At this point, the first volume was over. Everyone could see that this volume was mainly for the background, but since it was a Wuxia novel, how could there be no Jianghu? The next chapter was the second volume – Newborn Sword Of Hell. The whole world would unfold little by little. This was a very large world, and the swordsman would try his best to make Brother Yan's Jianghu journey full of excitement.
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A real test?
Wang Yan did not think that the situation would take such a turn. Immediately, a puzzled expression appeared on his face as he looked at Elder Chen. Elder Chen did not put on any airs as he replied, "Currently, the sect's Odd Job Disciples are either dead or injured. In the short term, there are no plans to reopen the mountain gates to recruit new disciples. Thus, this time, the sect has made an exception to give the remaining Odd Job Disciples a chance. If they pass the assessment, they will be directly promoted to Mountain Guard Disciples.
According to the rules of the sect, the handyman disciples who wanted to be promoted to guard disciples had to meet three conditions. First, they had to learn the Sword Step Technique. Second, they had to be in the top ten in three tests. Third, they had to be in the sect for three years or hand in one hundred refined iron ores.
Wang Yan had never been in the top one hundred in the previous tests. He thought that if he wanted to be a guard disciple, he would have to pass two more tests. Therefore, when he heard Elder Chen's words, Wang Yan was happy. The guard disciples could not be compared to the handyman disciples. Not only did they not have to hand in the refined iron ores, but they could also learn the sword formation and new sword skills. In addition, they could receive regular guidance from the deacons and even the elders. The most important thing was that the guard disciples could get a sword manual token every six months. It could be said that there were many benefits.
Now that there was a chance to be a guard disciple, Wang Yan naturally wouldn't miss it. He immediately said to Elder Chen, "I will come on time."
"Go."
Elder Chen waved his hand. Wang Yan was about to leave, but he didn't expect that when he was about to turn around, the short-haired woman who had been silent suddenly said, "Boy, remember that my name is Chen Hongxiu. This time we didn't win, but next time I will definitely beat you up!"
After that, the short-haired woman didn't care about Wang Yan's reaction. She turned around and jumped over the courtyard wall. The strange thing was that Elder Chen Tong only shook his head slightly in the face of the short-haired woman's rudeness. He then sighed and looked helpless.
Chen Hongxiu, Chen Tong …
Wang Yan's eyes flickered. Suddenly, he felt that this exam wasn't as simple as it seemed. However, no matter what, Wang Yan couldn't miss this exam. Therefore, he didn't think too much about it. After bowing to Elder Chen, he turned around and left.
After leaving the Deacon's Courtyard, Wang Yan didn't delay any longer and went all the way to the high level training field. Although the fight with Chen Hongxiu was short, Wang Yan had comprehended the Eight Trigrams Footwork and couldn't wait to verify it.
'Eight Trigrams Steps, Yellow Level Lower Grade Qing Gong, Current Progress – Second Stage (4000/4000)'
There were only two levels to the Eight Trigrams Steps. Originally, Wang Yan was still a bit away from mastering it to perfection. However, he didn't expect that the comprehension he gained from the exchange just now would allow the Eight Trigrams Steps to reach perfection, reaching a point where there was no more room for improvement. If it was before, Wang Yan might not have thought much about it. However, after the skinny old man's guidance on the Blood Sword Finger, coupled with Wang Yan's previous understanding in the battle, he felt that it was possible to improve the Eight Trigrams Steps further.
As a Yellow Level Lower Grade Qing Gong, the Eight Trigrams Steps was very simple and easy to practice. First, it was because the Eight Trigrams Steps only connected to the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian and the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. Second, it was because the changes of the Eight Trigrams Steps were simple and could only be changed according to the direction of the Eight Trigrams.
As for the movement of the meridians, Wang Yan naturally couldn't change it. With his current cultivation level, it was impossible for him to change the meridians of a martial art. However, Wang Yan felt that it was possible to change the changes of the Eight Trigrams Steps. Because in the battle with Chen Hongxiu, Wang Yan had a flash of inspiration. He didn't change according to the original changes of the Eight Trigrams Steps. Instead, he changed his steps in the direction of the Eight Trigrams Steps, which had a miraculous effect.
Thinking up to this point, Wang Yan didn't rush to practice after entering the training field. Instead, he used a tree branch to draw two Eight Trigrams in the sand pit where he practiced Qing Gong. Then, he looked at the Eight Trigrams and pondered.
Originally, according to the Eight Trigrams Steps secret manual, the person who used the martial art had to place himself on the Eight Trigrams. Every change of the footwork could only be made according to the direction of the Eight Trigrams. In this case, the changes of the Eight Trigrams Steps were naturally pitiful. Anyone with a little understanding would be able to predict it. This was also the main reason why this martial art was of a low grade.
However, if he didn't care about the order and imagined himself to be on the two Eight Trigrams, then combining the Eight Trigrams, there would be more than a dozen possibilities for every change of footwork. Combining the eight directions of the Eight Trigrams, there would be more than a hundred changes of the entire Eight Trigrams Steps. This was absolutely impossible for the opponent to predict. If this was really possible, the Eight Trigrams Steps itself would have a qualitative leap!
Thinking up to this point, Wang Yan was inexplicably excited. He immediately tried each change from one direction to another. However, he soon discovered that many of the changes could not be achieved by just relying on the meridians of the Eight Trigrams Steps. If he forcefully used the martial art, it would cause his Qi and blood to flow in reverse.
The flow of Qi and blood was extremely dangerous for martial artists. A little carelessness could lead to Qi deviation. However, what Wang Yan didn't expect was that the Precious Warm Yang Jade actually had a miraculous effect on the flow of Qi and blood. The warm Qi that overflowed from the jade could easily calm the flow of Qi and blood.
As a result, Wang Yan no longer had any worries. He wholeheartedly tried out the changes of the Eight Trigrams Steps. After a few hours, Wang Yan finally finished trying out the 128 changes of the Eight Trigrams Steps. Even though most of the changes could not be achieved by relying on the two meridians of the Eight Trigrams Steps, the remaining 36 changes greatly improved the Eight Trigrams Steps.
Wang Yan immediately organized the 36 changes and practiced them from start to finish. With each practice, he found that his new Eight Trigrams Steps became smoother and smoother. There was not the slightest bit of sluggishness. When he finished practicing, he couldn't help but check the martial art's information. He found that the information regarding the Eight Trigrams Steps had actually changed.
'Eight Trigrams Roaming Steps, Yellow Level Middle Grade Qinggong. Current Realm — First Glimpse of Mystery (115/50000)'
The original Eight Trigrams Steps had disappeared and was replaced by a new movement technique called the Eight Trigrams Roaming Steps. Looking at this cultivation technique that he had improved, Wang Yan felt an inexplicable sense of carefreeness in his heart. It was a hundred times better than taking a cold shower during the hottest days of summer.
"Perhaps this is the sense of accomplishment that Master Po and the others were talking about?"
Wang Yan's heart was filled with excitement. However, he quickly suppressed his emotions. He knew that his martial path had only just begun. Although the Eight Trigrams Roaming Steps was much stronger than the Eight Trigrams Steps, the Sword Stride was a Yellow Level Upper Grade Qinggong. Compared to the two, the Eight Trigrams Roaming Steps was nothing.
With this thought in mind, coupled with the fact that he was going to participate in the mysterious exam tonight, Wang Yan's heart couldn't help but calm down. He then found a secluded place and sat down cross-legged. He took out the three secret manuals that he had received from Elder Chen and carefully read them.
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