Sword Cultivator's Arrogance! The Foreordained Champion of the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Tian Buyi was so excited he didn't know what to say.

His Grand Bamboo Peak had been silent for so long.

Was it finally going to rise up now?

Swish!

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

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

Actually.

Su Ru's assessment was quite conservative.

Top three?

No, no, no!

He, Wang Quan Yan, had already claimed the top spot in this Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament!

As a Sword Cultivator.

Wang Quan Yan actually harbored considerable pride, though he didn't usually show it. As for whether others would call him arrogant?

He didn't care.

After all.

He, Wang Quan Yan, had the right to be arrogant.

Didn't he?

Strength, talent, and the sword in his hand!

These were the foundations of his arrogance and pride!

Su Ru continued to test the other disciples of Grand Bamboo Peak, but the weapon in her hand changed back from a pháp kiếm to the original wooden stick.

"Ahhh!!"

Before long.

Piercing screams gradually rang out.

Wang Quan Yan shook his head.

He turned and left the place.

At the same time.

Tian Buyi had also left much earlier.

Wang Quan Yan only saw him fly towards Tongtian Peak on his sword; he didn't know what he was doing there…

Tongtian Peak, Jade Purity Hall.

Tian Buyi walked into the grand hall with a beaming smile.

"Junior Brother Tian…"

True Person Dao Xuan put down the matters in his hands.

His gentle gaze fell upon the chubby Tian before him.

However, before he could even speak.

He heard Tian Buyi let out a hearty laugh and say, "Senior Brother Sect Leader, how did you know my seventh disciple broke through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity?"

"Right, right, right!"

"Not only did he break through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity, but he also managed to reclaim his cultivation from the past five years in one go, directly reaching the peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm…"

"?"

Who asked you?

True Person Dao Xuan smiled and shook his head.

The moment he saw Tian Buyi.

He knew why the man had come.

It was nothing more than to show off.

"Little Yan broke through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity? I really didn't misjudge him…"

True Person Dao Xuan stroked his beard.

However, Just then.

His body paused slightly, as if realizing belatedly.

Wait...

What did he just hear?

Peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity?

He couldn't have misheard, could he?

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

True Person Dao Xuan looked utterly shocked.

Peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity?

Didn't Wang Quan Yan only reach the Third Layer of Jade Purity not long ago?

He went from the Third Layer of Jade Purity to the peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity in one night?

This...

It must be fake, right?

"That's right!"

Tian Buyi knew True Person Dao Xuan wouldn't believe him, but he had his reasons for making him believe: "Senior Brother Sect Leader, you must have noticed that sword strike last night, right? If Xiao Yan was only at the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity, how could he have unleashed such an astonishing sword strike?!"

"That's right..."

"How could someone merely at the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity unleash such a sword strike?"

True Person Dao Xuan came back to his senses.

He was still somewhat shaken.

After all, this matter was truly too exaggerated!

To climb from the Third Layer of Jade Purity to the peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity in one night!

This kind of thing had never happened before, from ancient times to the present!

"Junior Brother Tian."

"Tell me the entire process from beginning to end."

True Person Dao Xuan said seriously.

He still found it hard to believe...

"Alright."

Tian Buyi readily agreed.

He recounted Wang Quan Yan's explanation to True Person Dao Xuan. Essentially, Wang Quan Yan hadn't been unable to break through the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity all these years; he had simply dedicated all his cultivation to comprehending the 'Heaven and Earth One Sword'.

Now.

The comprehension was complete.

His cultivation had returned to himself.

He had naturally reached the peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity realm.

Or rather—

This was his original cultivation realm.

"So that's how it is?"

"So that's how it is!!"

True Person Dao Xuan suddenly understood.

A look of shock appeared on his face.

Regardless of how you look at it, Wang Quan Yan's talent was unparalleled!

Even Ancestor Qingye in the past could probably not compare to Wang Quan Yan!

"Junior Brother Tian..."

"Congratulations on taking in such a good disciple."

"He will also be your good son-in-law in the future."

True Person Dao Xuan said with a smile.

As soon as he said this.

The smile on Tian Buyi's face immediately froze.

"Hmm?"

True Person Dao Xuan was slightly taken aback.

Why did Junior Brother Tian have such an expression?

Did he say something wrong?

No way?

"Junior Brother Tian, you..."

True Person Dao Xuan wanted to say something.

But, Tian Buyi interrupted him, sighing, "Alas, Senior Brother Sect Leader, you don't know, Ling'er and Xiao Yan's engagement..."

"Has been dissolved."

Tian Buyi sighed softly.

He looked somewhat weary.

"The engagement is dissolved?"

True Person Dao Xuan was slightly stunned. He frowned, "What exactly happened?"

"This is a long story."

Tian Buyi shook his head gently.

As the saying goes, family shame should not be aired?

Tian Ling'er's affection for Qi Hao, while small, could also be big...

If you put it seriously?

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was unfaithful.

After all.

She was still engaged to Wang Quan Yan at the time.

"Never mind."

"It's just an engagement."

"Junior Brother Tian, you don't need to worry about it. If Xiao Yan fancies a disciple from any sect or faction someday, just have him come find me. I, this humble Daoist, will personally go and propose on his behalf..." True Person Dao Xuan stroked his beard.

He wasn't one for gossip. Seeing Tian Buyi's unpleasant expression? He knew there must be some hidden reason.

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

Tian Buyi cupped his hands slightly.

He spoke to True Person Dao Xuan about many, many things, as if wanting to vent all the grievances of Grand Bamboo Peak's decline over the years.

"Xiao Yan's talent is truly unparalleled in history!"

"Even the Senior Brother Wan of the past..."

Speaking of which.

Tian Buyi suddenly got stuck.

He looked up at True Person Dao Xuan and saw that his expression remained gentle, as if he hadn't gotten angry at the mention of 'Senior Brother Wan'.

"My apologies."

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, I misspoke..."

Tian Buyi said apologetically.

"It's fine."

True Person Dao Xuan waved his hand gently.

After a moment of silence, he said, "Junior Brother Tian, it's getting late. You should head back quickly."

"Yes."

Tian Buyi dared not refuse.

He stood up, bowed slightly to True Person Dao Xuan, and then turned to take his leave.

At this moment.

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

He stood in the great hall, silent for a long time. His deep eyes showed no discernible emotion, an unnerving stillness...

"Alas."

Finally, True Person Dao Xuan sighed.

He knew that his junior brothers and sisters from the other peaks were somewhat unconvinced of him, believing he wasn't the right person for the position of Sect Leader, but...

Who understood his difficulties?

True Person Dao Xuan turned and left Jade Purity Hall.

He slowly arrived at the Ancestral Shrine, calmly looking at the old man sweeping nearby, and said:

"Junior Brother."

"Junior Brother Tian just came to see me."

Upon hearing this.

Wan Jianyi paused slightly.

He continued sweeping the fallen leaves around him.

He didn't seem distracted by True Person Dao Xuan's words.

In response to this.

True Person Dao Xuan was already accustomed to it.

He spoke to himself, "He came running to brag to me, saying that the disciple he took in five years ago has already broken through to the Fourth Layer of Jade Purity, and furthermore, he has recovered all his cultivation from the past five years, reaching the peak of the Ninth Layer of Jade Purity Realm overnight..."

Wan Jianyi paused.

"I heard he also comprehended a type of sword intent? One that can allow sword intent to manifest into a physical form!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Wan Jianyi's eyes suddenly lit up.

He turned back to look at True Person Dao Xuan, couldn't help but sigh softly, and said, "You win."

True Person Dao Xuan smiled slightly.

He didn't understand swordsmen? Nor did he understand Sword Cultivators!

But...

He understood Wan Jianyi.

Wan Jianyi said silently, "After some time, call him over for me to see."

"Alright."

True Person Dao Xuan nodded with a smile.

Little Wan Jianyi?

Easy pickings!