20demayo 54. The Heaven of Lingxiao Palace
54. The Heaven of Lingxiao Palace
"Master, Physician Hua from the Medicine King Hall has arrived."
At that moment, Wei Hong's voice came from outside the door.
Lu Tong waved to Chu Xuan: "Go!"
"Yes!"
Chu Xuan left respectfully.
When they came out, they saw their senior brother Wei Hong leading a white-bearded doctor in.
After exchanging greetings, Chu Xuan took his leave.
"Doctor Hua is the best doctor in the entire Qingshan City. It seems that Master is sparing no expense to cure Xu Yuan."
Chu Xuan sighed inwardly.
However, he didn't need to envy Xu Yuan at all.
What I gained from Lu Tong today may not be less than what Xu Yuan gained when he broke through.
That small Qi-Nourishing Pill was an unexpected delight.
A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the day arrived for Chu Xuan to return the original map.
With the help of the Fundamental Diagram, Chu Xuan's progress in the Two Elements Stance and Bajiquan reached a new level in the past month.
The effects of the Lesser Nourishing Essence Pill surprised and delighted Chu Xuan even more.
It's more than ten times the amount of the Blood Clotting Pill!
No wonder Lu Tong valued it so much, and hesitated for a while before giving him one!
Unfortunately, there was only one!
Chu Xuan had also asked Ye Zhiyi for help in finding out where he could buy the Lesser Qi Cultivation Pill, but the result was unexpected!
It's impossible to buy!
Because the Lesser Qi-Nourishing Pill came from the City Lord's Mansion!
Chu Xuan then gave up on the idea!
That day, as soon as Chu Xuan arrived at the martial arts school, he heard a burst of laughter coming from the inner courtyard.
"Haha, I, Dongfang Lin, have also broken through to the Dark Force realm!"
"Eighth Senior Brother?"
Chu Xuan was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly walked into the inner courtyard. Sure enough, he saw Dongfang Lin laughing triumphantly, the blush on his face not yet completely faded, and his aura surging!
He has indeed broken through the Dark Force realm!
The fellow disciples in the inner courtyard also put down what they were doing and came forward to congratulate them!
"Congratulations, Eighth Senior Brother!"
Chu Xuan smiled and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting.
"Haha, Junior Brother Chu, you've come at the perfect time!"
Dongfang Lin was overjoyed to see Chu Xuan and shouted to everyone, "I'm so happy today! Remember to come to Jin Yu Lou tonight, it's my treat!"
This time, it wasn't recorded against Junior Brother Chu!
"Not bad, Hachi!"
At this moment, Wei Hong also walked out from the backyard with a smile and praised him.
Dongfang Lin chuckled and looked at Chu Xuan, saying, "Junior Brother Chu, you'd better work hard! I'm still waiting for you to shine in the martial arts examination with me!"
Chu Xuan nodded with a smile.
Wei Hong smiled and waved his hand, "Since everyone's here, that's perfect. All the junior brothers at the Dark Force level, come with me to the backyard; Master has some instructions to give!"
Upon hearing this, several disciples with internal strength immediately headed towards the backyard.
Dongfang Lin grinned at Chu Xuan and said, "Junior Brother Chu, I'll go in first then."
"good!"
Chu Xuan nodded and turned to change his clothes.
When he arrived at Lu Tong's room in the backyard, there were already about ten people standing inside.
Besides the fellow disciples in the courtyard, Tao Ping, the second senior brother who rarely appears, and Lu Xiaoshuang were also present.
Even Xu Yuan, who was seriously injured, was there. At this moment, his face was pale and he looked sickly, as if he had just been seriously ill!
"Um?"
In an instant, everyone's eyes fell on Chu Xuan.
Many people have already frowned!
The senior disciple just said to let all disciples who have broken through to the Dark Force level come in.
What is he doing coming in?
"Junior Brother Chu, you...?"
Dongfang Lin was the first to react, his eyes widening in disbelief, "You've also broken through to the Dark Force realm?"
"What?"
There was an immediate gasp of surprise from the crowd.
Chu Xuan? Breakthrough in Dark Force?
How is that possible!
His physical attributes are only Grade D!
Even Lu Xiaoshuang looked at Chu Xuan in disbelief.
"What's all the fuss about?" Lu Tong glared at Dongfang Lin, annoyed. "You think you're so great about being the first to break through like this?"
"Hiss hiss hiss~"
Upon hearing Lu Tong's confirmation, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd.
Chu Xuan actually broke through!
How could someone with only average physical constitution break through to the Dark Force level?
Dongfang Lin chuckled, ignoring Lu Tong's reprimand, and instead punched Chu Xuan, saying playfully, "You little rascal, you've been hiding your true colors well!"
Chu Xuan smiled and said, "I managed to break through last night by sheer luck, but I haven't had a chance to tell you yet..."
Upon hearing Chu Xuan's words, several people secretly calculated the time it would take for Chu Xuan to attempt the second breakthrough, and their faces immediately showed expressions of emotion!
"Less than a year?"
One person exclaimed in surprise.
The other disciples were also moved upon hearing this.
Breaking through to the inner strength level within a year has completely different implications than taking more than a year!
Outsiders don't understand the difference, but how could they, as the core disciples of the martial arts school, not know?
This involves a great opportunity in the martial arts examination!
Congratulations, junior brother!
After everyone realized what was happening, they all stepped forward to congratulate them.
"Junior Brother Chu, you really are a surprise!" Liang Qiusong stared at Chu Xuan with a half-smile.
Even Tao Ping, who always maintained a detached attitude, couldn't help but take another look at Chu Xuan!
This country bumpkin from out of town, I never expected that he could break through to the Dark Force realm within a year with only a third-rate aptitude? I misjudged him before.
It's worth trying to win them over!
He smiled at Chu Xuan, but didn't say anything immediately.
"Now that everyone's here, let's begin!"
Lu Tong said calmly.
"I'm sure you know I've called you here to inform you about the martial arts examination. But before that, I have a question for you!"
His gaze swept over the crowd, and Chen Sheng asked, "Do you know what the outside world is like?"
The outside world?
Most people present were taken aback.
They really don't know!
Most of the people present, although martial artists, came from humble backgrounds and had never even left Green Mountain City!
The reason is simple: the Yunling Mountains are an insurmountable barrier, almost severing all connections between ordinary people and the outside world.
Only Tao Ping and Liang Qiusong looked somewhat calm, clearly knowing quite a bit.
Chu Xuan knew a little bit about it.
The country they lived in was called the Dayong Dynasty!
However, this dynasty's name has virtually no presence in Green Mountain City, and few people mention it.
Seeing that no one spoke, Dongfang Lin took the initiative and said, "Outside Qingshan City, that should be Lingxiao Prefecture, right?"
Lu Tong nodded: "That's right! It's Lingxiao Prefecture! There are twenty-four cities like Qingshan City under the jurisdiction of Lingxiao Prefecture!"
The Great Yong Dynasty consisted of nine provinces and twelve prefectures.
The imperial court controls the nine provinces, while the twelve prefectures are each controlled by one of the twelve top sects!
What I'm going to tell you today is that the martial arts examination is not just about getting the title of "Martial Arts Examination Person" and being exempt from corvée labor and having reduced taxes!
It is also the key to talent selection, jointly promoted by the imperial court and various sects!
Only the imperial court and those martial arts sects with hundreds or thousands of years of history possess cultivation methods that surpass the Transformation Realm! Only by joining a sect can you go further on the path of martial arts!
To rise above others, the only thing to do is to achieve a high ranking in the martial arts examinations. However, not to join the imperial court, but to become a disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect!
Xuan Yang Sect?
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.
Dongfang Lin asked, "Master, is the Xuan Yang Sect a martial arts sect of Lingxiao Prefecture?"
Lu Tong said in a deep voice, "To be precise, Lingxiao Prefecture belongs to the Xuan Yang Sect! Within the territory of Lingxiao Prefecture, the Xuan Yang Sect is the supreme authority! Even the imperial court must take a backseat!"
Our City Lord of Qingshan City, Jiang Wang, was once an inner disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect! He is also currently the only person in Qingshan City who has surpassed the Transformation Realm…”