Chapter 40: I Refuse to Believe Chu Feng Can Raise Another Sacred Body Disciple
"Yuer, are you willing to enter my tutelage?"
The Sword Martial King was the first to descend from the sky, landing directly in front of Liu Yuer.
Though he knew this girl was likely a descendant of the Carefree Sword King, if he could act first, perhaps he could claim this gem for himself.
Liu Yuer did not immediately respond. Instead, she cast a glance in the direction where Xiao Chen had just left.
That subtle motion did not escape the eyes of the Carefree Sword King.
Hovering above, he looked down and said, "Yuer, if you wish to catch up to Xiao Chen's footsteps, then come with your ancestor."
His words stunned everyone.
No one had expected that Liu Yuer would actually be a descendant of the Carefree Sword King.
All the outer disciples looked at her with envy in their eyes.
Only the Sword Martial King clenched his teeth hard—this shameless old thing...
Upon hearing that, Liu Yuer made her decision without hesitation.
"Yuer is willing to follow Ancestor and cultivate in the supreme arts."
"Good."
A victorious smile appeared on the Carefree Sword King's face.
He had expected Liu Yuer might hesitate for a moment.
Thankfully, Xiao Chen's appearance had helped him a great deal.
Though the Sword Martial King was unwilling, he still had to maintain his image. He cupped his fists slightly and said, "Congratulations, Dao Brother, on reuniting with your descendant."
Naturally, he would never admit that Liu Yuer chose the other side because the Carefree Sword King was stronger.
The Carefree Sword King smiled. "Sword Martial Brother, thank you for the Sword Dao Institute's guidance all these years. Thanks to you, this descendant of mine has awakened her Sacred Body."
"That said, Yuer, I recall that during the outer courtyard competition, your cultivation was only at the late Dao Foundation stage."
"Why has your strength increased so rapidly over the past half year?"
Hearing this, the Sword Martial King had the sudden urge to punch someone.
Carefree old bastard.
Not only did you steal my disciple, you're even boasting about it in public.
Are you trying to humiliate me completely?
Liu Yuer respectfully replied, "To be honest, after the outer courtyard competition, I trained outside with Senior Brother Xiao and encountered a great opportunity."
"Most importantly, I once received guidance from Chief Chu. Thanks to his instruction, I gained insight into ninety percent of sword intent."
"Only then was I able to break through to the True Fate Realm, and while doing so, I also comprehended my own unique sword intent."
At her words, the entire place fell silent.
Even the Carefree Sword King hadn't expected Liu Yuer's breakthrough to be connected to the Miscellaneous Dao Institute.
And from the way the girl spoke, it seemed that Chu Feng had helped her quite a bit.
The Sword Martial King's expression turned even darker.
He had hoped Liu Yuer would say something like she was enlightened by someone from the Sword Dao Institute.
That way, he could at least save face.
But instead, the girl praised that mortal Chu Feng?
Wasn't that the same as saying all her years of cultivation in the Sword Dao Institute couldn't compare to a few words from Chu Feng?
"Oh?"
The Carefree Sword King looked intrigued. "I didn't expect Chu Feng to have such ability."
Liu Yuer nodded sincerely. "Uncle-Master Chu truly is amazing. Just a few words of guidance from him benefited me immensely."
"In that case," the Carefree Sword King grinned wider, "we really must go thank that Chu Feng kid properly."
The more he spoke, the happier he became. Whether it was true or not, he didn't care.
What mattered was that the Sword Martial King had nothing to say in return.
"Thank you, Ancestor."
Liu Yuer bowed respectfully.
"Come. Let's go."
The Carefree Sword King took Liu Yuer and left directly.
Before departing, Liu Yuer discreetly made a hand sign toward Xiao Chen—a private gesture shared only between the two of them.
Xiao Chen, upon seeing it, quietly turned and departed without lingering.
The disciples of the Sword Dao Institute were all left in shock by what had just transpired.
Some whispered in astonishment, "I didn't expect Chief Chu to be so powerful?"
"Yeah, one Xiao Chen could be luck—but with Senior Sister Liu as well, it's definitely not just luck anymore."
"Maybe we should visit the Miscellaneous Dao Institute and check out a few books. Who knows? Maybe we'll also get a bit of guidance from Chief Chu."
Every word was heard clearly by the Sword Martial King.
Each sentence felt like a blade etching into his heart, making him feel suffocated.
"Chu Feng, you damn bastard—you're trying to undermine the very foundation of my Sword Dao Institute!"
The moment the words left his mouth, the surroundings fell into an awkward silence.
One elder from the Sword Dao Institute tried to console him. "Chief, don't take it to heart. Chu Feng was just lucky."
"Exactly. Whether it's the disciples he accepted or those he merely advised, they all had incredible talent. Even without him, they'd have shone on their own."
"That's right! I refuse to believe he could even turn someone like Cao Youqian into a Sacred Body!"
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"Achoo…"
Inside the Miscellaneous Dao Institute—
Chu Feng sneezed several times in a row. Looking up at the sun hanging high in the sky, he muttered,
"The weather's not even cold. Why'd I catch a cold out of nowhere?"
"Must be from exercising too little lately. I'll go practice some Tai Chi."
Completely unaware of the chaos happening in the Sword Dao Institute, Chu Feng began practicing Tai Chi leisurely in the courtyard.
News of the Sword Dao Institute producing another Sacred Body soon spread throughout the various institutes of Wendao Academy.
Originally, this was supposed to be just a clash between the Sword Dao Institute and the Heaven Spirit Institute.
But after Liu Yuer's words got out, many people started growing curious—just what kind of charm did Chu Feng from the Miscellaneous Dao Institute possess?
"Dean Chen, do you really believe that Chu Feng kid is just a mortal?"
In the dean's private courtyard, an elder asked with curiosity.
Dean Chen smiled. "Old Xia, let me tell you—he's just hiding his strength."
"In Wendao Academy, aside from the heads of the major institutes and you elders, no one could truly handle him. His position as head of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute is well-deserved."
Elder Xia's expression shifted slightly. "Dean Chen, you're not joking, right? When Chu Feng first joined Wendao Academy, he didn't even have any cultivation."
"How could he rise to a position second only to the institute heads in just a few years?"
Dean Chen sipped his tea. "Don't forget—the Miscellaneous Dao Institute has a deep foundation of its own. That boy inherited it. His current success isn't surprising."
Hearing that, Elder Xia nodded. As for how strong Chu Feng was or where he got his skills—he really didn't care.
After all, Chu Feng was part of Wendao Academy, and he acted modestly and low-key. Elder Xia happened to like people like that.
While all the institutes were abuzz about Liu Yuer's Sacred Body—
Liu Yuer and Xiao Chen had already accepted a mission to descend the mountain for training, accompanying an External Affairs steward of Wendao Academy to Great Liang for a disciple recruitment mission.
Of course, among the nine major institutes, the Body Cultivation Institute didn't pay any attention to Liu Yuer's situation.
Their eyes were all on the disciple who had been cultivating in the Cold Pool.
"Elder Niu! Elder Niu! The forty-nine days are up!"
A disciple from the Body Cultivation Institute ran back at full speed to deliver the incredible news.
"Come! Follow me—we'll go greet that disciple as he emerges from seclusion!"
Elder Niu stood up with an excited expression.
He had only taken a few steps when he suddenly stopped and turned to the disciple. "Take my command token and go inform Elder Hong of the Inner Academy. Let him know what's happening."
"Understood!"
The disciple was full of admiration for Elder Niu. Even at a time like this, he wasn't thinking of stealing credit—no wonder he was entrusted with managing the outer division.
Watching the disciple's back as he ran off, Elder Niu thought to himself:
My good days are finally about to begin!
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