A swordsman also paid attention to cultivating one's body and mind. Swordsmanship cultivated one's character and life. In their dictionary, there was no such thing as pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger, nor was there such a thing as keeping a low profile.
What was a sword?
Straight, sharp, both hard and soft. No matter which point it was, a sword was still a sword. Sharpness was indispensable. A sword without sharpness was just a piece of scrap iron.
A swordsman was just like a sword. They also had sharpness. The more profound the swordsman's attainment in swordsmanship, the sharper the sharpness would be. However, with the advancement of the swordsmanship realm, the sharpness would be from the outside to the inside. It was just like a sword being sheathed in its scabbard, returning to its original state. However, it did not mean that it would lose its sharpness.
Once provoked, this sharpness would be displayed without hesitation. Therefore, on earth, knowledgeable people were not willing to offend a swordsman. This was because when a swordsman was enraged, he would pull out his sword and kill.
Of course, it was not to say that swordsman were a group of boorish men. In fact, they were a group of wise men with a sharp edge. They had their own unique wisdom.
Similarly, as a swordsman, one must have a sharp edge in order to advance bravely. If one lost his sharpness, he would become a piece of scrap iron and would no longer be qualified to be called a swordsman.
Chu Mu's sword left a scarlet mark on Su Hualong's throat at an incredible speed. It only pierced the skin of Su Hualong's throat. This meant that as long as Chu Mu was willing, he could kill Su Hualong with a single sword.
However, to Chu Mu, Su Hualong was too weak. He didn't even have the qualifications to be Chu Mu's opponent. If not for Su Hualong's arrogant words pointing at Chu Mu, Chu Mu wouldn't have taught him a lesson. Moreover, if he killed Su Hualong, there was no guarantee that Qinglan Sword Sect would not use this as an excuse to create trouble. For Chu Mu, such trouble should be avoided as much as possible.
Chu Mu did not know what kind of storm his sword had stirred up in the hearts of the crowd.
Su Hualong left Qingfeng Sword Sect dejectedly. As for the outer sect disciples of Qingfeng Sword Sect, each and every one of them were extremely excited and agitated. However, they did not know how to vent their emotions. All they could do was to laugh, laugh, shout, jump, draw their swords, and dance around.
Yang Yi and Li Yang looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
Originally, they wanted to teach this Chu Mu a lesson and let him understand that the title of "number one in swordsmanship among the outer court disciples" was not something that anyone could bear.
But now, after seeing Chu Mu's unfathomable swordsmanship, they felt a chill run down their spines, and they felt a lingering fear. Their bodies broke out in cold sweat, and their faces became even paler. This wasn't just the 'number one outer court disciple in swordsmanship', it was more like Chu Mu had the title of 'number one outer court disciple'. The shock they received was no less than Su Hualong's. They immediately felt disheartened. They felt that what was the use of practicing swordsmanship for so many years?
No matter what, Chu Mu, who had disappeared for more than ten days, announced his return to the outer sect disciples with a transcendent attitude.
"First place! Only the title of number one outer court disciple is worthy of Chu Mu. "
"That's right. Senior Brother Yang Yi and Senior Brother Li Yang were both defeated. However, Chu Mu only used one sword to defeat his opponent. That arrogant Su Hualong did not even have the chance to resist. If it's not number one, then what is it?"
"Shut up. Senior Brother Li Yang is the number one outer court disciple. Su Hualong only won by half a move against Senior Brother Li Yang by luck." Immediately, a loyal supporter of Li Yang retorted.
"That's right. If Senior Brother Li Yang and Su Hualong were to fight again, the winner would definitely be Senior Brother Li Yang."
"Then let Senior Brother Li Yang say it himself."
Once those words were spoken, everyone immediately looked at Li Yang. Li Yang smiled bitterly and said, "Chu Mu's swordsmanship is far above mine. That sword was too fast. Even if I was prepared, I would not be able to block or dodge it. Moreover, Chu Mu's cultivation is not at the fourth stage of the Sword Qi Realm. He might have reached the sixth stage. Therefore, he deserves the title of number one outer court disciple."
Number one outer court disciple! Well deserved.
Even Li Yang, who had been regarded as the number one outer court disciple in recent years, said that Chu Mu deserved the title of number one outer court disciple. The others could no longer say anything to refute. They recalled Chu Mu's sword. It was extremely breathtaking and unfathomable. Each and every one of them admired him from the bottom of their hearts.
… …
Carrying a huge bag, Chu Mu once again arrived at the Internal Affairs Hall. Coincidentally, he bumped into Deacon Wen from before.
"You … You … You've actually reached the sixth stage of the Sword Qi Realm …" Deacon Wen's stubby and fat finger pointed at Chu Mu. He stuttered as if he had seen a ghost. He still had an impression of Chu Mu. Ten days ago, he was still at the fourth stage of the Sword Qi Realm. Now, he had actually reached the sixth stage of the Sword Qi Realm. How could he not be shocked by such speed of improvement?
Without waiting for Chu Mu to reply, Deacon Wen's white and fat face revealed a strange expression as he said, "These … Could they be materials from fierce beasts … Could it be that you went to the Hundred Beasts Valley to train?"
"I was lucky to obtain the Three Sun's Fruit, so I broke through to the sixth stage." Chu Mu smiled and said.
"You actually obtained the Three Sun's Fruit. Your luck … is really too good." Deacon Wen smiled bitterly and said, "Let me bring you to exchange for contribution points."
As he spoke, he brought Chu Mu to the hall that specialized in exchanging contribution points.
The person in charge of exchanging contribution points was surnamed Yang. Chu Mu had to call him Deacon Yang. Deacon Yang was different from Deacon Wen. He was dark and skinny, and did not speak or smile much.
"Old Yang, you have to count properly. You can't miss anything." Deacon Wen said with a smile. There was a hidden meaning in his words.
Usually, they would observe people's expressions and embezzle some to fill their own pockets. However, they also had to look at the other party. When Deacon Wen said this, Deacon Yang naturally thought that Chu Mu had a great background and could not be easily offended.
However, he was the same as Deacon Wen. After seeing that Chu Mu's cultivation was only at the sixth stage of the Sword Qi Realm, he thought that the things in this big bag must be very ordinary. For example, some low-level ferocious beast materials and so on.
Chu Mu put down the big bag, untied it, and handed it to Deacon Yang to count. Deacon Wen also helped by the side.
"What is this? The ferocious teeth of the Ferocious Fanged Wolves. There are actually so many of them! "Deacon Wen grabbed a few ferocious teeth and was a little surprised.
"Ten ferocious teeth can be exchanged for one contribution point. Count how many there are." Deacon Yang said and counted the other things.
"One hundred. There are exactly one hundred ferocious teeth. It's exactly ten contribution points." Deacon Wen finished counting quickly and looked at Chu Mu with a strange expression.
The Ferocious Fanged Wolves were low-level ferocious beasts. Their strength was slightly stronger than the average sixth stage of the Sword Qi Realm. A Ferocious Fanged Wolf had four ferocious teeth. In other words, Chu Mu had to kill twenty-five Ferocious Fanged Wolves. This number was very difficult for a swordsman at the sixth or even fifth stage of the Sword Qi Realm.
"There are ferocious teeth? Eh, these are the ferocious teeth of the Ferocious Fanged Wolves! " Deacon Yang was shocked when he recognized them. He and Deacon Wen both looked at Chu Mu with a shocked expression. The Ferocious Fanged Wolves and Ferocious Fanged Wolves only differed by one word, but there was a huge difference in strength. A Ferocious Fanged Wolf could easily kill a Ferocious Fanged Wolf.
"Three Suns Grass …"
"Hemostasis Flower …"
"Earth Dragon Root …"
"What is this?"
"It's actually the arm bone of a Steel-armed Ape! How is this possible? A Steel-armed Ape is a ferocious beast that is equivalent to a eighth stage Sword Qi Realm swordsman. Moreover, an average eighth stage Sword Qi Realm swordsman is no match for it. "Deacon Yang exclaimed loudly.
Deacon Wen looked at Tang Fan with a strange expression, as if he was looking at a monster.
"I picked these up." Chu Mu smiled and said.
"Picked up …" The corners of Deacon Wen and Deacon Yang's eyes twitched as they cursed Chu Mu in their hearts.
"After calculating, these items can be exchanged for a total of 68 contribution points. Calculating it as a round number, it's 70 contribution points. Junior brother, please give me your disciple's sword tablet." Attendant Yang said. His heart was still shocked, but he didn't forget to befriend Chu Mu.
"Thank you, Senior Brother." Chu Mu took out his Disciple Sword Token and handed it over with a smile.
Deacon Yang took it and transferred seventy contribution points to Chu Mu. Chu Mu said his goodbyes and left.
Deacon Wen and Deacon Yang looked at Chu Mu's back as he left. They looked at each other and smiled. Their intuition told them that their Junior Brother's name would shake the entire Sword Faction.