Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 33: Two Swordsmanship Techniques! Mastered Instantly!
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang’s expression turned utterly grim, but he didn’t kneel. Instead, he turned and fled.
After returning to his quarters, he roared at the sky, "Ah, damn it! I will get my revenge!"
Elder Feng also returned with a sullen face. He found Zhang Yang and said, "My disciple, don’t lose heart. So what if he defeated you?"
"He has no future; he will never be able to break through to become a Martial General in his entire life."
"But you are different. As long as you train diligently, you’ll have a chance to break through to the Martial General realm in about a year."
"By then, defeating him will be as easy as turning over your hand."
Hearing this, Zhang Yang clenched his fists. "Master, rest assured, I will definitely become a Martial General."
Lin Xuan, just you wait. Once I become a Martial General, I’ll kill you.
News of the battle spread like wildfire throughout the entire Heavenly Dao Academy. Soon, the whole academy was abuzz with discussions about Lin Xuan. Those who heard of his victory were utterly shocked.
"No way! Isn’t Lin Xuan one of the Heaven-forsaken? How could he possibly have won?"
"I heard he even broke through to become a Ninth Grade Martial Artist."
"Is that true?"
Many found it hard to believe.
Someone commented, "The kid won because he cultivated some esoteric Martial Arts. His combat power is strong, allowing him to fight above his level."
"As for why he broke through to Ninth Grade, nobody knows."
"But no matter what, he can’t become a Martial General. He is one of the Heaven-forsaken."
Hearing this explanation, some of the new, talented disciples who were initially nervous all laughed. A man with no future was not worthy of their attention.
Meanwhile, after Sun Tian returned, he also intensified his training. He, too, had to break through to the Martial General realm as soon as possible. Once he did, Lin Xuan would be nothing to fear.
Even the elders shook their heads and sighed. Although Lin Xuan was strong now, so what? A Martial Artist without a future had no hope and was not worth their attention.
「On the other side」
After winning the battle, Lin Xuan returned to his small cabin. With a wave of his hand, he took out ten Spirit Stones.
He then began to absorb the power within the Spirit Stones to enhance his cultivation. Once he had absorbed all ten, his cultivation had strengthened a bit more.
Next, Lin Xuan continued to comprehend the Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragon Illustration. He wanted to master the Divine Dragon Breathing Technique as quickly as possible.
「Three days passed in the blink of an eye.」
On this day, Lin Xuan emerged from the Great Emperor Ring. He stopped studying the Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragon Illustration because today was the day for new students to attend class.
Lin Xuan pushed open his door and walked toward a Martial Arts Arena in Wangyue Pavilion. The arena was massive, and when he arrived, he found that many new students were already there.
When the new students saw Lin Xuan, they all exclaimed in surprise. Their eyes still held disdain, but no one dared to challenge him lightly. Despite having no future, Lin Xuan was incredibly strong right now, and they were no match for him. They would have to wait until they broke through to the Martial General realm before they could even think of trampling over him.
Upon seeing Lin Xuan, Zhang Yang’s eyes burned with jealous rage. He clenched his fists, snorted coldly, and turned his head away.
You just wait, boy. One day, I will trample you under my foot.
Not long after, Elder Feng strode over. His gaze swept over the new students, and the entire Martial Arts Arena fell silent. His gaze lingered on Lin Xuan for a moment before he snorted coldly and looked away.
He announced, "Next, you will learn two swordsmanship styles: the White Cloud Swordsmanship and the Gale Swordsmanship."
"These two styles are top-tier Yellow-level techniques."
"But do not underestimate them. Once you have mastered both, they can be fused to form the Wind and Cloud Sword Technique, which is a true Profound-level technique."
At these words, the new disciples erupted in excited cheers. They came from various families in the Great Xia Dynasty, but only a very small number of families possessed Profound-level Martial Arts. Most of the new students had never practiced such skills before. They had come to the Heavenly Dao Academy precisely with the hope of learning martial arts of this caliber. How could they not be thrilled at the opportunity?
Elder Feng then began his instruction. The White Cloud Swordsmanship was an ethereal style, as unpredictable as clouds and mist. The Gale Swordsmanship was a speed-based style, executed with blinding speed, like a torrential storm.
The new students watched attentively.
Lin Xuan, however, withdrew his gaze after watching only once. He had lost all interest. With his talent, a single viewing was enough to memorize it completely. Moreover, the grade of these sword styles was too low to be worth his attention. He would rather practice his own Nine-layer Sword Technique.
Lin Xuan then closed his eyes and began to simulate the Nine-layer Sword Technique in his mind, aiming to quickly master its second layer.
However, this action was spotted by Elder Feng.
The elder halted his demonstration and barked, "Lin Xuan, stand up!"
His cold shout startled everyone. The new students turned to look at Lin Xuan, wondering how he had managed to anger the elder again.
Lin Xuan opened his eyes, stood up, and asked, "Elder, is there a problem?"
Elder Feng was fuming. "You ask if there’s a problem? I am here teaching you swordsmanship, and what do you think you’re doing? You dare to close your eyes? What is the meaning of this?"
A wave of murmuring spread through the new students. Closing his eyes? Did he not intend to learn the two great sword styles? This kid was truly arrogant.
Someone else commented, "I think he’s just given up. After all, he’s one of the Heaven-forsaken. Learning this is pointless for him; he’ll never be able to master it."
Lin Xuan replied calmly, "I have already mastered the swordsmanship you demonstrated. There’s no point in watching further; it would just be a waste of time."
What?
The surrounding new students were dumbfounded.
You’ve mastered it? The elder demonstrated it only once, and you’ve already mastered it? You’ve got to be kidding.
None of the new students believed him. Everyone who could enter the Heavenly Dao Academy was a genius, and even they hadn’t mastered it. What made Lin Xuan think he could? Besides, as one of the Heaven-forsaken, what right did he have to make such a bold claim?
"Yeah, right! Keep bragging!" Zhang Yang sneered, his face a mask of disbelief.
Elder Feng’s face darkened as he scolded, "Utter nonsense!"
"These two swordsmanship styles, while only top-tier Yellow-level, are extremely complex."
"Let’s not even talk about the other one. The White Cloud Swordsmanship alone has sixty-four variations. You claim to have mastered them all? What a joke!"
"Elder, I really have mastered it," Lin Xuan insisted.
Elder Feng grew even angrier. "Fine! Then I will test you during our next class. If you cannot demonstrate it, don’t expect any politeness from me!"
"Do you know the consequences of defying an elder? Thirty lashes with the cane and half a month of solitary confinement!"
After saying his piece, Elder Feng ignored Lin Xuan and continued explaining the swordsmanship.
Lin Xuan sat back down, closed his eyes, and resumed practicing the Nine-layer Sword Technique in his mind.
When the sun set, the day’s class finally ended. The new students all departed to practice the two great sword styles on their own for the next few days.
Lin Xuan also got up and left.
Watching Lin Xuan’s departing figure, Elder Feng’s face was grim. He waved Zhang Yang over. "Come with me. I will continue to instruct you personally. Strive to master these two sword styles within ten days."
"When the time comes, you will use them to defeat that Lin Xuan in front of the class."
"I will seize that opportunity to punish him. We’ll see if he still dares to be so arrogant in my class again!"
