NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 69: Chapter 66: "Huh? Master, wait for me! Master!"
Fu Lin looked at her, perplexed. "Uh… wait, you don't even know what Blade Mantra is? Fu Shi, you explain it, or should I?"
"I'll do it."
"Class is now in session, taught by the great Fu Shi. Listen carefully; I won't repeat myself."
"Blade Mantra is the ultimate technique passed down by Immortal Celestial. It consists of five stages, namely: mantra, form, sanction, ascension, and eminence. The first phase, mantra, is the foundational stage and also the most challenging phase apart from eminence."
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"The cultivation of the 'eminence' also needs to be paired with the 'Blade Mantra.' You can recite it, listen to it, or silently meditate on it. The earlier you start, the easier it will be to practice it."
"I see! So the lullaby my mother sang to me when I was little was actually the 'Blade Mantra'? No wonder it put me to sleep so easily, hehe~."
As Wutong listened to Fu Shi's explanation, she recalled how her mother used to sing the lullaby to her every night. A sense of sudden realization dawned on her, and she also felt relieved about her habit of humming it absentmindedly.
"So, how far have you progressed with the cultivation of Edge of Taixuan? And how about your progress in Blade Mantra?" Fu Shi patiently explained to Wutong while asking about her progress.
"I've cultivated Edge of Taixuan to the 'form' stage, but I can't seem to achieve 'sanction,' perhaps because I've been listening to the 'Blade Mantra' since childhood. It has already reached the 'Bright Mirror' stage."
"'Intent Yun' can only be achieved with the heart sword. Once you obtain your own heart sword and establish a connection with it, you will reach the 'sanction' stage. As for 'eminence,' it represents the essence of swordsmanship—when you comprehend it, everything in the world can become your sword." Fu Shi clarified Wutong's doubts, explaining 'eminence' as well.
"Hmm, that's exactly what the class monitor said. But it seems I've achieved it without a heart sword, probably thanks to the class leader." Kiana, sitting cross-legged in her consciousness space, nodded as she listened to the explanation from the Herrscher of Sentience.
"Hahaha, Fu Shi, you're so serious! Why not take her as your disciple and teach her personally?" Fu Lin teased as he noticed Fu Shi's dedication, even hinting to Wutong to quickly kneel and pay respects to her master.
"She's looking for the old antique, the legendary Immortal Celestial, and I..."
"Master, please accept this disciple's bow!" Before Fu Shi could refuse, she saw Wutong kneeling and performing the formal master-disciple salute. Before she could protest further, Fu Lin interrupted again.
"Think about it—if you train a powerful disciple, wouldn't that put you ahead of the old antique?"
"Hmm! That makes a lot of sense." Fu Shi was suddenly tempted by Fu Lin's words. The thought of outshining Fu Hua made taking a disciple seem like a small matter.
"Ahem! Let me make it clear—I'm very strict." Fu Shi glanced at the kneeling Wutong, conjured a fan with the words "Supreme Overlord" written on it, and posed as a reclusive master.
"Don't worry, Master! I will train diligently." Wutong was ecstatic, fantasizing about becoming the world's strongest and embracing all the beauties under heaven. Hahaha!
As Wutong stared at the posing Fu Shi, her mind was already imagining a bright future. Fu Shi, who could read thoughts, started doubting her decision to accept Wutong as a disciple.
"..." What do I do if my disciple is a girl with romantic delusions about other girls and dreams of becoming the strongest in the world? Urgent—online now.
"Master, what's your relationship with Immortal Celestial?" Wutong couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked Fu Shi.
"Fu Shi is the daughter of Immortal Celestial, but she feels embarrassed to admit it because her mother swindled her," Fu Lin interjected before running to hide behind Sirin.
"Don't listen to his nonsense! I... I'm the Immortal Celestial's elder sister. Yes, I'm her older sister!" Fu Shi kicked Fu Lin and quickly made up an excuse, even taking the chance to belittle Fu Hua.
Fu Hua: Who's slandering me?
"Then doesn't that mean Master is even more powerful than Immortal Celestial?" Wutong exclaimed excitedly.
"Exactly! Hahaha!" Fu Shi was overjoyed, basking in her disciple's admiration.
"Hahahaha! Hahaha... gah-gah-gah-gah~" Wutong mimicked Fu Shi's peculiar laughter, unable to resist joining in.
Passersby stopped and stared at the two, their expressions suggesting they were looking at children with mental challenges. Some elderly individuals shook their heads, sighing, "Such a bright child—what a pity her mind seems off."
Sirin quietly asked, "Brother, is the Herrscher of Sentience always like this?"
"Uh... let's just move on." Fu Lin awkwardly stepped forward to cover Fu Shi's mouth, signaling her to head quickly toward Taixuan Mountain.
"Gah-gah-gah... eh? Master, wait for me! Master!" Wutong's laughter abruptly stopped as she noticed Fu Shi already some distance away. She hurriedly ran after the group.
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Author's Hyperion Command Centre:
Not sure about the Edge of Taixuan and the Blade Mantra, there may be something wrong, please don't mind.
Please let me know if you know the correct words or names.