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“Ren Pingsheng, you’re back! We were so worried!” Ren Pingsheng had just returned to the small courtyard when Fei Hou and Chu Xiao came over.
“You guys are really well-informed. I just got back and already heard the news.”
“Haha, brother, you’re a celebrity now. As soon as you returned, it spread among the disciples. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have come over so quickly,” Chu Xiao said with a big smile.
“Where have you been during this time? After we escaped, we searched for you for a long time, thinking something had happened to you. We even reported it up the chain; I hope it didn’t cause you any trouble?” Fei Hou asked with concern.
“Oh, it wasn’t any trouble. I just took some time to go home, so I returned a bit late,” Ren Pingsheng explained with a smile, and he wasn’t lying; he really did go home.
“I heard that Huang Qing died in Black Crow Forest. That damn guy dared to trick me, and I was careless enough to get kidnapped by him. It’s so embarrassing!”
“Well, embarrassment is nothing; at least you’re still alive,” Ren Pingsheng said with a chuckle.
“Anyway, this time I owe you both a favor. If you ever need anything from me in the future, feel free to ask,” Chu Xiao said without getting angry, instead bowing slightly and smiling.
“Alright, we’ll remember your words. Just don’t go back on them later,” Fei Hou added with a laugh.
“Don’t worry; I keep my word. If I promise you something, I won’t go back on it. I also heard that quite a few people died in Black Crow Forest. Were they all brothers of yours…” He didn’t finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.
“Uh… those things are all in the past; there’s nothing more to say about them. By the way, has anything significant happened in the sect over the past six months?” Ren Pingsheng smiled lightly and changed the subject.
“If we’re talking about significant events, then it’s that the previous First Elite Disciple, Brother Feng, has become a Warrior Strongman.” Seeing that Ren Pingsheng didn’t want to talk about it, they wisely chose not to ask further.
“Oh, Brother Feng has already broken through? That’s really good news!”
“Yeah, being a Warrior Strongman is much stronger than us, but I believe that sooner or later, I can achieve it too,” Chu Xiao said to motivate himself.
"I think you should first become an Elite Disciple; that would be more reliable," Fei Hou gently patted his shoulder. It seemed that the two had become quite familiar during this time.
"Brother Fei is right. With your current cultivation at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, you should focus on breaking through to the ninth level. Once you become an Elite Disciple, then consider other matters." Ren Pingsheng understood his somewhat ambitious nature.
"Forget it, all you know how to do is discourage me. Dinner time is coming up, and today I will generously treat you all to a meal." Chu Xiao said with a dissatisfied expression, but then waved his hand grandly and laughed heartily.
"Haha, we couldn't ask for more." The two immediately laughed.
As the moon rose high in the sky, the outside was quiet. Ren Pingsheng sat quietly in the front hall, looking at the White Fur in his hands, lost in thought. The moonlight slanted in, elongating his shadow and illuminating his somewhat perplexed profile.
"This map on the White Fur is completely unfamiliar. And what is this Tianzang Valley? I've never heard of it," Ren Pingsheng murmured to himself. This was precisely where the subsequent techniques of the Ancient Lan Divine Art were hidden. However, he had no clues at all.
"It seems I need to go to the library tomorrow and do some thorough research." He thought to himself and then took out the spatial ring, examining it closely.
He then retrieved a jade slip, which was given to him by the figure in the space. It contained records of various formations, and the Spirit Gathering Formation was exactly what Ren Pingsheng had been eagerly anticipating.
He quickly found the layout method for the Spirit Gathering Formation in the jade slip, but it was only a simplified version. The instructions were quite straightforward: place five spirit stones at five different positions according to the requirements, and then use some hand seals to create a continuous cycle aimed at gathering spiritual energy.
"Let's first see how effective this simplified version is." Ren Pingsheng swiftly took out five spirit stones, arranged them in position, and then followed the method described to input hand seals at each of the five positions. He felt as if the five spirit stones lit up, forming a cohesive cycle that began to gather the surrounding spiritual energy like a whirlpool.
"Indeed, it's not as good as the authentic version; my cultivation speed is only slightly more than double that of the outside world. Compared to that six or seven times faster speed in that space, this has shrunk quite a bit." He sat within the Spirit Gathering Formation, muttering with some dissatisfaction.
"However, it's better than nothing; at least this way I can save half the time." After coming to this realization, he immediately closed his eyes and began cultivating. At this rate, he would only need just over a year to reach full completion of the twentieth layer of Qi Refinement.
Spiritual energy continuously gathered, and soon the air in the room became increasingly dense with it. Ren Pingsheng quietly cultivated. His thirteenth meridian was almost fully opened. He was eager to know how much change would occur once he opened it.
A night passed quickly in cultivation. Ren Pingsheng woke up from his practice and couldn't help but stretch lazily. He felt completely relaxed.
"At this speed, I should be able to break through in about twenty days. Ancient Lan Divine Art, I really want to see just how miraculous you are!"
On the morning of Canglan Mountain, the mist hung low, and many people had already risen early. Some were in the square, while others practiced in their rooms. It was now deep autumn, and the weather had turned cool, making it the best time for cultivation.
Ren Pingsheng walked quietly down the mountain path. After a night, the stone steps were covered with fallen leaves. They still held some light dew, making them soft underfoot. However, those Registered Disciples responsible for cleaning the stone steps would likely have grim expressions upon seeing this!
During his absence, the Azure Wind Sword Sect had recruited new disciples again. However, this time, the number of recruits was significantly lower. Perhaps due to the last major incident, there were only a little over a thousand new disciples this time, a reduction of nearly one-third.
These Registered Disciples had been in the sect for four months now. Some with good talent had already broken through and become Outer Sect Disciples. He heard that not long ago, there had been a Wufeng Grand Competition, leading to changes in rankings among the peaks. This left him feeling somewhat dazed.
Time really flew; it had already been a year and a half since he entered the Azure Wind Sword Sect. Reflecting on the excitement of becoming a Registered Disciple back then and all that he experienced, looking at today's Registered Disciples gave him a surreal feeling.
"Ah, Ren Shixiong is here early." Some early-rising Inner Sect Disciples encountered Ren Pingsheng on the stone steps and immediately stepped aside respectfully to clear the way.
"Hehe, you all are up early too." Ren Pingsheng smiled gently, nodded, and continued walking.
"Is that really the legendary Ren Shixiong? I've heard quite a bit about his deeds." Some unfamiliar Inner Sect Disciples nearby exclaimed in surprise.
"Yeah, who would have thought that just a year ago he was still a Registered Disciple, and now he has become a First Elite Disciple? We joined the sect earlier than him, yet look at our current state; it's truly embarrassing!" One Inner Sect Disciple expressed with infinite emotion.
A figure on the mountain path blocked Ren Pingsheng's way.
"Brother Feng, what are you doing here?" Ren Pingsheng said in surprise upon recognizing the visitor.
"I came here specifically to wait for you. I heard you returned, so I wanted to see you," Feng Yi replied with a smile as he turned around.
"Brother Feng has gone through so much trouble; I haven't even congratulated Brother Shi on becoming a Warrior Strongman yet!"
"That's no big deal; with our talents, becoming a Warrior Strongman is a given. I just didn't expect your strength to be this formidable. Cheng Hu and Zhang Han both fell at your hands," Feng Yi remarked after sizing up Ren Pingsheng for a moment in astonishment.
"Hehe, those things are all in the past; there's nothing much to mention. We should look forward!" Ren Pingsheng shook his head without much pride or complacency.
"Ha ha, you're right. I'm afraid I'll be leaving in a few days. I broke through three months ago, and if it weren't for waiting for you, I would have left long ago."
"Oh, where is Senior Brother going? This has always puzzled me; there are no strong warrior disciples in the sect."
"It's fine to tell you this. Actually, our Canglan Sword Sect, or rather the nearby sects, once a disciple breaks through to the Qi Refinement stage, they will choose to enter the Great Chu Academy," Feng Yi explained.
"The Great Chu Academy? So that's where it is." Ren Pingsheng didn't show much surprise on his face. He recalled his trip to Dapan Mountain and the so-called subordinate of the Great Chu's Third Prince, who had mentioned the Great Chu Academy. It seemed certain that he would go there; now he fully understood.
"Yes, the Great Chu Academy is established by the Great Chu Dynasty, one of the ten major dynasties. All ten dynasties are fourth-tier forces with immense strength. In the territory of the Great Chu Dynasty, all martial artists who break through to the Qi Refinement stage from fifth-tier and sixth-tier forces will enter the Great Chu Academy. Because here they will receive better resources, better training, and better opportunities."
"The Great Chu Academy really seems like a great place!" Ren Pingsheng said with a hint of emotion, not knowing what he was thinking about.
"It is a place that all martial artists yearn for. Once you enter there, you can progress faster and even become a martial master or a respected-level powerhouse; it's very possible. All the disciples from our Canglan Sword Sect who have broken through to the Qi Refinement stage over the years are there," Feng Yi said enviously.
"With your talent, it should be easy for you to enter the Great Chu Academy. You're almost at full Qi Refinement now, right?" Ren Pingsheng had the Azure Emperor's Concealment Technique covering him, so ordinary people couldn't see through his strength.
"I just broke through a few days ago; however, becoming a warrior powerhouse might still take some time."
"You really are progressing quickly. Then I'll wait for you at the Great Chu Academy. Come on, today I'll treat you to a good meal in Canglan City as a farewell!" Feng Yi shook his head helplessly.
"The Great Chu Academy? I'll be going there soon too," Ren Pingsheng murmured lightly in his heart. The two then disappeared into the distance.
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