175 I Really Didnst Do It on Purpose (1/2)

An Lin also saw the cracked crystal, and he stood transfixed to the spot, dumbfounded.

Did he do this? It appeared like he did this…

But why did it crack? No one had told him that it would crack!

Then, he saw the teary Jiang Yanan and was instantly overtaken with guilt. ”I'm so sorry, Mr. Jiang Yanan,” he apologized, ”I really didn't do it on purpose. Who knew that this would happen if one's sword intent is too powerful…”

Jiang Yanan was already on the brink of breaking down. Hearing An Lin's apology, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

The royal disciples started slowly recovering from their daze as a realization formed in their mind. So that was it! The intent realm crystal would crack if one's sword intent was too powerful!

Su Xin also nodded thoughtfully. This appeared to be the only logical explanation.

If this was the case, however, it would mean that Jiang Yanan's sword intent was unable to crack the crystal. An Lin's sword intent, on the other hand, was powerful enough to do so. Wouldn't this imply that the final victor was… An Lin?!!

Jiang Yanan also became aware of this problem.

The situation gradually spun out of control and the disciples all started engaging in spirited conversations.

As if they were watching a legend in the making, some of the royal disciples gazed upon An Lin with a fervent glow in their eyes.

What more, some disciples even glanced at Jiang Yanan with a look of skepticism in their eyes, suspicious of whether he was a fake…

The undefeated Jiang Yanan had never encountered such situation before.

Was he really going to admit defeat to a passer-by of the Spirit Nurturing Stage?

If word of this spread, what would happen to his reputation?!

No… he couldn't let that happen!

Sucking in a deep breath, a warm and refreshing smile once again spread across Jiang Yanan's face. ”There's no need to apologize, An Lin,” Jiang Yanan said warmly. ”Come to speak of it, this is my fault anyway. This intent realm crystal has been worn down by years without repair. In truth, since long ago, it'd already barely stand the burden of intent battles. It seems like it's finally time to retire it from service.”

An Lin blinked his eyes. ”Is that so?”

”Of course!” Jiang Yanan announced loudly. ”Want to know why I didn't use my full strength? Because I was scared of this happening!”

Saying this, he smashed his fist toward the intent realm crystal.

Boom!

The crystal shattered and exploded into countless shimmering white shards.

The crystal laid shattered on the floor, along with his broken heart…

”See? It was already sagging under burden since long ago…

”Let's call this battle a draw. We'll duke it out another day!”

Jiang Yanan forced himself to smile as he said this.

An Lin pointed at the shards of broken crystal. ”So you're saying that… I don't need to compensate you or anything?”

Hearing this, grief and sorrow billowed in Jiang Yanan's heart. However, a calm and refreshing smile still stretched across his face. ”Surely you jest. This is my blunder. How can I have you compensate for it?”

An Lin looked at Jiang Yanan gratefully. ”Brother Jiang is truly a good person!”

The disciples on the drill ground all came to a sudden realization. So, the root of the problem was that intent realm crystal! Because of it, Jiang Yanan was afraid to use his full power. Even so, he still judged this battle a draw between An Lin and himself.

As expected of Purple Star State's number one prodigy! Such integrity and unflinching righteousness!

Just like that, Jiang Yanan once again won the respect of everyone in the crowd.

With his hands clasped behind his back and a warm smile spread across his face, he stood in the center of the crowd.

A light breeze suddenly blew over, tossing up his long white hair. He appeared elegant in demeanor and other-worldly in nature.

This sword intent sparring match would eventually become a story told throughout the Purple Star State. An Lin, a next-generation Sword Immortal, announced his arrival splendidly. Jiang Yanan, the first generation Sword Immortal, delivered a salutary lesson and displayed his virtue of character!

Just like that, An Lin left the stage under the profuse praise of Jiang Yanan.

Although his heart bled, Jiang Yanan still had to continue with his lecture. Thus, he remained on stage and continued talking about the practices and techniques relating to sword intent.

What about him providing guidance to An Lin? If An Lin was an ordinary cultivator of the Spirit Nurturing Stage, he might have been able to provide guidance. Now, however, he was too ashamed to do such a thing.