"Senior Brother, this..."
Mu Jinyu looked at the broken identity token on the ground, his eyes dazed, unable to understand why Wei Qingfeng would do such a thing.
He had almost killed Wei Qingfeng earlier, feeling deeply ashamed. Such a ruthless move during a sparring session between brothers was truly inappropriate.
So he hadn't considered taking the third place position on the List of Outstanding Talents from Wei Qingfeng. Who could have guessed that Wei Qingfeng would voluntarily throw the token to be destroyed?
This made Mu Jinyu feel complex and conflicted, yet very ashamed.
Wei Qingfeng did not explain; losing is losing. He was not someone who could not accept defeat, especially with Yun Ge present.
"Brother Yun, I will be leaving first." Wei Qingfeng did not speak to Mu Jinyu but bade farewell to Yun Ge before getting up and walking away, never looking back.
Mu Jinyu stared blankly at Wei Qingfeng's departing figure, his heart full of complexity.
At this time, Yun Ge spoke: "Junior Brother Mu, let's step aside and talk."
"Ah? Alright." Mu Jinyu came to his senses. Although he didn't know why Yun Ge wanted to speak with him, he nodded in agreement.
Then Yun Ge gestured for Mu Jinyu to follow him, and they both walked away, disappearing within the practice field.
The spectators were still immersed in the shock of Mu Jinyu earlier nearly slashing Wei Qingfeng into two halves with a sword.
Although Wei Qingfeng did not die in the end, it could be said that from now on, within the Inner Gate of the Heavenly Sword Faction, it would no longer be Yun Ge alone dominating the scene.
They had been prepared, knowing that Mu Jinyu, who possessed a Spirit Root, would eventually rise up one day, but they hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.
Mu Jinyu had entered the Inner Gate for only half a month, and joined the Heavenly Sword Faction merely a month ago, yet he had come this far.
...
Mu Jinyu and Yun Ge left the practice field and came to the back mountain.
Yun Ge stood firmly in a small stone pavilion, looking out at the distant mountains with their poetic and picturesque misty landscapes, without speaking.
Mu Jinyu didn't know why Yun Ge had called him here, and he didn't know Yun Ge well, so he quietly watched the scenery as Yun Ge remained silent.
Organizing his thoughts, Yun Ge turned to look at Mu Jinyu and softly asked, "Junior Brother Mu, may I ask, when did you comprehend the My Way State of Mind?"
"Intent Domain?!" Mu Jinyu was startled upon hearing this, looking at Yun Ge in bewilderment, "What Intent Domain? Are you talking about Sword Intent?"
Mu Jinyu didn't understand what an Intent Domain was; even Sword Intent was something he gradually began to understand after coming to Kunlun Ruins.
So upon hearing Yun Ge's words, he thought Yun Ge was referring to Sword Intent.
Not waiting for Yun Ge to respond, Mu Jinyu answered directly, "I don't even know what Sword Intent it is; it wasn't something I comprehended from the 'Great Freedom Heavenly Wood Sword Qi.' It was just a few days ago at the Heavenly Sword Pool where I inexplicably comprehended it. I barely understand it, making you laugh, Senior Brother."
Yun Ge was about to explain the difference between Intent Domain and Sword Intent when Mu Jinyu's words caused his expression to suddenly change.
"What? Do you mean that you comprehended your My Way State of Mind from the Heavenly Sword Pool?!"
He lost his composure, his voice trembling slightly with disbelief.
It was not surprising that he reacted this way, as since the founding of the Heavenly Sword Faction, several individuals had barely comprehended Sword Intent and then went to the Heavenly Sword Pool to cultivate, eventually successfully grasping the Sword Intent of their learned Martial Art.
But never before had anyone comprehended a Sword Intent they had never encountered before at the Heavenly Sword Pool, let alone Mu Jinyu's My Way State of Mind!
Just the My Way Sword Intent alone was a hundred times stronger than any Cloud Sea Sword Intent, Solitary Peak Sword Intent, or Scorching Sun Double-edged Sword Intent, and he possessed the My Way State of Mind!
"Yes, is there a problem?"
Mu Jinyu noticed Yun Ge's abnormal reaction and vaguely understood that his "Sword Intent" seemed quite extraordinary, making him realize he shouldn't have spoken about it so casually.
But now that he had already mentioned it, there was no point in hiding it further. He braced himself to wait for Yun Ge's explanation.
Yun Ge deeply looked at Mu Jinyu, a wry smile tugging at his lips as he shook his head and said, "Junior Brother Mu, you truly make me envious!"
As he spoke, he explained the differences between Sword Intent and Intent Domain to Mu Jinyu, further telling him that although he comprehended multiple Sword Intents, Fist Intents, and even Blade Intents, he hadn't even approached the threshold of Intent Domain.
"Is that so?" Mu Jinyu hesitated after Yun Ge's explanation, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Then it seems I have good luck, haha..."
Yun Ge let out a long sigh, his tone complex as he said, "Junior Brother Mu truly is blessed with great fortune, possessing a Spirit Root and excellent comprehension. The future leadership of the Heavenly Sword Faction will be yours to shoulder."
Yun Ge's emotions were indeed complex, with feelings of envy, loss, and a sense of relief.
Originally, he didn't mind the internal remarks about Mu Jinyu being his great rival within the Heavenly Sword Faction. He even wished Mu Jinyu would rise quickly to take up the faction's mantle.
Yet, at the same time, deep down he subconsciously felt that although Mu Jinyu, with his Spirit Root, would inevitably rise to great heights, he wouldn't achieve prominence so soon.
But he hadn't anticipated that in just a month, Mu Jinyu would advance from the Fourth Layer to the Eighth Layer of the Divine Transformation Realm, surpassing him in Intent Domain comprehension even if there was still a cultivation gap.
If they were to clash, Yun Ge might not be his match.
Thus, Yun Ge was immensely envious of Mu Jinyu's aptitude and comprehension, feeling a sense of loss in his own situation but also a hint of relief.
This relief stemmed from being the top figure in the Heavenly Sword Faction's Inner Gate, shouldering numerous responsibilities of the sect. Despite the burdens sometimes overwhelming him, he had no choice but to bear them alone due to the lack of supportive peers.
With the emergence of a prodigy like Mu Jinyu in the Heavenly Sword Faction, some responsibilities would inevitably be shared, promising a lighter future for him.
Mu Jinyu heard Yun Ge's words and saw him looking at him with a gratified expression, immediately smiling wryly, "Senior Brother, I don't have the merit to shoulder the sect's leadership..."
Yun Ge immediately interrupted solemnly, "Junior Brother Mu, you must not belittle yourself. With your current strength and comprehension of the My Way State of Mind, you are qualified to vie for the top rank on the Heaven's Pride list in the upcoming Four Sects Martial Meeting, securing a significant resource for the next decade for our Heavenly Sword Faction. Isn't that taking on the mantle?"
"I..." Mu Jinyu was left speechless.
Originally, he didn't intend to involve himself in so many matters; he joined the Heavenly Sword Faction merely to gather information and obtain pill formulas to accelerate his cultivation.
But he indeed benefited greatly from the Heavenly Sword Faction, and leaving without reciprocating felt lacking in gratitude. After some thought, Mu Jinyu finally nodded in agreement.
Seeing Mu Jinyu nod, Yun Ge's face lit up with a delighted smile. He patted Mu Jinyu's shoulder and said, "Let's strive together. The position of Sect Leader in the future Heavenly Sword Faction will surely be yours, and I will assist you diligently, giving our Heavenly Sword Faction a chance to reach beyond the Yan Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, Mu Jinyu immediately shook his head, "No, no, Senior Brother, don't say that. My ambition is not in the Sect Leader's position. I can act for the faction's benefit, but I truly don't desire to be Sect Leader."
Yun Ge, understanding Mu Jinyu's words, revealed a look of realization and yearning, nodding, "Yes, yes, it was my oversight. With your talent, Junior Brother, the small confines of the Heavenly Sword Faction cannot restrict your path."
"Your journey lies in the Starry Sea; the Heavenly Sword Faction is too small to constrain you for long. Rest assured, the Sect Leader and others understand righteousness and will not bind your steps with duty."