The journey of the Martial Dao was like sailing against the current. If one did not advance, one would fall behind.
For many Martial and Dao Cultivators with good innate talent and high comprehension, breaking through to the Saint Rudiment Stage was only a matter of time.
On the other hand, Martial and Dao Cultivators with mediocre innate talent and low comprehension might not be able to break through to the Saint Rudiment Stage for the rest of their lives.
"The outer court disciples' residences have always been fixed at 100 independent courtyards and 300 independent stone houses. As for the independent wooden houses, the number is not fixed."
Duan Lingtian had a certain understanding of the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciples' residences from Yang He.
According to Yang He.
The Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciples who could stay in 100 independent courtyards were the best among the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage.
As for those who could stay in 300 independent stone houses, almost half of them were on the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage. Apart from that, there were also some outer court disciples who were at the peak of the Perfection Mortal Shedding Stage.
Unknowingly, Duan Lingtian followed Yang He to somewhere near the outer court disciples' residences.
What entered his eyes was a vast Martial Arts Practice Field.
Behind the training field were the residences with distinct levels.
The ones closest to the training field were the wooden houses that were very close to each other.
Some of the wooden houses were old and some were new.
The old ones looked like they would collapse at any time.
"The outer court disciples who stay in the wooden houses are the weaker ones … However, the weakest outer court disciples who stay there are on the Perfection Mortal Shedding Stage," Yang He said.
"The wooden house area is the closest to the training field, so it's relatively noisier … The stone house area is behind the wooden house area, so it's relatively better. However, you can still hear what's going on in the training field."
"The small courtyard area is behind the stone house area. It's also the quietest area. You can barely hear anything from the training field."
Yang He finished his sentence in one breath.
When Duan Lingtian heard this, he looked over and saw rows of stone houses behind the rows of wooden houses.
There were independent courtyards far behind the stone houses. There was an exquisite house in each of the courtyards. The courtyards were filled with flowers and plants. It was refreshing.
"Independent courtyards!"
At this moment, Duan Lingtian's desire for independent courtyards grew even stronger. He was determined to live in one of the independent courtyards.
In the spacious outer court martial arts practice field, there were many outer court disciples practicing the Saint Grade Martial Tactic.
Some of the outer disciples were even sparring with each other.
However, when it came to exchanging pointers, they would stop at a certain point.
As a seventh-rate sect, the Moon Illumination Sect had strict rules.
Within the sect, killing and maiming were forbidden … Of course, the 'maiming' here referred to injuries that couldn't be healed even with the use of healing pills.
Duan Lingtian had been lucky enough to obtain an Immortal Spirit Herb that could regrow a severed arm and leg.
However, it was a legendary medicinal herb after all. Even in the entire Dao Martial Saint Land, it was still extremely rare.
Even the highest grade 9-star Saint tier healing pills did not have the ability to regrow a severed arm and a severed leg.
"Hahahaha … This should be the Junior Brother who just passed the entrance exam, right? Yang He, aren't you going to introduce us? "
A voice resonated and pulled Duan Lingtian back from his thoughts.
With just a glance, Duan Lingtian looked in the direction of the voice and saw three people walking towards him.
The three of them were led by a middle-aged man. Behind the middle-aged man were two young men, who were his followers.
The middle-aged man who was the leader was laughing out loud.
"Damn it! He's got his eyes on us! "
Yang He's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked at the middle-aged man who had arrived in front of him and Duan Lingtian and greeted him respectfully, "Senior Brother Ceng Zhi."
"Duan Lingtian, this is Senior Brother Ceng Zhi. Senior Brother Ceng Zhi's strength is ranked at the 85th position among us outer court disciples. "
After greeting the middle-aged man, Yang He looked at Duan Lingtian and introduced him.
After introducing him, he secretly said to Duan Lingtian through True Energy Voice Transmission, "Duan Lingtian, this Ceng Zhi is an outer court disciple who lives in an independent courtyard. His cultivation base is close to the peak of the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage! He joined the sect twenty years ago, so he's considered a veteran in the outer court district of the sect. "
"He often extorts Saint Stones from outer court disciples below the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage … If he asks you for Saint Stones later, just pretend to be poor and give him some as a token of appreciation. If you give him too much, he'll target you again. "
Yang He's tone was mixed with a bit of fear, fear towards Ceng Zhi.
Upon hearing this, Duan Lingtian glanced at Ceng Zhi and greeted him nonchalantly, "Senior Brother Ceng Zhi."
"You're Duan Lingtian? What an arrogant name … Judging by your name, you must be from an extraordinary background. You must have a lot of Saint Stones with you, right? Since you've just joined the sect, you must be sensible and be filial to us, your Senior Brothers. Understand? "
Ceng Zhi said meaningfully as he sized up Duan Lingtian.
Duan Lingtian was stunned.
It was an eye-opener for him to be able to describe 'extortion' in such a dignified manner.
"Understand what?"
Duan Lingtian asked nonchalantly as if he really did not understand.
"Duan Lingtian!"
Yang He did not expect Duan Lingtian to not only ignore him, but he even pretended to be dumb in front of Ceng Zhi. His expression changed immediately as a worried expression appeared on his face.
Perhaps Duan Lingtian's innate talent was good.
However, Duan Lingtian was only at the Mastery Mortal Shedding Stage. Even if he could defeat an ordinary Perfection Mortal Shedding Stage powerhouse, it was impossible for him to be compared to an outer court disciple who was close to the peak of the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage like Ceng Zhi.
In his opinion, Duan Lingtian was going to suffer a great loss!
"Pretended to be dumb?"
As expected, Ceng Zhi's face turned completely gloomy when he heard Duan Lingtian's words. He said in a deep voice, "Boy, in the past twenty years, I've met many people like you who had just joined the sect and were reckless … Do you know what happened to them in the end?
Let me tell you! Every one of them, including the ones who were in the best condition, were bedridden for an entire month. "
Ceng Zhi's eyes gleamed when he reached the end of his sentence. A terrifying aura rose from his body all of a sudden and swept out toward Duan Lingtian like a hurricane.
However, Duan Lingtian remained unmoved.
"You're telling me this … Are you trying to tell me that you haven't become an inner court disciple even after twenty years in the sect?"
Duan Lingtian asked with a smile.
Boom!
The moment Duan Lingtian's words left his mouth, it was like a bolt of lightning that shocked Yang He and the two outer court disciples behind Ceng Zhi.
Even Ceng Zhi was dumbfounded.
Not being able to break through to the Saint Rudiment Stage and become an inner court disciple after twenty years in the sect … This had always been the biggest pain in Ceng Zhi's heart. It was the biggest scar in his heart.
He did not expect that someone would dare to reopen his scar today.
Moreover, the person who reopened his scar was a hothead who had just entered the sect.
"Boy … If I don't make you bedridden for three months, I, Ceng Zhi, swear I'm not human!"
Before Yang He and the two outer court disciples behind Ceng Zhi could react, Ceng Zhi said with a solemn expression. He was practically shouting when he reached the end of his sentence.
His voice rumbled like thunder in the sky above the training field, causing the group of outer court disciples in the training field to stop what they were doing and look over.
"It's Senior Brother Ceng Zhi!"
"Tsk tsk … Judging from Senior Brother Ceng Zhi's tone, it seems like someone has angered him."
"In the outer court, other than those Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters whom Senior Brother Ceng Zhi can't afford to offend, nobody dares to anger Senior Brother Ceng Zhi … This guy who angered Senior Brother Ceng Zhi must have just entered the sect today."
"Haha! Looks like this hothead is in for a bad time. Let's go! Let's go and join in the fun. "
…
One by one, the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciples surrounded Duan Lingtian.
"Did I say something wrong?"
In the face of the enraged Ceng Zhi, Duan Lingtian asked with a smile. He did not seem to realize that Ceng Zhi had almost lost his mind.
"Both of you, keep an eye on Yang He … If he dares to make a move, make him bedridden for ten days to half a month! As for this boy, I'll teach him a lesson. "
Ceng Zhi said to the two outer court disciples behind him. When he reached the end of his sentence, his sharp gaze landed on Duan Lingtian. He was filled with rage.
"Senior Brother Ceng, Duan Lingtian did not mean to offend you. Please have mercy on him!"
Horror dawned on Yang He's face.
He was the one who brought Duan Lingtian in. If something happened to him, although he would not be punished, he would feel uneasy.
"Yang He, you can't even protect yourself, and you still care about others?"
"That's right! If you dare to make a move, don't blame us for being impolite! "
The two outer court disciples stepped out from behind Ceng Zhi and blocked Yang He's path on both sides as they sneered.
Yang He's face was extremely grave.
"Duan Lingtian, if only you didn't reject Elder Dong Chong and become his direct disciple … At the very least, if you become Elder Dong Chong's direct disciple, Ceng Zhi won't dare to touch you as long as I say so."
Yang He's heart was filled with bitterness. There was nothing he could do about Duan Lingtian's current predicament.
He could only hope that Ceng Zhi would show mercy.
But he also knew that it was impossible.
Duan Lingtian's words had violated Ceng Zhi's taboo and completely enraged him.
It had been five years since he entered the Moon Illumination Sect, but this was his first time seeing Ceng Zhi so enraged.
At this moment, the group of outer court disciples on the training field had also surrounded them. They looked at Duan Lingtian and Ceng Zhi who were confronting each other as though they were watching a good show.
"Tsk tsk … This brat is really bold. He dares to offend Senior Brother Ceng Zhi as soon as he entered the sect."
"There are close to 1,000 outer court disciples, and Senior Brother Ceng Zhi's strength is ranked 85th … This brat who just entered the sect is seeking death by offending Senior Brother Ceng Zhi!"
"He'll soon find out why the flowers are so red."
…
Mocking gazes landed on Duan Lingtian one after another. It was apparent that the group of outer court disciples who were watching did not think that Duan Lingtian would be able to gain an advantage over Ceng Zhi.
"Looks like you've accumulated some prestige after staying in the outer court for 20 years … At the very least, they think you're going to defeat me."
Duan Lingtian smiled faintly as he looked at Ceng Zhi.
"You're seeking death!"
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