The Pride of a Sword Cultivator! Claiming the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament Championship!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Tian Buyi was so excited that he did not know what to say.

His Grand Bamboo Peak had been silent for so long.

Was it finally going to rise again?

"Whoosh!"

The light sword in Wang Quan Yan's hand dissipated.

After hearing Su Ru's praise, a faint smile appeared on his face, but he said nothing...

Actually.

Su Ru had still been too conservative.

Top three?

No, no, no!

The champion of this Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament...

Wang Quan Yan had claimed it in advance!

As a Sword Cultivator.

Wang Quan Yan had always possessed considerable pride. He simply had not shown it normally. As for whether others would call him arrogant?

He did not care.

After all.

Wang Quan Yan had the qualifications to be arrogant.

Did he not?

Strength, talent, and the sword in his hand!

Those were the foundations of his arrogance and pride!

Su Ru continued testing Grand Bamboo Peak's other disciples, except the weapon in her hand had changed from a magical sword back into its original wooden switch.

"Ahhh!!"

Before long.

Miserable screams gradually rang out one after another.

Wang Quan Yan shook his head.

He turned and left.

At the same time.

Tian Buyi had also left early.

Wang Quan Yan only saw him fly on his sword toward Tongtian Peak. He had no idea what he was going there for...

Tongtian Peak, Jade Purity Hall.

Tian Buyi entered the main hall with a broad smile on his face.

"Junior Brother Tian..."

True Person Dao Xuan set aside what he was working on.

His gentle gaze fell upon the plump Tian before him.

However,

before he could speak.

Tian Buyi burst into laughter and said, "Sect Leader Senior Brother, how did you know that my seventh disciple broke through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"Not only did he break through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity, he also reclaimed five years' worth of cultivation in one go and directly reached the Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm..."

"?"

Who even asked you?

True Person Dao Xuan shook his head with a smile.

The moment he saw Tian Buyi.

He already knew why the man had come.

It was nothing but showing off.

"Xiao Yan broke through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity? I knew I had not misjudged him..."

True Person Dao Xuan stroked his beard.

However,

at that moment.

His body stiffened slightly, as though the realization had come belatedly.

Wait...

What had he just heard?

Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm?

Had he heard wrong?

"Junior Brother Tian, did you just say that Xiao Yan has now reached the Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm?!"

True Person Dao Xuan was utterly shocked.

Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm?

Had Wang Quan Yan not only been at the Third Layer of Jade Purity not long ago?

He had directly reached the Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm overnight?

This...

Had to be fake, right?

"That's right!"

Tian Buyi knew True Person Dao Xuan did not believe him, but he had a reason to convince him. "Sect Leader Senior Brother, you must have noticed that sword strike from last night, right? If Xiao Yan were merely at the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity, how could he possibly unleash such a shocking sword strike?!"

"That's true..."

"How could someone at the mere Fourth Layer of Jade Purity possibly deliver such a sword strike?"

True Person Dao Xuan came back to his senses.

Yet his heart remained shaken.

After all, this was simply too outrageous!

To climb from the Third Layer of Jade Purity to the Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm in a single night!

Such a thing had never occurred from ancient times until now!

"Junior Brother Tian."

"Tell me the entire course of events from beginning to end."

True Person Dao Xuan spoke seriously.

He still found it somewhat hard to believe...

"Fine."

Tian Buyi readily agreed.

He recounted Wang Quan Yan's explanation to True Person Dao Xuan. In essence, Wang Quan Yan had not been unable to break through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity all these years; he had merely devoted all his cultivation to comprehending 'Heaven and Earth One Sword.'

Now.

His comprehension was complete.

His cultivation returned to him.

Naturally, he had reached the Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm.

Or rather—

This had been his original cultivation realm all along.

"So that was it?"

"So that was it!!"

True Person Dao Xuan suddenly understood.

A trace of astonishment appeared on his face.

No matter what?

Wang Quan Yan's talent was unparalleled!

Even Ancestor Qingye in his day? He probably could not compare to Wang Quan Yan!

"Junior Brother Tian..."

"Congratulations on taking in such an excellent disciple."

"And he will be your excellent son-in-law in the future as well."

True Person Dao Xuan said with a smile.

The moment those words fell.

The smile on Tian Buyi's face immediately froze.

"Hmm?"

True Person Dao Xuan was slightly taken aback.

Why was Junior Brother Tian making that expression?

Had he said something wrong?

Surely not?

"Junior Brother Tian, you..."

True Person Dao Xuan wanted to say something.

But,

Tian Buyi interrupted him and sighed. "Alas, Sect Leader Senior Brother does not know. The marriage agreement between Ling'er and Xiao Yan..."

"Has already been dissolved."

Tian Buyi let out a soft sigh.

He looked somewhat weary.

"The marriage agreement was dissolved?"

True Person Dao Xuan was slightly startled. He frowned and said, "What exactly happened?"

"It is a long story."

Tian Buyi gently shook his head.

As the saying went, family shame should not be aired in public.

Tian Ling'er having feelings for Qi Hao could be considered minor, or it could be considered serious...

If viewed seriously?

Calling it infidelity would not be an exaggeration.

After all.

She still had a marriage agreement with Wang Quan Yan at the time.

"Forget it."

"It was only a marriage agreement."

"Junior Brother Tian, there is no need for you to take it to heart. If Xiao Yan ever takes a liking to a disciple from any sect or school, have him come directly to me. I will personally visit their door and propose marriage for him..."

True Person Dao Xuan stroked his beard.

He was not someone who enjoyed gossip. Just from Tian Buyi's ugly expression? He could tell there was surely more to the matter.

"On Xiao Yan's behalf, I thank Sect Leader Senior Brother."

Tian Buyi cupped his hands slightly.

He spoke with True Person Dao Xuan about many, many things in one breath, as if he wanted to vent all the grievances Grand Bamboo Peak had suffered through its years of decline at once.

"Xiao Yan's talent truly surpasses all ages!"

"Even Senior Brother Wan back then..."

At this point.

Tian Buyi suddenly fell silent.

He looked up at True Person Dao Xuan and found that the man's expression remained gentle, as though he had not become angry because of the words "Senior Brother Wan."

"My apologies."

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, I spoke out of turn..."

Tian Buyi apologized.

"It is nothing."

True Person Dao Xuan lightly waved his hand.

After a moment of silence, he said, "Junior Brother Tian, it is getting late. You should return soon."

"Yes."

Tian Buyi did not dare object.

He rose and bowed slightly to True Person Dao Xuan before turning to take his leave.

At that moment.

True Person Dao Xuan watched Tian Buyi's departing figure.

He stood silently in the main hall for a long time. No emotion could be seen in his deep eyes, and his stillness was frightening...

"Alas."

In the end, True Person Dao Xuan sighed.

He knew that the junior brothers and sisters of the other meridians were somewhat unconvinced by him, believing he was not suited to be sect leader, but...

Who could understand his hardships?

True Person Dao Xuan turned and left Jade Purity Hall.

He slowly made his way to the Ancestor's Hall, his calm gaze resting on the old man sweeping the ground nearby. "Junior Brother."

"Junior Brother Tian came to see me just now."

At those words,

Wan Jianyi paused slightly.

He continued sweeping the fallen leaves around him.

It was as though True Person Dao Xuan's words had not distracted him in the slightest.

True Person Dao Xuan was used to this.

He went on, "He came to show off, saying that the disciple he took in five years ago has already broken through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity. He even recovered all the cultivation he had lost over the past five years, reaching the Peak of Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm overnight..."

Wan Jianyi paused.

"I heard he also comprehended a kind of sword intent? One that can manifest sword intent into tangible form!"

As soon as those words were spoken,

Wan Jianyi's eyes suddenly lit up.

He turned to look at True Person Dao Xuan and could not help letting out a soft sigh. "Fine, you win."

True Person Dao Xuan smiled faintly.

He did not understand swordsmen. Nor did he understand Sword Cultivators!

But...

He understood Wan Jianyi.

Wan Jianyi fell silent for a moment. "After some time, bring him over and let me have a look."

"Alright."

True Person Dao Xuan nodded with a smile.

Wan Jianyi? A piece of cake.

Got him.