Chapter 58: Dueling Swords (Part 5)

  Life.

  How to spend one's life is probably something many people have different views on.

  Some people, for the sake of worldly fame and a greater reputation.

  Some people are ambitious and want to create even greater achievements for the sake of a great cause.

  Some people pursue invincibility in the world.

  And some people work hard for their sects.

  There are also some people who, in pursuit of eternal life, cut off all emotions, just to seek that elusive immortality.

  There are also some people who, in pursuit of carnal desires, go around having affairs everywhere.

  Everyone has their own way of living.

  Everyone has their own pursuit.

  People are different from one another by nature.

  Lu Yuan has never been someone with grand ambitions, seeking to make a name for himself in the world, create an unparalleled legacy, or achieve immortality through dual cultivation. He just wants to be a lazy bum living on North Peak, spending his days eating and waiting for death, while enjoying various delicious foods.

  This is one's own hobby and interest.

  If I had to say what my interest is, it would be that I have a great interest in swordsmanship. This is an innate interest, and sometimes I feel that everything can be incorporated into the way of the sword, which should be a very interesting thing.

  It can be said that if it weren't for the fact that Master Shouyuan's lifespan was limited, and the people from the Sima Changbai lineage came knocking on his door, Lu Yuan wouldn't have changed much. He would still be spending his days idly waiting for death, and after mastering the sword intent, he would become the tenth generation of Northern Peak's number one swordsman. In reality, he was also quite lazy and idle most of the time.

  Like now, with two friends who are on good terms, drinking Wuliangye liquor, eating smoked chicken, garlic mashed pork, salted duck, and roasted sausage. The taste is not bad at all. Such days are basically one's own pursuit. These kinds of days were originally very comfortable. Maybe I won't live forever, but I guarantee that every day will be well spent. Even if I die old, there won't be any regrets.

  At this time, Lu Yuanzheng was sitting on the rooftop eating fine wine and food, a sip of wine with a bite of dish, truly not even gods would trade places. However, at this moment, two young men with cold and solemn faces walked in. The first of these two young men with cold and solemn faces looked both stern and sorrowful, as if everyone owed him a lot of money. This person was none other than Wei Bei, the fourth true disciple of Nanfeng.

  Another one, with a rather ordinary appearance, but slightly more feminine, without even a beard, was actually Shen Luo, the fifth true disciple of Nanfeng's tenth generation.

  Wei Bei and Shen Luo, two people, had just entered the courtyard when they immediately turned their gaze towards Lu Yuan.

  "Sixth Brother is here." They were ranked fourth and fifth, so it was natural for them to call Lu Yuan "Sixth Brother".

  "So it's two seniors looking for me, what's the matter?" Lu Yuan raised his eyes to ask, but still held the wine bottle in his hand.

  Wei Bei looked at Lu Yuan: "This time, we came here to ask Sixth Brother for advice."

  "It's exactly as you said." The other Shen Luo also said: "However, we also know that the Sixth Master can defeat the Moon Demon, but it's just that one-on-one may not be something we can win. So, let's go with two against one and meet the Sixth Master to see how exquisite his swordsmanship is."

  Wei Bei and Shen Luo, these two true disciples of Nanfeng, had this challenge because of a simple reason: the arrogance of Jianzong.

  Jianzong actually also emphasizes internal energy training, but relatively more emphasis is placed on sword training. In Jianzong, there are many sets of different sword techniques that disciples can learn to master powerful sword skills, which tend to be more rapid in development compared to Qizong or balanced sword and internal energy training. Generally speaking, at a young age, they will have stronger abilities than those from Qizong or balanced schools.

  And so it has been for five thousand years, accumulating a sense of pride that is unique to the Sword Sect.

  This pride has been accumulated over 5,000 years.

  This time, coming to Donglu County for training, I heard earlier that the true disciples of Beifeng were also training together. At that time, they all smiled and said that they must severely cut down Beifeng, so that the people of Beifeng would understand that Jianzong was the strongest. Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent the eighth true disciple Gu Mi to test them out.

  Originally, Nanfeng's true disciples were very proud and thought that this time they would have the upper hand, but in reality, due to Lü Yuan's outstanding performance, Nanfeng suffered a crushing defeat. This was difficult for Nanfeng's true disciples to accept, but thinking about it, Lü Yuan's swordsmanship should be quite impressive; one-on-one, they might not be able to beat him.

  So, Wei Bei and Shen Luo, thought of trying out Lu Yuan's swordsmanship in a two-on-one match.

  Although it's two against one, as long as they can win, it counts as a win. Of course, in this challenge event, the figure of Jiudai Sword Immortal Gu Fei will not be absent from behind the scenes. Gu Fei has never seen Lu Yuan's swordsmanship with his own eyes, so he also wants to see what level Lu Yuan's swordsmanship has reached, hence this challenge came about.

  Challenge!

  Lu Yuan suddenly raised an eyebrow, and said that challenging him would be interesting, he had long wanted to see Nan Feng's Zhen Feng swordsmanship.

  Each peak has its own Peak Swordsmanship and Peak Heart Method.

  Like Beifeng, Zhenfeng's swordsmanship is the Hundred and Eight Swords of Wind and Cloud, this set of swordsmanship has the intention of wind sword intention, cloud sword intention.

  The Southern Peak's Town Sword Method is the "1000-300 Variations of Clouds and Fog", which is the most complex sword method among the five peaks of Mount Hua. The Northern Peak's Town Sword Method, "108 Swords of Wind and Clouds", has only 108 swords, which can be remembered and mastered with some effort, given that each true disciple has good qualifications. However, mastering the Southern Peak's Town Sword Method is a different story altogether, as it has a total of 1300 variations, earning its reputation as Mount Hua's most intricate sword method.

  This sword technique is ever-changing and unpredictable, making it difficult to master. Even among the true disciples of the sect, few can successfully cultivate it, but once mastered, its power is boundless.

  Lu Yuan had long admired his name and had always wanted to meet Nanfeng's Zhenfeng Swordsmanship. Now, hearing Wei Bei and Shen Luo's challenge, he couldn't help but feel delighted: "Have you guys mastered the 1,300 styles of the Ever-changing Clouds and Mist?"

  Wei Bei shook his head: "The 1,300 styles of the ever-changing and mysterious cloud and mist are not that easy to master. I have mastered the Ever-Changing Cloud Sword, while Shen Luo has mastered the Mysterious Mist Sword."

  "Shen Luo nodded: 'So, we two want to join hands and challenge you.'"

  Nanfeng's set of 1,300 styles of ever-changing and mysterious cloud and mist swordsmanship was too complex, even among the true disciples, most people couldn't master it. Finally, a senior fellow of Nanfeng broke down this overly complicated swordsmanship into two types: the Ever-changing Cloud Sword and the Mysterious Mist Sword.

  This sword technique is so easy to practice, and indeed many true disciples can master it. However, the power has also decreased a lot. But I have to admit that Nanfeng Senior is really talented. The two sets of sword techniques he created, Bai Bian Yun Jian (Hundred Changes Cloud Sword) and Qian Huan Wu Jian (Thousand Illusions Misty Sword), can be combined. As long as one person practices Hundred Changes Cloud Sword and another person practices Thousand Illusions Misty Sword, they can join forces to unleash the power of 1300 styles of Bai Bian Qian Huan Yun Wu (Hundred Changes Thousand Illusions Cloud Mist) with six or seven parts of its original power.

  No wonder, Wei Bei and Shen Luo joined forces to challenge him. It turned out that one had cultivated the Hundred Change Cloud Sword and the other had cultivated the Thousand Illusion Mist Sword. At this time, Lu Yuan couldn't help but get excited as well. Although he couldn't see the original version of the Hundred Change Thousand Illusion Cloud Mist 1300 styles, being able to witness the collaboration between the Hundred Change Cloud Sword and the Thousand Illusion Mist Sword was also pretty good.

  Finally updated the fifth chapter, I've been typing until now and I'm exhausted! By the way, seeking recommendation votes.