"Ha-ha, of course you don't recognize him. We recently recruited a new batch of people." The Qianyuan Sect leader clapped his hands and laughed, speaking absentmindedly.
He added, "There are eight people in this batch. Let alone you all, even I haven't learned to recognize their faces yet. He must have wanted to make a name for himself, charging ahead without regard for anything and fighting bravely against the enemy. Now he's finally caught my attention."
With those words, everyone understood.
"So that's how it is." The Zhenhuo Sect leader nodded.
The other sect leaders praised him one after another. "Oh my, old man, this disciple of yours is truly impressive. Covered in blood, how heroic! At such a young age, he is already so valiant. Compared to him, all those under my command are good-for-nothings!"
"Exactly. He's only seven or eight years old and already this fierce. Many of my disciples can't compare to him!"
The Nine Profound Sect leader, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly sighed. "If he weren't your disciple, I'd want to take him under my wing and nurture him with care."
"Heh-heh, then you're too late." Seeing someone take a liking to him, the Qianyuan Sect leader was over the moon.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while longer, everyone set off for home.
The four sects were not far from this place, only several dozen li away. With carriages and horses racing all the way, they soon arrived.
Along the way, Chen Xiaofan saw that they were heading in the same direction as Mount Wudang, so he did not leave the group.
More importantly, he was sharing a carriage with several other Qianyuan Sect disciples. With so many people around, he could not get away.
The Qianyuan Sect was situated atop a small hill. At first glance, it resembled a manor, with all manner of buildings, carved beams, and painted rafters.
Many green bamboos had been planted before its gates, while a large pond filled with lotus flowers lay within the courtyard.
The other three sects were on nearby mountains, truly close enough to be neighbors.
"We've arrived. Senior Brother, please get down."
An eight-year-old child opened the carriage door and respectfully invited Chen Xiaofan down.
Though he did not know Chen Xiaofan, after hearing what their master had said earlier, he was immediately filled with reverence.
Chen Xiaofan got out of the carriage and followed the group through the sect gates.
"Alright, I suffered serious injuries in this battle and must treat them first. You should all go treat your injuries as well. Don't let them leave behind lasting ailments." The sect leader waved a hand and spoke kindly.
As soon as he finished speaking, he hurried into a side room, coughing up blood twice along the way.
It was clear that his injuries were severe.
The other senior and junior disciples immediately scattered in a hubbub, each darting into their rooms to treat their wounds.
Chen Xiaofan stood where he was in silence for a while before heading to the back mountain to train.
He had acquired so many cultivation techniques earlier, yet had not had time to fuse them. Now was the perfect opportunity.
After fusing them, he could also use the time to familiarize himself with them.
Soon, atop a huge bluestone on the back mountain.
Because your comprehension is heaven-defying, you attempted to fuse the Canghai Divine Blade, Canghai Golden Saber, Flame Hand, and Blazing Fire Melting Hand, successfully creating entirely new saberplay/palm techniques—Canghai Hundred Valor Blade/Explosive Magma Hand! You continued fusing them, combining the Canghai Hundred Valor Blade and Explosive Magma Hand, ultimately transforming them into Explosive Hundred Valor Swordplay! You fused Hundred Valor Swordplay with Thunder Palm, Blazing Flame Divine Hand, Magma Hand, and Melting Magma Hand, successfully creating Thunder Severing God Sword! You fused Thunder Severing God Sword with Minor Seizing Hand, True Fire Head-Severing Whip, Nine Palaces Chain Sword, Seven Stars Divine Meteor Sword... successfully creating...
Many martial arts techniques in the world were interconnected, their underlying principles largely alike. Coupled with his heaven-defying comprehension, fusing them all and converting them into corresponding swordplay was as natural as water flowing into a channel for Chen Xiaofan.
Just like that, an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
By then, Chen Xiaofan had fused all the techniques into an entirely new superior Martial Arts Technique—Thunderclap Sword!
This was the swordplay he obtained by fusing Lightning Shadowless Sword. Now, with a single slash, he could unleash ninety-nine rapid strikes in one second. His sword light was like thunder and lightning; beneath one sword, even a lively dragon or fierce tiger could be hacked into a ground full of minced flesh.
Chen Xiaofan's strength soared!
Though he had been formidable before, he had been utterly incapable of slashing ninety-nine times in a single burst. This was an extreme bumper harvest!
Not only had he improved his swordplay, he had also converted this Martial Arts Technique into a palm technique, obtaining a superior palm technique called "Flame Dragon Explosive Palm." He could strike ninety-nine palms in one second, every palm incomparably violent and infused with the profound essence of Emei Swordplay. One palm strike could be hard or soft, balancing strength and suppleness.
When hard, one palm could blow someone's head apart!
When soft, he could lightly pat someone once. On the surface, that person might seem perfectly fine, but in truth, their heart meridians would be severed and their dantian shattered, leaving them utterly crippled!
"Not bad. The gains this time are the greatest yet—an enormous boost!" Comparing his improvements, Chen Xiaofan felt indescribably exhilarated!
As he spoke, he looked again at the thirty-four Nine Yuan Pills in his hand.
There were still so many pills. It had to be said that he was the biggest winner this time!
Suddenly, a disciple came running over in a fluster from the distance, shouting, "Senior Brother, why are you here? The sect leader wants to see you."
The sect leader wanted to see me?
Chen Xiaofan frowned and followed him.
Along a mountain path, he soon arrived at the sect's main hall and met the sect leader.
The sect leader waved his hand, signaling everyone else to leave. Once only he and Chen Xiaofan remained in the hall, he gestured for Chen Xiaofan to come closer.
Chen Xiaofan stepped forward and asked, "Sect Leader, you summoned me?"
The sect leader lowered his voice and asked, "You little brat, why did you infiltrate my Qianyuan Sect?"
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