“Qin Chu, this Seat knows that this incident has greatly disappointed you. In fact, it’s not just you; everyone present is very disappointed. Furthermore, if not for the Azure King’s Order, do you think Peak Lord Luo could still be sitting here? He would also be expelled from the Azure Cloud Sect, just like you. This incident is a tribulation for the Azure Cloud Sect, and it can also be said to be a baptism. If we can safely overcome this tribulation, then the Azure Cloud Sect will be reborn after this baptism.” Mo Daozi said, looking at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu bowed slightly to Luo Zhen, “Thank you, Peak Lord.”
“You don’t need to thank this Seat. You fulfilled your duty as a Disciple, and this Seat naturally must fulfill his duty as a Peak Lord. In the future, don’t always think about shouldering things by yourself. If you can shoulder things, others can too!” Luo Zhen said after helping Qin Chu up.
“Lu Yuan, gathering intelligence is very important. We need to know the enemy’s deployment and then set up our defenses.” Mo Daozi said, looking at Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan cupped his fists at Mo Daozi, “Junior Martial Uncle, rest assured. The secret agents and enforcers of the Enforcement Hall have all been dispatched. However, the secret agents under Zhong Han and Su Shanhe have already been recalled by them. This Disciple wanted to send a message, but couldn't find anyone.”
“It seems they intend to hold us back. Ignore them for now; let’s first win this external battle!” A sharp glint flashed in Mo Daozi’s eyes, then faded. This is a critical period; confronting Zhong Han and Su Shanhe now would only damage the overall strength of the Azure Cloud Sect.
“Why do we need to defend based on the enemy’s deployment? Once we know their deployment, we should directly attack, disrupt their plans, and not fight according to their rhythm!” Qin Chu spoke.
Mo Daozi’s Origin Qi pressed down on Qin Chu, and he reached out to give Qin Chu another tap on the head.
Qin Chu was very helpless. Mo Daozi was strong, and when he disciplined him, he had no ability to resist at all.
After tapping Qin Chu, Mo Daozi sat back down in his seat, “Don’t even mention it, your kid’s method is feasible. We don’t need to follow the enemy’s routine. Why defend? We can attack!”
“We can indeed attack. We can use offense as defense, preventing them from organizing effective attacks.” Luo Zhen said.
While Mo Daozi and the others were discussing tactics, Qin Chu felt very wronged. They adopted his suggestion, yet he still got hit. What kind of situation was this!
Not long after, Mo Daozi and the others finalized their tactical arrangements. Ling Yunzi would lead, with Lu Yuan and the five Peak Lords taking their elite Disciples to battle and eliminate the forces from the Blood Blade Sect.
After Luo Zhen handed the Azure Cloud Order to Mo Daozi, he left the Green Bamboo Grand Hall with Ling Yunzi and the others.
At this point, Qin Chu also planned to leave. He had returned, but he hadn't yet gone to see the Servants' Hall.
“Don’t leave, kid. The next stage is chaotic warfare. You’ll stay by this Seat’s side during this time.” Mo Daozi said to Qin Chu.
“Old Mo, I promise not to sneak away, isn’t that enough?” Qin Chu didn’t want to stay by Mo Daozi’s side all the time; he found that Mo Daozi had violent tendencies.
“You won’t sneak away… then this Seat asks you, what if Su Shanhe, Zhang Ji, and others secretly come to deal with you, capture you, and hand you over to the Blood Blade Sect and the Wolf King Hall? Can you handle it?” Mo Daozi gave Qin Chu a disdainful look.
Qin Chu paused, “They wouldn’t dare, would they?”
“What wouldn’t they dare do? How do you know they wouldn’t dare? Stay honestly behind this Seat. Now we’re going to this Seat’s pavilion.” Mo Daozi finished speaking and led Qin Chu to his residence, the pavilion.
Upon arriving at his residence, the pavilion, Mo Daozi told Qin Chu that the pavilion he lived in was the core of the Azure Cloud Sect’s defensive grand array. Luo Zhen had given him the Azure King’s Order because he felt that when needed, the Azure King’s Order could be used to activate the defensive grand array.
Qin Chu listened obediently while boiling water and making tea.
After Mo Daozi sat down, he looked at Qin Chu, “You kid are dishonest. You owe this Seat points and didn’t pay them back. You exchanged them for movement technique scriptures and Spirit Origin Pills and then ran off. Now, show me your movement technique and Sword Art!”
Being told this by Mo Daozi, Qin Chu felt a bit awkward. When he left the Azure Cloud Sect, he really hadn’t intended to return.
With the Azure Spirit Sword unsheathed, Qin Chu wielded his long sword, performing the Startling God Sword Art, and his footwork was the Spirit Shadow Steps.
The Spirit Shadow Steps had been Cultivated to the entry level by Qin Chu. Now, not only was his Sword Art one move after another, continuous and endless, but his footwork was also incredibly agile.
“Not bad. Show me your Sword Intent.” After watching for a while, Mo Daozi instructed Qin Chu.
Qin Chu took a breath, and Sword Intent was applied to the Azure Spirit Sword.
With the Sword Intent applied, the Azure Spirit Sword in Qin Chu’s hand let out a clear hum, and the Aura and Qi it carried became much stronger.
After Cultivating for a while, Qin Chu sheathed his sword.
Looking at Qin Chu, Mo Daozi shook his head.
“Old Mo, is there anything about Qin Chu’s Sword Art that you’re not satisfied with?” Qin Chu asked.
“This Seat just doesn’t understand, how did you, this muddled kid, comprehend the Sword Spirit Realm and then also Sword Intent? This Seat is much stronger than you, so why am I fated to be without Sword Intent?” Mo Daozi sighed.
Qin Chu looked at Mo Daozi, and in his heart, he also didn’t understand. He didn’t understand where Mo Daozi was stronger than him.
“The Sword Spirit Realm, for a Sword Cultivator, is a state of mind that cannot be forced. Some Sword Cultivators don’t even pursue it, because it cannot be forced. Everyone is pursuing Sword Intent, pursuing the experience of Sword Intent, strengthening Sword Intent. Nine levels of Sword Intent, each level of Sword Intent is a new heaven. After nine levels of Sword Intent is Sword Intent Great Perfection. In the history of the Azure Cloud Sect, only two predecessors reached this Realm. It’s a pity this Seat has no affinity with Sword Intent.” Mo Daozi said to Qin Chu.
“What Realm is Sword Intent Great Perfection?” Qin Chu asked, looking at Mo Daozi, he was quite curious about this.
“Sword Intent can break the opponent’s will and Soul, of course, it also depends on the opponent’s situation.” Mo Daozi said.
Qin Chu took a breath, “And after Sword Intent Great Perfection?”
“That’s the scope of ‘power’… You kid, your Sword Intent has just entered the entry level, so don’t think so much. Work hard to Cultivate Sword Intent!” Mo Daozi glared at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu smiled and poured tea for Mo Daozi. He was very grateful to Mo Daozi for answering his questions. Mo Daozi’s attitude towards him was a bit rough, but Qin Chu knew this was just an appearance; in fact, he was already very good to him.
“Tell me, where did you run off to all this time?” Mo Daozi asked, drinking his tea.
“Old Mo, after leaving the Azure Cloud Sect this time, I returned to the place where I used to live, and I also discovered a strange thing: my old grave had been repaired by someone, and the weeds had been cleared.” Qin Chu described the situation he encountered.
“This shouldn’t be. The person who raised you knows it’s an empty grave, so it’s impossible for them to repair it. Could it be the person who buried you back then?” Mo Daozi’s face was full of surprise.
“Old Mo, that’s what I thought too. Someone who knows there’s a grave there and would still carefully repair it must be the person who buried me. My family is still alive!” Qin Chu said, his heart filled with excitement as he spoke of this.
“Your background is not stagnant. When you first entered the Sect, someone came to kill you; now someone is repairing your grave. This indicates that the turmoil has not passed.” Mo Daozi said, stroking the beard on his chin.