Sword Douluo Wants to Take Gu Han as a Disciple

That sharp aura carried no pressure, but it felt more like a sensation, as if it were telling him that someone had arrived.

The next moment, a figure in white as pristine as snow appeared soundlessly before Gu Han and Xiao Wu.

The newcomer had white hair and a handsome face, his posture exceptionally upright. Merely standing there, he exuded a sense of oppression; this was Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Upon seeing him, Gu Han immediately summoned the Karma Scissors to mask Xiao Wu's aura. Although they had the Thousand-Change Mask, it was better to be safe than sorry.

His gaze fell directly upon Gu Han, his eyes filled with undisguised appreciation.

"Little one, are you the one called Gu Han?"

Chen Xin spoke slowly, his voice calm and sounding quite approachable.

"Yes, Senior Chen Xin, I am Gu Han."

Seeing that Gu Han showed no fear despite his status, Chen Xin's eyes held even more appreciation for him.

Gu Han already understood the other party's intentions.

Xiao Wu stood obediently behind Gu Han, looking curiously at this Sword Douluo Chen Xin. She felt no fear at all, precisely because of the Thousand-Change Mask.

Chen Xin nodded slightly and got straight to the point:

"Gu Han, although I have never seen your martial soul before, its attributes contain the Ultimate Ice. It is quite remarkable."

"I am Chen Xin, my martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword, and my title is 'Sword'. I came here today to ask you: are you willing to take me as your master and study the way of the sword under me?"

If any sword-wielding soul master on the continent heard these words, they would likely be overwhelmed with excitement.

Because being noticed by Sword Douluo and taken as a disciple was the dream of almost every soul master with a sword martial soul.

However, Gu Han shook his head with almost no hesitation and spoke:

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but this junior has no intention of taking a master."

A flash of surprise crossed Chen Xin's eyes; he had not expected the other party to refuse so bluntly.

"Oh? Do you know how many people on this continent wish to be my disciple, yet I have never agreed?"

"This junior is well aware."

Gu Han's gaze met Chen Xin's directly. "Senior's Seven Kill Sword is recognized as having the greatest offensive power."

"But I want to walk my own path. My sword dao shall be forged by me alone, one person and one sword, until I reach the pinnacle of the continent."

His words carried a sense of pride. One person, one sword, reaching the summit—what immense self-confidence!

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin was not angered; instead, the appreciation in his eyes grew even deeper.

Someone who had reached his level naturally admired juniors who possessed their own persistence and backbone.

"Sword Grandpa!"

Just then, a clear, melodic voice rang out.

Ning Rongrong ran over quickly, affectionately hugging Chen Xin's arm, and said coquettishly: "Sword Grandpa, why are you here? Did you come specifically to see me?"

Facing Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin's expression softened instantly, and he patted her head dotingly:

"Naturally, I came to see our little princess, and while I was at it, I came to see this little friend." His gaze shifted back to Gu Han.

Only then did Ning Rongrong notice Gu Han and Xiao Wu standing to the side. After a moment, once she understood the situation and heard that Gu Han had refused Chen Xin's offer of tutelage, she opened her eyes wide in surprise:

"Gu Han, you actually refused Sword Grandpa? Sword Grandpa is the strongest Title Douluo of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; there are so many people who would give anything for the chance to be his disciple."

Gu Han smiled slightly at Ning Rongrong: "To each their own."

Chen Xin looked at Gu Han and suddenly said: "Since your spirit is so high, let me personally weigh your worth and see if you are just boasting."

He did not release his soul rings; he merely held his fingers together like a sword, his aura instantly retracting to the extreme.

"I will suppress my soul power to the Soul King level and spar with you using only my comprehension of the sword."

"If you can withstand ten of my moves, I will no longer mention taking you as a disciple, and I will allow you to come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to discuss the sword with me at any time."

Gu Han knew this was an invitation he could not refuse.

Being able to exchange blows with Sword Douluo, even one with suppressed soul power, would greatly improve his own insights.

"I couldn't ask for more."

Fighting spirit surged in Gu Han's eyes. The Sky Frost Sword appeared in his hand instantly, and a biting cold aura began to permeate the air.

The battle began in an instant.

Chen Xin pointed with his fingers, and a sword aura as condensed as reality broke through the air. It looked plain and unremarkable, yet it carried an unstoppable sword intent.

"First Soul Skill, Frost Blade Slash." Gu Han swung the Sky Frost Sword, meeting the sword aura head-on.

"Clang!"

The two sword auras collided. Gu Han's Frost Blade Slash was cut right down the middle, and the remaining force of the sword aura did not diminish in the slightest, heading straight for Gu Han's face.

Gu Han dodged backward, narrowly avoiding it, and shifted his sword stance. "Second Soul Skill, Ice Crystal Barrier." An ice wall rose instantly, attempting to block the sword aura.

However, Chen Xin tapped the ice wall lightly.

"Crack." The ice wall shattered upon impact, turning into a sky full of ice crystals.

"Third soul skill, Frost Bloom." Under the cover of ice crystals, Gu Han plunged his Sky Frost Sword into the ground, causing countless ice spikes to erupt.

Chen Xin's figure was elusive, weaving freely through the dense thicket of ice spikes. With continuous flicks of his finger-sword, every strike landed precisely on the weakest point of the ice.

His movements appeared simple, yet the sword intent contained within them could not be underestimated.

Gu Han pushed his swordsmanship to the limit, the Sky Frost Sword radiating an overflowing chill as he unleashed the full potential of his Ultimate Ice attribute.

However, under Chen Xin's sword qi, all of his offensives were easily neutralized.

Ten moves passed in the blink of an eye.

Gu Han stood holding his sword, panting incessantly. His clothes were slashed in multiple places by sword qi; although he wasn't wounded, the outcome was clear. He had lost, and he was convinced of his defeat.

"This junior has lost." Gu Han sheathed his sword and said respectfully.

He knew that if Chen Xin had suppressed his soul power and fought only defensively, he likely wouldn't have been able to withstand even three moves.

Chen Xin looked at Gu Han, his eyes filled with admiration:

"To be able to combine attributes into your sword to such a degree at the Soul King level, your talent is truly rare."

"Your path, perhaps, is truly different from others."

He paused, "The gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will always be open to you. If you ever have doubts regarding the Sword Dao, you may come to seek me at any time."

Having said that, he spoke no more. He gave Ning Rongrong an indulgent smile, and his figure gradually faded from sight.

[Ding! You have engaged in a sword duel with Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Though defeated, it was an honorable loss, and your insight into the Sword Dao has deepened! Reward: Sword Dao Insight Fragment x1, Magic Modification Points 300!]

[Hint: Collect a certain number of Sword Dao Insight Fragments to increase the power of sword-type martial souls or directly comprehend the Sword Dao Domain.]

Feeling the newfound clarity regarding the sword in his mind, along with the system's rewards, Gu Han knew that this exchange with Chen Xin had yielded gains far beyond his imagination.

He looked toward the direction where Chen Xin had disappeared, thinking to himself, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—it seems I really will have to pay a visit there in the future."