Upon hearing this, the old man merely gave a slight nod in the young man's direction.
"To cross blades with such a youthful prodigy is also this old man's honor. With Your Excellency's talent, comprehending an acquired sword intent is only a matter of time... But it seems the Listening Willow Sword is not fated to be with Your Excellency. I concede."
The old man's words were exceedingly proper.
Moreover, he showed considerable respect toward the person before him, whose age and cultivation were both far inferior to his own.
Indeed.
The young man in the pale-purple Daoist robe patterned with black markings truly possessed limitless prospects.
So long as he did not perish midway through his growth, he would surely achieve remarkable things in the future.
And the person behind that young man... would not allow him to die young.
The surrounding immortal cultivators murmured among themselves, their voices soft and scattered by the wind.
"Zhu Qingyun's Diamond Intent, cultivated over five thousand years, truly lives up to its name. His sword intent could probably rank among the top ten Below Immortal Realm cultivators in the entire Southern Bright Region, couldn't it?"
"More than that. I'd say at least top five—perhaps even top three."
"Su Rui truly deserves his reputation as a youthful prodigy. To reach the Qi Sea Realm at such an age, his future is immeasurable. And judging by the comprehension and perseverance he has displayed, cultivating an acquired sword intent is only a matter of time."
"What a pity. If Su Rui possessed an innate sword intent, old monster Zhu probably wouldn't be his match."
Someone sighed in this manner.
"Wouldn't that be terrifying?"
Upon hearing those remarks, someone immediately exclaimed in astonishment:
"Su Rui's talent is already so exceptional. If he also possessed an innate