What? You Figured It Out Just Like That?

The next day, the sun was blazing.

In the backyard of the Water God Style Dojo, Luo Ge and the Water God Reida stood under the sun, gazing at each other from afar.

There was an open space about ten steps between them, and the heat waves rose from the ground, slightly distorting their shadows.

Isolte stood by the courtyard, her gaze sweeping back and forth between her master and Luo Ge several times, sensing that something was off about the atmosphere today.

Her master summoned her to the dojo early in the morning, saying he had something for her and Luo Ge to hear together. But when they arrived, the two of them stood face to face, not saying a word, their expressions strange, as if they were about to duel.

She had no idea what had happened last night.

Little did he know that his master and Luo Ge almost had a falling out over Darius.

One is the Death God, and the other is the Water God; both are among the most powerful fighters in the world. If the two of them were to fight, they could overturn the entire City of Ars.

But the two were, after all, adults, and carefully maintained their dignity until things came to a head.

Of course, it was also because Darius didn't actually attack those around Luo Ge.

Otherwise, even if Luo Ge were to risk dying alongside the Water God, he would have to kill Darius first.

To quell Luo Ge's anger, Reida went all out today, bringing out her most secret weapon as an apology.

"Sword Deprivation Kingdom"

She originally intended to pass this technique on to Isolte a hundred years later; it was a closely guarded secret.

But in order to resolve the matter in a more peaceful way, the Water God had no choice but to back down.

However, she knew in her heart that although she had gained the upper hand last night by unexpectedly Sword Deprivation Kingdom, she dared not be complacent.

This guy on the other side is someone who fought the Dragon God and came back alive. If you say he doesn't have some trump cards, she simply won't believe it.

She was right.

Luo Ge has Transparent World.

If you really push him too far, he'll just switch to cheat mode and stop acting.

"Isolte, you've arrived."

Reida noticed her granddaughter and glanced at her thoughtfully.

"Master? What's going on here?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to teach young Luo Ge the secrets of the Water God Style today."

"Oh, I see."

Isolte nodded in realization, and while she was happy for Luo Ge, she couldn't help but ask another question.

"But what does Master intend to teach him?"

You mean this?

Reida didn't hide anything, and after a moment's thought, she said, "Sword Deprivation Kingdom."

"Wait a moment?!"

Isolte's eyes widened in shock. "Master, what did you say? You've decided to strip Luo Ge of the Sword Deprivation Kingdom's teachings?!"

Am I truly your disciple?

Or is Luo Ge your disciple?!

Isolte.

She never expected that... this was her master's signature skill, which had been passed on to someone else so easily today.

After all, Luo Ge did study the Water God Style under his master for a period of time when he was in the Sword Sanctum, but he was an exchange student at that time.

The Sword God and the Water God exchanged disciples for training. She Isolte, studied at the Sword Sanctum, while Luo Ge learned swordsmanship at the Water God Style. Essentially, it was two old guys making a deal.

But Luo Ge isn't even a disciple anymore, so why would his master want to pass on the profound secrets he's painstakingly researched to him?

This unique treatment is something even her own granddaughter doesn't receive.

It's only because of Luo Ge; if it were anyone else, Isolte might even feel jealous.

"Hello!"

"Old woman, can we continue?" Luo Ge impatiently urged under the sun, interrupting her and her granddaughter's flirtatious exchange.

"Well, really... young people these days are so impatient."

Reida sighed, "I shall begin."

"But let me make this clear beforehand: I'll only teach you Sword Deprivation Kingdom once."

"Hey, I've already agreed to teach you, whether you can learn it or not is none of my business."

Reida chuckled one last time, her lips curling up like a cunning old fox.

Luo Ge could tell from her expression that the old woman had ill intentions.

Is it true that a disciple can starve his master?

They promised so readily yesterday, and then they pull this stunt today.

However, he endured it in order to learn this technique.

A moment of patience will bring peace. Once he learns to the Sword Deprivation Kingdom and discovers the weakness of this move, the old woman, the Water God, will be easy to manipulate.

In short, the first thing to learn is to forget your roots.

"... Then please enlighten me, Your Majesty the Water God." Luo Ge said with a polite smile.

"Hmm, that's more like it."

Reida nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Isolte.

"Isolte, you take a look too."

"Today I will also Sword Deprivation Kingdom has taught you."

"Um!"

"Master, I will study diligently and will never let you down."

Isolte straight, her usually squinting eyes wide open at this moment.

Reida nodded slightly and began to explain the principle.

She spoke very quickly, summarizing the core logic of the Sword Deprivation Kingdom in just a few words, and then, with a swift movement, she performed the entire demonstration from beginning to end.

Luo Ge wanted to curse as he watched.

She really is a thieving old woman.

The saying "An old man who doesn't die is a thief" isn't without reason. If you don't want to teach, just say so. Who can see anything when you're moving so fast?

He glanced at Isolte beside him out of the corner of his eye; the girl's forehead was already covered in a thin layer of sweat, and she was clearly not keeping up with the pace either.

But... thankfully.

Despite all her meticulous planning, including bringing her granddaughter along today, the Water God Reida ultimately miscalculated one thing.

That is, Luo Ge possesses the top-tier talent "Transparent World".

The moment Reida her rehearsal, the Transparent World had already covered the entire area, capturing every movement and sound.

Before I knew it, a few minutes had passed.

Within Luo Ge's field of vision, every movement of Reida was broken down into slow-motion frames, constantly imprinted into the depths of his mind, as if a little person was frantically replaying the scene inside him.

To onlookers, Luo Ge looked completely dumbfounded.

After reading it, Isolte also couldn't help but cover her forehead and sigh, "Master, this is too difficult!"

Reida patted her granddaughter on the shoulder. "Hey, don't be discouraged. You're still young. In a few years, when you've mastered all three great mysteries of the Water God Style and become the Water Emperor... learning this move will be a piece of cake."

"Isolte..."

I have full confidence in your future.

"As for young Luo Ge..."

Although the Water God Reida didn't say it explicitly, her meaning was already quite clear.

Isolte can't learn it, then there's even less chance that Luo Ge will be able to.

She admitted that Luo Ge's talent was indeed remarkable, far surpassing that of Isolte.

But.

"Sword Deprivation Kingdom" is different.

This move is a fusion of two Water God Style secrets. It is a self-created secret technique with an extremely high threshold. One must first have a solid foundation of Water God Style knowledge and at least master the two essential secrets of Water God Style.

With careful nurturing, Isolte will indeed be able to learn it in time.

But Luo Ge was different.

How could a savage swordsman of the Sword God Style possibly learn her self-created ultimate technique?

I poured my heart and soul into it, devoting over a lifetime to researching it for more than twenty years before gradually perfecting it... You think you can learn it just by looking at it?

Um?

Are you dreaming?!

She glanced at Luo Ge, who was still standing there, seemingly having completely doubted his existence, and chuckled to herself, already overjoyed.

Young man, you're no match for an old woman.

As agreed...

I've already agreed to teach you.

But if you yourself are not ambitious enough and can't learn it, then you can't blame me, can you?

Thinking of this, the Water God Reida couldn't help but go up and perform a yin-yang ritual.

"Oh dear, young Luo Ge, if you can't learn it, there's no need to force yourself... After all, you're only thirteen this year. What if you..."

Reida was about to go up and offer a few more words of comfort.

The next second, Luo Ge suddenly opened his eyes.

"I see."

"Hahaha... I've got it! I've fucking got it!"

"???"

Reida and Isolte turned to look at him simultaneously, their faces full of confusion.

What?

So you've already figured it out?

P. S.: Sigh, I'm almost at my breaking point. Please, just a quick update and a free little gift, please! I'll keep writing as long as I can.