Even if one or two disciples behaved like this on occasion, how could they all be so alike? This was clearly intentional.
As a sword cultivator, only through constant confrontation and struggles with others can one rapidly strengthen the True Knowledge of Sword within them until it attains the Upper Grade, eventually birthing a True Spirit.
Once this stage is reached, the sword ball in hand is equivalent to a True Artifact—who could possibly stand against it?
Zhang Yan's gaze gleamed with sharp intent; the Sword Spirit is tempered through battles with adversaries, born of combat and completed through combat.
The benefits he reaped today were undoubtedly the results of back-to-back battles with Lu Ge and the Jiu Kui Demon King.
Reflecting inwardly, he thought to himself: It seems I must find myself a worthy opponent. Only by setting up an enemy can I force myself to forge ahead relentlessly.