Jade Dynasty: Heaven-Defying Comprehension

Dazhu Peak, Outside Shojing Hall

Su Ru's refined, elegant face flickered with surprise at Ji Changfeng's words. "Changfeng, you're only at Jade Purity's first layer…"

She meant to gently decline. With his cultivation so nascent, Ji Changfeng should focus on advancing his realm, not sparring.

But his next words stunned everyone.

"Shi Niang, I've broken through to Jade Purity's second layer today," Ji Changfeng said with a faint smile.

Su Ru froze. "What?"

"You… you've reached Jade Purity's second layer?"

In a flash, she appeared beside him, her slender hand resting on his shoulder. A cool stream of magical power probed his body.

Boom— Her face lit up with delight. Jade Purity, second layer! It's true!

"Excellent! Truly excellent!" Su Ru beamed. "Since you've reached the second layer, I'll spar with you."

The surrounding disciples snapped out of their daze.

"Jade Purity's second layer? Hiss—"

"Seventh Junior Brother's been cultivating for less than half a month, right?"

"Half a month to reach the second layer?"

"This… this is like Patriarch Qingye reborn!"

"Forget Patriarch Qingye—his talent might even surpass our ancestor!"

Song Daren and the others buzzed with excitement.

Tian Linger's jaw dropped, her eyes wide as she stared at Ji Changfeng. Jade Purity's second layer? Just like that? Is this what a monstrous genius looks like?

Zhang Xiaofan, too, was struck with disbelief. He'd been diligently practicing Taiji Xuanqing Dao for half a month, yet hadn't even sensed spiritual energy. His aptitude wasn't poor—his slow progress stemmed from his eventual dual cultivation of Buddhist and Daoist paths, which laid an exceptionally solid foundation. A late bloomer, as they say.

"Place your bets!" Du Bish, ever the gambler, seized the moment. "How many moves can Seventh Junior Brother last against Shi Niang?"

"I bet Ji Changfeng won't survive one move!" Tian Linger declared first.

The others chimed in: "I'll say three moves!"

"Then I'll bet four…"

As the disciples wagered, Ji Changfeng picked up a branch from the ground and bowed to Su Ru. "Shi Niang, I've recently created a sword technique. Please guide me."

"Sword technique?" Su Ru's brow arched slightly, intrigued but skeptical. What profound sword art could a beginner devise? Probably just a child's playful swings, mistaken for a technique.

"Little Seven, you attack first," she said with a gentle smile.

"Shi Niang, please be careful."

Ji Changfeng didn't hesitate. Swish— He flicked the branch in a light slash.

Instantly, a breathtaking sword intent burst forth.

Two Sleeves Green Snake! Green Snake Sword Intent!

Hiss— The sword intent radiated a destructive aura, coiling like a dancing green snake as it surged toward Su Ru.

"Hm?!" Su Ru's eyes widened in shock. She'd planned to suppress her strength to guide him, but this strike shattered her composure. Suppress my strength? Against this?!

In a hurry, she raised her branch and countered with a slash.

Bang! The two sword energies clashed, unleashing a fierce gust that rippled outward.

When the dust settled, Su Ru's branch had disintegrated. A mere mortal object couldn't withstand the strain of magical power.

But Su Ru no longer cared about the spar. She stared at Ji Changfeng, dumbfounded. "Changfeng, this sword technique… you created it?!"

"Yes," Ji Changfeng nodded, his tone calm. "Shi Niang, it's called Two Sleeves Green Snake."

"Two Sleeves Green Snake?" Su Ru paused, struck by the elegant name. A moment later, her face glowed with joy. "Wonderful! A fine name and a fine sword art!"

Thud— Footsteps echoed from Shojing Hall.

Tian Buyi emerged, hands clasped behind his back. Noticing Su Ru's excitement and the disciples' stunned expressions, he frowned. "What's all the fuss about?"

Su Ru turned to him, her voice trembling with enthusiasm. "Buyi, Changfeng created a sword technique!"

"A sword technique?" Tian Buyi blinked, his first thought mirroring Su Ru's initial skepticism. A child's random swings, called a sword art? But seeing Su Ru's fervor, he reconsidered. She wouldn't be this thrilled over nothing.

His expression grew serious, anticipation rising. "Number Seven, show me. Let's see its power."

"Yes, Master." Ji Changfeng nodded.

Swish— He lightly waved the branch, and a pure sword intent erupted.

Green Snake Sword Intent! It writhed like a coiling serpent, striking fiercely at Tian Buyi.

Tian Buyi's face shifted, his eyes catching something else. He's broken through to Jade Purity's second layer?

With a flick of his sleeve, he dispelled the sword intent. "Good! Good! Good!" he exclaimed, his voice thick with excitement. "Does this sword art have a name?"

Before Ji Changfeng could answer, Su Ru interjected, "Two Sleeves Green Snake!"

"Green Snake? Two Sleeves Green Snake?" Tian Buyi nodded thoughtfully. "A fine name! A remarkable sword art!"

In his view, Two Sleeves Green Snake rivaled any of Qingyun Sect's techniques. Executed at Jade Purity's second layer, its power matched that of the fourth layer—a testament to its potential.

But that wasn't the heart of it. The true marvel? A Jade Purity second-layer disciple created it! What comprehension! What talent!

Tian Buyi's gaze burned as he looked at Ji Changfeng. He grew fonder of this disciple by the second. Not only gifted, but with such peerless insight? Creating a world-class sword art at Jade Purity's second layer? If he matures, he'll be the next Patriarch Qingye!

The surrounding disciples stood frozen, jaws slack. Self-created sword art? Praised by Master and Shi Niang? Seventh Junior Brother is a true monster!

They exchanged glances, a mix of awe and quiet delight. With Seventh Junior Brother this strong, maybe Shi Niang will stop drilling us and focus on him!

"Number Seven, this sword art…" Tian Buyi began, hesitating as if wrestling with a thought.

Ji Changfeng understood instantly. With a faint smile, he spoke…