Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 599: Comprehending Swordsmanship

Seeing that the True Dragon Sect was about to make a move, Lin Xuan finally took out the token at this critical juncture.

The golden token gleamed under the sunlight, resembling a Supreme Divine Sword, sharp and unmatched.

Jian Wushuang, who had originally intended to strike Lin Xuan, suddenly froze.

His eyes widened as he stared fixedly at the token, exclaiming, "The Golden Sword Token!"

"This token is actually real!"

How is this possible?

At his words, the Sect Leader was stunned. The elders of the True Dragon Sect were stunned. Even Tang Rou was stunned. Everyone was completely dumbfounded, staring at the token as if in a dream.

They could clearly feel the power emanating from the token. This was, without a doubt, a real Golden Sword Token.

But how? How could Lin Xuan possibly possess a real Golden Sword Token? He’s just a mere three-star Grandmaster! How could he have overpowered all the other contenders to get it?

"How did you get the token?" Jian Wushuang roared furiously, while the others looked on in confusion.

Lin Xuan put away the token and said calmly, "It was very simple. Defeat those nine-star Grandmasters, and you get the token."

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Simple? Those top-tier nine-star Grandmasters are all renowned powerhouses. How could they be so easily defeated? We don’t believe Lin Xuan has that kind of strength.

Jian Wushuang snorted coldly. "I see. I know what happened."

"What happened?" the other elders asked.

Jian Wushuang said, "He definitely didn’t get the token on his own. Someone else obtained it and gave it to him."

Tang Rou frowned. "Who would give away such a precious token?"

Jian Wushuang replied, "It’s not entirely out of the question. For example, Clan Leader Ye, or the Alliance Leader of the Tianyang Alchemy Alliance—either of them might give it away. This kid is the son-in-law of the Ye Family, after all. Moreover, the Tianyang Alchemy Alliance owes him a great debt. Perhaps they snatched the Golden Sword Token and gave it to him as repayment."

So that’s how it is. The elders suddenly realized. That gave us a fright. We really thought Lin Xuan had overpowered all the other contenders to seize the Golden Sword Token. It seems that’s not the case at all. Someone else gave it to him. The kid is just lucky.

Tang Rou also accepted this explanation. After all, in my eyes, there’s no way Lin Xuan could have overpowered all the contenders either. If that’s the case, then I’m not that interested. So what if he got the Golden Sword Token and can enter Golden Sword Peak? He probably doesn’t have the qualifications to comprehend the Swordsmanship there anyway. My real opponent should still be Jian Wushuang. He, at least, is a genuine nine-star Grandmaster and an unparalleled genius of the Sword Dao.

Jian Wushuang snorted coldly, not taking Lin Xuan seriously in the slightest. In fact, having the token in his hands is a complete waste. He said coldly, "Kid, why don’t you hand over the token to our True Dragon Sect? We can let you join and become a disciple."

"Kid, you won’t be able to comprehend the Swordsmanship even if you keep it. You might as well hand it over," the other elders chimed in.

He should agree. After all, joining the True Dragon Sect is a supreme honor. He’ll probably be eternally grateful for the opportunity.

But Lin Xuan just laughed. "I earned this token by overpowering all the other contenders. Why should I give it to you? As for joining the True Dragon Sect? Sorry, I’m not interested."

At these words, the expressions of the True Dragon Sect elders turned ugly. Damn it, this kid is too arrogant! He has no respect for the True Dragon Sect at all. How infuriating!

Jian Wushuang gritted his teeth. "You overpowered all the contenders to get it? Yeah, right. Keep bragging." He simply didn’t believe it. This kid was just boasting, and his claims were ridiculously over the top.

Lin Xuan couldn’t be bothered to deal with them. He looked at the True Dragon Sect Leader and asked, "Can I enter Golden Sword Peak now?"

Tang Rou, at the side, also chimed in, "Yes, True Dragon Sect Leader. Let’s not waste any more time." She was also eager to enter Golden Sword Peak and comprehend the Swordsmanship.

"Since you hold the Golden Sword Tokens, you may proceed to Golden Sword Peak now," the True Dragon Sect Leader said coldly.

Great! Lin Xuan thought as he took the lead and headed toward Golden Sword Peak.

Watching Lin Xuan’s back, the True Dragon Sect Leader’s eyes filled with killing intent. What a waste. A spot has been completely wasted on this brat. Just you wait. I will definitely make you pay for this in the future.

He turned to Jian Wushuang and said, "Don’t worry about that Lin Xuan. His entry is just a waste of a spot. Your focus should be on Tang Rou. That woman is no simple character."

"I understand," Jian Wushuang nodded and headed towards Golden Sword Peak as well.

Shortly after, the three of them began climbing the mountain.

「Outside the True Dragon Sect.」

Everyone was waiting. Suddenly, someone pointed at the distant mountain and shouted, "They’re going in! They’ve entered Golden Sword Peak!"

Everyone saw three figures on the mountain path. It was Lin Xuan and the others.

"I wonder who among them will be able to comprehend the Swordsmanship on Golden Sword Peak?"

"Lin Xuan definitely can," Ye Qingwu said confidently. "He’s created so many miracles; I’m sure he’ll create another one this time."

"That’s not certain," someone else said, shaking their head. "I heard the Swordsmanship on Golden Sword Peak is a peerless art and incredibly difficult to comprehend. For so many years, not a single person has managed it. That kid probably doesn’t stand a chance."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion; some believed Lin Xuan could comprehend it, while others thought he couldn’t. As they debated, Lin Xuan and the others had already made their way up the mountain.

There was an astonishing Sword Dao power here. The closer they got to the summit, the more terrifying this power became.

As they neared the summit, stone steles began to appear along the mountain path. On the first stele, four large characters were written in a wild, flamboyant script: Dragon Illumination Swordsmanship.

This must be the name of the Swordsmanship on Golden Sword Peak.

"Is this the Swordsmanship left behind by Senior Xiao Wentian?" Lin Xuan asked.

Just then, the voice of the Sword Spirit rang out in his mind. "That’s right. This Dragon Illumination Swordsmanship was indeed left behind by Xiao Wentian. You must comprehend at least one move to have a chance at summoning the Spirit Moon Cold Smoke Sword."

"Got it." Lin Xuan nodded and continued forward.

After climbing a few more steps, a second stele appeared by the path. This one was even taller and was engraved with a single sword mark.

Seeing this sword mark, Lin Xuan’s pupils contracted sharply, and goosebumps instantly rose all over his body. Beside him, Tang Rou let out a startled cry and involuntarily took two steps back. Even Jian Wushuang’s expression became solemn.

Though it was just a single sword mark, it radiated an incredibly sharp aura that posed a grave threat to all three of them.

As expected of a peerless Swordsmanship! Jian Wushuang grew excited. If I can comprehend this, my strength will undergo an earth-shattering transformation! Beside him, Tang Rou was also visibly thrilled.

"Gentlemen, let us begin our comprehension," Tang Rou said with a smile.

She then focused her full attention ahead. The Golden Sword Token on her person emitted a faint golden glow, which in turn drew down the golden light from Golden Sword Peak itself. The light enveloped Tang Rou, forming what looked like a brilliant Battle Robe. This golden light would protect her from any sneak attacks.

A similar Golden Robe also formed around Lin Xuan and Jian Wushuang.

Freed from any lingering worries, they all began to focus on comprehending the sword mark. A sharp light flared in Lin Xuan’s eyes as he activated his Pupil Technique: Amaterasu. Mysterious symbols swirled within his pupils, their gaze falling upon the stone stele.

Suddenly, the sword mark on the stele seemed to come to life. Lin Xuan saw a streak of sword light slash through the air.

Is this the first move of the Swordsmanship?

Lin Xuan studied it for the time it takes an incense stick to burn before withdrawing his gaze. He closed his eyes, replaying and analyzing the move in his mind. When he opened them again, a faint smile graced his lips.

I’ve already mastered the first move. It wasn’t as difficult as I imagined.

Lin Xuan didn’t immediately execute the move to summon the Spirit Moon Cold Smoke Sword. He planned to comprehend a few more moves first, which would increase his chances of a successful summoning.

With that thought, Lin Xuan walked forward. He was going to comprehend the second move.

Tang Rou glanced over with a slight frown. What is that kid doing? Is he giving up on comprehending? No, wait... is he moving on to comprehend the second move?

"What an idiot," Jian Wushuang sneered from the side. "Trying to learn the second move before you’ve even mastered the first? Utterly foolish!"

One must be methodical when training in any Martial Arts. This is especially true for a peerless Swordsmanship like this one; it requires a step-by-step approach. How could anyone just skip the first move and go straight to the second? As for Lin Xuan mastering the first move? What a joke. Even I, Jian Wushuang, a top-tier nine-star Grandmaster and an unparalleled genius of the Sword Dao, haven’t mastered it yet. How could a mere three-star Grandmaster possibly succeed where I have not?