12: Chapter 12: The peerless genius Yin Luoxia joins the martial arts school!

This Move was too ruthless, and she wanted to learn it too, but she didn't know if the teacher was willing to teach her.

It seemed she needed to really curry favor with the teacher.

Unfortunately, she used a spear, and her beloved weapon was also the spear.

But the teacher was so formidable, perhaps he had similar spear technique secrets.

Sikong Qianluo's mind raced with calculations as she flashed a flattering smile at Su Rui.

Mu Liangyue, standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to help support Li Hanyi alongside Sikong Qianluo.

Su Rui gently ruffled Sikong Qianluo's hair and turned to look at Yin Luoxia.

"What sword technique was that?"

Yin Luoxia walked over slowly, her voice slightly hoarse.

"The Ten Thousand Swords Art!"

Su Rui did not hide it.

Yin Luoxia silently repeated the name, her mind rapidly searching her memories.

As the daughter of the Gambling King, her experience was vast, yet she had never heard this name before.

"Is it a sword technique you created?"

"More or less."

Su Rui gave a slight nod.

*Hiss!*

Yin Luoxia couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath, her beautiful eyes fixed on Su Rui.

She already had some suspicions in her heart.

Those countless Sword Qi strands had run rampant, reducing the street's stone slabs to fragments, many even to dust.

This was enough to show just how astonishing the power of that Move was.

Watching Yin Luoxia enter the Martial Arts Hall, the onlookers quickly dispersed.

The sword technique Li Hanyi had displayed today was far too shocking; it was undoubtedly extremely important intelligence that had to be reported back immediately.

Meanwhile, some genuine passersby swiftly spread word of what they had witnessed.

Inside the Martial Arts Hall.

Yin Luoxia, her face flushed, knelt before Su Rui and kowtowed, formally acknowledging him as her Master.

[Peerless Genius Yin Luoxia joins the Martial Arts Hall. Teaching her a Cultivation Technique will trigger a critical return reward.]

The System's prompt sounded. Su Rui nodded, signaling her to rise.

He had already used the Eye of Insight to check Yin Luoxia earlier; her Aptitude was indeed exceptionally outstanding.

[Yin Luoxia: Age 20 years, 1 month; Aptitude Assessment: 95; Aptitude Evaluation: Intelligent and nimble, talent unparalleled, ethereal grace, a peerless beauty. Strongly recommended for recruitment into the Martial Arts Hall.]

This was Yin Luoxia's information.

Su Rui was in a very good mood, and the happiest of all was undoubtedly Sikong Qianluo.

Previously, whenever she encountered this Fairy Luoxia, the other woman had always been quite aloof and indifferent towards her.

Now it was different. She had entered the School earlier. Forget about age and cultivation level; she was now her Senior Sister!

"Junior Sister Yin, call me Senior Sister!"

...

Looking at Sikong Qianluo's mischievous expression and hearing those words, Yin Luoxia couldn't help but feel a bit amused for a moment.

She had known Sikong Qianluo for some time and naturally knew how much Sikong Changfeng doted on his daughter.

She also understood that Sikong Qianluo had a somewhat peculiar personality, so she didn't take it to heart.

Seeing Yin Luoxia looking at her with a faint, knowing smile, Sikong Qianluo also felt a little embarrassed, a slight blush coloring her cheeks.

It suddenly occurred to her that this woman might be a bit of a schemer.

At this thought, Sikong Qianluo pursed her lips, walked over to Su Rui, grabbed his sleeve, and stuck her tongue out at Yin Luoxia.

Yin Luoxia couldn't help but laugh. Then, her expression turned serious as she looked at Su Rui.

Although this Master acknowledgment ceremony was simple to the point of being almost non-existent, acknowledgment was acknowledgment, and she still understood the proper etiquette.

"Master, can I learn that Ten Thousand Swords Art Move that Senior Sister Li Hanyi used?"

Su Rui gave a slight shake of his sleeve, freeing it from Sikong Qianluo's small hand. Looking at his newly accepted Disciple, he couldn't help but smile inwardly.

This Disciple was about the same age as him, yet she had already become his student.

"Of course you can. Every Disciple who joins will be taught one offensive Martial Skill."

"However, your swordplay doesn't seem particularly outstanding, does it?"

"I can use a sword too!"

Yin Luoxia immediately responded.

She hadn't expected to actually be able to learn it and was inwardly surprised.

That was a top-tier sword art! Could she really learn it right after joining?

"Being able to use a sword is not the same as being skilled in swordsmanship."

Su Rui said with a light laugh.

"Your attainments in palm techniques are already quite profound. Switching to sword techniques might not be very cost-effective."

Hearing this, Yin Luoxia pondered for a moment and nodded.

That was true!

She could indeed use a sword, but compared to those who had specialized in the sword Dao from the beginning, there was still a gap.

Moreover, her palm techniques were on the verge of comprehending a Concept. If she rashly switched to swordsmanship, it might actually hinder her future progress.

"Then, Master, you said every Disciple can learn one offensive Martial Skill. You can't play favorites!"

"Don't worry, you won't be left out."

"The Martial Arts Hall is closed for today. I need to first understand your cultivation Realm."

After speaking, Su Rui led Li Hanyi, who had mostly recovered, Sikong Qianluo, and the others towards the rear courtyard.

Hearing this, Yin Luoxia had no objections and followed along.

Mu Liangyue and the other two watched as Yin Luoxia truly joined the Martial Arts Hall, all of them stunned in place.

This was a high-ranking figure from Snow Moon City, and she just joined a Martial Arts Hall?

Was this really okay?

"What should we do?" Su Hongxi's expression was somewhat complicated.

This was no small matter. Should they report it to their superiors?

But Su Rui was too mysterious and powerful in their minds. Frankly, they truly didn't dare act rashly.

"The leader won't return until after the Ascending Heaven Pavilion competition ends in five days. We can talk about it then," Su Ziyi said after a moment of thought.

Mu Liangyue also nodded in agreement.

Now that they were all members of the Martial Arts Hall as well, this matter could be discussed together.

...

In Snow Moon City, the various spies who had witnessed the duel between Li Hanyi and Yin Luoxia returned and reported what they had seen and heard.

"What?"

A square-faced, bearded, short and stout old man widened his eyes.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Thousands of Sword Qi strands descended from the sky, forcing even Yin Luoxia to retreat? Are you sure a ninth-rank little girl performed that?"

This short, stout old man was precisely the Martial Arts Hall Master of the Lingyun Martial Arts Hall in Snow Moon City.

The Lingyun Martial Arts Hall was considered quite powerful among the many Martial Arts Halls in Snow Moon City. They were determined to win this Ascending Heaven Pavilion competition.

Who would have thought that some unknown, rundown Martial Arts Hall would suddenly produce such a formidable expert.

A ninth-rank Disciple with such strength, forcing Yin Luoxia to join their School?

Wasn't that just too exaggerated!

What was even more surprising was hearing that the City Lord of Xueyue City, Li Changsheng, intended to select suitable Disciples to take under his wing during this competition.

That was the man hailed as the strongest under heaven.

And that sword art, reportedly performed by a ninth-rank Martial Artist, had actually forced back an expert of the Zizai Earth Realm. This also made Xue Lingyun's heart stir.

From the description just now, the power of that sword art far exceeded imagination.

Remember, that was just performed by a ninth-rank Martial Artist.

What if it were him?

Xue Lingyun himself had built his reputation on swordsmanship. A single heavy sword technique had earned him his current fame and allowed him to gain a foothold in Snow Moon City.

To have such a sword art appear right before his eyes, how could he not be tempted!

This might be a sword technique even more profound than Wushuang City's Sword Control Art.

Having struggled in the Jianghu for so many years, Xue Lingyun naturally understood what power and status a peerless Martial Skill represented.

This could become the Foundation for a School's rise.

Such a fierce killing Move didn't seem difficult to obtain.

A ninth-rank little girl had already mastered it.

"It seems we can only resort to an unusual Move!"

Xue Lingyun muttered to himself.

As long as they captured that little girl who knew the sword art, wouldn't the technique fall into their hands?

Moreover, they could also prevent her from participating in the Ascending Heaven Pavilion assembly, cutting off her chance to make a name for herself.

Killing two birds with one stone. Perfect.

However, acting within Snow Moon City, Xue Lingyun didn't dare make a rash decision on his own.

After pondering for a moment, he immediately sent a trusted subordinate to notify the Masters of the other Martial Arts Halls in the city to come discuss an important matter.

...

Several Martial Arts Hall Masters and leaders of various forces, who had already secretly allied, quietly gathered together.

They believed that even Snow Moon City had to show them some respect.

Apart from those major sects that had originally founded Snow Moon City,

These people represented almost half of the city's power.

"The matter concerning Yin Luoxia, you all must have heard about it by now?"

Xue Lingyun, seated in the host's position, spoke in a steady tone.

"Yes, we've heard."

"Who would have thought a ninth-rank junior could force Yin Luoxia back? It's truly hard to imagine!"

"That Move that released countless Sword Qi, what is its origin? Have any of you heard of it?"

"It's said to be called the Ten Thousand Swords Art, spoken by Su Rui himself."

"I've traveled the Jianghu for decades and have never heard that name."

"But from the description, it seems somewhat similar to Wushuang City's Sword Control Art."

As soon as Xue Lingyun finished speaking, the others chimed in agreement.

"I don't think the two are comparable."

Suddenly, a gloomy-looking, tall and thin middle-aged man spoke, his tone slightly shrill.

"Wushuang City's Sword Control Art requires the use of famous swords. Even at its peak, it only controls sword weapons to attack the enemy, vastly different from this method of shaping Sword Qi."

"The Envoy speaks truly!"

Xue Lingyun's expression turned solemn, and he nodded in agreement.

"From what I know, there are some techniques within the Holy Sect that can achieve similar effects, but without exception, they all require profound Internal Energy and a high Realm."

"A situation like this, where a ninth-rank Realm forces back a Zizai Earth Realm expert, has never been heard of!"

The man addressed as the Envoy continued, then changed the subject, his gaze falling on Xue Lingyun.

"Why have you gathered everyone today?"

"We had everything arranged for this Ascending Heaven Pavilion assembly, but now such a variable has suddenly appeared, likely disrupting our plans."

"It would be better to strike early and take the initiative."

"You plan to make a Move against that Li Hanyi?"

"Correct. No matter how powerful, she's just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl. Moreover, she possesses the Ten Thousand Swords Art, making her the perfect target."

"Capturing her would both eliminate the variable and allow us to obtain the sword art. Two birds with one stone!"

A flash of coldness passed through Xue Lingyun's eyes.

"Hmph, then do you remember that terrifying Sword Intent from the night before last?"

Someone reminded.

"Of course I remember. That's why this operation must be carried out when she leaves the Martial Arts Hall. Swift and decisive, leaving no trace."

"As long as we act cautiously, this matter won't be traced back to us."

Xue Lingyun's tone was icy. After speaking, he looked at the Envoy again.

"If this person truly possesses such strength, perhaps they could stir up a storm in Snow Moon City, which might not be a bad thing for our Holy Sect's grand plans."

The Envoy pondered for a moment before slowly nodding.

"Very well. I am also quite interested in this Ten Thousand Swords Art."

"Have people keep an eye on her. Once she leaves the Martial Arts Hall, act when the opportunity arises, ensuring it's done safely."

"Don't worry. This time, I will personally take action. She definitely won't escape."

"That's good then."