Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 83: Failing to Succeed
One week later.
Zhang Yu slowly blinked his eyes before circulating his gaze thoroughly. His body shone like it was about to undergo an improvement, but it was a pity that the three fourth level spiritual beast cores were not enough to help him rise to the level of a four star master.
It might take another five or six level four spiritual beast cores. Or one tier five spiritual beast core to break through.
Yet there was currently no longer a supply of usable spiritual beast cores. Zhang Yu had to end his cultivation period early.
It was different from Xuan Yin. The girl was currently still so focused on her cultivation. Whether it was how many resource crystals were depleted by him, now his body aura increased significantly.
Zhang Yu was sure it didn't take long for Xuan Yin to rise to the level of a two-star master.
"I'd better train the northern sword technique."
Despite having understood it, Zhang Yu still needed time to apply it in a fight. He took a position not so far away from Xuan Yin's place, then started demonstrating the five basic movements of the northern sword technique.
One attempt and he failed. Zhang Yu's second attempt successfully performed the first two moves, but still failed for the third move.
Process. From every failure he learned a lesson. He gathered all the conclusions he had come up with and gradually demonstrated them.
The time it takes is not a moment. From morning to night and changing mornings again, Zhang Yu could only do the five basic moves correctly. Even so the attack power still needed to be increased and he needed to maintain stability in swinging the sword.
Xuan Yin had just managed to break through to the level of a two-star master. His face was radiant and his eyes were brightly excited. He rose up wanting to find a teacher to show his progress. But the strong gusts of wind and the gripping aura around attracted his attention.
His black bead was fixed on Zhang Yu's figure moving so fast with a sword in hand.
An intense and very deadly movement. Where did he get such a sword technique from?
Xuan Yin continued to watch over Zhang Yu. It was so serious that Wang Chen was already standing next to him.
"Yin'er, have you finished cultivating?"
"Yes,"
Xuan Yin replied briefly, densely and clearly. More precisely that answer came out spontaneously as his attention was only on Zhang Yu.
Wang Chen frowned. But a moment later the old man developed a smile on his lips.
"Isn't he great?"
"Yes,"
"He's handsome?"
"Yes,"
"Looks like it."
"Yes,"
After answering a few times Xuan Yin realized what he had said.
"G ... No teacher, it's not like that. I'm not ...." He panicked and hurriedly explained.
Wang Chen laughed again. "If you really like it, it doesn't matter. Master knew Zhang Yu quite well. Although sometimes a bit indifferent, but he has undoubted concern."
"Teacher, please stop. It's not what you think." Xuan Yin's face was red in blush. He held Wang Chen's hand trying to stop his nonsense.
About who Zhang Yu was he also already knew it clearly. A shameless man who exploits his weaknesses to ease his own path.
"Teacher, since when did you come?"
Zhang Yu saw the teacher's arrival and immediately ended his training.
"Just came. But it is surprising that you can grasp the northern sword technique in just one month. It can even demonstrate it even though there are still many flaws."
"Thank you Master, I will continue to train him," Zhang Yu said as he fused his two palms together.
Wang Chen was just a mangosteen. But it was undeniable that Wang Chen was very surprised when he saw that Zhang Yu was already able to demonstrate the northern sword technique. He acted as calmly as possible for the sake of maintaining dignity in front of his two disciples.
It was different from Xuan Yin. The girl's eyes kept glancing at the teacher for fear that her mouth might slip and say no. He really did not know that he would have to hide his face if Zhang Yu found out.
However after giving Zhang Yu praise it seemed like the teacher did not say anything. So he can breathe a sigh of relief.
"Teacher, like I've been here too long. I have to go back to the residence."
"Teacher, it seems like I should also leave," Zhang Yu said.
Xuan Yin directly glared at Zhang Yu for following his sentence.
"You were following me on purpose, huh?"
"If so why? Does Seventh Princess mind?" Zhang Yu whispered right in Xuan Yin's ear making the girl's face crimson.
Two seconds after being silent, Zhang Yu suddenly laughed. Xuan Yin knew that Zhang Yu was just bullying him.
"Basic is shameless! I'll hit you!"
Zhang Yu had already jumped away when he swung his hand. While showing a satisfied smile he left through the back door.
Xuan Yin clenched his hands then stomped his annoyed feet. "Man outrageous! Not shameless!"
Every expression of regret was spoken with emotion. Zhang Yu kept sneezing on the way but he instead felt happy.
Arriving at the residence Zhang Yu met Wu Zetian, Tang Yue and He Jiao. The three of them seemed to be chatting in front of the courtyard of his residence.
"Zhang Yu, where have you been all this time?"
Wu Zetian happened to be sitting facing the archway. When he saw Zhang Yu enter he hurried to stand up to him.
We've been looking for you in some places but didn't find you. Where are you actually going?" ask Wu Zetian again.
"I trained my techniques in a deserted region. There was just a chance to return," Zhang Yu replied.
Practicing technique is not a lie. He has been training even in the last two days.
Wu Zetian took a deep breath, then explained. "Three more weeks there will be an event entering Zhen Yang Realm. Any student can get in there, so let's prepare for that exploration."
"You've definitely never heard of this, have you? Zhen Yang's Realm is ...." Tang Yue thought Zhang Yu knew nothing about the Zhen Yang Realm so explained as per his knowledge.
But Zhang Yu already knew about it from the teacher. She was quite silent and listened as Tang Yue explained.
" ... I had once entered Zhen Yang Realm two years ago. Too bad I didn't get anything very valuable. Just some ordinary resources. Regardless of the amount that is good."
"I can't wait another three weeks for the door to Zhen Yang Realm to open. I'm sure I can gather a lot of valuables there," Wu Zetian said confidently.
Tang Yue nodded at him, as did He Jiao. They all can't wait for the time to pass.