Chapter 121: “Chasing Light Sword Technique” and a Summons from the Headmaster!
More than twenty days passed in the blink of an eye. The Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament was drawing ever closer, with only a few days remaining.
One could clearly feel the increase in the number of people within the sect. Many powerful individuals stationed elsewhere by the sect were returning in droves, as this event was a major affair for the sect.
It was an event one might witness only once in a lifetime.
Additionally, people from other forces who had been invited to observe were also arriving, all notable figures within the Tianling Prefecture were gathering in an unprecedented assembly.
Of course, none of this had anything to do with Meng Changqing.
During this time, besides his daily cultivation and listening to Dao lectures, he focused on making friends. Even though he no longer needed the attributes of other prodigies, high-grade attributes could be decomposed!
With his efforts, he managed to add the remaining seven disciples of Spirit Peak as friends. Upon decomposing the obtained attributes, he received three Attribute Selection Cards, one Attribute Acquisition Card, and three Earth-grade Martial Arts Proficiency Cards.
Although the quantity seemed substantial, it was actually not much.
He had decomposed six attributes in total, but several of them yielded nothing this time, as decomposition did not always result in items. It depended on luck.
However, high-grade attributes had a higher probability and better quality of output.
Meng Changqing felt a bit regretful that Mo Xiaoyu left immediately after each lecture, disappearing without a trace, giving him no opportunity to add her as a friend.
Nonetheless, he wasn’t in a hurry. With his current strength, he was more than prepared for the Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament.
Anything he gained before the event would be a mere bonus.
In the hall, Meng Changqing opened his character panel.
【Host: Meng Changqing】
【Race: Human】
【Cultivation: Second Stage Dao Creation Realm】
【Root Bone: First Grade】
【Perception: Excellent】
【Talent: Spiritual Eye, Iron Hands...】
The “Chasing Light Sword Technique” was also part of the sword canon but not a sword technique—it was a movement technique and a high-level Earth-grade one, far surpassing the “Heavenly Cloud Roaming Dragon Step.”
This movement technique had no restrictions and was not exclusive to the Peak Master’s lineage, available to anyone. After asking, Mo Shukuang taught it to him on the spot. Meng Changqing only needed a legitimate reason to use it. Many disciples had learned this movement technique, so he could easily obtain it from them.
“System, enhance ‘Chasing Light Sword Technique’!” Meng Changqing commanded.
Ding!
【Consuming one Earth-grade Martial Arts Proficiency Card!】
【’Chasing Light Sword Technique’ has been enhanced to Perfection!】
As these words fell, a torrent of insights surged in Meng Changqing’s mind.
Compared to the illusionary nature of the “Heavenly Cloud Roaming Dragon Step,” the “Chasing Light Sword Technique” was about extreme speed, excelling in both short-distance bursts and long-distance pursuits.
Meng Changqing had been very eager to learn it upon understanding its details, as his greatest weakness was his movement technique.
Now, this shortcoming would be thoroughly addressed.
Moments later, the enhancement was complete. Meng Changqing’s body made slight tremors, barely noticeable unless one stared intently.
“What incredible speed,” Meng Changqing thought with a slight shock.
Just a moment ago, he had already circled the hall, though it seemed as if he hadn’t moved from his original spot due to his speed.
“As expected of a high-level Earth-grade movement technique,” he smiled.
With this movement technique, his strength had increased significantly again. Combined with the sword moves from the “Sacred Spirit Slaughter Sword Technique,” the power would be unimaginable.
“Junior Brother Meng,” a familiar voice suddenly called from outside the hall.
It was Lan Chan, with whom he had grown quite familiar over this period.
“Senior Brother Lan,” Meng Changqing responded, opening the hall door.
“Did I interrupt your cultivation?” Lan Chan asked with a smile.
“No, I had just finished,” Meng Changqing replied, smiling back. “Does Senior Brother Lan have urgent business?”
“Yes, prepare yourself. We’re heading to the Sect Master’s Peak,” Lan Chan said. “The Headmaster wants to see you.”