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Since the incident involving Ren Pingsheng and Xue Kaiyuan became known, many talented individuals have suddenly gathered outside the Trial Sword Tower. They all rushed here in the past few days, preparing to challenge the tower. To many of them, Ren Pingsheng from the Eastern Region and Xue Kaiyuan from the Northern Region were issuing a challenge to their Southern Region.
As a result, many capable talents hurried over. Especially those who had been overshadowed by others, even if their strength had not significantly improved, they still came over with a glimmer of hope, hoping to advance further and break into the top five, pushing their rivals down.
Unfortunately, five days have passed without any news. It seems they all failed. To enter the top five, one must at least reach the twenty-sixth level of the Trial Sword Tower. Each level has considerable gaps in difficulty that cannot be bridged in a short time. Clearly, relying on luck here is not feasible.
While there was much commotion around the Trial Sword Tower, news emerged that the Honorary Assembly was about to begin. It was said that this time it would be hosted by Phoenix Fairy from Phoenix Cry Pavilion, who is ranked second in the Sword Master Rankings.
The Honorary Assembly has been held for nearly a thousand years without interruption. As long as one is listed in the Sword Master Rankings or the Warrior Honor List, they will receive this notification. It is held once a year, primarily for mutual exchange and sparring, and participants also exchange treasures or information.
This event has been consistent over the years; not only for the Sword Master Rankings and Warrior Honor List but also for the Sword Sect Ranking and Martial Arts Ranking, although their schedules are irregular. Sometimes it occurs every three years, sometimes every five years, and even ten years is not unusual.
This upcoming Honorary Assembly will take place in twenty days, and all talents on the Southern Region Ranking have received the news. Of course, whether to attend is up to each individual. For instance, those who are focused on breakthroughs or dislike crowds can choose not to attend; there is no compulsion.
However, most talents will choose to go because it offers not only an opportunity to exchange treasures and information but also a chance for sparring with peers. As talented individuals, none would consider themselves inferior to others; thus, it serves as an opportunity for recognition. For example, even if your ranking is lower than someone else's, winning during exchanges can lead others to view you differently and may garner more support from influential forces behind you.
"Honorary Assembly? I didn't expect such a gathering; I wonder what it will be like," Ren Pingsheng murmured as he looked at a golden invitation in his hand.
This invitation was no ordinary piece of paper; when closed, it appeared quite plain, but upon opening it, a sharp aura emanated continuously. Upon closer inspection, the writing inside was clearly composed using Sword Momentum. Anyone lacking sufficient strength who attempted to open it would suffer severe injuries or even blindness.
"Indeed impressive strength; however, I fear it's just casually written and shouldn't be taken too seriously!" He chuckled lightly while observing the elegant characters. A genius ranked second in the Sword Master Rankings would not be simple; if she wrote each character with full effort, there would likely be very few capable of matching her strength.
"Kid, this is good; you should go take a look. Young people should exchange ideas and experience these talents from the Southern Region. With your current strength, only those top-tier geniuses could be your opponents," said Demon Emperor with a smile, clearly supportive of this Honorary Assembly.
"Yes, experiencing it wouldn't hurt. My cultivation has reached its peak; it's just that my understanding of Artistic Conception isn't sufficient for a breakthrough yet. Perhaps I can gain some insights there."
Ren Pingsheng thought about it and agreed with this idea. His Sword Momentum had already reached great heights; he just needed a bit more understanding of Artistic Conception. This time at the Honorary Assembly would likely feature numerous battles where he might gain some realizations.
"By the way, I've made good progress in my understanding of Cloud Realm over these five days; I've easily integrated thirty-eight percent of it. I believe merging it to forty percent within three or four days won't be difficult either. However, Ninefold Phantom Body remains an issue; I have an idea but am somewhat uncertain."
"Oh? What idea? Share it with me," asked Demon Emperor with interest.
"You know that I can freely switch between True Qi and Demonic Energy, but I want to keep my Demonic Energy hidden as much as possible. It's not out of prejudice, but to avoid some trouble. However, the Ninefold Phantom Body can only be used when I have Demonic Energy. So, I'm wondering if this Movement Technique can be applied to True Qi. If that's the case, it would save me a lot of hassle in the future and give me a trump card."
"Well, your idea isn't bad. With Killing Heart on you, your Demonic Energy is at its strongest when it's in use. Hiding it as a trump card is a good strategy. Applying the Ninefold Phantom Body to True Qi shouldn't be too difficult. After all, this Movement Technique is something you created yourself, so you understand it best. Although there are some differences between Demonic Energy and True Qi, they are essentially the same. If you make some careful adjustments, it should work."
"Since you say so, I feel more at ease. I hope to complete it before the Honorary Assembly!" Ren Pingsheng nodded. He was just a bit uncertain and worried about potential issues, but since even the Demon Emperor said it was possible, he had nothing to worry about.
Next, Ren Pingsheng spent three days as he mentioned, merging forty percent of the Cloud Realm. This was already equivalent to eighty percent of an ordinary Artistic Conception's power. If he wanted to continue merging, he could do so, but it would take a lot of time. So he began to study the Ninefold Phantom Body.
Initially, while in the Abyss of Demons, inspired by the Movement Technique True Demon Dance Steps, he created the Ninefold Phantom Body. After improvements, it evolved from the Ninefold Phantom Body into eight Phantom Bodies. Each Phantom Body was significantly stronger than before. Now his goal was to redesign this Movement Technique so that it could be freely used with both True Qi and Demonic Energy.
After sending Yi Qingyi away, he stayed in his room all day long and began his research. Shadows moved throughout the room—some fast, some slow; some flying, some walking.
"Whether it's True Qi or Demonic Energy, they both operate through Ancient Lan Divine Art. Therefore, my Movement Technique can also follow the operation of Ancient Lan Divine Art to ensure that both Demonic Energy and True Qi flow smoothly." Ren Pingsheng experimented for a long time and found a reference point.
He didn't know why Ancient Lan Divine Art could operate both Demonic Energy and True Qi. However, if the Ninefold Phantom Body borrowed from it, it would naturally achieve the same effect.
After figuring this out, he began to modify this Movement Technique. Gradually, the Ninefold Phantom Body underwent some changes; its operation route changed as well, but there was no impact on its power—in fact, it even became swifter than before.
"Split!" Ren Pingsheng said expectantly in the room, and suddenly eight Ninefold Phantom Bodies appeared; each moved differently and had True Qi surging within them.
"Merge!" He suddenly called out again; one of the Phantom Bodies trembled lightly and then vanished. The remaining eight Phantom Bodies paused momentarily before their momentum and power increased slightly.
"Change!" He who had been feeling refreshed now emitted wisps of black Demonic Energy as the eight phantoms disappeared. The room shook again as eight figures reappeared; however, they now looked ominously infused with Demonic Energy.
"Haha... It worked! This Movement Technique can finally operate without distinction between True Qi and Demonic Energy." After numerous experiments, Ren Pingsheng couldn't help but laugh.
"Not bad at all. This modification has not only maintained the power of the Movement Technique but has also made it more fluid and natural. It seems that there is great potential for improvement in this Movement Technique going forward," the Demon Emperor said with satisfaction.
"Yes, but the name of this Movement Technique needs to be changed. Previously named Ninefold Phantom Body due to its association with Demonic Energy, now it shall be called Ninefold Illusion Body!" He was quite pleased with this Movement Technique. The thought of how much stronger the Phantom Bodies would become in the future made him even more satisfied.
At this point, sixteen days had passed; combined with the previous three days spent on merging, it had been nineteen days in total. Twenty days flew by in an instant; tomorrow marked the start of the Honorary Assembly.
"Brother Ren! You finally came out! I've been bored to death these past few days." Seeing Ren Pingsheng emerge from his room, Yi Qingyi—who had been idle—immediately cheered and rushed over to him, tugging at his robe with dissatisfaction and complaints.
"What's wrong? Haven't you gone out to play these days?"
"I did go out, but it's too boring to play alone. So I haven't gone out again. You must have finished your training by now, right? Let's go out for dinner! I'm starving."
"Dinner?" He looked at the sky, which was already darkening, signaling the end of the day. He smiled and said, "Then let's go. I've been focused on training these days; today we should feast!"
"Great, let's hurry!" She shouted excitedly while pulling Ren Pingsheng out, talking about how delicious the dishes were at various places. In the end, under Yi Qingyi's lead, they ended up at Southern State Tavern, which made him smile wryly. However, the dishes at Nanyun Restaurant were indeed delicious; no wonder she wanted to come here.
During dinner, the most talked-about topics were the Trial Sword Tower and the Honorary Assembly. These matters were already well-known to everyone, but unfortunately, very few had the qualifications to attend. This only heightened their curiosity as they speculated about the upcoming gathering.
This Honorary Assembly was hosted by Phoenix Fairy from Phoenix Cry Pavilion, with the agreed location being the most famous Listening Wind Teahouse in Nanzhou City, which was also a property of Phoenix Cry Pavilion. In Nanzhou City, everyone knew about this teahouse; its tea was a specialty of the Southern Region and rivaled even the renowned fine wines.
The night was deep, yet many people were restless and unable to sleep. Tomorrow marked the start of the Honorary Assembly, and many martial artists gazed into the distance, fantasizing about having the strength to enter and what experiences awaited them.
But these were merely wishes; without strength, one could never enter. This was the stark reality—everything depended on one's abilities. Perhaps for some unambitious martial artists, it could comfort their empty hearts. However, for those who lacked strength yet worked hard to strive for improvement, wasn't it also a glimmer of hope?
The stars twinkled in the dark night like water. Ren Pingsheng sat quietly on his bed, eyes closed in contemplation.
Tomorrow's Honorary Assembly would likely not be peaceful, especially for someone like him from outside regions with a high ranking; he would surely be resented by many geniuses from the Southern Region.
"What if it's peaceful? What if it's not? It's just about treading through it!" The corners of his mouth curled slightly upward; in this night’s ambiance, he exuded a unique aura.
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