After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 11 Spreading Rumors

On the treacherous mountain path, Shen Xu took the opportunity of descending the mountain to begin practicing the Qingfeng Step. The Qingfeng Step was a footwork technique that he had memorized in the library. According to the book, when this footwork technique was mastered, one would be as light as a swallow, riding the wind, and moving erratically.

Since he chose the Overlapping Waves Sword Technique, he must dodge or withstand the enemy's attacks for a sufficient amount of time to buy himself time to unleash the technique.

Shen Xu touched the ground with his toes, deliberately not controlling the distance and direction of his descent, using his own inertia to create difficulties for his descent, and constantly using the Qingfeng Step to avoid obstacles such as rocks and dead trees on the road.

This behavior is actually very dangerous. One wrong move and he could fall off the mountain and die. But danger also contains opportunity. The uncertain mountain road not only tests his adaptability and reaction ability, but also his footwork is improving little by little.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Shen Xu repeated the same routine every day, and his Qingfeng Steps were perfected through practice on the mountain. His vital energy gathered under his feet like flowing water, making his figure more flexible and unpredictable. The Overlapping Wave Sword Technique he used was hidden in these unpredictable steps, making it difficult for others to discern.

Shen Xu's movements were fluid and natural, each swing of his sword carrying a sense of rhythm. His gaze was focused and unwavering, as if he were one with the sword, and with each sword technique he executed, the surrounding air seemed to be stirred.

Strands of white primordial energy gathered on his sword, forming white waves. As the waves piled up, the primordial energy on the sword became increasingly dense and turbulent as they were compressed and stacked. The waves of primordial energy surged and rolled back and forth on the sword like tides, and the air around the sword seemed to become heavier.

But just as the sword light continued to dance, the energy on the sword suddenly collapsed, instantly forming a gale centered on Shen Xu, which swept around and stirred up sand and dust, before gradually dissipating.

Seeing this, Shen Xu couldn't help but sigh.

He spent three days mastering the Fourfold Waves technique, and the power of the Fourfold Waves alone surpassed most sword techniques at the Human Rank, reaching the threshold of the Human Rank.

You must know that the sword technique he had been relentlessly practicing in his previous life was only at the upper level of the human rank, and he was certain that the power of the Five Waves would definitely reach the level of an upper-level human rank sword technique.

However, he could not successfully execute the Five Waves technique. Moreover, the more he practiced the Five Waves technique, the more energy it consumed. The energy in his dantian could not support him to execute it more than a few times. Therefore, he approached each attempt with utmost caution and care. However, even though he had perfected every detail, he still failed in the end, which made him feel somewhat discouraged.

The experience and insights I read in the books only go up to the fourth wave, and the method for cultivating the fifth wave is not mentioned in the books, which is very unusual.

He didn't believe that the Green Bamboo Sword Sect, which had been established for hundreds of years, hadn't had a single person who had reached the fifth level. Therefore, he was certain that the Overlapping Wave Sword Technique must have subsequent cultivation methods, but they just weren't written in this book.

However, it's understandable. If this book really contained subsequent cultivation methods, it wouldn't have been placed on the first floor of the library.

Shen Xu felt that the second floor of the library must contain the cultivation method for the Five Waves technique of this sword manual, and he was certain that this sword manual was not missing any key information. Since others could find the cultivation method for the Five Waves technique, he could definitely find it as well.

Shen Xu sheathed his sword and stood there, looking at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance. His mood improved considerably. Since there was no opportunity for a breakthrough for the time being, he did not intend to force it. So he used the Qingfeng Step to gracefully descend the mountain.

He had promised to tell Yang Qiqi a story a few days ago, but apart from seeing her the following day, he had not seen the girl or Elder Zhang in the outer sect's hall of affairs.

However, he felt that the girl was not an untrustworthy person, and that she must have been delayed by something. It was very likely that the girl had already come into the sight of the higher-ups of the Green Bamboo Sword Sect and would not come to the outer sect for the time being. But he still came to the outer sect's steward hall at the same time every day to wait for the girl for half an hour.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Shen Guangjian was hosting a welcome dinner for Mo Shan, who had just returned from his training outside the mountains.

"Brother Mo, it feels like three autumns have passed since we last met! I wonder how your trip went?"

"I was fortunate enough to break through to the seventh level of the Qi Nourishing Realm, but there is still a big gap between me and Brother Shen."

"Brother Mo is too modest. At your age, you've already reached the seventh level of Qi Cultivation, which is rare even within the sect. Becoming an inner disciple is only a matter of time. I'm only at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation myself, so Brother Mo shouldn't underestimate yourself!"

"Brother Shen is truly a prodigy. Even among the inner sect, there are probably few who can compare to you. Brother Shen, you should have already broken through to the seventh level of Qi Cultivation and had the right to enter the inner sect. The reason you are still at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation is simply to win the reward of first place in the outer sect competition," Mo Shan said with a smile, flattering him.

"Haha, Brother Mo understands me best! However, there are many hidden talents in the outer sect, and even I dare not say that I have secured first place."

"Oh? Please forgive me, but I can't think of anyone in the outer sect who could pose a threat to Brother Shen at the moment."

"Far away, yet so close."

"Haha, Brother Shen, what are you joking about? I just broke through to a higher realm and my foundation isn't even stable yet. How can I possibly compete with you? If we meet on the arena, I'll probably have no choice but to admit defeat."

"By the way, where is Moda? I haven't seen him since I came back," Mo Shan asked.

"Xiao Da is taking care of Xiao Xian because they have a very good relationship. Xiao Da has been taking care of Xiao Xian ever since he was injured."

"What? Xiao Xian is injured? What happened?" Mo Shan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Alas! This is a long story. In my early years, my father once bestowed a precious sword upon a couple from a collateral branch of my family. However, the couple died in an accident, leaving behind a young child who was only a few years old. Because he pitied the child's tragic fate, my father raised him without expecting anything in return."

Until recently, he joined the Green Bamboo Sword Sect. I was worried that his sword would be coveted by others, so I thought I would keep it for him for a while and return it to him when he became stronger.

But he seemed to have misunderstood me and insisted on betting against me in the outer sect competition. I had no choice but to agree.

However, Shen Xian seemed to have misunderstood the matter, so he took Mo Da to discuss it with my junior. I don't know how, but my junior cut his throat with a sword and he is still healing. Mo Da was also punished by the sect.

"I'm so sorry, Brother Mo. I didn't keep a close eye on those two and I betrayed your trust in me." Shen Guangjian sighed deeply.

"Damn it! Is Xiao Xian alright now?" Mo Da slammed his teacup down on the table, spilling water on it.

Shen Guangjian immediately reassured him, "Brother Mo, please rest assured, Xiao Xian is fine, he just won't be able to speak for a while, and Xiao Da is not injured either."

"Brother Shen, I'm not trying to criticize you, but a junior who shows such disrespect to his elders should be taught a lesson, especially since he injured Xiao Xian," Mo Shan said angrily.

"But I am his older brother after all, so it is really inappropriate for me to take action. Moreover, his strength should not be underestimated, and none of my subordinates are confident that they can defeat him, so I have no choice but to let it go."

“If Brother Shen doesn’t mind me meddling, I’m willing to teach that kid a lesson for you. I don’t believe he can turn against us,” Mo Shan offered.

Shen Guangjian said earnestly, "I'm also worried that if he continues like this, he'll suffer a great loss sooner or later. Brother Mo, it would be a good thing for him to teach him a lesson. However, Brother Mo, please remember not to hurt him. After all, he is my cousin."

"Brother Shen, please rest assured, I know what I'm doing," Mo Shan said with a light laugh.