Chapter 720: Your Current Cultivation Is Far From Enough

Song Daren’s Swordsmanship was wide and heavy, every strike seeming to split the air. In contrast, Yang Guo’s palm techniques were agile and ethereal, like a ram’s horns hanging on a tree, leaving no trace, always capable of launching an attack from a seemingly impossible angle.

For a moment, the two were actually evenly matched.

“As expected of Junior Brother Yu’s eldest Disciple; Martial Nephew Yang Guo has truly inherited Junior Brother Yu’s true teachings!” The Mystic Immortal Master’s eyes were full of admiration.

The discussion on the high platform wasn’t loud, but it clearly reached the ears of some sharp-eared Disciples by the Martial Arts Arena.

Hearing this, the crowd looked at Yang Guo with even more respect. To receive such high praise from several Peak Masters, what an honor!

In the field, Song Daren was secretly shocked as the battle dragged on. He knew Yang Guo was progressing quickly, but he hadn’t expected it to reach this level.

He took a deep breath and suddenly let out a long whistle. His sword style abruptly changed; no longer solely pursuing brute strength, his moves became more steady and his defense impenetrable. Clearly, he wanted to stabilize his position first before looking for Yang Guo’s flaws.

Seeing this, the corners of Yang Guo’s mouth curled up. His palm techniques did not slow down at all; instead, they became even more rapid and agile, attacking Song Daren like a violent storm.

At times he turned his palms into fingers, tapping toward Song Daren’s major acupoints, and then both palms struck out together with a fierce Aura, forcing Song Daren to retreat repeatedly.

Zhang Sanfeng watched with great interest and whispered to Yu Xian, “This kid Yang has a personality somewhat similar to yours; both are characters who refuse to suffer a loss!”

Yu Xian smiled slightly. “He is my Disciple.”

Although they had been away for so long, Yang Guo and the others had not slackened; they had all worked hard and grown significantly.

Even without him, they could grow on their own.

Just then, Song Daren spotted an opening and gave a sudden shout. His long sword was like a Flood Dragon Emerging from the Sea, carrying an indomitable Aura as it pierced straight toward Yang Guo’s heart!

This strike concentrated all the spiritual energy in his body; it was one of his trump cards!

“Be careful!” Many Disciples by the Martial Arts Arena couldn’t help but cry out in alarm.

Yang Guo’s eyes narrowed, but instead of retreating, he advanced. His body twisted incredibly in mid-air, dodging the sword tip by a hair’s breadth. Simultaneously, his right fingers formed a claw, grabbing toward Song Daren’s shoulder as fast as lightning!

Xiao Feng’s Grappling Hand.

Song Daren’s sword strike missed. His old strength was spent, and his new strength had yet to arise. He felt his shoulder tighten as a massive force struck, causing his body to sink involuntarily.

Yang Guo flipped his wrist and pulled. Song Daren’s large frame stumbled forward, and the long sword in his hand flew out, landing on the ground with a “clang.”

The victory was decided.

Yang Guo did not strike a finishing blow. As Song Daren’s figure became unstable and was about to fall, he gave a gentle support to steady him.

“Senior Brother Song, thank you for the match.” Yang Guo withdrew his stance and stood, cupping his fists and smiling at Song Daren, his tone carrying respect for a Senior.

Song Daren’s face was slightly flushed as he panted heavily. Looking at Yang Guo, a trace of complexity flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by relief and gratification.

He picked up the long sword from the ground and clasped his hands toward Yang Guo. “Junior Brother Yang, you won! I admit defeat wholeheartedly!”

Thunderous applause and cheers suddenly erupted on the Martial Arts Arena.

Afterward, several more pairs came out. Xiao Feng, Dog Brother, Xi Men Chui Xue, and the other brothers who had originally come to this world with him all took turns to fight, seemingly intending to demonstrate their current achievements.

Yu Xian and Zhang Sanfeng both kept nodding as they watched.

After it ended, The Mystic Immortal Master, the Peak Masters of each peak, and the Disciples all went back, leaving only the Disciples of Dazhu Peak.

Yu Xian gave the Dazhu Peak Disciples some encouragement and then gave each of them a Medicinal Pill.

These were Medicinal Pills Li Muwan had refined back when she was in the Golden Core Stage. Since she hadn’t used them much, he gave them out as meeting gifts. Regardless, Li Muwan had refined many pills, so there was no need to use the ones the System had given him.

For the current Dazhu Peak Disciples, these Medicinal Pills were already considered top-tier and were rare aids for cultivation. Everyone took the pills with joyful smiles on their faces.

“Alright, everyone disperse and continue to work hard at your cultivation.” Yu Xian waved his hand. Only then did the Disciples reluctantly disperse, looking back at Yu Xian and Zhang Sanfeng repeatedly before leaving.

Soon, only Yu Xian, Zhang Sanfeng, and several Core Disciples like Yang Guo, Song Daren, and Zhang Xiaofan remained on the Martial Arts Arena.

“Master, now that you’re back, are you leaving again?” Yang Guo couldn’t help but ask, a trace of expectation in his eyes.

This past year, although everyone had been working hard to grow, without their Master by their side, they always felt they lacked a backbone.

Yu Xian glanced at Yang Guo and then scanned Song Daren and the others. He saw the expectation and reliance in their eyes.

“Whether I am here or not, you are all already capable of standing on your own. You have done very well during this time. Keep working hard. In a while, I will establish a Teleportation Channel to the outside world so you can go out and gain experience.” Yu Xian’s voice was gentle.

Hearing that they could go to other continents to gain experience, Yang Guo and the others’ eyes widened instantly. The excitement on their faces almost overflowed, and their breathing became rapid.

“Go… go outside? Really? Master! Can we go to the other continents you mentioned before?”

Even Xi Men Chui Xue’s usually cold face showed a rare trace of emotion. He looked at Yu Xian with burning eyes, waiting for his confirmation.

“Of course. However, your current cultivation is far from enough.” Yu Xian’s gaze swept across everyone present.

He wasn’t trying to discourage them, but in their current Shangqing Realm—which was only the Golden Core Stage—going to other continents would be pure suicide.

Hearing this, Yang Guo and the others lowered their heads, a trace of disappointment appearing on their faces, but it was immediately replaced by determination.

They knew Yu Xian was telling the truth. With their current cultivation, going to other continents would indeed be like being ants; any slight carelessness would lead to eternal damnation.

“But as long as you are willing to work hard, I believe it won’t be long before you reach that threshold. I will prepare some cultivation resources for you and personally guide you.” Yu Xian continued.

“Yes! Master!” Yang Guo and the others responded in unison, their voices full of drive.

After Yu Xian let everyone disperse, Zhang Sanfeng went with them, while he himself returned to his own residence.

Although he hadn’t been there, his residence was very clean, clearly having been cleaned every day. He knew it was done by Yang Guo and the others at that time, and he was very satisfied.

Upon returning to the Qingyun Sect, Shui Yue, Lu Xueqi, and Su Ru did not stay in the Small World but all returned to the Qingyun Sect.

Su Ru went to see her daughter Tian Linger, while Shui Yue and Lu Xueqi returned to Xiaozhu Peak. Even Bi Yao and You Ji wanted to go find the Ghost King.

Yu Xian originally wanted to accompany them, but the two women refused, choosing to go by themselves.

Yu Xian could only let them go on their own. However, with their current cultivation, no one in the Central Plains Continent could do anything to them, so he didn’t need to worry.