Chapter 178 – Disciple, When Master Is Not Around, Your Senior Brother's Words Are Master's Words

Buzz!

A finger tapped between her brows, right at the mud-pill palace.

A vast ocean of knowledge poured in, like a sudden enlightenment that cleansed her mind!

In an instant, Li Zixuan’s eyes went blank and lost focus. When she regained her senses, she found herself not in the living room but in an unfamiliar place…

Mountains of corpses and seas of blood,

The thick scent of blood permeated the air.

Countless gods and demons descended from the sky, while a white-clad swordsman stood firm between heaven and earth. Sheathing his sword, he alone faced the myriad demons above!

“This is…”

Li Zixuan frowned, staring at the white-clad swordsman, vaguely realizing this was some kind of illusion. “Did Senior Brother teach this way too?”

She recalled how her teacher had once imparted One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate in a similar manner.

However, before she could ponder further.

Suddenly!

A strand of white light bloomed.

Overwhelming sword radiance erupted like the dawn’s first light, tearing apart the vast firmament.

Li Zixuan stood frozen in place, watching as the white light descended and swallowed her completely.

One sword strike, and all living beings fell silent.

“Ah~ It hurts, Senior Brother…”

Back in the living room, Li Zixuan clutched her head, curled up in the corner of the sofa. Torrents of knowledge surged through her mind, threatening to tear her apart.

Pain!

Excruciating pain!

“Steady now. Some dizziness is normal.”

Qin Yang gently patted her back, soothing her in a soft voice. “It’ll pass once you endure it. The Sky-Slicing Sword Draw is quite profound and can only be learned in the Innate Realm.”

“Mmm… alright.”

Upon hearing this, Li Zixuan gritted her silver teeth, her temples drenched in cold sweat. Leaning back on the sofa, she panted heavily. Her sweat-soaked shirt clung to her, faintly outlining her figure.

Time slowly passed.

Unaware of how long it had been.

The knowledge in her mind finally finished digesting.

“I’m fine now, Senior Brother.”

She gradually opened her eyes, revealing deep astonishment within them.

“This is actually an Emperor-Rank Martial Art?!”

From the scenes she had just witnessed in her mind,

Such terrifying fluctuations of Star Power undoubtedly surpassed the Emperor-Class!

Fortunately, she had already reached the Innate Realm level of strength.

If she had tried to absorb it forcibly while still at the Acquired Realm, she would likely have been struck dumb or driven mad!

“How are you? Feeling better, Shimei?”

Qin Yang took a sip of clear tea and asked, “Do you need to rest a bit longer?”

“No, I’m fine. I feel much better, Senior Brother,”

Li Zixuan shook her head, covering her head as she whispered, “I’ve grasped a bit of the profundity now, but I still have many questions. Could I trouble you to explain, Senior Brother?”

“Questions?”

Qin Yang wasn’t surprised to hear this; he had anticipated it.

After all, the Sky-Slicing Sword Draw was profoundly mysterious.

He himself had only managed to deduce it by relying on the Enlightenment Space.

For a sword dao genius like Li Zixuan to fully comprehend it would likely require considerable time and effort.

With this thought,

Qin Yang’s brows relaxed, and he said leisurely:

“No problem, it’s normal to have questions. Come with me for a moment. True knowledge comes from practice. Asking a thousand times is not as good as trying it once yourself.”

“Where are we going to practice?”

Li Zixuan asked instinctively, but before Qin Yang could answer, he had already taken her hand and led her forward. Bewildered, she followed him downstairs.

“Hmm?”

Xiaobai, who was mopping the floor, narrowed her eyes at the sight and hurried to the balcony to watch them from above.

…………..

In the courtyard.

It was dark and tranquil, with dark clouds veiling the night sky—so pitch-black one couldn’t see their own hand. The crickets of late autumn emitted their dying lament, their faint chirps gradually fading.

“Senior Brother, why have we come here?”Li Zixuan scanned the courtyard with her flashlight, her expression puzzled. “It’s so dark in the yard. Should I turn on the courtyard lights?”

“No need. This is perfect for practice.”

Qin Yang held her hand and led her to the center of the courtyard, then handed her a fruit knife. “Senior Brother will teach you right here,” he said leisurely.

“Teach me here?!”

Li Zixuan was stunned. She took the fruit knife and looked around the courtyard.

It was quiet, deep, and completely empty.

Where were the practice targets for sword training?

Practical instruction here?

What a joke!

“How do you plan to teach me, Senior Brother?”

Li Zixuan asked softly, confused. “There doesn’t seem to be anything to slash here. I can’t just draw my sword against the wall, can I? Damaging your family’s property would be so rude…”

“Who said there’s nothing to slash…”

Qin Yang smiled, raising his hand to point at the sea of clouds in the sky. “Aren’t these countless targets perfect for you to draw your sword against, Shimei?”

As his words fell,

Li Zixuan widened her eyes, gazing up at the sky. Her pupils reflected the dim night, and she was utterly bewildered.

No way…

Senior Brother!

Aren’t you being too outrageous!

I’m just starting to learn, and you’re teaching me to slash the sky?!

You call this introductory practice?

“What’s wrong, Shimei? Any problems? This is how our sect does things!”

Qin Yang moved behind Li Zixuan, wrapped his arms around her waist, and gently covered her hands. He softened his tone as much as possible. “Senior Brother will infuse Star Power in a moment. Pay close attention to how it flows within your body…”

“Mm… I’m not very good at this, Senior Brother. Please be gentle.”

Li Zixuan’s earlobes flushed crimson, the blush creeping up her neck. Feeling Qin Yang’s breath against her face, her voice became as faint as a mosquito’s hum.

They looked up at the moon together.

Their hands overlapped, gripping the hilt. The red plastic fruit knife aimed at the night sky.

“Don’t lose focus, Shimei. I’m only teaching this once!”

Qin Yang’s low reminder snapped Li Zixuan back to attention. She quickly followed his gaze upward.

The dark moon hung in the sky, with no stars or moonlight visible. Endless darkness enveloped everything, leaving not a trace of light.

The next moment.

Clang!

The blade slid from its sheath, grinding against the plastic scabbard with a muted metallic ring!

Riding the wind’s momentum,

A single slash burst forth, unleashing torrents of Star Power!

The sea of clouds parted, and cold moonlight poured down, draping the courtyard in a veil of silver. Every plant and tree became clearly visible.

A dazzling sea of flowers rushed toward them—perseverance had finally brought the moon through the clouds.

Li Zixuan’s heart raced at the sight. She stole a glance at Qin Yang’s profile, her ears burning like fire.

Under the moonlight, the sea of flowers bloomed brilliantly, and Senior Brother stood right beside her.

……………

Meanwhile.

On the balcony.

A little white-haired girl leaned against the railing, her short legs swinging. She had witnessed the entire scene, her heart filled with both sourness and jealousy.

And an inexplicable bitterness…

“Tch, that stinky master is so biased!”

Xiaobai jumped off the railing and stomped into the room indignantly. She grabbed a mop, dipped it in water, and began scrubbing the floor furiously.

Recalling what she had just seen—

The moonlit sea of flowers,

Everything was so perfect…

Except the person there wasn’t this Fairy!

“What does that woman have besides being prettier, having bigger breasts, and a curvier butt than me?

So what?!

This Fairy has been with Master the longest!”

“I do housework every day—I’m the most capable one here!”

Thinking this, Xiaobai lowered her head, glanced at her flat chest, and followed her gaze all the way down to her delicate little feet. She inwardly scoffed with disdain.”So what if it’s big… what’s so great about that?!”

“Just wait until I break through to Emperor-Level and transform into human form. Let’s see if this Fairy can’t completely captivate you!!!!”

………….

A moment later.

The clock chimed.

“Senior Brother, it’s getting late. Shimei should head back now…”

Li Zixuan stood at the doorway, bathed in the gentle moonlight.

“No problem, feel free to visit often,”

Qin Yang leaned against the doorframe, handing her some Starstones. “Take these.”

“Mm, thank you, Senior Brother.”

Li Zixuan accepted the Starstones, then glanced back into the room. “Should I inform Master…”

Before she could finish, a voice came from inside: “Go ahead. The Beast Tide is approaching. From now on when I’m not around, follow your Senior Brother’s instructions. His words carry my authority.”

“Mm, I’ll definitely listen carefully to Senior Brother’s words!”

Hearing this, Li Zixuan nodded excitedly.

(End of Chapter)