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Chapter 1348 - Chapter 1348 Chapter 640 The Landing Technique

Chapter 1348: Chapter 640: The Landing Technique Chapter 1348: Chapter 640: The Landing Technique One’s horizon can determine the breadth of their decisions, and before he met Tang Luo, Xu Chengyuan had never considered the feasibility of any path other than joining the military.

Not to mention such a ludicrous yet tempting path.

In the end, it was because he didn’t believe he could do it.

Even with his pride and conceit, he was merely an ordinary Swordsman.

The title of Eldest Senior Brother of the Five Absolute Sword Sect may sound intimidating, but if anyone knew the details about the sect, they would only laugh it off.

Let alone in the whole of Yuanzhou, even within the sword sects of Middle Ying City, there were a number of swordsmen at the same level who were much more powerful than he.

Perhaps only someone like Nuan Nuan, who worshipped him for reasons unknown, would see him, the Eldest Senior Brother, as being on par with those of other sects.

Why wouldn’t a man wield a Wu hook? Could someone of his modest stature truly covet the position of Longzhou Branch head of the Five Absolute Sword Sect, or become the prosperous owner of a dojo?

Perhaps due to being overly shocked, Xu Chengyuan even forgot to whisper secretly; he clenched his fists, tensed his body, and his eyes locked onto Tang Luo’s face as he asked in a deep voice, “Why does Tianjiao mock?”

This question, filled with a myriad of emotions, caused the intense discussion among the women in the carriage to come to an abrupt halt, and several women looked back and forth between Tang Luo and Xu Chengyuan with surprise and confusion, seemingly unclear about the sudden shift in atmosphere.

The astute Xu Shuhui and Yun Xiu figured that the two men might have engaged in a private discussion because they couldn’t join in the women’s conversation, but they didn’t understand why Xu Chengyuan had become so agitated.

Thus, two pairs of beautiful eyes stared at Tang Luo as if trying to see through his skin and discern something deeper.

Tang Luo was also quite helpless–Heaven knows why this little cousin of the Xu family was so agitated, but since he was asked in a serious tone, Tang Luo naturally had to take responsibility for what he had said.

With a light cough, he responded, “So, you think my idea is a joke?”

“It’s utterly absurd.” The candid young man did not hide his emotions. “Whether it’s becoming famous throughout Longzhou or founding a new faction, those are not things that someone like me can achieve.”

Even though Tang Luo’s words were full of temptation, self-awareness is key to long-term success. After frankly admitting his lack of ability, Xu Chengyuan took a deep look at Tang Luo and said in a deep voice, “You should know, not everyone is as dazzling as Tang Tianjiao.”

Even if he was unwilling to admit it, Xu Chengyuan, who had just been defeated by Tang Xing, the Spiritual Fire Pride, would not think he could be compared to Tang Luo, the youngest person in Xiehe’s martial history to reach Fierce Realm. Perhaps this path seemed simple to the other, but to him, it was not the case.

But was it really so?

Tang Luo laughed, “Actually, to reach the level I spoke of, it’s easier for someone with the unity of spirit and intent. If you were truly brilliantly outstanding, it would make it impossible to do.”

“Where on Earth is there such a reason?”

“If you were to awaken a high-level bloodline and possess supreme talent, then even if you won every battle, how would you prove the extraordinary nature of your swordsmanship?”

Tang Luo smiled and said, “Actually, gaining fame from a single battle isn’t as complicated as you think, especially here in Longzhou. Have you ever heard of the Youth Martial Arts Exchange Conference and the Heroic Challenge in Longzhou?”

“Of course, the former is an event held every three years by Martial Saint Mountain for the various sects and noble families of Longzhou, aimed at assessing the martial skills of the younger generation of warriors. The latter is directed at the renowned warriors of Fierce Realm in Longzhou, occurring once every ten years to determine ten titled powerhouses. But what does that have to do with me?”

Xu Chengyuan still didn’t understand.

“The connection is, these two events are the quickest ways to gain fame in Longzhou,”

Tang Luo held up his thumb and pointed at his chest, continuing, “Think about it carefully, how did you come to know of me, if not because of the twentieth Martial Arts Conference four years ago? For the noble families of Longzhou, that’s a marker of great changes, just like Ying Yan, who was top-ranked a year ago and commanded attention from all around in a very short time.”

“Of course, with your current strength, winning the championship might be difficult, since although there are few under thirty in the Fierce Realm, there are one or two each year. But if you can improve your Five Absolute Swordsmanship within two years, you could reach the peak of Mortal Transcendence with the ‘unity of spirit and intent’ and catch up to the biennial event that occurs every thirty years. At that time, as long as you perform normally, you can establish a reputation as an outstanding swordsman.”

“The noble families of Longzhou cherish freedom, and there are no shortage of young masters who admire swordsmanship. However, Swordsmanship originates from Yuanzhou, and Longzhou lacks any sword schools of note. If you can establish the Five Absolute Sword Sect here and utilize the Wind Media to spread the news, will there be a shortage of admirers seeking to join?”

This suggestion greatly moved Xu Chengyuan because swordsmen all have the heart to stand out from the ordinary. If he could establish his reputation in Longzhou with his true swordsmanship strength, perhaps, as the other party said, he could leap forth like a fish turning into a dragon.

However, after carefully considering Tang Luo’s proposal, the Eldest Senior Brother of the Five Absolute Sword Sect still felt disheartened.

To stir Longzhou with the sword, his current realm and expertise in swordsmanship were definitely not enough.

And with such a short time of two years, he hadn’t even touched the edge of the Integration Realm; thinking about breaking through was like a fantastical daydream.

Another issue was his identity. After all, he was a disciple of the Xu Clan sacred land, and what would it look like for him to participate in a grand event organized by Martial Saint Mountain?

Even if he really found a way to get involved, would establishing a sect in Longzhou afterward cause Martial Saint Mountain to speculate and react? If his actions ultimately brought negative consequences to both sacred lands, then he would be beyond redemption.

Thinking this, Xu Chengyuan could only shake his head and say bitterly, “Thank you for your kindness, Pride, for being willing to offer me advice and strategies. But being born into the Xu Clan, there are many things I simply cannot do.”

“Enough, don’t busy yourself with the affairs of the four seas while living off chaff. Do you really think establishing a Longzhou branch of the Five Absolute Sword Sect would draw Martial Saint Mountain’s attention?”

Tang Luo stretched out his right hand, pinching his little finger to show half a joint, and said irritably: “If Elder Xu of the Xu Clan wanted to establish a sword sect in Longzhou, he might indeed need to inform Martial Saint Mountain to avoid any misunderstandings, but in your case, there’s no need for that. Even if you were to open a sword hall in Kunwu County directly, it wouldn’t cause any stir.”

Often, the truth hurts the most, and there Xu Chengyuan was, still indulging in self-importance over the sacrifice of his path to promotion for the sake of his family’s cause.

With Tang Luo’s unreserved words, Xu Chengyuan came to realize that, even with his origins in the Xu Clan, he was not of any significance to those lofty masters of Martial Saint Mountain.

This realization was hard for Xu Chengyuan to bear. Naturally, he wanted to retort loudly that he was also a disciple of the Xu Clan and shouldn’t have to worry about the impact, but in his heart, he knew that what was said was true.

The gap between people can sometimes be just that large.

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