On the third day, Wheel-Turning King and the others bid farewell and left with their own thoughts, while Wang Hao remained in the Mount Hua Sect, after all, he still needed to copy the martial arts classics of the Mount Hua Sect!
Old Yue was quite decisive. He took Wang Hao directly to the forbidden area of Mount Hua where martial arts manuals were sealed, found a servant to wait on him outside, and then left, not caring at all whether Wang Hao would cause trouble inside.
He even brought out the Purple Cloud Divine Art, the ultimate technique of the Mount Hua Sect's leader lineage. If it were the old him, he certainly wouldn't have been so generous. But after Wang Hao's persuasion, Old Yue, who thought his standards had improved several levels, no longer cared about these martial arts manuals.
They even developed some disdain for the Purple Cloud Divine Art, which was exclusive to the Mount Hua Sect's leader lineage.
While the Purple Cloud Divine Art is decent, it's only decent. At most, one can reach the Peak Grandmaster. Without a fortuitous encounter, reaching even the Half-step Innate is out of the question, let alone becoming an Xiantian Grandmaster, Celestial Person Realm, or even the Shattering Realm.
However, Old Yue did not have unrealistic ambitions and did not try to find any divine skills such as the War God Illustrations or the Longevity Instruction. Instead, he turned his attention to the supreme skill of the Quanzhen Sect, the predecessor of the Mount Hua Sect, namely the Innate Art!
Since Patriarch Chongyang was able to make the Confucian school wary of Confucian School at that time with his Innate Art, he must not be underestimated. At the very least, he should have reached the Peak Innate, and perhaps even had a chance to glimpse the Celestial Person Realm.
We must acquire this unique skill before we can even dream of more powerful and extraordinary techniques.
Of course, before that, Old Yue secretly went to the training ground where the battle had taken place and comprehended the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship left by Wang Hao from the stone tablet.
This is Sword Dao technique that defeated Feng Qingyang, far more powerful than the sword techniques passed down in their Mount Hua Sect. It would be a waste not to learn it.
Wang Hao didn't care about what Old Yue and the others did. As soon as he entered the forbidden area of Mount Hua, he used his newly created Divine Sense Object Control to frantically copy those martial arts manuals.
However, after making copies of all these martial arts manuals, Wang Hao suddenly frowned slightly.
"That's not right! Most of these are books on internal energy cultivation, why are there so few on sword techniques?"
Wang Hao glanced at the bookshelves in the forbidden area and felt puzzled.
Although the Qi Faction Qi Faction won the sword qi contest back then, it's impossible for them to have destroyed most of those sword techniques, right?
Since Yue Buqun has already revealed the Purple Cloud Divine Art, it's unlikely he would hide anything in this area.
Unable to figure it out, Wang Hao simply stopped thinking about it, picked up the photocopied scroll of the secret manual, and walked outside.
He's been here for several days; it's time for him to leave.
After instructing the servant guarding outside to prepare bathwater and clothes, Wang Hao washed himself before heading to the Righteous Qi Soaring to the Heavens Hall of the Mount Hua Sect.
Having received the news, Feng Qingyang and Yue Buqun were already waiting there.
"I've troubled you for several days, Mr. Feng. I've come to take my leave now!"
Wang Hao politely replied, although he was currently portrayed as a cold and aloof male god, Dugu Jian was from a noble family and would not lack manners, so he would not do anything like leaving without saying goodbye.
Furthermore, he didn't have any ill feelings towards Feng Qingyang, so there was no need for him to give him a hard time.
"Let me see my young friend off!"
Feng Qingyang smiled faintly as he rose to see him off, but inwardly he was greatly relieved.
Having such a powerful person stay in their Mount Hua Sect is quite unpleasant, especially after he revealed those astonishing secrets that day, which made things even more troublesome.
In just three days, no fewer than dozens of groups of people have secretly sneaked up here to cause trouble, including some who are at the Half-step Innate Realm.
He had barely closed his eyes these past few days, staying Dadan to oversee the Mount Hua Sect, and was now almost at his limit.
Thankfully, this kid is finally leaving!
The two walked on, chatting as they went. Suddenly, Wang Hao asked, "Mr. Feng, I found very few books on Mount Hua Swordsmanship techniques in the forbidden area, which seems inconsistent with the reputation of the Mount Hua Sword Sect. Why is that?"
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Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang and Yue Buqun, who was accompanying him, froze, both looking somewhat embarrassed, which only made Wang Hao even more curious.
"Let me, Yue, handle this matter."
Feng Qingyang remained silent, while Yue Buqun, who was following behind, explained, "An accidental fire once broke out in the forbidden area, destroying some of the scriptures. Fortunately, it was discovered in time, preventing too serious damage, but it did cause the loss of most of the sword technique's inheritance."
"I see!"
Wang Hao suddenly realized, but inwardly he was sneering.
He believed the fire was caused, after all, he had previously found soot marks on the stone walls inside the forbidden area, indicating that a fire had occurred.
However, it was unlikely to be an accident, otherwise Feng Qingyang and Yue Buqun wouldn't have reacted so awkwardly earlier.
He guessed that the most likely reason was related to the past sword energy conflict between the Mount Hua Sect and the Sword Sect. It was very likely that the Sword Faction members were unwilling to accept defeat and ultimately sent people to burn down the sword techniques passed down in the forbidden area.
However, he didn't care much about this matter. After all, what was burned were the sword techniques passed down from the Mount Hua Sect. He had already obtained some of these techniques in the cave on the Cliff of Cliff of Reflection, and had already replenished his collection.
The remaining texts were completely undamaged, including the martial arts manuals collected by the Mount Hua Sect from outsiders.
The Mount Hua Sect truly lives up to its former status as the leader of the Five Sacred Mountains Alliance. Its martial arts foundation surpasses that of the Mount Heng Sword Sect, and it also possesses a wealth of Buddhist Dao, and Confucian classics.
Wang Hao could understand this, since the Mount Hua Sect was inherited from the Quanzhen Sect, and the core concept of the Quanzhen Sect was the unity of the Three Teachings, so it naturally contained a large number of Buddhist Dao and Confucian classics.
Although these classic texts were not worth copying, Wang Hao still read them through, and even specially activated his Dao Comprehension Function to thoroughly understand them and integrate them into his own foundation.
Buddhist Dao, Daoism, and Confucianism are the three most powerful systems in Huaxia. It can be said that martial arts in the Central Plains are basically based on these three schools of thought.
If one can master the profound meanings of these three schools of thought, practicing the related martial arts will be much easier.
"Mr. Feng, I hope that when we meet next time you will have completed your mental cultivation and reached the Innate Realm. Otherwise, there will be one less fellow Daoist qualified to discuss the Dao of Sword Dao with me!"
Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Wang Hao cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Feng Qingyang.
He genuinely hoped that Feng Qingyang could become stronger, not for the sake of discussing Sword Dao, but to create a threat to the Confucian School.
Mount Hua is located in the heart of the Central Plains, right in the heart of Confucian School. The emergence of a Xiantian Grandmaster here will inevitably divert some of the attention of Confucian School.
This will make starting the final plan much easier later.
Unfortunately Old Feng has a flaw in his mindset. If this flaw isn't fixed, he'll be lucky to even avoid regressing, let alone break through to the Innate Realm.
After all, Old Feng is not young anymore!
"I will certainly not let you down, young friend!"
Feng Qingyang stroked his long beard and replied solemnly and confidently, clearly determined to break through to the Innate Realm.
With the shocking secrets Wang Hao had previously revealed, he could already foresee that the martial world would inevitably experience unimaginable turmoil in the future. At that time, his Half-step Innate cultivation might not be enough to protect the Mount Hua Sect and his mother and son.
Therefore, he needs to become stronger!
Goodbye!
"Take care of yourself!"
The two exchanged a bow, and Wang Hao turned and strode away.
"I'm leaving the rest to you. I need to go into seclusion for six months. Unless the Mount Hua Sect a life-or-death crisis, don't bother me!"
Taking a deep breath, Feng Qingyang gave Yue Buqun an order without turning his head, then used his lightness skill to slip away.
He needs to return to his secret stronghold for seclusion, hoping to break through to the Innate Realm within six months.
At his age, it would be quite risky for him to attempt a breakthrough, so he must find an absolutely safe place.
At least not within the Mount Hua Sect, since he didn't trust that guy Yue Buqun.
"Yue also needs to speed things up!"
After Feng Qingyang left, Yue Buqun muttered to himself in a sinister tone, then turned and headed towards the back of the Mount Hua Sect.
The Mount Hua Sect's sages are buried there, including its founder, Hao Datong.
If we were to say where the Quanzhen Sect's lineage is most likely to be hidden, that would be the place.
Although doing this might seem like betraying one's master and ancestors, there's no time to worry about that now.
Wang Hao was unaware of the insane thoughts Yue Buqun had conceived. He was moving quickly when he suddenly stopped beside a small grove of trees, staring at the dark woods beside him, and said coldly, "A cowardly coward!"
Not long after Wang Hao finished speaking, four figures emerged from the dark woods, blocking the road ahead.
Three more figures appeared behind them, blocking their escape route.
This was clearly a planned ambush, and the target was Wang Hao himself.
These seven individuals were all at least Half-step Innate experts; such a lineup was truly terrifying.
"They're all at the Half-step Innate realm, perfect for perfecting my Holy Spirit Swordsmanship!"
Wang Hao glanced at the seven people surrounding him, showing no fear.
Although these seven people were all at the Half-step Innate level, he no longer took them seriously!
Even without revealing his true form, he can still hold his own using the alias of Sword Saint Dugu, and at least he won't be defeated.
After all, his knock-off version of the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship was no joke.
Like the Impermanence Swordsmanship Holy Spirit Swordsmanship Sword Technique was created based on a move from the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle. The difference is that the Impermanence Swordsmanship Technique is based on the move of Avoid the Solid and Strike the Void the enemy's strength and attacking their weakness, while the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship Technique is based on the move of Sweep Away a Thousand Troops.
Sweep Away a Thousand Troops is the most effective move among the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle, and the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship naturally inherits this characteristic. Therefore, with the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship in hand, he was not afraid of the seven people in front of him at all.
" Sword Saint Dugu, we do not wish to fight you. As long as you come with us and give us some instructions, I guarantee that you will not be harmed in the slightest."
The masked old man at the head of the group stepped forward and gently offered his advice.
They had all received information about Wang Hao and were aware of his strength. He had defeated two Half-step Innate experts, Wheel-Turning King and Feng Qingyang, one after the other, demonstrating his terrifying power.
Even if the seven of them joined forces, they weren't very confident they could take it down, and even if they did, they would probably lose several of their own.
Therefore, they really don't want to fight this person unless absolutely necessary.
"Clang!"
"Enough with the nonsense! If you can defeat my Peerless Sword, then you can do whatever you want with me!"
Wang Hao's expression grew even colder, and he drew his Peerless Sword, thrusting it Sword One the masked old man.
"Be careful, the Peerless Sword in his hand is likely a divine weapon of the Ten Thousand Refinements level, don't confront it head-on!"
The masked old man gave a solemn warning, then drew his twin swords from his waist to meet the Peerless Sword in Wang Hao's hand.
The other six masked men also rushed forward, each unleashing deadly attacks without holding back. Their teamwork was also excellent, clearly indicating that they had been planning this battle for some time.
They even secretly visited the Mount Hua Sword Sect once, studied the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship left by Wang Hao from the stone tablet, and devised a countermeasure against this sword technique.
Although it would be difficult for them to find flaws given their level of cultivation, and even more so given the limited time, it at least allowed them to understand both themselves and their enemy, making things a little easier.
However, when the seven actually launched their attack, they were horrified to discover that they had underestimated the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship.
Wang Hao's Peerless Sword burst forth with countless sword energies, forming a sword net that enveloped all directions, completely covering the attacks of the seven of them.
It made them feel as if they weren't the ones attacking this person, but rather as if the other person was attacking them alone.
What's even more terrifying is that as time went on, the sword net began to slowly spread outwards, threatening to envelop their entire bodies.