Chapter 285: Chapter 250 The First Lesson of the Sword
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By an uncanny coincidence, Zha Jianbai, who was in the same cohort as Chen Mobai, was assigned by Master Zuo Gong to teach the first grade this year.
The top sword practitioner of the class of 5012!
“I will observe the first class.”
After saying these words, Master Zuo Gong, with his hands behind his back, walked over and sat down on the concrete steps at the edge of the training field.
“Little Zha, don’t be nervous, just follow your lesson plan.”
After Wu Shizheng, the Vice Dean of the Sword Control Department and Master Zuo Gong’s teaching assistant, said these words with a smile and patted Zha Jianbai on the shoulder, he paused for a moment as his gaze landed on Chen Mobai in the crowd before he chuckled, grabbed a bottle of water, and joined Master Zuo Gong.
Zha Jianbai had a long face and, due to years of sword training, held an aura of coldness.
He had complete confidence in himself, not at all plagued by the nervousness that Wu Shizheng had mentioned.
“As new students, I need to understand each of your foundations in Sword Dao. Grab a standardized practice flying sword and perform your proudest sword technique in front of me so I can evaluate.”
Zha Jianbai carried out his planned lesson smoothly.
One by one, eager-to show-off students stepped forward, demonstrating their well-practiced swordsmanship in the order they were called, in front of Zha Jianbai.
When it was Chen Mobai’s turn, he held the standard flying sword in his hand, his expression full of hesitation.
“What’s the matter? Don’t know any sword techniques? Then perform some beginning-level sword-wielding exercises.”
Zha Jianbai mistakenly thought that Chen Mobai had solely focused on his Foundation Establishment previously and hadn’t practiced any sword techniques, so he offered what he thought was a great suggestion.
“No, it’s just… do I really need to show my most skilled sword technique?”
Chen Mobai shook his head, seeking further confirmation.
Zha Jianbai frowned, what was up with this guy, how had someone so indecisive managed to establish his foundation?
“Hurry up, there are still quite a few students waiting.”
“Alright then, can you step back a bit?”
Chen Mobai’s words made Zha Jianbai’s expression turn displeased. However, considering that this guy in front of him had already achieved the Foundation Establishment, and might actually be able to demonstrate some formidable sword qi, he decided to take a couple of steps back.
But still, Chen Mobai just looked at him, making no movements to perform his sword technique.
”What’ s wrong now?”
“You’re not far enough!”
“That’s far enough! No matter how powerful your sword qi, it absolutely won’t be able to affect me.”
Zha Jianbai finally lost his patience. Raising his voice, he gestured impatiently for Chen Mobai to stop wasting time. Yes, you’ve established your foundation, but there are limits to showing off!
“Alright then, I’ll try to control my strength a bit.”
Chen Mobai had always been a good student and agreed with his head nodded when his teacher asked him something.
Grasping the standard flying sword in his hand, under the indifferent gaze of the students and the teacher, he slashed out, creating a dazzling deep purple sword light.
“Why did you come over here? Aren’t you helping your disciple?”
Master Zuo Gong questioned when he saw Wu Shizheng sitting down next to him.
“Although little Zha is only at the Qi Cultivation stage, his master achieved the Rainbow Sword Qi, so you can treat him like a Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator.”
“As for Chen Mobai, he may have achieved Foundation Establishment, but in a real fight, he might not necessarily be a match for little Zha.”
“Also, the first class is only to let the students understand the divisions of the sword cultivator’s realm, and to measure their swordsmanship talent on the spot. With little Zha’s Rainbow Sword Qi, it should be enough to hold the fort.” Just as Wu Shizheng finished speaking and was about to open the bottle to take a few sips, a deep purple sword light entered his line of sight, causing him to stand up abruptly.
My disciple has achieved Sword Rainbow Fission!
No, wait, didn’t he just comprehend Rainbow Sword Qi at the end of his vacation after failing in his attempt at Foundation Establishment?
Upon closer look, Wu Shizheng realized that the person holding the practice flying sword and producing deep purple sword light wasn’t his disciple Zha Jianbai, but Chen Mobai.
What’s going on?
What is this guy trying to do?
Coming here to study as a first-year?
Is that necessary?
With your level, you could directly skip to the seventh year of Master Zuo Gong’s class, I wouldn’t even be able to teach you.
As Wu Shizheng was being stunned, Master Zuo Gong, who was originally sitting down, had a sparkle in his eyes, and disappeared from his spot.
The head of the Sword Control Department pointed a finger at the Purple Fire Sword Light cast by Chen Mobai with his academy standard training sword.
A sizzle sound was heard!
Chen Mobai only felt a numbness in his wrist, the sword light he had cast was no longer under control, it turned into a string of purple flame light, caught between the fingers of Zuo Gong.
It seemed like a fiery little snake, continuously twisting and struggling, but unable to break free.
“Not bad, this is Sword Light.”
After Master Zuo Gong confirmed that what Chen Mobai had cast was indeed the Sword Light only available to the fourth realm of Sword Cultivator, he immediately frowned and criticized Chen Mobai with a displeased face.
“You’ve already learned to manifest Sword Light, is there any need for you to waste time as a first-year student? Are you showing off?”
“Master, you misunderstood. I had requested to assess each student’s swordsmanship skills, and only after much insistence did Chen Mobai manifest this Sword Light.”
Zhai Jianbai quickly explained. He was left completely stunned when Chen Mobai had cast the Purple Fire Sword Light.
At that moment, he finally understood the gap between ordinary people and geniuses!
Compared to the real “genius” in front of him, his so-called swordsmanship talent was just like an ordinary person.
Although Zhai Jianbai was cold in nature, he greatly admired the strong.
Having seen the formidable power of the Purple Fire Sword Light firsthand, he immediately saw Chen Mobai as a model to pursue.
So upon hearing Zuo Gong’s words, he immediately spoke out to explain for him.
“You, young man, tell me why you came to attend a first-year class with your Foundation Establishment realm. For the year-end exam, all you need to do is show up and you’ll still get the three credits.”
When Master Zuo Gong spoke, the other forty-seven newcomers found out that their senior was actually a True Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage.
Many of the male and female juniors immediately looked envious, some were in awe, and others thought they could reach Foundation Establishment when they were in the fifth year, they managed to keep cool faces, but could not hide the envy in their eyes.
“Well, Teacher Zuo, although I have reached the realm of Sword Rainbow Fission, my foundation in Sword Dao is actually unstable, like a structure built in the air. Therefore, I have to come to class to strengthen my foundation.”
Chen Mobai knew that sword cultivators were notoriously grumpy. This Zuo Gong often quarreled with the principal and Che Yucheng, so he immediately told them about his situation.
“What? ‘Achieved’? You mean to tell me you got the realm of Sword Rainbow Fission when you were establishing your foundation?”
Zuo Gong imagined an answer with a surprised face. This is not unprecedented, just like Yuan Yang, who had comprehended the realm of Sword Rainbow Fission when he was establishing his foundation.
However, the reason Yuan Yang had this opportunity was that he had already developed his Rainbow Sword Qi before establishing his foundation, and then he seized the opportunity to understand Sword Rainbow Fission.
Chen MoBai hesitated for a while and then nodded.
After all, since the Great Dao Tree had directly given him the realm of Sword Rainbow Fission, it would be better not to mention it if he could avoid it.
He was prepared with a similar explanation, and since Zuo Gong proposed it, he simply admitted it directly.
[Yes, I received Sword Rainbow Fission upon Foundation Establishment! ]
After listening, Zuo Gong said with a very sour tone.
“Why wasn’t God watching during my Foundation Establishment!”
The opportunities during Foundation Establishment are varied and numerous. Although it was strange for a cultivator to directly receive the Sword Rainbow Fission realm without practicing sword cultivation methods, none of the people present cared about this small detail.
“Don’t waste too much time below the seventh year, try to advance to my class within this year.”
After knowing Chen Mobai’s predicament, Zuo Gong didn’t bother anymore.
After saying this, he ended his observation for the day.
He was quite satisfied with his grandson Zhai Jianbai, thinking that if he could achieve Foundation Establishment in the future, he might let him watch the video of the “Immortal Sword Technique” treasured in the Dance Tool Dao Academy.
Now that he sees Chen Mobai, he knows that Zhai Jianbai will definitely not get this chance.
Why did such a good seedling get taken by the sculptor?