Sword intent.
Little Tower truly had not expected Ye Guan to comprehend sword intent directly.
It was simply outrageous.
Of course, sword intent was not something rare to it. After all, in its era, sword cultivators were countless.
But in this era, sword cultivators were extremely few.
Most importantly, he had comprehended sword intent right after it was mentioned.
His father had taken a long time to comprehend sword intent back then.
At that moment, the mysterious voice inside Little Tower suddenly said, “He is the one chosen by the Heaven’s Chosen.”
Little Tower fell silent.
On the ninth floor, Ye Guan said excitedly, “Tower Grandpa, was that sword intent just now?”
After a moment of silence, Little Tower said, “It should be.”
“Haha.”
Ye Guan was excited like a child.
Little Tower was speechless.
After a moment, Ye Guan quickly calmed himself down, then said, “Tower Grandpa, how should I use this sword intent?”
Little Tower said, “Try controlling your sword again. Add the sword intent.”
Ye Guan nodded slightly. He slowly closed his eyes. He switched to an energy sword. He did not use the Path Sword. The Path Sword was too outrageous. He did not want to rely on it excessively.
Relying on external objects for too long would make one unaware of one’s own true strength. It could easily lead to trouble.
After a moment, Ye Guan pointed with his fingers. The energy sword in his hand flew out directly, swift as the wind and lightning.
Boom.
Over a dozen zhang away, the ground tore open directly, creating a massive gully nearly ten zhang long.
Seeing this, Ye Guan’s expression changed.
Terrifying.
The power of his sword control technique had increased at least fivefold, if not more. Moreover, the speed had also improved tremendously.
Ye Guan was immensely excited.
As if thinking of something, he went directly to the eighth floor, then returned to the ninth.
At that moment, a giant suddenly walked out from the light gate.
The giant charged towards Ye Guan with its massive axe. Ye Guan raised his hand and pointed.
Slash.
An energy sword slashed directly at the giant’s throat.
Crack.
The giant’s head flew off directly.
Instant kill.
Ye Guan looked at the gate, expecting the female sword cultivator to appear. This time, however, she did not, but the badge on him changed.
Clearly, his clearance record had been updated.
Ye Guan shook his head, a little disappointed.
He did not think much of it and continued practising sword control. Now, with the addition of sword intent, the power of his flying sword could only be described as terrifying.
After cultivating for an hour, Ye Guan stopped.
At that moment, Little Tower suddenly said, “Do not get too excited. Sword cultivators are rare here, but in other places, there are many sword cultivators and numerous geniuses, especially in the Ye Clan, where there are even more geniuses. Even emperor-tier demonic beasts in the Ye Clan can only serve as mounts.”
It felt this little fellow was starting to get arrogant. It needed to pour some cold water.
Hearing this, the smile on Ye Guan’s face gradually faded. “Emperor-tier demonic beasts as mounts?”
Little Tower said, “Yes.”
Ye Guan hesitated, then said, “Is this Ye Clan that outrageous?”
Little Tower said, “Of course. When you go to bigger worlds in the future, you will know how terrifying some great clans are.”
After a moment of silence, Ye Guan said, “Tower Grandpa, are there true dragons in the Ye Clan?”
Dragons.
Those were creatures only from legends.
Little Tower said, “There are.”
Ye Guan asked, “Do they use dragons as mounts too?”
Little Tower said, “Yes.”
Ye Guan said softly, “Too extravagant.”
Little Tower: “…”
Ye Guan added, “Are not dragons very proud? How could they willingly serve as mounts for humans?”
After a moment of silence, Little Tower said, “Their pride depends on the person. Just like some women who seem very proud in your eyes, but in front of certain people…”
It stopped there.
This fellow was not like its former master. It could not make inappropriate jokes.
Ye Guan was somewhat curious. “What do you mean?”
Little Tower said, “I mean you must strive to become stronger. As long as you are strong enough, in the future, catching a dragon to serve as a mount is not impossible.”
Ye Guan nodded. “I understand. Tower Grandpa, rest assured, I will not become arrogant. I will work hard.”
Little Tower said, “Good. Keep going.”
Ye Guan took a deep breath, then turned and left.
After leaving the Trial Tower, it was noon, with the fierce sun overhead.
Ye Guan looked up at the horizon. He slowly closed his eyes, letting the sunlight bathe his body. It was warm and comfortable.
At that moment, an elder suddenly appeared before him. He bowed slightly to Ye Guan. “Young Master Ye Guan, a letter from home.”
As he spoke, he handed a sealed envelope to Ye Guan.
A letter from home.
Ye Guan quickly took it, then said, “Thank you.”
He took out a few purple crystals and gave them to the elder.
The elder quickly said, “I dare not.”
But Ye Guan placed them directly in his hand and smiled. “For your trouble.”
The elder hesitated, then accepted them and smiled. “Thank you for the reward, Young Master Ye.”
With that, he withdrew.
Ye Guan quickly opened the envelope. It was a letter from Ye Xiao.
After reading for a moment, Ye Guan put it away.
He had not expected the Nan family to apologise to the Ye Clan.
This surprised him greatly.
Moreover, the Guanxuan Academy had accepted three Ye Clan disciples. From now on, every year, the Ye Clan could send one student to study at the academy.
This treatment was only available to great clans.
In other words, in the future, the Ye Clan would continuously produce talents connected to the Guanxuan Academy.
The Ye Clan would surely become the foremost great clan in Desolate Ancient City, and perhaps even a great aristocratic family in Southern Province in the future.
Additionally, Ye Nan was receiving special care.
This was the academy’s favour.
After a moment of silence, Ye Guan turned and left.
Upon returning to Half Green Mountain, Fei Banqing appeared before him.
Fei Banqing looked at Ye Guan and smiled. “You got the news?”
Ye Guan nodded.
Fei Banqing smiled. “Any thoughts?”
After a moment of silence, Ye Guan said, “Thank you to the academy.”
Fei Banqing shook her head with a smile. “Tell me your real thoughts.”
Ye Guan smiled bitterly. “It is my real thought. The academy has treated me and my Ye Clan so well. Naturally, I am grateful.”
Fei Banqing looked at him. After a moment, she said softly, “The academy’s intentions are simple. Everyone knows you have boundless potential, so this is a way to win you over. Of course, it is a good method with good intentions. Understand?”
Ye Guan nodded. “I do.”
Fei Banqing added, “We are about to go to the upper realm. We know you are worried about the Ye Clan’s safety. Rest assured, now that the Ye Clan is under the Guanxuan Academy’s protection, as long as the Nan family has some sense, they will not target the Ye Clan.”
Ye Guan nodded. “I know.”
Fei Banqing smiled. “Enough of that. You have been cultivating on the ninth floor lately. Any progress?”
Ye Guan hesitated.
Fei Banqing said calmly, “If you do not want to say, you do not have to. I respect your privacy.”
Ye Guan hesitated, then said, “I have comprehended sword intent.”
Sword intent.
Hearing this, Fei Banqing’s pupils contracted sharply. “Really?”
Ye Guan nodded. “Yes.”
As he spoke, he opened his palm. A strand of faint red sword intent appeared in it.
Seeing this, Fei Banqing became excited. “Good. Excellent.”
At this moment, she was genuinely happy.
Sword intent.
That meant Ye Guan was a true sword cultivator.
If this spread, it would shock the entire Southern Province.
A true sword cultivator, and one who comprehended sword intent at such a young age. This was simply terrifying.
Fei Banqing was truly shocked, no, shaken.
A sword cultivator this young was rare even in Southern Province, let alone the upper realm, where such existences were phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
At this thought, Fei Banqing suddenly shook her head with a smile. “So, I still underestimated you.”
Ye Guan smiled faintly. “I did not expect to comprehend sword intent so quickly either. But fortunately, for me, this is just the beginning. I will continue to work hard.”
Hearing this, Fei Banqing’s expression became somewhat complex.
To comprehend sword intent at such an age and become a true sword cultivator, anyone else would surely become arrogant. Yet this fellow showed no sign of it. This mindset… was truly rare.
A self-disciplined and calm little fellow.
Fei Banqing suddenly said, “Keep the fact that you comprehended sword intent secret for now.”
Ye Guan nodded. “I understand.”
Fei Banqing smiled. “This time, for the martial examination, our academy has great hope.”
Ye Guan smiled faintly. “I will do my utmost.”
Fei Banqing laughed loudly, then said, “Let me tell you, Little Jia is actually very powerful too. She will give you a big surprise then.”
Ye Guan asked, “Mentor, what exactly is the Holy Spirit Constitution?”
Fei Banqing smiled. “I can only tell you that with this constitution, cultivation in the early stages faces no obstacles. Breaking through is as simple as eating.”
Ye Guan said gravely, “Little Jia’s constitution is indeed heaven-defying.”
Fei Banqing nodded slightly. “The resources our academy can provide her are limited. Otherwise, her achievements would far exceed this. This trip to the upper realm is also an opportunity for her. The upper realm academies will surely scramble for her.”
Ye Guan hesitated, then said, “Is the academy willing to let its students leave?”
Fei Banqing smiled. “We are willing. Whether it is you, Little Jia, or Xiao Ge, after going to the upper realm, you will all eventually go to even better places. The academy supports this, because we cannot provide you with more resources. Keeping you here would only harm you. Letting you go is also beneficial for the academy, because if you develop better in the future, you can help the academy.”
She smiled, then added, “The academy has a broad vision.”
Ye Guan nodded slightly. “I understand.”
Fei Banqing suddenly said, “Can you promise me one thing?”
Ye Guan was slightly stunned, then said, “Mentor, please speak.”
Fei Banqing said gravely, “After going to the upper realm, once you shine brightly, countless forces will extend olive branches to you. You can join any force, but you must not join the Xuantian Sect.”
Ye Guan was puzzled. “Why?”
Fei Banqing said calmly, “Do not ask why. Just do not.”
Ye Guan nodded. “Alright.”
Fei Banqing smiled. “Go prepare. We will soon head to the upper realm.”
Ye Guan bowed slightly, then turned and left.
In the hall, Fei Banqing’s gaze gradually turned icy. “Xuantian Sect…”
