nownovels Chapter 12 Showing a Little Bit of Talent
Chapter 12 Showing a Little Bit of Talent
"Show me how to use it now."
"Yes."
Urged by Sun Tao, Yang Song took the willow-leaf knife handed to him by Li Liang and walked to the center of the training ground.
Without pausing for a moment, he immediately began to use his swordsmanship.
The sword strikes were fierce and swift, each move carrying immense power and a chilling ruthlessness.
At that moment, everyone present changed their expressions, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They stared at Yang Song's figure in disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost.
Sun Tao was no exception; even with his vast experience, he couldn't remain calm at this moment.
Yang Song only watched the sword technique once, yet he wielded it with such skill, as if he had practiced the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice" hundreds or thousands of times. What incredible comprehension he possessed!
Sun Tao took a deep breath. He had accidentally discovered the "Eight Styles of Self-Sacrifice" sword technique in a mountain cave.
The martial arts master who carved the techniques on the stone wall, after comprehending this sword technique, sat in front of the wall and passed away peacefully.
In other words, he is the sole inheritor of the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice," and apart from the young people in the martial arts academy, no one else has practiced this sword technique.
"These children in the martial arts academy would never dare to pass on their sword techniques to outsiders."
Yang Song couldn't possibly have learned the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice" beforehand; he genuinely grasped the basics of this sword technique after just one glance!
Sun Tao couldn't help but clench his fists, his heart churning with turbulent emotions.
However, what he didn't expect was that Yang Song had been holding back and hadn't shown his full abilities.
Yang Song thought that if he were to unleash the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice" that represented the state of returning to simplicity, it would be too shocking.
He cannot be too sharp, nor can he hide his talents; he should only show a little of his brilliance.
In any case, given the talent he has shown so far, he is already firmly above all the other young people, so there is no need to do anything more.
A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.
Countless cautionary tales have deterred many talented individuals from displaying their brilliance, fearing the consequences.
You naturally have no fear of misfortune befalling you.
The reason you're holding back now is because every young person in the martial arts academy harbors lofty ambitions. You're afraid that your brilliance might overshadow their ambitions; your intentions are truly commendable.
[Reward: Seven days of cultivation points]
After speaking, Yang Song sheathed his sword, stood up, slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, and relaxed completely.
Upon seeing this, Sun Tao immediately went over and exclaimed, "Amazing!"
"You've already grasped the basics of swordsmanship after just one demonstration by Lu Qiyang. What remarkable comprehension!"
Yang Song cupped his hands and said, "Commander, you flatter me. I was just imitating the technique and demonstrating it once."
Sun Tao said with delight, "You didn't just demonstrate your swordsmanship once; you showed us all what a genius is."
Yang Song became even more respectful: "Commander, you flatter me."
Sun Tao nodded secretly. Yang Song was exceptionally talented yet had no arrogance, which was truly rare.
He thought for a moment and said earnestly, "With your talent, you will surely achieve great things in the future. Never become arrogant just because someone flatters you. Be careful of those who fawn over you."
Yang Song said solemnly, "Thank you for your guidance, Commander. I will keep it in mind."
Sun Tao smiled, finding Yang Song increasingly pleasing to the eye.
He was neither arrogant nor humble, neither proud nor impatient; he was remarkably composed.
"You don't seem like a country boy at all; you seem more like someone from a wealthy family."
Sun Tao is blind!
Does he even know how to judge people?
Your elegance and demeanor are unmatched even by others who have cultivated themselves for countless lifetimes. How dare he presume to judge your superiority?
ridiculous!】
[Reward: Ten days of cultivation points]
"Li Liang".
As the system cursed loudly, Sun Tao turned his gaze to Li Liang.
"Commander, I'm here."
Upon hearing Sun Tao call his name, Li Liang hurriedly ran over.
"You're good too, keep up the good work."
"yes!"
Li Liang looked excited.
"Um."
Sun Tao gave a casual reply, his appreciation for Li Liang diminished considerably.
After seeing Yang Song's genius, Li Liang's talent seemed insignificant, and he completely lost his initial excitement.
"The Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice is a sword technique with eight moves. You've memorized five of them. Yang Song will teach you the remaining three."
His personal instruction is far more effective than reading any secret manuals.
Upon hearing this, Li Liang looked solemnly at Yang Song and bowed deeply: "Brother Yang, please give me your guidance."
Yang Song said with dissatisfaction, "Why are we brothers being so polite? You're making us too distant."
"Why are you acting so high and mighty now that you're in the martial arts academy?"
"this……"
Li Liang scratched the back of his head sheepishly. Perhaps because he was too nervous, he was not as natural as usual.
He couldn't help but admire Yang Song. He remained calm and composed throughout his time at the martial arts academy, a composure that was truly rare among ordinary people.
He's far from good enough!
"Li Liang, you should learn a lot from Yang Song."
Sun Tao smiled and said something, then gently patted Li Liang on the shoulder.
Li Liang was flattered and hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, I will listen to you and definitely learn more from Brother Yang."
"Don't be nervous."
Sun Tao chuckled and shook his head, glancing at the group of teenagers on the sidelines.
"Everyone, keep practicing and don't slack off."
"yes!"
The young men walked onto the training ground one after another, their gazes toward Yang Song filled with complex emotions.
They were all young men of similar age; who would willingly lag behind?
They were all highly competitive and had a strong sense of pride that refused to back down.
But seeing Yang Song today was a huge blow to them.
He grasped the basics of swordsmanship after just one look at it. What kind of comprehension is that?
They practiced for more than half a year, and all that practice went to the dogs!
Sun Tao took in everyone's expressions and suddenly raised his voice: "What are you all doing with your heads hanging down? Are you already discouraged?"
Now that you know that Yang Song's comprehension alone can equal half a year's worth of your hard work, you should grit your teeth and train even harder, otherwise he will only leave you further and further behind.
What are you standing there for? Practice!
The boys straightened up, assumed their stances, and began practicing their swordsmanship again.
Yang Song then went to a corner and taught Li Liang the remaining three moves of the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice".
It must be said that Li Liang does have some comprehension; he only used it once, and the guy memorized it completely.
The entire set of sword techniques, when performed, combined form and intent, and had already reached the entry-level level.
"This kid is actually quite capable."
Yang Song watched Li Liang's agile movements, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.
He originally thought that Li Liang had gotten into the martial arts academy by luck and that his future days would be difficult, but he didn't expect that this kid was quite capable.
Li Liang's mastery of swordsmanship is entirely due to your meticulous guidance, not to any so-called martial arts talent.
Your understanding of the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice" has reached an unparalleled level; even the creator of this sword technique is far inferior to you.
With your generous guidance, even a fool could be enlightened and become useful, let alone Li Liang, who is already quite clever.
[Reward: Eight days of cultivation points]