The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 94 - 91: If You Wish to Kill Him, Then Kill Him
"Earth Level Technique?" Chu Huaixu looked at the few sheets of paper in his hands, his face showing a trace of astonishment.
As far as he knew, Celestial Level Techniques in this world were incredibly rare.
"Don’t be fooled by the fact that Han Shuangjiang and I had so many Celestial Level Techniques to choose from in the Library Pavilion. That’s because we were only in the First Realm then—those were just low-level cultivation techniques."
"But techniques and cultivation techniques are different. A good technique could really be used for a lifetime."
Under these circumstances, Earth Level is already considered a pretty precious technique.
What’s more, this [Six Out of Seven] is currently incomplete, and it can still be rated Earth Level?
"That’s kinda terrifying, honestly!"
Chu Huaixu checked the "Skill Introduction" that the system provided—it showed that [Six Out of Seven] is currently at 82% completeness.
"In Borrowed Sword, some techniques and cultivation techniques aren’t 100% complete. Usually, there are two reasons."
"First: they’re genuinely missing a few pages."
"Second: the person who created it didn’t fully understand it themselves, so basically it’s still half-baked."
Generally, if a skill’s completeness is above 70%, it’s good to go—you can learn it.
It’s just that, odds are there will be obvious flaws, and even after using the skill, negative side effects might pop up.
"In fact, a lot of techniques get classified as ’half-baked’ precisely because of those negative side effects."
According to the system intro, this [Six Out of Seven]—its power is infinitely approaching Celestial Level Techniques.
But—you gotta pay the price!
"This is starting to sound like the ’Seven Injuries Fist’ that does ’hurt the enemy a thousand, and injure yourself eight hundred’," Chu Huaixu thought to himself.
In Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Seven Injuries Fist is described as: practicing it injures you seven times over.
—First you hurt yourself, then you hurt your enemy.
This [Six Out of Seven] is similar.
When circulating spiritual power inside your body, wherever it flows—be it flesh or meridians—they all get hurt to varying degrees.
But the final burst of power is absolutely jaw-dropping!
For Chu Huaixu’s current situation, he hadn’t actually learned any techniques yet, so this was essential.
"This [Six Out of Seven] has obvious flaws, but damn, it’s real fierce."
"It could be my ultimate trump card," he instantly positioned it that way in his mind.
And holistically, it’s actually a great fit for him.
Thanks to Dao Scripture, his self-healing ability keeps improving.
"Except, looks like I’m walking further and further down the road of self-abuse?" Chu Huaixu grumbled inwardly.
"System, can’t you give me back my [Pain Adjustment] function?" he groaned in his heart.
Chu Huaixu put down the papers and looked up at an obviously nervous Xu Ziqing.
Xiaoxu was clearly doing the gift-giving, yet he himself didn’t know whether the gift matched Senior Brother’s tastes.
He wanted to repay Senior Brother, but wasn’t sure if this present was weighty enough.
Just starting out in the Cultivation Realm, he really didn’t have any concept of just what tier [Six Out of Seven] belonged to.
"If Senior Brother thinks it’s beneath him..." Xu Ziqing felt that’d be kind of embarrassing.
Finally, Chu Huaixu spoke: "This technique—where’d you get it?"
"When I went hiking with my family, I came across it purely by chance," he answered honestly, giving a few more details.
Chu Huaixu listened closely—the details themselves were pretty cliché, but he couldn’t help sighing in his heart: "World protagonists really do all have monster-level luck."
But soon enough, a thought flickered: "Wait, doesn’t Xiaoxu also have a ’vengeance route’?"
At that, he glanced down at the sheets in his hand, a faint suspicion growing in his heart.
He started feeling like these papers were practically stained with blood!
"Do you realize this is a Sword Dao Technique?" Chu Huaixu asked again.
Xu Ziqing heard this, clenched his fists so hard his nails dug into his palm, lowered his head and replied, "At first, no. But... later, I found out."
"Oh? How’d you figure that out?" Chu Huaixu kept probing.
"Because robbers broke into my home, slaughtered my whole Xu Family, and stole that booklet! I wasn’t home that day—I’d spent the night sparring swords with a friend downtown. If not, I’d have died too."
The delicate youth’s eyes were bloodshot, and he spoke through gritted teeth.
Chu Huaixu didn’t pry further—he didn’t ask why there were robbers who knew his family had gotten a mysterious sword technique.
Because, honestly, more idiots exist in the world than clever folks. Most people simply can’t shut their traps.
Many times, a villain schemes to the hilt, only to be undone by some fool’s spur-of-the-moment blunder.
The Xu Family was a big clan with loads of relatives, so that kinda thing was pretty normal.
Digging into details now would only drag Xu Ziqing deeper into his trauma, making him relive it all over again.
Chu Huaixu had the sort of habits you’d pick up from being a professional ’play companion’—he really cared about others’ moods.
Thinking for a moment, he looked at the other boy and spoke: "Xiaoxu, did you memorize this swordsmanship and then write it all down yourself?"
"Yes."
"Then let me ask: your family was killed for it. Are you sure you want to give it to me?"
"Senior Brother gave me a new life—if not for your help, I would’ve never gotten the chance to cultivate at all!" He lifted his head, eyes red, voice trembling with emotion.
The delicate youth continued: "I know I’m a slow learner, probably destined to never catch up to Senior Brother. I don’t even know if I’ll ever have the means to repay you one day."
"I have nothing to my name; all I’ve got is this technique I stumbled across."
"I just hope Senior Brother won’t look down on it!"
Speaking up to here, Xu Ziqing got even more flustered, like he was afraid he’d said something wrong:
"I know full well that Senior Brother’s favor can’t be repaid with just one sword technique. I swear that’s not what I meant."
"I’ll remember what you’ve done for me for life!" He was utterly sincere; the vibe was pure genuineness.
Seeing him so heartfelt, Chu Huaixu actually couldn’t take it.
"Damn, bro, you’re messing with me here. Act like this and my conscience’s gonna eat me alive," he thought, helpless.
He’d never bought into the saying: "Sincerity is the ultimate weapon."
Chu Huaixu always felt sincerity was more like a self-destructive weapon...
Well then, today he’d finally experienced it firsthand.
The youth was in literal tears now, body trembling, crying out: "Please rest assured, Senior Brother! I’ll do my best to cultivate, I won’t let your guidance go to waste. Whatever you ask, I’ll do it."
Chu Huaixu couldn’t even.
"Damn, stop, just stop! The more you act like that, the more of a jerk I look," he muttered inside.
He looked at the boy and spoke: "Xiaoxu, you do realize this technique isn’t some common junk, right?"
"Yeah, I can tell instantly it has serious drawbacks, obvious flaws."
"But its power is insane, its grade is definitely high—it’s a super rare technique in the Cultivation Realm."
Chu Huaixu felt he owed him the truth.
Xu Ziqing heard, instantly growing even more excited: "Senior Brother, for real?"
His face broke into a huge smile: "Then it’s great so long as you don’t mind!"
"What I’m saying is that it really is precious." Chu Huaixu couldn’t even.
"Not as precious as Senior Brother’s kindness!" The youth remained stubborn.
Chu Huaixu had honestly planned to train him into a duplicate of himself, but now that it was actually happening, he was a bit sheepish about it.
Really feels like I’ve been outplayed by his wild swings, huh?
He lowered his head and looked at those few bloodless, yet heavy-feeling pages, saying, "But your whole family died for this."
Xu Ziqing heard this, and a gentle smile appeared on his face as he replied quickly, "Senior Brother, don’t worry, I already asked them."
"Huh?" Chu Huaixu froze.
Asked? How?
Kid, you can really talk to the dead or did they send you a dream?
The delicate youth saw Senior Brother’s bewildered look, but was too embarrassed to say he tossed a Brocade Bag, so he just glossed it over: "Anyway, Senior Brother—just accept it, please."
Having said all this, Chu Huaixu nodded and didn’t refuse any further, already planning how to return the favor to Xiaoxu.
He looked at the youth, who’d just burst into tears recalling his painful memories, and asked: "Xiaoxu, do you know who your enemy is?"
"Senior Brother, I don’t," he shook his head.
But quickly added, "But if someone uses [Six Out of Seven], then they’re probably my enemy!"
"Right, if this technique really is a lost art from the past, then only a handful of people would know it. So with a bit of snooping around, it’s definitely possible," Chu Huaixu nodded slightly.
He actually already knew who Xu Ziqing’s nemesis was.
When he played Borrowed Sword, his main account was a disciple at Spring and Autumn Mountain, one of the Four Great Sects. And Xiaoxu’s enemy was actually from Spring and Autumn Mountain.
Chu Huaixu watched Xu Ziqing exact his revenge right in the game!
To be precise, all four world protagonists gathered!
His enemy really had serious backing at Spring and Autumn Mountain.
But still—so what?
By then, Xu Ziqing and Han Shuangjiang were already true disciples of the Daoist Sect.
And of the other two world protagonists, one was a member of Moon Country’s royal family,
The other hailed from Moon Country’s greatest noble family.
In Mirror Country, the Four Great Sects outrank the Court. Things are different in Moon Country, with its special situation—royal authority is absolute!
Chu Huaixu personally witnessed Xu Ziqing’s vengeance go down.
Now, he asked, "So you’re hell bent on cultivating because of this grudge you carry?"
"Yes," the youth nodded fiercely.
"Then let me tell you—this path won’t be easy. You’re gonna suffer plenty." Chu Huaixu knew all too well—world protagonists only grew by chewing through misery.
"It’s a blood feud that can’t be let go. No matter the cost—I’m getting revenge!" the delicate youth ground out, jaw clenched.
"No matter how strong, how well-connected your foe is?" Chu Huaixu pressed.
"Yes! I’ll kill them!" the youth replied, voice ringing out strong and clear.
Chu Huaixu looked at him, gently patted his shoulder, deciding to slip him a hint when the time was right. Out loud he said:
"Train hard. You’ve got what it takes."
"If you want to kill him, kill him."
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A few minutes later, Xu Ziqing had packed up everything by the pool.
"Senior Brother, we can go now," he said.
Unexpectedly, Chu Huaixu replied, "No rush."
He took something out from his Storage Token and tossed it to Xu Ziqing.
"Eat that," he said.
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(ps: Extra Chapter, begging for votes!)
