Junior Sister Is Full of Energy

Xu Yingling's anger flared, directly shooting up to her forehead like a burning ember.

"Does Senior Brother have any advice for me?" she asked, gritting her teeth, each word squeezed out with immense effort.

Qiu Changtian didn't answer. Instead, he heard the Kunlun Mirror speak:

[Invincible Persona, Synchronization Value +1.]

With his resolve strengthened, he slowly turned serious and said, "In a few more days, it will be the founding day of Kunlun's Taiqing Sect."

"Those who can complete the Path to Heaven on that day will become Kunlun's 280th generation disciples."

"You and I were accepted into Kunlun early due to our cultivation aptitudes."

"If you can't suppress the other disciples, how will you command their respect in the future?"

Xu Yingling's eyes widened, and she retorted with displeasure, "Are you implying I'm not capable of suppressing my junior brothers and sisters, or of being a good Second Senior Sister?"

"I never said that," Qiu Changtian replied with a smile. "I merely observed that your swordsmanship has many flaws, and I was a little worried."

"Flaws?" Xu Yingling's pupils contracted, and she asked coldly, "I practice the orthodox Kunlun Sword Control Art. How could it have flaws?"

"Even when practicing the orthodox Kunlun sword arts entirely, there will still be differences in skill due to individual comprehension," Qiu Changtian said with a smile. "Show me 'Green Pine Welcomes Guests'."

Xu Yingling didn't reply. Instead, she formed a sword seal, and the Yujia Sword suddenly shot up, drawing a sharp arc and attacking Qiu Changtian directly.

The three great orthodox sects of today—Kunlun, Shushan, and Penglai—all originated from the ancient Heavenly Origin Sect ten thousand years ago. Therefore, their respective general principles of sword control art also inherited the basic sword techniques of the ancient Heavenly Origin Sect.

The starting stance in the Kunlun Sword Control Art's general principle is also "Green Pine Welcomes Guests," and it is identical to that in the Shushan Sword Control Book's general principle.

However, Ling Yunpo had practiced Shushan's Qisha Sword Art with Senior Sister An for many days. From a bird's-eye view, looking at the basic sword techniques of the Heavenly Origin Sect, he could see that a great deal of deletion and simplification had been done to allow beginners to adapt more quickly.

It was like Shaolin's Long Fist in martial arts—sufficient for building a foundation, but not very effective in actual combat.

When Xu Yingling attacked with the standard "Green Pine Welcomes Guests," Qiu Changtian could see five or six flaws with just one glance.

The Yuyan Sword shot out like lightning, arriving after but striking first. Xu Yingling wanted to control the Yujia Sword to block, but the angle of her Senior Brother's flying sword was far more cunning than she had anticipated. The Yujia was directly knocked away by the Yuyan.

"Here, here, and here..." Qiu Changtian retracted the Yuyan, then mimicked Xu Yingling's previous movements, demonstrating the sword stance and pointing out several flaws in the swordsmanship that left Xu Yingling stunned.

Why didn't I notice this before?

Hmm, Senior Brother is right...

"But this is the general principle of the Kunlun Sword Control Art," Xu Yingling said, frowning after he finished explaining in detail. "According to you, could it be that this general principle sword art already had so many loopholes and flaws when it was designed? Has no one improved it over the years?"

"Improvements have certainly been made," Qiu Changtian said with a slight smile. "For example, the first flaw I mentioned. If an enemy spots and targets it, you only need to make a small change here..."

He demonstrated both the counter-attack and the counter-counter-attack sword moves. Looking at Xu Yingling, her junior sister's face showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

"Therefore, believing everything in books is worse than having no books," Qiu Changtian concluded. "Although the general principle of sword control art is written this way, if you follow it rigidly, you will fall behind. You must have your own understanding and variations."

"I see. I have learned much," Xu Yingling said, coming back to her senses. She sincerely thanked him with admiration.

Unlike An Zhisu's gentle yet firm demeanor, Xu Yingling was outwardly tough but inwardly soft.

She usually maintained a distant and aloof appearance, but as she hailed from the cultivation noble family, the Xu Family of Tiannan, her words and actions still retained the gentle beauty and charm of a classical lady cultivated since childhood.

At this moment, she merely bowed slightly to express her gratitude. The graceful curve revealed by her daoist robe as it bent, and the fair skin of her neck within the collar, made Qiu Changtian's heart flutter slightly.

"You're welcome," Qiu Changtian suppressed the burgeoning romantic feelings, turned, and placed his hands behind his back, saying calmly, "As your Senior Brother, it is my duty to guide your cultivation, so that others don't laugh at you."

[Invincible Persona, Synchronization Value +1.]

Huh? Qiu Changtian mused.

So there's another way to show off. Being a know-it-all, acting like a teacher, actually increases synchronization rate.

Before Xu Yingling could speak, Qiu Changtian said again in a hurried tone, "Do you have any other questions? Hurry and ask them one by one!"

"You are my Junior Sister, Qiu Changtian's Junior Sister. I will not allow you to lose face in front of the other disciples!"

Xu Yingling: ...

Flames of anger erupted in her eyes, but she sneered, "Senior Brother has such a big mouth. Can you really answer any question?"

"Naturally," Qiu Changtian replied calmly. "Otherwise, how would I be worthy of being your Senior Brother?"

Xu Yingling: !

Hearing this, her fighting spirit ignited.

So, if he can't answer a question about swordsmanship, it means he's not worthy of being my Senior Brother?

It means he loses!

Hmph, hmph, hmph, hehehe, hahahahahaha, Senior Brother is definitely going to lose to me this time...

"Alright," Xu Yingling lowered her gaze, not wanting her Senior Brother to see the fighting spirit in her eyes. "Then I do have a few questions that I need to properly ask Senior Brother for guidance..."

She had accumulated many questions during her usual practice of sword control art, and now she blurted them all out.

It must be mentioned here that the records of the Shushan Sword Control Art are far more detailed than those of the Kunlun Sword Control Art.

This is because the general principles of the latter contain many ambiguous descriptions, leaving practitioners unsure of what is being written even after reading them several times.

Xu Yinglian's questions were mostly about the vague parts of the Kunlun Sword Control Art, but they were all answered in the Shushan Sword Control Art.

Thus, Qiu Changtian replied without hesitation, "What's so difficult about that?"

He broke down Xu Yinglian's questions into several key points and answered them all with great clarity and perfection, one by one.

Xu Yinglian listened as if she had been enlightened, her mind suddenly clear, and all the troubles that had plagued her cultivation were now easily resolved.

However, she was not happy.

"Putting aside the sword techniques for now, I still have some questions about the Nine Heavens Pure Micro Entrance True Words that I'd like to ask my senior brother..."

Xu Yinglian forced herself to remain calm and continued to try and stump her senior brother. Meanwhile, the Kunlun Mirror in her mind announced:

[Invincible Persona, Synchronization Value +1.]

"What's so difficult about that?" Qiu Changtian secretly thought, "Excellent!" and then said aloud, "Listen closely as I explain..."

With every point he made, Xu Yinglian's face grew paler. By the end, her complexion was as white as gold paper, and her body swayed precariously.

Could the difference in our understanding of Qi Cultivation truly be this vast?

Impossible!

This is impossible!!

This is absolutely impossible!!!

"...Regarding the derivative Dao techniques of the first level of Qi Cultivation, the Universal Clear Sound Minor Brightness Art, this junior sister still has a few questions..."

Xu Yinglian's mind was in chaos, her emotions fluctuating, and her tone even carried a hint of pleading that she herself didn't notice:

"...If senior brother cannot answer, it's alright... I will ask other seniors..."

"Ask which seniors?" Qiu Changtian said impatiently. "This question is incredibly simple. Let me tell you..."

After he finished explaining in detail, Xu Yinglian finally broke down and turned to leave, saying:

"Senior brother's explanation is excellent. Junior sister has other matters to attend to, so I will not disturb senior brother any longer."

She held back her tears, stepped onto the Yujia Sword, and instantly flew away, disappearing from sight.

[Invincible Persona, Synchronization Value +1.]

Qiu Changtian watched Xu Yinglian fly away and couldn't help but smile.

This junior sister is truly adorable.