There were two ways to enter Tianyao Hall.
The first way was to pass through the Bronze Man Tower within the time limit. However, the Mechanism Tower only opened once a year.
The second way was to directly challenge a Tianyao Hall disciple. This was the most common way.
Currently, Tianyao Hall had a total of twenty-eight disciples. Arranged in order, there were twenty-eight rankings. As long as one fought with the disciple with the lowest ranking and remained undefeated within fifteen minutes, one would be qualified to enter Tianyao Hall as a disciple.
Unfortunately, Chen Zong's opponent was the twenty-eighth and twenty-seventh ranked disciple. They were temporarily out and could only fight the twenty-sixth ranked disciple. It was the former chief disciple of Tianyao Hall, Xu Zhantian.
The challenge was held in the arena under the gaze of many Seven Lights Martial Institution disciples. The referee was an instructor of Tianyao Hall.
"That day, I felt that you were different. I didn't expect you to be so far beyond my expectations." Standing ten meters away from Chen Zong, Xu Zhantian laughed loudly.
"Please advise me, Senior Brother Xu." Chen Zong smiled and said.
"I don't dare to advise you. My strength may not be stronger than yours." Xu Zhantian was not stupid and was not complacent. He thought that he could defeat Chen Zong just because he was a disciple of Tianyao Hall. Although he did not go to watch the battle between Chen Zong and Bai Yushan, he received detailed information and knew the result.
At that time, Chen Zong was only at the eighth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. Now, his Qi and Blood were exuberant like a burning furnace. It was obvious that he was at the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. Needless to say, his strength had definitely become stronger.
"Remember, you are not allowed to use forbidden arts or deliberately hurt others." The instructor of Tianyao Hall said, "The challenge … begins!"
"Chen Shidi, please." Xu Zhantian pulled out the saber on his back. The blade was three and a half fingers wide. The back of the saber was thin and slightly curved, forming a perfect arc. The tip of the saber was astonishingly sharp.
This saber was not only good at slashing but also stabbing. It was shining with a cold light. The blade seemed to have a blurry green light. It looked dazzling. It was a top-notch precious iron saber.
Becoming a chief disciple of a hall could obtain a precious iron weapon or a gold-threaded inner armor. However, it was only borrowed. Without the status of a chief disciple, it must be returned. Tianyao Hall was different.... Becoming a disciple of Tianyao Hall could directly obtain a precious iron weapon and a gold-threaded inner armor.
"Chen Shidi, take this." Xu Zhan Tian took a step forward, and when he landed, he immediately crossed five meters. With only two steps alternating, his blade chopped down on Chen Zong's head. The blade light was sharp and direct, firm and overbearing. The light stretched into a line, as if it could split the ring.
Chen Zong could feel the terrifying air pressure coming from the saber. He could feel the sharpness of the blade cutting through his body.
A melodious sound reverberated out, everyone only felt as if there was a flash of frost in front of their eyes, directly aiming for Xu Zhan Tian's throat. A dot of light blossomed like a cold star, that was Chen Zong's sword.
Even though it was just an ordinary stab, there was still an indescribable feeling to it, as if it had reached a higher level.
Xu Zhan Tian immediately changed his move. The blade that was chopping down was instantly retracted and placed horizontally in front of his throat. It was like an iron chain blocking the river, cutting off everything.
Unexpectedly, Chen Zong's sword changed in a flash, pointing at Xu Zhan Tian's left shoulder, forcing Xu Zhan Tian to change his move again. Chen Zong's sword changed again, cutting towards Xu Zhan Tian's throat.
Although Xu Zhan Tian was powerful, he had only reached the level of One Blade Five Transformations. Under Chen Zong's One Blade Six Transformations, he was immediately forced to retreat.
"You are indeed powerful, One Blade Six Transformations. In this aspect, I am not as good as you." Xu Zhan Tian sighed from the bottom of his heart. He directly admitted his own shortcomings, but his eyes were filled with fighting spirit, "However, the outcome of a battle has never been decided by one aspect. Next, I will bring out all of my strength except for the forbidden technique."
As soon as his voice fell, Xu Zhan Tian's aura suddenly skyrocketed, as if he was carrying a fighting spirit that soared into the sky. His entire body seemed to have become even taller. He leaped up and pounced towards Chen Zong, chopping down with his blade. This blade was like a volcanic eruption, its power was more than twice as strong as before. The astonishing blade wind seemed to be able to cut open rocks.
Chen Zong still did not retreat. The Fake Frost Sword pierced through the air. The sword light was stunning, like frost and snow streaking across the vast sky, carrying a trace of coldness. In a flash, it followed the blade light and attacked Xu Zhan Tian.
This sword was often a bit faster than Xu Zhan Tian's blade. If Xu Zhan Tian insisted on chopping down, he would inevitably be chopped by Chen Zong's sword first.
In the face of danger, Xu Zhan Tian did not have the intention to withdraw his blade. Instead, he flew up and kicked Chen Zong's arm that was holding the sword.
Chen Zong's sword also did not deviate. His left hand used the Lesser Subduing Dragon Hand and slapped towards Xu Zhan Tian's leg. It was incomparably fierce, like the wind and thunder.
The palm and leg collided, bursting out with a terrifying power. The air rippled like water, but the two people's swords were very stable and still attacked each other.
This time, Xu Zhan Tian had no choice but to change his move. He slashed his blade towards the sword light, and his other leg also kicked out, borrowing the force to retreat.
Before landing, Chen Zong's footsteps were like water gliding forward. His sword swayed, straight in the middle of a curve, stabbing towards Xu Zhan Tian at an even faster speed.
"Good." The eyes of the Tianyao Hall instructor lit up.
When Chen Zong's sword stabbed out, he deliberately used force to shake it, causing the sword to bend and instantly straighten. Naturally, it would burst out with a driving force, causing the sword's speed to increase in an instant. It also had a kind of determination to pierce through everything in front of it.
This was not a martial art. It could be said that it had nothing to do with martial arts, but it must be taken seriously. It was a kind of application, a kind of skill. Either one had to go through a lot of practice to be able to detect and master it, or one had a unique talent in the application of power.
Do not underestimate this kind of skill. If two people were of equal strength and one knew some small tricks, they would often be able to gain the upper hand unknowingly and win.
Retreat, retreat, retreat!
Xu Zhan Tian's footsteps were very fast, but reality proved that retreating was not as fast as entering. He had no choice but to wave his blade. The blade's light danced together, forming an impenetrable wall.
It had to be said that Xu Zhan Tian's strength was still very strong. He was much stronger than Bai Yushan a few months ago. At that time, Chen Zong might not have been able to defeat him, but now, Chen Zong's strength had increased even more.
Sword!
The sword was like frost and snow filling the air. In one second, there were several sword strikes. The sword strikes were continuous, and the sound of clashing swords filled the air. Sparks flew everywhere. It was very dazzling.
For every sword strike, Chen Zong would use a small trick to make the blade bend and then straighten it naturally. With his own strength, it became faster and stronger. At first, he was still a little shaky, but he quickly became proficient.
With every sword strike, Xu Zhan Tian would feel the blade vibrate, impacting his wrist and arm, and begin to feel numb.
Chen Zong's sword was very fast, so Xu Zhan Tian could only keep parrying. It was very difficult to find a chance to counterattack.
"Stop." The Tianyao Hall's instructor suddenly said. Chen Zong's sword and Xu Zhan Tian's blade stopped at the same time.
"Chen Zong, you have passed the challenge. You are qualified to become a disciple of Tianyao Hall. Report to Tianyao Hall today." The instructor quickly said.
Persisting for a quarter of an hour without being defeated was one way. The other way was to get the instructor's approval.
The Tianyao Hall disciple who was challenged must show his true strength. If he did not show mercy, the instructor would naturally be able to tell. Once he showed mercy, the challenge would be immediately judged as a failure. Even the Tianyao Hall disciple who was challenged would be punished. Depending on the severity of the situation, the heaviest punishment would be expulsion from Tianyao Hall.
Punishment was one thing, but the main thing was to lose face. No one would be so stupid to make such a mistake.
Apart from not using any ranked martial arts and forbidden techniques, Xu Zhan Tian did not show mercy. However, he was suppressed by Chen Zong. It was enough to show that Chen Zong's strength was not inferior to Xu Zhan Tian.
Xu Zhan Tian and Chen Zong were somewhat unsatisfied. After all, they had only fought for a few minutes. However, the instructor did not care so much.
"Congratulations, congratulations. After entering Tianyao Hall, your progress will be a lot faster." Zhan Ying was very envious. His injuries had not healed yet, and it would take a while. When the time came, he would also have to work hard and strive to enter Tianyao Hall as soon as possible.
"After this life and death experience, after your injuries are healed, you should have obvious progress." Chen Zong said.
"Yes." Zhan Ying nodded. He had this confidence.
Chen Zong returned to Tianyao Hall to tidy up.
"Brother, I didn't expect you to be ahead of me." Chen Chu Yun smiled. It was like an ice lotus blooming on a snowy mountain. It was strangely beautiful, causing Chen Zong to be slightly dazed. Chen Chu Yun rarely smiled.
After bidding farewell to Chen Chu Yun, Li Zhenshi, and the others, Chen Zong left for Tianyao Hall.
After Chen Zong left, the chief disciple position of Tianyao Hall was empty. In the end, it was taken by Chen Chu Yun. Chen Chu Yun's cultivation had broken through to the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. His sword skills were fierce and tyrannical, and it was difficult to find a match in Tianyao Hall.
Tianyao Hall's position was higher than Tianyao Hall. It was above the six halls. Chen Zong reported.
"Tianyao Hall exists for the sake of the Four Great Academies." The Tianyao Hall instructor said directly.
Chen Zong listened attentively.
"Every Tianyao Hall disciple's only task is to cultivate diligently. It would be best if they could break through to the Qi Refining Realm. That would mean that they would have a ninety percent chance of entering the Four Great Academies." The instructor spoke with assurance. "Even if they can't break through, they must do their best to improve their strength and strive to enter the Four Great Academies to strengthen the academy's reputation."
"When you first enter Tianyao Hall, you can choose a Precious Iron Weapon and a Golden Silk Inner Armor. If you already have a Precious Iron Weapon and a Golden Silk Inner Armor, you can exchange them for Jade Coins. You will also receive twenty thousand White Jade Coins every month."
"In addition, the disciples of the Tianyao Hall can read and study any martial arts of the Martial Arts Institute that are below the Superior Grade of the Human Level. However, if you want to practice the Superior Grade of the Human Level martial arts, you must enter the top ten."
There was a ranking list for Tianyao Hall disciples. There were a total of twenty-eight people. Now, including Chen Zong, he was twenty-ninth. It seemed easy to enter the top ten, but in reality, it was not easy.
In addition, he could receive pills for treating external and internal injuries for free. However, he did not need pills that could help with cultivation because every Tianyao Hall disciple's cultivation had reached the peak of the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. Pills that could help one break through to the Qi Refining Realm were too precious.
"Do you have any questions?" The instructor asked after he finished speaking.
"No." Chen Zong said.
"The Four Great Academies recruit disciples once every three years. This time, there is still half a year. Cultivate well and see if you can stand out and become a disciple of the Four Great Academies." The instructor finally said.
Chen Zong had the Fake Frost Flowing Sword. When he was the Head Senior Brother of Tianyao Hall, he had chosen the Golden Silk Inner Armor. However, he had already returned it. Now, he had obtained another Golden Silk Inner Armor and two hundred thousand White Jade Coins. He had also obtained a few Grass Returning Pills, which were quite effective in treating internal injuries.
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