Second-Class Genius!

At the very moment Lu Qingshan obtained the recognition of the Lightning Origin Law... At the foot of Wind Thunder Mountain, upon the training grounds of an enormous manor spanning thousands of meters across, a World Master with snow-white hair and eyebrows was instructing a young girl with long purple hair. The longsword in the young girl's hand danced, her slender figure flickering between light and shadow. One moment she vanished into thin air, and the next she reappeared out of nowhere, like an ethereal sprite. Upon the exquisite longsword, lightning flashed, accompanied by wisps of azure light clinging to the thunderbolts. After a moment. The girl came to a halt, panting slightly as though her origin force was falling short... The white-haired World Master took a step forward to her side and offered guidance: "Your Highness Ling Yu, your Wind Thunder Sword is growing more and more proficient, but your control over origin force is still somewhat lacking. If you can achieve perfect mastery over your origin force, then executing the first layer of the Wind Thunder Sword will never leave you feeling depleted afterward." "Instructor White Eyebrows speaks the truth. I have been pondering this issue lately. Great as the Wind Thunder Sword's power is, its consumption is simply terrifying. In an arena match, if an opponent manages to block this strike of mine, securing victory would be exceedingly difficult!" "Your Highness need not worry overmuch. Though the Wind Thunder Sword is not as renowned as the Nine Divine Controller Weapons, in terms of sheer power it does not pale in comparison in the slightest. This Genius Battle is merely a contest among those at the Star Level. There are likely very few who could block a single strike from Your Highness..." The white-haired World Master offered words of comfort. Ling Yu's eyes carried a trace of worry. "Be that as it may, if I want to achieve better results and break into the top hundred, relying solely on this single sword strike is far from enough—unless I can master the second layer of the Wind Thunder Sword, the Wind Thunder Thrust!" "Your Highness, even using the first layer of the Wind Thunder Sword is taxing at present. Even if you comprehend the second layer, your origin force would likely be unable to sustain it. Perhaps Your Highness could also work on your footwork. That way... during battle, you can use footwork to maneuver around your opponent, seek their openings, seize the right moment, and then end the fight with this Wind Thunder Sword!" "Footwork?" Ling Yu froze for a brief moment, recalling the movement technique manual regarding the Lightning Origin Law that her younger sister had sent her over a year ago. *Thunderlight Flash*. A secret manual created by a First-Class Instructor at the Qianwu Dojo Headquarters. She had already cultivated it to the second stage, yet she still harbored quite a few doubts at this moment. She wondered when that instructor named Lu Qingshan... Ling Yu checked her messages. Suddenly, her eyes brightened. She sheathed her Wind Thunder Sword and said, "Instructor White Eyebrows, Instructor Lu Qingshan—the one my teacher found for me—has arrived. I shall go out to receive him." "Lu Qingshan, that First-Class Instructor from the dojo headquarters?" World Master White Eyebrows furrowed his brows slightly. He felt disapproval in his heart regarding why the Silver Moon Marquis had sought out a mere First-Class Instructor to serve as the princess's teacher. He advised, "Your Highness Ling Yu, your cultivation concerns the honor of the entire universe country; you cannot act recklessly. That Lu Qingshan is merely a Domain Master First-Class Instructor at the Qianwu Dojo. His law cultivation might not even be as proficient as your own. What could he possibly teach you? At best, it is nothing more than a waste of time!" "Your Highness, your time is precious..." White Eyebrows wanted to continue his persuasion, but Ling Yu spoke up: "Teacher White Eyebrows, you misunderstand. That Instructor Lu Qingshan cannot be compared to ordinary First-Class Instructors. His comprehension of the Lightning Law has already reached a profound level. Moreover..." Ling Yu recalled her sister's domain troubles. So many Special-Class Instructors she had consulted were helpless, yet he had resolved them with ease. Thus she added, "He also possesses deep insights into domains and combat techniques!" White Eyebrows remained unimpressed. "No matter how highly he is praised, he is nothing more than a First-Class Instructor... Perhaps Your Highness does not realize the vast chasm between a Domain Master and a World Master..." "He's here." Ling Yu walked outside. Seeing two figures flying over, White Eyebrows said no more. Although he looked down on the newcomer, the man was nonetheless one of Ling Yu's instructors, on equal footing with him in status; there was no need to cause offense to his face. Furthermore, the man had been dispatched by the Silver Moon Marquis, making it even harder for White Eyebrows to oppose him openly. "Your Highness Ling Yu, Instructor Lu Qingshan has arrived." As soon as Yang landed, he introduced him with a broad smile. Ling Yu and White Eyebrows looked over together. When they noticed the origin law imprint shimmering with purple light between Lu Qingshan's brows, both fell silent... Ling Yu merely glanced at Instructor White Eyebrows. He uttered not a word; everything was understood in silence. "Ling Yu pays her respects to Teacher." It was the young girl who spoke first. "Your Highness Ling Yu is too polite. As an instructor, guiding Your Highness's cultivation is my duty." Lu Qingshan was in an excellent mood. When he saw the glowing law script appear above Ling Yu's head, his smile grew even more radiant. [Name: Ling Yu] [Age: 36] [Level: Star Level Ninth Stage; Wind Law 0.1%, Lightning Law 1.2%] [Appraisal: Second-class genius (eligible for apprenticeship), rebate multiple: 1,000x.] [Remark: Possesses a trace of One-Horned Ghost King bloodline (unawakened)] A second-class genius! This was a genuine second-class genius! A second-class genius with a thousandfold rebate! Crucially, the moment she addressed him as teacher, the System recognized the relationship, registering her as one of Lu Qingshan's bound disciples. Having just received the recognition of the Lightning Origin Law, and now acquiring a second-class genius disciple with a thousandfold rebate—this was truly a double blessing. The lingering displeasure Lu Qingshan felt over being forcibly dispatched to the Qianwu Secret Realm completely vanished into thin air. At the same time, he gained quite a bit of goodwill toward the Silver Moon Marquis whom he had never even met. Had it not been for that fellow's assist, how could he be savoring such joy today? "This must be Instructor Lu Qingshan. Truly a talent of striking caliber. To obtain the recognition of an origin law at the Domain Master stage—no wonder Lord Silver Moon Marquis holds you in such high regard." White Eyebrows took the initiative to greet him. Faced with someone who had earned origin law recognition while still in the Domain Master stage, the words he had spoken earlier seemed utterly laughable. "Greetings, Instructor White Eyebrows." Lu Qingshan cupped his hands in return. On the way here, his newly sworn elder brother, Yang, had already thoughtfully briefed him on the situation. "No need for formalities. In the future, the two of us will need to cooperate closely to properly guide Her Highness..." White Eyebrows raised a hand, continuing, "My lesson for today has already concluded, so I shall take my leave first. Your Highness and Instructor Lu should take some time to get acquainted and perhaps arrange the division of responsibilities between Instructor Lu and myself hereafter..." "Take care, Teacher White Eyebrows..." Ling Yu saw him off a few steps. Once White Eyebrows departed, she turned back, walked over to Lu Qingshan's side, and bowed: "Teacher Lu, although this is our first meeting today, Ling Yu has long admired Teacher in her heart. There is a matter for which Ling Yu must thank Teacher for your help..." "Is it the issue with Ling Xi's domain?" Lu Qingshan smiled faintly. The moment he laid eyes on Ling Yu, he had thought of that young girl whose domain had gone awry back at the dojo headquarters. Their facial features were cast from nearly the exact same mold, differing only in hairstyle and demeanor. Moreover, one was named Ling Yu, and the other Ling Xi—the connection was self-evident. They were a pair of sisters...