Chapter 5: The Stunning Sword

"Chen Tian, by saying this, you’re looking down on me. Anyway, if there’s trouble, count me in, damn it, I’ve had my eye on Yu Zhangqi for a long time, and now that he’s dead, I feel much better!" Tie Xiong was a straightforward guy, and hearing Chen Tian’s words, his stubbornness showed through.

The other two, after hearing this, also looked determined. Yi Yun said, "Yeah, count us in. Accidents are common during training, and if we don’t say anything, who would know?"

"Within the sect, disciples are forbidden from killing each other. Even if Yu Zhanghao finds out, as long as we don’t leave the Tian Sect, he can’t do anything to us." Qing Yi clearly intended to share the responsibility.

"Alright." Chen Tian didn’t say much more. Whether these people were sincere wasn’t important. Yu Zhanghao had a violent temper, and as long as they weren’t foolish, they wouldn’t reveal this and bring trouble upon themselves.

As he spoke, Chen Tian looked at Yu Zhangqi’s body, knelt down, and took out a secret manual, which turned out to be a martial technique.

"The Stunning Sword!"

Chen Tian immediately flipped through the sword technique. This was a high-grade yellow-level sword technique. If practiced to perfection, one strike could stun the world, with the power to dominate the world. The sword technique was purely about explosive power, which was exactly what Chen Tian needed to compensate for his current shortcomings.

"The Stunning Sword? This is a martial technique from the Heavenly Pavilion of the sect. Both brothers practiced it, and it’s very powerful. However, the later stages are increasingly difficult to master, let alone reaching the level of stunning the world." Yi Yun’s beautiful eyes narrowed, giving her a serene and ethereal look.

Chen Tian nodded slightly. With the Wind and Snow Stepping technique and the Sword Drawing Technique, he could surprise a Ninth Rank Warrior in a direct confrontation. However, this wasn’t enough. If he learned the Stunning Sword, he would have more confidence in dealing with higher-level Warriors and Martial Disciples.

"Should we return to the sect now?" Qing Yi suggested.

No one spoke, but they all looked at Chen Tian, who had become the de facto leader of the group.

Under Yi Yun’s gaze, Chen Tian thought for a moment. "We’ve come out for training, and I want to hunt more beasts to increase my strength. Collecting more beast cores will also benefit us."

Tie Xiong, Qing Yi, and Yi Yun exchanged smiles and nodded. Chen Tian’s strength was extraordinary, and with him around, they felt more secure than they did with Yu Zhangqi.

"Yeah, if we can collect enough beast cores, we can exchange them for some Essence Qi Pills." As they spoke, everyone’s faces showed anticipation. Essence Qi Pills were a type of pill that could enhance a Warrior’s realm, but they required beast cores to be exchanged at the sect.

A glint of light flashed in Chen Tian’s eyes. He was currently a Sixth Rank Warrior. Although he had the confidence to kill a Ninth Rank Warrior with the Wind and Snow Stepping and the Sword Drawing Technique, his cultivation was still too low.

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Three days later, in the dense forest, a sudden stunning sound echoed, sword qi whistling and causing the air to explode. The sound came from the sword qi.

"Boom, boom!" Sword light flashed, rocks and trees shattered, and the handsome young man’s sword danced like a bolt of lightning, with immense power.

"In just three days, just three days, this guy has mastered the Stunning Sword to such a degree, far surpassing the previous Yu Zhangqi." Yi Yun and the others looked at each other, completely regarding Chen Tian as a monster. Yu Zhangqi had practiced the sword technique for at least half a year and was only mediocre.

Chen Tian, however, had reached the level of a single strike stunning the world in just three days. This guy was a freak.

The three were deeply discouraged. After all, mastering a martial technique wasn’t something that could be achieved overnight, but Chen Tian’s comprehension ability was simply incomparable.

"Don’t compare yourself to this freak. Damn, a Ninth Rank Warrior might not even be able to defeat a mid-stage Lightning Tiger, but this kid uses the Lightning Tiger as a target for practicing his sword. He’s the first in the outer sect to do so."

A sword sound echoed, and the sword beam stirred up dust, slicing through the ground and heading straight for the Lightning Tiger. The sword qi struck the Lightning Tiger’s body, causing severe injuries though not fatal. Chen Tian’s figure was like a ghost, and his sword pierced the tiger’s head, killing it instantly.

Sheathing his sword, Chen Tian stood there, his clear and handsome face more resolute and mature than when he first arrived in this world. He was very satisfied with the combination of the Stunning Sword and the Wind and Snow Stepping. Now, his single strike stunning the world had power exceeding Sixth Rank Qi, and he could take on a Ninth Rank Warrior.

Tie Xiong stepped forward, extracting the beast core, but his mouth was twisted in a bitter smile. He had originally come to hunt beasts but now found himself acting as a butcher.

However, this big guy was quite happy. Chen Tian’s battles over the past few days had greatly benefited them. After all, being companions with such a monster was both a blow and a great stimulation.

"We have a few hundred beast cores now. We can exchange for quite a few Essence Qi Pills."

"How many?" Chen Tian asked.

"About thirteen, and the rest can be exchanged for weapons and money." Yi Yun seemed more knowledgeable about these matters.

"Thirteen?" The three were very happy. If Chen Tian took four, they could each get three.

This way, they would have a chance to break through, and Yi Yun might even reach Ninth Rank Warrior. This girl had an Arrow Martial Soul, and if she grew, her power would be formidable.

Chen Tian thought for a moment. The first use of Essence Qi Pills was highly effective, but the effect would weaken with repeated use. These pills were enough for him to break through, so he said, "Alright, let’s return to the sect now."

The three had no objections. They had come to understand Chen Tian’s character over these days. Although he seemed a bit cold, he was very straightforward.

"Let’s go back."