Chapter 26: Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin

One day, just as he was perfecting the ideas in his mind at home, Liu Hang's shout interrupted his thoughts.

Su Yu looked at the visitor. "Brother Liu, what brings you here?"

Liu Hang said, "Brother Su, my son has been under your care recently. He says the martial arts knowledge he learns from you is far better than what is taught at the martial arts gym, and he has been progressing rapidly under your guidance."

"Therefore, Hao'er wants to learn martial arts from you instead of the gym. He wishes to take you as his master. Do you think that would be acceptable?"

"Of course, we will pay your tuition."

Su Yu waved his hand. "Brother Liu, you are being too formal. If I am able to teach, I will teach Hao'er. I quite like him as well."

"Then, how about taking Hao'er as your Disciple?"

"Brother Liu, to be honest, I cannot stay here for long. I might leave after a while; I am someone who enjoys traveling."

Liu Hang looked somewhat helpless. "That is true. With Brother Su's abilities, it makes no difference where you are."

"Brother Liu, as long as I am here, I will teach Hao'er. Please have him come over to learn more often."

A look of joy appeared on Liu Hang's face. "Then thank you, Brother Su."

During this time, Liu Hao learned from his father that Su Yu might be leaving, so he would run over to Su Yu's place whenever he had free time.

He studied martial arts very diligently, though he did not ask Su Yu about it.

Su Yu could still discern his thoughts.

One day, while Liu Hao was learning in the courtyard with Su Yu, he asked, "Uncle Yu, are you leaving soon?"

Su Yu smiled and said, "Why, Hao'er, do you want me to leave?"

Liu Hao hurriedly shook his head. "No, I don't!"

"Don't worry, I will still be staying for a while longer."

Upon hearing that Su Yu would be staying for a while longer, Liu Hao became happy.

"Uncle Yu, I will study even harder. I definitely won't let you down."

"Oh, right, Uncle Yu! Our martial arts gym is holding a Disciple competition tomorrow. I would like to invite you to come and see the results of my training."

Su Yu nodded. "No problem, I will be there to watch tomorrow. Good luck in the competition!"

After hearing this, Liu Hang left happily.

Early the next morning, Su Yu prepared to go watch Liu Hao's competition.

He arrived at Liu Hao's martial arts gym, the Haotian Martial Arts Gym—what a domineering name.

The competition was about to begin, and Liu Hao was searching everywhere for Su Yu.

His eyes were eager to catch sight of that figure, but soon he smiled happily; indeed, he saw Su Yu there.

Su Yu smiled back at Liu Hao and gave him a gesture of encouragement.

The competition soon began, and it was quite interesting to watch these children compete.

Soon it was Liu Hao's turn to step onto the stage. The others did not think much of him, but unexpectedly, this child whom no one favored defeated his opponent in one go, drawing gasps of surprise from the surrounding audience.

After defeating his opponent, Liu Hao made a victory gesture toward Su Yu, and Su Yu smiled happily as he watched.

As the competition progressed, Liu Hao cut through the competition, defeating every Disciple to win the championship and becoming the dark horse of the event.

Everyone was cheering for him, but Liu Hao still cared more about Su Yu's opinion.

Liu Hao took his prize and came before Su Yu. "Uncle Yu, what do you think? I'm strong, right? I didn't let you down, did I?"

"Impressive."

"You have done very well during this time. You must keep up this momentum, understand?"

"I know. I will continue to work hard."

Time flew by, and a year passed in the blink of an eye. It was time for Su Yu to leave.

He had finished learning everything he needed to. His Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin was just one step away from completion, and he needed to find a place to take that final step.

It originally wouldn't have taken this long, but he had stayed here to accompany Liu Hao for a while.

One day, Su Yu sought out Liu Hao. Seeing Su Yu approach him, Liu Hao looked into his eyes and guessed what was happening.

His voice immediately choked up. "Uncle Yu, are you leaving?"

Su Yu did not speak, only nodded.

Tears immediately welled up in Liu Hao's eyes. He knew that saying anything was useless; he could not stop Su Yu from leaving.

Su Yu looked at Liu Hao and said, "Don't cry. I will come back to see you in the future. You must not slack off."

Liu Hao looked at Su Yu with hope. "Really? Uncle Yu, you must not lie to me."

"I will not lie to you. While I am away, do not slack off. If I find out when I return, I will not let you off."

"Rest assured, I will definitely study martial arts diligently and will not let you down."

"That is good. Well, it is time for me to go. Oh, right, I have a little something for you."

Su Yu tossed a jade pendant to Liu Hao. Inside was a Cultivation Technique; as long as someone with a Spiritual Root touched it, the Legacy would be activated.

It could also withstand three fatal injuries, but it remained to be seen whether Liu Hao would have descendants with a Spiritual Root.

Such a treasure could be considered an Opportunity left behind by Su Yu for him.

Liu Hao took the jade pendant. "Uncle Yu, I will keep it safe."

Afterward, Su Yu stepped out of Fengyang City. As he walked out and looked back at the city, he realized how much he had gained from this place.

It was time to complete that final step. The moment had finally arrived; it was time for Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin to be unveiled.

Su Yu transformed into a streak of light and departed from Fengyang City. After searching for some time, he finally found a suitable place with no one nearby.

This place will do. Let us begin.

Su Yu sat cross-legged on the mountaintop, with streaks of Sword Intent swirling around him.

The ideas in Su Yu's mind became increasingly clear. Suddenly, a sky-piercing Sword Intent erupted from him as the center.

Suddenly, a celestial phenomenon manifested. Phantoms of swords began to condense in the sky; in no time, thousands had formed.

People thousands of miles away could feel this phenomenon. Everyone watched as the sword phantoms condensed in the sky, too shocked to speak. A peerless sword treasure had been born.

As time passed, Su Yu's eyes glowed with golden light. Suddenly, all those who practiced the Dao of the sword in the world seemed to have a realization; they all looked in Su Yu's direction, and the swords by their sides began to tremble.

Just as everyone was in shock, the swords at their sides rose into the air one by one, hovering as if they were paying homage to someone.

The Disciples of various Sects were rendered speechless by the scene before them.

The experts of the Dao of the sword felt it most profoundly. They understood that something extraordinary had appeared, or that a peerless Sword Immortal had emerged.

This scene was something they would remember for the rest of their lives, and they could only let out sighs of awe.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of sword phantoms had already condensed around Su Yu. He stood in mid-air with the phantoms of the Dao of the sword behind him.

He had finally achieved Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin.