Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (57)

His words were tantamount to acknowledging Su Han's innocence—if Su Han were a thief, why would he reveal such a distinctive Sword Intent? A thief should have been eager to hide his strength.

Yun Qingzi let out a breath of relief and cupped his hands. "True Man, your judgment is wise."

After True Man Yang Yan left with the distraught Luo Tianyu, the onlooking disciples gradually dispersed as well. But the way they looked at Su Han now carried a measure of awe.

To defeat Ziyang Sect's genius, Luo Tianyu, with cultivation only at the initial stage of the Star Palace Realm—such strength was among the very best of the younger generation throughout the entire Eastern Region.

"Su Han, come with me," Yun Qingzi suddenly said.

In a side hall of Qingyun Hall, Yun Qingzi dismissed everyone else, leaving only Su Han behind.

"The Sword Intent you displayed today—was it the Life Sword Intent?" the Sect Master asked directly.

Su Han hesitated briefly, then nodded. "This disciple gained some insight in the secret realm, but has yet to truly comprehend it."

"Having touched the threshold is already an immense opportunity." Yun Qingzi sighed. "The Life Sword Intent appears once in a thousand years. If you can master it completely, your future achievements will be limitless."

Then his tone shifted. "However, the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be battered by the wind. After today, I fear you will become a thorn in many people's eyes."

"This disciple understands."

"Good." Yun Qingzi took out a Jade Slip. "This contains the sword formula for the third move of the Tian Ya Nine Swords, Star Severing. You were originally meant to begin studying it only after reaching the late stage of the Star Palace Realm, but now, it seems I