Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 190 - 145: Jade Bone Challenges Heavy Saber, the Blade Fells Locust Branches (Second Update)

After casually performing the move he had just comprehended, the spiritual light materialized completely. Su Mu felt a deeper understanding of the saber technique. Within a few breaths, a surge of clarity emerged in Su Mu's mind, and the proficiency of the Blazing Fire Saber Technique soared significantly.

Blazing Fire Saber Technique (Great Success 96%)

"Not bad, not bad!"

Su Mu was delighted. In just a short while, the proficiency of the Blazing Fire Saber Technique increased by nearly twenty percent. One must know that martial arts progress from easy to difficult; entry-level is easy, but mastery is difficult.

Especially the road from Great Success to Perfection, where every point of improvement may take ordinary people months or even years to achieve.

After some contemplation, the Hongmen Secret Saber reminded Su Mu of a term from his past life: Iaijutsu.

This move is precisely that iaijutsu, devoid of any other saber techniques, only possessing a slash as swift as lightning.

Su Mu sipped a few mouthfuls of tea when urgent footsteps sounded outside the courtyard. Soon, Zhang Qing arrived, bringing along a familiar figure.

Zhang Jin, upon seeing Su Mu, immediately bowed and cupped his fists in salute.

"Zhang Jin greets his benefactor!"

Having comprehended the secret saber, Su Mu was considered to have received the kindness of the Hongmen Martial Arts Hall. Su Mu immediately rose to his feet as Zhang Jin hurried over, "Come, benefactor, let's go to Xinghua Building. Zhang Jin will host a banquet to wash away your dust!"

Su Mu shook his head, and after Zhang Jin took a seat, he glanced at Zhang Qing, who immediately understood and left the small courtyard.

"Does the benefactor have something to say? Please feel free."

"Zhang Jin, I wish to join your martial arts hall in hunting demon beasts. When is the next hunt?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jin chuckled, "This matter is simple. Benefactor, you have come just in time. The next hunt is in five days. I will go and report to my master."

Zhang Jin left in a hurry without even taking a sip of tea.

"In five days, hm, I'm quite lucky... arriving at the right time is more important than arriving early."

Su Mu nodded quietly. With ten days left until the autumn equinox, the timing was perfect. Su Mu continued drinking his tea, waiting for Zhang Jin's good news.

Soon, Su Mu heard the sound of three sets of footsteps approaching. His mind raced, speculating that this hunt for demon beasts might not go as smoothly.

Along with Zhang Jin, two others arrived: a stalwart old man dressed in a black martial robe, carrying a long saber on his back, and a man dressed in green with a resemblance to Zhang Jin, around twenty-five or twenty-six, looking proud and handsome.

The leader among the three was clearly the old man in the martial robe. The old man exhibited a steady demeanor, with an imposing presence that felt like a small mountain's weight. His eyes were bright, and he had an extraordinary bearing.

"I am Li Yuanshan, the second instructor of Hongmen Martial Arts Hall. Your righteous rescue of Zhang Jin is greatly appreciated."

The old man in the martial robe bowed slightly to Su Mu.

The Hongmen Martial Arts Hall is the foremost martial arts hall in Changfeng County and one of the five great powers. The second instructor of the martial arts hall holds an exceptional status, with only a few above him. Even the reputable Zhang Jin appeared as a junior around the old man.

"I have met Instructor Li."

Li Yuanshan, as an instructor of the martial arts hall, was straightforward in nature or perhaps had his own motives; he got straight to the point, "Brother Li, I just heard from Zhang Jin that you wish to participate in hunting demon beasts. The name 'Unparalleled Boxing and Stick Skills, Li Feiyu' is renowned, but hunting demon beasts is extremely dangerous. Our Hongmen Martial Arts Hall is grounded in martial prowess. How about you spar with Zhang Feng? Just a friendly match."

Su Mu, wishing to participate in hunting demon beasts, had Li Yuanshan directly suggest sparring with the person beside him to test Su Mu's skill.

"I also enjoy sparring with others, so I will do as Instructor Li suggested."

Understanding the value of demon beasts, Su Mu knew he would need to offer something in exchange. Seeing the other party straightforwardly propose a test, Su Mu agreed without hesitation.

"Benefactor, Zhang Feng is my junior brother, his talent in the Sword Dao is above mine, and his saber technique is as swift as the wind."

Zhang Jin, looking somewhat embarrassed, spoke with a hint of annoyance, highlighting that the seemingly young Zhang Feng possessed formidable skills, especially with his swift saber technique.

"Benefactor, do you need a weapon? I will have someone bring a Fine Iron Whistle Stick."

"No need."

Su Mu shook his head.

"Please...!" The proud Zhang Feng snorted lightly and was the first to step out of the hall.

The four exited the hall. Zhang Jin was well aware of his benefactor's prowess, having single-handedly crushed the remnants of the Corpse Puppet Sect, including Manor Master Lin and the Iron Armor Corpse Puppet, showcasing impressive strength.

However, the benefactor was unarmed, and any carelessness might cost him dearly. After all, in the world of martial arts, speed triumphs over all, and Zhang Feng's saber was known for its swiftness.

Li Yuanshan remained calm, with a glimmer of anticipation. He was well aware that the person before him had eradicated the remnants of the Corpse Puppet Sect, indicating extraordinary strength.

However, Zhang Feng was arguably the most outstanding among Hongmen Martial Arts Hall's younger generation. At just twenty-five, he had nearly stepped into the ranks of the top Seventh-Grade Martial Artists, not far from performing the Third-Time Yijin.

Combined with his talent in the Sword Dao, and his training focused on speed, he might not be inferior to a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist who had undergone the Third-Time Yijin.

This Li Feiyu appeared young, but the actual age of martial artists often exceeded their apparent age, suggesting Li Feiyu and Zhang Feng might be of similar age.

"Let's begin."

Su Mu stood with hands behind his back, maintaining a distance of ten feet.

"Be careful."

The rebellious-looking Zhang Feng frowned as he saw Su Mu adopting a posture of a senior instructing a junior. A cold flash crossed his sharp eyebrows. Was this Li Feiyu truly skilled or merely bluffing? A test would reveal the truth.