Chapter 896 Debating Swordsmanship and Martial Arts Cultivation

The One-Armed Sword Saint didn’t believe that Ye Fan’s understanding of swords would surpass his own. At this moment, as long as he could out-debate Ye Fan.

Then he wouldn’t have to leave dejectedly.

During the peak of the debate, he said to Ye Fan, “Sword Dao is the most orthodox swordsmanship!”

“Yet as an apprentice, I have a different opinion!

Ye Fan spoke up.

“Oh? Then tell me!”

The One-Armed Sword Saint asked Ye Fan.

Ye Fan said, “I think that although we primarily cultivate Sword Dao, we can also cultivate Martial Arts alongside it, because Martial Arts is the foundation of everything!”

“That’s reasonable, Sword Dao is the most orthodox study, while other studies can serve as assistance, there’s nothing wrong with that!”

The One-Armed Sword Saint quickly responded, trying to render Ye Fan speechless.

“How despicable!”

Ye Fan thought helplessly to himself; the One-Armed Sword Saint was too despicable.

With the One-Armed Sword Saint seizing the initiative, Ye Fan immediately said, “I believe that Sword and Martial Arts should be cultivated together. Some are naturally suited for cultivating Sword Dao!”

“However, some people are more suited for cultivating Martial Arts!”

“Martial Arts is the root of all paths. Looking across the entire Heavenly Martial Continent, we, the Human Clan, only cultivate Sword Dao, and I think it’s too monotonous.”

“If Sword and Martial Arts were cultivated together, it would yield entirely different results!”

Ye Fan articulated these essentials.

But the One-Armed Sword Saint rebuked, “Silence, Martial Arts cannot surpass Sword Dao!”

“Then why does the Demon Clan cultivate Martial Arts and not appear inferior to Sword Dao!”

Ye Fan immediately retorted.

That angered the One-Armed Sword Saint half to death; fortunately, Ye Fan was his apprentice, otherwise, he’d have chopped him to pieces long ago.

At this moment, he asked Ye Fan, “How do you prove it?”

Ye Fan said, “If you don’t believe it, Master can suppress your strength to a level similar to mine, you using Sword Dao, and I’ll use Martial Arts, and let’s have a duel!”

Ye Fan’s Martial Arts weren’t weak, definitely on par with Sword Dao, or even surpass it, to dare speak so forthrightly. If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t dare boast so greatly.

The One-Armed Sword Saint immediately responded, “Alright, I accept your challenge!”

From debating swords to engaging in battle, one can’t help but say, the leap is immense, but at this point, if not proven, even Ye Fan feels unsatisfied.

For this reason, Ye Fan said, “Good!”

In an instant, the One-Armed Sword Saint suppressed his strength to match Ye Fan’s level.

He immediately performed his One-Armed Sword Technique.

Sword Dao’s aura instantly filled the air.

Ye Fan also moved, using Dragon Emperor’s Power as a catalyst, engaging in a conflict between Sword and Martial Arts with the One-Armed Sword Saint.

The aura of Sword Dao was sharp and deadly, every move was lethal, yet Ye Fan blocked the terrifying Sword Qi with Martial Arts, then cast Dragon Emperor’s Fist to attack.

“Break!”

The One-Armed Sword Saint shouted.

-The sword attacked, attempting to cut open Ye Fan’s Dragon Emperor’s Fist.

In fact, he succeeded, but Ye Fan also instantly counterattacked, the One-Armed Sword Saint wanted to guard, but it was too late.

He was hit by Ye Fan’s punch.

Then, the One-Armed Sword Saint flew backward.

Instantly, he was devastated; he had intended to teach Ye Fan a lesson for his defiant attitude, and now twice he’s ended up embarrassed.

The taste of this cannot be expressed!

“Master, thanks for yielding!”

Ye Fan said carelessly.

“Humph!”

The One-Armed Sword Saint immediately left in defeat.

“Another one’s gone?”

Ye Fan also felt awkward.

Three consecutive masters had been driven away by him; could he truly be the legendary master terminator, unfit to become an apprentice?

…

“How was it? Did you manage to teach that punk a lesson today?”

The Sword Immortal asked with frustration.

After all, he was still angry; as the master, he felt deeply shamed, what authority would he have in the future?

“Don’t mention it, by his crestfallen look, you can tell it was a failure.”

The Sword Emperor immediately spoke coldly; wherever he went, he carried a grim expression.

At this moment, the Sword Ancestor said, “It shouldn’t have been like this! Didn’t we plan beforehand to express the thesis directly, leaving him nothing to refute!”

“He couldn’t refute, but he proved his own thesis!”

The One-Armed Sword Saint said helplessly.

“What thesis?”

The three asked curiously.

The One-Armed Sword Saint said, “He said Sword and Martial Arts can be cultivated together, solely cultivating Sword Dao is too monotonous, claiming some are suited for Martial Arts, some for Sword Dao!”

“Saying we should promote Martial Arts!”

“I was furious at the time, and I battled him!”

“Then what?”

The three asked simultaneously.

The One-Armed Sword Saint felt an urge to cry, and then just leave it alone; it was absolutely absurd.

For this reason, he said, “Then it turns out his viewpoint was correct; he used Martial Arts Power to defeat my Sword Dao Power!”

The three took a deep breath.

Even the fundamental view was overturned by Ye Fan, and they had boasted of giving Ye Fan a lesson! But now, what lessons could they possibly teach?

“No, this kid is too arrogant; if this continues, we old-timers will soon not be taken seriously by him!”

“We must subdue him!”

The Sword Immortal felt a sense of crisis; indeed, they were courting trouble by choosing this prodigy.

Now they’re utterly caught in a bind!

At this moment, the Sword Ancestor spoke.

The three looked at the Sword Ancestor.

The Sword Ancestor said, “I think what he’s saying is quite reasonable!

“Hmm?”

The three hadn’t anticipated the Sword Ancestor would support Ye Fan’s perspective at this moment,

This completely took them by surprise.

The Sword Ancestor said, “Recall how Master’s cultivation of Demon Path combined with Sword Dao Power led to Sword Sect’s rise!”

“Though the Power of Demon is challenging to control, once it’s out of control, one would completely become a demon, but on the other hand! The Martial Arts Power, if developed, wouldn’t be inferior to the Power of Demon!”

“The Power of Demon can change one’s mindset, completely become a demon, but the Martial Arts Power cannot; therefore, I believe cultivating Martial Arts Power is significant!”

“Maybe, as he said, this world is too monotonous; or perhaps, our Human Clan is too monotonous, strictly adhering to cultivating Sword Dao!”

“In fact, we can attempt to change!”

The Sword Ancestor expressed his inner thoughts.

“Brother, can this be reliable?”

The Sword Emperor asked,

If they truly wanted change, it would involve thirty-six Sect paths, and undeniably, it would be a colossal endeavor, though if they failed, it wouldn’t matter much.

But the goal is to change the entire Sword Sect’s ideology and mindset, which indeed is too risky.

The Sword Ancestor said, “Whether or not to change, we’ll have to start with him, because he plays a vital role in this revolution.”

The three nodded.

Then, the Sword Ancestor said, “I’ll go tomorrow!”

“Brother, you must be cautious! If you too lose face, then us old-timers won’t be able to hold our heads high in front of him.”

The Sword Immortal cautioned,

“Indeed, Brother, if you’re not absolutely sure, then let’s wait a while!

The One-Armed Sword Saint and Sword Emperor advised the Sword Ancestor.

But the Sword Ancestor said, “Who said I’m going to debate him on Dao!”

“Then what?”

The three curiously watched the Sword Ancestor.

The Sword Ancestor laughed, “I want to learn from him!”

“Really? We’re so esteemed, and we’re going to learn from him? That’s a disgrace beyond measure!”

The three were exasperated! They suspected the Sword Ancestor had taken leave of his senses.

But the Sword Ancestor smiled, “No, no, no, although we’re highly regarded in the path of Sword Dao, it doesn’t mean we necessarily know everything!”

“Especially him, as an outsider, perhaps we can learn a great deal from him!

“Since you can’t bear the shame, I’ll go!”

The Sword Ancestor said.

The three indicated they truly couldn’t bear the embarrassment; the Sword Ancestor smiled helplessly, understanding their actions.

As the foremost figure in Sword Dao, the Sword Ancestor has an exceptional outlook and mindset, so when he goes tomorrow, it is indeed with the mentality of learning and seeking instruction from Ye Fan.