Chapter 1230: Chapter 1230: Mastery of Swordsmanship
Chen Tianlong leapt up hurriedly, dodging the Sword Qi, but before he had a chance to rest, he saw several more Sword Qi coming at once.
He was very distressed, not knowing who was secretly attacking him, but the speed and fierceness of the Sword Qi definitely weren’t from an ordinary person.
Thus, Chen Tianlong became vigilant and dodged several Sword Qi in succession.
"Which master dares to face me directly? Don’t sneak around secretly, it’s not honorable," Chen Tianlong shouted towards the forest.
The next moment, a person in black clothes came running swiftly, brandishing the Long Sword fiercely in mid-air, and dozens of Sword Qi flew toward him. Chen Tianlong did not linger but directly rose into the air, wielding the Dragon Slayer Sword to engage.
In an instant, two forces of Sword Qi collided, creating a booming sound that echoed throughout the forest. In a flash, the water in the pond splashed, and when it subsided, the person in black stood in the water body.
At this moment, Chen Tianlong was staring cautiously at the person in black, not daring to speak laxly, knowing in such high-level duels even speaking could lead to peril.
Thus, Chen Tianlong concentrated as if training, sensing the opponent’s breath and every move.
Suddenly, Chen Tianlong heard the opponent’s breath become rapid, indicating they were cultivating Qi and preparing to attack. Simultaneously, he felt the sound of a waterfall’s impact, suddenly drawing his sword, sending Sword Qi flying along the water’s surface. Unlike before, this time the Water Blade headed toward the person in black.
The person in black was evidently startled, leaped back, flipped twice mid-air then flew forward with the sword. The next instant, another Water Blade rose from the water surface, identical to what Chen Tianlong had just done.
Chen Tianlong was shocked, not expecting the opponent to know this move, so he quickly leapt up, swung his sword, and immediately another Water Blade appeared on the water surface. Chen Tianlong was very surprised since he could easily summon this Water Blade, he tried again effortlessly.
This time, Chen Tianlong was overjoyed, for every time he swung Sword Qi, a Water Blade appeared by the water. He suddenly had an idea, flew straight up, then stomped into the pool, causing the water to splash everywhere.
Chen Tianlong slightly grinned, then spun upward, paused in mid-air, and rapidly swung the Dragon Slayer Sword while the water had yet to fall. Before him appeared a spectacular sight.
The splashed water formed hundreds and thousands of Water Blades, arranged before him, suddenly rushing toward the person in black.
The person in black was evidently shocked, faced with so many Water Blades, they couldn’t dodge, had to wave the Long Sword and stand firm, exerting all their strength, but these Water Blades were too mighty.
"Swish, swish, swish...."
The person in black couldn’t avoid these Water Blades, got struck, and flew backward. Chen Tianlong pursued, controlling the fallen person on the ground.
"Hahaha, who would’ve thought Chen Tianlong, my disciple, mastered Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root so well, truly worth celebrating. Cough cough cough....." The speaker was none other than Senior Yun Zhonghe, who slowly removed his veil.
"Master, what’s wrong?"
Chen Tianlong never imagined the person in black was his master, Senior Yun Zhonghe; seeing the blood at the corner of his master’s mouth, he was very worried.
"Cough cough, I’m fine, just got a bit injured, but your move Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root is truly formidable. If it weren’t for my profound skills, I might have died on the spot," Senior Yun Zhonghe admitted.
"Ah?"
Chen Tianlong was amazed, had Yun Zhonghe not mentioned it, he wouldn’t have realized he mastered Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root, and that move was purely spontaneous without full exertion.
He thought, if it had no effect, he could conserve strength, escape, or something like that.
"Tianlong, my disciple, well done, you can now be considered wholly successful," Senior Yun Zhonghe was gratified, after all, Chen Tianlong was his disciple, and now that the disciple was so skilled, he was of course pleased.
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance. I’ll remember your kindness my whole life."
Though Chen Tianlong wasn’t as emotionally close to Senior Yun Zhonghe as Ye Feng, since Senior Yun Zhonghe helped him master Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root, Chen Tianlong, being grateful, regarded him as a family member.
"Haha, that’s good. Just don’t forget this old man in the future," Senior Yun Zhonghe was reassured and deliberately made a joke.
At this moment, Lin Wushuang came with the meal, saw an old man in black sitting nearby, froze for a moment, then approached and realized it was Senior Yun Zhonghe, asking in surprise, "Senior Yun Zhonghe, why are you here, and why are you dressed like this?"
"Haha, Wushuang, you came at the perfect time, quickly congratulate your Chen Tianlong. He finally mastered Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root," Senior Yun Zhonghe never missed reporting the glad tidings.
"Ah? Chen Tianlong, is this true?"
Lin Wushuang asked in surprise.
They had just started practicing yesterday, unexpectedly, in such a short span of two days, he’d mastered that heaven-defying move Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root, truly unbelievable.
"Yes, it’s true," Chen Tianlong replied joyfully.
"Um, then the meal...."
Lin Wushuang was originally here to deliver food, but now, it seemed completely eaten, should she return and eat first?
Chen Tianlong said nothing more, directly took the little box, took out the meal, and started eating with relish.
"Hmm, hmm, delicious, so delicious," Chen Tianlong said while eating.
Watching the young couple flirting, Senior Yun Zhonghe felt he was in the way, so he said, "Chen Tianlong, you two chat first, I’m heading back. Tonight I’ll prepare a good meal to celebrate."
Chen Tianlong looked a bit embarrassed, but his master said so, so he could only nod and say, "Thank you, Master."
Soon, Senior Yun Zhonghe departed, evidently not seriously injured just now.
No surprise, Senior Yun Zhonghe was a Celestial Dao Seven Star Great Perfection master with Powerful Qi, and Chen Tianlong’s Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root clearly wasn’t fully exerted.
After Senior Yun Zhonghe left, Chen Tianlong finished his meal in just a few bites; such a rare moment of privacy for the two, the setting was romantic, as they embraced and chatted. Lin Wushuang leaned on Chen Tianlong’s shoulder, very content, sweetly sleeping, against the waterfall background, making the scene extraordinarily beautiful.
Unconsciously, dusk arrived, now at sunset, shining reflected from the rocks, basking their faces. Wushuang finally awoke from Chen Tianlong’s arms.
Chen Tianlong tapped his lips lightly on her forehead, then smiled sweetly, saying, "It’s getting dark, Wushuang, let’s head back. The master might have already prepared the meal."
"Hmm, you foodie, always thinking of food," Wushuang teased intentionally.
"Yes, I’m a foodie; I want to eat you too," Chen Tianlong said as he opened his mouth toward Wushuang’s neck to bite.
"Ah? So scary, you big zombie, wanting to bite my neck." She quickly broke free from Chen Tianlong’s embrace and ran towards the direction to return.