Just as Lu Qingshan gained Lightning Origin Law Recognition.
At the foot of Wind Thunder Mountain, on the training grounds of a vast manor several thousand meters long and wide, a World Lord with white hair and eyebrows was instructing a girl with long purple hair.
The longsword danced in the girl's hand, and her slender figure flickered in and out of sight, vanishing one moment and reappearing out of thin air the next, like a graceful sprite.
The exquisite longsword shimmered with Thunderlight Flash, with wisps of cyan light clinging to the lightning.
A moment later.
The girl stopped, panting slightly, seemingly running somewhat short of Origin Force...
The white-haired World Lord stepped forward to her side and offered guidance. "Your Highness Ling Yu, you're growing increasingly proficient with the Wind Thunder Sword, but your control over Origin Force is still somewhat lacking. If you could perfectly control your own Origin Force, using the first level of the Wind Thunder Sword would certainly not leave you feeling drained afterward."
"You're right, Instructor Bai Mei. I've been thinking about this lately. The Wind Thunder Sword is powerful, yes, but its consumption is simply terrifying. In an arena match, if someone blocks this strike of mine, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to win!"
"There's no need to worry too much, Your Highness. Although the Wind Thunder Sword isn't as famous as the Nine Divine Weapons of the Controller, it's no less powerful. This Genius Battle is only a contest between Star Level competitors. I'm afraid there won't be many who can block a single strike from you..."
The white-haired World Lord offered a word of reassurance.
Worry lingered in Ling Yu's eyes. "That may be true, but to achieve better results and break into the top hundred, relying on this strike alone is still far from enough. Unless I can cultivate the Wind Thunder Sword to its second level, Wind Thunder Thrust!"
"Your Highness, you currently struggle even to use the first level of the Wind Thunder Sword. Even if you comprehend the second level, I'm afraid your Origin Force won't sustain it. Perhaps you could work on your movement techniques instead. That way... you could use your movement techniques to maneuver against your opponent in battle, look for an opening, seize the right opportunity, and then end the fight with this Wind Thunder Sword strike!"
"Movement techniques?"
Ling Yu froze slightly, recalling the movement technique concerning the Lightning Origin Law that her younger sister had sent her over a year ago.
"Thunderlight Flash."
A secret manual created by a First-Class Instructor at Ganwu Dojo headquarters. She had already cultivated it to the second level, but still had quite a few questions.
She wondered about that instructor named Lu Qingshan...
Ling Yu checked her messages.
Suddenly, her eyes brightened. Putting away the Wind Thunder Sword, she said, "Instructor Bai Mei, Instructor Lu Qingshan, whom Teacher found for me, has arrived. I'll go out to welcome him."
"Lu Qingshan, that First-Class Instructor from Dojo headquarters?"
World Lord Bai Mei frowned slightly.
He privately disapproved of Marquis Silvermoon finding a First-Class Instructor to teach Her Highness.
He advised, "Your Highness Ling Yu, your cultivation concerns the honor of the Universe Country. You mustn't act recklessly. That Lu Qingshan is merely a Domain Lord-stage First-Class Instructor at the Ganwu Dojo. His cultivation of the laws probably isn't even as advanced as yours. What could he teach you as your teacher? It would be nothing more than a waste of time!"
"Your Highness, your time is precious..."
Bai Mei wanted to continue persuading her, but Ling Yu said, "Teacher Bai Mei, you've misunderstood. Instructor Lu Qingshan is no ordinary First-Class Instructor. His comprehension of the Law of Lightning has already reached a profound level, and..."
Ling Yu thought of her younger sister's domain problem. All the Special-Class Instructors she had consulted had been helpless, yet he had resolved it with ease.
So she said.
"He also has profound insights into domains and combat techniques!"
Bai Mei remained unconvinced. "No matter how you dress it up, he's only a First-Class Instructor... Perhaps Your Highness doesn't understand the gap between a Domain Lord and a World Lord..."
"They're here."
Ling Yu walked outside the gate. Seeing two figures flying toward them, Bai Mei said no more.
Although he disapproved of the man, he was, after all, one of Ling Yu's teachers and held an equal position to his own. There was no need to offend him to his face.
Besides, he had been sent by Marquis Silvermoon, making it even less appropriate to object to his face.
"Your Highness Ling Yu, Instructor Lu Qingshan is here."
As soon as Yang landed, he made the introduction with a broad smile.
Ling Yu and Bai Mei looked over together. When they noticed the Origin Law mark flashing with purple light between Lu Qingshan's eyebrows, both fell silent...
Ling Yu merely glanced at Instructor Bai Mei. He said nothing; everything went without saying.
"Ling Yu pays her respects to Teacher."
The girl was the first to speak.
"You're too courteous, Your Highness Ling Yu. As an instructor, guiding Your Highness's cultivation is simply my duty."
Lu Qingshan was in a very good mood. When he saw the law text appear above Ling Yu's head, his smile grew even brighter.
[Name: Ling Yu] [Age: 36] [Level: Star Level Nine, Wind Law 0.1%, Law of Lightning 1.2%] [Evaluation: Second-Class Genius (can be accepted as a disciple), return multiplier: 1,000 times.] [Note: Possesses a trace of One-Horned Ghost King bloodline (unawakened)]
A Second-Class Genius!
This was a Second-Class Genius!
A Second-Class Genius with a thousandfold return! Most importantly, after addressing him as Teacher, she had already gained the system's recognition and become one of Lu Qingshan's bound disciples.
He had just gained Lightning Origin Law Recognition, and now he had gained a Second-Class Genius disciple with a thousandfold return. This was truly a double blessing at his door. The trace of displeasure Lu Qingshan had felt at being forcibly assigned to the Ganwu Mystic Region now vanished completely like smoke and clouds.
At the same time, he felt a little more favorably toward Marquis Silvermoon, whom he had never met. Without that fellow's assist, how could he have enjoyed today's delight?
"You must be Instructor Lu Qingshan. What an impressive bearing. To gain Origin Law Recognition at the Domain Lord stage—no wonder Lord Marquis Silvermoon places such trust in you."
Bai Mei took the initiative to greet him. In the face of someone who had gained Origin Law Recognition at the Domain Lord stage, those earlier words of his seemed like a joke.
"Greetings, Instructor Bai Mei."
Lu Qingshan cupped his hands in return.
On the way here, Yang, the elder brother he had only recently acknowledged, had already thoughtfully introduced the situation here to him.
"No need to stand on ceremony. The two of us will need to work closely together in the future to teach Her Highness well..."
Bai Mei raised a hand, then continued, "My lessons for today are already over, so I'll take my leave. Your Highness and Instructor Lu should get better acquainted and, while you're at it, arrange the division of duties between Instructor Lu and me going forward..."
"Take care, Teacher Bai Mei..."
Ling Yu saw him off a short distance. Only after Bai Mei left did she turn back, walk to Lu Qingshan's side, and bow. "Teacher Lu, although this is our first meeting, I've admired you for a long time. There is something I still need to thank you for helping with..."
"Was it Ling Xi's domain problem?"
Lu Qingshan smiled faintly.
The instant he saw Ling Yu, he had thought of the girl at Dojo headquarters whose domain had developed a problem.
Their features were almost cast from the same mold, with only their hairstyles and dispositions differing.
Moreover, one was named Ling Yu and the other Ling Xi. Their relationship went without saying.
They were a pair of sister beauties...
(End of chapter)