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The situation took unexpected turns, completely beyond Zhao Tingshui's expectations. Although this leader seemed somewhat like a puppet, Zhao Tingshui understood that with the current strength, only by gaining the support of the Wuhua Sect could he secure the position of leader. This was true for him, and it was the same for Bear Wind.
Moreover, if he wanted to develop the White Sand Gate into a first-rate sect, sitting in the position of the martial arts leader would be most beneficial for this plan. Therefore, Zhao Tingshui did not hold back and accepted the position of leader.
Thus, the election for the leader came to a close.
The first thing Zhao Tingshui did after becoming the leader was to gather the forces of various sects and eliminate Tian Guangfeng's faction. This could be seen as Zhao Tingshui's way of returning a favor.
Xunuo returned to Herb Valley to enter seclusion. At the same time, Xunuo was preparing to detach from Wuhua Sect at any moment.
Xunuo's original plan was to bring Liu Yunfei forward during this leader selection, allowing him to shine and overshadow Xunuo's own reputation. Then he would quietly leave, minimizing any impact.
However, Tian Guangfeng's emergence completely disrupted Xunuo's plans, forcing him to remain hidden for a while longer until his fame gradually faded. He needed to find an excuse to leave Wuhua Sect without looking back.
After some contemplation, Xunuo felt that the one-year agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect best met the conditions for detaching from Wuhua Sect. He decided to bide his time and wait. During this period, Xunuo thought carefully and suspected that Tian Guangfeng's disturbance at Wuhua Mountain was likely instigated by Nanyue Sect. He couldn't help but feel bitter resentment towards Tuoba Buer.
Wuhua Sect's initial intention in forming the Martial Arts Alliance was to protect Xunuo and prevent him from going to Heavenly Shadow Sect where he might face danger. Now that the Martial Arts Alliance had been established, Wuhua Sect gradually began to address this matter in their discussions.
This news eventually reached Xunuo's ears. Although he felt grateful for Wuhua Sect's actions, he immediately sought out Ximen Tower and Tian Feiyu to express his stance: he was determined to honor his agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect.
Ximen Tower was naturally taken aback by this declaration, while Tian Feiyu firmly opposed it. In their view, Xunuo might be able to dominate among martial artists in the vast mountains but would not stand out in the entire Great Liang Kingdom. Not to mention going alone to fulfill an agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect would be akin to walking into death.
Xunuo sighed inwardly, knowing he had to demonstrate some extraordinary skills to convince them to let him go down the mountain. After pondering for a moment, he said to Tian Feiyu, "I dare promise Yang Xinpeng's agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect because I have confidence in my ability to retreat safely. Moreover, if I wish to further improve my swordsmanship, I must seek deeper techniques for sparring. It has become increasingly difficult within Wuhua Sect or among fellow martial artists in these vast mountains to find any sword techniques that can provide me with insights. The agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect is also an opportunity for me."
Having said this, Xunuo did not wait for Ximen Tower and others to respond. He raised his hand and drew out the Azure Wind Sword, swiftly performing a six-point Sword Flower.
There were five people present: Ximen Tower, Tian Feiyu, Gao Weiji, Azure Wind, and Liu Yunfei. Liu Yunfei recognized that Xunuo had executed One Flower Six Points and had even seen Xunuo perform One Sword, Seven Flowers—both being six points—so he was not surprised. However, Ximen Tower and the others were astonished and broke into a cold sweat. They realized that this disciple had some confidence in going alone to fulfill his agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect.
Ximen Tower and his fellow disciples all hailed from Seven Star Sword Hall and could naturally see the power of this strike; it could be said that it broke through conventional sword techniques and forged a new path. Ximen Tower even sensed that Wuhua Sect's Seven Star Sword Formation might not withstand Lu Zaisheng's full-force attack.
Seeing that Xunuo had made up his mind about leaving, Ximen Tower did not want to confine this disciple too harshly. Instead, they began discussing the date and personnel arrangements for fulfilling the agreement with Heavenly Shadow Sect.
Xunuo chuckled and said, "There's no better day than today. I have to go sooner or later, so I will set off today. I don't want the Heavenly Shadow Sect to think I'm afraid of them. As for bringing along companions, let's skip that. Riding alone on my sword shows my boldness and avoids misunderstandings."
Tian Feiyu insisted on sending some attendants with Xunuo, but Xunuo firmly refused. In the end, Tian Feiyu had no choice but to relent. Before leaving, Xunuo turned to Liu Yunfei and said, "Elders, please stay here. Liu Shixiong can escort me down the mountain."
Ximen Tower and the others stood at the mountain gate, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, feeling a sense of unease in their hearts. It was as if they were experiencing a parting of life and death.
Meanwhile, Xunuo and Liu Yunfei walked silently down the mountain, one in front of the other, both seemingly lost in thought. They passed by the Spring Water area before Xunuo finally stopped.
Liu Yunfei pondered for a moment before asking, "Lu Shidi called for me; is there something you wish to say?"
Xunuo nodded and replied, "I do not know when I will return from this journey. Wuhua Sect will have to rely on you to hold it together."
Liu Yunfei seemed to contemplate this and said, "Lu Shidi has given me a tremendous opportunity; I have some guesses about this matter. Even if Lu Shidi does not entrust it to me, I will ensure that Wuhua Sect suffers no losses."
Xunuo responded with a sound of agreement, "Then I can rest easy. With fewer worries, it is better to travel the world."
Liu Yunfei looked at Xunuo's back and suddenly asked, "Lu Shidi, are you uncertain about this journey?"
Xunuo chuckled again and drew the Azure Wind Sword. Turning to Liu Yunfei, he said, "I will only strike once; Liu Shixiong should watch closely."
Having finished speaking, Xunuo took a step forward and swung the Azure Edge at his side. In the next moment, a tree as thick as a person's embrace fell with a crash, neatly severed into dozens of pieces.
Liu Yunfei stared in shock and murmured, "Could it be Sword Light Divergence?"
Xunuo sheathed the Azure Edge and shook his head. "This cannot be considered Sword Light Divergence yet; however, I am beginning to grasp its principles. My trip to Heavenly Shadow Sect is precisely to seek its resolution. I have a vague suspicion that only by combining One Sword, Eight Flowers with my strike can one enter the realm of Sword Light Divergence."
Liu Yunfei felt a mix of emotions and sighed, "Lu Shidi is truly a genius beyond our reach."
Xunuo waved his hand dismissively. "Liu Shixiong should not underestimate yourself. As long as you open your Ren and Du Meridians and break through the limits of swordsmanship, it is not impossible."
Liu Yunfei nodded in agreement. "What Lu Shidi says makes perfect sense. I am just two acupoints away from opening the governing vessel; once I achieve that, I will focus on breaking through my Ren and Du Meridians."
Xunuo looked at Liu Yunfei and said word by word, "If you continue like this, you will never be able to open the Ren and Du Meridians."
Liu Yunfei was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean, Lu Shidi?"
Xunuo replied slowly, "Today, you are just two acupoints away from opening the Dai Meridian, so go ahead and open the Dai Meridian first. Tomorrow, if you feel that you are three acupoints short of opening the Chong Meridian, then go for that. With your current cultivation level, aside from the Ren and Du Meridians, opening other meridians will provide you with very little assistance. You might think that it won't take long to open the Dai and Chong Meridians. However, opening the Ren and Du Meridians is a rather time-consuming endeavor. Because of this, your senior brother has missed the best age for opening the meridians. Perhaps there is still hope for other meridians if you spend more effort on them. But as for the Ren and Du Meridians, there will never be a possibility of opening them."
Liu Yunfei stared blankly at Xunuo, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. After a moment, he bowed deeply to Xunuo and said, "Your words have enlightened me, Lu Shidi. I have indeed been focusing on the trivial while neglecting the essential."
Xunuo smiled and said, "Liu Shixiong's realization of this point shows that your future is limitless. It is also a blessing for our Wuhua Sect."
Liu Yunfei humbly clasped his hands in gratitude. After thinking for a moment, he added, "Lu Shidi, if you gain anything from Heavenly Shadow Sect, then there’s really no need to wander around the world. After all, in terms of swordsmanship, no one in the Great Liang Kingdom surpasses them."
Xunuo raised his head and replied, "What I seek is the hardest whetstone to sharpen my sword to its sharpest edge. If I cannot find it here in the Great Liang Kingdom, I will search everywhere else. The Heavenly Shadow Sect is merely a stop on my journey; it cannot be my final destination."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunfei felt a sense of shame wash over him. He realized that his true gap with this junior brother was not in inner strength or swordsmanship but in mindset and understanding of swordsmanship. He couldn't help but feel a surge of ambition as he declared, "Shidi can rest assured to travel the world; I will ensure that Wuhua Sect remains unharmed. When you return to our sect, I too will follow your example and venture into the martial world to refine my own swordsmanship."
Xunuo thought to himself: You won’t wait for me to return to Wuhua Mountain. However, he did not reveal this thought and simply clasped his hands with a hearty laugh before departing.
After leaving Wuhua Mountain, Xunuo vanished without a trace.
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