Yue Zhao's lips trembled.
Oh.
So she had chosen his sword art as her trump card.
Was he supposed to thank her for that?
"Thank her my ass!"
Right now, he just wanted to grab Yun Jin and demand how the hell she did this!
"This Void-Piercing Sword Art… you only watched it ten times and already reached entry level?" Yue Zhao's voice quivered.
"More or less," Yun Jin replied modestly. "Was that… a bit slow?"
Yue Zhao simply let out a hollow laugh.
Watching his two senior disciples, on the verge of mental collapse, Yu Songnian felt an odd sense of relief deep in his eyes.
"Thank the heavens…"
"Thank the heavens I stayed out of this!"
"Junior Sister, demonstrate both sword arts again. I need to see this." Yue Zhao gritted his teeth.
He still couldn't quite believe it.
Yun Jin happily obliged.
Grasping her sword, she casually began the forms.
First, the Lotus Bloom Sword Art, then the Void-Piercing Sword Art.
At first, both Si Wanning and Yue Zhao were stunned. But by the end, they had gone completely numb.
Oh.
Just another genius.
They'd seen plenty!
Stay calm. Must stay calm.
Just as Yun Jin finished her flawless demonstration—
"When did you learn these sword arts?"
A voice cut through the air.
Yun Jin turned to see who it was. To her surprise, it was her master, Lin Ya, who had disappeared right after throwing her at his senior disciples. Now, his eyes gleamed with astonishment, staring at her like she was some priceless treasure.
A mid-tier Mystic Grade sword art.
A high-tier Mystic Grade sword art.
And she had mastered them just like that?
Not just mastered—her execution was polished!
This… this…
Could Yun Jin be born with a Sword Body?
Thousands of years ago, there had been a peerless sword cultivator on this continent. His spiritual roots had been nothing special, but his comprehension of sword arts was beyond compare. Any sword technique, he could grasp at a glance and master with a few attempts. His progress in swordsmanship was as swift as a soaring dragon.
Before his ascension, that cultivator had founded the Holy Land of the Kunlun Sword Sect. Within that sect, a Heaven-rank sword manual remained, one said to have been left behind by that very cultivator. It was said that only one born with a Sword Body could cultivate it.
For generations, the Kunlun Sword Sect had searched tirelessly for such a rare physique to pass on the legacy. The last person found with a Sword Body was now the current sect master of Kunlun—one of the most powerful beings on the continent.
And now, this disciple he had casually picked up… could she also possess that same unparalleled gift?
No. He couldn't be certain yet.
A born Sword Body was exceedingly rare.
Whether Yun Jin had truly reached that level remained to be seen.
Stay calm. He had to remain calm.
Lin Ya carefully questioned Yun Jin about her process of learning the sword arts. After confirming again and again that she had merely watched others practice and figured it out on her own, the look in his eyes grew even more peculiar.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Taking you in as an outer disciple might have held you back."
Yun Jin shook her head sincerely. "Not really. I'm a genius. It'd be the same no matter where I went."
Lin Ya's mouth twitched. It took him a moment to reply, "Wait here, all of you. I'll return shortly!"
He had come here expecting routine matters. Who would have thought he'd run into such an earth-shattering surprise?
Of course, whether or not Xiao Jin truly had a Sword Body needed further confirmation.
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Ye Danxia paced nervously outside.
Chen Hao was receiving treatment, but that only addressed the symptoms.
To truly restore his dantian, he would need a Reversion Pill.
But… could she really make such a request—for a mere Qi Refining cultivator?
She had entered the sect determined to maintain a low-profile persona, one with no greed or desire. And yet, here she was, fresh through the gate and already begging for such a rare and precious pill.
What would her master think of her?
What would her five senior brothers think?
Among the Sect Master's personal disciples, she was one of only six. And she was the only female. The other five were all male, and most were away on missions. So far, she had only met First Senior Brother, Ruan Jun.
He had been kind to her…
Perhaps she should speak with him first?
Just as the thought crossed her mind, a gentle voice called out, "Junior Sister, why are you pacing here? Are you seeking Master? He's still busy with new disciples and isn't here right now."
Ye Danxia instinctively shook her head. "I'm not looking for Master."
"Oh?" Ruan Jun tilted his head, puzzled.
Ye Danxia's gaze flickered, and she said softly, "I was looking for you, Senior Brother."
Oh?
Ruan Jun looked at her delicate, shy expression, and his heart stirred.
Was his little junior sister… missing him?
It was his fault, really.
As the Sect Master's right hand, he had many duties. With the flood of new disciples lately, he had personally overseen all their trials and registrations. He'd entrusted his junior sister to a few Qi Condensation disciples, assuming their mature, steady personalities would suffice.
But now…
His expression darkened.
Those fools had dared to ignore his instructions and just dump her somewhere?
Seeing Ye Danxia's timid demeanor, Ruan Jun's heart ached. "Junior Sister, did something happen?"
Tears welled up in her eyes. She gave a halting summary of what had happened.
"Senior Brother… I didn't think Xiao Jin would go that far. Now Senior Brother Chen is asking me for a Reversion Pill. I… I really don't know what to do."
Her teary gaze made Ruan Jun's heart twist.
He had entrusted her care to others for only a few days—and now this?
"It's my fault," Ruan Jun said softly, distressed. "I shouldn't have left you alone. Don't worry. I'll take care of everything."
"Senior Brother, you're so good to me," Ye Danxia said gently. Ruan Jun felt as if his heart had been filled to the brim.
He led her aside and patiently asked for more details.
Ye Danxia recounted the events carefully.
Ruan Jun's expression shifted several times.
He had already suspected something was off with Yun Jin. But this… was far beyond his expectations. A disciple who had only entered three days ago had risen from a mortal to Qi Refining level 8?
And her sword technique was highly refined?
Ye Danxia didn't elaborate too much, but Ruan Jun knew Chen Hao's disk-shaped spiritual weapon well. It wasn't ordinary. To knock it out of the air with one strike, while being at a disadvantage in raw spiritual power?
Yun Jin's swordsmanship was far from simple.
"Could she have consumed some rare spiritual treasure?" Ruan Jun asked.
How else could her cultivation soar so rapidly?
Ye Danxia shook her head at first. But then she remembered the ring—and her expression changed slightly.
Could it be…
That ring really had some hidden secret?
Yun Jin had refused to hand it over no matter what. Had she discovered something?
The more Ye Danxia thought about it, the more convinced she became.
She should have just snatched the ring from the start!
Ruan Jun noted her change in expression. "You thought of something?"
Ye Danxia replied softly, "The Yun family is quite wealthy in their region. Maybe they hid away some kind of spiritual treasure. But… she's never treated me as one of her own, so I can't say for certain."
Ruan Jun snorted. "That's probably it. But don't let it get to you. The effects of spiritual treasures run out eventually. Your extraordinary talent will always be yours. One day, you'll trample her beneath your feet."
Ye Danxia felt a warm satisfaction in her heart.
That explained it!
There was no way Yun Jin could be that strong naturally.
So she had secretly consumed some rare treasure.
But even so, she was still a Five Spiritual Roots cultivator. No matter how high she climbed, it wouldn't last.
Ruan Jun narrowed his eyes and added, "Also, the sect has rules. No one may privately pass on sword techniques without authorization. I'm sure those Tianjian Peak disciples taught her in secret. That alone is enough reason to expel her from the sect!"
Ye Danxia's eyes lit up at once.
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[+600 Emotional Value from Yue Zhao.]
[+400 Emotional Value from Si Wanning.]
[+300 Emotional Value from Lin Ya.]
[+500 Emotional Value from Ye Danxia.]