Chu Zhiyuan was speechless.
These were indeed unfilial descendants; the art of the saber had declined to such a state.
"Does the Heir find it laughable?"
"... You people's Flying Sky Saber Art is already the pinnacle of saber techniques in Da Jing; fifty steps shouldn't laugh at a hundred steps."
"The Heir is wise." Lu Donghu sighed, "This is the general trend; those who comply prosper, and those who resist perish."
Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Many sects that clung to outdated traditions ultimately had their lineages severed and were lost in the river of time."
"The Heir is wise!" Lu Donghu exclaimed.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced at the Heavenly Saber again, feeling envious.
He had the Iron Finger Ring, which was equivalent to being able to break through space, allowing him to take out a saber at any time without carrying one.
But this was different from the Heavenly Saber.
The Heavenly Saber was in another space, continuing to strengthen and be nourished by extraterrestrial power.
Therefore, it remained immortal for thousands of years; the Saber God had not yet been annihilated and even maintained its original state.
If it were an ordinary saber, the Saber God would have long been annihilated, and even the saber itself would have decayed long ago.
This was equivalent to using extraterrestrial power to refine the saber, refining it at every moment.
He coughed lightly, revealing an embarrassed expression: "Sect Leader Lu, I have an unreasonable request."
"... Please speak, Heir." Lu Donghu inwardly lamented.
An unreasonable request meant that it was embarrassing to say, and it would inevitably be difficult for him.
But now he needed the Heir's help; if he said there was no way to figure out the habits of those demon cats, what could he do?
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Could I take a look at this Thunder Saber Art?"
"This..." Lu Donghu hesitated.
He looked at Qu Qianbi and Liu Ruixiang, their gazes interweaving.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "If you are really unwilling, it's nothing; it's just that a saber practitioner has admiration for the pinnacle of saber techniques, wanting to see just how talented your founding master was, to see what the most outstanding saber technique looks like."
He shook his head and sighed: "At White Cloud Sword Palace, after comprehending the White Cloud Sword Stele, I saw the splendor of the world's most outstanding sword techniques, but I haven't had the chance to see saber techniques yet."
Lu Donghu pondered: "Heir, this Thunder Saber Art concerns the fundamental saber technique of the sect, so—"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded and smiled: "Then forget it; there's no need to force it too much. I never like to force others."
Lu Donghu cupped his fist and smiled wryly: "Heir, please forgive me."
Qu Qianbi and Liu Ruixiang slowly nodded.
They had the same thought; the Thunder Saber Art was of great importance and should not be spread to outsiders.
Although Chu Zhiyuan would not spread it, he was, after all, an outsider and not truly one of their own.
Qu Ying secretly sighed countless times.
The Sect Leader and her grandfathers had not clearly seen the situation; was it because they had stayed in the sect for too long?
She wished she could force what she had seen and heard into their heads to make them more aware.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but cough lightly and say: "Sect Leader, Second Grandfather, the Thunder Saber Art is indeed of great importance; it would be best to discuss it with the several Martial Uncles."
The three of them looked at her.
She smiled like a flower and said: "Heir, the sect will make a decision at lunchtime."
Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
Qu Ying smiled and said: "Does the Heir want to take a stroll around our Flying Sky Peak?"
Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand: "I have consumed too much mental energy and need to rest."
"I will escort the Heir," Qu Ying said.
Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fist and smiled at Lu Donghu and the others: "Sect Leader Lu, I will take my leave first."
"Please, Heir," Lu Donghu smiled.
Watching Qu Ying lead Chu Zhiyuan away, the three of them looked at each other.
As soon as they left, Qu Qianbi said resentfully: "This girl is getting bolder and bolder!"
"Young people these days..." Liu Ruixiang shook his head: "But Xiao Ying is intelligent and insightful; we might as well listen to what she has to say."
"What insight does she have!" Qu Qianbi snorted: "Don't listen to her nonsense; what does she know about the Thunder Saber Art!"
Their generation, at the beginning, would still try to practice the Thunder Saber Art.
They would practice the Flying Sky Saber Art while practicing the Thunder Saber Art, and after practicing for two or three years, they would completely stop, gaining a good understanding of the Thunder Saber Art.
But the younger disciples of Qu Ying's generation no longer practiced the Thunder Saber Art at all; they didn't know the power of the Thunder Saber Art or its preciousness.
"Alas..." Lu Donghu sighed: "Are we really old?"
"I think she's just been captivated by the Heir," Qu Qianbi snorted: "I can't blame her; which young woman can resist the Heir?"
"Martial Brother Qu, you're her grandfather!" Liu Ruixiang said disapprovingly: "Don't make up stories about Xiao Ying!"
They had watched Qu Ying grow up from a baby learning to speak to a toddler stumbling around, then to a light-footed runner filled with laughter; every step was in front of them.
They treated Qu Ying as their own granddaughter, showering her with love.
And Qu Ying lived up to their expectations; not only was her aptitude amazing, but she was also intelligent and quick-witted.
Whether it was practicing martial arts or handling the sect's affairs, she was always more than capable, head and shoulders above the rest.
Although she was young, they valued her words greatly.
Qu Ying returned and said with a hint of anger as soon as she entered the main hall: "Sect Leader—!"
Lu Donghu hurriedly said: "Xiao Ying, you don't know about the Thunder Saber Art—"
"Sect Leader, I know how powerful the Thunder Saber Art is, but you don't know how powerful the Heir is!" Qu Ying said with a hint of anger: "If he really wanted to deal with us,
he wouldn't need a saber art."
"It's not about that—"
"The Heir wouldn't spread the Thunder Saber Art either; moreover, even if it were spread, would anyone practice it?"
"...The Thunder Saber Art is the fundamental saber technique of our Flying Sky Sect."
"Sect Leader is afraid that outsiders will learn the weaknesses of our Flying Sky Saber Art through the Thunder Saber Art, isn't that right?"
"That's right."
"If there really were such a talented saber prodigy in the world, wouldn't they be able to find the weaknesses of our Flying Sky Saber Art even without the Thunder Saber Art?"
"The Heir is now almost unmatched; more importantly, the Heir is the future Emperor!"
They hadn't personally seen the Heir in action, so they weren't as shocked.
They didn't think about what kind of saber art and cultivation the Heir had; if he really wanted to harm the Flying Sky Sect, even the Heavenly Saber couldn't protect them.
They had the opportunity to befriend the Heir, but instead of seizing it, they offended him.
Once was like this, and several times more; even if the Heir was broad-minded, he would inevitably hold a grudge.
Moreover, the Heir was the future Emperor!
"This..." Lu Donghu pondered.
Qu Ying said: "He wants to see the Thunder Saber Art; just let him see it. He has even touched the Heavenly Saber; what's there to be stingy about with a Thunder Saber Art?
You can even give him the Flying Sky Saber Art."
"Ying'er!" Qu Qianbi's face darkened.
Liu Ruixiang slowly said: "Xiao Ying's words also make sense; offending the Fourth Heir is indeed unwise."
Nothing is irreplaceable; don't forget that there's also the Flying Blossom Sword Sect.
If the Flying Blossom Sword Sect gains power, will it replace the Flying Sky Sect?
Qu Qianbi snorted: "This Fourth Heir doesn't seem like such a petty person."
Qu Ying sighed and looked at him helplessly.
This grandfather was simply too naive.
Lu Donghu gritted his teeth: "Alright, you give him the saber art at noon!"
"Sect Leader is wise!" Qu Ying immediately beamed.
"You girl, you're turning your elbow outwards!" Qu Qianbi snorted discontentedly.
Qu Ying said with a hint of anger: "Grandfather, you should go down the mountain and take a look, see how the situation is now; the changes in the outside world are very fast!"
She looked at Lu Donghu: "Sect Leader, you should also go down the mountain to Jade Capital and take a look."
Lu Donghu readily agreed: "Alright, I'll go down the mountain in a few days and see what's so different."
