Chapter 75: The Subtleties of a Grandmaster's Art
Chapter 75: The Subtleties of a Grandmaster’s Art
Despite already knowing the details from the info panel, Gu Qingfeng still asked for confirmation.
Gu Yang smiled and nodded in response.
"By a stroke of luck, I managed to grasp a martial art from the Grandmaster’s True Intent Diagram. It’s called the Overlord Blade Slash!"
"Excellent!"
Gu Qingfeng’s face showed his satisfaction.
"This Grandmaster’s True Intent Diagram has been in the Zhuo family for who knows how many years, and yet no one has been able to understand it. I never thought that you would grasp a Grandmaster’s art in just one month. Well done, truly well done!"
A Grandmaster’s art!
Even in the entire martial world, such techniques were incredibly rare.
Gu Yang’s ability to grasp the Overlord Blade Slash meant that, despite his Blood Refinement stage, his strength had likely surged dramatically.
Without further ado, Gu Qingfeng took Gu Yang to the back courtyard to spar, allowing him to demonstrate the power of a Grandmaster’s art.
"Please, Father, guide me!"
Gu Yang didn’t hold back. The moment he grasped the hilt, his aura changed dramatically.
In the next instant, the long blade was unsheathed.
The majestic blade aura seemed to carry the weight of heaven, terrifying and overwhelming. The sheer blade intent alone was enough to shock the mind, making the blood feel as if it had frozen.
The momentum was like a thunderclap.
Unmatched in its dominance!
Facing this blade, a hint of surprise flashed in Gu Qingfeng’s eyes. Then, with two fingers, he effortlessly shattered the blade aura and clamped the tip of the blade, holding it steady just three inches from his brow.
Next, he rotated his fingers and flicked the blade. Gu Yang felt a tremendous force surge through the blade, nearly causing him to lose his grip and forcing him to step back several paces.
"Very good!"
"This blade is truly a Grandmaster’s art. Even a Bone Refinement stage martial artist might struggle to withstand that blade intent."
Gu Qingfeng gave a fair and honest evaluation.
The Overlord Blade Slash wasn’t the most intricate blade technique, but with that touch of dominant blade intent, it elevated to a whole new level, its power incomparable to its original form.
After witnessing the Grandmaster’s art, Gu Qingfeng had a newfound understanding.
A Grandmaster’s art!
At this level, techniques were no longer limited to simple changes in form; they emphasized the concept of intent.
Thinking of this, Gu Qingfeng couldn’t help but think of his own Seven-Kill Blade Technique.
This blade technique.
He had grasped the true intent of slaughter.
In other words.
At this level, even if his Seven-Kill Blade Technique couldn’t be considered a Grandmaster’s art, it had certainly reached the threshold of Grandmaster.
At the very least—
Both involved the true intent.
At the same time, Gu Qingfeng seemed to understand how he might have a chance to grasp the true intent of a Grandmaster.
On the other side, Gu Yang was filled with admiration.
"Father’s skills are divine. Even with my grasp of the Overlord Blade Slash, I stand no chance against you!"
"The Overlord Blade Slash is undoubtedly powerful. Your cultivation is just a bit lacking, but even at your current Blood Refinement stage, when combined with the Overlord Blade Slash, you can rival a Bone Refinement stage martial artist. Once you advance to the Marrow Washing or Viscera Refinement stages, even I might not be your match."
"Also, you’ve only just grasped the Overlord Blade Slash and haven’t fully understood its true intent and subtleties. If you can further master it, your strength will rise even higher."
With these encouraging words from Gu Qingfeng, Gu Yang’s confidence was restored.
To Gu Yang,
Nothing was more reassuring than Gu Qingfeng's affirmation.
At this moment,
Gu Yang said, "Over the past month, the Zhuo family has sent people to take control of Taishan Dao. Many of the sects and noble families in Guangyang Prefecture are dissatisfied and have dispatched their own elites to Taishan Dao.
Now, Taishan Dao is teeming with various forces, all vying for dominance.
Father, how should our Gu Family Manor proceed?"
Gu Yang had been keeping a close eye on the situation in Taishan Dao. After all, the former Baishi Dao was part of Taishan Dao, and the Qingyang Sect was destroyed by the Gu Family Manor. How could Gu Yang not be concerned?
Given the current chaotic state of Taishan Dao, it was only natural for Gu Yang to be worried.
However,
Gu Qingfeng remained calm. "There's no need to meddle too much in the affairs of Taishan Dao. If they want to fight, let them fight. I only agreed to let the Zhuo family take control of Taishan Dao. Whether they truly have the capability to dominate it is up to them."
"So if they want to fight, let them. As long as it doesn't affect us, we can stay out of it."
"But if they dare to interfere with Baishi Dao, then we must step in. There's no need to hold back!"
"Even a thousand-year-old master clan is not invincible—"
Gu Qingfeng's eyes glinted coldly, and a chilling aura of killing intent spread from his body, causing Gu Yang to be startled. He immediately lowered his head.
"Understood, I will not allow Baishi Dao to fall into chaos!"
"Good. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, come to me. Also, your current cultivation is too weak. Strive to break through. In this chaotic era, only strength is the foundation of everything!"
Gu Qingfeng gave his instructions, and Gu Yang bowed before leaving.
Watching his son's retreating back, Gu Qingfeng soon turned his gaze away.
The chaos in Taishan Dao was within his expectations.
The resources in a region could be significant, and Taishan Dao was among the top ten in Guangyang Prefecture. Naturally, these forces wouldn't want to miss out.
In the past, with the Qingyang Sect guarding Taishan Dao, other forces, though envious, wouldn't dare to act rashly.
It was simple.
Eliminating the Qingyang Sect was one thing, but the repercussions of such an action could be far-reaching.
Whoever made the first move might become the target of all others.
But now,
The Qingyang Sect was gone.
Taishan Dao was up for grabs.
Thus, everyone would use whatever means they had.
Gu Qingfeng had no intention of getting involved in the disputes among these noble families and sects. The Gu Family Manor already controlled the entire Baishi Dao, providing a steady stream of resources sufficient for their development.
In the short term, even if they took control of Taishan Dao, it wouldn't significantly enhance the Gu Family Manor's strength.
On the contrary,
Such a move would make the Gu Family Manor a target for all other forces.
Both Jiang Qin and Zhuo Feng had made it clear to Gu Qingfeng that the Gu Family Manor was a warrior clan, fundamentally different from the spellcasters.
Therefore,
When Zhuo Feng offered to pay a price, Gu Qingfeng readily ceded control of Taishan Dao.
This decision was beneficial for the Gu Family Manor in every way.
Of course,
If these forces were not satisfied with Taishan Dao and tried to interfere with Baishi Dao, Gu Qingfeng would not back down.
"If they dare to interfere with Baishi Dao, I will show them just how sharp my blade is!"
Gu Qingfeng murmured to himself, a solemn and lethal aura emanating from his body.
(End of Chapter)
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