Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

Chapter 543: Chapter 229: Saber Technique Inheritance, Prince’s Favor (Part 2)

"This junior pays his respects to the four seniors," Yan Zhen said respectfully.

"Young Master Yan, we’re all Lin Guang’s sworn brothers. Since you and he call each other brother, if you don’t mind, you can call us ’Brother’ too. ’Senior’ feels a bit strange."

Mo Lei, emboldened by the alcohol, egged him on.

"Then allow me to toast my four new brothers."

Hearing this, Yan Zhen filled his cup to the brim and respectfully addressed the four of them.

"Young Master Yan is destined for greatness. We’re the lucky ones today."

Mo Shan filled a bowl with wine and said sincerely.

"If you call me Young Master Yan again, then you aren’t acknowledging me as your little brother."

Yan Zhen reminded him.

"Hahahaha!"

The four of them laughed heartily.

"Alright, Yan, let’s drink."

"Here’s to Yan becoming the top scholar in the Palace Examination!"

"Drink!"

"Bottoms up!"

...

Yan Zhen’s arrival filled the Liu Mansion with thunderous laughter. A gloomy Xuanyuan Jinkang couldn’t help but pour out his grievances to Yan Zhen, complaining that Chu Lingguang hadn’t brought him along to cross the finish line.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Yan Zhen faced Chu Lingguang in front of everyone and said, "I want to give you my Yan Family’s Ultimate Killing Sword Technique, along with its Operation Method."

Everyone was stunned.

"Yan, that’s your family’s ultimate technique," Chu Lingguang reminded him.

He knew Yan Zhen had come to thank him, but such ultimate techniques were considered priceless treasures, especially family heirlooms. They were not shared lightly.

Although Yan Zhen had told him some things about the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique back at the National Border, he had never revealed a single detail about its cultivation key points or its Operation Technique.

"I’m asking you, I want to give you the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique. Will you accept it or not?" Yan Zhen asked with a solemn expression.

"This..."

Chu Lingguang hesitated. Of course he wanted it.

’He felt Yan Zhen’s Sword Momentum was awakened from the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique.’

"Refusing it means you look down on my Yan Family’s ultimate technique," Yan Zhen warned.

"I’ll take it! I’ve been thinking day and night about how to break your Yan Family’s Ultimate Killing Saber Technique. How could I refuse such a good thing when it’s delivered right to my door? But..." Chu Lingguang said, standing up.

"No ’buts’. If I dare to give you the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique, it’s because I have my family’s permission," Yan Zhen interrupted.

He then took a book out from his robes.

It was the cultivation manual for the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique.

"The secrets and the Operation Technique are all inside. I hope that one day, you can cultivate this Saber Technique to its absolute peak," Yan Zhen said.

"Definitely."

Chu Lingguang accepted it with both hands.

At the side, Xuanyuan Jinkang’s eyes were practically glued to it, wishing he could snatch it open and read it a few times.

In truth, the Yan Family wasn’t the only one who possessed the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique, but the key to its cultivation and operation was almost exclusively in their hands. It was very difficult for an ordinary person to cultivate this Saber Technique to its peak.

But with the secrets and Operation Technique left by the Yan Family’s ancestors, there was a chance to do so.

"I will now demonstrate the Saber Technique for you. Learn as much as you can."

Yan Zhen walked out of the main hall and into the Central Courtyard.

"It’s getting late. We should head back and rest."

Mo Shan knew that spying on another’s ultimate technique was a major taboo, so he prepared to leave with Mo Lei and the others.

Xuanyuan Jinkang, his face full of jealousy, could only return to his room to rest as well.

"Everyone, there’s no need to leave. My Yan Family’s Ultimate Killing Sword Technique is rather special. Without the aid of the secrets and the Operation Technique, it’s useless even if someone memorizes the moves," Yan Zhen said with a smile.

"Then we’re in for a real treat today!" Demon Mark said with pleasant surprise.

The Yan Family’s Ultimate Killing Sword Technique was even more famous than the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear. Even if they couldn’t grasp its essence, just watching Yan Zhen demonstrate the Saber Technique would be a pleasure.

WHOOSH!

The sound of a Sword Cry emanated from within Yan Zhen’s body.

His Saber Technique had long ago reached the state of Human-Sword Unity. He had relied on this Saber Technique to condense his Sword Momentum, and had now even entered the second level, where the Sword Momentum became tangible.

Even without a saber in hand, Sword Qi crisscrossed the air around him.

This Saber Technique was exceptionally tyrannical.

During the Daoist Examination’s Martial Arts Examination, in his first exchange with Yan Chengdu, Chu Lingguang had almost been wounded by this Saber Technique. Although Yan Zhen had not yet cultivated this Saber Technique to its peak, empowered by his Sword Momentum, every one of his strikes was terrifying.

The Sword Qi he released made the scalps of Mo Shan and his three brothers tingle.

Xuanyuan Jinkang, who was staring wide-eyed, trying to perceive its essence, found his eyes becoming bloodshot under the might of the powerful Sword Momentum. He eventually had to close them in resignation. He discovered that the more he tried to forcibly memorize the Saber Technique, the more that Sword Qi would surge toward him.

Even Mo Shan and his brothers eventually closed their eyes one after another. Yan Zhen’s earlier words had sparked their competitive spirit, making them try to discern its secrets.

As a result, the stronger this desire became, the greater the pressure they felt.

As they forced themselves to watch, the Sword Qi within Yan Zhen’s Sword Momentum felt as if it would tear their eyeballs apart. In contrast, an undistracted Chu Lingguang watched the entire display with his mouth agape.

When Yan Zhen finished his forms and stood straight, Chu Lingguang was still standing there in a daze.

At that moment, he realized that Yan Zhen’s strength tonight was even greater than when he had repelled the five Greedy Tigers in the Hunting Ground earlier that day. It was obvious that in just a few short hours, Yan Zhen had gained a whole new understanding of his tangible Sword Momentum and a new awareness of this power.

’To defeat him, relying on just the Black Tortoise Divine Power and the fusion of my Flesh and Blood Divine Abilities with my Sea of Consciousness Power is far from enough. Not unless my own Spear Stance can also enter the second level.’

’Or, if I can comprehend the essence of the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique and rely on my own understanding of it, perhaps then I’ll stand a fighting chance against Yan Zhen.’

"I hope that one day, you can cultivate this Saber Technique to an even greater height," Yan Zhen said with anticipation.

"I’ll do my best."

Previously, Chu Lingguang had said he definitely would. But after seeing Yan Zhen’s comprehension of the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique, his confidence had taken a blow.