Published: March 4, 2025
CHAPTER 71: Mad Sovereign Sword Art
Even though Gu Duxing had extraordinary talent and excellent aptitude, it would likely take him at least until after the age of sixty to reach the level of sword emperor! And Gu Miaoling, who was suffering in the imprisoned dragon cave, was even a year older than him. The best days of their lives had slipped by like this and could never come back.
“To get Sister Xiao Miao out, I must become a sword emperor! But how far away is that! Sister Xiao Miao is already twenty-one this year!” Gu Duxing said despairingly, “Even if I advance quickly, it would still take at least thirty to forty years to reach that level! Thirty to forty years! How can Sister Xiao Miao endure? How can she hang on?!”
Chu Yang looked up, thoughtful, and said, “This matter may not be without a way.”
“You have a way?” Gu Duxing suddenly stood up, knocking over the wine cup on the table with a loud crash. His blood-red eyes widened in disbelief.
“Hmm.” Chu Yang calmly nodded and said, “Sit down and we’ll talk. Brother Gu, those involved in the situation often lose clarity, while outsiders can see clearly. You primarily cultivate with the sword, right?”
“Brother Chu has sharp insight.” Gu Duxing's eyes flashed with surprise. He only practiced the sword and had never delved into other martial techniques. This focus allowed him to progress at the fastest speed!
But this was something he had never mentioned before. Although he had already acknowledged the young man in front of him, how could someone so young possess such keen insight? Moreover, even martial artists of a higher level wouldn’t perceive his identity as a sword practitioner unless they engaged in battle.
How did he see through it?
“You focus on the sword; you must know there’s a saying, ‘The sword travels off the beaten path.’” Chu Yang smiled, “Though it’s easy to injure yourself when the sword travels off the beaten path, once you strike, it can be a fatal blow!”
“True, but… how can one cultivate to let the sword travel off the beaten path?” Gu Duxing frowned and pondered.
“Brother Gu, how many people have you killed?” Chu Yang raised an eyebrow.
“Killed?” Gu Duxing was taken aback, then took a deep breath and said, “Seven. Seven bastards!”
“Too few! Even a general who achieves great success has mountains of bones in his wake. What’s more, with such a defiant cultivation? If you want to become a sword emperor, you must endure countless trials and tribulations throughout your life to reach that level!” Chu Yang's eyes lit up with intensity as he said gravely, “Gu Duxing, if you trust me and dedicate the next ten years to me, I am confident that I can help you reach the sword emperor level within ten years!”
“Ten years?!” Gu Duxing's eyes widened, exuding dazzling brilliance.
Ten years might not be long, but compared to thirty or forty years, it was significantly shorter. Moreover, by then, both he and Gu Miaoling would only be in their thirties; it wouldn’t be too late!
But could this really be true?
Chu Yang remained silent, simply gazing at him with a smile.
“I agree!” Gu Duxing declared firmly, “As long as it can bring Sister Xiao Miao out in the shortest time possible, I won’t hesitate to give you ten years, even a lifetime!”
“Great! It’s a deal!” Chu Yang extended his hand, “As long as you follow my lead, I guarantee that you two will be reunited within ten years! And during these ten years, let’s wish for a pleasant cooperation in advance!”
“What should I do now?” Gu Duxing asked.
“If you’re worried about exposing your identity, you can disguise your appearance first.” Chu Yang said casually, “Then what you need to do is keep an eye on the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion and these swords. Get a good night’s sleep and restore your spirit. In the coming ten years, blood will flow like rivers under your sword! Your enemies will be everywhere on the continent! You must struggle for survival in the cracks between life and death, improving yourself in every impossible moment to meet my requirements for your sword traveling off the beaten path!”