In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Chapter 110 Leaving the Valley, Passing Through

Although Chen Xiu had pushed his speed to the limit, it was still too slow compared to the sword energy that resembled a thunder dragon.

Almost instantly, he was completely engulfed by the Thunder Dragon Sword Qi.

As for the thick blood energy shield behind him, it was still as flimsy as paper and had no effect whatsoever.

As everything gradually returned to calm, Chen Xiu also completely died.

Lu Yuan looked at the back of the other person's neck, and after tearing away a thin layer of skin, a black lotus mark was indeed revealed.

"Perhaps he's not the only one in the Martial Academy who has joined the Longevity Cult!"

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

Even a top genius like Chen Xiu couldn't resist the temptation and chose to join the Longevity Cult. It's not impossible for others to do the same; they just haven't been exposed yet.

Even outside the Martial Academy, there are undoubtedly countless members of the Longevity Cult hiding there.

Without delay, Lu Yuan continued walking forward.

Unfortunately, even though he used the Wind-Startling Kick to quickly search almost the entire Cold Jade Valley, he still couldn't find any more Cold Jade Marrow, so he had no choice but to head out of the valley.

Soon, Lu Yuan arrived outside the valley again.

"Lu Yuan, how much Cold Jade Marrow have you found?"

Bai Xiaotang and Jiang Ying, who were already waiting outside, stepped forward together and asked.

"Not much, about five taels!"

Lu Yuan said directly.

"So many!"

Bai Xiaotang looked at Lu Yuan with some envy and said, "I only found two ounces."

"I'll take three ounces!"

Jiang Ying smiled slightly, then said to Lu Yuan, "It seems that, at least in terms of luck, you're better than all of us!"

"Perhaps!"

Lu Yuan smiled; he was indeed quite lucky today.

If the snow ape hadn't been lured away, he wouldn't have been able to obtain five taels of cold jade marrow so easily.

"Have you, like Jiang Ying, already cultivated the Jade Bone technique?"

Bai Xiaotang asked Lu Yuan with some curiosity.

"Hmm, looks like I can't hide it from you anymore!"

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded; he had naturally already mastered the Jade Bone technique.

"As expected, you really know how to hide!"

Bai Xiaotang looked at Lu Yuan speechlessly. He was clearly just like Jiang Ying, with exceptionally high talent, and his strength was even greater than hers, an extraordinary top-tier genius. Yet, he was always unwilling to reveal too much of his abilities.

"Your and Jiang Ying's talent is truly enviable. Perhaps in just one or two years, you will be able to reach the middle third rank, or even the upper third rank!"

Bai Xiaotang turned to look at Jiang Ying and Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with envy.

In the past, as an extraordinary top-tier genius, she was always the envy of others, but now, she finally understands what it feels like to envy others.

"How's your progress in the realm of artistic conception? Could it be that you've reached 50% as well as Jiang Ying?"

Bai Xiaotang suddenly thought of something and quickly looked at Lu Yuan, her eyes full of curiosity.

Jiang Ying was also looking at Lu Yuan with great curiosity, clearly wanting to know the answer to this question as well.

"There has indeed been some progress!"

Lu Yuan nodded.

"Don't play dumb, I need a definite answer!"

Bai Xiaotang quickly pressed for more information.

"About the same as Jiang Ying!"

Lu Yuan said softly.

His 40% fire sword intent was 10% less than Jiang Ying's, while his 70% lightning sword intent was 20% more than Jiang Ying's. It wouldn't be a problem to say they were about the same.

"You rascal—you've been hiding it well!"

Bai Xiaotang stared at Lu Yuan, and said somewhat speechlessly.

"You probably won't be going to the Ziyang Sect or the capital, right?"

After a pause, Bai Xiaotang lowered her voice and asked Lu Yuan again.

"Um!

Lu Yuan nodded slightly.

It seems that Jiang Ying not only contacted him, but also Bai Xiaotang.

Bai Xiaotang, like him, clearly chose to join the Suspended Sword Division.

If what Jiang Ying said is true, after they enter the Suspended Sword Division, they will not only stop going to the Ziyang Sect, but they will also have no need to continue going to the capital to take the martial arts examination, let alone become the martial arts champion.

The Sword Suspension Bureau is a violent organization independent of the imperial court, directly under the control of the old sword saint of the royal family.

Lu Yuan naturally didn't care about this.

As long as he can obtain more and better resources and come into contact with earth-grade or even heaven-grade cultivation techniques, it doesn't really matter to him where he is. Even if he were to return directly to Qinghe County to take charge, it wouldn't matter.

As time went on, more and more people emerged from Cold Jade Valley.

Many of them had injuries, and some were even missing limbs and had to be helped out.

In the end, only about six hundred people gathered outside the valley.

As for those who haven't come out yet, they obviously have no chance to come out anymore.

They either died at the hands of others or were devoured by strange beasts like snow apes.

Next, Wu Dong, Yang Di, and the others examined the Cold Jade Marrow that everyone had brought out from Cold Jade Valley.

"Less than an ounce, eliminated!"

"1.7 ounces, approved!"

A moment later, everyone's scores were announced.

Lu Yuan, Bai Xiaotang, and Jiang Ying all obtained more than one tael of Cold Jade Marrow, so they naturally passed the test smoothly.

Moreover, Lu Yuan's five taels was not even the most.

There were two people with more than him: one was Liu Wuji from Changping County, and the other was Lu Chengfeng from Shangwu County.

"Their martial arts talent is indeed beyond our reach. The top scorer in this year's martial arts examination will either be Liu Wuji or Lu Chengfeng. The others basically have no chance."

Bai Xiaotang looked at the two of them with a strange expression, and envy reappeared in her eyes.

Although she was an extraordinary, top-tier genius with innate talent and comprehension that were extremely close to those of a martial arts prodigy, she was also well aware that there was still a huge gap between herself and a true martial arts genius.

It could even be said that compared to Liu Wuji and Lu Chengfeng, two outstanding martial artists, she was actually not much different from ordinary geniuses.

If she wants to bridge this gap, there is only one way: to reincarnate.

"However, if the two of you give it your all, you might actually have a chance to compete for the top spot!"

Bai Xiaotang then looked at Lu Yuan and Jiang Ying, and said with some anticipation.

"What's so great about being at the top? I don't want it!"

Jiang Ying shook her head.

"I'm not interested either!"

Lu Yuan also spoke directly.

Although he could easily take the top spot if he went all out, he didn't even have that idea, and he didn't even intend to compete for the top ten.

"Kid, I didn't expect you to actually make it out of Cold Jade Valley alive!"

Just then, a voice filled with coldness came from behind.

Lu Yuan turned his head and saw that the person speaking was the man in blue who had tried to snatch his Cold Jade Marrow earlier.

"However, I'll make you regret not dying inside later!"

The man in blue revealed a cruel smile to Lu Yuan.

If he hadn't escaped quickly, he might have really become the snow ape's meal.

He absolutely cannot bear this blame for nothing; he must make them pay a heavy price.