Swords were drawn, the wind stopped, and even the clouds seemed to stop. The air seemed to have frozen.
Chen Zong's eyes were sharp. They landed mainly on the candidate, Guan Yunxi. He also locked onto Wang Zhaolong from the corner of his eyes to prevent him from suddenly attacking.
Those who were in the top 30 of the mountaineering list were definitely not as simple as beginner three-star. They were probably more than intermediate three-star. Any one of them could be considered a strong opponent.
Maybe this time, he would have to use the power of the Dragon Elephant Bracelet.
Guan Yunxi's eyes were getting colder and colder. She was so cold that she could freeze everything. Her red martial robe fluttered as if it was hit by a strong wind. The red whip in her hand was like a snake slithering in the air.
"Kid, you're only in the middle of the eighth transformation of the Qi Refining realm, but you have a fighting strength close to three-star. This means that you're very talented. But talent is talent, and strength is strength. You'd better lower your head. Otherwise, you'll suffer if you anger Junior Sister Guan." Wang Zhaolong spoke again. This time, his tone was better than before. He seemed to have realized Chen Zong's amazing potential and was unwilling to be enemies with Chen Zong.
But he cared more about Guan Yunxi's feelings. That was why he advised her.
Chen Zong did not answer. He held the Red Thunder Sword in front of him and his eyes became sharper.
He would fight at all costs!
"What are you doing?" The gentle voice was slightly stern. It was familiar. Chen Zong saw Instructor Liu's figure from the corner of his eye. He was striding toward them.
The aura of the Genuine Martial Realm caused the tense atmosphere to dissipate into nothingness.
"Yunxi, I know you have a good relationship with Ms. Zhao and want to stand up for her. But you have to know that it was Ms. Zhao who broke the rules that day. And the rules were set by your father, the Marquis of Linshan." Instructor Liu glanced at them and knew what was going on. He said, "Besides, Chen Zong's potential is extraordinary. When the Marquis of Linshan returns, he will most likely summon him personally."
This seemed unexpected, but it was also within reason.
Guan Yunxi was the daughter of the Marquis of Linshan. Perhaps Instructor Liu could kill her with one finger. But because of his status, he did not dare to put on the airs of an instructor. He could only persuade her half-softly and half-harshly.
Guan Yunxi didn't know if she listened to Instructor Liu's words or if she knew that she couldn't teach Chen Zong a lesson because Instructor Liu was here. She shook her right hand and wrapped the red whip around her waist.
He shot a final glance at Chen Zong, his eyes filled with warning. It was as if he was telling Chen Zong not to go to the Marquis of Linshan under any circumstances. Otherwise, the consequences would be dire.
"Goodbye, Instructor." Wang Zhaolong bowed to Instructor Liu and left with Guan Yunxi.
"Thank you, Teacher." Chen Zong walked over and saluted. If Instructor Liu hadn't appeared in time, it wouldn't have been so easy.
"You have to be careful. Maybe next time, Guan Yunxi will find trouble with you again, and so will others." Instructor Liu smiled and said, "If you can fight back, fight back. If you can't, sometimes you have to take a step back."
Chen Zong nodded.
"Oh right, you can also go to the Martial Arts Pavilion to choose a cultivation method and martial arts. You can also choose a secret technique that can make you stronger," Instructor Liu said.
"Thank you, instructor. I'm going to the Martial Arts Pavilion," Chen Zong said.
"Go ahead. Choose a secret technique well." Instructor Liu nodded, but he didn't give Chen Zong any advice. After all, he wasn't familiar with Chen Zong enough. He didn't know whether his advice was good or bad. If he was wrong, he would be responsible.
After saying that, Instructor Liu walked up to the Mountaineering Roll. Chen Zong retracted his gaze and walked toward the Martial Arts Pavilion.
The Martial Arts Pavilion was as majestic as a mountain. It stood on the ground, giving Chen Zong the feeling that it was indestructible.
An old man was taking a nap. He was the manager of the Martial Arts Pavilion, an expert in the Real Martial Arts Realm. When Chen Zong arrived, the old man opened his eyes. Deep in his turbid eyes, there was a glimmer of light.
Chen Zong took out a token. On the front was 89, and on the back was the outline of a mountain. This was the Mountaineering Roll token. 89 represented 89th place.
"New disciple on the Mountaineering Roll. What's your name?" the old man asked.
"Chen Zong."
"You can choose any Cultivation Method or Martial Arts Technique. You can also choose a secret technique on the top floor," the old man said. Then he warned, "Remember, you can only choose one secret technique with the key. After you choose, you can't choose a second one. Otherwise, you'll have to bear the consequences."
"Yes." Chen Zong nodded. He took the black key and officially walked into the Martial Arts Pavilion.
At first glance, there were books everywhere. They were unguarded and could be read at will.
Chen Zong's sharp eyes quickly scanned the books. Soon, he found a few books that interested him. He wrote down the names and then walked to the second floor. The second floor recorded all kinds of Cultivation Methods. There were Human Level and Earth Level, but there was no Heaven Level.
With the Origin Breaking Force, these Cultivation Methods were not attractive to Chen Zong, but it didn't stop him from understanding.
"There are 37 complete Superior Human Level Cultivation Methods, 58 incomplete Superior Human Level Cultivation Methods, 23 complete Superior Earth Level Cultivation Methods, and 36 incomplete Superior Earth Level Cultivation Methods."
Chen Zong was surprised.
In the Eastern Land, there was only one complete Superior Earth Level Cultivation Method in the Four Great Academies. Even in the Real Martial Arts Alliance, there were only two or three complete Superior Earth Level Cultivation Methods. The gap was too big.
However, there was no Superior Level Cultivation Method here.
On the third floor, there were only Human Level and Earth Level Martial Arts Techniques.
"There are 63 complete Superior Human Level Martial Arts Techniques, 89 incomplete Superior Human Level Martial Arts Techniques, 59 complete Superior Earth Level Martial Arts Techniques, and 73 incomplete Superior Earth Level Martial Arts Techniques."
The level of Martial Arts in the Eastern Land could not be compared with here.
Chen Zong felt that this was the real world of Martial Arts.
The key was the sword techniques.
"Great Flying Dragon Sword"
"Sword Technique of Cloud and Mist"
"Sword Technique of Light"
Chen Zong picked up one Superior Earth Level Sword Technique after another and read it slowly.
Here, there was no time limit. He could stay as long as he wanted. This was the privilege of being a disciple of the Mountaineer List.
Soon, Chen Zong finished reading all the complete Superior Earth Level Sword Techniques and memorized them with his powerful memory. There were nine of them in total.
Then, he looked at the incomplete Superior Earth Level Sword Techniques. There were 15 of them.
After resting for a while to organize the information, Chen Zong picked up a Superior Earth Level Sword Technique and read it.
His eidetic memory allowed Chen Zong to memorize more sword techniques. Chen Zong might not use most of the sword techniques in battle, nor would he spend time to practice them. However, he could broaden his horizons and increase his accumulation of sword techniques. The accumulation of quantity would eventually lead to a qualitative change.
After memorizing dozens of Superior Earth Level Sword Techniques, Chen Zong felt a little uncomfortable. It was as if too much information had been stuffed into his head.
"That's it for now. I'll come back later," Chen Zong said to himself and went to the fourth floor.
What was recorded on this level was neither cultivation methods nor martial arts, but secret techniques.
At a glance, there were a total of seven secret techniques on the fourth floor.
Every secret technique was in the shape of a book and was sealed in a lattice. The surface of the lattice was covered with a layer of light. Chen Zong stretched out his hand and touched it gently. The light screen was incomparably tough, preventing him from touching the secret techniques in the lattice.
However, through the light screen, he could see the names and introductions of the secret techniques.
Burning Blood Combat Technique: Burn one's Qi and blood in exchange for a short period of increase in inner strength, increasing combat strength. Those without strong Qi and blood cannot cultivate this.
"Burning one's Qi and blood to increase combat strength is many times more powerful than the Burning Blood Technique and Boiling Blood Technique in the Qi and blood realm," Chen Zong said to himself.
"I have pure Yang Qi and blood. If I use the Burning Blood Combat Technique, how much combat strength will increase?" Chen Zong guessed. However, he did not cultivate it, so he was not sure.
Body of Tiger Strength: Using extreme training methods and pills to strengthen one's body and increase the upper limit of one's physical strength. Those without great willpower cannot cultivate this.
"Increase the upper limit of one's physical strength …" Chen Zong was slightly stunned. This seemed to be easy to understand. A normal person's physical strength limit was five hundred kilograms. This Body of Tiger Strength secret technique used suitable pills and extreme training methods to increase one's physical strength limit to two thousand kilograms, three thousand kilograms, or even four thousand kilograms. However, it did not break the human body's limit.
"I broke the human body's limit and cultivated the Mixed Yuan Body. This Body of Tiger Strength probably has no effect on me."
Strength Concentration Technique: Increase the purity of inner strength and increase the power of inner strength. Those without great willpower cannot cultivate this.
"There's such a secret technique?" Chen Zong was slightly surprised.
If a martial artist cultivated the technique to its limit and reached the peak of the Ninth Transformation of the Qi Refining realm, cultivating the Strength Concentration Technique would be one way to increase their strength.
However, he did not know how much inner strength the Strength Concentration Technique could purify.
Wind Riding Technique: Be as light as a swallow and ride the wind. Greatly increase movement speed.
Three Changes of Rotating Force: Increase the power of inner strength for a short period of time after use. After use, all inner strength will be exhausted.
Mad Demon Combat Technique: Be like a mad demon after use. Your strength will increase greatly and your mind will be affected. You will not be able to distinguish between friend and foe.
Chen Zong looked at each of the techniques one by one until he reached the last one.
Spirit Sword: Refine one's mental strength and condense it into a sword. Those without great willpower and strong mental strength cannot cultivate this technique. This secret technique is incomplete.
"Burning Blood Combat Technique, Strength Concentration Technique, Wind Riding Technique, Three Changes of Rotating Force, and Spirit Sword."
Among the seven secret techniques, five of them tempted Chen Zong, but he could only choose one of them.
After eliminating the Strength Concentration Technique and Wind Riding Technique, Chen Zong also eliminated the Three Changes of Rotating Force.
Pure Yang Qi, blood, and mental strength were his strengths. They were stronger, more vigorous, and more tenacious than martial artists of the same level. However, he had to choose between them.
"Spirit Sword is incomplete …" Chen Zong muttered to himself.
Perhaps choosing the Burning Blood Combat Technique was the right choice. However, for some reason, Chen Zong wanted the Spirit Sword more.
"I'll follow my heart."
He picked up the secret technique key and placed it on the Spirit Sword's light screen. The light screen melted. Chen Zong reached out and took out the Spirit Sword's book. He was going to take it back and study it slowly.
He went down to the first floor and took out a few books that he had memorized before. He handed them to the old man for registration.
"Spirit Sword." The old man looked at Chen Zong in surprise. "This secret technique is incomplete and extremely difficult to cultivate. If you're not careful, you might hurt yourself. I can't believe you chose it."
"Maybe I can master it," Chen Zong replied with a smile.
The old man shook his head and did not advise him anymore. He just finished registering.
"Remember, these books must be returned within three months. The Spirit Sword must be returned within a month. Don't teach it to others." The old man's tone was stern.
"Yes." Chen Zong took the books and left the Martial Arts Pavilion after bowing to the old man.
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