abnabooks Chapter 43 Another Breakthrough, Strength Soars
Chapter 43 Another Breakthrough, Strength Soars
The wind howled.
The sound of the trees rustling rapidly through the mountains was so beautiful that it blended perfectly with the whistling of the longsword, rising and falling in a delightful contrast.
Until an extremely mysterious arc flashed through the air, following an arc almost identical to that of a bird.
Feathers fluttered in the air.
A wild goose fell into the forest.
Cao Yu sheathed his long sword.
The gale finally subsided.
call--
As he exhaled a breath of stale air, Cao Yu felt an overwhelming sense of joy.
"Is this the true essence of swordsmanship?"
She felt her longsword merge into the great power of heaven and earth, borrowing the laws of heaven and earth and integrating them into the sword, thus truly taking that step.
these days,
Cao Yu abandoned all worldly affairs, secluded himself in the deep mountains, completely forgot everything, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the cultivation of the sword, dedicating everything to the cultivation of the sword, and thoroughly consolidating the sword techniques he had just grasped.
If one can comprehend the true essence of swordsmanship before the age of eighteen, or enter the Innate Realm before the age of twenty-two, one can directly become a promising immortal disciple of the Ziyang Sect.
The former is still within the realm of possibility, while the latter is purely a rare miracle.
At twenty-two, entering the innate realm?
What kind of monster is this?
Any master with innate talent in the martial arts world could easily dominate a region, attracting the attention of various powerful families who would treat them as honored guests.
These kinds of masters are usually elderly veterans, some of whom have even founded their own schools of thought.
A 22-year-old master of innate talent is already a true prodigy, destined to be remembered in history.
However, Cao Yu would not belittle himself because of this.
She is only seventeen years old this year, and everything is just beginning. Now that she has just grasped the essence of swordsmanship, she is already capable of facing the guide who may arrive at any time.
Myself,
She has finally come to this point. Once she takes this step, neither the Cao family nor Xinyu City can hold her back anymore.
At this time
Suddenly, he remembered asking Song Shen a question he had asked him before.
dream……
At that time, Song Shen said that his body was not bound and his mind was not restricted, and he could spread his wings and fly high!
In fact, this is also where her dream lies.
Now, she finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel and has escaped the quagmire of the Cao family mansion.
All this pointless power struggles and filth will be far removed from her, and she will no longer need to concern herself with it.
With that thought in mind, he drifted down the mountain, rested briefly, and then regrouped.
...
...
"I never imagined so much would happen while I was gone!"
Cao Yu listened to Song Shen's report and his expression turned strange.
"That bastard Hu Yan, how dare he play such tricks!"
Her pretty face was filled with murderous intent.
Hu Yan was not originally Cao Zhang's man. He was the nephew of Hu Yong, the steward, and should have been loyal to the head of the family. Instead, he became the eldest son's dog.
"You mean there was another swordsman in black, whom you killed?"
Cao Yu was equally astonished, and countless thoughts raced through her mind in response to Song Shen's words.
"Could it be that Lone Star Sword?"
She came up with this candidate in her mind.
"Is this person very famous?" Song Shen pondered for a moment before asking tentatively. "I only managed to kill him after a fierce battle; his swordsmanship was indeed extremely exquisite."
Cao Yu remained silent for a long time. "This Lone Star Sword is indeed very famous. He was a master who was once famous in the martial arts world. He was a genius in swordsmanship in the past, but he was defeated and seriously injured, which broke his bones and ruined his martial arts career. That's why he joined the Cao family and followed Cao Zhang."
So he was a genius in the past, no wonder he's so arrogant.
Song Shen recalled that guy's flamboyant appearance.
"Your progress is...quite significant."
After hearing about Song Shen's experiences over the past few days, Cao Yu was deeply moved.
Is it...
How could his own lowly servant possess talent comparable to his own?
Have you grasped the concept of momentum?
She asked.
"No, but I can only sense some things when I get them by chance."
Upon hearing this description, for some reason, Cao Yu felt a sense of relief, as if he had received a long-awaited answer.
If Song Shen can comprehend the power of the universe while working like a beast of burden in his family, then what does it matter if I have such extraordinary talent, and even if I have spent these days in seclusion in the mountains, devoutly devoting myself to cultivation?
"What's the secret technique? Have you learned it?" she pressed.
Song Shen scratched his head and said, "I've gotten close to it, but I already feel like I've improved a lot."
Of course, he wouldn't directly tell him that he had already grasped the essence of swordsmanship. Firstly, there was no need for it, and secondly, it didn't fit Song Shen's usual habit of hiding his true self.
He has made great progress, but he is still under Cao Yu's control. However, given Song Shen's current progress, his future is limitless.
pity.
Such talent, yet he can only languish in the quagmire of the Cao family mansion.
A hint of regret surfaced in Cao Yu's heart, but she hid it well. Right now, her biggest priority in the Cao family was to make good use of her status as the third young lady of the Cao family, participate in affairs as much as possible, and acquire cultivation resources as a springboard to jump to a major sect.
As for Song Shen, she had thought about many things, but had no conclusion. Now she could only admit that she could only save herself and her mother with this extraordinary talent.
As for others, there's nothing they can do to help.
"Your ability to kill Wei Shu is enough to show that you are already among the top fighters in Xinyu City at such a young age."
Song Shen chuckled and said, "Right now, everyone thinks it was the Third Miss who secretly did it."
Cao Yu's gaze shifted, then he stared intently at Song Shen: "Are you just going to put all this on my head like this? I've become your shield!"
"Wait, what about the Three Ghosts of Cangshan? Are they also on my list?" She suddenly realized.
Song Shen shrugged and said, "Nobody believes I did it, and there's nothing I can do. Besides, I'm your person, Senior Sister, and my strength should remain hidden in the shadows to do my job."
Cao Yu was somewhat indignant: "No matter what you say, you're always right?"
Song Shen had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "Let's put that aside for now. Senior Sister, the eldest young master's scheme has failed. Could he still have a backup plan?"
Cao Yu glared at Song Shen and pondered, "Cao Zhang and his mother are among the most treacherous and cunning people in the world. It's hard to say how they will deal with you. However, Cao Zhang should be busy capturing that villain who shook Xinyu and pursuing his merits. He shouldn't have time to deal with you. But who can say for sure? People are most energetic when they are doing evil."
"Especially scoundrels like Cao Zhang," she added.
"What new experts have emerged recently?" Song Shen asked.
Song Shen had been in Bai Niao Town for too long and was unaware of many of the things that were happening in the town.
Cao Yu thought for a moment and then said, "You're not exactly low-level now, and I can tell you a lot about the ways of the martial world. But you should also be aware of this and pay attention to the happenings in the martial world from time to time. After all, you're no longer the lowly errand boy you used to be."
"What the Third Miss says is true."
"Strangely enough, a terrifying master has recently emerged in the city. His name is Xiang Zaishan, nicknamed the Three Calamities Blade Demon. He kills people without hesitation and has challenged several dojos around the city for days, making many masters in the city hate him to the bone. Of course, there are also rumors that he is a womanizer and that many noble ladies have suffered at his hands. His bounty has reached an astonishing 3,900 taels of silver, making him the most wanted criminal in the past ten years."
Song Shen listened silently to Cao Yu's cold sneer as he continued, "That good-for-nothing Cao Zhang has served as a captain for so many years under the protection of his family, with almost zero merit. Now that the previous deputy commander is retiring, does he realize the importance of merit?"
While networking was essential in the officialdom of the Dayong Dynasty, the founding emperor had established an ironclad rule that all military officers must have meritorious service to be promoted; otherwise, they would be violating ancestral rules and would be punished by death.
According to Cao Yu, the Three Calamities Blade Demon has become the center of attention in the martial arts world in Xinyu.
"Why is he called the Three Calamities Blade Demon?" Song Shen asked with curiosity.
Cao Yu said in a deep voice, "Because this person is an unparalleled genius in the art of swordsmanship. He is proficient in the three sword techniques of wind, thunder, and fire. All the experts who have been chasing him these days have met their demise."
Song Shen asked, "What is the connection between our Wind Chasing Blade Technique and the Wind Blade among his Three Calamities?"
Cao Yu smiled wryly and said, "It seems that I have to fulfill all the duties of a master. Master Li has disappeared without a trace, leaving you, his junior brother, to me."
Song Shen was helpless.
Old Li, where did you go?
If you don't tell them, they'll forget they even have a master.
However, it seems to make little difference as to not have it at all.
"Listen, all martial arts under heaven draw inspiration from the natural world. Apart from some esoteric and secret techniques, most of these martial arts can be placed within the framework of the Eight Paths of Heaven. The so-called Eight Paths are Qian, Dui..."
Song Shen was stunned. Wasn't this the Pre-Heaven Bagua diagram created by Fu Xi?
"It's actually possible to cultivate multiple paths simultaneously." Song Shen looked on in amazement.
Cao Yu nodded and said, "Of course, the world is never short of geniuses with extraordinary talent."
"If Senior Sister were to encounter this Three Calamities Blade Demon, would she be able to hold her own?"
Cao Yu calmly replied, "In the world of martial arts, it is not the case that knowing more makes one more powerful. Although I have only studied one sword technique since childhood, specializing in one technique is still enough to make me invincible. If I were to encounter this person, the outcome would be uncertain."
That's good……
Song Shenxin secretly assessed that Cao Zhang's ability to pursue Xiang Zaishan for so long without success, even with the help of the city patrol and Cao family's experts, was enough to prove that Cao Zhang was no match for this man.
Cao Yu's abilities prove that she belongs to at least the same tier as Xiang Zaishan.
Based on this assessment, if Cao Zhang persecutes him too much, Song Shen believes that he can take radical measures if necessary.
Finally, Cao Yu said casually, "To be honest, Cao Zhang is utterly despicable. He's capable of anything. Don't assume that just because he's a noble young master, he'll have the manners one would expect. This man is inhuman, has no bottom line, and is utterly devoid of virtue. It wouldn't be surprising if he did something so despicable. You'd better be careful. I've been focusing entirely on my cultivation lately. Although it's alright for you to use my name, it's not always reliable. If necessary, come directly to me."
"I see."
Song Shen said.
The third young lady once again drifted away.
But I think it isn't.
Song Shen thought to himself that relying on anyone other than himself was not enough to give him even the slightest sense of security.
"Dao Fruit, add some points to it!"