CHAPTER 219: CHAPTER 223: ADMITTING FAULT AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE

"Because in this world, there will never be truly perfect Sword Techniques!"

Wang Junze naturally understood what Guo Zhipeng wanted to ask, and at this moment, he also held nothing back, answering earnestly.

Guo Zhipeng was not the enemy, but a fellow disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, a member of the same sect as him.

What Wang Junze wanted was not merely to defeat the other party, but rather, to take this opportunity to share his understanding of the Sword Dao with all the disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

"No perfect Sword Techniques?"

Guo Zhipeng was slightly taken aback, looking at Wang Junze with some difficulty in comprehending.

"Yes!"

Wang Junze explained again, "Whether it’s Brother Guo or the Sword Elder, you’ve placed too much emphasis on the moves of the Profound Moon Sword Technique. You are all seeking to perfectly unleash the full power of the Sword Techniques, but you don’t understand that there are never perfect Sword Techniques in this world!"

"Facing different enemies, dealing with different Sword Techniques, you must make corresponding adjustments. Only then can you bring out the greatest power of the Sword Techniques, instead of blindly pursuing so-called perfect Sword Techniques."

Shaking his head, Wang Junze sighed and said, "I don’t know how to explain it, but...in this world, the strongest should never be any Sword Technique, any Cultivation Technique, but the one wielding the sword!"

"!!!"

When these words came out, it was as if a thunderbolt had struck, shaking the entire sect!

No matter who it was, regardless of whether they understood the duel between Wang Junze and Guo Zhipeng just now, upon hearing these words, a tremendous feeling of shock inevitably arose in their hearts!

This simple sentence, yet it seems to directly address the heart, tearing through all the fog!

This doesn’t even confine itself to the Sword Dao alone!

Are the truly top-notch strong individuals in this world powerful because of techniques? Is it because of the gap in Sword Dao, Talisman Dao, or some Martial Path Cultivation Technique?

No!

The real difference...still lies in the person themselves!

"The truly strong is not the Sword Techniques but the one wielding the sword... have I been wrong?"

This sentence brought a shock to the Sword Elder no less than to Guo Zhipeng, after all, Guo Zhipeng was someone he had taught, and even up to today, he had always held it with pride!

But this sentence from Wang Junze completely overturned the lifelong effort he had put in!

A lifetime!

Sighing, Zhou Dongfei finally took a step forward and spoke softly, "Sword Elder, the Profound Moon Sword Technique is indeed powerful, but... it should not become a cage that confines the disciples of our sect!"

Cage!

When these two words came out, the Sword Elder’s face turned pale!

All his life, he devoted himself to studying the Profound Moon Sword Technique and imparting it to the disciples of his sect. Yet now, all he had done had become a cage confining the disciples of his sect. How could this not leave him in despair!

"Puh!"

A mouthful of blood spurted out, and the Sword Elder’s vision darkened, almost fainting.

"Sword Elder!"

In an instant, many disciples hurriedly stepped forward to support the Sword Elder.

"Sword Elder, I’m not denying your contributions to our sect." Shaking his head, Zhou Dongfei spoke again, "You have made great contributions to teaching Sword Cultivation to our sect’s disciples and to the sect, as well as many disciples! It’s just that in your excessive pursuit of perfect Sword Techniques... there was some stubbornness!"

"..."

After a moment of silence, the Sword Elder forcefully pushed away the disciples supporting him, saying in a deep voice, "I am not wrong!"

After saying this, the Sword Elder stepped into the air, flying towards the top of Sword Peak without looking back.

The Sword Elder may refuse to admit his mistakes, but others cannot!

With a hint of pain flashing in his eyes, Guo Zhipeng finally bowed to Wang Junze, "Junior Brother Wang... no, Senior Brother Wang! Today I have lost, thank you for your guidance, I will remember this, and if I break through in the future, it will be thanks to today’s defeat!"

"..."

This bow from Guo Zhipeng also surprised the entire audience!

Although it was agreed beforehand, given Guo Zhipeng’s status, he might have been able to brush it off without acknowledging it. But apologizing directly like this, even calling Wang Junze ’Senior Brother,’ was truly unexpected.

The most crucial point is, with even Guo Zhipeng admitting defeat, do the remaining disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect still have any reason to stubbornly refuse?

"Brother Guo, there’s no need for such formalities, it’s just a matter of Dao contention, nothing personal."

As Guo Zhipeng truly apologized, Wang Junze instead felt somewhat at a loss, hurriedly returning the courtesy.

This was his nature; when others mocked him, he could return it tenfold, but when the other party sincerely admitted their mistake and apologized, he likewise could not hold onto the grievance.

"Senior Brother Wang, we are willing to admit our mistakes!"

At the same time, dozens of Inner Sect disciples around them immediately knelt down, honestly conceding defeat and yielding.

"Get up, please get up quickly!"

With a wry smile, Wang Junze quickly spoke, "Just now it was no more than a moment of angry words, so fellow Junior Brothers don’t take it to heart."

As these disciples voluntarily admitted their mistakes, and Wang Junze gave them a way out, the earlier awkwardness and resentment seemed to have dissipated by more than half.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Dongfei nodded slightly, showing a trace of satisfaction in his eyes as well.

"Alright, let’s consider this battle a minor episode in the grand competition...all of you go back, the competition will continue!"

Waving his hand, Zhou Dongfei softly instructed.

Regardless, the grand competition still needed to proceed normally, but after this battle, whoever watched these Inner Sect disciples’ matches would seem somewhat lacking in interest.

Of course, because Wang Junze himself was a True Disciple, naturally, no one would look down on the Profound Moon Sword Sect because of this; instead, it made people admire the foundation of the Profound Moon Sword Sect even more.

Especially those who knew Wang Junze before, at this moment, could only smile wryly.

In no more than half a year’s time, Wang Junze had joined the Profound Moon Sword Sect and achieved such tremendous improvement... it’s truly awe-inspiring!

But fortunately, because of the relic’s matter, most had a good relationship with Wang Junze, and at this moment, after putting away their last bit of jealousy, there was only a sense of relief and admiration left.

Some happy, some worried.

Guo Zhipeng’s defeat also made other True Disciples rise in vigilance in their hearts.

To know, previously when Zhou Dongfei said all True Disciples must accept Wang Junze’s challenge, no one took it seriously, some even thought of teaching Wang Junze a lesson. But now, no one dared to ignore Wang Junze anymore.

By the time the Inner Sect disciples’ competition ends, they will probably still have to face Wang Junze!

Although there is already the example of Guo Zhipeng, no one really wants to be defeated by Wang Junze; all are proud talents, is face not important?

However, Wang Junze seems to be strong only in the Sword Dao, and if they were to go all out, their chances of winning should still be high, right?

After all, others won’t compete with Wang Junze in the Sword Dao; a real fight is a real fight. Even if they rely on strength to overpower, they must regain this dignity!