Gou Zai Xianwu Chaos World, Physical Sainthood

Chapter 86 The Ceremony of Accepting Disciples

Upon hearing this, Ge Long couldn't help but sigh, "I only suddenly understood this after being imprisoned here."

"I originally thought that both Falling Star Peak and the Qianyang lineage must be fiercely competitive."

"Wan Chuan is so useless. Once I report this, he will definitely be punished."

"But I overlooked one thing: Wan Chuan, after all, shares the surname Wan!"

At this point, Ge Long's tone was full of regret: "If it were just that Wan Chuan was incompetent, Luo Xingfeng would only slowly take back the power in his hands."

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"But when I reported the matter, the nature of the situation changed completely."

Lu Cheng sighed.

He understood what Ge Long meant.

Wan Chuan himself is not important, and he can also lose his power.

However, the charge of "colluding with foreign enemies and harming fellow disciples" cannot be leveled against someone with the surname Wan.

Then someone has to take the blame.

As for who will shoulder the burden?

Given Ge Long's "arrogance," he was naturally one of the top three candidates.

The position of the peak master of Wansheng Hall is so easily attained with just a word, yet people are vying to take it on.

"Senior Brother Ge, is there anything I can do to help you?"

Given the current situation, Lu Cheng didn't have much to do.

Ge Long sighed: "Ah, no need. It's already a favor that you came to see me. As for anything else—"

Ge Long shook his head, his voice full of regret: "I have practiced martial arts for so long, but I don't have any close friends. If I were to die one day, I would have to trouble Junior Brother Lu to help send my remains back home."

"Junior brother, collect everything I have in Zixia Peak Academy. Consider it your travel expenses."

Lu Cheng quickly comforted him, "Senior Brother Ge, please don't be so pessimistic."

"I've heard that those imprisoned at Wenxin Peak are not guilty of crimes punishable by death. Senior Brother, please wait patiently for now; there may be a turning point in the future."

Ge Long looked up at Lu Cheng, then slowly lowered his head again: "I hope so."

A "crack" sound rang out, and Lu Cheng emerged from the dungeon.

Looking around, there wasn't a single tree on the wide platform, except for the simple stone houses.

The sun shines brightly during the day, without any obstruction.

The night is filled with wind and frost, and one can only keep company with the starlight.

It was so desolate that it inspired fear.

I don't know how the disciples of the Enforcement Hall managed to stay there.

Go down the tunnel, then exit the tunnel.

On the platform, the two disciples of the Enforcement Hall remained in a defensive posture, one holding a weapon and the other controlling the opening and closing of the iron chain bridge.

After a nerve-wracking journey down the suspension bridge, Hou Hua immediately came to greet me: "How was it?"

Lu Cheng shook his head: "He harmed his fellow disciples, but his crime doesn't warrant death. I'm afraid he'll have a hard time getting off the hook."

"Sigh," Hou Hua sighed, "I also knew Senior Brother Ge Long. He was an honest and kind man. How could he have ended up like this?"

Before arriving, Lu Cheng had already briefly explained the matter to Hou Hua.

As a disciple with no power, influence, or background, Hou Hua could empathize with Ge Long's fate to some extent.

"Without refining one's qi, one will never be able to break free from the shackles and constraints established by aristocratic families."

Changing the subject, Hou Hua added, "Junior Brother Lu, did you know that Grandmaster Uncle Han Lingxiao also came from a similar background to us?"

"Therefore, the influence of the Dao veins is the lowest in the Sword Washing Peak."

"Uncle-Master Cui Yuan thinks highly of you, and you have great talent. If you could enter the Sword Washing Peak—"

"Entering Sword Washing Peak? He can dream on!"

Zixia Peak, inside Wanchuan Temple.

Wan Chuan, Ye Ping, Wei Jin, Bai Yu, and Xiao Yichen gathered together.

Wan Chuan responded to Xiao Yichen with utter disdain.

"To be honest, Uncle-Master Cui Yuan did initially intend to take Lu Cheng into Xijian Peak, and even wanted to ask Uncle-Master Han Lingxiao to take him as a disciple."

Upon hearing this, the group was greatly alarmed.

Bai Yu, in particular, felt a tremor in his heart.

Whether it was using Lu Cheng as bait or applying cloud pine resin to the silver scales, it could all be said to be his idea.

Even though she knew Lu Cheng hadn't joined the Sword Washing Peak, she still couldn't help but feel a lingering fear: "And now?"

Wan Chuan sneered, "But who would have thought that Lu Cheng was just a figurehead!"

"He's only at sixteen years old, which is indeed remarkable, but that's all he can do. He'll never break through to the mid-stage in this lifetime!"

Xiao Yichen asked curiously, "Ha, is there some story behind this?"

Wan Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said with some emotion, "Lu Cheng and Junior Martial Aunt Du Ruo are from the same place, and coincidentally, their aptitude tests were conducted on the same day."

"The two, one in front and one behind, one a wealthy landowner, the other a remarkable individual!"

"Unfortunately, Lu Cheng's innate vital energy and blood were severely deficient, and his ability to integrate the primordial energy of heaven and earth was inferior to that of an ordinary mortal!"

Apart from Wei Jin, the rest of the group were overjoyed.

They were already envious of Lu Cheng for achieving perfect mastery of internal energy at such a young age, and when they heard that Lu Cheng had gained Cui Yuan's appreciation, they became even more jealous.

Now that they heard that Lu Cheng was born with a defect, they were all overjoyed, never thinking that they would not gain anything from Lu Cheng's defect.

Only Bai Yu remained uneasy. Once the others had calmed down, he said fiercely, "Since that's the case, why don't we find a way to get rid of him?"

Lu Cheng may have some shortcomings, but his Body Refinement Realm is ultimately unimpeded.

On the contrary, it's uncertain whether Bai Yu will be able to break through in his lifetime.

Upon hearing this, a sinister glint flashed in Wan Chuan's eyes.

He had considered Bai Yu's words.

But Wan Sheng had warned him long ago not to cause any trouble.

"Our most urgent task now is to eliminate the follow-up problems caused by Liu Cong's death."

"As for Lu Cheng—"

"Let him be smug for a few days, then we'll finish him off when we have the time!"

After Wan Chuan said that, Bai Yu could no longer insist and had to give up reluctantly.

Wan Chuan's apprehension conveniently benefited Lu Cheng.

Since returning from Wenxin Peak, Lu Cheng has done nothing else besides tidying up Ge Long's residence.

He spends all his time practicing martial arts at home.

He and Wan Chuan were already on the verge of a falling out, so the halberd technique they had originally agreed upon was naturally out of the question.

But Lu Cheng didn't care.

The importance of martial arts realm, cultivation method, and martial arts skill decreases in that order.

Even if a martial arts student who has mastered a Heaven-rank martial skill, it is impossible for him to defeat a martial artist who has mastered a Body Refinement.

Besides, it's just a mere human-level martial art.

For several days in a row, Lu Cheng did nothing but eat, sleep, and practice his martial arts.

With a sufficient supply of Jade Skin Cream, his mastery of the Lesser Longevity Manual improved at an unbelievable speed.

Starting from the fifth day, the Dongyang Sect became lively.

By the morning of the seventh day, the commotion on Yingke Peak could be faintly heard on Juyun Peak.

Those were all people from all the well-known martial arts sects in Dongyang County who came to offer their congratulations.

Today is the day for accepting disciples in the main hall.

Even Lu Cheng was asked to go and maintain order.

Lu Cheng seized the time to completely refine the Jade Skin Cream applied to his body and opened his eyes.

A quick scan of his mind revealed a smile.

[The Lesser Secret of Longevity]

[Grade: top grade on the ground level]

[Level: Beginner (156/200)]

At this rate, Lu Cheng will be able to enter the mid-stage of Body Refinement in five days at most!

Even the so-called "prodigies" are nothing more than this.

Lu Cheng took out a dagger and made a cut on his arm.

After the blade struck, a red mark appeared.

Despite the pain, not a single drop of blood flowed out!

This was before Lu Cheng used his full strength to resist; if he did, the blade would be as hard as cutting a whetstone, making it difficult to penetrate.

If one has reached the initial stage of body refinement, even if one pierces ordinary iron with force, it will not leave a mark.

"Senior Brother Lu, are you up yet? Hurry up, we're going to be late!"

Inside the courtyard, two disciples from the same courtyard called out to Lu Cheng.

Lu Chengyang replied loudly, then stood up.

After washing up, the three of them quickly headed to Welcoming Peak.

The welcoming peak is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere.

The large square outside the main hall was covered with a bright red carpet.

Most of the peak masters and elders were there, exchanging pleasantries with familiar sects.

Unfortunately, Lu Cheng only recognized a few of them.

Apart from the main hall in the north, the other three directions were filled with chairs and benches.

As soon as Lu Cheng and his group arrived, they were arranged to greet guests in a side hall.

Even in the side halls, waves of guests kept arriving.

Gold and silver jewelry were not eligible to be moved to the back hall; after registration, they were piled up on an open space outside the hall.

Various pills that Lu Cheng had never heard of were measured in hundreds.

They offered a variety of high-quality ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, iron, and soft jade from the earth's core, one after another.

After putting down the congratulatory gifts, Lu Cheng and the others led them to the seats in front of the main hall.

It wasn't until late morning that the sound of the bronze bell echoed throughout the entire Yingke Peak.

Then, a shadow quickly descended from the north.

Lu Cheng looked up and was immediately stunned.