High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

Chen Yuan listened while silently calculating in his mind.

The Illumination Realm corresponds to the Martial Emperor.

The Realm of Returning to Truth corresponds to the Martial Venerable.

The Tribulation Realm corresponds to the Martial Saint.

The Fusion Realm corresponds to the Martial God.

The ultimate realm corresponds to a true god.

In other words... the sect leader of this Sky-Piercing Sword Sect is at the peak of the Martial God realm.

The sect's patriarch is at the True God realm.

He is at the same level as me.

But it's unclear whether he's in the early, middle, or peak stages of a true god.

Chen Yuan had a better understanding of the situation.

The strength of the Jade Purity Continent is indeed many times greater than that of the Azure Profound Realm.

But he wasn't strong enough to frighten him.

At least for now, the strongest person in the Sky-Supporting Sword Sect is at the True God realm, the same level as him.

.........

After Elder Luo finished his introduction, he changed the subject.

His gaze swept over Chen Yuan and the others.

"Since you ascended from the Cangxuan Realm, you should join our Qingtian Sword Sect according to the rules."

He still had a smile on his face.

But the implication in his words was one of undeniable authority.

"After all, that guiding array was set up by our Sky-Supporting Sword Sect."

"Those who ascended to immortality throughout history have all joined our sect."

"If you go to other places where you don't know anyone, you might not find anyone willing to take you in."

"It would be better to stay in the Sky-Supporting Sword Sect."

"As long as you are willing to work hard, the sect will not shortchange you in terms of pills, cultivation techniques, and cultivation resources."

Chen Yuan naturally understood the meaning behind the elder's words.

This is hardly an invitation.

This is clearly saying: You guys must join the Sky-Piercing Sword Sect.

Not joining?

Well, I'm sorry, but I won't let other forces take you away. I hope you won't be so ungrateful.

Chen Yuan even felt a little amused.

I never expected to be so popular.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

Those who can rise from the barren lands of the lower realms are indeed far more valuable than martial artists of the same realm native to the Jade Purity Continent.

Which sect wouldn't want a talent like this?

The current situation leaves him no room to refuse.

Moreover, he had just arrived in Yuqing Continent and knew nothing about it. Before he figured out the situation, he should try to avoid conflict with the local natives.

Finding a place to settle down first and secretly figuring out the situation was actually the best option for him.

"I am honored by Elder Luo's kind offer. I am Chen Yuan and wish to join the Sky-Supporting Sword Sect," Chen Yuan said, clasping his hands in greeting.

He was just a fake Ascended, and whether or not he joined the local faction was irrelevant to him.

Chen Yi and the others also clasped their hands in greeting.

"We also wish to join the Sky-Supporting Sword Sect..."

However, to avoid revealing any flaws in their names, they did not use their original names, but instead each chose new ones.

The shadowy creature flicked its tail and spoke in human language to indicate its willingness.

Elder Luo's smile grew even brighter as he saw things going so smoothly.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row.

"You made a wise decision."

He turned around and waved to a disciple beside him.

"Go and report the situation to Sect Leader Ye."

"Twelve ascendants from the Cangxuan Realm have all agreed to join a sect."

The disciple clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, then turned and flew away as a streak of sword light.

Elder Luo looked at Chen Yuan and the others again, his eyes full of expectation.

"Next, I will take you to have your innate talent and aptitude tested."

Chen Yuan's heart stirred slightly.

Test one's physical constitution and aptitude?

His disguise was flawless.

But if this sect's detection methods can see through "All Things Return to Nothingness," then that would be troublesome.

Once his true cultivation level is detected.

The fact that they are not ascendants from the Cangxuan Realm will be exposed.

If they are then regarded as "extraterrestrial demons," the consequences will be unimaginable!

However, Chen Yuan's expression remained unchanged.

He had anticipated this move.

Even the eternal true god cannot see through "All Things Return to Nothingness" without special investigation.

It would be a miracle if a mere elder at the Martial God realm could see through it.

"Thank you for your help, Elder Luo."

Chen Yuan said calmly.

.........

Elder Luo led Chen Yuan and his group through several mountain peaks.

Along the way, it attracted many disciples to stop and watch.

"Look, look! Those are the ascendants who just ascended from the lower realm!"

"Twelve of them came at once? That's quite a show of force!"

"I've heard that those who ascend from the lower realms are all prodigies. To be able to cultivate and ascend in such a godforsaken place, their innate talent must be ridiculously strong."

"Yes, the last senior brother who ascended from the Cangxuan Realm is now a true disciple of Elder Li, a core elder."

"How many core disciples do you think will emerge from these twelve people?"

"Core disciples? We'd be lucky to get even one!"

"Maybe two will make it? There are so many people."

Chen Yuan followed behind Elder Luo, hearing all the surrounding discussions clearly.

His face was expressionless.

But he was already making plans in his mind.

It seems that ascendants hold a fairly high status within this sect.

At least they are not the kind of people at the bottom who can be bullied by others.

That's better.

This would allow him to act covertly.

.........

A moment later.

Elder Luo led them to an ancient stone hall.

The stone hall was not large, only a few feet square.

In the very center stands a snow-white stone tablet.

The stone tablet was taller than a person, and its surface shimmered with a faint fluorescent light.

The stone tablet is covered with dense inscriptions, exuding an ancient and profound aura.

"This is a spirit-testing stele."

Elder Luo pointed to the stone tablet and said.

"It can detect a cultivator's innate talent and potential. The test results are divided into six levels: one-star, two-star, three-star, four-star, five-star, and six-star."

"The stronger one's inherent qualities, the brighter the light on the stone tablet."

"Line up and go up one by one for the test."

As he said this, his gaze swept over Chen Yuan and the others.

His eyes were full of expectation.

Twelve Ascended Ones.

I can't even dream of a six-star genius.

You should be able to get at least a four-star character with good stats, right?

Maybe we can even get a five-star!

If someone becomes a five-star, his status within the sect will rise accordingly.

Chen Yuan glanced at the spirit-testing stele and quickly estimated its value in his mind.

Then he winked at Chen Yi.

"One at a time, I'll test you first."

He walked to the spirit-testing stele and placed his palm on the surface of the stele.

It urges the return of all things to nothingness.

He carefully controlled his aura and energy fluctuations to the level of the Illumination Realm.

Not too high to be shocking, not too low to be mediocre.

The stone tablet glowed faintly.

White fluorescent light emerged from the surface of the monument like fireflies.

The light was neither too strong nor too weak.

It just stopped at a moderate brightness level.

A moment later.

Two ancient characters appeared at the top of the stone tablet.

Samsung.

Elder Luo showed some satisfaction upon seeing the result.

Samsung's base physique is already quite good.

There was more than enough room to enter the inner gate.

They are potential disciples who can become true disciples.

"Not bad, not bad, three-star talent."

He nodded with a smile.

Chen Yuan withdrew his hand, feeling relieved.

It seems that "All Things Return to Nothingness" can indeed fool this spirit-testing stele.

He said to Chen Yi.

"You guys should take the test too."

Chen nodded and walked to the spirit-testing stele.

A moment later.

The words "Samsung" also appeared on the stone tablet.

Chen Er also took the test.

It is also "Samsung".

Chen San.

Samsung.

Chen Si.

"Two stars".

Chen Wu.

"Two stars".

Chen Liu.

Samsung.

Chen Qi.

Samsung.

Chen Ba.

"Two stars".

Chen Jiu.

Samsung.

Chen Shi.

"Two stars".

After ten people were tested, half were rated as excellent and half as average.