Chaotic World Book-Chapter 75 - 74: After Clinging to a Powerful Support

The fact that the Emperor gifted the sword for display near the ancestral temple was one thing, but Zhao Changhe couldn’t fathom why he kept his own Divine Sword hidden as well. Weapons were meant to be used, not enshrined as offerings to ancestors... What would you do when it was too late to utilize them during critical moments?

However, once the world reached a higher level, it undoubtedly became fantastical, and some situations may not be comprehensible at his current understanding. Besides, whatever the circumstances might be, it was not Zhao Changhe’s place as a "guest" to interfere, so he didn’t pay much attention and followed Cui Yuanyang into the Sword Collection Room.

The so-called Sword Collection Room didn’t actually house many swords, as the Cui Family primarily favored swords; the broadswords were simply part of an unconventional collection. A few hung on the walls and on racks—roughly twenty or thirty—all sheathed and indiscernible whether they were of fine quality or not.

But Zhao Changhe’s eyes were immediately drawn to a long broadsword lying horizontally on the rack.

The blade stretched four to five feet—almost as tall as Cui Yuanyang himself... Exceptionally wide and thick with a long hilt that could accommodate two hands. The broadsword was sheathed, so the material was not visible, but judging by its appearance, it seemed to weigh dozens of pounds.

The broadsword of his dreams! Such a sword really exists in reality!

Upon noticing Zhao Changhe staring at the broadsword, Cui Yuanyang was somewhat surprised, "Brother Zhao, you like this one? Isn’t it too big and heavy..."

"Uh." Zhao Changhe snapped back to reality, "Indeed... it might not be a broadsword I can handle right now."

Cui Yuanyang caught the implication.

Not being able to handle "right now" meant that he was indeed considering it for the future... But that also aligned with Zhao Changhe’s persona, the fury and rampage suited for such a broadsword. Imagining walking out with such a broadsword gave off an imposing aura that would potentially make the enemies’ legs go weak before even engaging...

No wonder Brother Zhao liked it.

Biting his lower lip in thought, Cui Yuanyang spoke softly, "This was taken by my father after he personally slew a general from the Alien Clan who was ranked on the Earth List. It’s said that the general was barely human, standing over ten feet tall... Actually, the broadsword gifted by the Emperor is somewhat similar to this one, slightly smaller and lighter, about four feet long and weighing around thirty pounds, possibly more appropriate for regular use..."

Zhao Changhe knew well that he could not get his hands on the emperor’s gifted sword, yet he was very interested, "What is that sword called?"

"It’s called the Dragon Sparrow, the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow."

"..." Zhao Changhe’s expression turned slightly odd.

The name was powerful, undoubtedly. But that name existed in his world too, the Dragon Sparrow of Helian Bobo’s Great Xia, though that Great Xia was rather low-grade. Xia Longyuan, was this a coincidence or what...

Whatever, it had nothing to do with him, as he was destined never to wield that sword.

After getting a glimpse at the broadsword, every other normal sword seemed lackluster to Zhao Changhe even though he knew that any of them would have been a several-fold improvement over his previous steel sword...

Seeing him like that, Cui Yuanyang found it amusing, likening to the situation of a child being uninterested in other toys after seeing a fancier one...

Ultimately, she picked another sword that was similar in both design and weight to Zhao Changhe’s original one and shoved it into his hands, not even bothering to introduce its name, "Use this one for now..."

As she said this, her gaze mischievously shifted towards the direction of the metal hall, biting her lip, pondering some plan.

That looked somewhat difficult... But although she herself didn’t believe a normal precious sword could last forever without damage, probably only that type could...

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"Have you picked a sword?" At the dinner banquet, they finally met Cui Wenjing, with no one else present—just him, his daughter, and Zhao Changhe—seemingly not wanting others to gossip or make additional comments about Zhao Changhe, truly a person adept at social niceties.

Noticing the new sword at Zhao Changhe’s waist, Cui Wenjing smiled, "I guessed it would be this one; it’s quite similar to the one you originally used."

Zhao Changhe gave a cupped-hand salute, "This sword is excellent, I tried it, and it can truly slice through hair in mid-air, thank you, senior."

"You deserve it," Cui Wenjing chuckled, "You can gain even more... I know you’re not greedy, your goals are clear, mainly how to address the faults of the Blood Evil Skill and how to expand your meridians and Dantian so your Inner Strength can keep up with the cultivation of your External Skill."

"Exactly! I don’t need anything else!" Zhao Changhe joyfully said, "Elder, do you have a way?"

Cui Yuanyang stole a glance at him, thinking, You still want money, don’t you...

Cui Wenjing said, "Let’s first address the issue of the Blood Evil Skill. It’s rooted in the cultivation technique itself. Since it utilizes Blood Qi and Evil Qi, it naturally leads to evil qi entering the brain and invading the body. I can eliminate this evil qi for you, but your broadsword will no longer possess its former fierce and ruthless power; it would essentially cripple the ability you now rely on to dominate. Weigh whether the loss outweighs the gain for yourself."

Indeed, Cui Wenjing definitely had more solutions than Yue Hongling, yet he too couldn’t have it both ways... Zhao Changhe felt a headache coming on and asked, "Then the Blood God Skill must also utilize Blood Qi and Evil Qi. Why doesn’t it have these drawbacks? There must be a way to manage it, right?"

Cui Wenjing revealed a disdainful smile, "If the Blood God Skill were truly that miraculous, Xue Canghai wouldn’t have been surpassed by a nineteen-year-old girl in a challenge."

Zhao Changhe silently thought how pitiful Sect Hierarch Xue was, destined to be gossiped about as long as he lived... Such was the irritation of the Chaotic World Book, and now he too had tasted this bitterness.

Cui Wenjing continued, "Our family has never had any contact with those who practice the Blood God Skill, so we don’t know the details. However, the Blood God Skill must have its own drawbacks, which Yue Hongling shrewdly exploited at the critical moment. Her astuteness in battle is indeed astonishing. I hadn’t expected Yuan Yong to actually lose to her, considering he’s more than ten times her superior in what he’s learned..."

As he spoke, his eyes glanced toward Cui Yuanyang.

Seeing her lover and father having a pleasant conversation, Cui Yuanyang was delighted and listened quietly, resting her chin on her hands. But then she suddenly became the topic of discussion... She knew why her father was looking at her; he often used exceptional women from the Worldly Society of her age to motivate her, although she usually couldn’t care less and just enjoyed her indulgent lifestyle.

But at that moment, a sense of defiance rose within her. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel-com

Yue Hongling had stayed in their fortress for so long, probably even surpassing them... The fact that her father wasn’t remedying the situation, yet praising her, what was he praising her for, was he really her father? So what if her brother couldn’t beat her, does that mean I... Oh, I couldn’t either, sob sob...

It’s just martial arts training! Yangyang had suffered a great loss this time; she had intended to train hard upon returning, so why make her angry with another woman... You people just talk about your Blood God Skill!

Zhao Changhe pondered for a moment and firmly said, "In that case, there’s no need for elder to eliminate this evil qi for me. It’s just a bit of discomfort occasionally; the substantial increase in combat power is worth it. Besides these flaws, the Blood Evil Skill is pretty good, isn’t it?"

"Aside from that, it is indeed a good cultivation technique," responded a true master of the Heavenly List, reassuring further, "If you can endure the drawbacks, it’s worthwhile to focus on it as your main practice. I even have a feeling that the Blood Evil Skill is fundamentally the core of this sect, but no one could fully cultivate it, and the Blood God Skill was created as an alternative to eliminate its flaws—it might not even exceed the Blood Evil Skill’s true limits."

Zhao Changhe was somewhat surprised, "Elder, are you sure?"

"Don’t you think your combat power is excessively high? At just the Mystical Gate Third Layer, the pressure and illusions you impose during critical battles—are those really something the Mystical Gate Third Layer could achieve? Even I couldn’t do that at the Ninth Layer Heaven!" Cui Wenjing concluded, "If the Blood God Skill were stronger than this, why would the Blood God Sect be just a second-rate sect and Xue Canghai not even make it onto the Human List?"

Damn, you were there then, you crafty old fox...

Zhao Changhe was too lazy to retort to this cunning elder; as his understanding deepened, he became even more certain of and discovered additional merits of the Blood Evil Skill. Now, he really didn’t want to give it up; it seemed this technique would be his main focus for a very long time. He wondered what would happen if he practiced it further, would he be able to break through the Ninth Layer Mystical Gate and explore the Secret Treasure?

The secret manual stated it was possible, and now it truly didn’t seem like an exaggeration... But the problem was, how to achieve the Secret Realm Breakthrough and the subsequent cultivation methods, which were not included in the manual Fang Buping provided...

Cui Wenjing, sensing what he was pondering, indifferently said, "As for the matters concerning the Blood God Sect, I’ll have someone keep an eye on it and help you with the follow-up if suitable—it’s not too difficult... I think even Xia Chichi could handle it for you, as long as she doesn’t chop you down first."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

Cui Yuanyang: "..."

"Now, it seems the only issue left is the Washing Marrow and expanding your meridians?" Just when Zhao Changhe thought he had everything resolved by sticking close to a significant figure, Cui Wenjing calmly stated, "We can’t deal with that."

Zhao Changhe: "?"

You mentioned that even Chichi could handle the Blood God Sect’s issues, implying I thought I had found one of the mightiest supports, only to end up realizing you won’t actually do anything?

Cui Yuanyang was also anxious, "Father!"

Cui Wenjing waved his hand, passing over an elixir, "Don’t worry, this elixir might not be of lesser significance to you."

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