Chapter 80: Becoming the Disciple of Xiehuang

This plan did not succeed, but at least it let Di Er Daohuang see Nie Feng's strength.

The group returned to Duanqing Ju, where Jian Chen and Wuming were practicing.

Duan Fengyun asked: "Senior Wuming, your injuries have not fully healed, why have you started practicing martial arts again?"

Jian Chen said:

"I just went out to gather information and heard that Jue Wushen has captured the Emperor and others. Then, the Wushen Jue Palace announced that in three days, the Emperor will abdicate the throne to Jue Wushen at the Wushen Jue Palace.

After hearing this, Master said he must hurry to recover, and we must stop Jue Wushen in three days."

Duan Fengyun knew it was time for his own performance, so he said with a look of self-reproach:

"Now that Feng and Yun have received the true teachings of Senior Wuming, while my martial arts realm remains stagnant, what do I have to deal with Jue Wushen?"

Duan Fengyun pulled aside Zhu Huang, who was nearby, and said:

"Senior Zhu Huang, you are knowledgeable and experienced; you must know of a way to improve one's martial arts realm, right?"

Wuming spoke up:

"Martial arts realms depend on one's own continuous cultivation and enlightenment. If there is a way to improve one's realm, then that method must be a Demonic Path Cultivation Method."

This mention of a Demonic Path Cultivation Method reminded Zhu Huang, who muttered:

"If it is a Demonic Path Cultivation Method, then I truly have an option here."

Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Duan Fengyun pretended to ask urgently:

"Senior, tell me quickly, what is the method?"

Zhu Huang replied:

"I have a lifelong friend named Diyi Xiehuang.

From the moment this person left his mother's womb, everything he did was the best. Diyi Xiehuang has the compound surname Diyi, and he was the firstborn son in his family. Since the age of four, he has been proficient in everything—zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting—all of them the strongest, all of them first.

Regarding martial arts, he began training at six, and a year later, he no longer needed a master. His saber was definitely fiercer than Daohuang's, and his sword was better than the Sword Emperor's; he was truly worthy of the name 'First'!"

The saber technique he created, the Demonic Saber, is the number one Demonic Path Cultivation Method in the world, but anyone who practices this saber will inevitably lose their sanity and become a demon among demons."

Duan Fengyun cupped his hands and said:

"I hope Senior will lead the way."

Youruo and Duan Shuai would never let Duan Fengyun practice such a terrifying technique and stepped forward to stop him.

Duan Fengyun took the two of them aside and explained:

"Father, have you forgotten what I obtained in Lingyun Cave? With it, I believe I can suppress the demonic nature. Youruo, you must trust me; I will definitely be fine."

Hearing this and thinking of the miraculous nature of the Dragon Vein, Duan Shuai agreed with Duan Fengyun's idea.

Youruo saw that the father and son were being mysterious, but since Duan Shuai had agreed, it meant Duan Fengyun must be certain, so Youruo stopped interfering.

Duan Fengyun returned to the main hall and said:

"Senior Zhu Huang, please lead the way."

Nie Feng, Bu Jingyun, and Qin Shuang were all surprised; what exactly had Duan Fengyun said to Youruo to make her agree to let him practice such a terrifying saber technique?

But when father and son go to battle, they are a team; when brothers fight tigers, they are kin. The three of them would not sit idly by, so they decided to accompany Duan Fengyun to investigate.

Zhu Huang, whose seat had not yet grown warm, led the four disciples toward Xiehuang's place of retirement—Shengsi Men.

After Xiehuang retired from the Jianghu, he vanished as if he had evaporated from the Human Realm; except for Zhu Huang, no one knew his whereabouts.

Zhu Huang led the four of them over mountains and across rivers, and after a long journey, they finally arrived at Shengsi Men.

Zhu Huang stood outside Shengsi Men and shouted:

"Old friend, I've come to see you."

Xiehuang recognized Zhu Huang's voice and replied:

"Old friend, why have you come to see an old demon like me?"

Zhu Huang explained his purpose to Xiehuang.

Xiehuang replied: "This saber technique is indeed the most ideal, but it is also the most life-extinguishing. If you practice the Demonic Saber, there is no turning back. Have you all thought this through?"

Outside, Duan Fengyun answered using the words Nie Feng used in the original story:

"For the sake of the common people in the martial arts world, I am willing."

Xiehuang's voice sounded again:

"Very well, the four of you, catch these chess pieces."

Four chess pieces flew out from Shengsi Men. Duan Fengyun did not give Nie Feng and the others a chance; he quickly caught all four pieces himself.

Duan Fengyun opened his palm, and the four pieces were completely undamaged.

"Young man, you were able to keep the pieces intact, which shows you are calm and composed. Even if you learn the Demonic Saber, you may one day have a chance to turn back.

Since that is the case, what harm is there in me teaching you the Demonic Saber?"

Xiehuang walked out of Shengsi Men, and the four of them finally saw the appearance of this number one eccentric of the martial arts world.

When Zhu Huang saw Xiehuang's hands, he was stunned.

Xiehuang shook his head and told Zhu Huang the truth of the matter.

After finishing his story, Xiehuang looked at Duan Fengyun and continued:

"Did you hear everything I just said? Are you still insisting on learning the Demonic Saber?"

Upon hearing Xiehuang's words, Qin Shuang and the others began to have second thoughts and were about to persuade Duan Fengyun.

But Duan Fengyun replied firmly:

"Senior, there is no need to say more. My heart to learn the Demonic Saber will not be shaken."

Xiehuang nodded; with his previous actions, he had been making a final confirmation of Duan Fengyun's character.

If Duan Fengyun's character were not firm enough, he would not teach him the Demonic Saber.

If one's character is not firm enough, one will eventually be controlled by the Demonic Saber, and then it will not be the person controlling the saber, but the saber controlling the person.

Xiehuang turned and walked into Shengsi Men, then glanced at Duan Fengyun behind him and said:

"Kid Duan, follow me."

"Junior Brother Duan, be extremely careful."

Qin Shuang said.

Duan Fengyun smiled, nodded to the four, and followed Xiehuang into Shengsi Men.

Xiehuang led Duan Fengyun all the way through Shengsi Men, then arrived at a secret chamber.

Xiehuang pointed at a "Demon" character on the ground, letting Duan Fengyun go and feel it.

Duan Fengyun bent down, touched the "Demon" character with his hand, and his mind was instantly struck by a wave of killing intent.

He instantly stepped back one pace and said:

"Terrifying, what a terrifying demon."

Xiehuang smiled and said:

"Not bad, not bad. To actually only step back one pace, you kid truly has a firm disposition; you are material for learning the Demonic Saber."

Xiehuang walked to the "Demon" character, swept his leg with force, and a passage of saber techniques appeared within the "Demon" character.

Xiehuang said: "This is the most perfect saber technique in the world, the Demonic Saber.

The Demonic Saber is divided into nine styles in total.

The first style of the Demonic Saber is called Demon Energy Rampant; once this move is unleashed, bursts of Demon Energy will emanate from within the body. This Demon Energy naturally originates from the demonic heart, and an invincible saber momentum accompanies the Demon Energy to attack the enemy.

The second style is called Demonic Path Rampant; this move is very simple, yet very overbearing. Wielding the saber in a sweep is like a demon walking the path, severing all vitality.

The third style is called Demonic Extremity Slaughtering Emotion; entering the demonic state means slaughtering the seven emotions, completely losing one's reason, leaving only the intent to kill. Any enemy under this move has no chance of survival.

The fourth style is called Demon Follows Void Birth; this move uses internal energy to control the saber from a distance, and the saber attacks the enemy according to the wielder's intent.

The fifth style is called Demonic Path Longitudinal and Latitudinal; this move uses the legs to wield the saber in a sweep, attacking the enemy with an invincible saber momentum.

The sixth style is Demonic Saber Emotion Severed; if the emotion is not severed, the path is severed first. This move is decisive in slaughter, leaving no room for retreat; the saber is faster than emotion, and its power is peerless.

The seventh style is called Demon Treads Seven Stars; it uses consecutive flying kicks to seal all seven major acupuncture points of the opponent, specifically attacking the opponent's major acupuncture points.

This move is very advantageous for you; using your Wind God Leg to drive this move, few in the world can be your match.

The eighth style is called Group of Demons Dancing Wildly; this move uses the legs to surround the saber, and the leg energy is like Overturning Seas and Mountains, resembling a group of demons dancing wildly, leaving the enemy unable to parry.

The ninth style is called Blood Blade Demonic Art; this move is also the strongest and most terrifying style among the Demonic Saber techniques.

This move uses the saber to injure one's own body; one slash is one hell, elevating the demonic energy and power, accompanying the demonic energy to attack the enemy until they die.

The highest realm of the Demonic Path is self-mutilation of the body; this move is too terrifying. In the future, unless you are in a critical situation, do not use this move lightly.

This is the Demonic Saber Nine Styles; you should first practice according to the saber technique."

After Xiehuang finished speaking, he left, likely to go prepare something.

Duan Fengyun took out Jue Sword, and using his palm as a saber, he began to practice according to the saber technique.

The more he practiced to the end, the more Duan Fengyun felt the terror of this Demonic Saber.

Just this saber momentum alone made every move fatal, not giving the enemy a single chance.

Very quickly, Duan Fengyun learned all nine styles of the saber technique.

At this moment, Xiehuang happened to walk in, and after seeing Duan Fengyun's results, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Worthy of being a rising star of the current martial arts world; your talent and comprehension are indeed both excellent. Follow me; the mental cultivation method and incantations for the Demonic Saber are ahead."

Xiehuang pointed at the water pool and said:

"This water pool is named Zhuoshi Mo Chi, and it is filled with the most poisonous things in the world.

If you want to practice the Demonic Saber, you must enter this demonic pool. First, drip a drop of your blood into this demonic pool to activate the water of this demonic pool."

Duan Fengyun bit his finger and dripped his blood into Zhuoshi Mo Chi.

Following the dripping of Duan Fengyun's fresh blood, the calm Zhuoshi Mo Chi instantly surged.

Zhuoshi Mo Chi surged continuously, and then a dragon shape appeared in the middle of the pool.

This stumped Duan Fengyun; what was the meaning of this dragon shape? He looked up at Xiehuang.

Who would have thought that Xiehuang was also full of confusion. When fresh blood is dripped into Zhuoshi Mo Chi, it either forms a saber shape or the Taiji diagram's two-instrument shape; what was the meaning of this dragon shape?

Xiehuang laughed loudly:

"You kid are truly bizarre, but a bizarre person matches a Demonic Saber; this is the strongest combination, and this is the best successor for my legacy.

Duan Fengyun, I originally only intended to pass the Demonic Saber to you, but now I want to take you as my disciple; are you willing?"

A pie falling from the sky—how could there be any reason to refuse?

Duan Fengyun immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times, and said:

"Master is above, please accept this disciple's bow."

Xiehuang laughed heartily. Although Diyi Xiehuang had taken countless disciples, none had been able to inherit his legacy.

He did not expect that today he would be able to take in a disciple who was as full of "evil" nature as he was; he was truly a good disciple bestowed upon him by the heavens.

"Disciple, you have just learned the saber technique of my Demonic Saber, but the saber intent is all within this Zhuoshi Mo Chi.

You must now jump into this Zhuoshi Mo Chi, let the water of this demonic pool merge with your blood, and master the saber technique thoroughly.

You must merge your heart's blood with the Demonic Saber technique and make the water of the demonic pool flow toward that "Demon" character in front.

Remember, if you give up halfway, at best you will lose all your martial arts and become a cripple; at worst, you will lose your life on the spot.

Good disciple, do not let your master down; keep it up."

Duan Fengyun nodded, took off his outer garment, leaped, and jumped into Zhuoshi Mo Chi.

Deep inside Zhuoshi Mo Chi, Duan Fengyun was now very uncomfortable; this demonic pool water kept drilling into his body.

If one is not insane, one cannot survive!

Duan Fengyun did not even think; he closed his eyes and submerged his entire body directly into the demonic pool.

While Duan Fengyun was practicing the Demonic Blade, an uninvited guest was on their way.