectantly at Tian Buyi. "Master, do you mean that you are going to teach me a Divine Art of the Qingyun Sect?!"

Tian Buyi had specifically brought this up, so he clearly intended to pass down a Daoist technique or Divine Art.

Hearing this, Tian Buyi kept a straight face as he took out an ancient book from his robes and casually tossed it to Bai Ye.

"You are so capable, so I will give this to you. Memorize it within three days, then return it."

Bai Ye caught the ancient book. The moment he saw the large characters on its cover, he was overjoyed.

"Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art!"

It was actually the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art!

This was one of the four great inherited Divine Arts of the Qingyun Sect, possessing boundless power.

Seeing Bai Ye's excited expression, Tian Buyi said with a stern face, "Do not celebrate too soon. Although the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art is powerful, its effectiveness depends on the user. Otherwise, it is nothing more than an empty reputation."

"This disciple understands. This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently and live up to Master's expectations." Bai Ye restrained his joy and cupped his hands.

Tian Buyi nodded slightly at Bai Ye's response, then waved his hand. "Go. Do not stay here and embarrass yourself."

"And tomorrow, do not run around or drink."

"Tomorrow, come with me to the Ancestral Hall and pay respects to the many forebears of the Qingyun Sect."

Bai Ye happily put away the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art. At that moment, no matter what Tian Buyi said, he agreed to it all.

After Bai Ye left, only Tian Buyi and Su Ru remained in the hall.

Su Ru looked at her husband, her expression changing slightly as she slowly asked, "Going to the Ancestral Hall... are you going to accept Little Ye as a true disciple?"

"His talent is exceptional, in no way inferior to Grandmaster Qingye, and... Senior Brother Wan.

"I want to tell Senior Brother Wan that I, too, have a disciple of outstanding talent. I hope that his spirit in heaven will bless this child." Tian Buyi's expression dimmed as he spoke.