The Tianwu Academy had arranged good accommodations for the people from the three great academies. There were pavilions, terraces, and pavilions, and the scenery was unique. As for the people from the other factions, their treatment was slightly worse.
However, no one cared about this. The Tianwu Academy was still a colossus to them, an existence that they couldn't fight against. Even if they managed to obtain a spot and comprehend the martial way, becoming a True Martial Realm expert in the future, they still wouldn't be able to challenge the Tianwu Academy.
The battle for a spot in the True Martial Painting of Enlightenment would take place the next day. Today was everyone's resting time. They would get rid of the fatigue from their journey and recharge their energy. They would be prepared for tomorrow's battle, so as not to affect the final outcome of the battle.
The True Sword Garden was the temporary accommodation that the Tianwu Academy had arranged for the people from the True Sword Academy.
In a corner of the huge garden, Chen Zong was practicing his sword. Sword light danced, and every move was clear. It was the Eighteen Fundamental Forms.
The more Chen Zong cultivated, the more he understood the importance of a strong foundation. Only with a strong foundation could he reach a higher level.
Xuan Jianzi and You Jianzi were resting in their rooms.
"I don't understand what's so good about such a simple sword technique." Lin Hao looked at it for a while, but he couldn't see anything special about the Eighteen Fundamental Forms. He couldn't help but twitch his mouth. He didn't deliberately raise his voice, nor did he try to hide it. Everyone around him could hear it, including Chen Zong.
"That's because we don't know enough. Otherwise, why would the Academy Master let him participate in the True Martial Dao Comprehension Painting's spot battle?" Liu Ze laughed. It sounded like he was praising Chen Zong, but his tone was sharp and sarcastic.
"Three months ago, his cultivation was only at the early stage of the Fifth Revolution of the Energy Training Realm. Even if he took pills every day for the past three months, it would be good if he could reach the Sixth Revolution of the Energy Training Realm. I really don't know what he's doing here. He's just embarrassing himself." Lin Hao didn't hide his sarcasm.
Xuan Jianzi and You Jianzi had both reached the Eighth Cycle of the Force Training Realm, while the other four had reached the Seventh Cycle of the Force Training Realm. Although Chen Zong had shown extraordinary talent and potential, he was only at the Fifth Cycle of the Force Training Realm three months ago.
That could only mean that the other party had accumulated a great deal of power during the initial stages of the Force Training stage. After breaking through to the middle stages of the Force Training stage, he was able to advance by leaps and bounds from the Fourth Cycle of the Force Training stage to the early stages of the Fifth Cycle. After that, he would enter the stage of slow growth.
Therefore, no matter how fast one was in three months, they would at most reach the early stages of the Sixth Refinement Stage. With such a cultivation level, no matter how strong they were, they would not be able to compete with someone who had reached the Seventh Refinement Stage. Participating in the True Martial Painting of Enlightenment was simply looking for trouble.
Lin Hao and Liu Ze felt that even if they couldn't get a spot in the end, they should at least have the strength to fight. They couldn't lose too quickly, or else it would be embarrassing. Therefore, they were very dissatisfied with Chen Zong.
However, the spots were decided by Enlightened Master Huan Yun and the other elders. They had no right to interfere. They could only mock Chen Zong verbally to satisfy their cravings.
No matter what they said, Chen Zong ignored them and continued to practice his sword. Lin Hao and Liu Ze felt that this attitude of disregard was very boring. They were hoping to anger Chen Zong and make him attack. They wanted to use this opportunity to teach him a lesson and make him retreat.
At this moment, two people rushed into the True Sword Garden and quickly scanned the area.
"Where is Chen Zong?"
"Come out."
The two people were wearing the Sky Martial Academy's martial robes. As soon as they entered the True Sword Garden, they scanned the area and shouted at the same time.
Lin Hao and Liu Ze both looked at Chen Zong.
"Why are you looking for me?" Chen Zong sheathed his sword and said calmly.
"Three months ago, in the Western Wasteland, it was you who stole the Minor Breakthrough Fruit and killed two of our Sky Martial Academy's junior brothers."
"You will pay for this."
As soon as they finished speaking, one of them moved quickly like a galloping horse or a panther. As the wind whistled, he clenched his fist and punched out. The punch pierced through the air and smashed towards Chen Zong's face.
Chen Zong recognized this person. It was the Sky Martial Academy's disciple who had chased after him in the Western Wasteland. He was blocked by Shi Changqing, and his sixth circulation realm aura spread out. If this punch landed, his entire face would be caved in.
However, Chen Zong's strength was not as strong as it had been back then.
With a wave of his right arm, a cold sword light pierced through the air. It was so cold and sharp that it caused his opponent to involuntarily tremble. His eyes reflected a cold light that was sharp to the extreme. Before the sword arrived, the light was so dazzling that it almost blinded his eyes, making it difficult to look at it directly.
"How is this possible?" The opponent was shocked. Three months ago, in the Western Wasteland, Chen Zong's cultivation was only at the fourth circulation realm. He could kill him with one move. But now, he felt a great threat from this sword.
"Sixth circulation realm!"
"Sixth circulation realm pinnacle!"
Lin Hao and Liu Ze's expressions changed.
They had guessed that Chen Zong's cultivation was at most at the early stage of the sixth circulation realm, or even at the pinnacle of the fifth circulation realm. They had not expected him to reach the pinnacle of the sixth circulation realm. This kind of speed was too terrifying.
The two of them looked as disgusted as if they had eaten a big green fly.
Just a moment ago, they had mocked and ridiculed Chen Zong. Now, they regretted it. Chen Zong was not even twenty years old, but his cultivation was already at the pinnacle of the sixth circulation realm. This kind of talent was not inferior to the Seven Swordmasters. It was unwise to offend such a genius.
The two of them wondered if they should apologize to Chen Zong and resolve the conflict.
The other Sky Martial Academy disciple also made his move. He unsheathed his long saber, and the light from the saber was like a waterfall. The aura of the sixth circulation realm spread out.
Swoosh!
The sword split into two and pierced towards the two Sky Martial Academy disciples. The terrifying aura brought about a shocking sword pressure. It landed on their bodies, as if it was going to pierce through them.
One sword broke the long saber, while the other pierced the wrist. There was no way to dodge.
The second sword slashed towards the saber-wielding Sky Martial Academy disciple. The terrifying sword made him feel as if he was going to be cut in half.
After all, this was the Sky Martial Academy. Chen Zong could not kill, so he used a palm strike instead. The other party was forced to retreat, and blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth.
"Scram!" Chen Zong was not polite at all. His sharp tone caused the two to tremble uncontrollably.
"This is the Sky Martial Academy's territory. You are the ones who should scram," the saber-wielding disciple said angrily.
"Do you have the right to do so?" Liu Ze walked over with large strides. The aura of the seventh circulation realm spread out and landed on the other party, giving them a lot of pressure.
"The True Sword Garden now belongs to the True Sword Academy. You two trespassed without permission. Even if we kill you, the Sky Martial Academy can't say anything." Lin Hao also walked over. This was a chance for him to mend his relationship with Chen Zong.
The two of them were able to reach the seventh circulation realm before the age of twenty-four. They were not fools. They knew very well who they could not offend.
For someone like Chen Zong, whose talent and potential surpassed theirs, even if they could not befriend him, it was best not to become his enemy.
The two Sky Martial Academy disciples were extremely angry. They were so angry that their bodies trembled. However, they did not dare to attack again because they knew that Lin Hao's words made sense.
"Good, good, good. You both want to comprehend the True Martial Dao Understanding Painting. Just wait."
"Chen Zong, you killed our Sky Martial Academy's junior brother. This matter will not be settled so easily. Tomorrow's entry battle will be the time for you to pay for it."
After saying those words, the two Sky Martial Academy disciples angrily left the True Sword Garden.
"Hahahaha, two cowards." Lin Hao laughed. In fact, even if the two of them did not leave, Lin Hao would not dare to kill them. At most, he would teach them a lesson.
After all, this was the Sky Martial Academy. Killing a Sky Martial Academy disciple here was equivalent to slapping the academy's face. No matter who was in the wrong, it would not be a good thing.
"Junior brother Chen Zong, please don't take our discussion to heart." Lin Hao turned to face Chen Zong and said embarrassedly.
"Yeah, we mean no harm." Liu Ze also said.
"What were the two of you talking about?" Chen Zong asked in surprise. However, a trace of a smile flashed in his eyes.
"It's best that you didn't hear it." Lin Hao and Liu Ze laughed.
Of course, they knew that it was impossible for Chen Zong not to hear it. His reply showed that he did not care about it.
"Chen Shidi, your talent is really frightening. We originally thought that it would be good if you could reach the peak of the fifth revolution, or even the early stage of the sixth revolution. Who would have thought that you would reach the peak of the sixth revolution?" Lin Hao could not help but exclaim.
"It's all because of the academy's support." Chen Zong smiled.
"Chen Shidi, you are too humble. If you are not outstanding enough, even if the academy supports you, it won't be of much use." Liu Ze smiled.
"Oh right, Chen Shidi, I have a question, but I don't know if I should say it." Lin Hao hesitated.
"Senior brother Lin, please ask." Since Lin Hao's attitude was good, Chen Zong did not mind giving him face.
"Just now, I saw you practicing the sword. It was all very simple moves. What's the secret behind them?" Lin Hao asked. Liu Ze also stared at Chen Zong, waiting for an answer.
"It's to strengthen the foundation." Chen Zong replied. "From personal experience, the 18 basic moves can be of help to the training of the Ranked sword techniques."
Lin Hao and Liu Ze were deep in thought.
"Chen Shidi, we won't disturb you any longer." Lin Hao said and bid farewell to Liu Ze.
Chen Zong retracted his gaze and resumed his sword training.
Lin Hao and Liu Ze were deep in thought as they walked. They were not stupid. In fact, they were quite smart. It was just that they used to put all their effort into training and training their Ranked sword techniques.
This was the practice of many martial artists. Depending on the stage, they would have a different training plan. Normally, when one's foundation was strong enough, they would not purposely strengthen it, just like Chen Zong. However, after hearing Chen Zong's words, the two of them began to reflect.
If it were a normal martial artist who had reached the Sixth Revolution of the Qi Refining Realm, they would not have paid attention to him. However, Chen Zong was not a normal martial artist. He was a top genius. In terms of talent and potential, he was even better than the Seven Swordsmen. The words of someone like him carried a lot of weight.
Late at night.
Chen Zong sat cross-legged on the soft bed, practicing the Thundercrash Sword Force.
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