Taking a Disciple?

Ji Boying's swordsmanship was exquisite and his style was versatile.

His figure moved swiftly, and the sword light enveloped Hong Qigong.

For a moment, only Ji Boying was seen attacking, but Hong Qigong was nowhere to be seen defending.

His robes fluttered, his long sword moved like a dragon, and his figure resembled that of a banished immortal.

It's truly carefree and fulfilling.

Ji Boying found the fight increasingly enjoyable, rarely encountering a suitable opponent like Hong Qigong.

The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are extremely simple in their moves, using unchanging techniques to respond to all changes.

Ji Boying countered with one move from Hong Qigong after a hundred moves, resolving the crisis and making it seem like they were evenly matched.

But Ji Boying knew that he could do nothing against Hong Qigong.

His swordsmanship is exquisite, but its power should be elevated to a higher level by controlling the sword with qi, in order to surpass the Four Greats.

Although he now overwhelms Hong Qigong with his swordsmanship, making him unable to lift his head.

However, it is also possible that Hong Qigong, seeing Ji Boying's exquisite swordsmanship, was eager to try his hand at it and allowed him to use it freely.

Ji Boying could attack at will, but Hong Qigong could always neutralize his attacks and even counterattack from time to time, putting enough pressure on Ji Boying.

This is the most enjoyable way to fight.

The Five Great Mountains Swordplay alternate, sometimes ancient and simple, sometimes grand and majestic, sometimes ever-changing, and sometimes a blend of reality and illusion.

Suddenly, another dangerous sword strike was unleashed.

The sword was shrouded in a hazy purple light, which startled Hong Qigong and made him break out in a cold sweat.

It's a pity that although Ji Boying has mastered the Quanzhen Sword Technique well, he has not yet been able to integrate it into the Heavenly Merit Five Directions Sword.

The Quanzhen Sword Technique is exquisite, profound, and powerful, but even with its superb sword techniques, it cannot surpass Ji Boying's Five Directions Sword.

It is because later generations, having fought life-and-death battles, lacked sufficient skill and naturally became more adept at the subtleties of sword techniques.

As long as one's internal strength, physical power, flexibility, and explosiveness are sufficient, any sword move can be executed brilliantly.

However, the Quanzhen Sword Technique is quite powerful in controlling the sword with qi, and it can serve as a valuable reference for the Heavenly Merit Five Directions Sword.

If the essence of Quanzhen Sword Technique were combined with the Mount Hua General Principles swordplay to form a new Heavenly Merit Five Directions Sword, Ji Boying believed that it would be a qualitative leap.

"Kid! Did you have a good beating?"

Hong Qigong suddenly shouted, looking at the already tattered sleeves of his arms that had been shredded into pieces, and several bloody marks left on his arms, and he became even more ruthless.

With a loud shout, he unleashed the full power of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, unleashing a barrage of blows like a tidal wave.

Forced by Ji Boying had no choice but to return to defense.

Finally, Hong Qigong found an opportunity, dodging Ji Boying 'Ji Boying sword and striking the blade with his palm.

The ordinary longsword was instantly bent by the blow, and Hong Qigong's palm was almost about to strike Ji Boying's chest.

Ji Boying quickly channeled his Purple Mist True Qi into the sword, managing to keep it from breaking. Using the elasticity of the sword, he floated backward as if pulled by a thread in mid-air.

"Seventh Master, this is my only sword. If I break it, I'll have no use for it."

Ji Boying stroked the green silk ribbon on the sword hilt with his left hand, feeling quite distressed.

This is just an ordinary Mount Hua Sect standard longsword, but it holds many memories for Ji Boying.

Upon hearing this, Hong Qigong merely grunted twice, put his hands on his hips, and sat back down beside the now-burnt campfire.

He did indeed defeat Ji Boying.

The fight just now was just a test of my skills. If I really wanted to defeat this kid, I reckon a hundred moves would be enough.

However, this kid is slippery and has excellent Lightness Skill; defeating him is easy, but catching him is difficult.

Although he won, Hong Qigong didn't feel particularly proud, as there was now another person in the martial arts world whom he couldn't control.

With his palm strength, he could even mold fine steel into a ball.

The fact that this ordinary iron sword did not break despite withstanding his full-force palm strike shows that this kid has considerable internal strength.

This kid not only has high internal strength, but his internal energy cultivation is also miraculous and has remarkable effects.

Its internal strength is resilient, powerful, and continuous; it is indeed formidable.

Alas, the new generation always surpasses the old.

Hong Qigong sighed inwardly.

"Seventh Master, shall we take this silly boy as our disciple? He is a rare successor to our mantle."

Ji Boying smiled, as if nothing had happened, and sat down by the scattered campfire.

The area around the now-extinguished fire was a complete mess.

Everywhere there were broken pieces of wood and tattered branches.

Hong Qigong said coldly, "With your kung fu skills, can't you teach this kid?"

"Haha, what is my skill? I was still defeated by Seventh Master. Moreover, this kid is most suitable to learn Seventh Master's martial arts, which are simple in style but profound in strength. His foundation is not bad, and he is diligent in his practice. If Seventh Master takes him in, he will surely be able to surpass the Seven Immortals of Quanzhen and Ouyang Ke. Seventh Master's ability to teach disciples is naturally the best in the world."

Hong Qigong was also somewhat tempted by the words "the best in the world".

"Aren't you a Quanzhen Sect disciple too? This idiot can't beat you!"

Ji Boying shook his head. "Although I am also a disciple of the Quanzhen Sect, I was only recently accepted as a disciple by Senior Brother Wang on behalf of our master. My skills are self-taught, not taught by Patriarch Chongyang. Guo Jing cannot defeat me, but that does not prevent Seventh Master from being the best in the world at teaching disciples!"

Hong Qigong scoffed, "Sweet talk."

Ji Boying gave Huang Rong a meaningful look, and Huang Rong understood immediately.

She jogged over and grabbed Hong Qigong, acting all cute.

"Seventh Master, Seventh Master, please take him as your apprentice! I'll cook you something delicious, okay?"

Hong Qigong's mouth watered at the thought of the fatty chicken he had just eaten.

"As long as you agree, I'll start preparing right away. I'll make you smoked frog legs, eight-treasure fatty duck, and silver thread rolls to whet your appetite. There's no dish you can't imagine that I can't make."

Hong Qigong was itching to listen.

He waved his hands haphazardly.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. We already owe you a chicken, so teaching this silly kid a few tricks won't hurt."

Hong Qigong did not mention taking on disciples, but he was willing to teach martial arts.

Huang Rong was naturally overjoyed.

Ji Boying shouted, "Guo Jing, why haven't you kowtowed to thank your Honored Master yet!"

Guo Jing was stunned for a moment, then immediately knelt down.

"No kneeling allowed!"

Hong Qigong quickly reached out to help Guo Jing up, and Guo Jing could no longer kneel down.

"I'm just teaching this kid a few moves, not taking him on as a disciple."

Hong Qigong then turned to look at Ji Boying with a smug expression.

"To prove how skilled I am at teaching my disciples, there's no need for them to become my apprentices. I just give this silly boy a few pointers, and he's not even a disciple yet, but he can still defeat other people's disciples. Doesn't that show how brilliant I am?"

"Kid, don't you think so?"

Guo Jing, that silly boy, naturally agreed.

"If my skills have improved, it is naturally because of the excellent teaching of my seniors."

Ji Boying was speechless for a moment, feeling regretful.

As expected of Guo Jing.

Although Hong Qigong was quite principled and could be deceived by his methods, he wasn't without brains.

Unexpected complications and further setbacks have arisen; what Ji Boying is now eyeing is not Hong Qigong's unique martial arts skills at all.

If Ji Boying really put in some effort and spent a few years, with the help of Simplification Panel, it wouldn't be impossible for him to create a martial art for Guo Jing that was even stronger than the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.