Chapter 202: The Legacy Left Behind

At the summit of Yujian Peak, inside the Sword Washing Pool, it had been over two hours since Yu Changsheng and Shen Xingchen entered.

By this moment, the two's body tempering had also reached its end, so the atmosphere was relatively relaxed, and they could still sit and chat idly.

"Actually, no matter how you put it, within the Wanxiang Sect, it was originally your Beast Taming Lineage that was the main lineage; even if it has declined now, it is still the backbone."

"Looking over the Wanxiang Sect's development over so many years, those who truly led the Wanxiang Sect a step further were all people who came out of your Beast Taming Lineage."

Shen Xingchen said with emotion, glancing casually at Yu Changsheng.

"Perhaps," Yu Changsheng replied noncommittally.

"As it stands now, with you, Changsheng, in the Beast Taming Lineage, it looks like it's about to rise completely again."

Shen Xingchen shifted the topic and laughed, his tone not seeming like a joke.

"Senior Brother Shen jokes."

Yu Changsheng waved his hand, but felt a bit strange and vigilant inside; does this Senior Brother Shen want to flatter me to the heavens?

"If we're truly talking about leading or whatever, it still has to be Senior Brother Shen you; at such a young age you're already a Foundation Establishment cultivator with an Eight-Layer Spirit Platform."

Yu Changsheng flattered him appropriately.

"Changsheng is modest; aren't you the same?" Shen Xingchen smiled faintly.

"Where would that be? I merely have a Seven-Layer Spirit Platform, and cannot compare to Senior Brother Shen." Yu Changsheng said with a bitter smile, but was generous about it, not hiding anything.

Shen Xingchen froze for a moment, a flash of surprise in his eyes, but it only lasted an instant before he returned to normal, his smile unchanged; he patted Yu Changsheng's shoulder and said: "It's fine, a Seven-Layer is already very impressive, moreover you're a Beast Tamer; if there's an opportunity later, increasing it won't be too late."

Actually, Shen Xingchen was indeed somewhat surprised; in his impression, Yu Changsheng's performance was too dazzling; no matter what, he should at least be an Eight-Layer Spirit Platform; even a Nine-Layer wouldn't be impossible.

A Seven-Layer, for ordinary people, qualifies as a genius; in the entire Wanxiang Sect it is also rare, hard to come by, and valued by the sect; but with Shen Xingchen this bright pearl ahead, it wouldn't appear that dazzling.

One could even say that later, even for electing the Chief Disciple, the priority consideration would be Shen Xingchen, not Yu Changsheng.

Because the Foundation Establishment realm is particularly special; a difference of one Spirit Platform layer means a world of difference in future achievement.

"Many thanks for Senior Brother Shen's comfort, but opportunities aren't that easy to find; one still has to rely on yourself."

Yu Changsheng gave a bitter smile, responding perfunctorily, but didn't care much about this matter in his heart.

He did have some regret about the Seven-Layer, but dissatisfaction wasn't to that extent.

"This thing called opportunity, as long as you put your heart into it, there will always be one. Who knows, maybe you already have one yourself, just haven't noticed it."

Shen Xingchen said slowly, looking at Yu Changsheng with a meaningful gaze.

Yu Changsheng suddenly looked up, brows furrowing slightly, waved his hand to touch his hair, revealing a puzzled expression: "What words are these? Please speak plainly, Senior Brother."

Shen Xingchen nodded, took a deep breath, his gaze deep and carrying a complex look, and spoke leisurely.

"Do you know, the Four Extinction Swords have not been used by anyone for many years; besides Huang Suyu, the last time I saw the Four Extinction Swords was with Cao Jinxian."

"And besides him, within the sect, there aren't many specific methods regarding the Four Extinction Swords."

As Shen Xingchen spoke, a fiery look flashed through his eyes; he turned his head, his gaze containing an indescribable meaning, intentionally or unintentionally observing every change of expression on his face.

"Hm? What does Senior Brother Shen mean by this?"

Yu Changsheng frowned. "My meaning is: besides Cao Jinxian, it's estimated few would know the Four Extinction Swords' methods anymore; then..."

Shen Xingchen paused slightly, the deep meaning in his eyes intensifying: "Then you say, how did Huang Suyu obtain it?"

"Moreover, I recall that when Huang Suyu fought you, he had already reached the Foundation Establishment Second Layer Peak realm, and at that time it hadn't been long since he just broke through to Foundation Establishment."

"This cultivation speed, one can only say Huang Suyu is indeed exceptionally gifted; Foundation Establishment Pills have a price but no market, yet he, Huang Suyu, could go out a trip and return to smoothly establish his foundation — he can truly be called a Son of Heaven's Destiny."

Shen Xingchen said many words in one breath; Yu Changsheng fell silent, carefully thinking and digesting the content within; as he lowered his head, he had a realization in his heart.

What Shen Xingchen said now was no longer a hint; as long as one isn't stupid, connecting it with what he mentioned earlier, one can think of what he wants to express.

"Perhaps Huang Suyu had an expert guiding him from behind."

Yu Changsheng hesitated a moment; seeing the atmosphere still somewhat frozen, he took the lead to ask.

Shen Xingchen merely shook his head, and resumed a face of mystery, winking at Yu Changsheng.

"The specifics I also don't know; it's just personal speculation, don't take it seriously."

"Just... I only heard, you say since Cao Jinxian is from your Beast Taming Lineage, if someone coincidentally obtained his legacy, wouldn't they soar?"

Shen Xingchen seemed to say intentionally or unintentionally, tone flat: "I do know that Cao Jinxian was stunning all his life; his cultivation path was only fifty-odd years; his mantle was never passed to a disciple; in this situation, there must always be something left behind, right?"

Yu Changsheng's gaze condensed slightly; he didn't speak, but suddenly looked up at Shen Xingchen, his heart turning over a thousand times, forming a guess.

"At that time, besides the Four Extinction Swords, what else was in Huang Suyu's ring?"

Yu Changsheng fell into deep thought.

"Besides spirit stones, there was a beast skin scroll I couldn't understand; one could only judge that what was drawn on it seemed to be a map; could it be..."

Thoughts like lightning, Yu Changsheng's breathing quickened imperceptibly; within his lowered brows, a flash of shock passed.

"You say, if someone unintentionally obtained Cao Jinxian's legacy, whether Sword Path legacy or Beast Taming legacy, wouldn't they soar to the heavens in a single bound? That is an existence approaching Spirit Transformation!"

Shen Xingchen sighed with emotion, his expression showing a few more points of admiration, revealing a smile; his fervent gaze looked at Yu Changsheng.

"As for me, as a Sword Cultivator, if I could subdue this Xuantian Giant Sword, then this life would have no regrets."

Yu Changsheng was silent, and Shen Xingchen continued speaking.

What Shen Xingchen said today didn't seem like a sudden whim, but rather like long preparation; this inevitably made Yu Changsheng suspicious, but why would he do this?

Yu Changsheng was doubtful, secretly thinking:

"Unless this Shen Xingchen suspected from the start that I had clues to Cao Jinxian's left-behind legacy, or suspected Huang Suyu; only later Huang Suyu was killed by me, so he then came to build a good relationship with me, to probe..."

"If that's the case, everything makes sense."

Yu Changsheng sighed lightly in his heart; at the moment of sudden realization, he couldn't help but smile bitterly in helplessness, and said:

"Talking about these is too far from us; whether that so-called legacy exists or not is another matter; even if it exists, we don't know where it is; we don't have a single clue."

(Chapter End)