The entire Linshan Commandery was in an uproar because of the news that the Marquis had accepted a disciple.
One could imagine that the day of the disciple recruitment ceremony would be very lively.
As time passed, the discussions did not stop because of this, but instead intensified. More and more people were talking about Chen Zong, and many people and matters related to Chen Zong even popped up. They made groundless accusations, but their words were reasonable and well-founded.
The Luo Clan was now very regretful. Through various sources, they could prove that Chen Zong, who had been accepted as a disciple by the Marquis of Linshan, was the Chen Zong who had once entered their clan.
A person who could be accepted as a disciple by the Marquis of Linshan must be very outstanding and talented. In the end, they had driven him away.
The clan head and elders were all dejected, but there was no medicine for regret. It was impossible to mend their relationship because the Luo Clan was no different from an ant in front of the Marquis of Linshan.
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"Young Master, how's your cultivation of the Lonely Mountain Visualization Technique?" Yan Wei asked with a smile when he saw Chen Zong enter the Mountain View Residence.
"I don't have a clue." Chen Zong could not help but shake his head and smile bitterly. He had been cultivating nonstop for five days without any progress. This had never happened since he had obtained the mysterious sword tip.
"Haha, don't worry. When I cultivated the Lonely Mountain Visualization Technique, it took me a full year to get the feeling, three years to get the beginner, and five years to comprehend the truth." Yan Wei smiled, his words revealing the difficulty of cultivating and comprehending the Lonely Mountain Visualization Technique. "Even if the Marquis is extraordinarily talented, it still took him more than three years to comprehend the truth."
Chen Zong nodded. Although he had not made any progress for five days and could not help but feel a little discouraged, he was not depressed at all. Instead, his fighting spirit and determination were stimulated.
After meeting the Marquis of Linshan and asking for advice, Chen Zong took his leave and returned to his residence to continue cultivating.
In addition to the Lonely Mountain Visualization Technique, Chen Zong did not give up on cultivating the Chaotic Origin Shattering Force. Cultivation was the foundation of strength. Moreover, there was still the last layer of the Chaotic Origin Shattering Force that had not been mastered.
The cultivation of this sword was also a necessity.
Many of the sword techniques recorded in the Martial Arts Pavilion had become the target of Chen Zong's comprehension. Different sword techniques had their own uniqueness. Comprehending them would slowly accumulate, allowing Chen Zong's comprehension of sword techniques to become deeper and more comprehensive.
Time flew. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
With sufficient time and abundant resources from the Marquis of Linshan, Chen Zong's cultivation once again welcomed a breakthrough.
Late stage of Eighth Cycle of Training Force!
"His combat strength has increased a little, but I don't think he has reached the late-stage of three-star yet," Chen Zong said to himself.
Previously, Chen Zong's cultivation had increased from early-stage Rank Eight to mid-stage Rank Eight, and his battle strength had broken through from the limit of two-star to three-star because his own battle strength was infinitely close to three-star.
"At this rate, by the time the disciple recruitment ceremony starts, my cultivation should be able to reach Rank Eight peak stage." Chen Zong thought to himself, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.
The disciple recruitment ceremony was a show of importance to him. At the same time, it was also a form of deterrence. Other than being lively, it wouldn't be so peaceful.
During this half a month, Xiao Gu Shan's visualization technique still didn't make any progress. Many people came to visit Chen Zong and invited Chen Zong to various gatherings. Their goal was to befriend Chen Zong because Chen Zong was accepted as a disciple by the Marquis of Linshan. However, Chen Zong rejected most of the invitations as it was too much of a waste of time.
Once again, he came to Guan Shan Residence and greeted the Marquis of Linshan while asking for advice. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Guan Yunxi.
"Junior Brother, come out with me in the evening to attend a gathering." Guan Yunxi's way of doing things was similar to his father, Marquis of Linshan. He didn't beat around the bush or probe.
Ever since Chen Zong wrote down the Chaotic Heaven Origin Shattering Force and gave it to Guan Yunxi, Guan Yunxi's attitude slowly changed.
After all, Zhao Yifu was a friend and it wasn't wrong to stand up for her friend. However, Guan Yunxi knew who was right and who was wrong that day. If Chen Zong hadn't been accepted as a disciple by the Marquis of Linshan, he would have been taught a lesson.
However, things were different now. After being accepted as a disciple by the Marquis of Linshan, their relationship became that of martial sister. Speaking of which, they were closer than Zhao Yifu. In addition, Chen Zong's strength made Guan Yunxi realize that it would be more difficult to teach him a lesson. Moreover, the value of a peerless Earth Level cultivation technique was immeasurable.
Chen Zong was naturally happy that their enmity had been eliminated and they were now slightly closer to each other.
However, although he was happy, he had his own principles. Therefore, Chen Zong directly rejected the invitation. It was too much of a waste of time to attend gatherings.
"Junior Brother, this time's gathering is different." Guan Yunxi seemed to have expected this and spoke again. "This gathering was started by a person with a very strong background. It will be beneficial for you to get to know him."
"What's his background?" Chen Zong was curious.
"Ye Feifan," Guan Yunxi said with a serious expression. Chen Zong was confused.
Ye Feifan!
The name did sound imposing, but who was this person?
"There is a king in Chongshan State called King Chongshan. His surname is Ye." As soon as Guan Yunxi finished speaking, Chen Zong's expression changed slightly. Guan Yunxi spoke again. "King Chongshan has a son and a daughter named Ye Feifan and Ye Feiying."
"The son of King Chongshan does have a strong background." Chen Zong could not help but nod.
"Ye Feifan has heard of your name and knows that you have been accepted as a disciple by my father. Therefore, he specially invited you to attend the gathering," Guan Yunxi said again.
"How strong is Ye Feifan?" Chen Zong asked. This was the focus of Chen Zong's attention. As for power and status, they were all secondary. After all, even if one had great power, one would not be able to escape death if he offended an expert if he did not have enough strength.
The Cloud Dragon Dynasty was different from the Eastern Land.
The Eastern Land was dominated by the Real Martial Arts Alliance and supported by many forces. The Cloud Dragon Dynasty was a dynasty, a place where power and strength coexisted. In a sense, power was also a kind of strength.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Since he had left the Eastern Land and came to the Cloud Dragon Dynasty, he had to follow some rules before he had enough strength to change them. However, he had not changed many of his ideas since he had only been here for a short time.
Or perhaps, he was not willing to change completely.
However, as long as it was beneficial to him and his cultivation and would not harm his foundation, Chen Zong would not reject it directly. He was willing to try.
On the road of martial arts, only with the spirit of exploration and adventure could one go further and more brilliantly.
"Four … Star … Battle … Strength …" Guan Yunxi almost spat out the words word by word. His face was very solemn. "… Late-stage!"
"Late-stage Four-star!" Chen Zong was shocked.
There was a Mountaineer List in the Mountain View Courtyard. The first one was called Shi Huanyue. It was said that his battle strength was at the beginning of the Four-star level. However, he was the only warrior in the Mountain View Commandery who was listed on the Jiao Dragon List.
Those who had a battle strength of one star were considered ordinary warriors. Those who had a two-star battle strength were considered geniuses. Those who had a three-star battle strength were considered elite geniuses. However, they were still in the normal range.
After all, to reach the peak of the three-star battle strength, one would need to have a strong cultivation method and martial arts, as well as outstanding battle awareness and skills.
However, the four-star battle strength was a breakthrough and a leap.
Only super geniuses could increase their battle strength to the four-star level. Of course, some warriors relied on some treasures to achieve the four-star battle strength. No matter which one it was, as long as one's battle strength reached the four-star level, it was very impressive.
There was a leap from the three-star level to the four-star level, just like the leap from the beginning to the middle of the Strength Training Realm, and the leap from the middle to the late stage. The gap was very obvious.
The battle strength of the late stage of the four-star level was unimaginably powerful.
Thinking of this, Chen Zong was even more curious and interested. He couldn't wait to fight with Ye Feifan. His blood was boiling.
Chen Zong had decided to attend the banquet because of Ye Feifan's battle strength of the late stage of the four-star level.
"Ye Feifan also has a position conferred by the dynasty." Guan Yunxi said again, "As a Nation Knight, although he doesn't have political or military power, he can enjoy the corresponding treatment and resources."
"Nation Knight!" Chen Zong was surprised again. Although he hadn't been here for long, he knew a lot.
Nation Knight!
It was a kind of official position, but it was different from the official positions with real power such as generals and nobles. It was more of a symbol of status and reputation, but it had very high requirements. Most warriors didn't have the qualification to become a Nation Knight.
It could be said that those who could become a Nation Knight must be a giant among men.
Ye Feifan's being a Nation Knight also indirectly proved this point.
At the same time, being conferred as a Nation Knight meant being valued and protected by the dynasty.
"What do you think? Are you going or not?" Guan Yunxi asked with a smile.
She had known this junior fellow apprentice's temperament for a short period of time.
"Yes," Chen Zong answered without hesitation.
"Besides you and me, Shi Huanyue will also go." Guan Yunxi threw out another person that Chen Zong was interested in.
Shi Huanyue!
Chen Zong had never seen the first place of the Mountaineering Ranking List. He had only heard of his name, because this person had been staying at the first level of the Mountaineering Ranking List.
A four-star beginner. This person was also someone that Chen Zong was very interested in.
"Besides, many people in the top ten of the Mountaineering Ranking List will also go. Some of them might provoke you." Guan Yunxi said so that Chen Zong could be prepared. "Some of them wanted to be my father's disciple, but they didn't succeed. Now that you are my father's disciple, many of them won't be convinced."
"Then I'll beat them until they are convinced." Chen Zong smiled and answered in a very domineering way.
"Senior Sister, I'll go back first."
"Remember, gather at the gate of the Mountaineering Residence at six o 'clock in the evening." Guan Yunxi said. Chen Zong nodded and strode out of the Mountaineering Residence.
It was just past noon, and there were still a few hours before evening. Chen Zong planned to go back and practice the Lonely Mountain Visualization Technique again to see if he could get the feeling.
Soon, a few hours had passed. After eating a sumptuous dinner prepared by the maid, Chen Zong walked out of the stone house with the Red Thunder Sword and the Ancient Sword. He walked down the Mountaineering Ranking List and strode towards the gate of the Mountaineering Residence.
"Four-star combat strength!"
"Nation Knight!"
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