My Master Knows It All

285: Chapter 143 Sword Sect Discussing the Way_6 285: Chapter 143 Sword Sect Discussing the Way_6 As he was about to step down from the Podium of Succession, the disciples from the Flying Sword Peak around him immediately became anxious.

Their Flying Sword Peak was now the last sword peak of the Hundred Peaks Sect.

If even they couldn’t keep the challenger, then no one in the sect could.

Letting the challenger go like this would be a joke, wouldn’t it?

What would others say?

Wu Jianzi arrived at night and left early in the morning.

The Hundred Peaks Sect could only hold on for one night.

Once this story spread, what face would the Hundred Peaks Sect have left to show to the outside world?

Suddenly, a young disciple from Flying Sword Peak stood up abruptly, his face full of pride, and shouted at Wu Jianzi, “I have a sword in my heart.

The highest realm of the sword is to have a sword in the heart, and even to have no sword in the heart, where everything can become a sword.”

As the words fell, Wu Jianzi immediately halted and turned to look at the disciple who had spoken, countering with a question, “Then tell me, do you speak of ‘having a sword’ or ‘having no sword’?

Let me ask you another question.

In the mundane world, does an ordinary old woman have a sword in her heart?

If she doesn’t, is that the highest realm of the Sword Dao?”

As his words landed, the disciple from Flying Sword Peak who had just spoken couldn’t utter another word.

Wu Jianzi came to the Hundred Peaks Sect to debate swordsmanship.

No matter how the opponents responded and no matter how naïve their understanding of the Sword Dao seemed to him, he never mocked anyone.

However, this time, hearing this talk of ‘having no sword’ in the heart, he couldn’t help but scoff, “Such grandiose but useless theory has no place here.

The way of the sword, though profound and enigmatic, must start with a solid foundation!

Gentlemen, my journey through the Hundred Peaks Sect has come to an end.

I hope you will continue to progress ever further along the way of the sword.”

Having said this, he then turned and floated away.

The people of Flying Sword Peak watched Wu Jianzi leave, feeling the utmost embarrassment.

They couldn’t even hold their ground for a single day, and in the end, they were lectured by the visitor.

Cao Zhen rode in the Immortal Cloud Carriage all the way to the foot of Flying Sword Peak.

At a glance, he saw the despondent faces of the disciples from Flying Sword Peak and felt a pang of concern, promptly asking, “Where’s Wu Jianzi?

Wasn’t he debating swords on Flying Sword Peak?”

As his question settled, the expressions of the people around worsened considerably.

Wang Jian let out a long sigh of despair, “It’s our own incompetence; we failed to keep him.

Wu Jianzi has declared his journey in the Hundred Peaks Sect complete.

He has already departed.”

“What?

He’s already left?” Cao Zhen became frantic.

He hadn’t had his turn yet, and now the man was gone.

He glanced at the nearby Immortal Cloud Carriage but decided not to board it, nor did he care for his own disciples.

He simply took out his Divine Weapon, urged it to life with his mana and, carrying him, sped towards the direction of the sect’s main gate.

Seeing this, the disciples of Flying Sword Peak immediately realized that Cao Zhen was set on finding Wu Jianzi to continue the debate.

Many disciples grew anxious and began shouting, “Peak Master Cao, do not go!”

“Peak Master Cao, come back!”

No matter how much they disliked Cao Zhen or whether they had lost money because of him, Cao Zhen was still a member of the Hundred Peaks Sect, representing it.

If Cao Zhen went to find the challenger for a sword debate, it would be the face of the Hundred Peaks Sect that would be lost!

Wasn’t the previous disciple acting beyond his capabilities, spouting lofty nonsense, only to be left speechless and lectured by the retort?

If Cao Zhen were to go and be lectured as well, how would that be good?

It didn’t matter to outsiders whether Cao Zhen was from the Hundredth Peak.

Seeing Cao Zhen in the garb of a Peak Master, they would only recognize him as such.

A Peak Master, being lectured by another Sect’s Disciple – if word of this spread, the shame for their Hundred Peaks Sect would be immense!

They frantically shouted, wanting Cao Zhen to stay.

But Cao Zhen was already exerting his full power and continued to chase toward the Sect’s gate.

With his current cultivation base, under full exertion, his flight speed was much faster than the Immortal Cloud Carriage.

Although the other party had a head start, as he was about to reach the gate of the mountain, he finally saw a young man in white clothing, carrying a longsword on his back, looking very handsome and dashing.

On the man’s clothing, there was also an embroidery of a longsword, a style which had never been seen among the peaks of the Hundred Peaks Sect.

Wu Jianzi!

Cao Zhen instantly determined the man’s identity and descended from the sky, landing directly in front of Wu Jianzi.

Wu Jianzi walked leisurely towards the gate outside the Hundred Peaks Sect, when suddenly, a gust of wind blew a figure appeared before him, followed by the other’s voice.

“Are you the Wu Jianzi from the Sword Sect?”

“Indeed,” Wu Jianzi lifted his head to glance at the emblem on the other’s garments.

He recognized it – it was the outfit of a Peak Master from the Hundred Peaks Sect.

Peak Master?

His visit to the Sword Meet had already ended, so why had this man suddenly rushed here, and moreover, a Peak Master in such haste…

could it be…

A look of mockery crossed Wu Jianzi’s face.

“What, has the Hundred Peaks Sect lost all its dignity?

Losing at the Sword Meet and now resorting to force?”

“Use force?

Who said I want to use force?” Cao Zhen looked bewilderedly at Wu Jianzi, and after a moment of confusion, it dawned on him that his sudden stopping of Wu Jianzi must have made Wu Jianzi think him a highway robber.

“You misunderstood, I did not come here to fight you,” Cao Zhen’s expression turned serious, and he gave a salute to Wu Jianzi, “Hundred Peaks Sect, Peak Master of Four Treasures Peak, Cao Zhen, has come to have a Sword Dao discussion with Wu Jianzi, a Disciple of the Sword Sect.”

“A Sword Dao discussion?” Wu Jianzi paused for a moment, then shook his head gently, maintaining the demeanor of a modest gentleman, “Peak Master Cao, let it be.

My journey to the Hundred Peaks Sect is over.”

He had stayed in the Hundred Peaks Sect for a while, and while he might not be clear about the other peaks, he had heard many Disciples mention Four Treasures Peak.

It was ranked the hundredth among the peaks.

The master of such a lowly rank, probably not even as good as many of the higher-ranking Disciples – there was no need for him to engage in another Sword Duel.

“Why leave so soon?” Cao Zhen didn’t get angry but just smiled, “Now that I’m here, let’s talk before you go.”

Wu Jianzi let out a helpless sigh and nodded slightly, “Well then, Peak Master Cao, please proceed.” Since the other had said as much, it wouldn’t be polite for him to refuse any further.

Cao Zhen understood that Wu Jianzi’s gesture meant for him to pose the question, but what question should he pose if Wu Jianzi didn’t speak?

How could he continue the conversation?

He shook his head lightly, “Guests first, you ask please.”

“Very well.” Wu Jianzi, eager to leave for the next Sect, asked directly, “Peak Master Cao, what is the Sword?”