Chapter 12 - 12 Opening and Closing in All Directions: The Ghost Valley Sword

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“If we keep suspecting each other like this, I’m afraid neither of us will be able to achieve our goals.”

Jiang Sanjia deliberated for a moment and then said, “Why don’t we do this: I will teach you the Hundred-step Flying Sword technique of our Ghost Valley Sect as a deposit. How about that?”

An Jing shook his head and replied, “I’m not interested in the Hundred-step Flying Sword.”

He already had the True Martial-level Unity Sword Technique. Acquiring the Hundred-step Flying Sword would indeed be an enhancement, but if he were deceived by this old man, the loss would outweigh the gain.

Jiang Sanjia said, “The Hundred-step Flying Sword of our Ghost Valley Sect is a Heavenly Martial-level sword technique. Aren’t you tempted at all?”

Heavenly Martial-level martial arts?

An Jing’s heart stirred. Since obtaining the Earth Book, he had yet to acquire a Heavenly Martial-level martial art. Now, with a Heavenly Martial-level sword technique right in front of him, he was indeed somewhat tempted.

Jiang Sanjia felt a cold smile inside. As one of the oldest sects, Ghost Valley’s deep foundation was rare in the entire Jianghu. The Hundred-step Flying Sword was indeed a Heavenly Martial-level sword technique, but it was also among the most difficult to master.

Throughout the history of the Ghost Valley Sect, very few had successfully mastered the Hundred-step Flying Sword.

One must know that the Ghost Valley Sect only recruited geniuses. Over the vast expanse of time, these geniuses were as numerous as carp crossing the river. However, the majority failed to master the Hundred-step Flying Sword, highlighting its difficulty.

In this generation, no one had yet mastered this sword technique.

Since ordinary people couldn’t master it, what harm was there in giving it to the person before him?

After all, even if he gave it to him, he wouldn’t be able to learn it.

“Alright, dictate it to me. If it’s real, I’ll rescue you,” An Jing said calmly.

“Fine, I will dictate the sword technique now. Listen carefully, you only get one chance,” Jiang Sanjia nodded and began dictating the outline of the Hundred-step Flying Sword: “The world suffers, the heavens burn, in the myriad sword sects, only I roam free. With stars and moon hanging in the sky, and the earth entering Ghost Valley, one horizontal, one vertical, mysteries unresolved for a hundred years…”

As An Jing listened, he became increasingly amazed. The sword techniques described were so wondrous that they seemed otherworldly, making his eyes widen in fascination.

Horizontal sword attacks with cunning to seek advantage is for opening; vertical sword attacks with momentum to strike accurately is for closing. Opening and closing are the Dao of heaven and earth. Opening is open, closing is shut. The Ghost Valley Sect subtly conforms to one Yin and one Yang. Opening and closing are the Dao of vertical and horizontal.

Each sword move and stance were not only incredibly skillful but also embedded with the core philosophies of Ghost Valley. The vast implications within were extraordinary.

This made An Jing intensely curious about the Ghost Valley Sect.

“This is the Hundred-step Flying Sword,” Jiang Sanjia finally let out a deep breath and said.

Seeing the man in black furrowing his brows, Jiang Sanjia’s heart filled with a cold smile. Even if he told him the outline of the Hundred-step Flying Sword, without the Ghost Valley Heart Method, it would be extremely difficult to master, no matter how gifted he was.

The Ghost Valley Sect had seen numerous prodigies throughout its history. Even with the aid of the Ghost Valley Heart Method, few successfully mastered the technique.

“It’s genuine,” An Jing nodded. His swordsmanship was advanced enough to recognize the authenticity of the sword technique. Jiang Sanjia’s words were not false.

Moreover, the Earth Book also showed changes at that moment.

Cultivation: First Grade

Life Fate: Favorable Star Shining

Root Bone: Heaven-bestowed Genius

Martial Arts: Sword Drawing Skill, Hidden Sword Skill, Sword Control Technique, Nine-character Sword Technique, Soaring Nine Heavens Body Technique, Daluo Heart Method, Concealing Qi Technique, Hundred-step Flying Sword (Third Layer)n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Prompt One: The host’s Life Fate has not yet taken root (one year remaining). Do not let anyone discover your identity when using martial arts, or you will incur a black fate.

Prompt Two: In Yu State City’s dungeon, there is someone capable of predicting the heavenly secrets, from whom you can obtain a yellow fate (the whereabouts of the Bodhi Bead).

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With the existence of the Earth Book, no matter how difficult the martial art was, An Jing could easily master it. Coupled with his root bone and life fate, his cultivation would naturally advance rapidly.

And aside from heart methods, most martial arts were divided into ten layers. He had just started practicing the Hundred-step Flying Sword and had already reached the entry level, which showed An Jing’s profound understanding of swordsmanship.

“Now it’s time for you to fulfill your promise,” Jiang Sanjia said.

“Naturally,” An Jing smiled and drew the longsword at his waist.

He had to rescue Jiang Sanjia since it involved the Bodhi Bead.

“Swish!”

Inner strength surged into the ordinary iron sword, emitting a red glow.

“Such profound inner strength!”

Seeing An Jing in action, Jiang Sanjia knew that An Jing’s strength was anything but ordinary.

That red glow struck heavily on the iron chains.

“Clang! Clang! Clang!”

The sword light flashed, cutting through the chains like mud. The three iron chains were severed in an instant.

An Jing kicked open the cell door, raised his arm, and it seemed as though countless sword lights danced. In an instant, all the chains binding Jiang Sanjia shattered, and he elegantly sheathed his sword.

Jiang Sanjia, with his chains broken, stumbled and nearly fell.

“Quickly, let’s go!” Jiang Sanjia suppressed his joy and urged.

He knew now was not the time to celebrate.

“Alas, we’re in trouble,” An Jing sighed.

“What’s wrong?” Jiang Sanjia looked towards the depths of the dungeon.

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

At that moment, countless figures appeared in the dungeon.

“How dare you, trying to break out a top-tier prisoner?”

A cold voice echoed.

In the dim passageway, Cao Anmin walked in slowly.

“The heavens have a path you refuse to take, but you willingly step into hell,” Cao Anmin sneered.

Dozens of dungeon guards immediately surrounded them, making escape impossible.

This was bad!

Jiang Sanjia frowned deeply and exhaled heavily.

“These dungeon chains are connected to an upper mechanism. If the chains are broken, it triggers the devices above. Did you really think we relied only on a few chains and a cell to confine you?”

Cao Anmin looked at Jiang Sanjia with a mocking smile.

His eyes never once focused on An Jing. Under the Concealing Qi technique, An Jing appeared too ordinary.

This was the entrance to the top-tier dungeon. If it were on the street, Cao Anmin wouldn’t even glance at him.

“I’m severely injured, but you may not be able to stop me,” Jiang Sanjia said calmly.

“Is that so?”

Just then, a cold voice sounded from a distance.

A tall, burly middle-aged man approached. He was nine feet tall, with formidable muscles covered in numerous scars, exuding a murderous aura.

His eyes were as cold as blades, with a hint of bloodlust.

At first glance, he looked more like a beast than a human.

“Golden Sun Hand Liu Haoping?”

Jiang Sanjia felt a chill in his heart. If it were only Cao Anmin, he might still have a chance to slip away. But with Liu Haoping, the head of the Cao Gang’s Yu State branch, his last glimmer of hope was gone.