Chapter 262: The Name of a Genius, Unworthy of the Dragon King, Great Ascension Flying Saber

Chapter 262: The Name of a Genius, Unworthy of the Dragon King, Great Ascension Flying Saber



"Wan Yulu, he's a genius."

Wu Xuanzhu slowly spoke.

He had already noticed that the members of the Zhi Ge Base had surrounded the area but were afraid to get close.

However, he didn't pay much attention to it and leisurely found a large stone with just the right height, using it as a chair to sit on. He placed his palm on his knee, looking as if he was about to tell a story.

"In my old age, I rarely use the word 'genius' to describe others."

Wu Xuanzhu said.

"In any field, as long as one is still alive, the heights they can reach are uncertain. The same goes for the martial path. It's not that whoever cultivates faster or breaks their limits earlier is stronger... Before death, nothing can be set in stone."

"I was nearly fifty when I broke my limits, and I was left behind by countless so-called 'geniuses', their backs so far away that I couldn't even see their shadows. But in the end, I still stand here, at the pinnacle, known as the Gun Saint, praised as the ultimate master of techniques. As for those 'geniuses', most of them have long been forgotten by time, and at this moment, they don't even have the qualifications to be mentioned alongside me."

Wu Xuanzhu paused at this point.

"But even with my own living example, there are still some people who force me to use the word 'genius' to describe them."

He pointed at Sch Jing.

"Today, there's one more... With you included, there are a total of seven people I've met who can be called 'geniuses'."

Sch Jing smiled and said, "That doesn't sound like a small number."

Wu Xuanzhu glanced at him, "I'm nearly a hundred years old now, and I've seen far more martial artists than you can imagine. Those who have leaped over the dragon gate before the age of thirty are like fish in a river, and there are quite a few under twenty as well. The number seven is much smaller than you'd imagine."

"Even Lu Shen Liu, the 'White Emperor' who came to kill you yesterday, was never considered a 'genius' by me."

"But Wan Yulu is."

Wu Xuanzhu rolled up his sleeve, revealing a sturdy forearm that didn't look like it belonged to an old man.

"The meaning behind the word 'genius' is a bit despairing. It attributes all the effort, hardship, luck, and pain that a person goes through to innate talent granted by the heavens."

"That's why I dislike those two words. Wan Yulu, however, is someone who completely defies logic, forcing me to use the word 'genius' to describe him."

Sch Jing nodded, indicating that he understood.

Wu Xuanzhu paused before continuing, "When Li Qi was young, he was known as one of the 'Jade City Three Prodigies' along with two others. They were praised by many as three young men who had the potential to reach the Seven Great Titles."

"In fact, that's exactly what happened. Aside from the unfortunate Li Qi, the other two prodigies, Zhou Liexiong and Chen Buyan, are now close to obtaining the Sword Finger Title. Two years ago, I saw Chen Buyan, the Asura Blade, at Tianjing Lake, where he participated in the 'Army Lord Battle'. Although he didn't win the Army Lord title, he could still compete with the strong on the arena."

"Among the three prodigies, Li Qi was even considered the leader. Without a doubt, he was a formidable figure, but when he was over forty, he was challenged by a young man who was not even twenty years old."

"He didn't take it to heart. These kinds of challenges were commonplace for him, and he always accepted them..."

"Then, he was defeated by this young man who wasn't even twenty."

"It was a miserable defeat. With a single punch, the True Dragon Grand Momentum he had cultivated for decades was shattered, and his legs were broken, leaving him kneeling on the ground."

Wu Xuanzhu sighed, "No one expected this outcome. Even I had a hard time believing it when I received the news... At that time, Li Qi was about to break his limits for the second time. Setting aside his character, just in terms of martial power, the Old Martial Circle highly praised him, and everyone thought he had a chance to obtain the 'True Dragon' title within twenty years. That was his dream."

"But before this, no one had heard of this young man's name."

"After that, everyone came to know him, using Li Qi as a stepping stone."

"The former 'Dragon King Li', Li Qi, has now become a minor footnote in Wan Yulu's background, a 'True Dragon'."

Sch Jing tilted his head slightly, puzzled, "Why did Wan Yulu challenge my master? Why was he so ruthless? Is there some grudge between them?"

Wu Xuanzhu shook his head, "Li Qi was arrogant and loved to cause trouble. He had countless enemies."

"But the one who brought him to this state, Wan Yulu, had nothing to do with him."

"After defeating Li Qi, Wan Yulu said something."

"'The title of Dragon King... It doesn't sound pleasant.'"

Sch Jing's expression turned calm, without any ripples, and he noncommittally responded with a 'huh'.

Wu Xuanzhu continued, "Li Qi's only disciple at that time... I remember his surname was Meng, but I forgot his name. He asked Wan Yulu why he was so ruthless."

"He paused, his tone deep and mysterious, "Wan Yulu said that if he doesn't make a heavy move, how would the world know that he's dissatisfied with the title of 'Dragon King'?"

Sch Jing's eyes held a smile without mirth, "Quite an interesting person."

Wu Xuanzhu nodded and said leisurely, "Yes, he's quite interesting."

"Li Qi is a brave and fierce man. He's injured or killed quite a few people, and many dislike him. It's only natural that he would face such consequences. Many people are cheering for this."

"But Wan Yulu didn't go after him out of revenge or to uphold justice. Instead, he picked a bone with Li Qi over a trivial matter, and now it's a case of tit for tat. The cycle of karma, I suppose."

"Wan Yulu, after more than a decade, broke the record at the age of thirty-three two years ago and became the youngest holder of the 'True Dragon' title."

"In the following two years, he has been on a winning streak. On Millennium Island, he consecutively won the 'True Dragon' title twice, each time displaying overwhelming strength that no one could match. He's been hailed as the 'Uncrowned Eternal True Dragon'."

"Even if I were to face him, I wouldn't dare to claim victory easily."

Wu Xuanzhu smiled and said to Sch Jing, "Now that you've heard all this, what do you think?"

Sch Jing didn't answer the question but instead asked after some thought, "Senior Wu, what's the 'Yanlong Liu' that Wan Yulu uses? Is it related to my 'Dragon Concealment Stream'?"

Wu Xuanzhu had a favorable impression of Sch Jing and didn't mind his impolite manner of asking instead of answering. He smiled and said, "There are countless martial arts styles in this world with the word 'dragon' in their names. It's not surprising to have coincidences, probably just a coincidence."

"Your Dragon Concealment Stream was derived from your master Li Qi's contemplation of an ancient martial art called 'Sleeve Dragon Concealment'. It's a semi-original style, and he's half a grandmaster."

"The origin of Yanlong Liu is quite mysterious. I've never heard of it before Wan Yulu used it."

"No matter how talented Wan Yulu is, it's impossible for him to have created such a complete and powerful style at the age of thirteen. Without sufficient accumulation, it's like creating something from nothing, a feat only a god could achieve."

"However, he's never mentioned the origin of Yanlong Liu either. I guess it's some formidable figure with a hidden identity who taught him."

Sch Jing nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you, Senior, for clearing my doubts."

His eyes showed deep contemplation.

Ancient martial arts... Sleeve Dragon Concealment... Yanlong Liu...

Wu Xuanzhu stood up from the stone, brushed off the dust from the recent fight, and said, "Alright, we've talked enough... It's time I told you why I'm here to see you."

Sch Jing looked at him and nodded, "Please, Senior."

Wu Xuanzhu hesitated for a moment and said, "Strictly speaking, there's no fundamental conflict between you and my unworthy disciple. He's just a weapon in someone else's hand, not someone who directly conflicts with you. If you want to cut him down, there's someone else you should be looking for."

"I've seen him before, and he's basically half-crippled. That's the consequence of his own actions, so I won't mention it."

"I hope you can do me a favor and try not to hold a grudge against him... Consider this a favor, and it's fine if you don't listen."

"As compensation for his attempt to harm you, I'll teach you a martial art that you should find very useful right now."

Sch Jing smiled and said, "What happened on the stage is over. Although he wanted to kill me, it's like a lion not caring about the malice of a rabbit. Out of respect for you, as long as he doesn't provoke me again, I won't take action against him."

Wu Xuanzhu nodded, "If he dares to do it again, I won't plead for him either... Let's leave it at that, Xiao Jing. You have a good temperament."

"I'm a senior of Youqing, and you're close to her... I should give you a good gift."

His gaze fell on the Forgotten Greatsword stuck in the ground not far away.

"Xiao Jing, do you have the ability to wield a flying saber? Is this a Divine Secret Technique?"

Sch Jing nodded, as there was no point in denying it, "It's a technique I've recently comprehended."

He extended his hand towards the room where the Forgotten Greatsword was, and with a flick of his finger, the Forgotten Greatsword suddenly rose from the ground, floating up and swiftly approaching Sch Jing. It circled around him, like a nimble fish swimming in the air.

Wu Xuanzhu's eyes lifted slightly, "This agility..."

Although he had experienced it briefly before, seeing the heavy door-sized greatsword floating and maneuvering with such lightness, he deeply appreciated its agility.

"I don't understand the principles of Divine Secret Techniques, but since you can control it to this extent, you must be able to cultivate this wondrous skill."

Wu Xuanzhu said, "Today, I'll teach you an unparalleled flying saber technique."

"Its name is—Great Ascension Flying Saber."

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