The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 195: Old Huang vs. Jian Jiuhuang! Invincible Sword Art Jian Yi! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 195: Old Huang vs. Jian Jiuhuang! Invincible Sword Art Jian Yi! (Part 1)

Chapter 195: Old Huang vs. Jian Jiuhuang! Invincible Sword Art Jian Yi! (Part 1)

Within the Qin Royal Manor.

Qin Wang held the latest secret report, his face turning cold.

"Just as I thought!"

"Master Yu'er's prediction was accurate."

"There is indeed a hidden agenda. However, this is good; unknowingly, we've learned the other party's identity. From now on, I can use his identity to my advantage, which has many benefits."

"To a certain extent, it solves my urgent problem."

...

"Please, Brother Xu."

Inside the City Lord's Mansion.

Chen Ergou was busy.

Qin Yu, Xu Feng Lai Yi, and the two Old Huangs were once again toasting and chatting. Unlike before, this time, no one was trying to stab the other in the heart.

The atmosphere was more harmonious.

But...

It wasn't as carefree as before.

Both parties understood that their meeting wasn't solely for 'personal friendship.' After the friendship, there were still official matters to discuss. How far they could talk and whether they could reach an agreement remained unknown.

After a few rounds of drinks,

The latest news arrived.

Xiao Wang had publicly announced the restoration of Xu Feng Lai's status as the heir.

However, the official statement was not that Xu Feng Lai had been pretending to be a pro all these years. Instead, it was said that after several years of wandering, Xu Feng Lai had finally awakened and was no longer a pro. He now possessed the qualities befitting an heir, hence the restoration of his status.

"Old Huang."

After a few more drinks, Xu Feng Lai, with slightly drunken eyes, stared at Jian Jiuhuang and said, "You're so powerful, why don't you teach me quickly? Make me strong and become a master too~"

Xu Feng Lai had been playing the role of a pro these years, only knowing how to have fun.

Naturally, he hadn't cultivated.

Only by not cultivating could his pro identity remain believable.

Now that he was no longer acting, cultivation could be put on the agenda.

"This..."

Old Huang hesitated and said, "It's not that it's impossible, but Heir, based on my observations over the years, you may not be suitable to learn from me."

"Or rather, I can't teach you."

Xu Feng Lai stared at him, puzzled. "What do you mean?"

"Are you unwilling?"

"Or do you think I lack talent in the Sword Dao and can't become a Sword Cultivator?"

"No."

Old Huang shook his head. "On the contrary, Heir, you have excellent talent. It's me who's unworthy."

"Learning from me would be a disservice to you, and I dare not misguide a young talent."

Xu Feng Lai was taken abackled.

Qin Yu and his 'Old Huang' also looked at each other in surprise.

The Eighth Realm powerhouse, Jian Jiuhuang, with his formidable Sword Dao, was saying he wasn't worthy of being Xu Feng Lai's teacher? How talented must Xu Feng Lai be?!

"What are you talking about?" Xu Feng Lai expressed his dissatisfaction. "What do you mean by misleading a young talent? You're obviously very strong!"

"Otherwise, Father wouldn't have assigned you to accompany me!"

"But, I really am unworthy." Jian Jiuhuang smiled bitterly.

"I'm a coward."

"I have some strength, but I'm afraid of death. I'm truly unworthy!"

Xu Feng Lai didn't ask further, sensing that Jian Jiuhuang had something difficult to say. Since he wasn't willing to share, there was no need to press him.

"Then... Old Huang, in your opinion, who should be my teacher to avoid misleading me and be qualified to teach me?"

Xu Feng Lai wasn't really eager to cultivate.

But he was well aware of the responsibility he carried!

Not cultivating meant a carefree life.

But what about after that?

What would happen to the Xu Palace?

What about all those who cared for the Xu Palace?

If he didn't have the ability, it would be one thing.

But he did! He was capable!

It wasn't a matter of inability.

Since he could, he had to shoulder this responsibility.

Especially as his father was aging, and time was running out. He had to hurry.

"Those qualified to be your master are numerous." Jian Jiuhuang smiled. "Most cultivators stronger than me are suitable. If we're talking about the Four Directions Immortal Kingdom and those related to the Sword Dao, I would only recommend two."

Xu Feng Lai blinked. "The two with the title of Sword God?"

Somewhat confused.

"Indeed."

"Li Sword God, with a wooden sword in hand, could make the entire Four Directions Immortal Kingdom bow to his sword!"

"Remember when Li Sword God opened the Heavenly Gate with a single sword, making Immortals kneel? What a majestic aura! He is indeed qualified to be your master." Jian Jiuhuang sighed.

Qin Yu also nodded in agreement. "I've also heard of Li Sword God's fame, and it's awe-inspiring."

"However, Li Sword God seems to have fallen due to some matters, causing his realm to decline, and he no longer wields a sword. These years, there haven't been any new legends about him in the cultivation world, right?"

"Yes." Xu Feng Lai spread his hands. "If he's retired from the cultivation world, how can I ask him to come out of seclusion?"

"Others may not be able to, but you, Heir, can."

Jian Jiuhuang was certain. "Your mother has a debt of gratitude to Li Sword God!"

"But if he can't let go of his inner demons, he may not be able to teach you much."

"What about Deng Sword God?"

"Deng Sword God is too carefree, detached from worldly matters, and dislikes constraints. However, your mother also owes him a debt of gratitude. As long as you appeal to his sense of gratitude, he will surely agree to take you as his disciple."

"But his Twelve Flying Swords may not be to your liking."

Xu Feng Lai: "..."

"Then who should I take as my master?"

"How about the one on the east?"

"The one on the east... is indeed very strong, claiming to be the second in the Four Directions Immortal Kingdom. But with his presence, no one dares to claim the first. However, given the current situation, Heir, going east might not be a good idea."

Jian Jiuhuang forced a smile.

Xu Feng Lai was speechless. "This one is no good, and that one is no good too."

"Who should I take as my master then?"

"That depends on your choice, Heir. It also depends on personal fate; many things are unpredictable."

"Perhaps you'll take one of them as your master, or perhaps none at all."

"It's even possible that they're all your masters."

Xu Fenglai's lips twitched, and he cursed, "Old Huang, you're the one who talks nonsense! So much nonsense, in the end, what's the difference from not saying anything?"

Qin Yu and 'Old Huang' exchanged a glance, both raising their eyebrows.

At this moment, both of them were aware of the strict rules of the Moon Embrace Sect regarding accepting disciples.

Naturally, they knew that Xu Fenglai met one of the requirements!

He could become a direct disciple.

Coincidentally, at this moment, he wanted to cultivate and seek a master.

Isn't this a perfect match?

As for the official matters between the Qin Royal Manor and Xu Palace, there was no need to rush.

Moreover, Qin Yu suddenly thought that if Xu Fenglai became his junior brother...

This matter of cooperation would surely become much easier.

However, he wasn't sure if it would succeed.

Regardless, he had to give it a try.

With this thought, Qin Yu spoke, "Actually, regarding the matter of Brother Xu becoming a disciple, I have some ideas."

"Oh?"

Xu Fenglai was very interested and urged, "Brother Qin, please enlighten me quickly!"

"I believe Brother Qin has a great idea!"

Qin Yu took a deep breath and asked, "Have you, Brother Xu and Old Huang, ever heard of the Moon Embrace Sect?"

"Moon Embrace Sect?"

Xu Fenglai was perplexed.

Jian Jiu Huang nodded slightly, "Of course, I've heard of it. Ten thousand years ago, the Moon Embrace Sect was at its peak, but it suddenly declined. In recent years, it seems to be making a comeback."

"Even in the Northern Domain, I've heard quite a bit about it."

"It's said that the Moon Embrace Sect has more than one peerless genius-level disciple, and they have a deep connection with the Fire Virtue Sect. Even..."

He looked at Qin Yu, "Your Qin Royal Manor's Lian Sheng, Cheng Guangshan, and Luo Yushu are all there."

"Is that so?"

Xu Fenglai raised his eyebrows.

He was initially very interested, but upon hearing that the Qin Royal Manor already had connections with the Moon Embrace Sect, he became hesitant and cautious.

"Indeed," Qin Yu admitted frankly, "Not only that, I'm actually a disciple of the Moon Embrace Sect. Before I joined, I was just a first-stage wastrel."

"But after becoming a disciple, with the guidance of my master, I am now..."

Boom!

He dropped his facade regarding his strength, and the aura of a sixth-stage expert filled the air, surprising Jian Jiu Huang.

Xu Fenglai's eyes flickered with curiosity.

Qin Yu's face was filled with admiration, as if worshipping a deity, "My master, he knows the past and the future, possesses countless means, and effortlessly wields various invincible techniques. For us disciples, he is incredibly caring and attentive."

"If you're willing to join the Moon Embrace Sect and become a disciple of my master, you'll surely learn any path you desire, and even defying fate will be within your grasp."

"Oh?"

Jian Jiu Huang was surprised, "You praise him so highly, it seems your master truly earns your respect."

"It's not just respect."

Qin Yu shook his head, "But he is indeed like a god, all-knowing and powerful."

"There's nothing he doesn't know."

"And there's no martial art he can't master!"

Jian Jiu Huang was speechless.

I'm giving you face, going along with your flattery, and you're taking it seriously? How powerful can the master of a third-rate sect be?

You make him out to be all-knowing and all-powerful, I don't believe it!

Xu Fenglai was surprised and said, "Brother Qin, I know you hold your master in high regard, but... such excessive praise, isn't it a bit much? Be careful not to praise him to death!"

"For others, it might be excessive praise, but for my master, every word is true." Qin Yu's attitude was resolute.

"In that case."

"Can your master understand the Sword Dao?"

"The Sword Dao is one of the Great Paths, and my master naturally understands it!"

Qin Yu looked up, "However, I haven't cultivated the Sword Dao, but my senior brother knows a little."

"Your senior brother?"

Xu Fenglai became even more interested.

Qin Yu was clearly not an ordinary person. Previously, rumors in the cultivation world suggested that Qin Yu was a wastrel, unable to cultivate. But Qin Yu had proven himself; not only could he cultivate, but his strength was not weak.

Moreover, he was exceptionally intelligent, and his various displays of talent were no less than Xu Fenglai's!

For such a person to hold his master in such high regard, it was either that his master was truly godlike, towering and brilliant, or that Qin Yu had been deceived, and quite badly at that!

"Where is your senior brother?"

"I'm actually quite interested in the Moon Embrace Sect now. Why don't we go meet him and see the Sword Dao of your sect?"

"Sure."

Qin Yu smiled.

"But there's no need to go anywhere, he's right here."

"Here?"

Xu Fenglai was taken aback.

Jian Jiu Huang realized, "Could it be another powerful figure, secretly following and protecting you?"

"Why didn't I sense anything when I scanned with my divine perception?"

"It's not like that."

Qin Yu smiled slightly, "Senior brother, it's your turn."

The sudden words left Xu Fenglai and his servant dumbfounded.

Then, they saw 'Old Huang' slowly straightening his slightly hunched back and smiling, "Forgive me for the embarrassment."

Xu Fenglai and his servant exclaimed, "You're Brother Qin's senior brother?"

"Yes, it's me."

Old Huang smiled, revealing a set of old yellow teeth, "This identity is just a disguise, so it's normal that you didn't notice."

His aura began to change.

From an ordinary person, he steadily rose until he reached the sixth stage and only then did he stop.

"Hmm?"

Jian Jiu Huang was surprised, "I felt that something was off earlier. You're both at the sixth stage, but when you conceal your cultivation and disguise yourselves, even I, at the eighth stage, can't see through it!"

"This disguise technique is truly extraordinary!"

"It is."

They had expected 'Old Huang' to be modest, but to their surprise, he nodded in agreement, "This is a technique created by my master, called the Thousand Transformations Technique. He once said that no matter what my cultivation level is, as long as I master the Thousand Transformations Technique, even a ninth-stage Immortal Ascension expert will be unable to see through it."

"My Master has recently created a new type of disguise technique, called the Seventy-Two Transformations, but it's too profound for me, and I haven't mastered it yet, so I won't embarrass myself."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Fenglai and his servant, Old Huang, both had a sudden change in expression.

Although Xu Fenglai had not practiced cultivation and was just an ordinary person, he was by no means lacking in experience! He clearly understood what this represented.

Jian Jiuhuang, naturally, was even more aware, and his lips trembled, "You can't see through the Ninth Realm?!"

"Of course!"

Old Huang was somewhat dissatisfied with Jian Jiuhuang's questioning.

How could you doubt the existence of my Master?

It was simply outrageous!

Immediately, he stopped talking and went straight to the point, "If you want to witness the sword techniques of the Moon Embrace Sect, I do know a few. However, my cultivation path is not focused on swordsmanship, so my skills in this area are merely superficial, barely reaching the level of a beginner."

"Please don't disdain it."

When Wang Teng was at the Moon Embrace Sect, he hadn't really cultivated swordsmanship. It was only after the battle a couple of years ago, where Lin Fan utilized the Inverse Felling Grand Array to empower himself and then defeated numerous powerful enemies with Sword Eleven, that he took some interest in the Piao Miao Sword Technique. After all, in his opinion, Sword Eleven was already considered a part of the Invincible Technique category. As long as it was an Invincible Technique, Wang Teng would be interested.

Subsequently, he also learned it.

But upon discovering his slow progress, he realized his mediocre talent in swordsmanship. After coming into contact with the Elementalist system, he completely gave up on it.

His swordsmanship skills stopped there.

"Naturally, I won't."

"Everyone has their own areas of expertise, and each person's talent has different focuses. A glimpse of the tiger's paw reveals the whole tiger." Jian Jiuhuang clasped his hands.

Xu Fenglai also applauded, "Interesting."

"Two old men sparring, haha."

"One real, one fake, who knows who the real winner is?"

Old Huang laughed, "The loser is naturally me, as I'm not skilled in swordsmanship, and I'm only at the Sixth Realm."

At this moment, both he and Qin Yu felt a bit displeased.

Because they had repeatedly questioned his Master!

What does it mean that everyone has their own areas of expertise? What does it mean that everyone's talent has different focuses? This was clearly a subtle way of implying that the two of them were the ones being criticized!

It was like saying that their Master wasn't that powerful, and that they were just boasting.

He could tolerate them saying he was boasting, but questioning his Master was unacceptable! Old Huang had already decided to give them a hard time!

However, the opponent's Eighth Realm was a problem, so he also used words to block Jian Jiuhuang.

Jian Jiuhuang, a veteran of the cultivation world and a cunning individual, naturally understood what was implied and couldn't help but smile wryly, "We are comparing sword skills, so naturally, we can't use our own realm to suppress others!"

"How about this, I'll suppress my cultivation to the Sixth Realm and fight you at the same level."

"Then... very well."

Old Huang laughed, "In that case, I'll show you my skills, and I hope my mediocre swordsmanship won't cause too much laughter."

Old Huang extended his hand, and a flying sword appeared in his grasp.

It was a spiritual artifact, but not a particularly good one.

After all, he wasn't a sword cultivator, and this flying sword...

Cultivators always had flying swords.

Jian Jiuhuang crossed his arms behind his back and smiled lightly, "Go ahead."

Old Huang raised his eyebrows, "Where's your sword?"

"At my level, it doesn't matter whether I have a sword or not."

Jian Jiuhuang crossed his arms and smiled faintly, "Moreover, I don't even have a sword."

"I used to, but now, I don't."

Old Huang: "..."

He was even more dissatisfied.

Yes, yes, your swordsmanship realm is high, and you're so amazing. You doubt me, and you doubt our Moon Embrace Sect's swordsmanship, right? Fine!

I'll show you a few harsh moves to let you know why the flower is so red!

"I'll show you!"

Old Huang didn't say more and immediately attacked with his sword.

The first sword appeared, and the sword light flashed, breaking through everything.

"Sword One, Break!"

Jian Jiuhuang smiled and nodded lightly, pointing with his finger to receive the sword while also having the leisure to comment, "This first sword isn't bad. As the first technique, it shows that this set of sword skills isn't weak."

"Sword Two, Empty!"

Old Huang, without a sound, attacked with another sword, but it was ineffective.

Jian Jiuhuang still smiled and evaluated, "The second sword isn't bad either, but using only one word as the name for each sword technique is indeed too short."

He couldn't help but think of the names of his own sword techniques, which were long and melodious, like a beautiful poem.

Soon, it was the seventh sword.

Jian Jiuhuang's smile disappeared, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly, "The power of each sword is increasing, but now it's the seventh sword, and the growth of each move is still not significant..."

"If this continues, it will indeed be a bit disappointing!"

"Starting strong but ending weakly, like a tiger's head and a snake's tail."

Ah, yes, yes.

You're absolutely right.

Old Huang rolled his eyes.

"Sword Eight, Xuan!"

Jian Jiuhuang still received it lightly, "As expected."

"It seems this sword technique has no outstanding points. If it continues like this, there's no need to continue. It's indeed disappointing."

Old Huang's face fell.

Qin Yu's mouth twitched slightly.

"True, Empty, Absolute, Profound!"

"Break and Annihilate!"

Old Huang was even angrier.

(End of Chapter)

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