Inside the room.
Wang Yi sat on the bed, closed his eyes, and circulated the Vital Energy within his body.
The outcome of his battle with Chen Cheng was somewhat unexpected; he did not anticipate that just after breaking through to the Fourth Level, he could defeat him using the most powerful technique from his basic skills, Winding Hand.
Moreover, he noticed that the Vital Energy in his meridians had indeed become more refined than he had expected. Based on his usual training time, this level of refinement would typically require at least seven years of training, which was many times stronger than his previous physical cultivation!
A night passed without incident.
The next morning, Wang Yi tidied himself up a bit, ate some simple meals, and left his room early to head to the Foreign Affairs Hall.
The Foreign Affairs Hall was where the Outer Sect uniformly distributed Yuan Stones and elixirs, and it was also the place for Outer Sect Disciples to advance to Elite Disciples.
Now Wang Yi was at Transcendence Level Four and already met the requirements to become an Elite Disciple. Although Wang Yi did not care much about this title, Elite Disciples received almost double the amount of elixirs and Yuan Stones compared to ordinary disciples, which was what he valued.
The Foreign Affairs Hall was located on the west side of the Elder Hall, with a uniform glazed tile roof that was solemn and dignified. The carved railings and white jade steps were imposing and magnificent, instilling a sense of awe in those who beheld it.
"Hey, isn't that Wang Yi?" a Black-Clad Disciple exclaimed as he saw Wang Yi walking toward the Foreign Affairs Hall.
"Shh! Keep your voice down. You probably don't know yet, but Wang Yi is already at Transcendence Level Four. He must be going to apply to become an Elite Disciple," another person whispered after glancing at Wang Yi. "I heard yesterday that Chen Cheng and others wanted to cause trouble for him, but Chen Cheng ended up with a broken arm."
"Really?"
"Is that true? He just broke through and defeated Chen Cheng?"
"Hmph, only you two are so ignorant. The entire Outer Sect Disciple knows about it now."
The conversation continued, but Wang Yi paid no attention to them. He walked up the White Jade Steps with his head held high. On either side of the stone steps were white jade railings leading up to a grand and ancient hall. Two Green-Clad Disciples stood guard at the door with their Guarding Blades held like spears, looking respectful.
"Stop! All idle people leave immediately," one Blade Disciple said emotionlessly.
"Greetings, Senior Brothers. I am Wang Yi. I have come to apply for becoming an Elite Disciple," Wang Yi replied without being angered by the Blade Disciple's rudeness since it was clear that these two disciples were just following protocol.
"Is that Wang Yi and Wang Shidi?" Disciple of the Sword looked at Wang Yi in surprise. Upon hearing that Wang Yi was here to apply for Elite Disciple, he immediately became very familiar and said, "Junior Brother has broken through to the Fourth Level. Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Wang Shidi, please come in." Blade Disciple also changed his cold demeanor and smiled.
"Thank you." Wang Yi couldn't help but feel a bit proud. In the past, these two gatekeeping disciples looked down on ordinary disciples like him. Now that he was about to become an Elite Disciple, the treatment he received was vastly different. It was all due to strength.
Strong individuals are respected wherever they go!
Inside the Foreign Affairs Hall, there was a counter five meters wide, filled with Potion Bottles, wooden boxes, and various other items.
In front of the counter, an elderly man with gray hair was busy sorting through some clutter. He appeared quite healthy, with nimble hands and a rosy complexion.
"Young man, what brings you here?" The old man suddenly looked up and asked as he saw Wang Yi approaching.
"Outer Sect Disciple Wang Yi pays respects to Elder Zhou." Wang Yi stood upright and respectfully said, "I am here to apply to become an Elite Disciple."
This old man was the master of the Foreign Affairs Hall and one of the three elders of the Outer Sect, named Zhou Deyu. Matters regarding pills, Yuan Stones, and promotion to Elite Disciple were all arranged by him.
"Oh. You’ve reached Transcendence Level Four." Zhou Deyu glanced calmly at Wang Yi, then continued to sort through his items, saying, "I heard you defeated Chen Cheng?" His voice was as light as Wind and Rain, flowing into Wang Yi's ears like a gentle spring breeze.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi was taken aback and felt puzzled. How did news of his victory over Chen Cheng spread so quickly? It wasn't a significant event; it was just a private sparring match where wins and losses were common. Why would such a matter attract the attention of someone as high-ranking as Elder Zhou? Despite his confusion, he calmly replied, "I merely won by a narrow margin."
"Win without arrogance, lose without discouragement." Zhou Deyu showed some approval and nodded, saying, "Not bad."
"Elder Zhou, you flatter me." Wang Yi was momentarily stunned, unsure why the elder praised him.
"A set of white robes, four bottles of Qi Gathering Pills, two hundred pieces of Medium-Grade Origin Stones, one tenfold Storage Bag, one Chiyang Blade, and one copy of the Crimson Sun Blade Manual." As Zhou Deyu nodded slightly, he turned around and took out each item from the counter while repeating its name before saying, "Take them."
"Is this too much?" Looking at the various items before him, Wang Yi was dazzled and gasped in disbelief. Ordinary disciples received only two bottles of Qi Gathering Pills and ten pieces of Medium-Grade Origin Stones each month. As for the Storage Bag and the Chiyang Blade, they were symbols of an Elite Disciple. Ordinary disciples could not obtain them. All of this made him feel as if he were in a dream.
The Storage Bag, also known as virtual space, is essentially used for storing items but cannot hold living creatures; otherwise, it would lead to certain death.
Yuan Stone is a type of stone that contains Vital Energy. It can not only be used to replenish consumed Vital Energy but also serves as currency among martial artists. It is divided into four categories: lower, middle, upper, and supreme, with an exchange ratio of one to ten for each category.
Crimson Sun Blade Technique is a Second-Rank Martial Technique that must be learned by Outer Sect Elite Disciples.
Yesterday, Wang Yi was worried about Chen Cheng using the Crimson Sun Blade Technique during their duel. This blade technique is extremely powerful, and if Chen Cheng were to use the Chiyang Blade, it might not be Wang Yi who wins; however, Chen Cheng was overconfident and ended up losing due to carelessness.
Qi Gathering Pill is a first-grade pill used to replenish consumed Primordial Energy and open meridians. If there are enough of them, they can also be used for Breakthrough.
"Hehe, once you become an Inner Sect Disciple, there will be plenty of better things," Zhou Deyu said with a tempting expression on his old face, his voice filled with allure.
"Elder Zhou, how do I use this Storage Bag?" Wang Yi asked, blushing as he carefully explored the Storage Bag but couldn't find a way to open it. Although he had seen the Storage Bags worn by Elite Disciples, he didn't know how to use one.
"Just use your divine sense to lock onto the items you want to put inside," Zhou Deyu replied with a smile while stroking his White Beard.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi eagerly tried it out and found that it worked just as Zhou Deyu had said.
"Thank you for your help, Elder." After respectfully placing the items into the Storage Bag, Wang Yi expressed his gratitude.
"Stop. Everyone else leave immediately," a cold voice suddenly came from Outside the Hall as Wang Yi was inquiring about matters.
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