Chapter 397: Terrifying Comprehension
Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Terrifying Comprehension
"The Flowing Light Seven Blades! You actually comprehended the Flowing Light Seven Blades! Good! Good! Good! Excellent! Hahaha! This is wonderful! Han Feng, you are the most outstanding genius I have ever seen!"
Zhao Tian’s eyes were wide and his body trembled, flashing with excitement. His breathing grew ragged as he laughed, completely losing his composure.
In truth, the Flowing Light Saber Technique recorded on the Flowing Light Blade Stele had seven techniques, but the vast majority of geniuses could only comprehend six of them. Those who could grasp the Flowing Light Seven Blades were as rare as a phoenix’s feather, and geniuses who could do it in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn could be counted on one hand.
For such a terrifying genius to emerge from the Bikong Mountain Lower Courtyard, sending him to the Bi Yao Demon Sect Headquarters would surely earn Zhao Tian a huge reward. He might even be directly promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple.
The hierarchy within the Bi Yao Demon Sect was incredibly strict. The status of an Inner Sect Disciple was more than ten times that of an Outer Disciple, and the various resources they received were also more than ten times greater.
A look of shock flashed through Ning Chen’s eyes. ’Flowing Light Seven Blades... That beggar actually comprehended the Flowing Light Seven Blades! He’s a monster! I only managed to comprehend two techniques!’
Yuan Ling’er’s eyes narrowed slightly, her arrogance deflating a bit. ’This guy is a real monster. I only comprehended four techniques!’
After all, the Black Tortoise Realm was a world where Extraordinary Martial Artists ran rampant and the strong were respected. With Shu Feng’s terrifying cultivation Talent, even if he was just a beggar before, his future would be limitless.
In the face of Shu Feng’s dazzling performance, the other youths from Liuguang City seemed utterly dim. The vast majority of them had only comprehended a single Saber Technique.
Ning Chen comprehending two techniques and Yuan Ling’er four should have been dazzling achievements, but they were nothing compared to Shu Feng.
In the end, only twenty youths from Liuguang City passed the assessment and could proceed to the Bikong Mountain Lower Courtyard.
Shu Feng said, "Lord Zhao Tian, I have a relative down the mountain. Her name is Xiaozhu, and I’d like to bring her to the Lower Courtyard."
Zhao Tian replied with a benevolent expression, "No problem! I will arrange for servants to wait on you both!"
Seeing Zhao Tian’s attitude, the noble youths from Liuguang City were speechless. They all came from extraordinary families; Yuan Ling’er was even the daughter of the Liuguang City Lord. Yet upon entering the Bikong Mountain Lower Courtyard, they were just ordinary members and absolutely could not bring servants.
Yet Zhao Tian had not only allowed Shu Feng to bring someone up the mountain but had also offered to arrange servants for him and Xiaozhu. His posture could not have been more subservient.
"You will all live here!"
Zhao Tian led the group to a cluster of stone houses on Bikong Mountain and pointed casually, his voice cold.
When the noble youths from Liuguang City, all from extraordinary families, saw the simple stone houses, their expressions turned ugly. Back home, they were all pampered young masters who lived in luxury. Now, they were expected to live in stone huts comparable to slums. The stark contrast left them feeling deeply unsettled.
"In my Bi Yao Demon Sect, the strong are respected. If you want better treatment, then train hard! Only when you become a Martial Master will you be qualified to leave the Shiwu District and live in a better place."
Zhao Tian swept his gaze over the noble youths from prominent families and spoke icily.
The vast majority of these noble youths would never be able to join the Bi Yao Demon Sect. At most, they would train for a few years in the Bikong Mountain Lower Courtyard before being eliminated and sent back down the mountain.
According to Zhao Tian’s judgment, among the twenty youths, only Ning Chen, Yuan Ling’er, and Han Feng—Shu Feng’s alias—were qualified to go to the Bi Yao Demon Sect Headquarters for the selection.
Anyone who could enter the Bi Yao Demon Sect Headquarters to train, even as a mere Servant Disciple, would be considered a cultivation genius on the level of Ning Chen back in Liuguang City.
Zhao Tian turned his head, his face instantly wreathed in smiles as he said, "Yuan Ling’er, Han Feng, you two, come with me!"
Under Zhao Tian’s lead, Yuan Ling’er and Shu Feng headed further up Bikong Mountain.
"Damn it, this place isn’t fit for a human being!"
Ning Chen arrived in front of a stone house. Looking at the stone bed, stone table, and several stone stools inside, a grim look flashed in his eyes as he cursed under his breath. He had always been a chosen one, used to being proud; it was the first time he had ever been treated this way.
Whenever Ning Chen thought of Han Feng, his heart filled with jealousy. ’Han Feng, that damned beggar, his Talent is actually better than mine! Damn it! Damn it!’
Zhao Tian pointed to two elegant, separate courtyards and said, "Yuan Ling’er, Han Feng, this is where you two will be living!"
Yuan Ling’er’s sister was Yuan Xian’Er, a True Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect, whom Zhao Tian absolutely could not afford to offend. As for Shu Feng, he was a future True Disciple whom Zhao Tian hoped to curry favor with, so naturally, he would do everything to please him.
Zhao Tian said with a benevolent expression, "Han Feng, rest assured, I will bring your friend up the mountain very soon so you can be reunited."
Shu Feng said, "Thank you, Lord Zhao Tian!"
Zhao Tian said with a wide grin, "Don’t be so polite! By the way, if you have any requests, just ask! As long as it’s within my power, I won’t refuse."
Shu Feng said, "Lord Zhao Tian, I would like to obtain the Cultivation Techniques that come after the Opening Profound Skill."
Zhao Tian said, "No problem! I’ll have someone deliver the stone tablet for the Jade Profound Technique to your courtyard tonight!"
After the Opening Profound Skill came the Jade Profound Technique. Although the Jade Profound Technique was a basic Martial Art within the Bi Yao Demon Sect, one could cultivate it all the way to the realm of a Grand Martial Master. The technique Zhao Tian himself cultivated was the Jade Profound Technique.
"Greetings, My Lord!"
As soon as Shu Feng entered the small courtyard, four exceptionally beautiful maids came over and bowed.
"My Lord, I am the housekeeper, Rouge. You may command me if you need anything."
The leader, a gorgeous woman who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, spoke with the utmost respect.
Shu Feng said flatly, "Understood. You are dismissed."
"Yes, My Lord!"
Rouge immediately withdrew with the three other beautiful maids.
"Han Feng, I’ve come to visit!"
Amidst a fragrant breeze, the beautiful and charming Yuan Ling’er walked in with a smile.
Shu Feng said flatly, "Yuan Ling’er, what do you want?"
Shu Feng had seen his fair share of beautiful women. Other than Yuan Xian’Er—whom he had to win over as part of Han Feng’s last wish—other beauties held little allure for him.
"With your Talent and mine, we will certainly be selected to go to the Bi Yao Demon Sect Headquarters for the assessment this year. Once we pass, we will become disciples of the Bi Yao Demon Sect."
"New disciples of the Bi Yao Demon Sect are usually assigned as Servant Disciples. My sister, Yuan Xian’Er, is one of the sect’s True Disciples and a Saintess Candidate for the Bi Yao Demon Sect! Are you willing to become my follower? With my help and your Talent, it’s entirely possible for you to become an Outer Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect!" Yuan Ling’er said with a smile.