[Vol. 8] Chapter 300: Sword of Purity
Because the lecture schedule was never fixed, many people were even willing to spend huge amounts of money to live in the Sect for years, just to get the chance to attend one of these rare sessions.
By coincidence, even though Violet and her companion had only just arrived, they happened to come on the very day such a lecture was announced. Hearing the disciples of the Sect spread the news, and seeing the excited faces of the long-term guests, like they had just won the jackpot, Miss Priestess was genuinely surprised.
But since they had run into such an opportunity, Violet had no reason to ignore it. Originally, she planned to use the Anchor of Time to sneak into the inner parts of the Sect to look for Bevis.
The problem was that the Sect was huge, and the Sword Saint had already mastered his swordsmanship to the point where he could perfectly hide his presence. Without using wide-range SP scans or other high-level skills, even Xiao Guang’s nose could not track him. If she had to rely only on searching by herself, it would be extremely troublesome.
So, the simpler way was to find someone with high enough status in the Sect, someone who could actually approach the Sword Saint, and ask them for an introduction. And among all candidates, the disciple who was allowed to hold a lecture in such an event was no doubt the most suitable choice.
To be honest, Violet had already met three of the Sword Saint’s six disciples. She was quite curious about this particular senior disciple, who was rumored to have followed Bevis for the longest time. If she remembered correctly, the Blue Butterfly Sword of Saint Laos City was this man’s biological daughter.
In other words, their connections were not small. It would be a pity to miss the chance to meet him.
Before long, Miss Priestess and her dragon, using their status as visitors, successfully obtained permission to sit in on the lecture. The moment they stepped into the hall, Violet immediately noticed the handsome middle-aged man already standing on stage, organizing his notes.
There was no mistake, this had to be [Sword of Purity].
Appearance could be disguised, aura could be hidden, but the sword intent of a swordsman could never be faked. After spending so much time around a certain Sword Saint recently, Violet had learned to recognize it to some degree.
Just in terms of the “intent” that surrounded him, only Bevis himself could truly surpass this man. Even though [Sword of Purity] had not yet reached the level of returning to simplicity, he was still a top-class master of the sword.
As for things beyond the sword…
Gentle and approachable, that was Violet’s first impression of him. After all, in a situation where he was admired like a star, most people would wait until all the guests were seated before making a grand entrance. Yet this Mr. [Sword of Purity] came early to quietly prepare his lecture. Clearly, he did not care for vanity or fame. In this respect… he was very much like his teacher.
Although Violet often chatted with the Sword Saint lately, Bevis had hardly spoken about his disciples. In his view, while he had indeed accepted them as pupils, he had not really fulfilled the responsibilities of a master. Beyond giving them the most basic teachings, he often did not meet them for half a year or longer.
Their achievements today were mostly thanks to their own efforts. He, at best, was an unqualified guide. So what right did he have to claim he really understood them?
That was why it was only at this moment, face to face, that Violet realized how extraordinary this senior disciple, [Sword of Purity], truly was.
He… was actually a true Transcendent!
“Master, this person seems…”
The Dragon God by her side hesitated, as if wanting to speak but holding back. Miss Priestess gave a small nod.
“You’re not wrong. This man’s Sword Heart has… some problems.”
For those who practice the way of the sword, the most important thing is to keep a “clear sword heart.” If the heart is blocked, the sword becomes dull, and even the aura outside will be affected.
This man, [Sword of Purity], has indeed reached a level beyond ordinary masters, and his understanding of sword intent is very deep. But his state of mind seems less than pure, like a flawless piece of jade stained with flaws. Because of certain matters, he had no choice but to make compromises, leaving his heart unable to stay completely clear. This is a very troublesome problem.
Although it doesn’t directly weaken his strength, it makes it extremely difficult for him to improve further.
As for what exactly caused [Sword of Purity] to make such compromises, Violet doesn’t know. But from what she saw earlier, how the Sect relied on the Sword Saint’s reputation to gather money just to keep things running, she could already guess part of the Sect master’s personality. Money isn’t everything, but without money, nothing works. This truth applies in many areas of life.
What a pity… If he could avoid worldly troubles and focus only on the sword, perhaps his future achievements wouldn’t fall below Bevis’s.
Still, there’s no need to be overly critical, everyone has their own path. Although his heart is clouded and his sword intent impure, compared to the Sword Saint himself, who was carefree and informal, this great disciple actually seemed more like a true martial master. Just by standing there and giving a lecture, he easily commanded the attention of the hundreds of disciples and visitors gathered to listen.
The lecture went on for over ten minutes, yet the hall remained silent. Everyone listened carefully, not daring to be distracted for even a moment. However, after watching for a while from the corner, Violet and her companion soon noticed the problem.
Although [Sword of Purity]’s lecture was indeed good, with some unique insights into the sword, in the end, all paths lead to the same truth, the domain known as the Laws.
[Sword of Purity]’s level was still far from that true law. And since he had to make his words understandable for the less skilled disciples, his teachings naturally seemed even more shallow in the eyes of the priestess and the Dragon God.
Of course, even though they quickly saw the flaws in his words, they had no intention of being the “troublemakers” who corrected him in public. Still, the dragon girl was always straightforward, and because she was bored, she soon began yawning again and again, showing clear impatience.
To Xiao Guang, this reaction was already very restrained. But in the eyes of the disciples, who worshiped the Swift Wind Sect and listened to the Sword Saint’s student as if he were a holy teacher, it carried a completely different meaning.
Especially when they noticed that the dragon girl was dressed not as a disciple, but as an outsider visitor, their dissatisfaction quickly turned into a hint of contempt and anger. If she hadn’t been such a stunningly beautiful woman with extraordinary presence, and if it hadn’t been a formal occasion, someone might already have stood up to scold her.
“...?”
Sensing at least a dozen sharp gazes falling on her, the priestess sitting next to Xiao Guang was briefly stunned, but quickly understood what was happening.