Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 414 Spring Hunting Trial Begins

Zhang Juzheng of Bailu Academy, who broke the Qingyun Immortal Sect's mountain protection formation with two swords, took away two martial arts books from the Qingyun Immortal Sect.

"Thousands of years from now, even if this sword pond collapses and no one remembers Zhang Juzheng's borrowing of the sword's power today, I'm afraid they will still remember how he destroyed mountains and formations just to cultivate together..."

Standing at the foot of Qingyun Mountain, Mu Lingxiao looked at the sword marks in front of the mountain gate and whispered softly.

Who would have thought that Zhang Juzheng actually asked for a book on dual cultivation techniques.

The Qingyun Immortal Sect was ready to shed huge sums of money, ready for Zhang Juzheng to make an exorbitant demand for precious books and the sect's treasures.

But who could have thought that Zhang Juzheng asked for a book on dual cultivation techniques?
If this is your only condition, is it necessary to fight to the death?

"Why doesn't Zhang Juzheng want a copy of Qingyun Xianzong's top swordsmanship?" On a mountain not far away, someone looked at Zhang Yuan's back as he drifted away and spoke in a low voice.

"Given his sword cultivation and understanding, I'm afraid he already looks down on the Qingyun Immortal Sect's swordsmanship, right?"

Someone shook his head, a smile on his face: "As for the dual cultivation method, ahem, I really didn't expect that Zhang Juzheng was actually a fellow practitioner."

"Humph, how can Master Zhang be compared to such crude people like you?"

"A crude fellow? Then why do you think Zhang Juzheng wants to practice dual cultivation techniques?"

……

In front of the mountain, Xun Lin pressed the hilt of the long sword at his waist and looked at Meng Haoran in front of him.

"Shanzhang, am I really not going to accompany Zhang Juzheng to the Netherworld Demon Sect?"

Meng Haoran nodded, turned and looked into the distance.

"The Netherworld Demon Sect's actions are definitely not the same as the Qingyun Immortal Sect and the Leiyin Zen Temple. They have already seen the situation of the Immortal and Buddha Sects."

There was a deep look in his eyes, and Meng Haoran's expression looked a little solemn.

"Let's go to Xuanji Academy."

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Bailu Mountain.

Tongxuanyuan.

The acting headmaster Zhuang Moxuan, the head of the upper house Li Shouren, and several master-level instructors were all wearing Confucian robes and standing with solemn expressions.

In front of us, on a square a thousand feet in radius, rays of spiritual light were flowing and faint light and shadows were converging.

"Since the easing of tensions between Confucianism, Taoism, and the immortals and demons on Qingtian Continent three hundred years ago, this is the first time that elites from Yongtian Continent have come here for training."

The great scholar Chen Zhengyan, who was standing beside Li Shouren, sighed softly, with a look of emotion on his face.

Hearing his words, Li Shouren nodded and said, "Among the 18,000 elite warriors of Yongtianzhou, it is said that their lowest cultivation level has reached the Xiantian realm. This time, Yongtianzhou's support for our Bailu Academy is unprecedented."

Of course, outsiders don’t know that the Bailu Academy, the top Confucian and Taoist academy on Qingtianzhou, has always been connected with Yongtianzhou controlled by the Qin Dynasty.

It is still possible to communicate directly through the teleportation array between the two continents.

This is the true foundation and confidence of Bailu Mountain.

When the White Deer Academy was under siege and in imminent danger, the Master suddenly appeared. As the direct disciple of the headmaster, he single-handedly resisted the siege of immortals and demons and protected the inheritance of the White Deer Academy. However, no one knew where the Master came from.

"Om-"

Light and shadow intertwined in front, and two middle-aged men in black armor walked out of the light array.

One of them was tall and strong with a curly beard, carrying a bronze halberd on his back; the other one had a white face and no beard, with a hint of elegance between his eyebrows.

The two men went out into the battle, their eyes swept over and looked at Zhuang Moxuan who was standing in the front.

"But you're the dean of Bailu Academy, Zhuang Moxuan?" The elegant middle-aged man cupped his fists, a hint of a smile on his face. "I'm Chen Tan, the captain of the Northern Great Wall defending against invaders, and this is Liu Jincai, the captain of the Great Wall destroying invaders."

Zhuang Moxuan nodded and bowed, "Zhuang Moxuan greets the two generals."

If he were a captain from another place, calling him a general would be an exaggeration.

But every captain of the Northern Great Wall is qualified to be called a general.

Because Zhuang Moxuan knew that there were rules in the Northern Great Wall, and those who could lead thousands of troops must have the combat power of a master.

It is not necessary to be a martial arts grandmaster, but the combat power must be at the grandmaster level.

Furthermore, the Northern Great Wall counts as a natural merit for killing enemies, and only by defending against foreign enemies can merit be achieved. Those who can accumulate merit and become captains are all extraordinary figures. "Master Zhuang, gentlemen, Captain Liu and I are the commanders of the guards for this Spring Hunting Trial. We lead a thousand Xuanjia Guards and are responsible for rescuing and patrolling the trial participants."

"There are also several people from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War behind us. They are responsible for recording and supervising the entire process of this trial."

Chen Tan handed a book to Zhuang Moxuan and said in a deep voice, "During this Spring Hunting Trial, all arrangements for matters will be handed over to the White Deer Academy."

Zhuang Moxuan took the book with a serious expression and opened it, his expression changing slightly.

"Panshiyuan..."

……

A thousand soldiers in bronze armor quietly stepped out of the formation, followed by eighteen thousand trial elites of various shapes and sizes, with strong blood and energy.

These were all selected from the Great Qin Spring Hunt, and each of them far surpassed their peers in both cultivation and ability.

"Is this Qingtianzhou?"

"As expected, the suppression of the Heavenly Dao is approaching nothing."

"This is very similar to the feeling in the Demonic Sky Diagram."

As they stepped outside the teleportation array, all the elites looked around with strange expressions.

Feeling the changing power in their bodies, many people's eyes flashed with anticipation.

In the Demonic Sky Diagram, they experienced the changes in power when there was no suppression from the Great Dao, and they could easily display ten times the combat power with just a wave of their hands and feet.

In other words, their combat power here is ten times that of their peers.

"I wonder what the trial mission is." Someone spoke in a low voice as they were led out of the formation by a group of blue-robed Confucian scholars and walked towards the middle of the mountain.

"Since you have come to Qingtianzhou, you must be helping the Confucianism and Taoism of Qingtianzhou resist attacks from the immortals and demons. Maybe you can gain some heavenly power." Someone looked up into the distance with a hopeful look on his face.

All trial participants were placed in the Rock Courtyard.

There is a military camp in Panshiyuan. Although the temporarily vacated camp is a bit messy, it is still quite tidy.

"This camp is well-organized, both in its layout and construction. The soldiers' marching also looks quite impressive," the young man said, glancing around and lowering his voice. "So, Zhang Juzheng, the head of the Rock Academy, must be quite capable."

The young man's name is He Yuncheng. He is a disciple of the Shanyue Sect and his cultivation has reached the middle stage of the Innate Realm.

All of these Shanyue Sect disciples received orders to follow the arrangements of Yuyuan Trading Company.

He Yuncheng and his companions obtained many protective treasures at Yuyuan Trading Company and also gained experience in the magic array.

The task Zhao Yu gave them was to go to Qingtianzhou and follow Zhang Juzheng's arrangements in everything.

Who is Zhang Juzheng?

They didn't know who Zhang Juzheng was until they were about to step into the teleportation array. The leader, the Heavenly Guardian and two military officials told them the mission of this trial.

Go to Bailu Academy in Qingtianzhou and enter Panshi Academy. All arrangements shall be subject to the orders of Zhang Juzheng, the head of Panshi Academy.

Among the 18,000 trial-takers, less than 1,000 had heard of the name Zhang Juzheng in advance.

The three hundred trial-takers with the identity of Black Ice Platform had received orders from Marquis Changning in advance, and were to obey Zhang Juzheng's orders in all matters in Qingtianzhou.

All the elites arranged by the eldest prince and the trial-takers arranged by Yuyuan Trading Company all knew Zhang Juzheng's name.

But what abilities does Zhang Juzheng have?
"Brother, what is your Dean Zhang like? What are his methods? What are his hobbies?"

A young man in a Confucian robe with a bright gaze approached a Panshiyuan warrior holding a spear, handed him a small silver coin, and spoke in a low voice.

The soldier did not take the silver, but just shook his head in embarrassment.

"Dean, I've only seen him twice from a distance. He looked very young, yes, younger than you."

"What methods... are very powerful. Anyway, I heard that even immortals and demons are afraid of him."

"What does he like..."

There was an indescribable look between the soldier's eyebrows. He shrank his head and lowered his voice.

"It is said that he likes to practice dual cultivation."

(End of this chapter)