Chapter 156: Chapter 149: Can’t Beat Them, I’ll Go! Su Nan’s Divination!
The respectful salute of a disciple was performed by Erl Niu.
Originally, given his relationship with Su Changqing, he would have just accepted an imperial technique handed over by Su Changqing with a simple smile, without any formalities.
But today, the gift from Su Changqing... was too significant!
A direct transmission of wisdom!
Even between a father and son or a close teacher and disciple, how many people can achieve this?
Su Changqing didn’t teach him a single principle, but directly gifted him the Dao.
This kindness, merely calling Su Changqing "Master Su" feels too insubstantial, and no one could comprehend Erl Niu’s gratitude at this moment.
Especially now, as he stands with an arm severed by one who coveted his beloved.
This gift was incredibly weighty!
"I accept this gift."
Su Changqing did not decline, but instead chuckled softly, "But this gift, you are not bowing to me, but to all the predecessors of the Sword Emperor Sect."
If it were his own Dao, Su Changqing wouldn’t accept such a bow.
He didn’t want the friendship between him and his childhood playmate to be mixed with something else.
But this bow, he must accept!
Because it represents the bow awaited by all the predecessors of the Sword Emperor Sect for endless ages.
This bow signifies the passing of the torch and marks the beginning of a new generation for the Sword Emperor Sect!
Now that this faint spark has ignited, one day it will blaze like the sun, ruling the heavens!
"How do you feel?"
Su Changqing asked curiously with a smile.
To his admitted shame, although he was the source of this legacy, he still couldn’t wield it.
The giant sword looming over his sea of consciousness was too large, and despite integrating quite a bit into it, there was still much remaining.
He felt that to utilize the power of this imperial inscription, at the very least, he would need to reach the divine realm or wait for his divine sense to completely transform.
"Very strong!"
When asked about this, Erl Niu was unable to suppress his excitement, "The myriad sword Daos of the world mostly divide into four veins."
"’Force’ emphasizes the power of the sword, capable of cleaving heaven and earth with the force of a mountain."
"’Skill’ focuses on sword moves, and its techniques are exquisite, close to the Dao."
"’Method’ emphasizes heart techniques, with power to command heaven and earth, of infinite might."
"’Soul’ emphasizes sword intent, so powerful it can crush mountains and overturn seas, altering the world."
Saying this, Erl Niu closed his eyes to feel the golden pattern on his forehead, excitedly proclaiming, "This legacy belongs to the soul vein, shaping the sword soul, coalescing the intent of the Sword Emperor!"
"This intent is the most formidable existence I have ever witnessed in my sword Dao practice!"
"It dominates the myriad swords of the heavens, releasing the Sword Emperor’s might, and greatly increasing the power of sword techniques!"
"Moreover, this golden pattern on the forehead opens the Sword Emperor’s Eye, not only increasing pressure but also unveiling the flaws and trajectories of the opponent’s moves."
"Later, once the sword soul is entirely shaped, it can expand the imperial domain, significantly enhancing one’s strength, speed, and reactions..."
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Watching Erl Niu, face full of excitement and chattering incessantly, Su Changqing too was filled with anticipation.
Once he reaches the divine realm, he will also be able to wield the power of the imperial inscription!
By then, his strength will undergo a new transformation.
"With this legacy, I will definitely not lose again!"
After a while, Erl Niu exclaimed confidently.
"Is that person very strong?" Su Changqing asked.
"It’s not about strength..."
Upon bringing it up, Erl Niu slightly furrowed his brows, "If solely comparing sword Dao, I actually surpass him by a margin."
"But not long ago, he somehow found a sword technique, and with just one strike, I was defeated."
Recalling that earth-shattering sword, Erl Niu solemnly said:
"I have never seen such a sword before, the seething sword intent invincible, as if all laws under the sky were beneath it."
"Later I heard it seemed that sword is named... Celestial Sword?"
Erl Niu seemed slightly uncertain.
"Celestial Sword?"
Upon hearing this, Su Changqing raised his eyebrows, showing contemplative expression.
He felt he had heard someone mention ’Celestial Sword’ before.
After thinking for a while to no avail, Su Changqing shook his head, patted Erl Niu on the shoulder, and chuckled softly:
"No matter who it is, crush them!"
Erl Niu grinned, looking at Su Changqing, "If I still can’t win, you must come back me up."
In normal circumstances, with Su Changqing’s current cultivation, he might not be able to help much.
But at Sword God Mountain, all cultivation is suppressed, completely relying on one’s sword Dao attainment.
In such a way, who on Sword God Mountain can stand against Su Changqing?
Erl Niu does not fear the third prince, but he is apprehensive of the one who imparted the Celestial Sword.
If it were ordinary matters, he might step back a little.
But concerning Qing Qiu, Erl Niu would never retreat an inch!
If driven to the brink, he would truly invite Chang Qing to topple Sword God Mountain!
"Leave a message."
Su Changqing said with a smile, "If you truly can’t win, I’ll come."
With a simple sentence, Erl Niu’s eyes turned slightly red.
The oppression and immense pressure he endured on Sword God Mountain during this time vanished with that one phrase, ’I’ll come’.
"This is the benefit of having someone to back you up..."
Erl Niu haphazardly wiped his face, his face blossoming into a roguish smile as it once did,
"Then what are we waiting for, teach me sword practice quickly!"
"You don’t want our Sword Emperor Sect losing face on that damn mountain, do you?"
Saying this, Er Niu took out the Celestial Tier top-grade Nine Yang Heaven-Burning Sword manual again.
"Hahaha."
Hearing those familiar near-rogue words, Chang Qing couldn’t help but laugh out loud:
"Come, let’s practice sword!"
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"How is that darn Su Mingyu so lucky to have a Young Master like our senior brother!"
Watching Chang Qing almost hand-in-hand teaching, Wu Yong’s eyes were red with envy.
That’s his senior brother, for crying out loud!
Even he never had such treatment... uh, seems he did.
The reason his Divine Body was perfected was also because Chang Qing personally inscribed the formation patterns into his body.
This is almost no different from passing down teachings.
"In this world..."
Wu Yong, watching the continuously teaching yet not the least impatient Chang Qing, said incredulously:
"How could there be someone like Senior Brother."
Chang Qing didn’t seem to pursue resources that eagerly.
On the contrary, he valued those around him more, regardless of cultivation, regardless of status.
"Chang Qing, cherishes relationships."
Xuan Qingzi looked at Chang Qing below and sighed:
"In this cruel world of competition, there are too few people with such a disposition."
Then he couldn’t help but admire again,
"Patriarch Su, a great talent!"
Such a unique way of teaching, not to say there’ll never be another, but certainly unprecedented.
With terrifying talent, paired with that pure and unyielding heart.
No one would wish such a person to be an enemy, I suppose.
"To receive such praise from a Daoist, I truly feel honored."
As Xuan Qingzi’s voice fell, a laughter suddenly rang out from behind him.
Wu Yong casually turned his head for a glance, but instantly shrunk his neck like a mouse seeing a cat, quickly bowing,
"Greetings, Domain Master!"
Su Nan smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Xuan Qingzi, slightly bowing, "Nice to meet you, Daoist."
Xuan Qingzi wasn’t too surprised, merely returning the salute with a light laugh, "Greetings, Domain Master Su."
The cultivation between Xuan Qingzi and Su Nan was as different as heaven and earth.
But Su Nan treated Xuan Qingzi as an equal, without any airs.
There are many at the Peak of Quasi-Emperor in the world, but only one Ling Yao Divine Calculator.
"Whoa! Damn!"
Seeing the Peak of Quasi-Emperor Su Nan actually greet a Divine Spirit Realm, Wu Yong was dumbfounded.
He dully looked between Su Nan and Xuan Qingzi, his head spinning.
This Xuan Qingzi... what’s his background?
Even a Domain Master must pay respects?
"Ahem."
Seeing Wu Yong still standing there like an idiot, Su Nan said in a somewhat disgruntled tone: "What’s wrong with you, little fatty? Got no sense? Do I need to chase you off?"
"Oh, oh, you chat, you chat..."
Upon hearing this, Wu Yong, like a rabbit having its tail stepped on, jumped and ran far away.
But even so, he still turned back every few steps, feeling as itchy as a cat scratch inside.
He was extremely curious, what could Su Nan be discussing with a Divine Spirit Realm cultivator?
...
"Does the Domain Master want a divination?"
After Wu Yong walked away, Xuan Qingzi looked at Su Nan with a light smile and asked.
"Since I’ve encountered the contemporary divine calculator, it’d be a shame not to ask for a divination."
Su Nan smiled as he spoke: "Name your price for the divination, Daoist, feel free."
"Divination fee?"
Xuan Qingzi chuckled and shook his head, "If Chang Qing knew I asked his father for a fee, he probably wouldn’t recognize me as a friend."
"Whatever the Domain Master wishes to know, feel free to say, this divination is free."
The divine calculator only performs three divinations a day.
One to calculate his own safety, one for the measure of opportunity, and the remaining one for others.
This one divination, hard to come by even with a mountain of gold.
"Free?"
Su Nan raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Does the divine calculator give my son such face?"
"Chang Qing is my benefactor, I must give him face."
Xuan Qingzi looked at Su Nan, shaking his head with a smile, "Domain Master needn’t probe further, I mean no harm in being with Chang Qing."
"Domain Master might as well tell me what you wish to know."
Su Nan stared at Xuan Qingzi for a while, then finally smiled, "Seems Chang Qing has made a good friend."
"Since I’m to have a divination, then divine my fate."
Su Nan looked to the distant skies, speaking softly: "Calculate how many more years I have left."
As these words left his mouth, Xuan Qingzi’s complexion instantly changed!