(The first guest to appear, a broader world slowly unfolds.)
Zhen Wu Calendar Year 395, May 10.
Chen Zong had been in the Clan Hall for eight months. This was the eighth time he won the King of the First Seat.
"Chen Zong, although I lost to you every time, my blood Qi has been tempered four times. Tomorrow, I will become a martial artist, earlier than you." Although Chen Zong lost, he was not discouraged because he was already used to it.
"Congratulations." Chen Zong smiled and said, "But you have to work harder. Otherwise, when I become a martial artist, I might surpass you."
"You won't have the chance." Chen Zong clenched his fist, full of confidence.
In the beginning, his blood Qi tempering was very slow. However, after the first tempering, the second and third tempering were significantly faster. Now, after eight months, he had completed the fourth tempering. He surpassed Chen Fenghua and other people who came in contact with the Tiger Roar Art earlier. He was considered talented. However, he did not know that Chen Zong was already tempering his blood Qi for the sixth time and was not far away from completing it.
Otherwise, he would not be so confident.
A jug of Huyang Bone Strengthening Wine had increased Chen Zong's blood Qi tempering speed.
"Within a month, I will definitely complete the sixth tempering." Chen Zong was very certain.
Zhen Wu Calendar Year 395, May 13.
In Chen Chu Yun's courtyard.
"Chen Zong, from tomorrow onwards, you don't have to come." Chen Chu Yun's eyes fell on Chen Zong's face. His tone was calm like water.
Chen Zong was puzzled.
"From tomorrow onwards, I will leave the Clan Hall and head to the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy." Chen Chu Yun could see the doubt in Chen Zong's eyes and explained, "Yesterday, I participated in the Wind Martial City's Battle of Heroes and won the top one hundred. I was accepted by the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy."
Chen Zong immediately understood, but he had more doubts.
What was the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy?
What was the Battle of Heroes in Wind Martial City?
"Do you know how big the Eastern Continent is?" Chen Chu Yun asked in a leisurely tone. Without waiting for Chen Zong to reply, he continued, "I don't know how big the Eastern Continent is. As far as I know, there are many Martial Cities on the Eastern Continent, and Martial Wind City is just one of them. Our Wind Martial City is close to the Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and Lightning Martial Cities respectively, forming a region known as the Seven Luminaries Lands. The Seven Luminaries Martial Academy is the largest power and is dedicated to nurturing elite martial artists. "
"Instructor, if you want to enter the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy, do you need to participate in the Martial Wind City's Battle of Heroes and enter the top 100?" Chen Zong asked with burning eyes, and his voice was like an unsheathed sword that emitted a shocking sharpness.
"There are conditions. You can't be older than 18 years old. If your cultivation base has reached the seventh level of the Qi and Blood realm, you'll be admitted without the need for a competition. If your cultivation base is below the seventh level of the Qi and Blood realm, you'll be able to enter the top 100 in the Battle of Heroes." Chen Chuyun said simply, "Now that you've gone through the sixth round of Blood Qi tempering, even if you can't break through to Qi and Blood Qi Stage Seven, you can at least reach Qi and Blood Qi Stage Six by the age of 18. With your strength, you'll be able to enter the top 100 in the Battle of Heroes."
"Instructor, I'll go to the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy as soon as possible." Chen Zong's tone was firm.
"Okay, I'll wait for you at the Martial Academy." Chen Chuyun smiled like a blooming snow lotus, beautiful beyond compare, "Also, from today onwards, you don't have to call me instructor. You can call me by my name or cousin."
"Then I'll call you Sister Yun." Chen Zong also smiled.
"Chen Zong, you must remember that our Chen Clan is not the only clan in the Martial Wind City." Chen Chuyun said seriously, "In the Martial Wind City, there are three aristocratic clans and five major clans. Our Chen Clan is only one of the five major clans. In addition, there are many smaller clans and forces. From what I know, this year, the three aristocratic clans and the other four major clans have produced a few geniuses. Some of them are not inferior to you, and there are two or three who are even stronger than you."
"Who are they?" Not only did Chen Zong not feel afraid, but a trace of excitement emerged in his heart. Currently, he was invincible among the Martial Disciples in the Chen Clan Hall.
"The three aristocratic clans are Tang Junluo from the Tang Clan, Li Zhenshi from the Li Clan, and Zhao Wangcheng from the Zhao Clan. From what I know, these three people are younger than you by one year, but they have already refined their blood Qi six times and are attempting to refine their blood Qi for the seventh time. Although I don't know if they will succeed, they might become your big rivals." Chen Chuyun said. If these words were heard by others, they would probably be ridiculed.
Who were these three people?
These three people were the disciples of the three aristocratic clans. They had prominent positions, outstanding talents, and tyrannical strength.
Who was Chen Zong?
He was just a kid from a branch family.
The comparison between the two parties was like a dragon and a snake.
However, no matter if it was Chen Chuyun or Chen Zong, they would not think that they were inferior to others. Being born with a noble background was nothing, and falling behind for a while was nothing. The one who chased after them and had the last laugh was the king.
"Cultivate well. Don't be greedy and advance prematurely. I will wait for you at the Seven Luminaries Martial Academy." Chen Chuyun smiled and took out a silk booklet from his arms and handed it to Chen Zong. "I obtained this book by chance. I am giving it to you now. I hope it will inspire you in your sword practice."
Chen Zong took it. The thin black silk booklet still had her body temperature and a trace of a young girl's fragrance.
The cover of the book was black, and there were three silver words on it.
Small Sword Scripture!
These three words were dazzling and eye-catching!
It made Chen Zong have a feeling that it was hard to look at it directly. It was as if the sharpness was restrained within, but also as if a sharp sword was unsheathed.
"Okay, go back and read the Small Sword Scripture in detail. Let's start today's training." Chen Chuyun said.
"Yes." Chen Zong kept the Small Sword Scripture in his arms.
Soon, the day's training ended. Chen Zong bid farewell to Chen Chuyun, somewhat reluctant to part.
After a few months of interaction, almost daily contact, and wholeheartedly teaching, the two were as close as siblings. Now that they were going to separate, it would be difficult for them to see each other for at least a few years. It was inevitable that they were reluctant to part.
However, both of them were resolute people and didn't dawdle. They both knew that today's separation was for a better reunion in the future.
After returning to the room and washing up, Chen Zong sat comfortably on the bed and picked up the silk booklet that Chen Chuyun gave him.
Small Sword Scripture!
The three silver words were still dazzling and eye-catching.
As if his heart was on a pilgrimage, Chen Zong slowly and gently flipped open the cover. His gaze fell on the top of the page. The three vigorous and powerful words jumped into his eyes.
Preface to the Sword!
His gaze moved down and flickered.
"Sword, the edge of the blade."
"Holding the sword, not for decoration, only to protect oneself and kill the enemy."
"Sword practice is not eating or drinking. It can't be so casual, not strolling and chatting. It can't be so idle."
"With the sword in hand, one must be sincere. Between bends and straight, one must be fearless and cut through all obstacles."
"Drawing the sword, decisively. Drawing the sword, without hesitation."
…
The sharp and forceful words formed one concise and powerful sentence after another, which made Chen Zong's heart beat wildly. His left hand unconsciously touched the iron sword beside him, and he had an impulse to draw it out of the sheath.
Looking at those words, Chen Zong seemed to see a peerless swordsman carving words with his sword.
After reading the Preface to the Sword, the second chapter was called Basic Swordsmanship. It was also the 18 Basic Moves taught by Chen Chuyun. After several months of practice, Chen Zong had already practiced the 18 Basic Moves to the point where he could use the sword according to his heart's desire. But after reading it carefully, he still had some insights.
The third chapter was called Four Secrets of Swordsmanship.
"There are four secrets of swordsmanship: Fast, Accurate, Steady, and Ruthless!"
"Fast is the only way to catch the enemy off guard and catch him off guard, making it impossible to guard against."
"Accurate is the only way to hit the target 100 times and never deviate."
"Steady is the only way to not miss and to handle it with ease."
"Ruthless is the only way to kill the enemy and cut through the thorns."
Reading it again, Chen Zong found that it was more intuitive than Chen Chuyun's verbal instruction. But at present, Chen Zong had only practiced the Three-Word Secrets. He hadn't really practiced the Ruthless Secrets yet.
Reading it carefully, there were also explanations and training methods of the Four-Word Secrets. Turning to the last chapter, there was a signature at the bottom right corner — Xuan Bingzi!
"Xuan Bingzi?"
"Who is this?"
"No matter who it is, he must be a master of swordsmanship to be able to write such a small sword manual." Chen Zong's heart was filled with admiration.
The next day, Chen Zong still went to Chen Chuyun's courtyard, but the gate was closed. After standing in front of the gate for a long time, Chen Zong turned around and left. He secretly decided that one day, he would live in this courtyard.
May 20th, year 395 of the Zhenwu Calendar.
In a corner of the martial arts field.
"Chen Zong, take the blade."
The blade light flashed and turned into a continuous momentum, like a waterfall rushing toward Chen Zong.
It was faster, more urgent, and fiercer!
Chen Zong drew his sword and performed three sword techniques at the perfect level in an instant. Under the continuous changes, he couldn't break Chen Fenghua's blade light. Instead, he was forced to retreat a few steps.
Chen Fenghua kept attacking. The perfect level of the Chain Blade Technique was endless, like the surging waves of the sea, wave after wave. Chen Zong kept swinging his sword, but he could only keep retreating.
After forcing Chen Zong to retreat ten steps, Chen Fenghua withdrew his blade and sheathed it.
"Hahahaha, Chen Zong, I finally defeated you." Chen Fenghua's face was full of smiles. It was hard to see his usual calmness.
"Congratulations." Chen Zong didn't feel depressed at all. Instead, he smiled. From the moment Chen Fenghua attacked, he could see that his opponent had broken through to the fourth level of the Qi and Blood realm, becoming a martial artist.
That was the only way Chen Fenghua could exert the force of a thousand pounds and increase the power of the Chain Blade Technique.
"Chen Zong, cultivate hard and try to break through as soon as possible," Chen Fenghua patted Chen Zong's shoulder and said proudly.
He couldn't help it. He was full of confidence at that time, but he was defeated by Chen Zong eight times in a row. It was a big blow. Now that he became a martial artist before Chen Zong, he couldn't express the bitterness in his heart.
May 25th, year 395 of the Zhenwu calendar.
Chen Yong, who always had a straight face, and Chen Ying, who had a sharp gaze, arrived.
"Congratulations." Chen Zong was the first to speak. From their complexion and aura, Chen Zong determined that they had both broken through to the fourth level of the Qi and Blood realm and became martial artists.
"Hmph, Chen Zong, I'm one step ahead of you," Chen Ying said with a snort.
"I finally beat you once," Chen Yong said with a smile.
Then, they left.
Chen Zong couldn't help but be speechless. How badly did he beat these four people that they came to him to show off as soon as they broke through?
"You all broke through after tempering your Blood Qi four times. Although I'm one step behind, I can still temper my Blood Qi six times. When that time comes, I'll still be able to beat you." Chen Zong couldn't help but smile when he thought of the scene where he defeated the four of them again in the future.
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