Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 58 - 28: Mastery Achieved, Sword Aura Unleashed
With the Sun Concealing Sword unleashed, a sword rainbow over ten feet long rose from Thousand Feather City, sweeping across the sky with roaring wind and thunder, drawing countless gazes.
A speed of 1794 kilometers per hour, the top level below Loose Immortal.
The Taiyi Cyan Spirit Ship has a speed of merely 1200 kilometers per hour, surpassed only by the Earth-Piercing Spirit Flame Shuttle and the Spiritual Wing Flying Ship, both at 2000 kilometers per hour.
But no flying ship is as agile as Sword Control.
The sword light sliced through the void and appeared at the Poisonous Mist Swamp three hours later.
Zhuang Zhuo, who was refining poisonous insects, looked up in surprise:
"A master approached."
"Hey, he’s heading towards us."
A group of people stood up, seeing the sword light directly entering the base and stopping above it, revealing a familiar figure.
Zhuang Zhuo and Shi Ning paused for a moment, then quickly came forward, surprised yet joyful:
"Mr. Su?"
"I’ve returned."
"I’ll call Zhiqiu and the others back."
As they entered the base, talking and laughing, Su Yu chatted with them while curiously observing the additional people in the base.
Seeing this, Zhuang Zhuo explained:
"While you were away, occasionally someone came to rent the Poisonous Insect Refining Pit, and we sold some extra poisonous insects from time to time, gaining some reputation. Plus, the waters nearby are very deep, and the spirit creatures are quite high-level. Many people train nearby, resting here during free times."
Su Yu laughed and said:
"That’s great. Have you considered hiring one or two people skilled in Alchemy and Artifact Refining to provide some supplies and repairs for damaged magical treasures, attracting more players?"
Zhuang Zhuo nodded and said:
"We have the idea, but currently lack capital, and our strength isn’t enough. The priority is still to enhance cultivation."
"That’s true."
After chatting for a while, Gu Zhiqiu and Meng Chen rushed back. As soon as they met, Gu Zhiqiu asked:
"Are you okay? Did you escape?"
Su Yu smiled and replied:
"Not only did I escape, but I counter-attacked."
"???"
"You died too early. I went back and met our captain, who had prepared an ambush, wiping out the Frostfire Guild’s team, even killing Li Yingshen."
Gu Zhiqiu widened his eyes, banging his fist into his palm:
"Serves him right! My revenge is fulfilled."
"By the way, why did you return this time?"
"The Frostfire Guild suffered huge losses and surely won’t let it go. That area is no longer suitable for newcomers to train."
"That’s true."
"I don’t want to go out, I’d rather stay here and train gradually."
"Are you going again?"
"Now?"
"Now!"
"Then let’s go."
Greeting Zhuang Zhuo, Su Yu, Gu Zhiqiu, and Meng Chen set off again, heading to the aerial space above the waters outside the island.
"There’s a group of Grass Fish Spirits over there."
Su Yu pointed with a finger as the Sun Concealing Sword dove down into the monster group, spun, and immediately triggered two 2486 damage hits, directly slicing the first Grass Fish Spirit in half.
Following that, the flying sword shuttled back and forth among the monsters, a series of damages that left Gu Zhiqiu stunned, as blood quickly stained the water’s surface.
"Whoa!"
Next to him, Gu Zhiqiu and Meng Chen had just summoned Golden-winged Flying Centipedes and Flying Insects. Seeing this scene, their eyes almost popped out:
"Your damage output?"
"Why is it so high?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
"Is this a high-tier flying sword?"
A series of questions came out impulsively.
Su Yu manipulated the flying sword to shuttle back and forth, encircling more than thirty Grass Fish Spirits of level fifty, with sword light touching them for half-health, the big fish body chopped with just a twist for two or three cuts, the super-high attack slicing the fish into halves.
In a short span of four or five rounds, this group of Grass Fish Spirits was cleanly slaughtered, the efficiency absurdly fast.
With the sword light sweeping, Su Yu retrieved two glowing balls of spoils, then responded with a smile:
"Thanks to Mr. Chu’s favor granting me an opportunity, my cultivation and sword formula levels improved significantly, plus possessing a sixth-tier flying sword."
"Wow!"
"Your captain is so good; do they even give out sixth-tier flying swords?"
"Indeed, they are quite good."
The two exchanged looks, then Meng Chen’s eyes suddenly lit up, asking:
"With your strength, do you have confidence to take first place in the upcoming examination?"
Gu Zhiqiu looked curious as well.
Su Yu shook his head and said:
"It’s difficult; you know those top-ranked have high-level magical treasures. You know how powerful high-level magical treasures are; I’m not confident with them."
Gu Zhiqiu keenly realized the loophole in his words, asked excitedly:
"You mean you’re not very confident, but you have some confidence?"
"Hmm... some."
"Bang!"
Gu Zhiqiu punched his palm, said excitedly:
"Do you have confidence in third place?"
"Fourth place is fine too."
Now Meng Chen understood his meaning, also curiously watching him.
Su Yu pondered for a moment, then said:
"Fourth should be no problem, and the top three... um, let’s say I’m not sure about Ling Yu’s strength; for now, I have no strong grasp. However, I have a chance against others."
"Then second place?"
Gu Zhiqiu’s eyes shone.
"There’s a chance."
Su Yu’s tone was modest, but he was confident deep down.
"When the time comes, let’s see the odds, and this time let’s reap some rewards from the guild’s wool."
The three exchanged knowing smiles.
Gu Zhiqiu rubbed his hands, gestured to Meng Chen:
"Since that’s the case, you train alone, while we go leveling on the other side."
"Not together?"
Gu Zhiqiu shook his head:
"Together for what? Your damage output versus ours, it’s not like dragging you down."
"This..."
"No worries, train well, you’ll surely stand out in the future, then we’ll benefit from your success."
Having said that, Su Yu was speechless.
Watching them leave, he exhaled lightly, eyes fixed on the group of fish spines nearby at the bottom of the water, swinging his sword to strike.
