The Speedrun Begins with Choosing Hunter

Chapter 415: Chapter 400: Northern Inspection

Overpowered!

This was Bai Yuan’s assessment of the Nine Heavens Profound Soldiers.

Although the combat power displayed by the Nine Heavens Profound Soldiers already deserved such an evaluation, the function of stealing ultimate techniques was what truly shocked Bai Yuan. This ability was practically tailor-made for him.

’With such a dominant ability, won’t all the martial arts in the world be mine for the taking?!’

’From now on, why would I need to search high and low for Cultivation Techniques? I just have to get into a fight with someone, and their technique will be stolen. It’s fast and convenient.’

The mere thought was exciting.

Bai Yuan even had the urge to go pick a fight with Elder Pei, but he ultimately restrained himself.

He had previously fought Kuaidong for so long without being able to learn a single move of the Barbaric Body Refining Technique. Clearly, this copy function had its own prerequisites.

’It’s only possible to learn an opponent’s martial arts if they are of a similar skill level to my own.’

Moreover, Bai Yuan could sense that the Zhengyang Sword he had learned so far was an incomplete version. After all, he was only learning it through combat and hadn’t obtained the complete Cultivation Technique.

’But that doesn’t matter. As long as I fight enough times, I’ll be able to complete it sooner or later.’

Bai Yuan was overjoyed.

"Guihai, get out here! Let’s fight again!"

Before his voice had even faded, Guihai’s figure appeared in the palace once more.

...

「Late at night.」

Bai Yuan appeared in his room, his face black and blue. He had clearly taken quite a beating.

But his eyes were growing brighter and brighter.

He had fought Guihai a total of 134 times. He won 132 of those matches, only letting Guihai get the upper hand in the last two because he had run out of energy.

After so many high-intensity battles, he had already learned most of the Zhengyang Sword.

Before long, he would be able to obtain the complete version of the Zhengyang Sword, giving him another ace up his sleeve.

Content.

Bai Yuan leaned back comfortably on his bed.

...

「Five more days passed.」

Bai Yuan had lost count of how many times he had fought Guihai. His fists felt like they had been molded into Guihai’s shape.

He had now mastered over ninety percent of the Zhengyang Sword.

He had a cheat ability, so even if there were some minor flaws, they would inevitably be corrected through his millennia of simulated practice. He didn’t need to worry too much.

Bai Yuan pushed the door open and walked out of his room, feeling utterly refreshed.

’I’ll never have to worry about finding Cultivation Techniques again.’

He ran into Yue Xiaobai again.

Yue Xiaobai looked at Bai Yuan, a flash of doubt in his eyes. He could actually sense Sword Intent from Bai Yuan.

But he had seemingly never seen Bai Yuan use a sword.

More importantly, just a few days ago, he had never sensed such a sharp and profound Sword Intent from Bai Yuan.

’Could it be that Bai Yuan has been practicing his sword skills in his room this whole time?!’

The thought startled Yue Xiaobai.

He himself was a Sword Dao Grandmaster, so he knew very well that developing a Sword Intent like Bai Yuan’s in just a few days was almost impossible.

While Bai Yuan’s Sword Intent was profound, Yue Xiaobai felt he could achieve a similar level with a top-tier Cultivation Technique. The perplexing part was that Bai Yuan’s Sword Intent was incredibly substantial, as if it had been forged and tempered a thousand times over.

That was something only a battle-hardened Swordsman could accomplish.

’But Bai Yuan has been in his room this whole time without ever coming out. Don’t tell me he has a Combat Saint Body?’

In the end, Yue Xiaobai couldn’t hold back his curiosity. "Have you been practicing the sword?"

Bai Yuan was a little surprised. "Xiaobai, how could you tell?"

Yue Xiaobai replied, "Your Sword Intent told me."

It was only then that Bai Yuan understood. Although he had now obtained the complete Zhengyang Sword, his skill in the Sword Dao was only at a beginner’s level. He shouldn’t have been able to touch something as advanced as Sword Intent at all.

"Xiaobai, can you tell what kind of Swordsmanship I’m practicing?"

Hearing Bai Yuan’s words, Yue Xiaobai felt a wave of frustration. His suspicion had been confirmed.

"I don’t know."

Yue Xiaobai tossed out the reply and returned to his room alone.

Although Bai Yuan had outmatched him before, at least he still had the edge in the Sword Dao. But now, he was faced with the possibility that Bai Yuan’s talent for the Sword Dao might even surpass his own, a fact he found difficult to accept.

Bai Yuan was puzzled. "Xiaobai, why are you getting upset?"

However, he quickly turned his attention to other matters.

’If even Xiaobai can tell I’ve been practicing the sword, then if an expert from the Zhengyang Sect were to see me, they might recognize the origin of my Swordsmanship at a glance. That would lead to big trouble down the line.’

Fortunately, he knew enough skills and quickly thought of a solution.

The Skin Painting Technique.

The Skin Painting Technique happened to have the ability to conceal one’s aura, which could perfectly hide his Sword Intent.

’Knowing a lot of things really does have its benefits!’

Having solved the problem, Bai Yuan’s mood improved even more.

...

The new Grand General of the Realm, Xu Dingchun, finally left the Capital City.

As the National Guardian General, his first order of business was naturally to inspect the Four Directions Legion that Xuan Yang had stationed at the borders.

In addition to this, Xu Dingchun did one other thing: visit the major sects in various regions.

Xu Dingchun chose the Northern Territory as his first destination.

He had served as the Grand General of the North for decades, so it was only natural for him to return to the Northern Territory. No one could find fault with it.

But this made the Celestial Profound Sect extremely nervous.

Now, three people from Xu Dingchun’s faction were in the Northern Territory, which was not good news for the Celestial Profound Sect.

Bai Yuan, who was in Binzhou, naturally heard the news as well.

However, given his current identity, meeting with his Master would likely only cause trouble. It was better not to see him. Focusing on his training was the most important thing.

...

「Spring of the 49th Year of Yuanding.」

Fittingly, Grand General of the Realm Xu Dingchun arrived in the Northern Territory just as spring began.

By the time he arrived in Xiangzhou, where the Northern Garrison Army was stationed, the ice and snow were just beginning to melt.

When the veterans of the Northern Garrison Army heard that Grand General Xu was coming, they were too excited to sleep for several nights.

All four of Xuan Yang’s generals were exceptional men, but when it came to personality, Grand General Xu was considered the best. He treated his soldiers like his own sons and would not rashly engage in risky battles. As a result, even though the Northern Garrison Army had always resisted the fiercest of the Northern Barbarian Race and Demons, their casualties were the lowest among the Four Directions Legion.

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