If Lu Wen did not cultivate in the Big Dipper Sword, that was a different story altogether.
However, having been able to preside over all the Martial Scholars of Broad Creed Mountain in the art of the Big Dipper Sword at the age of twenty-five or twenty-six could definitely not be attributed to luck, but rather real ability.
Compared to his body’s original owner, Yan Zhaoge possessed a different understanding of the Big Dipper Sword.
As he saw it, this sword art did had parts that he could learn from, at the same time also possessing potential that had yet to be unearthed.
Other than that, to Yan Zhaoge, forsaking the Big Dipper Sword was really not a glorious thing at all. With such an old scar left upon him, the cool him really felt somewhat unhappy with it…
Yan Zhaoge had diligently researched into all the martial arts cultivated in by his body’s original owner. Of these, the one that he had spent the most time and effort on was not his trademark self-created Coiling Dragon Sleeve, nor the Tushita Palm.
It just so happened to be this Big Dipper Sword that, in other people’s eyes, he had already forsook.
Combined with the foundation his body’s original owner had left behind, Yan Zhaoge who had a stronger comprehension ability very quickly gained a deep understanding of this Big Dipper Sword.
If he wanted to dissolve this present image of his in the eyes of others, he didn’t actually have to use Lu Wen for it, though having him as an opponent would deliver the greatest effect.
However, since Lu Wen had taken the initiative to deliver himself to his doorstep, Yan Zhaoge had naturally accepted it with grace.
From the fourth floor of the Martial Repository, that old man looked at Yan Zhaoge, his gaze deep and distant, without any visible traces of emotion whatsoever, “What a strong comprehension ability…”
Yan Zhaoge cupped his hands towards Lu Wen, smiling, “Thanks for going easy.”
Saying thus, he walked past Lu Wen, heading downstairs.
The Zhao Ming who had regained his senses, looking at Lu Wen, did not hold in his gaze any scorn or contempt, instead even containing a little admiration within.
Lu Wen was already strong enough.
Having been able to stand prominently out in the Sacred Ground Broad Creed Mountain full of geniuses from many lands, become a leading figure of the younger generation, Lu Wen was undoubtedly a genius amongst geniuses.
But a pity-he had met with the even stronger Yan Zhaoge.
Of the entire Broad Creed Mountain, martial practitioners of a similar age and martial practitioners at the same cultivation level-who would dare to proclaim that they had absolute confidence in besting Lu Wen!
Moreover, even in the domain in which Lu Wen was most proficient.
Before today, of martial practitioners below the Martial Grandmaster realm, Lu Wen was the number one in Broad Creed Mountain in the art of the Big Dipper Sword.
But after today, while Lu Wen’s Big Dipper Sword would still stand haughtily above all of Broad Creed Mountain’s Martial Scholars, above him had actually appeared someone even stronger.
That youth who had once been pressured by him to the point of forsaking the Big Dipper Sword in the past, now defeated him with that very Big Dipper Sword!
Zhao Ming looked at Lu Wen, letting out a sigh before he moved to follow Yan Zhaoge downstairs, “Someone who is able to best geniuses is a genius among geniuses.”
“Someone who is able to best geniuses amongst geniuses-how then could such a person be termed?”
As Yan Zhaoge glanced back, seeing the face of the Zhao Ming following behind him which appeared deep in thought, he could not help but smile, “A martial art like the Big Dipper Sword is not something that can be successfully picked up so quickly; slowly work on it upon your return.”
Returning to his senses, Zhao Ming nodded, “I naturally understand this principle. Still, going into secluded cultivation will definitely not be possible. Soon, I will be heading to the North Heaven Region’s Scarlet Rainbow Sect.”
Yan Zhaoge chuckled, “The son-in-law paying a visit?”
The Scarlet Rainbow Sect was a large power well-established in the North Heaven Region, a power similar to the Eastern Tang Kingdom, occupying a piece of territory whilst recognising Broad Creed Mountain as its master.
The Eastern Tang Kingdom and the Scarlet Rainbow Sect, while one was in the East Heaven Region and the other in the North Heaven Region, had frequent contact with each other.
A large amount of spirit flowers and spirit grass was cultivated within the lands where the Scarlet Rainbow Sect held rein, and a large portion of the ingredients that were required for the Eastern Tang Kingdom’s concoction of pills and medicines came from there.
As a clan, the Scarlet Rainbow Sect naturally yearned for the geniuses within its lands. However, as a power of the Heaven Domain, they would definitely be affected by Broad Creed Mountain.
The most elite young geniuses would naturally wish to enter Broad Creed Mountain even more; this was something that the Scarlet Rainbow Sect had long since come to terms with.
In order to strengthen their relationship with Broad Creed Mountain, the Scarlet Rainbow Sect would also internally send some talented geniuses of its own to enter Broad Creed Mountain.
The daughter of the current Scarlet Rainbow Chief had also entered Broad Creed Mountain.
Due to them having associated with each other for a long period of time, both also having some will to get married, Zhao Ming and her had gradually come to walk together.
At Yan Zhaoge’s teasing, Zhao Ming remained calm, “I still haven’t met the Scarlet Rainbow Chief; thus, I’ve got to make a trip this time.”
Yan Zhaoge nodded, “I wish you the best of luck; hey, if the timing coincides, we may even end up travelling together.”
While Zhao Ming was curious about why Yan Zhaoge would be heading to the North Heaven Region, he did not ask about it, instead just nodding straightforwardly, “That would be perfect; on the way there, I would also be able to ask for your help in the Big Dipper Sword.”
As he said thus, Zhao Ming couldn’t help but let out a sigh within his heart. Just over half a year ago, due to their age difference, his cultivation base had still been higher than that of Yan Zhaoge, but now, the other had already come from behind to surpass him.
He truly couldn’t compare to him; no, more like shouldn’t.
After Yan Zhaoge parted ways with Zhao Ming, he returned to his own lodgings.
After having roughly packed everything that he would need, Yan Zhaoge called Feng Yunsheng to prepare to head out on their journey to the Mountain Domain.
This time, it was not just a matter of the Mountain Domain’s Cloud Portent Mountain; there was still the problem of Feng Yunsheng’s Extreme Yin Physique that had to be resolved.
While Ah Hu, following this period of feeling about with his mind, finally successfully broke through that final bottleneck, stepping into the tenth and final level of the Martial Scholar realm, the Heavenly Connection stage!
The him who appeared foolish actually had an exceptional comprehension ability in the area of the martial dao. With just a small reminder from Yan Zhaoge, having only been a single step away, he had found that required spark of insight, thus succeeding in his breakthrough.
“Great that I was still able to make it in time; great, great,” Ah Hu drew back the corners of his mouth while laughing foolishly.
Yan Zhaoge patted him on the shoulder, “Come, follow me to the clan’s Assignment Hall.”
In the Assignment Hall, Yan Zhaoge once again saw his second apprentice-uncle, the First Seat of the Assignment Hall, Fang Zhun.
Fang Zhun first said, “With regard to the legacy of the Glacial Dragon Martial Saint, because the matter concerns the abnormalities in Hell, our clan must first investigate into it. However, everything that has no relation to Hell will still belong to you.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “Even if you consider it as the clan and I w
orking together to uncover a legacy; that’s still fine.”
“What should be yours, the clan definitely won’t try to keep from you,” Fang Zhun said, “The exact details, we’ll leave for when eldest apprentice-brother returns.”
Yan Zhaoge nodded, knowing that due to the importance of this matter, Shi Tie had once again personally headed out, taking the small metal plate and travelling all the way to the North Sea.
Fang Zhun continued, “As for that ring of Ye Jing’s, though our investigations, we can already confirm that it is related to the Flame Devil Emperor of before the Great Calamity. However, only a tiny remnant aura of his still remains. It should purely be an ancient artifact, having little to do with the current Flame Devil World of today.”
Yan Zhaoge’s face was calm, “This is indeed some good news.”
“That’s right, it is indeed some good news,” Fang Zhun’s gaze shifted between Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng, “Right, in just around half a year’s time, it will be the Heavenly Connection Meet again. If you are participating, Zhaoge, you should begin making good your preparations.”
The Heavenly Connection Meet was not a Meet of Heavenly Connection Martial Scholars, but rather a Meet where the elite martial practitioners of the Eight Extreme World’s younger generation associated with one another.
It was held once every three years, with the greatest focus being on one’s potential, rather than current level of cultivation.
That was the meaning of Heavenly Connection.
The Four Young Masters of this era was a title that had begun circulating following the last Meet. Apart from that, there had also been some other young Heaven’s favoured sons whose names had spread far and wide as a result.
There were also clans or people who had chosen to remain in hiding, developing in secret.
However, in the intense clashes between the genius-level figures, some shocking sparks would often be released, allowing the participants to benefit greatly from the process, receiving a reward outside of their expectations.
Martial cultivation had all along never purely been about sitting in dry meditation and working ceaselessly for long periods, closing the door to build a carriage.
Therefore, whether to participate or remain in obscurity was something that depended on the people in question themselves.
Yan Zhaoge nodded, “I understand.”
Fang Zhun continued, “As for your journey to the Mountain Domain this time, the clan will dispatch an expert to travel alongside you.”
Although Yan Zhaoge possessed great ability, travelling to the Mountain Domain this time would actually be an official dealing with Infinite Boundless Mountain, thereby requiring a bigwig of sufficient status to lead the party. This should be the meaning harboured within.
Yan Zhaoge had long been prepared for this, “Second apprentice-uncle, may I enquire who the Elder leading us will be?”
Fang Zhun said, “It will be junior apprentice-sister Fu.”
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge’s eyelids immediately began twitching uncontrollably, “…Senior apprentice-aunt Fu?”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 117: The problem caused by his father
HSSB117: The problem caused by his father
The corners of Yan Zhaoge’s mouth twitched, “…Senior apprentice-aunt Fu has left seclusion?”
Fang Zhun nodded, “She just left seclusion recently.”
“She is currently in the North Heaven Region’s Cloud Pavilion Lake, which should be conveniently along the way for you. Afterwards, she will lead you in travelling to the Mountain Domain.”
Yan Zhaoge opened his mouth, but it was a while before he finally spoke, “…it’s really still conveniently along the way.”
In all honesty, Yan Zhaoge felt from the bottom of his heart that, even Fang Zhun being the one to lead their group would be better than this.
The junior apprentice-sister Fu of Fang Zhun’s was one of Broad Creed Mountain’s strongest female Martial Grandmasters, the ‘Soaring Cloud Lord’ Fu Enshu.
She was one of the old Clan Chief’s direct disciples alongside Shi Tie, Fang Zhun and Yan Di.
Of the female experts of the current Eight Extremities World, she stood rather high up in the rankings.
…other than that, she had also possessed the title of Broad Creed Mountain’s number one beauty in the past.
Now, for the longevity of her current cultivation realm, she still looked to be in her prime.
It was only that as her cultivation and position gradually rose, those who loved to gossip had unconsciously stopped discussing it.
However, Yan Zhaoge really didn’t want to have to team up with this senior apprentice-aunt of his.
Because, this senior apprentice-aunt of his, that year, towards her own little junior apprentice-brother, erm, Yan Zhaoge’s father Yan Di to be precise, had spawned some feelings of love.
A pity, it was but a one-sided love.
Fallen flowers have intentions, but flowing water is merciless.
Fu Enshu had a strong personality whilst also being a little narrow-minded. In the end, it was sort of like her love for Yan Di had turned a little into hatred.
Therefore, the relationship between the two was now extremely awkward, to the extent that even Yan Zhaoge, as a member of the younger generation, avoided meeting this senior apprentice-aunt Fu of his whenever it was within the realms of possibility to do so.
“Already left seclusion ah…” Yan Zhaoge tapped on his head with his palm, before turning to look at Feng Yunsheng.
Feng Yunsheng found this a little baffling. While she had naturally heard of the Soaring Cloud Lord before, she was completely unaware of the specifics behind this.
Yan Zhaoge cupped his hands towards Fang Zhun, “Does this mean that junior apprentice-sister Feng will be apprenticed to senior apprentice-aunt Fu?”
Fang Zhun nodded, “Precisely so.”
When Broad Creed Mountain’s elite disciples were promoted to being direct disciples like Yan Zhaoge, Lu Wen and Xu Fei, they would be apprenticed to a specific master.
Yan Zhaoge had directly been assigned his own father Yan Di; Lu Wen was Fang Zhun’s personal disciple, whereas Xu Fei, even older than the both of them, was Shi Tie’s personal disciple.
Although it was not like there weren’t cases of males accepting female disciples and females accepting male disciples, generally speaking, as long as the situation permitted it, when female elite disciples were promoted to core, direct disciples, they would generally be apprenticed to fellow females of the senior generation.
As a Maiden of Extreme Yin, Feng Yunsheng required special, individual grooming in the area of her Extreme Yin energy, whilst also not letting her fall back in her martial cultivation as a result.
It was only that with Fu Enshu having been in secluded cultivation for a long time, with no one at all knowing when she would leave seclusion, Yan Zhaoge had not had her within his calculations.
Who knew that by some stroke of chance, Fu Enshu had just so happened to leave seclusion at this time.
As a representative figure of Broad Creed Mountain’s female experts of the senior generation, Feng Yunsheng being apprenticed to Fu Enshu was but a natural thing.
Yan Zhaoge sucked in with his mouth. That way, the him who had taken up the responsibility of helping Feng Yunsheng to regain her Extreme Yin Physique would inevitably be having quite some dealings with Fu Enshu.
This time’s journey to the Mountain Domain, would only be the beginning.
Fang Zhun said, “The one of our clan who had previously been researching and making preparations with regard to the Extreme Yin Physique has always been junior apprentice-sister Fu. If you have any thoughts about it, Zhaoge, feel free to converse more with her on it.”
Although before Yan Zhaoge had brought back Feng Yunsheng, Broad Creed Mountain had never managed to get ahold of a Maiden of Extreme Yin before, they had always been working on the relevant preparations, just waiting for a
candidate to arrive.
Therefore, from the current Broad Creed Mountain’s standpoint, they already had sufficient preparations for grooming a Maiden of Extreme Yin, the key point being Yan Zhaoge helping Feng Yunsheng to make a full recovery.
Hearing Fang Zhun’s words, Yan Zhaoge’s eyes instead narrowed slightly.
The wording with which Fang Zhun had spoken to Yan Zhaoge on the matter of the Maiden of Extreme Yin had been very polite, completely not treating Yan Zhaoge as an ordinary member of the younger generation at all as he instead conversed with him on level terms.
However, speaking with Fu Enshu who didn’t like the sight of him and his father, who knew whether it would be as easy as that…
Taking his leave of Fang Zhun and leaving the Assignment Hall with Feng Yunsheng, Yan Zhaoge rubbed at his temple, somewhat feeling a bit of a headache coming on.
According to the memories of his body’s original owner, that senior apprentice-aunt Fu of his, when talking about her good points, was a candid and straightforward person who acted based on her feelings, not minding other people’s gazes.
When talking about her bad points, she was unbridled and wilful, doing whatever she liked as her personality dictated.
“Important matters are to be prioritised,” Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, “Before official matters, there shouldn’t be a problem…I guess?”
Following by Yan Zhaoge’s side along with Feng Yunsheng, Ah Hu suddenly spoke in a low voice, “Young Master.
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge lifted his head and gazed over. He saw that on the mountain road ahead of them, a girl had suddenly appeared, dressed in white clothes over which was worn a blue robe, her features cold and beautiful. It was precisely the Sikong Qing whom he had not seen in quite a while.
Seeing Yan Zhaoge, Sikong Qing cupped her hands in greeting, “Senior apprentice-brother Yan.”
“Long time no see,” Yan Zhaoge nodded, just wanting to return the greeting when he suddenly felt something, “Eh? Your inhalations and exhalations seem not to contain any impurities whatsoever; you have already stepped into the mid inner aura Martial Scholar realm?”
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