Chapter 420: Fist Intent Perfection

Chapter 420: Chapter 421: Fist Intent Perfection

The disciple in white who had been called out wiped away his tears. “I’m sorry, Elder Su. I’ve dreamed of meeting you, so I lost my composure.”

“It’s no matter.”

Su Mo waved his hand and asked with a smile, “What’s your name?”

“Guan Mountain!”

the disciple in white replied.

Su Mo continued, “How long have you been with the Xiao Alliance?”

“Three months!”

Guan Mountain explained, “When everyone went to the Central Profound Domain last time, I had a family matter to attend to, so I didn’t go. I missed my only chance to see you.”

Su Mo finally understood.

He usually passed the simplified Nine Dragon Invincible Technique to Xiao Zhan, who would then teach it to the disciples. Su Mo rarely came to the training grounds to pass on techniques himself.

It was normal for Guan Mountain not to have met him, as he had joined so recently and hadn’t participated in the last excursion to the Central Profound Domain for revenge.

Guan Mountain asked, “Elder Su, did you come here specifically to guide us in our cultivation?”

“No!”

Su Mo shook his head.

A flash of disappointment crossed Guan Mountain’s face.

Long before joining, he had heard all about Su Mo’s incredible power. He had been hoping that after meeting him, Su Mo might offer him some personal guidance.

But in the end, he was disappointed.

Su Mo’s tone changed. “However, I can offer you a pointer or two before I leave. As for how much you can learn, that will depend on your own individual fortunes.”

“Thank you, Elder Su!”

The crowd was so overcome with joy that they wept.

Su Mo said, “Alright, let’s get to the real matter at hand. Does anyone know who released that Sword Qi just now?”

If it had been someone he was familiar with, he would have recognized the owner of that Sword Qi at a glance.

However, the Sword Qi from just now was unfamiliar. It must have been released by a newly joined disciple.

Sure enough, just as Su Mo had thought.

The moment he finished speaking, all the disciples present turned their gazes to Guan Mountain.

‘No way, this kid is the expert our Grand Elder came to see?’

‘He’s only been in the Xiao Alliance for three months, and he’s just a mere Martial King. How could he possibly release such powerful Sword Qi?’

‘That Sword Qi just now had reached Perfection.’

The members of the Baili Race voiced their disbelief.

Su Mo was also quite surprised.

Guan Mountain said honestly, “I was indeed the one who released that Sword Qi.”

“What?”

Everyone from the Baili Race was completely stunned.

Such powerful Sword Intent was something even a Martial Venerable couldn’t possibly release. And Guan Mountain was claiming it came from his own hand?

Baili Canon stepped forward. “Guan Mountain, could you perform that Sword Move again?”

“I can, but I’m afraid I’ll just embarrass myself!”

Guan Mountain said hesitantly.

The Baili Race members all had strange expressions on their faces.

‘Embarrass himself?’

‘What nonsense is he talking?’

Many of the Martial Venerables in their Baili Race were masters of the Sword Dao, yet even they might not be able to produce the supreme Sword Intent of that last strike.

If Guan Mountain could really do it, his Sword Intent alone would be enough to utterly dominate all of them.

“Embarrass yourself then! I hereby absolve you of all blame!”

Su Mo said encouragingly.

He was also very curious to see what level Guan Mountain’s Sword Intent had reached.

“As you command!”

Guan Mountain respectfully clasped his fist, walked to the center of the training grounds, and centered himself for two seconds. Then, gripping his longsword, he swung it toward the heavens with unstoppable momentum.

SWOOSH!

A terrifying beam of white Sword Qi shot toward the heavens, instantly tearing a rift in the void.

Seeing this, a chill ran down the spines of everyone from the Baili Race.

Ripping the void open with a single sword strike… and it was done by a Martial King.

‘This is unreal!’

Baili Canon himself was stunned.

He had originally come here to pay his respects to a Sword Dao expert, but it turned out to be a mere disciple at the Martial King Realm.

How was he supposed to feel about this?

Guan Mountain had only been with the Xiao Alliance for three months and could already do this. Wouldn’t the others be even stronger?

“He’s a freak!”

“More than a freak, he’s a monster! He’s not any weaker than the prodigies of the Sacred Lands.”

“The major Sacred Lands spend countless resources to cultivate their prodigies and make them powerful. But here in the Xiao Alliance, any random Outer Disciple can rival them.”

At this moment, the people of the Baili Race were all dumbfounded.

After performing his swordsmanship, Guan Mountain hurried over to Baili Canon and said respectfully, “Elder Baili, you are wise and experienced. Could you point out the flaws in my technique just now?”

“Please guide us as well, Elder Baili!”

“Elder Baili is a Martial Emperor. His strength is unfathomable. If his esteemed self were to give us just a pointer or two, we would benefit for a lifetime.”

The disciples all pleaded one after another.

“I…”

Baili Canon looked extremely awkward.

In any other situation, faced with the disciples’ pleas, he, as an elder, would have definitely stepped forward to personally point out the flaws in their sword moves.

But this was a city of monsters! He couldn’t offer any guidance at all.

“I… I practice the Fist Dao. I’m not proficient in the Sword Dao, so I can’t really offer you any guidance. My apologies.”

Baili Canon said awkwardly.

He was trying to find an excuse.

But who would have known that Guan Mountain would just get excited? “Fist Dao? That’s perfect! My Fist Dao is also nearing Perfection. Please, Elder, instruct me.”

In an instant, Baili Canon’s face froze.

‘His Fist Dao is nearing Perfection?’

‘You’ve got to be kidding me.’

Guan Mountain was not even twenty years old! Cultivating his Sword Dao to the Perfection Realm was already unthinkable.

And now it turned out he had also cultivated his Fist Dao to the brink of Perfection.

Even the most monstrous geniuses among the prodigies of the Sacred Lands couldn’t be this outrageously talented, could they?

Guan Mountain said expectantly, “If Elder Baili gives me a pointer or two, perhaps my Fist Dao can truly reach Perfection.”

“This…”

After hesitating for a few minutes, Baili Canon said, “Very well. Since you ask so sincerely, then I shall make a fool of myself.”

With that, a terrifying fist intent erupted from Baili Canon’s body.

Great Perfection Realm.

Guan Mountain exclaimed in admiration, “The Elder truly lives up to his name as a Martial Emperor! To have cultivated the Fist Dao to the Great Perfection Realm… we of this generation cannot hope to compare.”

BOOM!

Baili Canon’s fist, brimming with fist intent, struck the void, leaving a massive fist-shaped imprint behind.

“This is the strongest fist intent I can currently manifest. Comprehend it well!”

Baili Canon looked at Guan Mountain.

The Fist Dao was not something that could be comprehended in a single move or a single breath.

Therefore, no matter how much of a freak Guan Mountain was, it would still take him at least half a month to reach true Perfection in the Fist Dao.

As for Great Perfection, that was simply impossible.

“Yes, Elder Baili!”

Guan Mountain replied respectfully and stood obediently to the side.

Just then, a disciple ran over. “Elder Su, the banquet has been prepared. The Patriarch requests that you bring Elder Baili to the feast.”

“We’ll be right there!”

Su Mo turned to the disciples. “Since Elder Baili has already given you guidance, I’ll give you some pointers next time. We wouldn’t want you to bite off more than you can chew. For now, stay here and comprehend Elder Baili’s fist intent.”

“Yes!”

The disciples all nodded in unison.

Biting off more than one could chew was the greatest taboo for a Martial Artist. Therefore, they didn’t insist on Su Mo giving them guidance now, choosing to save the opportunity for next time.

“Elder Baili, if you please!”

Su Mo said politely.

Baili Canon said respectfully, “After you. We will just follow behind you.”

Before leaving, Baili Canon didn’t forget to add a word of advice for Guan Mountain. “Guan Mountain, although your fist intent is nearing Perfection, I must still advise you to cultivate diligently and with a calm heart. Do not be rash or impatient, and you will soon achieve true Perfection in your fist intent.”

“Yes!”

Guan Mountain said respectfully.