Chapter 398: Chapter 316 Bi Fang Chapter 398: Chapter 316 Bi Fang Several days later, in a mountain range south of Demon Capital.
âDo you know who has the highest achievements in martial skills with weapons under the King Level in Demon Capital?â Yang Yifeng asked as he climbed the steep green mountain.
Following behind Yang Yifeng, Su Yuan shook his head and replied, âI donât know much about experts at the Sun, Moon, and Star Levels, so I ask for your guidance, teacher.â
Yang Yifeng slowly said, âItâs the master of this mountain.â
Su Yuan looked toward the mountain. âHigher than you, teacher?â
Yang Yifeng chuckled, âStrictly speaking in terms of martial skills, theyâre stronger than me.â
âOh?â
*Su Yuan felt a tinge of surprise in his heart.*
*To be honest, Su Yuan hadnât witnessed Yang Yifeng in action, so he wasnât sure of his true abilities.*
*Still, as the former No. 1 in the preliminary selection sequence and a powerful figure of the Sky Patrol Department, Su Yuan always assumed that Yang Yifengâs strength was exceptional.*
*But now, hearing that someone on this mountain surpassed Yang Yifeng in martial skills really piqued Su Yuanâs curiosity.*
Yang Yifeng continued, âThis individual is famous for mastering both saber and bow. Theyâve created over a hundred skills related to those weapons, nearly ten of them being of Epic Grade!â
âThatâs incredible!â
Su Yuan was genuinely astonished. A single person who created nearly ten Epic Martial Skillsâsuch extraordinary talent was nothing short of monstrous.
The Martial Skills from Star Skills, like saber techniques, boxing arts, and weapon mastery, could only rarely be obtained from humanoid Star Beasts.
Apart from that, most of these techniques were âengravedâ by experts who developed self-created martial skills. However, repeatedly engraving a skill into a Star Skill required immense effort and cost.
Yang Yifeng explained slowly, âSince I also wield a saber, Iâve exchanged knowledge with them a few times, which is why weâre acquainted.â
âMay I ask this seniorâs name?â
Yang Yifeng smiled faintly. âNo rush. Youâll naturally find out when we reach the top.â
Su Yuan nodded and continued climbing behind Yang Yifeng.
The green mountain wasnât particularly tall, but Yang Yifengâs deliberate pace meant it took two to three hours to ascend.
During this process, Su Yuanâs view expanded, his mind cleared, and his many distractions dissipated.
*âA heart as still as a mirror lake, faintly illuminatedâthis state upon reaching the mountain top seems conducive to cultivation.â* Su Yuan exhaled deeply as the mountain path concluded.
Yang Yifeng smiled and said, âNot flying directly here but walking this path serves two purposes: one is to show respect for the master of these mountains, and the second is precisely for this reason.
The path is lined with Dingxian Wood and Heart Nourishing Trees. Walking along it clears the mind and instills calmness.â
âI see nowâŠâ
Su Yuan turned to observe the trees on both sides and nodded slightly.
Dingxian Trees and Heart Nourishing Trees were Spirit Plants of Levels Two and Three, respectively, known for their ability to dispel distractions and cleanse the heart.
âOld Yang, you havenât visited in quite a number of years, have you?â
At this moment, a resonant and confident voice echoed from the flat summit of the mountain.
Su Yuan immediately looked up to see a woman with red hair bound by golden pins and dressed in a brocade robe.
She was sitting by a stone table under a golden parasol tree near the cliffâs edge. A teapot of clear tea rested on the table, making it clear she had been expecting Yang Yifengâs arrival and had prepared accordingly.
There was no doubt; this had to be the master of the mountain.
âHahaha, about seven or eight years, give or take!â Yang Yifeng greeted from afar, then began heading toward her with Su Yuan trailing behind.
Yang Yifeng sat down while Su Yuan positioned himself behind him.
The dignified woman glanced at Su Yuan and spoke, âThis is your student, isnât it? Su Yuan?â
Su Yuan froze for a moment, surprised the senior expert knew his name. He immediately bowed and greeted, âGreetings, senior.â
Yang Yifeng introduced Su Yuan, âThis is from the Ming King MansionâBi Fang.â
Sheâs Bi Fang!
Su Yuan stared at the woman before him, bowing again. âSenior Bi Fang.â
*Su Yuan understood why she might know his nameâbeing someone who possessed Peacock Feather and associated closely with Luo Bingtong.*
*That said, he realized heâd met all three Great Demons of the Ming King Mansionâthe Bai Ze, the Qiongqi, and now Bi Fang.*
*Strangely, though, he hadnât encountered any Burning Sun experts among humanity outside his academy instructors.*
*HoweverâŠsuch a martial arts prowess being a Demon Beast was unexpected.*
Yang Yifeng took a sip of tea and remarked to Bi Fang, âAfter all these years, this Ginseng Tea still tastes just as it did before. MmâŠyou yourself are still as young and beautiful as ever!â
*Hearing this, Su Yuan nearly lost his composure.*
*Wow, his teacher really could say anythingâŠ*
*Still, judging by the exchange, their relationship seemed quite close.*
âSpare me, you cheeky old man with no sense of decorum.â Bi Fang raised an eyebrow, then glanced at Su Yuan and asked, âOut with it. What game are you playing this time, bringing a student along?â
âCanât fool you, huh~â Yang Yifeng chuckled, crossing his legs and pretending to speak casually. âHonestly, I just wanted to see if you had any good martial skills lying around. Wouldnât want them to go to waste.â
Bi Fang gave Yang Yifeng a knowing smirk that made him slightly uncomfortable.
Nonetheless, she didnât press further but instead turned serious and began pondering. âI do have some fine techniques, but even with our relationship, I wonât give them away lightly.â
Yang Yifeng nodded. âNaturally. Name your terms.â
Bi Fangâs gaze sharpened with an intense fervor. âMy demands arenât difficult, as long as you fight me âwith your full strengthâ!â
âWith full strength, huhâŠâ Yang Yifeng pondered for a moment, then turned to glance at the half-stepping Su Yuan standing behind him before smiling. âAlright! Itâs been a while since Iâve gone all out. My hands are itchingâIâm glad to spar with you!â
Bi Fangâs eyes shone brightly, clearly excited. âGood, letâs do it now!â
âFine.â Yang Yifeng turned to Su Yuan and instructed, âSu Yuan, wait here for us.â
âYes, teacher!â Su Yuan responded respectfully.
Bi Fang waved her hand, and the golden parasol treeâs leaves clashed, making resonant sounds while scattering a vast shower of glittering golden flake-like light.
Bathed in the luminous radiance, Yang Yifeng and Bi Fang closed their eyes ever so slightly, as though asleep, yet still sat up straight. Their breathing fluctuated erratically, alternating between strong and weak pulses.
*Su Yuan watched the two and began analyzing the situation.*
*Though unclear on the specifics, it was evident that the two had already engaged in combat through some mysterious means.*
*Situations like thisâSword Heart Space, Transcendence Domainâwere not unfamiliar to Su Yuan, though he regretted missing this rare opportunity to witness the spar.*
Time ticked by, nearly an hour passing as the tea on the table grew cold. Only then did golden radiance from the parasol leaves once again reappear on both Yang Yifeng and Bi Fang.
Bi Fang opened her eyes, suppressing a groan as a trace of blood rolled down the corner of her mouth.
*Her pupils slightly dilated in shock as she stared, mystified, at the yet-unopened eyes of Yang Yifeng. Wiping the corner of her mouth clean, she murmured,* âImpressive. This time, Iâve lost.â
Su Yuan, thrilled to see this outcome, promptly congratulated, âTeacher, youâre magnificent!â
*Having seen Qiongqi in action before, Su Yuan vividly remembered the power the Great Demon wielded when he suppressed three Radiant Moons with a wave of his hand. That level of dominance was nothing short of terrifying, so someone like Bi Fang, comparable to Qiongqi, would naturally not be simple.*
*Yet Yang Yifeng emerged victoriousâa true testament to the strength of a Sky Patrol Department White Tiger Imperial expert.*
But Yang Yifeng didnât respond, nor did he open his eyes.
After some time passed, Yang Yifeng finally opened his eyes and waved his hand dismissively. âBarely managed to win.â
*Standing behind Yang Yifeng, Su Yuan couldnât sense it, but Bi Fang immediately detected the subtle changes in Yang Yifeng.*
*Though faintly concealed, his vitality had noticeably diminished.*
Bi Fang furrowed her brows, a trace of concern flashing across her expression. âWhatâs going on? Itâs only been a few years, yet your vitalityâŠâ She didnât finish her sentence before Yang Yifeng interrupted, laughing heartily. âBi Fang, surely you can bring out those treasures now, eh? Itâs rare for someone of my level to fight at full strength!â
Bi Fang gave Yang Yifeng a long look, then snorted. âOf course. After sparring with you, Iâve gained substantial insight. And naturally, losing means honoring my word.
But seriously, youâve taken quite a liking to this student of yoursâŠâ
*At this moment, Su Yuan faintly sensed that the battle might have been more complicated than it appeared.*
âTeacherâŠâ Su Yuan began to ask, but Yang Yifeng interjected, âWith a student as outstanding as this, naturally, I have to keep a close eye.â
Bi Fang scrutinized Su Yuan from head to toe, then nodded thoughtfully. âIndeed, a rarity among talents.â
*Even Bi Fang, known for her critical standards, admitted that the young human whose name sheâd recently heard several times was an exceptional talent. Perhaps only Little Bingtong could rival him.*
*Moreover, he possessed the Peacock FeatherâŠ*
After a moment of deliberation, Bi Fang flipped her hand and drew out a glowing purple Star Card, placing it on the stone table.
âThis martial skill is the culmination of my mastery of saber techniques. Skill-focused, it allows users to imbue different energies as needed.â
*A flexible Epic Martial Skill compatible with various elements!*
*Su Yuan felt his heart stir slightly.*
Yang Yifeng picked up the Star Card and carefully examined it before raising a surprised eyebrow and glancing at Bi Fang. âWow, this is some treasure. Thanks!â Yang Yifeng chuckled gleefully.
âMm,â Bi Fang replied with a neutral expression, revealing little of her thoughts.
Yang Yifeng handed the Star Card to Su Yuan with a smile. âTake a look for yourself.â
âThank you, Senior Bi Fang. Thank you, teacher.â Su Yuan expressed his gratitude again and carefully accepted the card.
[Three-in-One]
[Grade: Epic]
[Introduction: This masterpiece of the Bi Fang Saber Technique epitomizes slaughter mastery and contains three distinct forms.]
âDraw Saber Flash, Two Heavens One Style, Three Extremes Return to OneâŠâ
*Reading the details conveyed through the Star Card, Su Yuan couldnât help but take a sharp breath.*
*Three formsâŠhaving multiple techniques didnât imply combining them for Epic quality.*
*Rather, it meant that each of the three forms reached at least the threshold of Epic quality!*
*After all, Epic Grade isnât something that can be achieved through simple accumulation.*
*To fuse multiple techniques into a single Star Card, the moves must relate to or complement each other.*
*Creating such a card demands unimaginable effort. Even most martial skill creators canât achieve this.*
*Beyond pure power, having multiple techniques allows practitioners flexibility in various circumstances.*
*Thus, the seemingly simple name âThree-in-Oneâ belied its incredible rarity!*
Su Yuan offered another solemn thanks before securing the card.
Yang Yifeng and Bi Fang continued their exchange for a long while, discussing various topics until the sun was almost setting.
On their way down the mountain, Bi Fang took them directly to the base, sparing them the effort of a long descent.
Bi Fang glanced at Yang Yifeng thoughtfully, recalling the earlier encounter, and sighed inwardly.
âUntil we meet again,â she finally said after a brief pause.
Yang Yifeng laughed heartily. âUntil next time!â
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