The newly promoted inner sect disciples had a three-month protection period. During this time, the newly promoted inner sect disciples could gradually adapt to the environment of the inner sect and improve their cultivation as much as possible so that they could have a foothold in the inner sect.
During these three months, Chen Zong had been in closed door cultivation, so he didn't know what was happening outside the courtyard.
After the three months, Chen Zong took off his closed door cultivation card and walked out of the courtyard, strolling around the inner sect area.
"Chen Qingzong, fight me." Liu Qingyang appeared before him, his powerful qi surging. He had reached the peak of the eighth layer of the Foundation Realm.
Liu Qingyang didn't wait for Chen Zong's reply and directly attacked with his sword. The powerful sword qi was like a black mountain pressing down from the sky. This was the Impeccable Black Mountain Sword Art, and its power was much stronger than three months ago.
The sword pressure was shocking, and the ground cracked.
However, Chen Zong swung his sword, and a white sword light flashed. The Great White Sword Intent directly shattered the black mountain and sent Liu Qingyang flying.
"This …" Some of the inner sect disciples in the distance were dumbfounded.
Three months ago, Chen Zong had to put in a lot of effort to defeat Liu Qingyang. Three months later, Liu Qingyang's strength had increased, but he was defeated by Chen Zong in one strike. In other words, Chen Zong's strength had increased even more in the past three months.
No matter how unwilling Liu Qingyang was, he could only leave. The gap between them was too big.
To Chen Zong, defeating Liu Qingyang with a single sword strike was not a big deal.
"Brother, you finally came out of closed door cultivation." When Zhang Tiekuang heard that Liu Qingyang had been defeated by Chen Zong, he immediately came to find him. Right now, he admired Chen Zong very much.
Zhang Tiekuang's change in style still made Chen Zong feel a bit strange.
Chen Zong began to ask Zhang Tiekuang about what had happened in the past three months.
First, Zhang Tiekuang and Ye Xijun had both broken through to the middle of the seventh layer of the Foundation Realm. Their martial arts had also increased, but they were still unable to challenge the disciples of the Hundred Academies.
Next, the other top ten contenders in the outer sect tournament also made breakthroughs and passed the assessment to become inner sect disciples.
Once again, Yang Chaofan was accepted as a disciple by the Sect Leader. Half a month ago, he was listed as a True Disciple and became the fourth True Disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect.
The last piece of news surprised Chen Zong.
Whether it was the fourth direct disciple or the disciple of the Sovereign, Yang Chaofan had ascended to the heavens in a single bound. He would be able to enjoy even better pointers and cultivation resources. This meant that Yang Chaofan's future cultivation speed would be astonishing.
However, Yang Chaofan's innate talent was extraordinary. With his mastery of the White Thunder Secret Force, stepping into the Transcendent Realm was only a matter of time. On top of that, he would be able to cultivate to a relatively high level within the Transcendent Realm. If he was carefully nurtured, he would become a Sect Defending Master of the Blue Cloud Sect in the future.
Thus, it was within reason for him to be accepted as a direct disciple of the Hall Master. Since he was already a direct disciple of the Hall Master, given how extraordinary he was, it was within reason for him to be accepted as a direct disciple.
From Zhang Tiekuang's tone, one could hear a trace of envy, which was normal. On the other hand, Chen Zong didn't care at all. Of course, if it was the original Chen Qingzong, he would also be envious.
While Chen Zong and Zhang Tiekuang were chatting, the inner sect disciples who had planned to teach Chen Zong a lesson in three months' time had all shrunk back.
They didn't think they would be a match for Liu Qingyang, who had defeated the strengthened Liu Qingyang with a single sword strike. They could only give up on that idea. Otherwise, they wouldn't be teaching him a lesson, but being taught a lesson by him instead.
"This person's strength, I'm afraid he can challenge the top ten."
"Top ten!"
Hearing this, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.
It had only been three months, yet he already had the strength to challenge the top ten. It was truly terrifying.
"Brother, I've always wanted to ask you for advice on sword skills. Now that you've come out, can you give me some pointers?" After Zhang Tiekuang finished speaking, he looked at Chen Zong with a face full of hope.
Compared to the arrogant Zhang Tiekuang they had met at the beginning, the current Zhang Tiekuang was a bit amusing.
"Okay." Chen Zong didn't refuse. He was just doing it casually.
To Chen Zong, pointers only took a bit of time. But to Zhang Tiekuang, it was a rare experience. Once the difficult points of his sword skills were solved, his saber skills would also improve.
After Zhang Tiekuang left, Chen Zong calmed down.
After three months of closed-door cultivation, Chen Zong had improved a lot.
Not only had he successfully changed his cultivation method to the eighth level, but he had also comprehended the top grade mortal level Heavenly Cloud Illusory Fog Skill.
The so-called Skill Intent was the abbreviation of a cultivation method's martial intent. After comprehending the Skill Intent, the purity of the Heavenly Cloud Illusory Fog True Qi had doubled. This meant that the explosive power had also doubled. Compared to the White Mist True Qi under the Skill Intent, it was at least three times stronger.
Not only had he cultivated the Heavenly Cloud Illusory Fog Skill to the eighth level and comprehended the Skill Intent, but he had also comprehended the top grade mortal level Windcutter Sword Skill and the top grade mortal level Lightness Skill.
Martial Intent was a general term. Cultivation method martial intent was called Skill Intent, sword skill martial intent was called Sword Intent, and Lightness Skill martial intent was called Body Intent. This was an even better distinction.
In addition, Chen Zong had also taken the Small Breaking Realm Pill. His cultivation had broken through to the early ninth level of Foundation Establishment Realm and was close to the peak. He was only a step away from the middle stage.
Compared to three months ago, Chen Zong's strength had increased dramatically.
The most important point was that although he had only comprehended a small part of the mysteries of the Heart Sword Sutra, Chen Zong had gained a lot.
"If I can become a true disciple, I can read all kinds of cultivation methods and martial arts in the Qingyun Sword Martial Tower at will." Chen Zong began to think.
He had not been in this world for a long time, but he had already felt that the cultivation method of this world was very brilliant. It was far superior to that of the Blue Waves World.
Therefore, all the accumulation of the Blue Waves World could only be used to comprehend things. As for those cultivation methods and martial arts, they were basically useless.
Of course, even if they could be used, they could not compare to the cultivation methods and martial arts of this world. They were basically useless.
Chen Zong had always valued consolidation and accumulation. It was precisely because of his conscious consolidation and accumulation that he was able to cultivate more smoothly.
After some comprehension of the Heart Sword Sutra, Chen Zong was more inclined to this point.
The Heart Sword Sutra was not a cultivation method nor a martial art. It was difficult to describe, but if one really wanted to describe it, it was a kind of realm. It allowed Chen Zong to have a deeper understanding of the sword. He also had a new understanding of the mysteries of the change of heart.
"How can I become a true disciple?"
For a time, Chen Zong could not find a suitable method.
Yang Chaofan was able to become a true disciple because he was born extraordinary. As for the other three true disciples, they used their own abilities to prove themselves. They needed time.
"Chen Qingzong, Elder Lin summons you." A deacon came to inform him.
"Elder Lin." Chen Zong was slightly startled. This Elder Lin was the elder who presided over the Outer Sect Great Competition. He was one of the elders with real power in the Blue Cloud Sect.
Why did he summon him?
Chen Zong stood up and walked towards Elder Lin's cave.
"Inner Sect disciple Chen Zong greets Elder Lin." Chen Zong saluted and said.
"Chen Zong?" Elder Lin frowned slightly. "Aren't you called Chen Qingzong?"
"Replying to Elder, because of some unforeseen events in my family, I have to change my name." Chen Zong naturally could not say that he came from another world. He found a reason that sounded reasonable.
"Well, whether you are called Chen Qingzong or Chen Zong is fine. Do you know why this elder has summoned you?" Elder Lin did not care about the name. It was just a name change. It was not a big deal.
"This disciple does not know." Chen Zong replied neither too fast nor too slow.
"Chen … Sect, you should know that Yang Chaofan is now the fourth true disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect. As a true disciple, he will receive the most important training in the Sect." Elder Lin chuckled. "With your ability, you are also qualified to be a true disciple. However, you should know that no Sect will nurture a disloyal disciple."
Chen Zong nodded. This was normal. If he was the Blue Cloud Sect's Sect Leader, he would also have the same thought.
Why should a person who was not loyal to the Sect be nurtured with resources?
Of course, this was referring to the important position of a true disciple. If it was an inner or outer sect disciple, the requirements would not be so strict.
"Now, the Sect has a task for you. If you can complete it well, you will be ranked as the fifth true disciple." Elder Lin said, his eyes shining.
This was equivalent to a test.
Whether one was loyal or not was not something that could be determined in a short period of time. In fact, it was hard to say for a long time. After all, there were cases of people who were loyal for decades but suddenly turned against each other.
If one was timid because of this, one would not be able to achieve anything. One had to make a choice.
The so-called task this time was actually a test that Elder Lin fought for for Chen Zong. If he could pass the test, Chen Zong would be qualified to be a true disciple.
After all, Chen Zong's talent was really amazing. Although he did not master any talent ability, he gave people the feeling that he would not lose to Yang Chaofan.
Chen Zong naturally would not reject a pillow given when he was sleepy. If he was qualified, it meant that there was a high possibility that he would be a true disciple. However, Chen Zong had to know what the task was.
"My Blue Cloud Sect has eighteen cities under its jurisdiction, but one of them is called Purple Cloud City. It is located at the border between our Blue Cloud Sect and Purple Radiant Sect." Elder Lin explained directly, "Purple Cloud City is rich in Purple Cloud Iron, a good material for forging weapons. It has attracted the covetous eyes of Purple Radiant Sect, so they decided to enter and compete with our Blue Cloud Sect."
"Since Purple Radiant Sect did not send a Transcendent, our Blue Cloud Sect naturally will not send a Transcendent either." Elder Lin said.
Transcendents were the pillars of the Sect, the main force. If they were sent out, it meant that the situation had escalated. Not to mention, the Blue Cloud Sect and Purple Radiant Sect were not the only two four-star forces in Dong Chen. If a war broke out between the two Sect, it would only benefit the other Sects.
Therefore, the competition for Purple Cloud City was carried out by disciples below the Transcendent Realm in the Sect.
The Blue Cloud Sect's purpose was naturally to drive away the people of Purple Radiant Sect and regain control of Purple Cloud City. Purple Radiant Sect, on the other hand, wanted to take Purple Cloud City for themselves.
"This time, the Sect will appoint you as the Pavilion Master of Purple Cloud City's Clear Cloud Pavilion. You will control Clear Cloud Pavilion and use your ability and strategy to seek benefits for the Sect." Elder Lin said directly, "We do not ask you to drive away the people of Purple Radiant Sect, but you must at least seize the right to distribute fifty percent of the Purple Cloud Iron."
"Are you willing to accept this task?" Elder Lin asked finally, his eyes blazing.
"Disciple is willing." Chen Zong thought for a moment and agreed.
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