CHAPTER 525: CHAPTER 524 COMMUNICATION_1

"Are you having trouble believing it?"

The Cyan-robed Guest took a sip of the tea on the table, then continued, "Anyone who heard this would likely be astonished. However, if it weren’t so, the Liu Family wouldn’t have spent so many years searching for her, sparing no effort to find her and bring her back."

"What about my father? He’s not from the Five Kingdoms. Does he also have some special background?" Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask.

"I don’t know about that. Although I was friends with your parents, Ling Tianyu always did things his own way. He didn’t tell me much, so I naturally didn’t ask more."

The Cyan-robed Guest shook his head, a glint in his eyes. "Besides, knowing too much now is useless for you. With your current strength, you can’t even deal with Liu Feng, let alone those top experts in the Liu Family."

"That’s true."

Ling Chen nodded wryly. With his inadequate power, it didn’t matter how much he knew; he couldn’t change anything.

The Cyan-robed Guest told him these things merely to motivate him to cultivate, urging him to reach the Sky Apex Realm as soon as possible. Only then would he truly have some confidence; otherwise, he was far from qualified to intervene in his mother’s affairs.

"My Green Cloud Mountain may not be a cultivation treasure land, but it’s not inferior to those Martial Arts Great Factions. You can cultivate peacefully here for now. In any case, you temporarily have nowhere else to go," the Cyan-robed Guest said indifferently.

The entire Righteous Martial World currently had a warrant out for Ling Chen. On the Demon Way side, with Liu Xiling gone, if Ling Chen were to return to the Saint Witch Religion now, Sikong Yi would undoubtedly show no mercy; returning would be certain death.

"Then I thank you, Senior, for offering me shelter," Ling Chen said, cupping his fists.

Without answering, the Cyan-robed Guest took out an entirely cyan token engraved with a green mountain. He handed it to Ling Chen and said, "This is the Cyan Robes Token. With this token, you are a core member of the Cyan Robe Association. It will make travelling the Jianghu much more convenient for you in the future."

Receiving the token, Ling Chen nodded. Looking at the entire Martial World, there was probably no place left for him. For now, it seemed only a transcendent power like the Cyan Robe Association, detached from the mundane world, could offer him shelter.

"Fei Yue will gradually teach you the rules for Cyan Robe Association disciples."

The Cyan-robed Guest stood up with his hands behind his back and looked at Ling Chen. "Let’s put that aside for now. Let me see your Swordsmanship first. Cultivation can be built up over time, but if your comprehension is insufficient, your Swordsmanship will eventually become mediocre."

"Alright."

Ling Chen moved to an open space nearby and drew his Thunder Shadow Sword.

"Come on. Use all your strength to attack me," the Cyan-robed Guest said blandly.

"Understood."

Ling Chen knew the Cyan-robed Guest’s level of strength. Even if he attacked with all his might, he might not even be able to graze him. Therefore, there was no need to hold back; he would use every ounce of strength he possessed.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to demonstrate his true abilities, and in that case, even the Cyan-robed Guest would probably find it difficult to offer accurate guidance.

"Be careful!"

As his True Qi surged, a sharp glint flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes. He then launched himself forward, sword light erupting, sword qi like a rainbow, thrusting towards the Cyan-robed Guest.

Ling Chen pushed various attributes of his Sword Intent to their limits. They manifested as a brilliant display on his sword, and a fierce Air Energy instantly enveloped the Cyan-robed Guest.

However, facing Ling Chen’s assault, the Cyan-robed Guest showed no sign of panic. Only when Ling Chen’s sword was about to strike did he swing his Wooden Sword.

CLANG!

To Ling Chen’s surprise, the opponent’s Wooden Sword had blocked his Sword Light and showed no cracks.

Ling Chen looked closely and only then could he see that the surface of the Wooden Sword was clearly covered by a layer of cyan True Qi. What had collided with his Sword Light was not the Wooden Sword itself, but this layer of cyan True Qi.

"Impressive!"

He admired him from the bottom of his heart; it was a real eye-opener for Ling Chen. He remembered only his father being capable of such a feat before. He hadn’t expected this Cyan-robed Guest to be able to do it too. When one’s strength reached such a level, a Treasure Sword undoubtedly became a mere external object. Even a Wooden Sword, in such hands, could be as sharp as a Divine Weapon.

In front of the Cyan-robed Guest, Ling Chen demonstrated all fifteen forms of the Dragon Seeking Sword Technique, as well as the three ultimate forms.

CHING!

The Cyan-robed Guest applied a slight force, knocking the Thunder Shadow Sword from Ling Chen’s grasp, then withdrew his Wooden Sword. "That’s about enough."

"Your Swordsmanship isn’t bad. Both these sword techniques are quite profound and complex. I didn’t expect you to have learned them all."

The Cyan-robed Guest nodded in satisfaction, but then his tone shifted. "However, your problem doesn’t lie in your Swordsmanship, but in your Sword Intent."

"Your Sword Intent seems to incorporate about four attributes: Overbearing Style, Slaughter, Absolute Kill, and Mountain and River. You’ve managed to learn these four Sword Intents, but your method of applying them is quite crude."

"Please enlighten me further."

A hint of brightness flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes.

Since the great upheaval at the Divine Intent Sect, he had mostly been cultivating on his own and hadn’t received guidance from anyone. What he lacked was precisely this kind of instruction.

"Having more, or more varied, Sword Intent attributes doesn’t necessarily mean greater power. Your current Sword Intent attributes are extremely mixed. The first thing you must do is thoroughly hone these Sword Intents, to truly make them your own," said the Cyan-robed Guest.

"I understand and accept your teachings."

Ling Chen nodded. His current Sword Intents originated from three powerhouses: the Invincible Demon Lord, the Blood General, and the Mountain and River Elder. Although these three had all reached great heights in the Sword Way, they were, after all, three different individuals with three different approaches to the Sword Way. For all of these to converge in him... even Great Abilities of the Sword Way would likely find it difficult to fully integrate and master them, let alone apply them skillfully.

"Rome wasn’t built in a day. Your Realm is still low, after all. To completely hone a Sword Intent that truly belongs to you will take time. You mustn’t be too hasty."

The Cyan-robed Guest cautioned Ling Chen once more, then waved his hand. "You may go. From now on, you are a member of the Cyan Robe Association. Fei Yue will inform you of any matters, big or small."

Ling Chen nodded upon hearing this, then cupped his fists. "Then I shall take my leave."

With that, Ling Chen lingered no longer. At the edge of the mountain peak, he leaped onto a Flying Monster and departed from the summit.

Watching Ling Chen’s retreating figure, the Cyan-robed Guest sighed. He gazed into the distance and muttered, "I never thought the Liu Family would finally find her. In that case, the Ling Family will probably be here soon too. Before that happens, if I can break through to the Saint Realm, even if it’s just the Half-Saint level, I’ll at least have a fighting chance and won’t be reduced to a sitting duck."

Having said that, his gaze grew focused, and he turned and walked into the wooden cabin.