Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 369: Chapter 208: Yellow Level Top-grade Sword Technique, Gale Nine Swords!_2

”Yellow Level Top-grade?”

Gu Sheng was also stunned. Although he had long heard from Ge Qing that Martial Arts, like Spirit Pills and Treasures, were classified into different levels, he had never seen one himself.

He originally thought Wen Mingyan would at most give him a few high-tier Martial Arts techniques. Unexpectedly, right off the bat, he was offered a Yellow Level Top-grade manual!

”Master, isn’t it a bit of a waste for me to use such a high-level Martial Arts technique considering my current cultivation? Can I even train with it at my level? Will the other elders approve?”

In the Red Cloud Prefecture, anything of high grade was exceedingly valuable. Particularly Martial Arts techniques, which, unlike Spirit Pills and Treasures, could be practiced repeatedly by multiple people. Normally, Martial Arts techniques of the same level were three to five times more expensive than Treasures or Spirit Pills.

A Yellow Level Top-grade Martial Arts technique was already considered the pinnacle in the Red Cloud Prefecture. Typically, only official elders were qualified to practice it. Even core disciples weren’t allowed access.

Gu Sheng never would have imagined he’d be granted the opportunity to train with one!

Wen Mingyan raised an eyebrow, ”Waste? You’re my disciple! As for the other elders, I’ll handle them—no need for you to worry about it!”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng’s heart warmed. ”Thank you, Master!”

Wen Mingyan waved dismissively. ”What’s with the thanks? I’m your master! It’s only natural for me to treat you well. If you really want to show gratitude, then work hard to improve your strength and fiercely thrash the disciples of those other factions in the Red Cloud Secret Realm. Let the might of my Holy Pill Sect shine! And if you’re truly grateful, bring back some Spirit Stones for me while you’re at it. Heh, I’ve been feeling like I’m close to a breakthrough lately, but I can’t do it without Spirit Stones.”

Gu Sheng quietly noted this in his heart and, after finishing his meal, returned to his room to begin studying the Gale Nine Swords manual.

The Gale Nine Swords truly lived up to being a Yellow Level Top-grade Martial Arts technique. Its level of difficulty was extraordinary. After studying for four or five hours, Gu Sheng made no progress and instead felt his head spinning, as if he were pulling an all-nighter solving difficult math and physics problems from his previous life in high school.

”This is truly unbearable!”

”Forget it! I’ll ask Master to demonstrate it tomorrow and see if that sparks some inspiration. Trying to figure this out on my own is just too hard!”

Shaking his head, Gu Sheng covered his face with the manual and drifted off to a deep sleep.

Early the next morning, Gu Sheng woke up habitually and, noticing that Wen Mingyan wasn’t up yet, quietly made his way to the Sword Qi Wind Cave to cultivate.

After comprehending the concept of Sword Momentum, Gu Sheng’s perception of the Sword Qi Wind had deepened. Now, his training method had shifted from simply enduring its power with his body to using Sword Momentum to clash against the Sword Qi Wind.

Each time Gu Sheng swung his sword, the Sword Qi imbued with his Sword Momentum would collide with the Sword Qi Wind.

Gu Sheng’s control over Sword Momentum was clumsy—he always exerted his full strength. At first, the Sword Qi Wind couldn’t withstand it, but as the clashes occurred more frequently, the power of the Sword Qi Wind became increasingly terrifying. Gu Sheng was beaten back continuously, his Sword Momentum shattering and reforming, reforming and shattering repeatedly.

In this repetitive process, Gu Sheng could distinctly feel that although his Sword Momentum hadn’t grown in sheer force, its power and resilience had been increasing. This was a clear sign that his Sword Momentum was gradually transforming into Sword Qi.

After unleashing a full-powered slash, Gu Sheng swiftly exited the Sword Qi Wind Cave. As soon as he escaped, a ferocious whirl of Sword Qi Wind swept towards him, crashing into the protective barrier with a dull roar, causing the entire mountain to shake slightly.

”Phew! What on earth did Master use to construct this Sword Qi Wind Cave? How can it be this powerful? This was only at five hundred layers, and the power was already this overwhelming. If it stacks even further, wouldn’t it reach an intensity comparable to attacks from the Marrow Refining Realm?”

Remembering the power of the Sword Qi Wind from earlier, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but feel a lingering sense of fear. If he hadn’t dodged in time, he reckoned he’d already be lying flat on the ground.

Since changing his training methods, Gu Sheng sustained far fewer injuries, but his Fire Cloud Sword wasn’t so fortunate.

After just one day, small nicks had already appeared on his Fire Cloud Sword. At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before the sword became unusable.

That was a Yellow Level Low Grade Treasure! Thankfully, Gu Sheng hadn’t spent his own money on it; otherwise, he’d have been heartbroken.

Gu Sheng suddenly recalled the swords embedded in a boulder.

For the past while, Gu Sheng had been practicing sword forms near the boulder. Naturally, in his spare moments, he had carefully observed the swords embedded in the rock.

Though he hadn’t pulled any out to examine them personally, relying on the Snake Breath Skill’s superior sensory abilities, Gu Sheng could clearly sense the energy emanating from those swords.

Among all the swords, the Fire Cloud Sword was undoubtedly the weakest.

Of the swords embedded in the stone, the three at the highest point radiated the strongest presence. One of them was the very sword Wen Mingyan had used during his battle with Wu Gui.

The other two emitted auras of similar strength, clearly also Dark Level swords.

”I wonder when Master will let me pick one of those three swords!”

Thinking this, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but smile. After tidying up briefly, he returned to the top of War God Peak.

When Wen Mingyan saw Gu Sheng return, he immediately called him over to the boulder. ”Come here. I’ll demonstrate the Gale Nine Swords for you now. Watch carefully and reflect on it thoroughly—this will greatly help you with entry-level comprehension.”

Wen Mingyan drew out one of the leftover wooden swords Gu Sheng had been using for practice posts.

As soon as the wooden sword was in his hand, Wen Mingyan’s aura turned sharp and imposing. At that moment, Gu Sheng felt like his master had become a blade himself—radiating a piercing, bone-chilling edge!

”Xiao Sheng, watch closely! The Gale Nine Swords grow sharper with each strike! This technique emphasizes fluidity and elegance. When you swing your sword, imagine it becoming weightless, as if you’re swaying with the wind!”

Wen Mingyan casually swung two strikes, his movements as light as a breeze. They seemed effortless and lacked any visible menace.

”A gentle breeze caresses the face; a fierce wind wounds the body!”

Before his words had fully landed, Wen Mingyan swung the wooden sword again. This time, Sword Qi surged like a fierce gale, scattering sand and stones. Even though Gu Sheng stood behind Wen Mingyan, he could feel the stinging pain from the wisp of wind that escaped!

Wen Mingyan hadn’t even used his own power; this was purely the power inherent in the Gale Nine Swords technique. Yet it was still frightening. Gu Sheng estimated that this level of force could instantly kill an ordinary cultivator at the first or second stage of the Marrow Refining Realm!

The wooden sword in Wen Mingyan’s hand moved faster and faster, releasing eight consecutive strikes. The wind howled louder, eventually forming a swirling five-meter-high vortex between War God Peak and Spirit Pill Peak.

”Hurricane, destroying heaven and earth!”

With the ninth strike, the hurricane surged towards Spirit Pill Peak.

The vortex caused such a commotion that the entire Holy Pill Sect could hear the roaring wind.

A defensive barrier immediately rose over Spirit Pill Peak. When the vortex collided with it, a deafening sound echoed, and the barrier trembled violently.

Soon after, Lou Yu’s furious voice erupted from Spirit Pill Peak. ”Wen Mingyan! Don’t push your luck! Do you believe I’ll have the Great Elder sell all your swords?!”

Wen Mingyan pouted and, for once, shouted back loudly, ”Stop yelling! I’m teaching my disciple swordsmanship! Go ask Elder Lu if he cares!”

The news of Gu Sheng comprehending Sword Momentum had already spread among the Holy Pill Sect’s upper echelon. The matter had even drawn attention from the Sect Master, who hadn’t been seen for decades.

The Sect Master personally ordered the sect to dedicate all its resources to nurturing Gu Sheng!

It was precisely because of this decree that Wen Mingyan dared to refute Lou Yu. Normally, Wen Mingyan would’ve avoided confrontation, knowing he wasn’t in the right.

After hearing this justification, Lou Yu fell silent.

Lu Junyi arrived at Spirit Pill Peak at this moment. Silently, he handed over five Spirit Stones to Lou Yu. ”Use these Spirit Stones to reinforce Spirit Pill Peak’s barrier. It seems you’ll need to keep it activated for some time.”

Lou Yu sighed, accepting the Spirit Stones without a word.

Gu Sheng marveled at the power of the Gale Nine Swords and couldn’t help but wonder: why did Wen Mingyan always direct his strikes toward Spirit Pill Peak when practicing? There were clearly empty spaces to aim at instead.

”Master, do you have a grudge against Peak Master Lou?” Gu Sheng asked curiously.

Wen Mingyan, feeling rather smug, raised an eyebrow and grinned. ”That obvious?”

Gu Sheng facepalmed. The constant strikes toward Spirit Pill Peak made it hard to believe they weren’t on bad terms.

Wen Mingyan chuckled. ”It’s not exactly a grudge! It’s just that old rascal refused to lend me a few Spirit Pills ten years ago. Such audacity! I have to torment him properly to settle the score!”