31: One year old this year, still not weaned

The exchange meeting reached its climax with the addition of Geniuses like Li Xue'er.

The speaker at this moment was a sword Dao Genius, Yue Yangchen, the Young Sect Master of Yue Mountain Sword Sect.

Although Yue Mountain Sword Sect could not compare to Taiqing Sect in the Great Qian Dynasty, it was still a first-class Sect with profound foundations.

Yue Yangchen was the hope of the current generation of Yue Mountain Sword Sect, having deeply inherited the true teachings of Yue Mountain Sword Art, and had made a name for himself at a young age. Besides Yue Mountain Sword Art, Yue Yangchen had even created his own sword art, aiming to forge his own sword Dao.

He was still young now and had a long way to go in the future, but his current achievements already made him a leader among the younger generation; few Prodigies could compare to him.

In this exchange meeting, the only one who could threaten Li Xue'er's position as the top was Yue Yangchen.

Yue Yangchen greatly looked forward to sparring with Li Xue'er. The mutual appreciation between Geniuses meant that only sparring with an equal Genius would allow him to achieve new Breakthroughs.

"Saintess, long time no see. I have always looked forward to sparring with you, and today I finally have the opportunity."

Yue Yangchen cupped his hands in greeting.

"I also look forward to sparring with Young Sect Master Yue."

Li Xue'er replied indifferently.

"Young Sect Master Yue, I heard that you combined Yue Mountain Sword Art and comprehended a brand new sword art. Why don't you demonstrate it at this martial arts exchange meeting for everyone to see?"

Jiang Haoming closed his folding fan and suggested.

Yue Yangchen said, "That is precisely my intention. I would also like to ask everyone present for their appraisal and guidance."

Yue Yangchen stood in the center of the training ground. Everyone made way for Yue Yangchen and looked at him expectantly, waiting for him to demonstrate his sword art.

The enthusiastic discussions in the audience gradually quieted down, and they silently watched Yue Yangchen.

They looked forward to the self-created sword art of this sword Dao Genius.

Creating one's own sword art requires an extremely high comprehension of the sword Dao, and very few Geniuses can achieve this. Moreover, Yue Yangchen was only in his early twenties. Although he combined it with the existing Yue Mountain Sword Art and created it on that basis, it was still extremely rare and promising for the future.

Yue Yangchen drew his longsword and began to demonstrate his sword art.

Everyone watched Yue Yangchen, observing his sword art.

Many people showed surprised expressions.

"It is indeed exquisite. As expected of Yue Yangchen, a sword Dao Genius."

"To have such sword Dao talent, it seems Yue Mountain Sect has a successor."

"Although one can vaguely see the shadow of Yue Mountain Sword Art, being able to achieve this step is already incredibly rare."

The old men of Yue Mountain Sect stroked their beards with smiles, showing proud expressions, very satisfied with Yue Yangchen's performance.

This was not just Yue Yangchen's performance, but also the Face of their entire Yue Mountain Sect.

Now, everyone in Yue Mountain Sect felt extremely proud.

After a set of sword art, Yue Yangchen sheathed his sword and cupped his hands to everyone.

"Please give me some guidance."

Although he said he was asking for guidance, Yue Yangchen's Face was beaming with arrogance.

He believed that no one could break his sword art, at least among his peers; no one could do it. This was his confidence as a sword Dao Genius.

Among his peers, Yue Yangchen wasn't entirely confident about his overall strength, but in sword Dao, Yue Yangchen had absolute confidence.

He raised his head arrogantly, his gaze sweeping across the Geniuses present, seeking guidance online.

Li Xue'er was not proficient in sword Dao because she did not use a sword. She pondered how to counter Yue Yangchen's sword art.

Li Xue'er's strength was above Yue Yangchen's, but the martial arts exchange meeting was not about raw strength, but about the essence of martial arts, countering moves as they appeared.

For an unfamiliar sword art, one had to be careful in responding, and Li Xue'er did not dare to act rashly.

Jiang Haoming also did not make a move. They were all prominent figures, and whoever lost would lose Face. It was better to wait for others to go up and test the moves.

"I'll have a go with you."

A sword-wielding Genius stepped forward to compete with Yue Yangchen.

"Please."

Yue Yangchen gestured for him to begin. The two stood in the center of the training ground and began to compete.

Sharp sword arts clashed, and weapons collided, sparking intense fire.

From the start, Yue Yangchen displayed absolute dominance. Although the opponent's sword art was also good, he did not understand Yue Yangchen's sword art, suffering a great disadvantage. Moreover, his talent was inferior to Yue Yangchen's, and he was completely suppressed by Yue Yangchen.

Within ten moves, he was defeated.

"Hiss!"

"I didn't expect Yue Yangchen's self-created sword art to be so powerful!"

"We can't compare to his talent at all."

Having witnessed the practical application of Yue Yangchen's sword art, everyone praised him.

Those among the younger generation felt even more that they could not compare.

However, to older generation experts like Xiao Hanyan, Yue Yangchen was still too green, and his sword art was the same. She saw the fatal flaws in Yue Yangchen's self-created sword art.

Nevertheless, for Yue Yangchen to achieve this at his age was enough to prove his talent and diligence.

The older generation experts did not speak. What would it look like for them to participate in a martial arts exchange meeting for young people? Bullying children, unless they didn't care about their old Face.

The arena temporarily fell silent; no one dared to rashly challenge Yue Yangchen again, with the previous example right before their eyes.

Li Yi, with wide eyes, looked at Xiao Hanyan and asked in a childish voice, "Senior, is this sword art very powerful?"

In the absolute silence of the entire venue, Li Yi's voice stood out particularly.

Facing Li Yi's question, everyone thought, what does a child know? He should go home and drink milk.

Xiao Hanyan usually spoke very little; sometimes, even a single word depended on her mood. Most of the time, she would directly ignore irrelevant questions from others.

However, in response to Li Yi's question, Xiao Hanyan patiently replied:

"To be able to create a sword art based on Yue Mountain Sword Art at this age can be considered a rare Genius. Few people can do it. As for the sword art itself, it's decent."

This sentence was more than Xiao Hanyan usually spoke in an entire day.

Her cold expression remained during her evaluation, as if nothing could change her expression, but she did not treat Li Yi with the same chilling aloofness as she did others.

What seemed like a simple comment caused a huge stir.

Xiao Hanyan was a top expert in the Great Qian Dynasty; her talent was self-evident. To receive affirmation from such a figure was enough to prove Yue Yangchen's talent and diligence.

"Is that so?" Li Yi doubted, putting a finger in his mouth and biting it, acting like a child, deeply immersed in his role.

After a brief pause for thought, Li Yi expressed his opinion: "But I think it's just so-so. I don't see how powerful it is, but I see many flaws, fatal flaws."

Li Yi's words were astonishing. Everyone present looked at Li Yi with questioning, even mocking gazes. A little brat understands sword art? What a joke.

If this little brat understood sword art, I'd eat this sword right here, that's how confident I am.

Yue Yangchen's eyebrows twitched slightly. He looked at Li Yi with some displeasure. His sword art, which he had painstakingly researched day and night, was dismissed as worthless by Li Yi, making him very unhappy.

Although he was annoyed, Yue Yangchen maintained his etiquette and asked Li Yi, "Oh, so you understand sword art very well? May I ask Your Excellency how old you are this year? Have your teeth grown in completely?"

Li Yi snorted, puffed out his chest, and said in a childish voice, "Do you really think I'm a three-year-old who knows nothing? I'm one year old this year, still nursing, so of course my teeth haven't grown in completely."

"Pfft!"