As Su Zhan's voice was heard, the bustling main square, previously filled with discussions about the origin of Su Zhan's sword technique and the aftermath of Qi Yang's defeat, fell silent.
The elders widened their eyes, unsure if they had misheard.
Chen Changfeng moved his mouth.
Initially, he thought that Su Zhan would finally become a human this time.
But unexpectedly, this person didn't practice the Flowing Flame Sword Technique to its peak, but directly created a sword technique that was more than ten times stronger than the Flowing Flame Sword Technique!
Damn it, Su Zhan, you're truly amazing!
Qin Jincheng was momentarily stunned and hesitantly said, "Are you saying that this Starfire Flowing Light Sword Technique is your own creation?"
"Yes," Su Zhan nodded.
There was no need to hide such a thing, and besides, it couldn't be hidden.
After all, Qin Jincheng was the top powerhouse in the Xia nation. He might not have been able to see it at first glance, but after careful consideration, he could definitely see the shadow of the Flowing Flame Sword Technique within it.
Upon hearing Su Zhan's confession, the elders took a sharp breath and were greatly surprised.
"A self-created sword technique!"
"If I'm not mistaken, Su Zhan has only been here for less than a month, and he has already reached a level where he can create his own sword technique!"
"There's nothing impressive about a self-created sword technique. The Sect Master also created his own sword technique when he was at the Barrier Master Realm, but the sword technique created by the Sect Master was only at the Mortal level. I estimate that the sword technique created by Su Zhan..."
"Cough!"
Qin Jincheng coughed lightly and glared at the elder who compared him to Su Zhan. Are you trying to insult me by comparing me to that strange Su Zhan?
Instantly, the elder's neck shrank, realizing that he misspoke, and quickly shut his mouth.
The other elders smiled.
Clearly, this was the first time they had seen Qin Jincheng in an embarrassing situation.
"Su Zhan!"
Qin Jincheng revealed a slight smile, suppressing his excitement and assuming the dignified posture of a Sect Master. He said, "How did you create this sword technique? Starfire Flowing Light... Could it be that you had a fortuitous encounter when you came into contact with Star Fragment in the Qianlan Mountains, received guidance from a master, and created this sword technique after a period of reflection?"
"No," Su Zhan shook his head. "I created this sword technique three days ago while cultivate the Flowing Flame Sword Technique in Bingbing Valley, and I gained some enlightenment about the power of the stars."
In Bingbing Valley?
The elders who had witnessed Su Zhan's breakthrough to the Barrier Master Realm realized it.
Qin Jincheng was surprised and said, "Did you say that in Bingbing Valley, you weren't comprehending the Flowing Flame Sword Technique, but a new sword technique?"
"Yes!" Su Zhan was somewhat surprised. "The Flowing Flame Sword Technique is very simple, is there still a need to comprehend it?"
The disciples, deacons, and elders who had diligently practiced this sword technique in the square felt frustration in their hearts.
The sword technique they had trained diligently for several years, even decades, had become "very simple" in Su Zhan's words?
Many of them felt annoyed, but unfortunately, they couldn't refute Su Zhan.
He had created the Starfire Flowing Light Sword Technique, which was even stronger than the Flowing Flame Sword Technique. It was difficult to find a point to argue
Moreover, for Su Zhan, it truly was simple!
A series of resentful gazes fell upon Su Zhan.
This included Qin Jincheng.
I never expected this!
Su Zhan actually comprehended a new sword technique in Bingbing Valley. If we consider that as the starting point, doesn't it mean that Su Zhan created a new sword technique even stronger than the Tianyun Sword Technique in just two days?
Talent like this in swordsmanship...
Qin Jincheng pondered this and felt an urge to vomit blood.
Back in the day, he, Qin Jincheng, was also the number one genius of the Yuntian Sword Sect, with exceptional talent in swordsmanship.
But now, compared to Su Zhan, he was nothing!
"Sect master, sect master?"
Seeing Qin Jincheng lost in thought, Su Zhan called out twice.
"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired," Qin Jincheng snapped back to reality, glanced at the confused Su Zhan, and thought that Su Zhan was only sixteen years old, which brought a great sense of frustration.
Oh God, we're both human, why is the gap so wide?
Letting out a long sigh, Qin Jincheng stood up and left.
If he stayed any longer, he feared he would be greatly pressured and vomit blood in the presence of Su Zhan!
Seeing Qin Jincheng's appearance, Su Zhan was somewhat puzzled and looked at Chen Changfeng. "Elder Chen, what's wrong with the Sect Master?"
Chen Changfeng saw Qin Jincheng's figure and sighed. "The Sect Master, perhaps he is reminiscing about his lost youth and wants to go back and indulge in nostalgia..."
"Hmm?"
Su Zhan looked confused.
Lost youth?
What is he talking about?
Chen Changfeng didn't explain and changed the subject, "Su Zhan, when you were understanding the Starfire Flowing Light Sword Technique, did you encounter many difficulties? How did you overcome them?"
The path of swordsmanship is universal, and the sword technique created by Su Zhan was even stronger than the one he himself trained in. Perhaps the difficulties he encountered might be similar to the various challenges he faced while practicing swordsmanship.
However, as a respected grand elder, it was uncomfortable for him to directly ask for advice, so he had to approach it indirectly.
Chen Changfeng silently pondered, waiting for Su Zhan's answer.
"Difficulties?"
Su Zhan contemplated for a moment. "I think the greatest difficulty in understanding a sword technique lies in the lengthy time it takes to comprehend it. Like this time, it caused me to not eat, drink, or bathe for two days. I could only take a short rest, which had a significant impact on my mental condition!"
Chen Changfeng: "???"
Is that what I asked?
Besides, do you really consider two days to create such a powerful sword technique as a long time?
Can someone even say things like that?
Frustration welled up in Chen Changfeng's heart as he said, "Su Zhan, what I asked about pertains to the path of swordsmanship."
"The path of swordsmanship..." Su Zhan looked surprised. "Creating a sword technique is merely an accumulation, addition, and perfection of the insights gained. It just takes a little more time. As for difficulties, are there really any difficulties in this matter?"
After hearing Su Zhan's words, Chen Changfeng was dumbfounded for two seconds before suddenly standing up.
"Su Zhan, there's something else I need to attend to. I'll be going!"
Watching Chen Changfeng clutch his chest and depart with his flying sword, Su Zhan looked at the other elders with confusion. "What's wrong with Elder Chen?"
All the elders chuckled inwardly.
Don't you know what's wrong with Senior Brother Chen?
You haven't uttered a single comprehensible word today!
It's truly frustrating!
As Chen Changfeng and Qin Jincheng left, Su Zhan also shifted his gaze to Qi Yang, who was lying under the stone pillar. He walked closer and looked, only to find that Qi Yang was still alive, albeit with very weak breaths, but there was still a spark of life.
"Don't... don't kill me, I know I was wrong..."
Sensing that Su Zhan was near, Qi Yang's weak and fearful voice sounded.
Defeated by Su Zhan's sword, and having heard the conversation between Su Zhan, Qin Jincheng, and the others just now, his heart was completely shattered.
He had lost the courage to compete with Su Zhan.
At this moment, Qi Yang's heart was filled with regret.
He didn't know what was in his mind to challenge Su Zhan, that strange person. Wasn't that just asking for death?
Recalling the terror of Su Zhan's sword.
Qi Yang's body trembled, and his voice quivered, "Junior Brother Su, no, Senior Brother Su, please forgive me! I truly know I was wrong, I will change, I will definitely change..."
"Good."
Upon hearing these words, Qi Yang's heart felt a glimmer of hope. But soon, with Su Zhan's following statement, he was filled with a horrifying sensation.
"In your next life, make good changes."