Bai Yidie was silent for a long time, then said, "Your mother is right. If your strength doesn't reach the Dan Realm, it's indeed best not to go see her so rashly!"
"Master, you know me. My strength cannot be judged by conventional standards," Yang Feilong said helplessly.
"Your strength indeed cannot be judged by conventional standards. However, in the spirit world, whether one cultivates ancient martial arts or follows the path of qi refinement, the gap is not too large compared to our path of qi refinement!" Bai Yidie said. "By the way, what level has your ability realm reached now?"
"It has caught up to the qi refinement path," Yang Feilong replied.
"It's actually on par? In that case, perhaps you won't need to wait until the Dan Realm to possess Dan Realm strength!" Bai Yidie said, slightly surprised, and pondered for a moment.
"Master, I've also cultivated ancient martial arts, and I've caught up to the qi refinement path as well! Now, I can perfectly integrate these three energy systems," Yang Feilong stated.
"Oh?" Bai Yidie's eyes lit up again upon hearing this, a hint of astonishment mixed within them.
Cultivating three energy systems and reaching the same level?
Although she knew her disciple's talent for cultivation was astonishing, she never imagined that in less than a year, all three energy systems would reach such a high realm.
Wait, let me examine my disciple's cultivation.
Although Yang Feilong's skill in concealing his aura was amazing, he didn't hide much from Bai Yidie. Previously, Bai Yidie hadn't examined him carefully, so she was unaware of his realm. Upon seeing it now, she couldn't help but gasp.
Her exquisitely beautiful face could not conceal her astonishment.
"Qi refinement seventh level perfection? Ancient martial arts and abilities are also on par? I remember before he descended the mountain in early May, he was only following the path of qi refinement. This means that while his qi refinement cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, he also cultivated ancient martial arts and abilities, reaching such high realms in both? No, a week ago, he shouldn't have been cultivating ancient martial arts, otherwise, he wouldn't have concealed it from me during our conversation." Bai Yidie asked, her thoughts racing, "Did you just recently start cultivating ancient martial arts?"
Yang Feilong heard his master's question and nodded, then recounted the Yin-Yang Myriad Laws Art left by his mother.
"A self-created Yin-Yang Myriad Laws Art? The quality of a cultivation technique is not low!" Bai Yidie exclaimed, surprised. "It's already remarkable that it allows you to cultivate, but even if the Yin-Yang Myriad Laws Art is heaven-defying, you shouldn't have reached this current realm in such a short time. Did you have some fortuitous encounter?"
Hearing Bai Yidie inquire about his fortuitous encounter, Yang Feilong's face flushed with embarrassment. How was he supposed to explain this to his master? Say he cultivated with someone, and the results were good?
Seeing Yang Feilong's awkwardness, Bai Yidie seemed to understand something, her face flushing for a fleeting moment. "Ahem, since your ancient martial arts have also reached this point, just continue cultivating diligently!"
"Master, could you please help me test my current strength?" Yang Feilong asked with anticipation.
"That's precisely what I intended," Bai Yidie nodded. To be honest, she was also very curious about his combat power now that he had reached the seventh level perfection in all three energy systems!
Soon, in a clearing, Bai Yidie stood gracefully, her robes fluttering.
She was wearing a snow-white long skirt, her hair styled in a bun at the top of her head, adorned with a milky white jade hairpin. Additionally, she wore a golden phoenix-tailed hairpin, giving her an ethereal, fairy-like appearance.
"Master, you're not using a weapon?" Yang Feilong asked, looking at Bai Yidie, who stood like freshly fallen snow. Although he had seen her exquisite beauty countless times, each time he saw it, he was still struck by its breathtaking impact.
Bai Yidie initially intended to say it wasn't necessary, but after a moment's thought, she made a gesture, and a section of a branch from a distant willow tree snapped off, landing in her hand.
"I'll use this branch as a sword!" Bai Yidie declared.
Seeing Bai Yidie use a tree branch as a sword, Yang Feilong's lips twitched. Was his master looking down on him? No, this was merely a display of her immense confidence in her own skills.
Therefore, Yang Feilong was not provoked into a fighting spirit by this. Instead, he remained exceptionally calm.
"Please guide me, Master!" Yang Feilong said with great solemnity. He then summoned his Azure Dragon Sword. Although it was not a spirit weapon, its quality was second only to a semi-spirit artifact.
"Attack!" Bai Yidie nodded calmly. "Don't worry about hurting me. Give it your all!"
"Yes!" Yang Feilong responded.
Even though he said so, he knew he couldn't go all out from the first strike.
Boom!
Follow-My-Heart Sword Art!
Powered by his true qi, the sword moved with his heart, its energy surging and vibrating, exuding killing intent from all directions, making it impossible to discern the true killing blow.
However, Bai Yidie, using the tree branch as her sword, casually slashed. The sword energy was shattered. The seemingly fragile branch, in her hand, became like a radiant spirit artifact, imbued with immense dread!
Furthermore, she did not take the offensive, as her goal was to test her disciple's combat prowess!
Yang Feilong showed no sign of discouragement. He continued with the Follow-My-Heart Sword Art, but this time, he infused his true qi with water and fire abilities.
His footwork was ethereal, and his long sword lunged like a dragon, striking fiercely towards Bai Yidie. Bai Yidie's robes billowed as she stood there, seemingly both present and absent. A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, clearly indicating her astonishment at the power of her disciple's move!
Whoosh!
The light emanating from the willow branch erupted like a comet crashing towards Earth.
With a deafening boom,
Yang Feilong's seemingly powerful sword strike was once again disintegrated.
Yang Feilong knew his master was strong, but he hadn't anticipated she would be *this* strong. A casual attack from her could so easily neutralize his formidable strike. However, he remained undeterred. It would be strange if his master wasn't strong.
"Be careful, Master!" Yang Feilong's voice rang out.
The next moment, a terrifying sword strike descended, like a crescent moon traversing the sky, appearing utterly destructive as it hurtled towards Bai Yidie.
Follow-My-Heart Sword Art, the sword moves with the heart, capable of both offense and defense. When on offense, it is unstoppable and sweeps away all. When on defense, it is impenetrable and flawless!
Currently, Yang Feilong was unleashing his offensive power!
Seeing this strike, a look of shock flashed in Bai Yidie's eyes. The willow branch in her hand slashed out like a sword, meeting the terrifying sword strike.
Rumble!
In an instant, a deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were collapsing, echoed through the land.
Bai Yidie's eyes flickered. "Again!"
Yang Feilong's strike had failed. Hearing his master's words, he suppressed a hint of worry about hurting her. Now, hearing his master's robust voice, he knew his powerful sword strike had not posed a threat to her, so he continued to attack.
"Alright, you can stop now!" Bai Yidie said after once again deflecting one of Yang Feilong's killing moves.
"Yes!" Yang Feilong sheathed his sword and stood erect. Feeling somewhat dejected yet curious, he looked at Bai Yidie and asked, "Master, what level has my strength reached? Is it comparable to the Innate Realm or the Foundation Establishment Realm?"
The Innate Realm and the Foundation Establishment Realm were considered the same level, but there might be slight differences in their actual strength.
Bai Yidie pondered for a moment before speaking, "Your combat power is roughly equivalent to the peak of the first level of Foundation Establishment, perfection!"
Upon hearing his master's words, a joyous glint appeared in Yang Feilong's eyes.
"Really?"
In truth, he had estimated his combat strength to be no weaker than his father's, but he was uncertain. The main reason was that it was difficult to spar fully with his father, as either victory or defeat would not be ideal.
Now, hearing his master's words, he had confirmation of his combat strength.
"Yes," Bai Yidie nodded. "Of course, your weapon is somewhat weak, so you might not be able to contend with some peak first-level Foundation Establishment perfection powerhouses who possess superior weapons. However, if you were to use the same weapon, your combat strength could be considered invincible among those in the first level of Foundation Establishment (Innate)!"