Chapter 600 - 389: Uncertain Divine Domain

Chapter 600: Chapter 389: Uncertain Divine Domain

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Title: Fast Sword Ma San

Tier: Green Title

Applicability: Pre-Spiritual Energy Realm

Instructions: Shout "I am Fast Sword Ma San" to equip this title.

Title Ability: After equipping this title, the Player’s Body Technique and attack speed will significantly increase when using sword-type weapons.

Description: When not in combat, this title automatically unequips.

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He wondered, "Is this reliable?"

Wang Jue didn’t have time to overthink. He shouted, "I am Fast Sword Ma San!" and equipped the title.

At that moment, he felt a mysterious power suddenly enter his body. It was as if he had instantly experienced countless battles, receiving an indescribable tempering of his body and gaining an uncanny understanding of swordsmanship.

He thought, "This title... is so damn miraculous!"

Wang Jue’s spirits lifted. He took the initiative to charge at Su Yunhu. His footsteps felt exceptionally light and brisk, and the Iron Sword in his hand seemed to have gained a life of its own, swinging out naturally and effortlessly.

Su Yunhu scoffed at his overconfidence, swinging his heavy Iron Rod in a wide sweep.

However, he suddenly realized that Wang Jue’s Body Technique was incredibly fast. Agile as a leopard, Wang Jue easily dodged several swings of the rod without even the hem of his clothes being touched.

Su Yunhu was somewhat surprised. Before he knew it, he felt gusts of cold wind rushing straight at his face, forcing him to take a step back. The next moment, he saw the Iron Sword in Wang Jue’s hand erupt like fireworks. In an instant, flashing sword light filled his vision, nearly blinding him.

"What a Fast Sword! Ah, crap!"

Su Yunhu only had time to let out an exclamation of shock. Flustered and clumsy, he was completely unable to parry those phantom-like sword strikes.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his right wrist. With a loud CLANG, the Iron Rod flew from his grasp. Losing his balance, Su Yunhu landed hard on his rear.

"Good match, Brother Yunhu!"

Wang Jue stopped the gleaming tip of his sword just inches from Su Yunhu’s throat. A gentle smile appeared on his face, but inwardly, he was thrilled.

He thought, "I actually won! Am I really this strong?"

Having personally experienced the miraculous effects of equipping a title, Wang Jue’s mind immediately shifted to researching the title system.

Still shaken, Su Yunhu stood up. He looked at Wang Jue, his face flushed red, and cupped his hands. "You truly live up to the name Fast Sword Ma San. Your sword is indeed very fast. I’ve lost!"

"Hmph!" Li Fangzhu snorted. "When it comes to Spirit Seeds, what suits you is the best. Based on your situation, I have selected a Cyan Wood Leaf as your Spirit Seed. Although this leaf cannot increase your combat power, its spiritual nature is gentle and can enhance a Cultivator’s speed in absorbing Spiritual Energy. Your aptitude is too poor, so this Cyan Wood Leaf couldn’t be more perfect for you!"

As he spoke, Li Fangzhu opened his right hand, revealing a small green sphere of light hovering above his palm. Inside the sphere was a vivid green leaf the size of a fingernail—the Cyan Wood Leaf.

Although Wang Jue’s Cultivation Realm was low, he still had some understanding of Spirit Seeds.

All living things possessed spirit. A Spirit Cultivator could take external objects into their body for Refinement, nourishing them with their own Spiritual Energy to achieve Spirit Communication and form a Spirit Treasure.

These external objects were known as Spirit Seeds.

Everything in the world could serve as a Spirit Seed, naturally ranging from good to bad.

Generally speaking, as long as a Spirit Cultivator could absorb Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy, they could Refine a Spirit Seed. In turn, the Spirit Seed would absorb the Cultivator’s Spiritual Energy to grow within their body.

As the saying goes, a shallow puddle breeds insects, while the deep ocean harbors dragons. Based on the knowledge Wang Jue had acquired, a Cultivator could only nurture a Spirit Seed that matched their capacity. If the Spiritual Energy in one’s body was as shallow as a small pond, they could only raise small fish and shrimp. If their Spiritual Energy was as vast as a boundless ocean, they could raise Flood Dragons and Giant Beasts. Choosing a Spirit Seed they couldn’t afford to nourish would result in a deficit of Spiritual Energy, causing their Cultivation to regress instead of advance.

Wang Jue was also familiar with the Cyan Wood Leaf Spirit Seed.

It was arguably the most common Spirit Seed on Cyan Wood Mountain. In reality, it was just a tender leaf from the evergreen Cyan Wood tree. After being picked, it only needed to be slightly nourished with Spiritual Energy to become a Spirit Seed.

Despite its commonness, the Cyan Wood Leaf had extraordinary effects. It truly could enhance a Spirit Cultivator’s speed in absorbing Spiritual Energy. Given Wang Jue’s abysmal aptitude and low Realm, it was a fitting choice for his Spirit Seed.

"Thank you, Mentor Mr. Li!"

Wang Jue accepted the Cyan Wood Leaf Spirit Seed, cupping his hands in gratitude.

Li Fangzhu nodded and said, "I only went out of my way to bring this Cyan Wood Leaf to you out of respect for Mentor Ms. Shen. In the future, remember to be a bit more sensible around her, understand?"

"Understood, understood!"

Wang Jue wore a smile on his face, but inwardly, he was full of disdain.

Mentor Ms. Shen, also known as Shen Qingyu, was an Inner Courtyard mentor at the Cyan Wood Academy, just like Li Fangzhu. And she was Wang Jue’s aunt.

In the eyes of others, Wang Jue could be considered someone with "connections."

Having an Inner Courtyard mentor for an aunt surely meant he would receive special treatment. But only Wang Jue knew that this aunt of his didn’t like him at all; in fact, she even somewhat loathed him. As far as he could remember, she had never shown him any familial affection and was always icy toward him.

However, his aunt was a Natural Beauty. It was said that a great number of Spirit Cultivators pursued her, and Li Fangzhu, standing right in front of him, was one of them.

In Earth Star terms, this Li Fangzhu was a massive simp. He was incredibly attentive to Shen Qingyu, but anyone with eyes could see that she had absolutely no interest in him.

Wang Jue thought, "Old Li isn’t actually a bad guy."

He suddenly felt a pang of sympathy and offered a well-intentioned warning. "Mentor Li, I have a piece of advice for you. A simp will always end up with nothing. My aunt is cold as ice and simply doesn’t appreciate your feelings. Stop wasting your effort, step back from the brink, and cut your losses before it’s too late."

"Huh? You brat, how dare you call me a dog? You’re asking for a beating!"

Li Fangzhu raised his hand. Wang Jue quickly squatted and covered his head defensively, but the strike never came. Li Fangzhu sighed and said, "Remember to report to the Cyan Wood Hall in the Inner Courtyard tomorrow morning. The Inner Courtyard is different from the Outer Courtyard; there are many more rules!"

After saying that, he flicked his sleeve and walked away.

Watching his departing figure, Wang Jue called out again, "Mentor Li, from what I know, Mentor Ms. Miaoling from the Inner Courtyard seems to have a bit of a crush on you. You might want to consider her!"

Li Fangzhu paused in his steps but didn’t turn around. Suddenly, he transformed into a wisp of cyan smoke and vanished.

Wang Jue shook his head and thought, "When will Old Li ever figure it out?"

To his surprise, the system’s notification sound abruptly rang in his mind. "DING. The [Model Student] storyline has progressed. You have gained the approval of Li Fangzhu, an Inner Courtyard mentor of the Cyan Wood Academy. Please keep up the good work!"

"Huh?"

Wang Jue was stunned.

This system was somewhat magical!

He got Li Fangzhu’s approval just like that?

He thought, "If that’s the case, then completing this [Model Student] quest won’t be hard at all. There are quite a few mentors pursuing my aunt. All I need to do is go persuade two more of them!"

Wang Jue clapped his hands together and immediately sprang into action.

An hour later.

Wang Jue met with Inner Courtyard mentor Jiang Muyun.

This mentor was much younger than Li Fangzhu, around twenty-five or twenty-six, and much more handsome. Diligent and hardworking, his Cultivation Realm was actually higher than Li Fangzhu’s. He was considered a genius-level figure, currently an expert in the late stage of the Spirit Core Realm.

However, it was said that Mentor Mr. Jiang came from a poor background, which made him somewhat timid and insecure. He was socially awkward and was rumored to blush just from speaking to female mentors.

He thought, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

Wang Jue approached Jiang Muyun and cupped his hands. "Mentor Jiang, this student has some words he wishes to say to you."

Jiang Muyun, who was meditating on a large bluestone, slowly opened his eyes at the sound of his voice. He glanced at Wang Jue and asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

Wang Jue knew Jiang Muyun, but Jiang Muyun didn’t know him.

"I am Fast Sword Ma San... bah, I am Wang Jue, a newly promoted Inner Courtyard disciple. Shen Qingyu is my aunt!"

"Mentor Shen is your aunt?" Jiang Muyun’s eyes lit up. "What did you want to say to me?"

"A simp will always end up with nothing..."

Wang Jue was just about to pull out the same speech he had used on Li Fangzhu, but upon realizing the situation was different, he immediately changed his tune. "The wheel of fortune is always turning. Never look down on a young man just because he’s poor..."