Chapter 1264: Chapter 1260: The Old Daoist, the Old Daoist—Water Ghost Is About to Ascend to Immortality!
Heavy snow, biting wind, one old man, two youths.
"Young man, though you possess a mortal body, your spirit and intent are astonishing. You're fine material for cultivating Ancient Sword Arts. Have you ever thought of practicing the sword?"
"Who are you?"
"Who I am is not important. What matters is whether you desire to learn the sword."
"You want to take me as your disciple?"
"Yes."
"I do want to learn the sword, but I don't wish to take you as my master, nor will I take anyone as my master."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Must one take a master to learn the sword? If everyone had to take a master, then who was the master of the first master at the source of all masters?"
"Mm... the Dao?"
"Let's call it the 'Dao' for now! Since the first person to raise a sword could learn from the Dao, why can't I become that person? Or are you more formidable than the 'Dao'?"
"You! You're quite something, boy. Who taught you such reasoning? Who is your teacher?"
"I told you... ah, forget it, I won't say it. Is being self-taught not allowed? I can walk my own Sword Dao!"
"You..."
"I read poetry and books, observe all worlds. The Sword Dao is so, and all methods are likewise... You needn't persuade me further. If you want to take a disciple, ask him. He's very formidable too."
"Uh... wow, young man, not only is your spirit and intent extraordinary, your sword body is astonishing as well! Have you ever thought of learning the sword?"
"Heh, so you're the second person to notice me after all? I'm truly sick of these days. Old sir,