The Sword Martial Tower stood in the southeast direction of the Glorious Sword Hall. It looked like a tower with four slanted corners pointing at the sky.
There were four floors in the Sword Martial Tower. The first floor contained the Inferior Class of Human Stage martial arts, the second floor contained the Medium Class of Human Stage martial arts, the third floor contained the Superior Class of Human Stage martial arts, and the fourth floor contained the Superior Class of Human Stage martial arts.
The first floor could be entered at will. The second floor required a Qi Blood Realm seventh stage cultivation base to enter for free. Otherwise, one would have to spend a thousand White Jade Coins for one entry. The third floor required a Qi Blood Realm eighth stage cultivation base to enter for free. Otherwise, one would have to spend five thousand White Jade Coins for one entry. The fourth floor required a Qi Blood Realm ninth stage cultivation base. Otherwise, one would have to spend ten thousand White Jade Coins for one entry.
Chen Zong was speechless when he learned of this.
Money, money, money!
"I've gone crazy thinking about money …" Chen Zong shook his head. He did not know if the founder of the Seven Lights Martial Academy was a money-grubber. It felt like he was thinking of ways to make money.
"Sure enough, it's easier to make money if you're strong enough." Chen Zong said to himself. If he revealed his identity as a new disciple, he would have a free chance to enter the second floor.
"You can choose one martial art and one cultivation method. Tell me after you've made your choice." The deacon in charge of the Sword Martial Tower said.
Other than the first floor, the second, third, and fourth floors only had names and introductions for the cultivation methods and martial arts in the Sword Martial Tower. One could only obtain a handwritten copy after making their choice and explaining it to the deacon. This was to prevent people from staying for too long and using their extraordinary memory to memorize more cultivation methods and martial arts.
Chen Zong went up to the second floor. There were other people on this floor. There were Qi Blood Realm seventh stage cultivators and Qi Blood Realm sixth stage cultivators like him.
There were three bookshelves with names and introductions pasted on them.
On one side were Qi Blood cultivation methods. On the other side were sword techniques, and on the other side were movement and footwork. There were forty-three Qi Blood cultivation methods, sixty-two sword techniques, and fifteen movement and footwork techniques.
The Chen Clan's Fierce Tiger Art was not among the cultivation methods. It was the Chen Clan's exclusive cultivation method and was not taught to outsiders.
Chen Zong's eyes did not stop on the cultivation methods after a glance. Instead, he looked at the sword techniques.
"Golden Light Sword Art … Flowing Water Sword Art … Minor Meteor Sword Art … Wind Chasing Sword Art …"
Under the name of the sword technique, there was an introduction of the sword technique. For example, the Golden Light Sword Technique, when the sword was drawn, golden light would burst forth, dazzling and eye-catching, making it difficult for people to look directly at it. The Flowing Water Sword Technique, when the sword was drawn, it would be like flowing water flowing continuously, and so on.
The choice of swordsmanship had to be taken into consideration from various aspects, such as the sword one used and the habits one had when using the sword.
Since he could only choose one for free, Chen Zong had to carefully examine which sword art he liked.
Chen Chu Yun practiced the Autumn Water Sword Art, a middle-grade Human Stage sword art. The Chen Clan Hall also had it, but now she mainly practiced the Frigid Water Sword Art, a high-grade Human Stage sword art, which was more powerful.
"Now I have the Diffraction Swordsmanship and the Sky-light Cloud-Shadow Swordsmanship. There seems to be a connection between the two, but I can't figure it out yet. So, I'd better not create a new swordsmanship that is similar to the two for the time being." Chen Zong pondered as he watched.
He looked through each and every one of them, carefully checking their introductions and comparing them before making his final choice.
Lone Star Swordplay!
"It's said that it was practiced by Immortal Dian Xing in his early years. It's only at the first level, which is incomplete, so it's classified as a middle-grade Human Stage sword art."
"This sword art is mysterious and unpredictable. Although it's only at the first level, it's the best among many middle-grade Human Stage sword arts. It's about exerting the strongest power with the least consumption. It requires extraordinary comprehension and strong control of one's own strength. Remember, don't bite off more than you can chew."
"Extraordinary comprehension and power control, I'll take it." Chen Zong didn't hesitate any longer.
Body movement and footwork were also martial arts. After Chen Zong saw it, although he was tempted, he couldn't choose it unless he paid for it.
"The Wind-stepping Steps is close to the Tittle Realm. It can be used now, so I won't choose it for the time being."
He left the second floor.
"It seems that this loser is going to choose the Lone Star Swordplay."
"He's overestimating himself."
"Haha, even the chief disciple of our Sword School couldn't master the Lone Star Swordplay. He's just a loser. What a joke!"
Everyone on the second floor was mocking him.
"Have you made your choice?" The deacon of the Sword Martial Tower on the first floor asked casually.
"The Lone Star Swordplay." Chen Zong answered directly.
"The Lone Star Swordplay … Wait a minute …" The deacon nodded, then his eyes widened. "You said the Lone Star Swordplay?"
"Yes." Chen Zong nodded.
"I advise you to choose another one. Although the introduction of the Lone Star Swordplay is very attractive, it's very difficult to master. In the Sword Martial Tower, there hasn't been anyone who has mastered it for ten years." The deacon advised earnestly.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I'd like to give it a try." Chen Zong was even more curious.
Was the Lone Star Swordplay really that difficult to master?
In the entire Sword Martial Tower, there hasn't been anyone who has mastered it for ten years?
"It's up to you. Don't regret it if you don't listen to my advice." The deacon shook his head. After searching for a while, he took out an old but well-pressed book. It was obvious that it was rarely read. "Remember, this swordplay can't be taught to others. It can't be damaged. You must return it within half a month. Otherwise, you'll be fined more than a hundred thousand White Jade Coins.
Nodding, Chen Zong took the book and strode out of the Sword Martial Tower.
…
The news that Chen Zong had chosen the Lone Star Swordplay spread out quickly. It aroused a lot of discussion. Most of them were saying that he was overestimating himself and playing to the gallery.
Inside Chen Zong's small courtyard.
"I've also chosen the Lone Star Swordplay, but I couldn't even get started after a month." Chen Chu Yun said, "But you're more talented than me. Maybe you can achieve something."
"I'll give it a try first." Chen Zong smiled.
After Chen Chu Yun left, Chen Zong began to practice the Lone Star Swordplay.
There were as many as fourteen guiding movements in the first level. It should be noted that the guiding movements in the first level of a normal Middle Class Human Stage sword art were usually around eleven or twelve. It was even rarer to have thirteen or fourteen guiding movements.
The more guiding movements there were, the more difficult it was to practice.
Holding the sword in his right hand, he made the first guiding movement and started to swing the sword.
Each movement was harder than the last. In the beginning, he only needed to swing the sword. But gradually, not only did he need to swing the sword accurately, but he also needed to adjust his vision, body angle, and footwork to guide his Qi and blood to operate in a unique way.
After fourteen movements, his Qi and blood changed five times, which was three times more than Shadowless Dispersion. It was even harder to control. No wonder it was said that only with enough comprehension and control of the body could one practice this sword art.
After five days, Chen Zong finally got the hang of it.
On the seventh day, he performed the fourteen guiding movements in a row. Under the fluctuation of his Qi and blood, he swung the sword. The sword seemed to disappear and condensed into a star, as if it had just arrived in the world.
The first level of the Lone Star Swordplay: The Lone Star Emerges!
The star of the sword flashed and disappeared in a blink of an eye, maybe because he was not familiar with it.
On the ninth day, Chen Zong's body moved, and the circulation of his Qi and blood changed five times in an instant. He swung his sword, and the blade disappeared, leaving only a bit of starlight. It was as if a lonely star had descended into the world. When the starlight disappeared, there was a sword hole in the wooden stake.
The first stage of the Lone Star Sword Art, Lone Star Emergence, had reached the rudimentary stage.
"Performing Lone Star Emergence once only consumed one-tenth of my Qi and blood …" Chen Zong was a little surprised.
The power of the move just now was close to the perfected level of Shadowless Dispersion. With his cultivation level of Qi and Blood realm level six, he could only perform the perfected level of Shadowless Dispersion four times. This Lone Star Sword Technique could indeed release more power with less energy consumption.
On the tenth day, Chen Zong cultivated as usual. Suddenly, someone came to inform him that the First Senior Brother wanted to see him.
"Chief disciple, Eldest Senior Brother …" Chen Zong repeated before leaving the courtyard with his sword.
The Seven Luminaries Martial Academy had the Seven Luminaries Hall. Each hall had a First Senior Brother who was also the strongest person in the hall and had great status and power.
Chen Zong already knew that the First Senior Brother of the Brilliant Sword Hall was called Bai Yushan. He was from the Ultimate Martial Main City and seemed to be Bai Yulou's cousin.
"However, to be able to become the First Senior Brother, he must be open-minded and extraordinary." Chen Zong thought to himself.
There was a large hall in the Brilliant Sword Hall called the Sword Hall. Bai Yushan gathered the new disciples of the Brilliant Sword Hall here.
Bai Yushan was dressed in a fitting white short robe. He had a slender figure and a sword on his back. The exposed sword hilt was very exquisite as if it was carved from a dark green gem. At a glance, one could tell that it was extraordinarily valuable. His eyebrows were like flying swords and his eyes were blazing with divine light. His figure was straight and he had a reserved temperament.
Standing in the crowd, he immediately became the center of attention. He was very eye-catching and gave a very good first impression.
"Junior Brothers, I was out training a few days ago and did not have the time to welcome all of you. I'm really sorry." Bai Yushan said with a smile. His gaze swept across the crowd, making them feel as if he was looking at them. They could not help but feel flattered and excited.
"Now, as the First Senior Brother of the Brilliant Sword Hall, I welcome all of you to join the Brilliant Sword Hall. From now on, we are all brothers of the Brilliant Sword Hall, just like a family." Bai Yushan's tone was very eloquent. His words immediately won the support of many new disciples.
"As fellow brothers of the Brilliant Sword Hall, we encourage competition, but we do not maliciously fight among ourselves." Bai Yushan looked around and continued, "Those who have done well should be praised and those who have done wrong should be criticized and punished."
"Who is Chen Zong?" Bai Yushan suddenly changed the topic.
Everyone's eyes immediately fell on Chen Zong's face.
"I am." Chen Zong took a few steps forward with a calm expression.
"I heard that you were the champion of the Battle of the Heroes in the Martial Wind City. Your strength should not be weak. Why did you forfeit the battle at the Octagonal Circle Arena? Do you know that our Brilliant Sword Hall has always been in the top three in the Octagonal Circle Arena battle every year? It is very glorious. But because of you, our Brilliant Sword Hall has no chance of being in the top three this year." Bai Yushan's tone was somewhat cold. "If you were defeated, it would be because your skills were not as good as others. It would be pardonable. But why did you forfeit and avoid the battle?"
"I am too injured to fight." Chen Zong did not panic.
"First Senior Brother, regardless of whether his reason is true or false, it is true that he has brought shame to our Brilliant Sword Hall's reputation." Bai Yushan suddenly said, "I think he should be punished."
"Yes."
"That's right."
"I agree."
Immediately, many people voiced out their agreement.
Li Zhenshi, Chen Kaiyue, and the others frowned. They could see that these people were targeting Chen Zong. They only hoped that Bai Yushan, the First Senior Brother, would act impartially.
"Chen Zong, go and get ten scorpion tails of the Scorpion-tailed Wolves. Do you accept this punishment?" Bai Yushan's expression was cold and solemn.
"Okay." Chen Zong did not hesitate.
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