(Third Update)
The simple courtyard was located above the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy, as if it was isolated from the world.
"Tell me everything in detail."
Inside the courtyard, a grey-robed old man spoke while tending to the flowers and plants. His tone was calm, like the rolling clouds. His voice calmed the hearts of Chen Zong and the other two.
This old man was one of the vice principals of the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy, a True Martial Realm elite.
Chen Zong and the other two explained the details of the mission and supplemented them one after another.
"After hundreds of years, the Black Demon Sect has appeared again. Is there going to be chaos again?" The Vice Principal muttered to himself in a low voice. Soon after, he turned around and looked over. His seemingly turbid gaze swept over Chen Zong and landed on him. A bright light flashed in his eyes, as if he had seen through Chen Zong. "You injured a Black Demon Sect's Qi Refining Stage martial artist with one strike?"
"He was heavily injured. I was lucky." Chen Zong said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
"As long as an injured Refinement Realm martial artist can still move normally, he is not someone a Blood Qi Realm martial artist can contend against. You were able to injure him with a single strike, which shows that your strength is extraordinary." The vice principal seemed to admire Chen Zong, "You are Chen Zong? The one taught by Huan Yun Swordsman? "
"Yes." Chen Zong replied.
"Do you have any questions?" The vice principal was very fond of him.
"May I ask how powerful the Black Demon Sect is, Vice Principal?" Chen Zong's mind turned quickly. He realized that he had many questions, but they were all related to the Black Demon Sect. After quickly organizing his thoughts, he asked this question.
The Black Demon Sect was the overlord of the kingdom era, and was the mastermind behind the destruction of the three kingdoms. They must be very powerful, but as for how powerful, Chen Zong was very vague.
It was like saying that a person was very rich, very rich, but no one knew how much money he had. There was no clear concept.
"Very, very powerful." The Vice Principal Elder said. Although he hadn't experienced the era when the Black Demon Sect was wreaking havoc, as a True Martial Realm martial artist, he understood more and knew more details. "The Black Demon Sect has a clear hierarchy and a strict system. From top to bottom, there is a Sovereign, two Vice Sovereigns, twelve Elders, and thirty-six Protectors. Every one of them is a True Martial Realm martial artist."
Chen Zong and the other two sucked in a breath of cold air.
In total, there were fifty-one True Martial Realm experts. One must know that there were only two or three True Martial Realm experts in the Seven Lights Martial School. The difference was simply too great.
"The Blood Qi Realm has nine levels, the Strength Refining Realm has nine turns, and the True Martial Realm also has nine levels. Rumor has it that the Black Demon Sect Master and the two Vice Sect Masters have both reached the 9th level of the True Martial Realm, and their strength is much stronger than the average 9th level of the True Martial Realm. The Twelve Elders are at least at the 7th level of the True Martial Realm, and the 36 Protectors are at least at the 1st level of the True Martial Realm." The Vice Principal's tone was cold and solemn. "Due to the fact that they have fused with the blood of demon beasts, their strength is often stronger than martial artists of the same level. Fighting above their level is not a problem at all."
"Below the Protectors are the Seventy-two Vajras, and they are all experts between the Seventh and Ninth Cycles of the Strength Refining Realm. Below them are the One Hundred and Eight Generals, and their cultivation is at least at the Fourth Cycle of the Strength Refining Realm. After that are the Three Hundred and Sixty Envoys, and their cultivation is at least at the First Cycle of the Strength Refining Realm."
"The Blood Qi Realm experts are known as the Black Demon Disciples."
After listening to the Vice Principal's explanation, Chen Zong and the other two felt their hair stand on end. They were horrified. There were just too many experts in the Black Demon Sect. In the entire Seven Lights Martial School, there were only two or three True Martial Realm experts, and there were only a few dozen in the Strength Refining Realm.
"The Blood Bat Envoy you encountered was at least at the Second Cycle of the Strength Refining Realm."
The three of them were very lucky. It was really a great fortune for them to be able to survive.
"Cultivate well. Only with stronger strength can you fight against the Black Demon Sect martial artists. Otherwise, you won't be so lucky next time." After the Vice Principal finished speaking, he waved his hand and let Chen Zong and the other two leave.
The revival of such a powerful Black Demon Sect was not something Chen Zong and the other two could consider. Naturally, the True Martial Alliance's True Martial Realm experts would consider how to deal with it. What Chen Zong and the other two needed to do was to first recover from their injuries, then cultivate diligently, strive for a breakthrough, and step into the Strength Refining Realm.
"The Black Demon Sect is too scary." On the path down the mountain, Zhan Ying's face was filled with a wry smile.
"According to my understanding, even the number one Nangong Family in the Ultimate Martial Main City doesn't have more than ten True Martial Realm experts." The taciturn Yi Qianren suddenly said. This made Chen Zong and the other two even more aware of how scary the Black Demon Sect was.
"I think, even the Four Great Academies can't compare to the Black Demon Sect." Zhan Ying once again smiled wryly.
When Chen Zong heard this, a silvery white figure flashed in his mind. Especially that silvery white sword light. It was extremely sharp, as if nothing in the world could resist its slash.
"True Sword Academy … Silver Sword Star …"
When he heard this name, he had the impulse to draw his sword and show off his edge.
The era of kingdoms had ended, and the era of True Martial had begun. Under the True Martial Alliance's advocacy, martial arts techniques blossomed everywhere. The previous model was changed, and martial cities were built one after another, turning into a force dominated by clans.
Other than clans, there were also some gangs and so on.
Other than that, there were also martial academies built under the True Martial Alliance's advocacy.
For example, the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy was one of them. There were four other martial academies under the Ultimate Martial Academy's jurisdiction, and they were usually led by the Ultimate Martial Academy.
The other four main cities also had five martial academies under their jurisdiction. There were as many as twenty-five martial academies in the entire Eastern Continent.
Above the martial academies were the Four Great Academies. Unlike the martial academies, which were under the jurisdiction of the main cities, they were completely independent, detached, and extremely powerful.
If those who could enter the martial academies to cultivate were elites, then those who could enter the academies were the elites of the elites. Every one of them could become a Qi Refining martial artist.
The True Sword Academy was one of the Four Great Academies. As the name implied, it focused on sword training, and was the best place for sword training martial artists.
During this mission, two people died. Zhan Ying and Yi Qianren were severely injured. Fortunately, the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy did not mistreat them. They were given all kinds of healing pills and so on, allowing them to recover in a shorter time without leaving any sequelae.
Chen Zong was lucky to have the help of the mysterious sword tip. He had even broken through to the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. His injuries were the lightest, and he recovered quickly.
Other than that, they also received other compensation, which was a hundred thousand White Jade Coins and ten Blood Essence Pills.
However, in the eyes of Zhan Ying and the others, they would rather not have such compensation. The price was too high.
On the third floor of the Chief Disciple Building, Chen Zong was focused on cultivating.
The ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm was also known as the Blood Furnace. As the name implied, it continuously compressed and condensed the Qi and Blood of the eighth level of the Qi and Blood Realm until it condensed into a furnace under the heart.
The furnace could refine everything. Although the Blood and Blood Furnace could not do that, it could refine energy faster and better, transforming it into Qi and Blood Force to replenish consumption or improve cultivation.
At this level, even if one did not actively cultivate, the Blood and Blood Furnace would continue to burn and cultivate on its own, slowly improving one's cultivation until the peak of the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. Of course, the cultivation speed would be several times faster if one actively cultivated.
In addition, under the Blood and Blood Furnace, the consumption of Qi and Blood Force would be reduced to the extreme.
Everyone would consume Qi and Blood Force regardless of whether they were walking, sitting, or lying down. However, the higher one's cultivation level, the lower the consumption and the more one could maintain one's condition and be in the best state. One had to know that one's condition was very important. Although some martial artists had a high cultivation level and were powerful, they could not exert their full strength due to their poor condition and died.
If one's cultivation level was raised to the peak of the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Furnace, the consumption of Qi and Blood would be reduced to ten percent under the effect of the Blood and Blood Furnace. The remaining ninety-nine percent would be absorbed by the Blood and Blood Furnace and circulated in the body.
A Lesser Dragon-Subduing Hand was blasted out, and the terrifying Qi and Blood Force surged. When it hit the fine iron pillar, it vibrated and left a shallow palm print. If such a palm hit the head, it would be enough to shatter the head.
Chen Zong slashed out again. Under the force of ten thousand catties, the power of this sword became extremely terrifying, and it directly cut halfway into the fine iron pillar.
'My strength has indeed increased by a lot, but how did I use the sword that injured Blood Bat Envoy that day?'
Chen Zong fell into deep thought.
That sword was the Heaven Light Cloud Shadow Sword, and he knew very well how to use it. The problem was that when he used that sword, there was another change. It was that change that allowed him to easily avoid Blood Bat Envoy's sharp claws and slash his opponent's chest, causing serious injuries. Otherwise, if he could not hurt his opponent after colliding with his opponent's sharp claws, he would have died. He would not have been able to hold on until the silver sword star appeared.
The state at that time was very strange. It was as if all the strength in his body was unified and he could control it freely. It was a wonderful feeling.
Now, Chen Zong wanted to master such a sword. Once he mastered it, his strength would undoubtedly increase again, and not just by a little bit. He had a hunch that this was the case.
Chen Zong could only give up for the time being since he could not find a clue after thinking hard.
Martial arts was like this. If one could not find a clue, then they would temporarily give up. This meant that one's accumulation was not enough and the time was not right. Otherwise, it would not be good for one's self.
"Among the seven halls of the Seven Lights Martial Institution, Tianyao Hall is the most powerful. Every one of them is at least at the peak of the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. They are also very powerful, surpassing the chief senior brothers of each hall."
"Now that my cultivation has reached the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm, in terms of strength, I can enter Tianyao Hall."
Apart from some so-called privileges, the treatment of Tianyao Hall disciples was better than that of the chief senior brothers of each hall. In fact, those privileges were actually a kind of restraint and distraction. However, Tianyao Hall disciples did not need to care about anything. They only needed to enjoy the resources and cultivate wholeheartedly.
Entering Tianyao Hall could be said to be the wish of every disciple of the other six halls. Even the disciples of Tianyao Hall were the same. Once there was an opportunity, they would definitely seize it and not let it go.
Now that Chen Zong felt that he had the strength to do so, of course, he would not let it go.
"After this mission and experiencing the great terror between life and death, my cultivation has made a breakthrough. My True Sword Heavenly Art also shows signs of breaking through to the fifth level. I estimate that I will be able to successfully break through after a period of hard work."
"Then, should I wait until my True Sword Heavenly Art breaks through to the fifth level before challenging Tianyao Hall, or should I challenge Tianyao Hall now?"
"Let's do it now. The sooner I enter, the better. Time waits for no man, just like when I entered the Seven Lights Martial Institution in advance."
After making his decision, Chen Zong stood up and left the chief building. He headed to Instructor Yang's residence. It was also in Tianyao Hall, but it was more remote.
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