Charlie raised his brows and asked, "This... Could it be that this is the information on the Holy See of Truth's Martial Techniques Grading Plan?"
The others also lifted their heads and voiced their doubts. It was because they realized that the sword techniques recorded were the sword techniques that made their academy famous. Right now, the various indicators of the sword techniques had been compiled into detailed information.
Although there was no specific cultivation method recorded on it, just the densely packed data alone was enough to make them tremble with fear.
"This is indeed the information on the Martial Techniques Grading Plan. However, the more detailed parts are confidential, so I'm sorry that I can't tell you guys. "The main reason I've invited everyone here today is to ask if there are any problems with this information and if there are any mistakes."
The entire office gradually fell silent. Everyone looked at the information in their hands and compared it with what they knew.
Over half an hour later, a bald old man sighed and said, "The Church really lives up to its reputation as the number one influence in the world. These sword techniques are clearly taught by our academy, but in the end, their information is even more detailed than ours."
Someone else shouted, "It's not just detailed. They've tested many directions that we haven't even thought of. After looking at this information, I feel that my sword techniques have been wasted."
"The Church is really amazing. I think their research on martial techniques is at least 20 years ahead of ours."
Charlie frowned as he looked at the information. However, in his mind, he vaguely agreed with what the others had said. This information was far too detailed. Even he himself would probably find it hard to come up with all the data. It truly showed the strength of the Holy See of Truth.
Just then, another short guy smiled and said, "Everyone, you're wrong about this. If I'm not wrong, this thing was probably created by our country's Conferred Knights, right?"
"How is that possible?"
"Could it be that the Empire is also planning a Martial Techniques Grading Plan? Wouldn't it be a waste of resources for our country to do this? "
"Brother Charlie, you're from the association. Do you have any news about this?"
Charlie was stunned for a moment. Right now, he was just a person who was not involved in this, so how could he possibly know about the core information? He could only say, "I've heard of similar rumors. It seems that they're going to work together with the Church, but I don't know the details."
The short guy grinned and said, "If it wasn't because my brother is in the Great Western City, I wouldn't know about this either. Let me ask first, do you know Fang Xingjian? "
"Who doesn't know Fang Xingjian?"
"The one who invented the Rebirth Sword Technique, right?"
"The Rebirth Sword Technique is too hard to cultivate. The students in our academy have yet to master it."
"But it's indeed good stuff. Our headmaster has trained it to the third level, and it's almost the same as his daily potential."
"Yes, this Fang Xingjian is truly talented."
"Oh, I think I heard that Lord Holy Orison recommended him to participate in the Martial Techniques Grading Plan."
"Didn't the delegation come to the Imperial Capital some time ago to summon Fang Xingjian?"
"This Fang Xingjian is also a young and hot-blooded person. I heard that he rejected it directly, and then the representative group went to the Great Western City."
"That's because he's awesome. He's made our empire proud."
Hearing everyone's words, Charlie frowned slightly, feeling increasingly displeased. He thought to himself, 'Fang Xingjian, you can be complacent for a few years first. While you're focusing on creating your own martial techniques and on the Martial Techniques Grading Plan, I'm improving at every moment. One day, I'll make you pay me back a hundredfold. '
Hearing everyone's words, the short guy said, "Don't go off topic. Let me tell you guys. The information that you're looking at now should have been written by Fang Xingjian."
"How is that possible?"
"It's only been a short while, and he's already appraised over ten sets of sword techniques?"
The short guy's expression became increasingly smug as he said, "You guys don't understand. Fang Xingjian is a true genius. It's not just over ten sets of sword techniques. He appraised all 1,000 sets of sword techniques that the Church had ordered, and he received several tens of millions on the spot."
"What kind of joke is this?"
"He's bragging. Even a Divine level expert wouldn't be able to learn 1,000 sets of sword techniques in one go."
The short guy looked at the noisy crowd with disdain and said, "My brother saw it with his own eyes. How can it be fake? I'm telling you guys, I didn't believe it in the beginning either. However, the news has already spread like wildfire throughout the entire Great Western City. "
He then looked at Diak from the newspaper firm and said, "The reason why you've invited us over to verify the information is to confirm the news, right?"
Seeing that everyone's gazes had turned toward him, Diak from the newspaper firm said helplessly, "It's true that the information that you're looking at was obtained from the Great Western Region Regional Academy's sword arts team. However, I can't say who wrote it."
A copy of the appraisal information written by Fang Xingjian was naturally kept in the academy. After all, the Holy See of Truth's Martial Techniques Grading Plan was meant to raise the standards of martial techniques research across the world, and there was no requirement to keep it a secret.
This was why it had been sent to the central government and was being studied by countless members of the upper echelon.
Although Diak from the newspaper firm did not say it explicitly, the meaning behind his words was already very clear.
Diak looked at the astonished crowd who were whispering to each other and continued, "This news is still top secret at the moment. Everyone, please pay attention to the confidentiality clause."
"Yes, yes, yes. We definitely won't leak out the news."
"But it's just 1,000 sets …"
"It's true that there will always be talented people in every generation …"
"This Fang Xingjian is amazing. He'll probably become another Divine level expert in a few years' time."
Hearing everyone's exclamations, Charlie's brows furrowed even tighter. He let out a cold snort, flicked his sleeves, and left, causing everyone to be extremely astonished.
However, only Charlie himself understood that right now, he was feeling extremely bitter.
'I'll probably never be able to surpass Fang Xingjian in this lifetime …'
…
Ten days later, in the Chax Region, which was 150 kilometers to the north of the Great Western City.
The entire sky was dark, and faint purple lightning encompassed it, casting a shadow over everyone's hearts.
Ferdinand, who was at the very front of the group, looked at the mountain peak in the distance and said, "Xingjian should be there now."
Next to Ferdinand was a warrior who was dressed in white clothes and armor. He belonged to the Holy See of Truth and was even one of the archbishop's guards. His name was Jia Wei.
Jia Wei looked at the volcano that was surrounded by smoke and continued to surge up into the sky. He asked, "This volcano is going to erupt soon, right?"
"That's right. Xingjian said that he's looking for a volcano like this to test out his sword arts."
"Looking for a volcano to test out his sword arts?" Jia Wei was stunned for a moment before he nodded in understanding. "So that's how it is. He has a sword technique that he needs to borrow the power of the flames in the earth's core to cultivate, right? "However, this volcano looks very ferocious. Once it erupts, the area within a range of 100 lis will probably be in a mess. Isn't that a little too dangerous?"
Ferdinand smiled. "One can't possibly be afraid of danger in the cultivation of martial arts, right?"
The group slowly headed up the mountain. However, as they moved, the ground under their feet kept on trembling. There were also large areas of flames coming from the direction of the volcano's crater.
A pungent smell of sulfur came gushing over, and the air around them became increasingly hot.
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