Gou Zai Xianwu Chaos World, Physical Sainthood

"Why."

Standing at the foot of Tianzhu Peak, Lu Cheng gazed at the buildings atop it and muttered a curse under his breath:

"These brats, no wonder they were so eager to please."

For two consecutive days, Lu Cheng spent his days sweeping through the Martial Arts Pavilion and his nights lodging at Tianzhu Peak.

In just two days, he managed to master all the human-level martial arts techniques in the first four levels.

As a result, when he was descending the peak today, he was stopped by his fellow disciples who demanded three days' worth of food, lodging, and service fees.

In less than three days, they were extorted for 150 taels of silver!

But since he had already stayed there, and with more than a dozen people surrounding him, calling him "Uncle-Master" repeatedly, Lu Cheng couldn't bring himself to leave without showing any shame.

Fortunately, the trip was quite fruitful.

There are eighty-four high-grade human-level fist techniques, which can be combined into two mid-grade earth-level fist techniques.

The same applies to other palm techniques, leg techniques, etc.

The most rewarding technique was the [River-Blocking Halberd Technique].

The martial arts pavilion did not have enough long-bladed weapons such as spears, clubs, halberds, and axes to form a complete set of Earth-rank martial arts techniques.

However, after Lu Cheng mastered all the martial arts techniques of more than one hundred long weapons, he successfully recreated the [River-Blocking Halberd Technique].

[River-Blocking Halberd Technique]

[Rank: Mid-grade Earth Rank]

[Realm Level: Minor Success (1/300)]

……

The newly released halberd technique no longer includes the phrase "can be improved".

This indicates that the "River-Blocking Halberd Technique" has reached its limit.

However, there are not many halberd techniques of the middle-grade Earth level in the entire Martial Arts Pavilion.

Most of them are marksmanship and staff fighting.

Even the top-grade Earth rank has several.

As for the Heavenly Rank techniques, Lu Cheng only saw three: a sword technique, a saber technique, and a fist technique.

It's good, but learning it might not be easy.

After descending Tianzhu Peak, Lu Cheng went directly to Xijian Peak.

Early yesterday morning, a disciple informed Lu Cheng.

Han Lingxiao summoned me today.

Lu Cheng was somewhat disappointed in his master.

Upon meeting Du Ruo, Yun Huizi immediately gave her a Qi Condensation Pill.

But Han Lingxiao was different; he didn't even give her a Qi Condensation Pill, let alone a Spirit Awakening Powder.

I wonder what the purpose of calling Lu Cheng up the mountain this time is.

……

We rushed as fast as we could and finally reached the top of the mountain before the sun was high in the sky.

The scene that came into view surprised Lu Cheng somewhat.

Washing Sword Peak is completely different from the other peaks I've visited.

The layout is simple, the style is rugged, and the architectural lines are strong.

The main hall features few colors, primarily gray, white, and black.

However, there is also a stone archway with the three characters "Xijianfeng" (Washing Sword Peak).

As Lu Cheng passed through the archway, before he even approached the main hall, he heard Han Lingxiao's telepathic message:

"Go to the Ancestral Master's Hall to offer incense and pay respects, and then come to the side hall."

Lu Cheng looked around but didn't see anyone.

With a sudden thought, he unleashed a move called "Lingxi Jue".

Before the aura was released and the person had even extended three zhang away, a thunderous "humph" was heard.

Then everything went black, and my brain started buzzing.

After recovering, Lu Cheng dared not be presumptuous again. He quickly bowed to the side hall, covered his face, and hurried towards the Ancestral Hall behind him.

He was quite surprised.

Is this what makes Qi Refining Warriors so powerful?

How could the "Lingxi Jue" be sensed when I was so far away, less than three zhang away from me?

Is he too good or am I too bad?

What did I get in exchange for this low-grade Earth rank item?

Lu Cheng walked to the Ancestral Hall while struggling with his decision.

He then completed the salute and incense offering amidst his inner turmoil.

It wasn't until I reached the side hall that I came to my senses and bowed towards it through the doorway:

"Disciple Lu Cheng greets Master."

squeak~

The palace doors slowly opened.

Strange things happened.

There were no lights lit inside the hall.

The eaves overhead also meant that sunlight could only reach within three feet of the doorway.

This made the area three feet away from the hall completely dark.

But Lu Cheng could "see" everything inside clearly when he looked at it.

It wasn't the kind of darkness, but rather a peculiar "clarity and brightness" in the field of vision.

If I had to describe it, it would be like looking in a mirror.

The main hall was extremely spacious, and the most eye-catching feature was a large painting of a sunset hanging in the sky in front of the wall.

Han Lingxiao sat alone in the head seat at the very top.

There were nearly ten people below, some sitting and some standing.

Lu Cheng only knew one of them, Cui Yuan.

"What are you standing there for? Come in now."

Han Lingxiao's voice echoed in the empty hall and drifted into Lu Cheng's ears.

Lu Cheng's spirits lifted, and the scene before him instantly changed.

The "clear and bright" atmosphere vanished instantly, and the hall returned to its dim state.

Lu Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then quickly recovered and stepped into the main hall, bathed in sunlight.

Throughout the journey, Lu Cheng kept glancing at both sides out of the corner of his eye.

Only the older people's eyes showed no abnormality.

The rest, especially those who were relatively young, all harbored some degree of hostility towards them.

Lu Cheng glanced at it and didn't pay any attention.

Within half a year, apart from Han Lingxiao, everyone else in the hall could only look up at Lu Cheng's back.

"Master."

Lu Cheng bowed respectfully as he approached Han Lingxiao.

Han Lingxiao waved his hand, his tone indifferent:

"The Lingxi Technique is not a very difficult martial art, and it cannot be used before it is mastered."

Lu Cheng knew this was a reprimand for his earlier probing, and while bowing in agreement, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out it wasn't that my martial arts skills were lacking, it was that I was incompetent.

Then it's alright.

Han Lingxiao then said:

"Besides 'Lingxi Jue,' what other items did you choose?"

Lu Cheng replied honestly:

"This disciple has also chosen a defensive martial art, 'Subduing Dragon and Suppressing Elephant Technique,' an offensive martial art, 'Divine Transformation,' and a secret technique, 'Wind and Thunder Flash.'"

The martial arts techniques selected by the Hidden Skills Pavilion are all recorded, and it is not difficult for anyone who wants to know them.

Therefore, Lu Cheng had no need to hide it.

Han Lingxiao frowned upon hearing this:

"The choice of 'Subduing Dragon and Suppressing Elephant Technique' is quite good, and 'Wind and Thunder Flash'... is also passable."

"What were your considerations regarding 'The Metamorphosis of Gods'?"

The others standing nearby also had various expressions.

Lu Cheng raised his head, his tone no longer showing the embarrassment he had when he was being lectured about the "Lingxi Jue" (a martial arts technique), but only composure and confidence:

"Although my physical constitution and blood are not good, I am quite talented in comprehension. However, the thirty-six human-level martial arts skills are not too difficult for me."

"Disciples don't have many opportunities to choose. Although the Divine Transformation is difficult, once mastered, it will at least give one a mid-grade Earth rank, making it the most cost-effective option."

"Hahahaha, listen to this, listen to this!" Han Lingxiao's tone was no longer calm; instead, it exuded an air of arrogance as he pointed at Lu Cheng and said:

"That's true youthful spirit! The rest of you are quite lacking in that regard."

"Alright, Lu Cheng, if you can deduce and fuse a mid-grade Earth-rank martial skill through the 'Divine Transformation' within a year, you can choose any Heaven-rank martial skill in the Martial Arts Pavilion!"

"..."

"!!!"

Upon hearing Han Lingxiao's words, everyone in the hall, though silent, paused in their tracks.

Especially the relatively young disciples.

That's a Heaven-Rank martial skill!

The entire Dongyang Sect has fewer than ten Heaven-rank martial arts techniques!

"Well, the same goes for the others. Starting with Xing Du, if any of you can master a martial art through the 'Divine Transformation' within a year, you can choose any Heaven-level martial art you like!"

As soon as Han Lingxiao finished speaking, several of the younger disciples immediately spoke up:

"This disciple understands! I will certainly study and practice diligently!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng's head exploded with a "whoosh".

Xingdu?

The person who secretly transmitted the "Minor Longevity Manual"?

Isn't he an elder?

Lu Cheng kept his eyes down and his mind focused, barely managing to keep his head from turning.