The Bizarre Saber Dao

Lu Zhengran and the other two followed them into the house.

"It's only been set up a short time ago, and there's not much furniture yet. Please find a place to sit."

"OK!"

Lu Zhengran casually found a place to sit down and got straight to the point.

He praised the Saber God highly, expressing his recognition and admiration for the other's strength.

"Senior Saber God, I aspire to become a top-tier swordsman! However, after arriving here, I've realized that my previous understanding of the Saber Dao was too simplistic and narrow. Also, my talent for Saber Dao cultivation seems somewhat mediocre. It's a rare opportunity to meet you, Senior Saber God, and I would like to seek your guidance. I wonder if this is disturbing you?"

The Saber God stared at the young man, Lu Zhengran, and could indeed see in Lu Zhengran's eyes a longing for the Saber Dao.

It's clear that their enthusiasm is quite high.

In the Cangyun Continent, sword cultivators are considered the main path, while saber cultivators are fewer than a fraction of the number of sword cultivators.

Every powerful swordsman cultivates to become a top expert through sheer passion, enthusiasm, and interest in the way of the Saber Dao.

Compared to Lu Zixuan and Sun Minzi, Lu Zhengran's behavior was particularly noticeable, clearly indicating that among the three, only Lu Zhengran was a sword cultivator.

"It's alright. Your father has been kind to me, and I also need to recuperate here for a while. You can come to me with any questions you may have about cultivation," the Saber God said with a smile.

"Thank you, senior! Since that's the case, I happen to have some free time. May I ask you some questions about cultivation?" Lu Zhengran said excitedly.

The Saber God nodded.

And so, Lu Zhengran began to talk about his own problems.

He explained the difficulties he encountered in practicing swordsmanship, but he was still somewhat unsure whether the swordsmanship techniques taught by his former teacher, Liang Juntian, were truly that bad, so he also demonstrated them.

After listening to and watching Lu Zhengran's brief demonstration of swordsmanship, the Saber God fell silent.

When he heard that Lu Zhengran was Lu Qing'an's son, he was already convinced that Lu Zhengran was extremely talented. Since he had chosen to become a sword cultivator, he would definitely become one of the top sword cultivators in the Demon Domain in the future.

But when he saw Lu Zhengran display the cultivation level of the Immortal Ruins and use an extremely clumsy sword technique with a lot of problems, he felt like he was being treated like food, thrown on the ground, and stomped on with oversized shoes that had been used to step in dog poop.

Most importantly, the food was eventually brought to his mouth!

No! Aren't you the Eternal Night Demon Emperor's biological son?!

This person's talent is really that bad?!

Is your talent for swordsmanship, rather than swordsmanship?

"Child, I have a question for you. Do you think you have a better talent for crafting knives or swords?" the Saber God asked tentatively.

Lu Zhengran said, "Everyone says I'm suited to repairing swords!"

Saber God: "..."

He then looked at Lu Zixuan and Sun Minzi, who had remained silent, and asked, "Are you two sword cultivators?"

The two nodded, puzzled as to why the Saber God had suddenly asked them such a question.

The Saber God seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems these children weren't there to tease him.

Is this child serious???

"Child, bring me that token. I have a question for you." The Saber God gestured for Lu Zhengran to take out the Saber Alliance token.

He then played a video clip from the token.

It was a scene of him fighting an Old Devil.

After the scene ended, he looked at Lu Zhengran, "What was your most immediate impression after watching this battle?"

"So handsome!!" Lu Zhengran said earnestly.

The Saber God's lips twitched slightly. "Besides being handsome, have you discovered anything else?"

Lu Zhengran wanted to shake his head, but he held back. He took the token and examined it carefully again, pointing out what he felt was different.

After he finished speaking, he held his breath and looked at the Saber God expectantly.

The Saber God responded with a long silence.

This kid is definitely not a genius at sword cultivation!

Why become a swordsman?!

Did you become a sword cultivator because you think swordsmen are cool?!

If Lu Zhengran knew what the Saber God was thinking, he would definitely nod in agreement as quickly as if he were pounding garlic.

It's because he's handsome!!!

Looking into Lu Zhengran's clear eyes, the Saber God smiled wryly and said, "Child, let me give you some advice. You are still young, and your father is an extremely powerful sword cultivator. I suggest you follow in your father's footsteps and become a sword cultivator."

Sword cultivation is not for you!

Lu Zhengran stunned.

"Senior! I've made up my mind about this path! I won't change it! My father also said that perseverance leads to miracles! I know I lack talent, but I understand how important hard work and persistence are! As the saying goes, 'Constant dripping wears away a stone, and with enough effort, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle!' I believe that one day, I will definitely become a top-tier swordsman!!"

Lu Zhengran's face was serious. At this moment, he seemed to have shed his childishness and gained a more mature air.

After what happened last time, he had accepted that he was of mediocre talent and often reminded himself that he needed to work harder in his cultivation in the future.

If you can't compete with others in terms of talent, then catch up through hard work!

The Saber God was silenced again, but soon he took a deep breath and smiled.

"Yes, talent is important, but sometimes passion and perseverance are even more valuable. I admire you, son."

He had an exceptional talent for Saber Dao since childhood, but he wasn't the most talented. There were thousands, if not tens of thousands, of people with better talent than him.

But in the end, he still became the Saber God of the Demon Domain.

It was through persistent effort and an unwavering determination that they succeeded.

This kid is far less talented than him, but he still has the same enthusiasm and spirit he had back then.

Most importantly, this kid has a great dad!!!

That puts them way ahead of far too many sword cultivators from the very beginning!

"Since you aspire to become an outstanding swordsman, I'll offer you some advice, though I'm unsure if it suits you. And this path might be a bit unusual."

At this moment, the Saber God thought of a legendary Saber God from the history of the Demon Domain.

This swordsman is very special, so special that he's almost eccentric.

Lu Zhengran overjoyed upon hearing this, and quickly nodded, cupping his hands in greeting, saying, "This junior humbly requests your guidance, senior!!!"

"Then let me test whether you can walk this special path."

"Feel free to take the test, senior!"

"Alright, most sword wielders treat their treasured swords like family members. If I asked you to use your treasured sword as a hoe, broom, axe, or even to cut vegetables, would you be willing?"

When the Saber God asked this question, not only was Lu Zhengran stunned, but Lu Zixuan and Sun Minzi also had strange expressions.

Lu Zhengran blinked, then, after regaining his senses, gritted his teeth and said, "If I could become a supreme sword cultivator, I'm willing!!!"

He cherished his treasured sword because his teacher, Liang Juntian, had said that there was a very important saying among sword cultivators, "As long as the sword is there, the person is there; if the sword breaks, the person dies."

The knife is me, and I am the knife.

A qualified swordsman even needs to cherish his sword as if it were the most important part of his own body!

However, as long as it allows him to become a top-tier swordsman, he's willing to give up his most important possession!

Upon hearing this, the Saber God's lips curled slightly upward, and he continued, "Sword cultivators often fight with wide, sweeping attacks, relying on a single strike to overcome all defenses. But if I asked you to win using unorthodox methods, focusing on attacking the lower body, armpits, and other unusual spots, would you be able to do it?"

Lu Zhengran smiled slyly, "Being handsome is certainly better, but when all else fails, winning is more important."

After saying this, the Saber God looked at Lu Zhengran's current appearance and made up his mind.

This child might actually be able to take that unconventional path.