Phoenix Destiny Chapter 603 Chapter 604 Test Your Skills

603: Chapter 604: Test Your Skills 603: Chapter 604: Test Your Skills Lu Mingshu had doubts in her eyes, “Grandmaster, are you sure?”

Grandmaster laughed, “What, you’re afraid I won’t be able to handle it?”

“It’s not what disciple means.”

“Then e on!” Grandmaster waved his hand in a manner that suggested he was ready for whatever she threw at him.

Lu Mingshu asked again, “How much strength should disciple use?”

“Use as much as you can.” Grandmaster grew impatient, “Stop dilly-dallying and hurry up!”

Was that a cue to go all out?

Lu Mingshu steeled her mind, “Then please forgive disciple’s impertinence.”

“Make it quick…”

Before Grandmaster could finish his sentence, a sword light flew out from her sleeve and in the blink of an eye, it expanded into a ring of light.

In an instant, the entire pavilion was engulfed in brilliant sword light, the vicious intent to kill filled the air.

With a “whoosh,” the chessboard in front of them flipped pletely, scattering black and white pieces everywhere.

Then came a “crack” sounds growing louder and more grating—it was the doors, windows, tables, and chairs of the pavilion, all falling apart!

Grandmaster’s face showed shock as he raised one hand, releasing a white light, pressing down with his sword intent.

Two sword intents collided, emitting a piercing sword cry, its howl breaking through the skies.

In the blink of an eye, the conflicting sword energies inside the pavilion had already drawn ‘blood’.

However, the ‘blood’ was not that of Lu Mingshu, nor Grandmaster, but rather the pavilion itself.

Bamboo strips fell with a “clatter,” the noise growing denser until finally, it collapsed with a boom.

A gust of wind, originating from nowhere, swirled in, attempting to suppress it but withdrew in time upon realizing the strength inside the pavilion.

The disciples guarding outside were terribly frightened; to him, within a single breath, the pavilion had collapsed pletely and thoroughly, with beams, walls, and furniture all shattered, the largest piece of wood merely as wide as a palm…

“What, what happened?”

At that moment, a voice rang out, “I thought a formidable enemy was attacking, but it turned out to be a test of the junior’s capabilities.

Hehe, Old Xiang, you really did something uncalled for, now you’ve really embarrassed yourself, huh?”

Grandmaster was still seated, his face covered in dust.

However, he did not admit defeat, “The junior’s capabilities are incredible; what is there for me to be embarrassed about?

Shouldn’t Old Wu be the one crying?

You can’t pick a single one fit to show in public.”

“…” The other party had no words to refute but desperately defended himself, “What do you mean by ‘not fit to show in public’?

It’s just a temporary disparity in cultivation.

With a little guidance from me, naturally, it will improve.”

“Oh, really?”

“That’s exactly it.”

Lu Mingshu had already sheathed her sword technique, listening to the two Grandmasters bicker.

Unable to interject, she could only listen obediently.

After a few more exchanges, finding himself at a loss for words, the other Grandmaster found an excuse to leave, “I can’t be bothered with you anymore.

Tonight, there’s no place to sleep, see how you explain this to the disciples.

Humph!”

With that, the gust of wind vanished in an instant, leaving no trace.

Grandmaster revealed a smug smile, “Old fool, trying to pete with me!”

He reached for his teacup, wanting to drink a few more sips, only to find it had pletely shattered.

With nothing in his hand, Grandmaster could only cough lightly and then addressed Lu Mingshu, “Not bad, your master said you far surpass your peers, and it’s indeed true.

Senior Qiu also speaks highly of you; you do have some skills.”

Lu Mingshu bowed her head slightly.

Grandmaster looked at her, “This sword technique of yours is no longer my style, but bears some resemblance to Senior Qiu’s shadow.

Have you switched to cultivating his techniques?”

Lu Mingshu nodded, “Grandmaster has perceptive insight.”

“Ha-ha, you are indeed fortunate, young lady.

I myself coveted that secret sword skills book from Senior Qiu, but he told me that since my foundation is solid, switching my training now would mean starting from scratch and retracing my steps, which would be even harder.

I knew he had been wanting to test the techniques on an exceptionally gifted junior, but I did not expect him to choose you.”

Lu Mingshu sincerely responded, “Disciple is also deeply grateful for Senior Qiu’s great kindness, sadly he has gone to the Nine States and I am unable to meet him.”

Grandmaster waved his hand dismissively, “You will have the opportunity to meet him again.” After a pause, he continued, “But, the techniques you practice are not solely inherited from Senior Qiu, you’ve blended others, and the profundity is no less than Senior Qiu’s sword techniques.”

“Yes.” Lu Mingshu readily admitted.

Grandmaster looked at her with interest, “Won’t you tell me where it came from?”

Without hesitation, Lu Mingshu replied, “It is inconvenient to speak of this matter, please forgive me, Grandmaster.”

Grandmaster raised his eyebrow, “I am not only a Grandmaster, but also a senior of the Nine Jade Palace, and the eldest living ancestor in the Line of Rising Sun, and you still won’t tell me?”

Unmoved, Lu Mingshu responded, “It’s not that I do not wish to tell you, but that I cannot tell you.”

Grandmaster said no more.

He stroked his smooth chin and pondered for a moment before asking, “Does it involve the Heavenly Wheel?”

Lu Mingshu thought for a moment.

Considering the Heavenly Wheel was obtained from the mystic lady, it wasn’t inaccurate to say so.

“Yes.”

Grandmaster nodded, “Alright, I won’t trouble you further then, if you don’t want to say, then don’t.” With that, he shouted outside, “Someone e!”

The guarding Disciple rushed in, “Grandmaster.”

Grandmaster waved his hand, “Go and instruct the construction bureau to build me a new building, and plete it within three days.”

“Yes.”

“Wait.”

The disciple turned back quickly, “Does Grandmaster have any other instructions?”

“Bring me a pot of tea.”

“Yes.”

After the disciple brought the tea, Grandmaster gulped down three large cups in one breath.

“Tell me, what exactly happened to you in the Yin World?”

Having had to explain every time she met someone, Lu Mingshu’s response was very smooth, she briefly explained.

Grandmaster was incredulous, “You were saved by the bronze statue that Senior Qiu gave you…

Well, that’s that, but how did sleeping lead to transformation?

That’s quite miraculous!”

Lu Mingshu said, “Disciple is also confused about this.

After probing these days, I suspect it might be related to the tree heart treasure.”

“Did you bring that treasure?”

Lu Mingshu nodded.

Knowing how rare that item was, how could she not take it?

After taking it, she even posted a reward in the Heavenly Wheel to see if anyone recognized it, but unfortunately, no one did up to now.

“Bring it here, let me have a look,” Grandmaster waved his hand magnanimously.

Lu Mingshu reached into her sleeve and pulled out an item.

As soon as she took it out, a warm aura immediately filled the area.

Grandmaster reached out to receive it, and examined it from each side, thinking aloud, “Why does it look like an egg?”

His description was quite visual, except it was much larger than an egg, round and very hot.

After feeling it for a while, Grandmaster said, “The energy contained within this item is not insignificant, even I cannot fully discern its depths.”

Lu Mingshu had already prepared herself, as no one in the Heavenly Wheel could recognize it.

“However, it appears to be a fine object.

The energy is very gentle and carries vitality, perhaps having healing properties.

Your sudden breakthrough might indeed be related to it,” Grandmaster handed the object back and advised, “Keep this thing concealed in the future.

People’s hearts are treacherous; you know the crime of possessing jade, right?”

Lu Mingshu nodded, “If it were someone else, the disciple wouldn’t even breathe a word, let alone show it.

Grandmaster is not just anyone, that’s why I didn’t hesitate.”

These words greatly pleased Grandmaster, “You girl, you say you can’t speak, but you do know how to talk.

Alright, I know you want to go to the Nine States.

Before you go to the Nine States, stay here for a few more months, since your master is only in the Entering Harmonization Realm, and after your transformation, there’s been no one to instruct you.”