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Chapter 127 Joining the Xianyun Sect

"There's not a single sign of inflammation; it healed so quickly and so well."

"He really didn't use any anesthesia. Doesn't it hurt at all?"

"How could it not hurt? Look how much sweat you're wearing."

Lin Zhuo jumped off the operating table and underwent an examination by the doctors. After confirming that everything was in order, he changed back into his original clothes and put on the Sui Xin Mask again. This time, he did not modify his body shape, but simply hid his long hair and the Hidden Dragon Pot mark on his forehead.

In fact, "The Hidden Dragon Pot" is no longer meeting Lin Zhuo's needs, and the same is true for "The Fall of the Humble Dragon".

Both of these skills were originally designed based on pure Nen.

The Hidden Dragon Pot's restrictions can hold twenty layers of Hidden Dragon Force, but if it were to bear the True Essence of Rock, the number of layers would inevitably plummet. Moreover, Lin Zhuo would not allow True Essence to flow into his body at present, so as not to erode the source of his life.

Although the Fallen Dragon technique can be used to activate true essence, since true essence only circulates in the external divine meridians and does not communicate with the Hidden Dragon Pot, it is necessary to start from scratch to stack the true essence version of the Hidden Dragon buff, which greatly reduces the activation speed.

Other martial arts skills, such as light-body skills and hard skills, were also affected to some extent.

The problem Lin Zhuo is facing now is that while his cultivation level has improved, his skill system is still stuck in the previous version.

Blue-grade martial arts must be based on minor supernatural abilities, and the power of heaven and earth runes must be integrated into the application of true essence. Every move must have the power to change the weather. Only in this way can it be said that the skill is close to the Dao.

Unlike supernatural powers, which are purely talismanic arts, other martial arts, lightness skills, hard skills, and special techniques are still applications of true energy and qi. Minor supernatural powers play a role similar to seasonings that are essential for a main dish, but what truly drives these martial arts is the qi master's mind, belief, and spirit.

Reaching the blue rank means that martial arts, for a martial artist, transcends mere self-expression and embarks on a path of harmony between humanity and nature. The execution of each move must not only follow one's true intentions but also conform to the natural principles of the universe.

A blue-grade martial art can often incorporate the power of multiple minor supernatural abilities, creating a variety of incredible effects. Of course, mastering multiple supernatural abilities simultaneously, integrating them into each move, coordinating them, and making them mutually supportive is a huge challenge for a Qigong master.

After the surgery, Lin Zhuo remained calm and composed. However, the chief physician, who was only responsible for operating the robotic arm, was now drenched in sweat and looked completely exhausted.

If anything were to happen to Lin Zhuo on the operating table, the doctors present would carry a heavy burden of guilt for the rest of their lives. After all, he was a top-tier individual in the Human Community with a classified identity exceeding level eight; there wasn't another important figure of the same level to be found in the entire Ninth Training Base.

All I can say is that the psychological pressure was immense.

Director He, like a long-time family member, held Lin Zhuo's hand and earnestly instructed him to report any discomfort or unusual symptoms and to return for a check-up promptly.

After the surgery, the space station's AI-powered gantry guided Lin Zhuo to the A12 accommodation area.

He was assigned to a single dormitory. This wasn't a special treatment, as every dragon rider had their own room and was required to tidy up their quarters daily; it wasn't a place where one could be carefree or sloppy.

[Longmen]: Congratulations, Comrade Lin Zhuo! You have now become a member of the glorious Dragon Rider Special Operations Brigade. Your personal armor will be ready within one business day. [15:10] [Read]

[Lin Zhuo]: Can the auxiliary intelligence equipped on my personal battle suit use my own model?

[Longmen]: Your orders will be carried out unconditionally. I will ask the Equipment Department to delete the Armor Intelligence System. [Lin Zhuo]: Tell me about this training base. After having some free time, Lin Zhuo, who was in a foreign land, also began to inquire about the information here. He needed to know the personnel composition of the command, where the training subjects were located, who the instructors were, what his comrades' names were, where they usually ate, and so on.

Longmen was completely open with him, even if Lin Zhu wanted to know anyone's privacy in the base, he had no problem, from clothing habits to psychological models, he told him everything.

But Lin Zhuo had no intention of inquiring about such private matters.

After gaining a better understanding of the environment, he asked Longmen to help him arrange the future training process.

Normally, it takes a long time of three to five years for a newly recruited dragoon to complete all the courses.

Weapons training, vehicle deployment, battlefield maintenance, emergency medical care, orbital parachuting, space parachuting, zero-gravity walking —

A total of thirty-six practical and theoretical assessments are required, and only those who pass all of them can officially enter the combat sequence.

Lin Zhuo mainly lacks theoretical knowledge, but he can learn all the textbooks in a day by entering the virtual training field and other methods.

As for the practical subjects, he only needs to understand the exam rules to pass most of them smoothly. Aside from operating unfamiliar weapons and vehicles, it will probably take him some time to learn and become proficient.

[Longmen]: I understand your actual needs. I will arrange your exam process reasonably. There are three options available, requiring 15 days, 32 days, and 60 days respectively. [Lin Zhuo]: I'll take the 15-day one. I'll have to trouble you to send me the materials. [Longmen]: Okay, your first exam will start promptly at 7:00 AM tomorrow. The exam location and content have been attached. The video materials and electronic lecture notes for the theoretical courses you requested have been compiled and attached. I suggest you start studying now. "What a fulfilling day." Lin Zhuo looked at the hundreds of terabytes of materials. Although the holographic video files mainly took up space, there was still a lot to learn.

Things should be done one at a time.

Lin Zhuo wasn't worried about not being able to finish learning, since there was a virtual training ground.

However, there is a drawback to using the training ground: the refresh time of the dungeon invitation is determined by the length of time a player spends in the real world, but time does not pause for other players in the same world biome when they enter the virtual training ground or other dungeons.

Therefore, the longer Lin Zhuo stayed in the training ground, the later his dungeon refresh time was compared to his companions.

[Fuyouyue]: So that's the situation. After your dungeon refreshes, mine will probably need a few more days. [Mingxiaogu]: Don't worry, don't worry, I'll wait for you. (cool) (raises eyebrows)

[Knock on the gong]: Panda Boss isn't in the team channel anymore, otherwise you could ask him if he knows anything. [Ephemeral Yue]: By the way, have you received the guild invitation yet? Is the review process still ongoing?

[Mingxiao Drum]: Oh, I was just about to say that, I received a message! Just now!

Lin Zhuo's spirits lifted. He had been waiting for three days. Zhu Baixuan had said it would take one or two days, which was already a bit overdue.

[Network notification: You have a new message. Please check it promptly.]

【Dear player [蜉蝣岳]: Hello! This is an invitation letter from the player guild. Your internal referral process, submitted by player [大侠爱吃麵], has been successfully approved. We now formally invite you to join our harmonious and friendly [闲云宗]. Do you agree?】

[Knocks on a gong]: Wow, the cat got it too!

"Agreed." Lin Zhuo exchanged messages with his companions, explained the situation to Zhu Baixuan, and accepted the invitation after careful confirmation.

[Important Notice from the Network: You have joined the player guild [Xianyun Sect], and a guild module has been added to your player panel!]

"[Xianyun Sect Chat Group Channel] has been added to your player panel"

[Network notification: Player "Fuyouyue" has joined the current channel]

The system's built-in real-time translation module for all languages ​​in the multiverse is functioning normally.

Current number of players online in this channel: 15140

Total number of players in the current channel: 38403

[Guild Leader - Please Call Me Sect Master]: Oh my, newcomers are here! Welcome, welcome! Was it Xiaobaixuan who invited you in? I am the guild leader, you can also call me Sect Master. [Hero Loves Noodles]: Master, be normal. (wiping sweat)

[Discipline Elder - Spring Water Tea Drink]: Newcomers, remember to read the member rules in the guild module. The two most important rules are: do not harm fellow disciples, and do not join the demonic faction. Those who violate the rules will be hunted down across realms (smile).

Compared to other medium-to-large guilds with millions or tens of millions of players, Xianyun Sect was indeed very quiet, with only one chat group. The most frequent messages in the channel were about sharing daily life. Lin Zhuo had a strange feeling of accidentally wandering into a nursing home.

However, though small, it has all the essential functions. As a player guild, Xianyun Sect has all the basic functions.

Lin Zhuo's goal was clear: he headed straight for [Han Hai Shu Shan] in the guild section, which was the sect's scripture library.

"Oh, a newbie. Welcome to the Mountain of Books. I'm [Moon-Gazing Insect], the online administrator who's been on duty for ten thousand years. Do you need to upload materials or search for classic texts?"

Upon opening the [Han Hai Shu Shan] section, the first thing that catches the eye is a dialog box. Lin Zhuo himself had been a librarian and felt quite familiar with this [Wang Yue Chong].

"Master, I want to look up minor supernatural abilities related to [Rock] Qi. I plan to create a perfect supernatural Qi cultivation technique, but I only found seventy-two minor supernatural ability restrictions on the forum."

"Okay, I've compiled the following book list for you. Also, a small suggestion: don't call him 'big boss.' I'm not a gamer on the internet; I'm just a lowly employee doing things for you."

"Can non-players use the integrated network interface?"

"Because I'm at the offline headquarters of the Xianyun Sect, everything here is deeply connected to the general network. Since you're new here, I suggest you spend more time in the training grounds for secluded cultivation. The public areas are open for free, and you can train for as long as you want. Plus, you might meet other players who can give you pointers."

Lin Zhuo had never really looked into the specific details of a player guild before, and was unaware that a mature guild that had been upgraded could set up a base in the real plane.

All the online features, such as the Book Mountain, Training Ground, and Alchemy Peak, actually have offline locations.

As a guild member, Lin Zhuo can spend [Contribution Points] to exchange for a World Pass, allowing him to freely visit the sect headquarters. Of course, he currently has no Contribution Points and can only use the free features, limiting his activity area.

However, Lin Zhuo soon discovered an unexpected surprise.

The sect's offline headquarters also belongs to the real world for players, and the time spent there can refresh the cooldown interval of the dungeon invitation normally.

"It truly is a blessed land of immortals." Lin Zhuo immediately decided to abandon the official virtual training ground on the general website and instead go to the sect's training ground.