Senior, What is the Way of the Sword?

Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Looking at the approaching young man.

Su Changyu was still in a daze.

He suddenly encountered cultivators from the Four Thunder Sword Sect.

The other party was incredibly enthusiastic, even offering medicine when they saw Grand Hua Daoist was injured. It was simply unbelievable.

If you said they had high morals, they couldn't possibly have that high of morals, could they?

Su Changyu wasn't stupid; he could tell these people seemed a bit reserved around him, especially those two old geezers, Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua.

They kept glancing at him, which made Su Changyu feel quite uneasy.

Could it be that they were genuinely attracted to his good looks?

And why did another young man run up to him?

Was he here to be a matchmaker?

What the heck?

Su Changyu became even more nervous.

But the more nervous he got, the more aloof he appeared on the surface.

It was this very aloofness that made everyone perceive him as unfathomably deep.

The disciples of the Four Thunder Sword Sect didn't know what was happening at first, but after a few disciples observed carefully, they quickly understood.

These disciples were all prodigies of the sect, with elders backing them. Naturally, they knew about the Jin State Inspector Commander.

Some of them had even seen his portrait.

The young man in front of Su Changyu was precisely someone who had seen the portrait.

The young man was quite handsome, but pale in comparison to Su Changyu. He was a bit nervous, and even felt pressured as he walked up to Su Changyu.

However, since he had already approached, he felt no more hesitation.

"Senior, I see you are also a cultivator of the Way of the Sword. Lately, I've been struggling to comprehend the art of the sword, and I find myself unable to break through. Could you please enlighten this junior?"

The young man spoke, his voice tinged with nervousness.

Knowing that Su Changyu was the Jin State Inspector Commander, and even the foremost expert of the Way of the Sword in Jin State, how could he not be nervous?

Daoist Chen Hua and Daoist Wang Yu, standing nearby, couldn't help but change their expressions.

Daoist Wang Yu, in particular, frowned inwardly, thinking the young man was too rash to ask such a question directly.

Although the Sect Master had indeed instructed them to inquire about sword dao knowledge if the opportunity arose, the problem was that they shouldn't be so direct!

Didn't he understand the concept of proceeding step-by-step?

You come right up and ask him for enlightenment? Isn't that awkward?

If you're not embarrassed, I'm embarrassed for you.

Daoist Wang Yu was somewhat angry, thinking this disciple was far too impulsive.

Didn't he realize that Su Changyu could easily see through him like this?

Daoist Chen Hua, on the other hand, wasn't angry. His eyes were simply filled with envy.

He was so jealous! He really wanted to impress Su Changyu, but he didn't dare.

"Uh, you two fellow Daoists, you're healing yourselves, but please don't touch around too much."

At this moment, Grand Hua Daoist's voice rang out. He felt a bit awkward. It was good that these two fellow Daoists were helping him heal, but their constant touching made him uncomfortable.

Not far away.

Su Changyu was also a bit confused. No, not just a bit confused, he was utterly bewildered.

You're a disciple of the esteemed Four Thunder Sword Sect, and judging by your attire, you're not even an outer disciple. You're coming to me for enlightenment?

Are you trying to insult me?

Su Changyu was truly baffled.

Seeing that Su Changyu remained coldly silent, the young man became even more nervous.

"Please, Senior, enlighten me."

He lowered his head, not daring to meet Su Changyu's gaze. He was extremely flustered and regretted his impulsiveness.

"What do you wish to ask?"

Seeing the situation becoming increasingly awkward, Su Changyu knew he couldn't keep playing dumb. He slowly spoke, wanting to see what question the other party had.

If the question was profound, he would continue feigning ignorance. If it was simple, he would reluctantly answer.

Upon hearing this, the young man's eyes lit up with joy, and then he said with great reverence and trepidation.

"Junior wishes to ask, what is the Way of the Sword?"

The young man spoke, posing a question that Su Changyu found all too familiar.

"What is the Way of the Sword?"

Su Changyu's heart skipped a beat. He knew this question well.

Isn't this exactly what I asked my Little Junior Brother?

But at this moment, all eyes turned to Su Changyu.

Even Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua couldn't help but look at Su Changyu.

They were very curious how Su Changyu would answer this question.

What is the Way of the Sword?

Although it was just four simple words, these four words carried immense meaning.

At this very moment, even Grand Hua Daoist couldn't help but look at Su Changyu.

He knew his disciple's capabilities all too well and had a feeling he would be embarrassed. So, he closed his eyes, pretending to be healing.

Not far away.

Su Changyu looked at the disciple and then slowly spoke.

"A single blade of grass! That is the Way of the Sword."

Su Changyu spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

They didn't understand, couldn't grasp what it meant.

Let alone the disciples, even Wang Yu and Chen Hua were a bit lost.

When Grand Hua Daoist heard this, he felt an inexplicable sense of awkwardness, so much so that he wished his toenails could dig a hole in the ground.

"Could Senior please be more specific? This junior's comprehension is dull."

The young man didn't understand, but he didn't doubt that Su Changyu was a Sword Dao expert. On the contrary, he earnestly continued to inquire.

However, Su Changyu glanced at the young man before him, his mind inevitably comparing him to his own Little Junior Brother.

Indeed, there is a gap between a genius and a mediocrity.

This slight gesture from Su Changyu was noticed by Wang Yu and Chen Hua. They naturally understood what Su Changyu was thinking, and their hearts couldn't help but sigh.

Just then.

Su Changyu slowly placed his hands behind his back. His gaze sharpened, his entire demeanor suddenly elevated, and then his voice rang out.

"A single blade of grass, cleaving through sun, moon, and stars, that is the Way of the Sword."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was filled with penetrating power.

The words, once spoken, exploded in everyone's minds like thunder.

Silence.

Everything became utterly silent.

All the disciples of the Four Thunder Sword Sect were stunned.

Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua were also stunned.

Wasn't Su Changyu's statement incredibly domineering?

A single blade of grass, cleaving through sun, moon, and stars.

How terrifying was this kind of Sword Dao?

Is this the true Way of the Sword?

The disciples were bewildered.

Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua were also bewildered.

Even Grand Hua Daoist was somewhat surprised.

He truly hadn't expected his eldest disciple to utter such a domineering statement.

A single blade of grass, cleaving through sun, moon, and stars.

It was hard to imagine how powerful such an existence would be.

Everyone's mind couldn't help but conjure such an image.

Su Changyu casually plucked a blade of grass and swung it down, shattering the sun, moon, and stars in the sky.

The scene fell silent.

No one wanted to wake from the vision.

Su Changyu's words were like a sudden enlightenment, giving them a new understanding of the Way of the Sword.

In their eyes, splitting a mountain with a single sword strike was already considered the mark of a Peerless Expert.

But a single blade of grass, cleaving through sun, moon, and stars, this was simply subverting their understanding of the Way of the Sword.

"Senior, I have achieved enlightenment."

Just then, the young man standing before Su Changyu suddenly spoke. He performed a deep bow to Su Changyu.

Su Changyu was a bit stunned.

Enlightened about what?

He can achieve enlightenment from this?

Does he think he's my Little Junior Brother?

Su Changyu was genuinely bewildered.

He can achieve enlightenment from a random sentence?

But before Su Changyu could react, suddenly.

The young man before him trembled, and then a familiar Sword Momentum appeared.

Boom.

A clap of thunder suddenly exploded, startling everyone.

Only Su Changyu remained calm. This calmness only amplified his aloof demeanor as a Peerless Expert. His eyes were like ancient wells, undisturbed by ripples. In the eyes of the crowd, he exuded the air of a master.

"Summer Thunder Sword Intent. He actually comprehended the Summer Thunder Sword Intent directly."

"Hiss, he comprehended the Summer Thunder Sword Intent directly?"

Once the crowd recovered, a disciple couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

"Junior Brother Pan had been stuck on Spring Thunder Sword Intent for half a year. Now that he's received guidance from a senior, it's only natural he'd break through the bottleneck."

"Don't be so envious. In our Four Thunder Sword Sect, inner disciples cultivate the Four Thunder Sword Technique. Ten years for Sword Moves, ten years for Sword Momentum. Being able to condense Sword Momentum within ten years is already considered top-tier talent."

"Junior Brother Pan mastered Spring Thunder Sword Intent in five years, and now, in his eighth year, he's mastered Summer Thunder Sword Intent. At this rate, he'll definitely master Four Thunder Sword Intent before he's fifty."

"Summer Thunder Sword Intent... I'm so jealous."

The disciples chattered amongst themselves, some in shock, some in envy, and some clenching their fists, silently seething with jealousy.

"I am Daoist Chen Hua, Deputy Hall Master of the Imperial Sword Hall of the Four Thunder Sword Sect. On behalf of the disciples of the Four Thunder Sword Sect, I thank the senior for bestowing this technique."

Just then, Daoist Chen Hua's voice rang out.

He approached Su Changyu and respectfully bowed.

"We all thank the senior."

The disciples bowed in unison.

Daoist Wang Yu, watching from not far away, couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

That excellent opportunity to curry favor had been snatched by that old fellow.

However, after everyone bowed, Su Changyu remained calm and aloof, showing no signs of joy. His gaze was fixed on the distance.

This made the crowd sigh in admiration.

Truly worthy of being a Peerless Expert.

The Sect Master was right. The Inspector Commander of Jin State cares not for fame or fortune, acts as he pleases, and dedicates himself solely to the Way of the Sword.

Just then, Grand Hua Daoist's injuries were completely healed.

You get what you pay for.

Top-grade medicinal pills were indeed top-grade. In less than the time it takes an incense stick to burn, not only were his injuries healed, but he was also more energetic than before.

"Thank you to both fellow Daoists for your assistance."

Grand Hua Daoist stood up, expressing his gratitude to the two.

However, Daoist Wang Yu quickly waved his hand.

"You are too kind, fellow Daoist. The disciples of our Four Thunder Sword Sect are the foremost sword sect in Qingzhou. Our Sect Master often teaches us to do good deeds daily without seeking reward. There is no need for thanks; this is simply what I, Wang Yu, should do. Though my aptitude has been mediocre my entire life, it has not hindered me from supporting the weak and upholding justice. Oh, and I still don't know your esteemed surname and given name?"

Daoist Wang Yu said with righteous indignation.

"I am Grand Hua Daoist, and this is my disciple, Su Changyu,"

Grand Hua Daoist said with a light chuckle.

Disciple?

Everyone was taken aback, but they quickly understood.

The Sect Master had mentioned that the Inspector favored concealing his identity. This master-disciple relationship must be a fabrication, a mere ruse to mislead.

"I am Wang Yu. Wang, as in king, marquis, general, and minister; Yu, as in fully feathered wings. Please do not remember my name, fellow Daoist. I, Wang Yu, do good deeds and leave no name behind."

Daoist Wang Yu's face was filled with righteous fervor, as if he wanted to carve "justice" onto his forehead.

Seeing that the sky was growing late, Grand Hua Daoist wanted to ask if they would like to rest there for the night, to avoid traveling in the dark.

But he felt too embarrassed to ask.

Just then, Daoist Wang Yu's voice rang out.

"The two of you, it's getting late. Although your injuries have healed, you still need to rest. How about we rest together?"

Having finally encountered the Inspector Commander, Daoist Wang Yu naturally didn't want to leave just like that. Wasn't it a shame to go without having fawned over him enough?

So, he took the initiative to ask.

Hearing this, Daoist Tai Hua was overjoyed. This was great!

However, he still glanced at Changyu on the surface, not appearing too overtly happy.

"Changyu."

Daoist Tai Hua spoke slowly.

At this moment, Su Changyu snapped back to reality.

Yeah, he had been in a daze for the past while. The sudden clap of thunder earlier had completely shocked him.

Hearing Daoist Tai Hua's voice, Su Changyu looked a little confused.

"It's late, let's rest here for a day, what do you say?"

Daoist Tai Hua proposed.

"Whatever you wish."

Su Changyu was still a bit dazed and answered casually.

At these words, everyone couldn't help but smile.

For some reason, Su Changyu felt something was off.

Why were they so happy?

What were they planning to do?

Meanwhile.

In the back cliff of Qingyun.

Ye Ping had just finished his second round of body tempering.

His entire being underwent another transformation.

Thanks to the Alliance Leader, Lingxiao Yue, for the two Alliance Leader rewards, I'm crying!

Thanks to Alliance Leader Cthulhu24 for the reward, I'm crying so sadly, I'm too excited.