Chapter 379 Returning Once More (2)

is workshop, walking in a certain direction!Soon, Xiao Ya's bizarre behavior was noticed. The young talents who participated in the competition looked at Xiao Ya curiously, wondering what she was plan...Chapter 379: Departure and Return (2)

--This twenty-third sword includes a lot of supreme sword arts. This is the understanding of an unparalleled prodigy towards the Sword Dao; when he created this twenty-third sword, he didn't think anyone could truly learn it. As long as one can grasp what he has grasped, that's enough.

In fact, even he himself doesn’t know how to perform the twenty-third sword. He believes that whoever completes this twenty-third sword must be an unparalleled genius surpassing him!!

He never told anyone about this point, which led others to misunderstand and think he knows the twenty-third sword. If not for too many people proving that it's impossible to practice this twenty-third sword, perhaps there would still be a lot of people who would cultivate it.

Nowadays, those studying supreme sword arts generally choose to learn the first twenty-two swords, while regarding the twenty-third sword as merely an attempt. If successful, well and good; if not, give up.

Xiaoyao tried for five days but could only grasp some of its sword intent, yet he couldn't complete this sword technique. He was planning to continue when Gu Xing woke up from her insight.

Gu Xing's understanding differed from Xiaoyao’s; she chose to understand only what was useful to her, so there wasn’t much for her to grasp but the effect was very obvious.

"Xiaoyao, my Gu Star Sword has a new sword technique. Take a look."

After understanding the sword art, Gu Xing naturally integrated it into her own sword techniques and created new Gu Star sword skills. She wanted Xiaoyao to help verify her sword skills; this was always how she operated. Each move of her Gu Star Sword had some factor from Xiaoyao.

"Mm-hmm, you demonstrate first so I can see if any corrections or supplements are needed." Xiaoyao nodded and also created some sword techniques for Gu Xing based on the supreme sword arts; if she hadn't repeated them, he would teach her these sword skills.

Why didn’t Gu Xing directly learn supreme sword arts

In fact, it was no different. Gu Xing had already integrated the supreme sword arts into her own sword techniques, which meant she had learned the supreme sword arts.

At the same time, her Gu Star Sword techniques were more targeted and suited to her characteristics, thus they wouldn’t be inferior in power compared to the supreme sword arts.

In short, the supreme sword arts are like universal sword techniques suitable for everyone to cultivate. However, Gu Xing's sword techniques may not suit everyone else; perhaps only Gu Xing is qualified! This was her unique sword technique, one that could bring out her strength to its fullest extent.

Alternatively stated: others cultivating Gu Xing's sword techniques might be inferior to supreme sword arts. But for Gu Xing, mastering the Gu Star Sword would surpass merely learning supreme sword arts!

The best is what suits oneself most!

"Should I also give the Miss a few Ink Language Sword skills" While supplementing Gu Xing’s sword techniques, he thought of how she had been constantly cultivating her Ink Language Sword. It seemed like it was long since he gave her new moves.

Never mind; I’ll make a few for her too. Anyway, it won't take much time, just some minor modifications.

Afterwards, Xiaoyao temporarily abandoned the attempt to understand the twenty-third sword, planning to think about it when he had more free time in the future. After all, life is full of waiting times, which are best spent contemplating.

As for now, naturally, he should first go to the Fengpu Family; he ought to be qualified, although his grades might not be great!

The Fengpu Family’s rule was that those who paid were disciples. Now they had already entered the examination phase inside the family gate; this ranking wouldn't affect whether one could enter or not. It only affected the resources and attention received afterward.

After another two days of travel, Xiaoyao saw the Fengpu Family located atop a cliffside, built right on the precipice rather than above it like some kind of suspended structure.

If one hadn’t been there personally, they wouldn't feel the awe-inspiring grandeur; this was an architectural marvel. Those seemingly irregular but actually well-arranged buildings and those suspended walkways seemed to proudly declare: I am a legend!

This Fengpu Family is quite interesting!

Xiaoyao sighed in his heart, not expecting the Fengpu Family would be like this place. He wanted to study it since he was also interested in architecture, especially structures that align with nature.

The architectural group of this Fengpu Family did not destroy natural scenery but added to its charm; it also relied on the natural landscape to enhance its own grandeur, definitely crafted by a master.

However, Xiaoyao seemed unable to enter now since he wasn’t an inner disciple and thus hadn't paid tuition…

Entering this Fengpu Family isn't impossible but troublesome. Judging from the layout of the Fengpu Family, it was a highly sophisticated military stronghold with perfect defense and warning measures; strictly speaking, even a fly couldn't get in.

In fact, flies can’t fly in, but people still could sneak in if they knew how to use opportunities or had an inside accomplice.

No matter how strong a castle is, it fears betrayal from within...

"Xiaoyao, do you want to stay here" Solitary Star understood Xiaoyao’s thoughts just by looking at his expression.

"Yes, I would like to stay for a few days. But I’m not sure if that is allowed," Xiaoyao nodded. He was indeed very interested in it.

"Then you can stay." Solitary Star naturally wanted Xiaoyao to stay with her.

"I can only stay for a few days, as there’s nothing here I need. Compared to this place, it's easier to gather information outside," Xiaoyao shook his head and said.

It could not be denied that the Phoenix Clan had strong intelligence capabilities, but the problem was that their intelligence sources were definitely not as extensive as those from the outside world. Moreover, it wasn’t easy to come into contact with these intelligence sources either. Xiaoyao didn’t need to waste time on this; he already had enough time to gather more information.

"Oh..." Solitary Star responded and then did not continue talking anymore. She wanted to walk towards the entrance where new disciples were being welcomed.

"Solitary Star You registered twenty-six days ago, yet it took you so long! This time around, you'll definitely come last; go report at the Jǐ Character New Disciple Camp."

After reviewing Solitary Star’s record, someone from the Phoenix Clan assigned her to the worst Jǐ Character New Disciple Camp. Generally speaking, those in this camp were cannon fodder for frontline battles or menial workers for logistics.

The best was the Jiǎ Character New Disciple Camp for those who arrived within ten days; next came the Yǐ Character New Disciple Camp for those arriving within fifteen days; then there was the Bǐng Character New Disciple Camp for those arriving within twenty days!

Actually, even those in the Bǐng Character New Disciple Camp had little chance of rising to prominence. The focus was on those in the Jiǎ and Yǐ camps, as they would likely become future military talents.

In addition, there were rankings within the Jiǎ Character New Disciple Camp, with those at the top receiving more attention. Simply put, being ranked lower in the Jiǎ Character camp was equivalent to being placed in the Yǐ Character camp instead; their treatment would be vastly different.

Would this round’s number one be Li Yihun Or...

Xiaoyao quickly saw who it would be, as registration had essentially ended by now. Although some were still on the way, they had taken too long to reach; their rankings wouldn't change.

Who was first this time around It indeed turned out to be Li Yihun, despite his twisted confidence. He did have reason for it as he was far smarter than ordinary people.

The second place naturally went to those surrounding Li Yihun. This was a group that came in just one day behind him and were also very strong. Xiaoyao knew this team too; they were the group led by Ni Jian.

Those who encountered Xiaoyao were basically from nearby routes. How Ni Jian’s group chose their route, Xiaoyao didn’t know nor did he care about it.

"Excuse me, who designed this place" Xiaoyao asked a random member of the Phoenix Clan.

This was what Xiaoyao cared about; he wanted to find out who designed and built the Phoenix Clan so that if there was an opportunity, he could directly seek out their design plans, which would be more useful than staying here to study it.

Some things were no longer visible after construction, but looking at design drawings could reveal them. Xiaoyao had already seen the finished product now; viewing the designs would give him a complete concept of everything.

"What" That member of the Phoenix Clan was somewhat confused and didn’t know what Xiaoyao was referring to.

"Your Phoenix Clan is incredibly amazing. I just want to find out who that genius designer is so I can pay my respects," said Xiaoyao, pointing at the architectural complex on the cliff face.

"Oh, you mean this Many people ask questions like these when they first arrive here!" The member of the Phoenix Clan said proudly. "The designer was Lin Qiaoshou, the top craftsman in the world a thousand years ago."

"Lin Qiaoshou, does he have any works left behind" Xiaoyao asked; this was his first time hearing about Lin Qiaoshou.

"I don’t know about others, but there’s a book called the Lin Family Secret Manuscript which is kept in their family. Only those from the Lin family can read it. However, over these past thousand years, many diagrams and records have been passed down; quite a few craftsmen have studied them. Our Phoenix Clan’s Craftsmen Corps also has some of these," said that member of the Phoenix Clan.

"You know so much, does that make you a craftsman too" Xiaoyao asked; from certain details, it seemed like this person was indeed involved in craftwork.

"Yes, I’m part of the Craftsmen Corps. I don’t like rushing to my death at the frontlines. Making tools for them is enough. Most of those who welcome new disciples here are from logistics; most of those from the Soldier and Commander Camps don't want to do this," said that person with a nod, revealing some details.

"So it’s like this, thank you." Xiaoyao thanked him before preparing to discuss something with Solitary Star after which he planned to leave.

Xiaoyao and Solitary Star went to a corner because what Xiaoyao wanted to talk about was private. That's right; private—not hidden from the light...rable, which is why he enjoys this style. The boss isn't someone who forces others to do things either; that's quite commendable."Do you know if a boy has come here recently" the boss paused in front...