Da Xuan Martial Saint

"Enough, at this time, an Artistic Conception figure cannot change anything; the future trajectory of Yu County now depends entirely on the Seven Profound and the four sects. Human calculations can never match the calculations of heaven, but fortunately, I have also taken some precautions."

Xue Huaikong sighed.

It was estimated that the Seven Profound Sect would send someone down in a few days, and the four sects' setup would certainly not take long. By then, his role as City Lord would no longer be like before, commanding the power across the county; instead, it would become very awkward.

However, for this situation, he had no solution; he couldn't possibly abandon the Xue Family's influence in Yu County. He could only quietly observe the situation and go with the flow.

After all, the Xue Family had laid out plans in advance, establishing their bloodline and foundation in several other counties and also having many family members inside the Mysterious Heavenly Sect, which was a lot better compared to some other families.

...

Yu Family Martial Arts Institute.

Clang!

Chen Yue's sword blade slanted, sweeping through an arc, striking simultaneously with Yu Yun's sword, sending sparks flying. However, Yu Yun's expression subtly changed, sensing something was amiss, and she was forced to retreat.

But a flicker of light passed through Chen Yue's eyes, her sword technique transformed, from chopping to lifting, suddenly picking on the side of Yu Yun's sword, sending it flying out of her hand, while her own sword thrust forward, hovering before Yu Yun's throat.

"You..."

Yu Yun looked at Chen Yue, her face turning from white to red.

"Chen Yue wins."

An elder female martial master spoke calmly from the side.

Yu Yun glared at Chen Yue, annoyed, "That doesn't count, you cheated!"

Chen Yue had just used the same sword move as her. If the two had continued, most likely both would have been injured. She withdrew and evaded, but Chen Yue changed her move to pursue, how could there be such a cunning person.

"Chen Yue won by technique, Yu Yun, when you face an enemy, would you only expect a contest of strength?"

The female martial master spoke indifferently.

Being scolded by her master, Yu Yun felt wronged. Although her realm was higher than Chen Yue's, she still lost. Tears welled up in her eyes as she said to Chen Yue, "You country bumpkin, don't think you'll be so lucky next time..."

"Yu Yun."

The female martial master's tone grew stern, "Underestimating skills because of high expectations is a great taboo for a Martial Artist, regardless of your prestigious background. Over the past decade or so in our Yu Family, has there been any new talent comparable to Yi Chuan? Even Chen Yue here, her brother Chen Mu not long ago hunted demons in An Yu County.

In a single battle, he killed over a hundred demons and has entered the Realm of Artistic Conception. How about that compared to you?"

Upon hearing the first part of her martial master's statement, Yu Yun still hung her head in sorrow, but upon hearing the latter part, she suddenly froze, looking incredulously at the female martial master, "Artistic Conception?"

"My brother he..."

Even Chen Yue looked at the female martial master in surprise.

The female martial master nodded slightly, saying, "The news just came in."

After her initial shock, Chen Yue's face revealed a look of surprise and excitement. She was no longer a novice in Martial Arts. Although Artistic Conception was still a height far beyond her reach, it didn't prevent her from understanding its significance.

In the entire Yu Family, there were not many who had comprehended the Realm of Artistic Conception.

Even.

Among those of the same age as Chen Mu, and even the entire younger generation of the Yu Family, including Hongyu and others, no one had yet achieved the Artistic Conception Realm. This was a completely different height from those Martial Artists still practicing to achieve Blade Momentum.

Yu Yun stood there dumbfounded, momentarily as still as a statue. Her brother was also an outstanding member of the Yu Family Martial Arts Institute. Although he was not one of the most outstanding amongst the men of the fourth generation, he had also entered the Tendon Changing Major Achievement realm, of similar age to Hongyu.

However, her brother had only mastered two types of Blade Momentums and was still far from reaching the Artistic Conception Realm.

She couldn't help but recall the figure she'd seen one day in South City District—Chen Yue's brother, that man, had entered the Realm of Artistic Conception? That seemingly simple and good-looking young man, was he really such a character?

Not far away.

Yu Ru also stood frozen, her eyes flashing with light.

Chen Mu... had grasped Artistic Conception?

It was even more formidable than she had imagined.