Chapter 32: Before the Competition, the Master Instructs



"The Supreme Explanation of the Secret Tibetan Scriptures" was even more difficult to understand than "The True Words for Entering the Realm of the Nine Heavens", which made Luo Yan a little depressed.

After studying it for three or four days, he still couldn't understand what he read. It was not because he had a poor comprehension ability, but because the text was indeed obscure. Many ancient grammars were very different from those of today, and there were no annotations to explain it, so it was like learning a foreign language.

In addition, this "Tai Shang Kai Shu Secret Tibetan Sutra" seems to involve the method of incarnation, so I cannot ask other people for advice, so the translation progress is even slower.

In addition to studying this scripture, Luo Yan also had to get together with Miss Shi and five other people who were also participating in the Baiyujing competition to compete with each other every day.

There is naturally no need to practice magic weapons. Shi Liuli now has two things to practice: one is the East China Sea Jade Coral Sword Technique, and the other is the Southern Dipper Galaxy Secret Technique.

When she was practicing swordsmanship, Luo Yan would practice against her using the Huangting Kunwu sword.

This immortal sword was originally of the earth element, with great force and heaviness, and its rank was also very high. With just one sweep of the sword, Shi Liuli's Purple Extreme Hanyuan Sword could not resist and was attacked by Luo Yan in various ways;

When she practiced Taoism, Luo Yan would practice against her using the acquired five elements divine light.

The secret art of the Southern Dipper Galaxy is also extraordinary. It can summon water from the Milky Way to the lower world out of thin air. Even a drop of water hitting a person can generate a tremendous force.

However, no matter how powerful this technique is, it cannot escape the attributes of the Five Elements and Water. When it is brushed by the acquired Five Elements Divine Light, it is torn apart cleanly and neatly like a sharp blade cutting through silk.

Shi Liuli was so angry that she gritted her teeth and refused to continue fighting with Luo Yan no matter what. She turned to find other people to serve as sparring partners.

Although she lacked experience in combat, Tian Zhang and the others were not necessarily that powerful either. In addition, both the Zi Ji Han Yuan Sword and the Nan Dou Xing He secret technique were of unusual grade, so she defeated them with ease, allowing Miss Shi to hold her head high.

Yuqing Temple has high hopes for these seven disciples and naturally pays close attention to their daily competition.

The head of Xuandu often took time to come and watch the battles, and he found that among the seven people, Luo Yan was undoubtedly the strongest among them.

Although Shi Liuli was no match for Luo Yan, he was victorious against every other opponent.

The remaining five people, including his son Tian Zhang, fought each other back and forth, and the outcome was unpredictable.

It seems that if they want to win the twelve seats in this Baiyujing competition, they have to focus on Luo Yan and Shi Liuli.

So, one day after the competition ended, Master Xuandu left Luo Yan alone.

"Master, why did you call me?" Luo Yan was also a little puzzled.

Could it be that he wants to follow the example of how Master Subhuti treated Sun Wukong and give me special treatment in private?

As if seeing through his thoughts, Master Xuandu smiled and said:

"I'm not planning on giving you a reward. You have plenty of magical instruments on you right now, so be careful not to bite off more than you can chew."

Luo Yan pretended to laugh awkwardly, but he couldn't deny it.

In terms of flying swords, he has the Huangting Kunwu Sword; in terms of Taoism, he has the acquired five elements divine light. Both of these are extraordinary items, and their ranks are even higher than Miss Shi's.

Talking about magic weapons… All the treasure bags of Tiangongfang are on his waist. What kind of magic weapon can’t he find in it?

Even if you simply take it out and smash it, you can kill your opponent!

In the opinion of Master Xuandu, the only thing Luo Yan lacks is combat experience.

It's like a battle between monks, and the opponent directly shoots a flying sword at you rapidly. If you can't even defend yourself, then forget about talking about the treasure bag or the five elements divine light. Where would you find the time to use them?

Lack of combat experience is like holding the Taia Sword in the hands of a child; it poses no threat at all!

"Just try to attack me." Xuandu Sect Master said gently, "Go ahead and do it."

Luo Yan was startled, then realized that the headmaster wanted to personally test and teach him, so he quickly said:

"Then I will show you my ugliness. Please feel free to give me some advice."

After saying that, he made a sword gesture and shot the Huangting Kunwu sword towards the headmaster of Xuandu.

Without blinking, the Xuandu Sect Leader shot out a silver light from behind him. It was his Sect Leader's sword, the Huijing Yunya Sword, which intercepted the Huangting Kunwu Sword.

The two swords collided with a loud bang like thunder. Hui Jingyun's sword was slightly unsustainable, and rays of light burst out from the sword. The head of Xuandu exclaimed when he saw this.

The Huangting Kunwu Sword is worthy of being the sword worn by the Yellow Emperor in the past. Even the Huijing Yunya Sword cannot stop it. Its tremendous power is evident. But why does it seem to be having trouble maneuvering?

"You haven't been able to make this sword recognize its master yet?" Master Xuandu frowned and said.

"Master, you also know that this is the Yellow Emperor's sword." Luo Yan smiled helplessly, "How can it be so easy to recognize its master?"

"It's strange." Master Xuandu said quietly.

There is nothing wrong with the statement that Huangdi, who wears a sword, refuses to recognize its master, as an ordinary person.

But logically speaking, since this sword is unwilling to recognize Luo Yan as its master, then with Luo Yan's current level of cultivation, it would be difficult to even make it move.

That's why the head of Xuandu thought that Luo Yan used some method to subdue the Huangting Kunwu Sword by accident.

However, Luo Yan now admitted personally that he did not let the sword recognize its master... Then why could he control it?

It's impossible that he only recognized his master halfway and didn't recognize him completely...

The head of Xuan Du was silent and Luo Yan naturally did not want to interrupt, so the scene fell silent. Only the Qingping Sword, which knew the secret, was giggling inside Luo Yan's body.

"By the way, how did you help him subdue the sword?" Kunlun Jing asked curiously.

"I won't tell you." Qingping Jian deliberately kept it a secret.

Master Xuandu thought for a long time, and finally spoke slowly:

"With the power of the Huangting Kunwu Sword, it won't be difficult for you to get a place in the Baiyujing competition."

"But if you want to compete for the twelve seats, this sword will not recognize you as its master by then, and its slow turnover problem will probably become a huge flaw."

Luo Yan naturally knew this, and said with a wry smile:

"I am incompetent, please guide me, Master."

"To make up for this flaw, there are two ways." The Xuandu Sect Master raised two fingers, "First, you use your true essence to nourish this sword for a long time. Once it is familiar with your aura, you can use secret methods to refine it."

Luo Yan nodded and knew what secret method Master Xuandu was talking about.

It's the secret sword technique of Mount Shu.

However, what Master Xuandu did not know was that he had already taken the Qingping Sword as his natal sword.

Just like a man cannot marry two wives, how could he possibly own two natal swords at the same time?

So this path is definitely not feasible.

"The second one," Master Xuandu continued, "is to practice swordsmanship diligently."

"The higher your swordsmanship level, the smaller the flaws in your swordsmanship will be. Although it cannot be completely eliminated, it is enough to increase your chances of winning."

Luo Yan nodded in agreement.

Master Xuan Du said this very simply: You don't need to be flawless in swordsmanship, you just need to improve your swordsmanship so that your flaws are not so easily exploited.

As for Luo Yan’s actual swordsmanship level…if we only talk about his swordsmanship attainments, he dares to say that among all the orthodox disciples participating in the Baiyujing competition, except for An Zhisu, who was born with a swordsmanship heart, no one can be his opponent!

Of course, Qiu Changtian and Ling Yunpo don’t count either - they are fighting each other, no matter whether they win or lose, how can it count?


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