Chapter 14

"This is...?"

Ye Xiao was somewhat taken aback.

He had only glanced at the cultivation technique, and the Golden Book had reacted, which meant that the cultivation method on it was derived from a different origin cultivation method than the one within him.

"I didn't expect this to be an unexpected gain."

With a slight smile, Ye Xiao began to read the cultivation method on the massive stone.

Soon, a complete origin cultivation method was imprinted on the soul of the Golden Book.

At this moment, the ten pages inscribed with the origin cultivation method were glowing with a pure golden light, indicating that Ye Xiao could now synthesize a supreme cultivation method.

"If I remember correctly, the cultivation method and technique on this should have been contributed by Professor Du Changfeng to the academy, right?"

With Ye Xiao's expertise in sword techniques, he could easily see that the Du family's sword technique still had some flaws.

"Since I've taken the Du family's cultivation method, I should help them complete their sword technique."

With a slight movement of his mind, Ye Xiao's eyes shot out several sword beams. He controlled them with great precision, carving a complete technique on the massive stone with hundreds of sword auras, like intricate carvings. Then he turned and left, heading to the riverbank to synthesize the cultivation method.

Not long after Ye Xiao left, a student passed by and saw the densely packed sword technique runes on the massive stone and the scattered stone fragments on the ground. He was stunned at first, and then his face changed dramatically when he realized what had happened.

"Bad news! Bad news! Someone has destroyed Professor Du's technique!"

This news quickly spread to the large classroom.

Qin Shenglong was immediately furious.

"Who did this?"

The massive stone was a symbol of the school's recognition of his close friend Du Changfeng's contribution, and now it had been destroyed, which was undoubtedly a disrespect to Du Changfeng!

How could he tolerate this?

Du Changfeng, however, was not overly angry. Instead, he waved his hand and said,

"Old Qin, don't worry. It's probably some kids being mischievous."

Qin Shenglong clenched his fists and snorted.

"If you weren't lecturing, I would have found that brat right now."

Just as he finished speaking, someone rushed in again.

"President, Professor Du, it's bad! A student who practiced the modified Du family technique has his meridians burst, and he's in critical condition."

"What?"

Qin Shenglong's face turned completely cold.

"I'll go check."

Du Changfeng raised an eyebrow and followed.

"I'll go too. Everyone else, stay in the classroom and review the knowledge points I just covered. I'll be back soon."

Both of them, with their innate strength, moved extremely fast and arrived at the massive stone in an instant.

Sure enough, a student was lying on the ground, covered in blood, barely alive.

The other students didn't dare touch him, and some were taking photos.

Qin Shenglong first glanced at the stone, his anger rising, and then immediately squatted down to check the pulse and condition of the critically injured student.

When he examined the student's meridians, his face turned even darker.

"Damn it! He's suffering from a cultivation mishap! It must be because the technique was tampered with, causing the mishap!"

Du Changfeng, however, did not look at the student on the ground; Qin Shenglong was enough for that.

He needed to examine the technique to understand what kind of errors had been introduced, so he could treat the student.

However, when he saw the technique for the first time, his hair stood on end!

Then, he quickly approached and carefully examined the entire technique. When he fully understood it, he was overjoyed.

"My God!"

But before he could burst into laughter, his face turned serious again.

"Shenglong, quickly! Make these students delete their photos. No one can leak this technique! Quickly!"

Qin Shenglong was startled and immediately ordered the teachers to check each student's phone, deleting any photos. He also made sure that anyone who had posted on social media or forums immediately removed the posts.

"Old Du, is this technique really that problematic?"

Du Changfeng ignored him and instead released a sword aura to split the massive stone, taking the side with the technique.

"This isn't the place to talk. Let's go to your office."

Without waiting for a response, Du Changfeng led the way with the stone slab to Qin Shenglong's office.

As soon as he arrived, Qin Shenglong followed closely behind.

"Old Du, what are you up to? Have you figured anything out? The student's condition is very serious, I need to go and save him!"

Du Changfeng shook his head.

"Don't worry, he's not suffering from a cultivation mishap, he won't die."

"Not a cultivation mishap? Then what is it...?"

"His meridians were burst from the inside!"

Qin Shenglong was confused.

"The more you explain, the less I understand."

Du Changfeng, while caressing the stone slab as if it were a lover, said,

"That person didn't tamper with my technique; they completed it. The Du family's sword technique, although at the sub-master level, was actually incomplete! This person has completed the Du family's sword technique, significantly enhancing its quality.

The student who practiced the technique was not strong enough, which is why his meridians burst when the technique was activated!"

"What are you saying?"

Qin Shenglong was truly stunned.

He knew the Du family's sword technique was incomplete, as Du Changfeng had told him years ago.

But... now someone had completed it!

This was what truly shocked him.

The Du family had spent countless generations trying to complete the sword technique, but they had never succeeded, even though the incomplete technique was already at the sub-master level!

Now, an unknown person had successfully completed it, which meant their sword technique expertise must be incredibly powerful.

"Old Du, are you joking with me?"

"Do you think I have the time to joke with you?"

"Then... what level is this technique now? Has it reached the master level?"

Du Changfeng took a deep breath, his serious face hiding his joy.

"Do you think a master-level technique would make me this happy?"

Boom!

This statement was like a bomb in Qin Shenglong's mind, instantly leaving him dazed!

The information in Du Changfeng's words was immense!

He was right; as a professor at the Capital Martial Arts University, he had seen many master-level techniques.

So, if it were really a master-level technique, he wouldn't necessarily be this excited!

"Swallow."

Qin Shenglong swallowed hard and cautiously asked,

"Old Du, what level is this technique, really?"