X-Dragon Era

Looking at Xin Yun's confused expression, Luo Fu continued, "If my guess is correct, your Azure Dragon Sabre is modeled after my Thousand Feather Great Sword, isn't it? But have you ever thought that this simply isn't suitable for you!"

As he spoke, Luo Fu paused for a moment, giving Xin Yun some time to think, then continued, "When you wield that sabre, you hardly have any moves or routines. Your attacks rely solely on speed and strength to chop and slash, and I can't feel any powerful energy impact at all."

"Hiss..." Hearing this, Xin Yun gasped, and an inkling of understanding seemed to dawn on him.

Seeing Xin Yun looking pensive, Luo Fu went on, "In contrast, I'm more afraid of your palm and claw techniques. Once you get close, it's really troublesome. Each of your attacks contains four surges of energy, as well as four Extreme Yang Golden Needles. When they explode, even I, who am already at the rank of Ten Stars amethyst, find it extremely painful. Compared to your sabre, these techniques are millions of miles higher."

While speaking, Luo Fu turned his gaze to Yinglong's Dragon Claw, eyes shining as he said, "Actually, what you should strengthen is your Dragon Claw, not trying to produce a great sword. Just imagine, if you used Dragon Claw to grab my Great Sword, and then with the other claw used Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms to strike at close range, wouldn't that be stronger!"

Listening to Luo Fu's analysis, Xin Yun's mind became clearer and clearer, as the fog in his thoughts scattered with Luo Fu's words. In the end, Xin Yun finally understood; he had been dazzled by Luo Fu and had unwittingly tried to imitate him, which could have had terrifying consequences.

As an imitator, even if he became exactly like Luo Fu, he would still be nothing more than a second Luo Fu. But the real problem is, no one can imitate another person to perfection, eighty percent similarity would already be quite an achievement. From this perspective, the moment Xin Yun formed the Azure Dragon Sabre, he had already lost.

When Xin Yun took up the Azure Dragon Sabre, he not only failed to enhance his strength but rather weakened it by untold folds. The agile and powerful Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms were sealed, the Wave Momentum was sealed, and the Extreme Yang Golden Needles were also sealed. When Xin Yun entered battle with the great sword, he was like a hulking brute with a great sword, just mindlessly hacking away, which is never the way to become an expert.

Staring dumbly at the Azure Dragon Sabre in his hand for quite some time... Xin Yun suddenly burst out laughing. With his laughter, Yinglong's right arm shook, and in an instant... the massive Azure Dragon Sabre scattered, transforming into millions of dragon scales that spun around Yinglong's body.

After several rotations, the scales began adhering to Yinglong's body, covering the dragon form, especially at the claws where extra emphasis was placed, setting down layers upon layers of indestructible armor plates.

"Click-click..." Gently bringing his claws together, Xin Yun felt the enormous strength contained within and nodded in satisfaction. Yes... While the great sword was indeed impressive, it wasn't suited for him. What was truly fitting for him were these Dragon Claws!

"Once more!" Overjoyed, Xin Yun bellowed, and in an instant... the melee resumed. As Luo Fu had anticipated, by giving up the Azure Dragon Sabre, Xin Yun's threat level instantly shot up several notches. Even Luo Fu found himself in disarray, and had it not been for the help of ten thousand eight thousand strands of Silver Sword Qi, he might have actually been injured by this youngster.

While Xin Yun and others were fervently training, on the other side... at the training facility of the Head of the Institute of Mountain Sea Academy, Speedy Slash, and Ke Zhan waited anxiously outside. Inside, Po Kong was training – no one was allowed to enter.

After a long wait, a crisp sound of footsteps finally came from inside, and then... Po Kong's upright figure emerged from the door and walked toward them.

Seeing Po Kong finally appear, Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan hurriedly stepped forward. Noticing this, Po Kong halted, casting a cold glance at the two who approached with smiles on their faces.

If it had been anyone else, Po Kong would probably have ignored them and walked away. But these two were different. Po Kong recognized them and knew well that standing behind these two was that person!

It is worth mentioning that Po Kong's recognition of the two men wasn't because they were the Third-year Phase heads of their classes; that meant nothing to Po Kong. What made him take notice of them was that they were both followers of Xin Yun. That was the only reason.

After his previous encounter with Xin Yun, Po Kong had thoroughly investigated and understood him. Many seemingly secret things could not elude Po Kong's prying eyes. He knew exactly who these two individuals were.

Seeing Po Kong stop, Speedy Slash, and Ke Zhan felt a rush of excitement. From the expression on Po Kong's face, it was clear... he recognized them. They thought, surely, it must be because of their current status. While being heads of the Third-year Phase was far from equaling the Head of the Institute, in the academy, that was still a significant position!

Taking a step forward, both bowed with fists clasped and said in unison, "Head Po Kong, please allow us to become your followers."

"What!" Hearing their words, Po Kong was stunned and looked at them in disbelief. How could they possibly become his followers when they were already Xin Yun's? Setting aside whether they were fit or not, it wasn't proper according to the rules, was it.