I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 119 The Metamorphosis of the Thousand Source Insects After Being Eligible

Upon hearing this, the handsome young man named Duan Xuefeng sneered: "Gu Qinghe, if you really think that my Duan family arranged for someone to assassinate you, then you should produce concrete evidence. Otherwise, I will not let you off the hook with such nonsense."

"Now that we've arrived at Yuelan Sect, your Gu family members won't be able to clean up your mess."

After Duan Xuefeng finished speaking, he gave Xu Ning a deep look, then turned and left.

Gu Qinghe's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, clearly indicating a deep-seated grudge against this snowy wind.

Xu Ning patted Gu Qinghe on the shoulder: "Let's go back."

At this moment, Xu Ning had basically guessed what had happened in the conflict between the two.

Gu Qinghe, who was on the run, mistook the assassin who was chasing him for a man named Duan Xuefeng.

"Brother Xu, thank you very much."

Gu Qinghe forced himself to calm down.

Gu Qinghe had always suspected that the pursuers were from the Duan family. Now, he encountered Duan Xuefeng here and was provoked by him in every way. This almost made Gu Qinghe lose his temper and take action.

If Xu Ning hadn't appeared, Gu Qinghe might have lost his temper.

"There is not harmony among the major families in our Gushan County..."

Leaving the spot, Gu Qinghe took the initiative to explain to Xu Ning: "Our Gu family and their Duan family have even more acute conflicts. If it weren't for the warnings and suppression from the sect's stewards, our two families might even have had an open conflict..."

Xu Ning listened without offering much comment, as this was, after all, someone else's dispute.

"Now that we've come to the Yue Lan Sect, let's devote ourselves to cultivation..."

Xu Ning said, "If you can cultivate to a high level and obtain the status of a sect steward, wouldn't dealing with him be a piece of cake?"

"So relax, wait for the assessment, maintain a good state, and strive to be selected as a true disciple."

Xu Ning's few words reassured Gu Qinghe considerably.

"Brother Xu is absolutely right."

Gu Qinghe responded.

……

Ten days passed quickly.

On this day, a disciple leader came and summoned all the disciples in the villa to gather in the open space.

"Dear fellow disciples."

The leader disciple looked at everyone and said, "Today is the day of the selection of true disciples. Please be prepared."

After the leader finished speaking, everyone in the crowd revealed an undisguised look of anticipation in their eyes.

Everyone is well aware of the difference between a true disciple and an inner disciple.

True disciples have a specific lineage of masters, and if they have any doubts, they can ask their master for personal guidance.

Moreover, those who are selected as true disciples all have elders within the sect as their masters.

The disciples of these sect elders not only enjoy high status but also have easier access to resources.

However, the inner disciples are different.

The only resources available to inner disciples for their cultivation are a Pure Origin Pill distributed monthly.

To obtain more resources, one can only earn contribution points by completing sect missions.

Moreover, if they have any questions about martial arts training, they can only wait for the inner sect deacons to hold a monthly meeting to answer their questions. The effect is far inferior to that of being personally instructed by the elders.

"Brother Xu, do you think we can become the true inheritors of this art?"

At this moment, Gu Qinghe was slightly uneasy.

"I don't know, let nature take its course..."

Xu Ning responded.

"Fellow junior brothers and sisters, come with me."

The disciple leading the group, along with more than thirty others, walked out of the villa.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, they were led to a garden.

This garden has pavilions and terraces, and is filled with the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds.

"Is this the assessment location?"

Gu Qinghe looked puzzled and muttered, "They're here to enjoy the scenery, aren't they?"

Xu Ning didn't speak, but simply looked around.

Suddenly, Xu Ning noticed a pond not far from the garden.

Beneath the pool, colorful fish swam up and down.

Xu Ning suddenly realized something.

"This...this couldn't be a spirit fish testing aptitude, could it...?"

Xu Ning suddenly remembered that when he first met Liu Yijian, a martial arts master in the Void Realm, he had seen a similar pond in his courtyard.

The fish swimming in that pond seemed to be the same species as the fish swimming in the pond not far away.

"This might be... troublesome..."

Xu Ning pursed his lips: "If we use spirit fish to test aptitude, my test results might be so bad they'd be unbearable to look at..."

Xu Ning muttered to himself, hoping that the colorful fish were just ornamental fish.

However, what the team leader said next made Xu Ning feel the helplessness of reality.

"Fellow junior brothers and sisters, please stand an arm's length apart before reaching the pool."

"really……"

Xu Ning felt a pang of regret.

In fact, by now, Xu Ning had basically concluded that he was probably not destined to become a true disciple.

As everyone gathered around the pool, the spirit fish seemed to sense something and scattered, swimming towards some of the disciples.

Among them, a few people had a crowd of swimming fish in front of them, while most of the others had none in front of them.

This relieved Xu Ning.

It's not that I feel psychologically balanced. Since most people don't have a spirit fish in front of them, the fact that my talent is extremely poor can be covered up.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how someone with such poor aptitude could possess such strength.

While the crowd gathered around the pond, several people were watching from the garden pavilion.

These people were none other than the powerful elders within the Yuelan Sect.

"This year's newcomers have produced very few outstanding individuals..."

One of the elderly men with white hair spoke with a hint of regret.

"really……"

A beautiful woman also said, "Talent is of paramount importance in martial arts training, and the talent of this group of newcomers is indeed average. Although a few have gathered spirit fish in front of them, the number is too small. Most of the spirit fish are still hidden beneath the pool and are unwilling to swim up."

"Since you are all dissatisfied, then all these disciples recognized by the spirit fish will belong to me."

At that moment, a disheveled man suddenly spoke up.

"You wish!"

The beautiful woman spat at the person, then pointed to one of the girls dressed in a pale yellow dress: "I'm taking her as my apprentice, and no one can take her from me."

"You've already chosen the most talented one..."

The slovenly man wasn't about to back down either, pointing and declaring, "That person is mine."

After that, the other elders also finished selecting their disciples.

In the garden, in front of the pond.

"Dear fellow disciples."

Soon, someone handed a piece of paper to the disciple in charge.

The leader glanced at the group, then pointed out a few people, his face beaming with smiles.

"You lot have been chosen as true disciples!"

"really……"

Xu Ning and Gu Qinghe were not among these names.

However, Duan Xuefeng, Gu Qinghe's former nemesis, was among those listed.

Xu Ning felt a pang of regret.

There are too many benefits to becoming a true disciple, so Xu Ning felt it was a pity that he was not selected.

"What?"

As soon as the team leader finished speaking, it immediately sparked a flurry of discussion.

"Wasn't this an assessment? The assessment hasn't even started, and it's already over?"

Most of them were unaware that the spirit fish could be used to assess qualifications.

The team leader was very patient, clearly indicating that this wasn't the first time he'd encountered this situation.

"Everyone, please be patient."

The disciple leading the group said, "These are spirit fish used to test aptitude. Your cultivation talent was already tested when you were circling around the pool just now."

"Is it just a talent test?"

Another disciple who had not been selected pressed for an answer.

"Yes, there is only one test item: qualifications."

The disciple leading the group said, "If you feel this is unfair, you can go up to that pavilion."

The leading disciple pointed in a direction: "The sect elders are all gathered there right now. If you are dissatisfied, you can question the elders. After all, every one of those selected was personally chosen by the sect elders."

Upon hearing this, the room immediately fell silent.

Everyone looked toward the attic, but no one dared to utter a single complaint.

Seeing this, the leader disciple said, "Those who weren't chosen as true disciples, go back now. Someone will arrange for you to enter the inner sect later."

"Those of you who have been chosen, please follow me. I will take you to see the elders."

"Brother Xu..."

Gu Qinghe's face was very pale.

Neither he nor Xu Ning were chosen as true disciples, but the guy he hated the most was chosen.

Gu Qinghe felt as if he had swallowed a hundred flies.

"There's nothing we can do but accept it."

Xu Ning could only offer one word of comfort.

"Gu Qinghe".

At this moment, Duan Xuefeng stepped forward and sneered, "Ever since Gushan County, you've been competing with me. Now, you finally understand the difference between us, don't you?"

"you!"

Gu Qinghe's teeth were grinding together.

"When you see me next time, remember to call me senior brother."

After saying that, Duan Xuefeng laughed loudly and followed the leading disciple into the pavilion.

Gu Qinghe's face turned ashen, but he was helpless.

At this moment, the thirty people who were not chosen as true disciples all returned to the other courtyard in low spirits.

Xu Ning and Gu Qinghe walked at the back of the group.

"Brother Gu."

Xu Ning took the initiative to speak.

After failing to be selected as a true disciple, Xu Ning wanted to understand one thing.

"It's said that true disciples can obtain high-grade Void Realm secret manuals, while we inner disciples can only obtain mid-grade Void Realm secret manuals. What's the difference between the two?"

In fact, the difference in quality between the Void Realm Manuals is what Xu Ning cares about most.

Xu Ning was not envious of the prestigious status of a true disciple. Even if there were more resources allocated to him, Xu Ning felt that he could obtain them through other means.

The only thing that worried him was the difference in quality between the Void Realm Secret Manuals.

Xu Ning's question diverted some of Gu Qinghe's attention.

"There is little difference between high-grade and mid-grade Void Realm Secret Manuals in the first six levels of the Void Realm."

Gu Qinghe seemed to understand this issue well, explaining, "However, starting from the seventh level of the Void Realm, the advancement speed of a mid-grade Void Realm manual will be much slower than that of a high-grade Void Realm manual..."

"Is it just that the promotion speed is slow?"

Xu Ning showed a hint of surprise: "No impact on combat strength and foundation?"

He remembered that Feng Chengyu said that the differences between the Void Realm Secret Manuals would lead to uneven strength among cultivators of the same level.

"Only low-grade Void Realm secret manuals will cause the practitioner to be weaker than others of the same level."

Gu Qinghe explained, "Because low-grade Void Realm secret manuals are basically all incomplete."

"Both mid-grade and high-grade Void Realm Secret Manuals can construct a complete Void Realm martial arts system. However, the high-grade Void Realm Secret Manual is more refined, so it will be faster to understand the 'Dao Intent' in the later stages."

"Is that so..."

A hint of relief appeared in Xu Ning's eyes.

It turns out that the difference between the mid-grade and high-grade Void Realm Secret Manuals lies only in the speed of cultivation.

What Xu Ning was least worried about was the speed of his cultivation!

As long as there is a martial arts panel, whether it is a complicated advancement or a simple advancement, it can be simplified to a matter of allocating points for Xu Ning.

As long as the mid-grade Void Realm Secret Manual doesn't give him any weaknesses in fighting against opponents of the same level, then the difference in quality doesn't matter to Xu Ning.

In an instant, after clarifying the issue, Xu Ning's regret at not being selected as a true disciple vanished.

Seeing that Xu Ning had composed himself, Gu Qinghe asked, "Brother Xu, aren't you disappointed at not being selected as a true disciple?"

"Of course it's a pity."

Xu Ning smiled: "However, at least we are still inner disciples, which is much better than those outer disciples."

"That's true..."

Gu Qinghe was infected by Xu Ning's optimistic mood, and for a moment he also felt a little lighter.

……

Since the person in charge of leading everyone to the inner sect had not yet arrived, the inner sect disciples who had not been selected as true disciples were still temporarily staying in the previous villa.

It was late at night that day.

Just before Xu Ning was about to go to sleep, she heard a slight rustling sound coming from her belt.

At this moment, Xu Ning suddenly remembered his Thousand Source Worm that was undergoing a metamorphosis.

He quickly took the belt and opened the hidden clasp.

At this moment, inside the hidden clasp, the Thousand Source Worm, which had been curled up into a ball, stretched out its body completely.

Compared to before, the Thousand Source Worms have undergone tremendous changes.

The original Thousand Source Worm was plump and white, about the size of a grain of rice, and its entire body was snow-white. Unless it swallowed minerals, you couldn't tell its head or tail at all.

Now, the Thousand Source Worm has grown a size larger, becoming about the size of a cabbage worm.

Not only that, but under its fleshy, plump body are two rows of barbed legs, and on the top of its head, you can also distinguish its eyes and mouth.

"Is the transformation complete?"

Xu Ning observed carefully.

Suddenly, he noticed that the mouth of the Thousand Source Worm seemed to be wriggling.

And its fleshy belly was also contracting.

"Is this to expel the spiritual energy crystals?"

Sure enough, the Thousand Source Worm opened its mouth, and a transparent crystal of spiritual energy began to be spat out.

Before its metamorphosis, the Thousand Source Worm had stopped consuming minerals, so this transparent spiritual energy crystal was purely a product of natural absorption and excretion.

Soon, the transparent crystal of spiritual energy was completely expelled.

This spiritual crystal is at least twice the size of the previous one.

Xu Ning couldn't wait to see how many units of spiritual energy crystals the transformed Thousand Source Worm expelled.

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Energy of 10 units detected. Should we absorb it?

whether

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"10 units of energy!"

Xu Ning smiled and said, "No wonder they say that each metamorphosis of the Thousand Source Worm brings a significant improvement in the quality of the spiritual energy crystals!"

"I just don't know how long the interval will be between expelling these spiritual energy crystals."

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