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Adapted from the novel of the same name published by China literature limited. Author: Fengling Tianxia

The nine tribulations have been effaced, yet life and death, I accept with grace.

Transcending the Nine Heavens

Episode 4:

Episode 4: The Battle Among Disciples

Five Plum Blossoming Slash!

In my previous life,

the sword aura that was unleashed could pierce through the Xuanwu Boulder.

But now,

it could only shake the bamboo leaves.

Yang.

Master.

You woke up early to train yourself.

Both your swordsmanship and cultivation have improved.

Very good.

The Intrasect Tournament is nearing.

I mustn't embarrass Zizhu Garden.

And I can't afford to let you down, Master.

Your Sword Style has improved indeed.

However, you must remember this.

Do not wield a sword with the intent to kill.

Master, please practice wise judgment.

In my opinion, one can only acquire the Heart of Sword

by wielding a sword with the intent to kill.

One can only acquire the Sword Gut after acquiring the Heart of Sword.

Only then will one be able to rule the world.

Sigh.

You need to be kind in your journey in the martial arts world.

Fighting with the intention to kill

isn't the way of a martial artist.

But in my opinion,

a swordsman can only instill fear into the hearts of their opponents

and be able to wreak vengeance

if they integrate the intention to kill into their sword aura.

Not necessarily.

If one practices swordsmanship solely for the sake of vengeance,

even if they do master it,

it'll be the lowliest swordsmanship in the world.

Master,

I don't understand.

Please enlighten me.

You can only be one with your sword

by standing at a higher position

and overseeing the bigger picture.

As for why,

I'm afraid you won't be able

to understand it in a short period.

I've heard about your conflict

with Qianshan.

Master,

Qianshan, he...

Indeed. Qianshan is scheming.

He'll go to any lengths to get his way.

However, I also believe that he can turn over a new leaf.

As for you,

you shouldn't overdo it.

There are plenty of experts in the Nine Heavens.

You will understand more

once you start traveling the martial arts world.

Master, I understand

your concern.

Maybe I'm just overthinking it.

Seems like

it's time

to reveal the truth to you.

It happened 16 years ago.

Baby wailing

Chu?

Your name shall be Chu Yang.

This was your personal belonging when I found you

at the Sparring Arena.

Now,

it's time to return it to you.

I'm sure you and your parents

can recognize each other with this item.

They abandoned me ruthlessly.

You raised me since I was young.

You're my parent.

Maybe

they didn't have a choice.

Humans are powerless

in front of the power of fate.

There will come a time when you have to let go

in the future as well.

Your parents should be reluctant, too,

when they cast you away.

I will

remember that.

In my previous life,

Master actually didn't have the chance to tell me about my background.

Oh.

It's so early in the morning.

Why are you crying?

That's not true.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm sure the brave Mr. Chu doesn't shed any tears.

I guess the breeze in Zizhu Garden

stung your eyes, huh?

The Amethyst Chalcedony is a top-grade gem.

It's very rare.

You'll ascend through the ranks several times in a row if you manage to refine this.

Hehe.

Mr. Chu,

are you planning to pay your respects by giving me this gem?

Just you wish!

If I give it to you,

there's no way I can find my parents.

Sigh.

If you don't want to give this to me,

you better feed me other rare gems.

It's a shame

that Master died because of Shi Qianshan in my previous life.

That's why I had no chance to know about my background.

But in this life,

I'll definitely make sure

the same tragedy won't happen again.

I've offended Li Jianyin this time.

There's no way I can become one of the Top Ten Disciples now.

What's going on?

Brother Qianshan has been throwing a fit since this morning.

I was so terrified that I couldn't even eat in peace.

Brother Qianshan,

come and have breakfast with us.

You're still thinking about breakfast?

That Li Jianyin

will never let me off.

He'll definitely cause trouble for me.

Let him come then.

We can deal with him together.

That's right.

Brother Qianshan, you shouldn't worry too much.

We can deal with him together when he's here.

Hmph.

It's easy for you to say.

Why don't you try doing it yourself?

Do you think you're better now just because you cheated me of my Chunqiu Pill?

From what I remember, you didn't even spar with Li Jianyin.

Where's his sword?

Brother Qianshan,

this sword can slice through steel like butter.

It's the perfect weapon to defend yourself with.

However,

Master also said that one should return

the items they borrowed on time

to build trust.

You should return it to him.

Shi Qianshan!

Come out!

Oh!

Jianyin,

great timing.

I was planning to return your sword back to you.

Save your words

for our seniors in Suoyun Peak.

Stop wasting time.

Oh no.

This is bad.

Chu Yang!

Liu Yunyan Eldest Disciple of Suoyun Peak Qu Ping Second eldest disciple of Suoyun Peak

Brother Yunyan,

this is the kid who broke my leg.

You must uphold justice for me.

Shi,

I heard that you've been quite arrogant lately.

You said you were the top martial artist among the younger generation.

And you even broke my junior's leg.

Today,

it's my turn to spar with you at the Sparring Arena.

Please spar with me.

Hehe.

Liu Yunyan, you see...

No.

I mean, Brother Yunyan,

this is just a misunderstanding.

I dare not compare myself with the eldest disciple of Suoyun Peak.

Eh?

Why are you being modest now?

I came here today

mainly to uphold justice for my junior.

Brother Yunyan,

what happened between Jianyin and me

was just a misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding?

What are they trying to do?

They outnumber us. Don't be impulsive.

A misunderstanding, huh?

Jianyin, you were the better man!

I deserved to get a beating!

Persuade Jianyin to stop.

He hasn't fully recovered yet.

Don't let this affect his health.

I thought you were pretty arrogant back then!

Top martial artist, huh?

Jianyin,

calm down.

Seems like the "top" martial artist in Tianwai Pavilion

is the best at being thick-skinned.

Look at how thick his skin is.

I'm sure it's impenetrable.

Please stop mocking me.

This kid actually used his internal force

to hurt me.

Hey!

Shi Qianshan has wounded another person.

Go and help him.

You guys should stop!

What are you guys doing here?

You guys must be here to mock me too, huh?

Hey.

This is none of your business.

Stay out of this.

Beat him up!

They can hold me accountable if anything happens to him!

Chu Yang,

what should we do now?

Chu Yang,

this is

all your fault!

Father, Martial Uncle,

the disciples of Suoyun Peak are unruly.

Last time, it was Li Jianyin who was unreasonable at first.

This time, they're acting more arrogant and despotic.

Should I stop them?

No need for that.

Chaoran,

these are members of the Top Ten Disciples.

Let us observe what they shall do.

Hmm.

Fine.

Liu Yunyan and Qu Ping

are the strongest disciples of Suoyun Peak.

I understand why Shi Qianshan

is submitting to them.

All martial artists should have a bottom line.

What if their sect is in trouble in the future?

Will they submit and surrender

to their opponents in order to survive then?

Shi Qianshan.

Shi Qianshan, huh?

Geez.

That broadened my horizons.

That was an amazing fight.

Who are you?

Brother Yunyan,

that's the kid who started all of this.

You should teach him a lesson, too.

You guys from Suoyun Peak outnumber Shi Qianshan,

four to one.

Even so, you guys still couldn't deal with him.

What an exciting match indeed,

don't you agree?

Hehe.

Are you blind?

This useless fool can't even stand up now.

Maybe I have poor eyesight.

However, I have good hearing.

Just now, one of you was complaining that it hurt.

This is interesting.

You guys from Suoyun Peak came to Zizhu Garden to stir up trouble.

Before this, you insulted my master.

Now, you're beating up my senior.

Don't you guys think that you're too arrogant here?

Who said we were stirring up trouble?

We were merely sparring with

Qianshan just now.

That's right.

It was just a spar!

According to the rules of Tianwai Pavilion,

elders must be present before disciples of different masters

can spar with each other.

A contract must be written,

and their rankings will be altered

and presented to the sect leader after the match is over.

What you guys are doing right now

is initiating a private fight.

To put it more accurately,

you guys are defying the sect leader.

Stop trying to pin a label on us.

Let's just get to it.

Do you wish to spar with us, too?

Since we're already at the Sparring Arena,

just send out your strongest member.

I'll show you

what Zizhu Garden is capable of.

Do you think you're worthy enough to spar with Brother Yunyan?

I'll beat you up so badly

that you'll go crying to your mother.

Teach our junior a good lesson,

won't you?

Buddy,

I noticed you just now.

You were the one who cried that Shi Qianshan bullied you.

May I know your name?

Brat!

That's Qu Ping, the second eldest disciple of Suoyun Peak!

He's a Level Two Martial Brawler!

Although I, Chu Yang,

am only a Level Four Martial Apprentice,

I guess I have no choice

but to spar with you.

Hmph.

He has five more levels to go before he can become a Martial Brawler.

He's one class below our senior.

How dare he be so arrogant?

I heard that he's a useless fool.

His rank exceeds 700 among the eighth-generation disciples

of Tianwai Pavilion.

I wonder if beating you up feels better

than beating Shi Qianshan up?

Ping,

he's no ordinary person.

Do not let down your guard.

You brought this upon yourself.

He has the advantage if we fight head-on.

Seems like I have to use my step skills.

Startling Swan Snow Cloud Steps?

Excellent skills.

Watch out!

Behind you!

How dare you trick me?

This time,

I'll get you for sure!

Stop looking.

I'm over here.

What was that skill?

That's the Divine Frost Palm.

It's a high-level skill within the sect.

It's very rare for a disciple as young as him to master such a skill.

Qianqian,

seems like your Martial Uncle Meng

is a great teacher.

Since when did I teach him that?

Look at what you're saying.

Didn't Chu Yang learn his martial arts from you?

I only gave him a hint or two.

Chaoran,

you've learned how to be modest now, huh?

Not bad at all.

Ping, don't show me any mercy.

Show me the powers of

a Level Two Martial Brawler.

You asked for this!

Take this!

Universe Plunge!

Five Plum Blossoming Slash?

That's the most basic sword technique in the sect.

However, he used it to such perfection.

Chu Yang,

what trick was that?

Ping, you should stop now.

With power comes miracles!

I never expected that kid

to exhibit such performances.

He has such quick reactions.

It's as if he's a veteran.

He's a rare talent, indeed.

I never expected this trip

to be so fruitful.

Please pardon me.

Sorry for the embarrassment, seniors.

How could he win again?

Attack him together!

Something's off.

Do not act recklessly.

What are you afraid of?

Even if something does happen,

my father will back us up!

I do wish to speak with Martial Uncle Li.

Have you guys notified him that you came all the way to Zizhu Garden

to beat up the disciples here?

And what'll happen when the sect leader hears about this?

After all,

Qianshan didn't retaliate

from the start until the end.

Geez.

I'm so forgetful.

Li Jianyin, you insulted our master, too.

I'm sure the elders will practice wise judgment.

I have Sister Wu Qianqian as my witness, too.

We have more than 100 disciples in Suoyun Peak.

No one in Nine Peaks and Zizhu Garden dared to offend us!

Even if something does happen,

my father will back us up!

Darn it!

I...

I haven't lost yet.

He already showed you mercy.

Just leave.

Let's go!

Let's go.

Yunyan?

Yunyan!

Don't leave!

Chu Yang,

I'll remember your name.

Yunyan, Ping, come back!

- Come and beat Chu Yang up! - Li.

I was looking for you.

You can have this back.

It's a nice sword.

Why don't we spar with each other again?

Brother Qianshan,

wake up.

Where are the disciples of Suoyun Peak?

You must show them plenty of respect.

I endured all the humiliations and grievances

because I didn't want to offend them again.

All those fools

were chased away by Chu Yang.

You didn't see it for yourself.

Chu Yang was amazing.

Cough, cough.

Brother Qianshan?

What's wrong with you?

I'll carry you down the mountain.

Chu Yang...

They always forget to take back their belongings.

He left his sword behind last time.

And now, it's his crutch.

This is pretty good.

Shi Qianshan can use it.

He's witty,

brave,

and responsible.

Tianwai Pavilion needs talented individuals like him.

Yunliang, seems like your trip wasn't in vain.

I was paying so much attention to these youngsters

that I forgot about the important stuff.

Chaoran,

please head to Juyun Peak later.

All right.

Sword Form

Sword Form Inside the iron walls and bronze fences, battles never cease. What more could I ask of in this lifetime? As the clouds and wind gather in Nine Heavens, you shall not fear as long as I'm alive. With sword forms of the Nine Heavens, one can conquer their foes with ease. Escaping through the waterway, leading a carefree life all the way