"A master teacher has to have a deep understanding of cultivation in order to be able to point out the flaws of the examinees. Otherwise, a lecture is nothing more than empty talk!
"Being able to see through the essence of cultivation and cultivate swiftly is of utmost importance, and it's not inferior to imparting knowledge to others! Thus, after discussing with the other elders, we decided not to stick to the rules for this round. Instead, we've designed a new battle technique. Every examinee will be given an incense's time to study the new battle technique, and it's up to you to comprehend as much as you can. After which, we'll conduct a test to determine your results!
"Don't worry, this battle technique has never appeared before, so there's no need to worry about the questions being leaked."
Pavilion Master Kang scanned the surroundings and chuckled.
"Leaking the questions? Pavilion master, you must be joking. Fairness is the most important thing in the master teacher examination. Otherwise, if it's discovered, one's qualification will be revoked. How can anyone commit such a crime knowingly?"
"Even if it's unfair, Ruohuan gongzi is Pavilion Master Kang's student, so we have to give him an advantage... It seems like he has suffered a huge blow this time!"
"Indeed. Just look at him. He was the head of the Four Great Gongzi previously, and yet, he looks like a defeated rooster now..."
"Right, Pavilion Master Kang, what kind of battle technique is it? If it were a simple one, given their talents, they would be able to reach Minor Accomplishment in less than an incense's time. How can they possibly compete with one another? "
Hearing the rules of the duel, someone couldn't help but ask.
Battle techniques could be divided into five levels: Novice, Initiate, Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, and Consummation.
Novice referred to one's basic understanding of the battle technique, and they were barely able to execute it.
At Initiate, one would be able to exert strength, but they wouldn't be able to drive it as freely as before.
At Minor Accomplishment, one would have a deep understanding of the battle technique, and they would be able to use it as a trump card.
One must know that most cultivators had only reached this level of mastery in their battle technique.
As for Major Accomplishment and Consummation, it was impossible for one to reach that level in just a dozen years.
If the battle technique was simple, one would be able to reach Minor Accomplishment in an incense's time. However, given that everyone was of the same level, it would be difficult to determine the victor.
"Minor Accomplishment?"
Knowing the worries of the crowd, Pavilion Master Kang chuckled. "If you all knew who designed this battle technique, you wouldn't say such words!"
"Who designed it?"
"Could it be... Elder Hong?"
"Elder Hong, known as the Myriad Mingshi Tang, is the person who has the most thorough understanding of martial techniques. In the past fifty years, he has created at least twenty-seven or twenty-eight sets of martial techniques!"
"That's right. The Phantom Fist and Tranquil Consecutive Palm that I practice were both created by him!"
"That's right, I also have three sets of martial arts from his lessons …"
"But … hasn't Elder Hong been in seclusion for the past ten years? When did you come out? "
"I don't know either. However, if he is the one who created the battle technique, it would be difficult for him to reach Novice within such a short period of time, let alone Minor Accomplishment!"
…
Hearing the Hall Master's words, everyone thought of a legendary figure and couldn't help but start discussing.
"That's right, the one who designed this Martial Skill is Elder Hong!"
Pavilion Master Kang chuckled lightly, unraveling the mystery. "Elder Hong has been in seclusion for the past ten years just for this battle technique. A few days ago, he finally managed to create it! After ten years of polishing a single sword, one can see how difficult it is. After my evaluation and that of the other elders, it has already reached the peak of Spirit middle-tier! "
"Peak of middle-grade Spirit Level martial skill?"
"Amazing!"
Everyone gasped in astonishment.
Even a Tranquil Mortal 4-dan pinnacle expert would find it difficult to comprehend a battle technique of this level, needless to say, those who were participating in the selection round.
"Alright, I've said everything that needs to be said. Now, Elder Hong will personally announce the rules of the examination. Come, let's welcome Elder Hong!"
Pavilion Master Kang chuckled as he scanned the surroundings. All of a sudden, he froze. "Ah, Elder Hong, wait a moment. Where … are you going?"
Following the voice, everyone immediately turned their gazes over. Unknowingly, an elder had already walked to the entrance of the hall, and he was just a step away from leaving.
"Cough cough, I'm … just taking a look around!"
Seeing the sharp gazes of the crowd, the elder hurriedly halted his footsteps, and his face reddened.
"The fourth examination is about to begin …" Pavilion Master Kang hurriedly walked over and pulled him back.
"I …" Elder Hong's face reddened. "Hall Master, why don't you … do it instead?"
Initially, he was confident that he would be in charge of the examination. However, after seeing the pitiful state of the three elders before him, he couldn't help but back down.
That lad was simply too bizarre. If he were to really assess him, he couldn't imagine what kind of bizarre phenomenon would occur. He didn't want the reputation he had built up his entire life to be ruined because of a single examination.
"How can that be? You're the one who created this battle technique, and you've cultivated it to Major Accomplishment as well. Other than you, who else would be able to assess them? Even I am unable to do so! "
Pavilion Master Kang said.
This battle technique was created by Elder Hong, and he had cultivated it to Major Accomplishment as well. Other than him, who else would have the ability to assess the crowd?
At the very least, it was impossible for him to do so.
"Ah …" Elder Hong hesitated.
"Don't worry, no matter how incredible a genius is, he'll only be able to reach Novice Mastery within an incense's time. There won't be any problems!"
Knowing what the other party was worried about, Pavilion Master Kang consoled him telepathically.
That Zhang Shi was indeed bizarre, but a battle technique wasn't something that could be learned overnight. He didn't believe that a person could reach Major Accomplishment within an incense's time. Even the creator of the battle technique, Elder Hong, couldn't match up to him.
Thus, there was nothing for him to worry about.
"Alright then!"
After pondering for a moment, Elder Hong felt that the other party's words made sense. Thus, he returned to the crowd.
"Pavilion Master Kang has already explained the content of the examination to you, so I'll go through the rules now!"
"This battle technique is known as the 'Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus'. I was inspired by the fleeting sight of the scarlet lotus. The rules are simple. Later on, I'll impart the sword technique to you, and you'll have an incense's time to study and comprehend it! "
"After which, I'll personally assess your comprehension of the sword technique. Don't worry, the comprehension of this sword technique has to do with one's comprehension of cultivation and talent. As long as one reaches Transcendent Mortal realm, one will be able to learn it and even execute it.
"During the examination, it's not that you aren't allowed to use your cultivation, and it's a duel of swordsmanship. If you can execute three strikes before me, you'll be considered to have reached Novice Mastery. If you can execute six strikes before me, you'll be considered to have reached Minor Accomplishment. If you can execute more than ten moves before me, you'll be considered to have reached Major Accomplishment …"
Elder Hong went through the details of the examination.
In truth, it was quite similar to the second test. However, one could only execute the newly learned Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus. If one were to exceed the limits of the examination, one would be deemed to have failed the examination.
An incense's time was roughly fifteen minutes. In such a short period of time, it would be difficult for one to finish looking through the entire battle technique, needless to say, comprehend it and execute it in battle!
Speaking of which, this test was much more difficult than the previous three tests combined.
"To ensure fairness, this test will be conducted in a separate room, just like the previous duels. I'll head over first, and you can all enter one by one …"
At this point, Elder Hong paused for a moment before continuing, "Alright, I'll determine your order first. Du Hu will be the first, followed by Luo Xi, Feng Mosheng, Fu Xiaochen, Jun Ruohuan, and Zhang Shi!"
Zhang Xuan was an eccentric individual, so he decided to make him the last one first. Otherwise, if he were to enter first and cause an uncontrollable situation, it would be difficult for him to continue the examination.
"Alright!"
The crowd nodded.
"Let's begin!"
After confirming the order, Elder Hong walked into the room first, and Du Hu followed closely behind.
An incense's time later, a light flashed on the wall, and a number appeared … 3!
Who would have thought that Du Hu would be able to reach Novice within such a short period of time and execute three swords before Elder Hong?
As expected of a genius recommended by the other elders, he was indeed extraordinary.
Next was Luo Xi.
She and Du Hu were the lowest ranked of the six, so knowing that it was impossible for them to be selected, they learned swiftly. An incense's time later, they too reached Novice and executed three swords.
Next was Feng Mosheng. As expected of Elder Feng's disciple, his comprehension of martial arts was clearly superior to Du Hu and Luo Xi who came from the lower kingdoms. In just a short incense's time, he actually managed to surpass Novice and reach Proficient.
He executed a total of five swords!
Fu Xiaochen wasn't weak either, and he executed five swords as well.
After the four of them, everyone's gazes fell on Ruohuan gongzi.
He was a swordsman himself, and he was also the most popular direct disciple of Pavilion Master Kang. As such, they had high expectations for him.
Even though he had suffered a huge blow in the previous three tests, he was still a 4-star master teacher, and his mental fortitude was exceptional. After this short period of time, Ruohuan gongzi managed to adjust his state of mind, and he didn't disappoint. An incense's time later, a massive '6' shone brightly on the wall.
This proved that his comprehension of battle techniques was the most outstanding among his peers.
"To be able to execute six swords before Elder Hong, this means that he has already reached Initiate, and he isn't too far away from reaching Minor Accomplishment!"
"Indeed, what a genius!"
"I wonder if Zhang Shi will be able to surpass this record!"
"Zhang Shi … If I'm not wrong, his weapon of choice should be the spear. Since this is a sword move, he'll be at a disadvantage!"
"That's true …"
…
Upon seeing Ruohuan gongzi walk out of the room, everyone's eyes immediately turned to the dark horse who had suddenly appeared.
Previously, no one thought that he would stand a chance. However, after breaking the record for the three tests consecutively and becoming the undisputed champion, he already possessed strength that no one dared to underestimate.
However, even with that being the case, the crowd was still skeptical of the trial.
After all, from the first test, they could tell that the young man before them was skilled in spear arts. It wouldn't be easy for him to learn swordsmanship.
Amidst the discussions, Zhang Xuan walked into the room.
Soon, an incense's time was up.
"Hmm? Why isn't there a number on the wall? "
"Indeed. Based on the situation of the others, a number should have appeared by now. Regardless of whether he has reached Novice or Initiate, shouldn't there be a number on the wall?"
"What's going on?"
At the end of the test, not only was there no number on the wall, the room was also abnormally silent. The master teachers in the hall stared at one another in bewilderment.
Based on this fellow's behavior in the previous tests, they would still be able to accept it if he were to defeat Elder Hong in a single move. But … there was no movement at all, not even a single move … What the heck?
Could it be that Elder Hong was unhappy and … killed this fellow?
Or could it be that … this fellow killed Elder Hong?
What was going on?
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