Bi Fang gave Yang Yifeng a knowing smirk that made him slightly uncomfortable.
Nonetheless, she didn’t press further but instead turned serious and began pondering. “I do have some fine techniques, but even with our relationship, I won’t give them away lightly.”
Yang Yifeng nodded. “Naturally. Name your terms.”
Bi Fang’s gaze sharpened with an intense fervor. “My demands aren’t difficult, as long as you fight me ‘with your full strength’!”
“With full strength, huh…” Yang Yifeng pondered for a moment, then turned to glance at the half-stepping Su Yuan standing behind him before smiling. “Alright! It’s been a while since I’ve gone all out. My hands are itching—I’m glad to spar with you!”
Bi Fang’s eyes shone brightly, clearly excited. “Good, let’s do it now!”
“Fine.” Yang Yifeng turned to Su Yuan and instructed, “Su Yuan, wait here for us.”
“Yes, teacher!” Su Yuan responded respectfully.
Bi Fang waved her hand, and the golden parasol tree’s leaves clashed, making resonant sounds while scattering a vast shower of glittering golden flake-like light.
Bathed in the luminous radiance, Yang Yifeng and Bi Fang closed their eyes ever so slightly, as though asleep, yet still sat up straight. Their breathing fluctuated erratically, alternating between strong and weak pulses.
*Su Yuan watched the two and began analyzing the situation.*
*Though unclear on the specifics, it was evident that the two had already engaged in combat through some mysterious means.*
*Situations like this—Sword Heart Space, Transcendence Domain—were not unfamiliar to Su Yuan, though he regretted missing this rare opportunity to witness the spar.*
Time ticked by, nearly an hour passing as the tea on the table grew cold. Only then did golden radiance from the parasol leaves once again reappear on both Yang Yifeng and Bi Fang.
Bi Fang opened her eyes, suppressing a groan as a trace of blood rolled down the corner of her mouth.
*Her pupils slightly dilated in shock as she stared, mystified, at the yet-unopened eyes of Yang Yifeng. Wiping the corner of her mouth clean, she murmured,* “Impressive. This time, I’ve lost.”
Su Yuan, thrilled to see this outcome, promptly congratulated, “Teacher, you’re magnificent!”
*Having seen Qiongqi in action before, Su Yuan vividly remembered the power the Great Demon wielded when he suppressed three Radiant Moons with a wave of his hand. That level of dominance was nothing short of terrifying, so someone like Bi Fang, comparable to Qiongqi, would naturally not be simple.*
*Yet Yang Yifeng emerged victorious—a true testament to the strength of a Sky Patrol Department White Tiger Imperial expert.*
But Yang Yifeng didn’t respond, nor did he open his eyes.
After some time passed, Yang Yifeng finally opened his eyes and waved his hand dismissively. “Barely managed to win.”
*Standing behind Yang Yifeng, Su Yuan couldn’t sense it, but Bi Fang immediately detected the subtle changes in Yang Yifeng.*
*Though faintly concealed, his vitality had noticeably diminished.*
Bi Fang furrowed her brows, a trace of concern flashing across her expression. “What’s going on? It’s only been a few years, yet your vitality…” She didn’t finish her sentence before Yang Yifeng interrupted, laughing heartily. “Bi Fang, surely you can bring out those treasures now, eh? It’s rare for someone of my level to fight at full strength!”
Bi Fang gave Yang Yifeng a long look, then snorted. “Of course. After sparring with you, I’ve gained substantial insight. And naturally, losing means honoring my word.
But seriously, you’ve taken quite a liking to this student of yours…”
*At this moment, Su Yuan faintly sensed that the battle might have been more complicated than it appeared.*
“Teacher…” Su Yuan began to ask, but Yang Yifeng interjected, “With a student as outstanding as this, naturally, I have to keep a close eye.”
Bi Fang scrutinized Su Yuan from head to toe, then nodded thoughtfully. “Indeed, a rarity among talents.”
*Even Bi Fang, known for her critical standards, admitted that the young human whose name she’d recently heard several times was an exceptional talent. Perhaps only Little Bingtong could rival him.*
*Moreover, he possessed the Peacock Feather…*
After a moment of deliberation, Bi Fang flipped her hand and drew out a glowing purple Star Card, placing it on the stone table.
“This martial skill is the culmination of my mastery of saber techniques. Skill-focused, it allows users to imbue different energies as needed.”
*A flexible Epic Martial Skill compatible with various elements!*
*Su Yuan felt his heart stir slightly.*
Yang Yifeng picked up the Star Card and carefully examined it before raising a surprised eyebrow and glancing at Bi Fang. “Wow, this is some treasure. Thanks!” Yang Yifeng chuckled gleefully.
“Mm,” Bi Fang replied with a neutral expression, revealing little of her thoughts.
Yang Yifeng handed the Star Card to Su Yuan with a smile. “Take a look for yourself.”
“Thank you, Senior Bi Fang. Thank you, teacher.” Su Yuan expressed his gratitude again and carefully accepted the card.
[Three-in-One]
[Grade: Epic]
[Introduction: This masterpiece of the Bi Fang Saber Technique epitomizes slaughter mastery and contains three distinct forms.]
“Draw Saber Flash, Two Heavens One Style, Three Extremes Return to One…”
*Reading the details conveyed through the Star Card, Su Yuan couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.*
*Three forms…having multiple techniques didn’t imply combining them for Epic quality.*
*Rather, it meant that each of the three forms reached at least the threshold of Epic quality!*
*After all, Epic Grade isn’t something that can be achieved through simple accumulation.*
*To fuse multiple techniques into a single Star Card, the moves must relate to or complement each other.*
*Creating such a card demands unimaginable effort. Even most martial skill creators can’t achieve this.*
*Beyond pure power, having multiple techniques allows practitioners flexibility in various circumstances.*
*Thus, the seemingly simple name “Three-in-One” belied its incredible rarity!*
Su Yuan offered another solemn thanks before securing the card.
Yang Yifeng and Bi Fang continued their exchange for a long while, discussing various topics until the sun was almost setting.
On their way down the mountain, Bi Fang took them directly to the base, sparing them the effort of a long descent.
Bi Fang glanced at Yang Yifeng thoughtfully, recalling the earlier encounter, and sighed inwardly.
“Until we meet again,” she finally said after a brief pause.
Yang Yifeng laughed heartily. “Until next time!”