Chapter 1: Crossing into Another World

  Staring at his apprentice in front of him, Li Tian Luo felt old for the first time. At the age of thirteen, his swordsmanship was already divine, and he had even touched the realm of the Tao!

  If it weren't for having a few hundred years of experience, Li Tian Luo felt that he himself might not have been able to defend against this sword.

  One sword is drawn, all laws are broken.

  At such a young age, you have already gained enlightenment!

  After calming down his inner excitement, Li Tian Luo lightly recalled the sword moves from just now.

  After all, I'm just a student seeking guidance, so I shouldn't say you're perfect, and I don't have any good ways to improve either.

  As he recalled, Li Tian Luo had completely dissected the entire sword move, but still couldn't find any place that could be improved. Looking at his disciple's scorching gaze, for the first time, he felt that having such a demonic disciple might not necessarily be a good thing.

  Li Tian Luo coughed lightly and said to Cang Ye

  "Disciple, to be honest, this sword move has already approached perfection infinitely. If there's still something lacking, it's because of you yourself."

  "You are still too young now, although your current knowledge is also approaching the realm of a grandmaster." He said this and gazed at Cang Ye with a sigh.

  Looking back on my past self, it was only after achieving the Lingzong that I integrated the sect's classics and all my experiences into one, entering the realm of a master. Who would have thought that my own disciple, at just thirteen years old, is only a step away from surpassing me? This makes me, as a master, feel utterly ashamed!

  "Your swordsmanship's greatest shortcoming is that your vision hasn't broadened enough, although there are many classics in this vein, but they're also too limited. Only by witnessing the world's martial arts can you integrate all your insights and take a step onto the path of mastery!"

  Actually, Cang Ye also felt that his own understanding was not enough. After all, the second move required a single sword to be unleashed and all laws to be broken. Although he had studied a large number of techniques, there were too many repetitions among them.

  Of course, what is called "all laws" is a bit exaggerated. However, compared to one's own swordsmanship requirements, having limited knowledge is truly the problem.

  "The master said, and the apprentice understood."

  After searching around, I finally found this excuse that's not even an excuse. Li Tian Luo also thought it was a good way to save face. He thought for a moment and then said to Cang Ye...

  "Look at you, it seems that you're going to use a sword from now on. As your master, I'll tell you about the classification of swordsmanship in this world."

  Is the way of the sword divided? Indeed, Cang Ye had planned to use a sword in the future, but due to his birth circumstances, he didn't know much about cultivation methods, let alone the divisions of the way of the sword. Now that Li Tian Luo was willing to introduce him to the world's sword ways, he was naturally delighted.

  "More apprentices, fewer masters."

  Seeing the look on Tuer's face, Li Tian Luo knew that Cang Ye was very interested in this.

  Gently tidied up in her mind, she opened her mouth and said

  "The world's sword path, numerous and complex, past and present. Countless sword paths have been passed down, and countless others have disappeared in the annals of history. Now, as your master, I'll tell you about the current main types of ultimate sword realms that can be achieved through the Dao."

  "The first type is the Emperor's Way. The sword of the Emperor's Way is the king among swords, and when fighting with others, it uses an unparalleled royal aura to suppress all opposition! The sword of the Emperor's Way has no equal in strategy, and its momentum is unmatched!"

  "The second type is the Overbearing Sword. The Overbearing Sword is a sword that overpowers all, regardless of who the opponent is, and destroys everything in its path with an overwhelming aura. In fact, the Overbearing Sword cannot be considered a pure sword technique, as this type of swordsman does not delve deeply into the study of sword techniques, but rather relies solely on their own innate aura and that of the sword."

  "The third category is the demonic path. The sword of the demonic path, is a sword with a demon in it, and no matter where you say it, it's not a good name, but in the world of swords, it's an exception! A demonic path swordsman, although called a demon, this demon is different from that demon, here referring to the obsession of demonic path swordsmen for the way of the sword. Their sword techniques transcend all frameworks, turning the tangible into the intangible, and can be considered as one of the few people who truly understand the true essence of the sword."

  "The fourth type is the cunning path. The sword of the cunning path is a plotter among swords, this type of swordsmanship relies on unexpected victories, various strange moves emerge one after another, often when you are fighting with him, unintentionally, there will be a sword in this place, even if you think it's impossible to draw a sword at that moment, he may suddenly burst out a sword, extremely cunning."

  "The fifth type, which is the most revered among the current popular swordsmanship, is the most difficult swordsmanship, but it is also the most invincible swordsmanship! Even in those times when a hundred schools of swordsmanship were competing with each other, it was still the strongest in the world, without exception!"

  "This kind of swordsmanship is called the Divine Way! The Divine Way's sword, shatters all laws, annihilates the heavens, sweeps across a thousand eras. This swordsmanship has transcended the realm of swords, it is an existence that surpasses the entirety of the Tao. What it represents is the origin of swordsmanship itself, rather than the sword techniques or the sword as an object."

  "Tonight, your second style of swordsmanship has already shown a hint of divine aura. Perhaps after traveling the world and washing away the impurities in your heart, you will understand the origin and at that time, your second sword can be considered a truly divine sword that can break all laws!"

  Upon hearing Li Tian Luo's introduction, Cang Ye learned for the first time that there were so many ways to cultivate swordsmanship in this world.

  Emperor Devil Magic Spirit, Five Great Sword Paths. Each has its differences, but no matter which path is taken, it is the ultimate path that points directly to the peak.

  At this time, Cang Ye wanted to perfect his swordsmanship even more, but the classics in Xuan Mu Peak had already been fully integrated. What he lacked now was insight into various techniques.

  Thinking of this, Cang Ye looked at Li Tian Luo who seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

  "Is it that you want to go out and experience the great way of martial arts?" Seeing Cang Ye's appearance, Li Tian Luo guessed it at a glance.

  His own disciple was indeed talented, but even with talent, one cannot become a master out of thin air. For any martial artist, broadening their horizons is the only way to truly grow.

  The Cangye was about to take the Divine Path Sword, so the vast vision, for his swordsmanship perfection, had an irresistible temptation. And Li Tian Luo could be said to have watched Cangye's cultivation, so he didn't find it strange to have such thoughts about Cangye at all.

  "Just as Master said, I really want to experience it, but unfortunately, the sect has rules. Although I have completed the requirements for going down the mountain, the time hasn't come yet. I wonder if Master..."

  Cang Ye naturally understood what Li Tian Luo meant. When a master says something like that, there's definitely going to be a show. Sure enough, Li Tian Luo stroked his beard and said to Cang Ye:

  "It's not that hard, after all. The first five years of not allowing disciples to go down the mountain is to make them work hard on their cultivation. This is a sect rule and cannot be violated. However" Heard the "but", Cang Ye knew that he would know the method soon. Seeing the master selling guanzi's appearance, he knew it was to show off.

  "Master, you are so extraordinary and great, you must know the method, right?" After being with Sun Hao for two years, he naturally learned some flattering skills.

  "Of course, you don't even look at who your master is, how could there be no way. After these few days of comparison are over, I will personally take you down the mountain to experience the world's martial arts!"

  It turns out that the original method requires a master to bring it personally. It's also true that generally, disciples who enter the peak gate have dozens or hundreds of masters, and every day is not enough time to instruct disciples, let alone take them down the mountain to broaden their horizons.

  Li Tian Luo, although he is the head of Xuan Mu Peak, basically doesn't do anything and is idle every day. On the other hand, his senior brother Sun Hao has to take care of many matters.

  "As soon as the exam is over, we'll head down the mountain?" Cang Ye stared at Li Tian Luo and said.

  "Alright, it's settled then!"

  I can finally take a look at this world, I've been here for almost three years, the only place I've stayed in is on top of Qingxia Mountain, and I haven't even gone out of the big gate at the foot of the mountain. Now I can finally fulfill this dream.

  "Stinky Night Brother, I've finally caught you!" Just as Cang Ye was feeling satisfied and Li Tian Luo was feeling proud, a voice that Cang Ye absolutely did not want to hear came in.

  His face stiffened, Cang Ye was just about to bid farewell to his master and escape from here, but he was caught by Li Tian Luo's hand, shouting towards the outside of the door.

  "Xiao Ling'er has come to find you, Ye Gege. Today, your Ye Gege didn't go to the Chuan Fa Hall, he's here."

  Looking at the arm caught by Master, Cang Ye couldn't help but smile wryly. It seems that Little Princess is indeed favored in the entire Xuanmu Peak, even Master can't be immune. Without seeing the person, she has already sold herself out.

  In the blink of an eye, Yu Ling bounced and jumped into the grand hall.

  "Thanks, Grandpa Tian Luo, you've finally helped me catch that Night Brother. Hmph! He's been hiding from me every day. How annoying!"

  When he saw the little princess coming in, Cang Ye also knew that today was inevitable. As for Yu Ling's title, it had been a headache for Cang Ye for a long time. Calling his own master "grandfather" and himself "brother", it seemed to have messed up the generations, but Li Tian Luo actually liked Yu Ling calling him that way, so according to his words, this was called "each has their own". So the title was settled like this.

  "Big Brother Ye, why didn't you go to the Transmission Hall today? You're not working hard enough?"

  With a fierce aura, Cang Ye looked at that pair of narrowed eyes with a smiling face, and suddenly felt a wave of murderous intent!

  "It's nothing, brother. I knew Ling'er was coming over today, so I specially asked Master for a day off." Cang Ye explained with a smile.

  It's not just Xuan Ye, You Yue and the others. Even Cang Ye himself is very fond of Yu Ling. In his previous life, he didn't have many relatives, and in this life, he hasn't seen any of his relatives yet. The only people he truly knows and acknowledges are these three people on Qingxia Mountain.

  Unlike Master Li Tianluo and Senior Brother Sun Hao's elder care, Yu Ling is slightly younger than himself. This feeling of being an older brother is quite good for Cang Ye. In his previous life, he had always yearned to have a family, parents, and a lovely little sister whom he could dote on. However, until he crossed over into this world, he still hadn't found his own relatives. This was a regret.

  "Hum, deceiving me! If you really intended to accompany me, why weren't you there every time I looked for you? Didn't anyone tell you that I come looking for you every day?" As soon as she mentioned this, the little princess got angry and even hated it so much that her teeth ached. She came looking for him every day, but he was never there.

  "I don't know who Ling'er sister is looking for? To be honest, no one has ever told me about this matter. Tell Ye Gege, Ye Gege will definitely let the master find him and give him a good lecture! How can you not fulfill your promise to others?! Isn't that right?" said Cang Ye with his back straight, exuding an air of "浩然正气" (magnanimity).

  "Big brother, at this time I can only say sorry to you. As the saying goes, 'die for a friend but not for a poor dao'. Didn't you say that if little brother had any trouble, he could always come to you for help? This time, the blame is on your shoulders."

  On one hand speaking lies with an air of confidence, on the other hand muttering to himself.

  Seeing Cang Ye's solemn and righteous appearance, Yu Ling also felt that it was possible that no one had informed him.

  "Alright, alright, I believe you. It's all Sun Shixiong's fault, I asked him many times to inform me, but he didn't even once. Every time he agreed and said it was notified, what a big scoundrel!" Sun Hao, who was currently instructing his junior brothers in the martial arts arena, had no idea that at this moment, he had successfully advanced to become a big scoundrel in the heart of the little princess.

  "Well, since that's the case, you're free today anyway, so go have some fun with Ling'er. Don't always be like a little adult, so gloomy and serious all the time."

  Looking at the golden boy and jade girl in front of him, Li Tian Luo couldn't help but sigh that life is fleeting. He thought back to not long ago when he was still in his prime, dominating the world, now he has already become old and grey.

  "Master, I'm taking my leave." With a slight bow, Cang Ye pulled the little princess and ran out of the grand hall.

  As he watched the two of them leave, Li Tian Luo's face revealed a downcast expression.

  When was it, she and I were like Yezi Ling'er...