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Bronze Ranking and the Hundred Man Battle have come to an end for those disciples who were eliminated. As for their final rankings, some care, while others do not. Many disciples have returned to their cultivation or tasks. The entire Outer Court seems to have quieted down significantly overnight.
However, the one hundred disciples on the Bronze Ranking have become busy. They cannot neglect preparations for the unknown tasks ahead. Those who have cultivated to this point have weathered many storms and naturally understand that caution is essential for survival. They do not want to lose their lives for no reason.
The crescent moon hangs high, and the cold wind blows; January is indeed the coldest time in Snow State. There was no snow last year, and there is still none this year, making the name Snow State seem somewhat misleading. On such a night, many people are tucked away in their blankets, dreaming sweet dreams!
In a room, Ren Pingsheng wears a thin blue robe that looks incredibly light. He sits cross-legged with his eyes closed, seemingly unaffected by the cold weather.
In his Sea of Consciousness, the Gray Mist swirls, nearly doubling since he began practicing the Soul Refinement Technique. It has been forcibly gathered together, forming a whirlwind that continuously spins, tearing at the edges of the Sea of Consciousness, where large patches of Gray Clouds reside. These clouds represent undeveloped Soul Power.
Time and again, without ever knowing fatigue, the gray clouds at the very edge become fragmented. However, relative to their size, these losses are negligible. Yet for the Soul Power within the Sea of Consciousness, this influx is like a great tonic, allowing it to grow even stronger.
Every night, there is an unending Battle within Ren Pingsheng's Sea of Consciousness, with both sides rising and falling in strength. After ten days, one gray cloud at the edge of the Sea of Consciousness has been consumed by one-third. Ren Pingsheng's Soul Power has also doubled compared to before.
The benefit of this is that his mastery over both Artistic Conception and Sword Momentum has become more adept. Previously, if he used Sword Momentum excessively, he might exhaust his Soul Power and mental energy after just a minute of battle.
But now he can engage in fierce combat for half an hour without worry. Most importantly, he can utilize Sword Momentum with precision down to a thousandth. He can instantly determine how much Sword Momentum to infuse into each strike. This has subtly enhanced his overall strength.
"I have a feeling that once I completely devour that gray cloud, I will break through to the first layer of the Soul Refinement Technique," Ren Pingsheng murmured to himself softly. Moonlight streamed through the window and fell upon him, casting a pure glow that gave him an unusual aura.
On a winter morning, a thin layer of mist hangs in the air. The sun lingers under its covers, reluctant to rise. This makes the already biting north wind even more ferocious as it howls past, bringing a chill.
In the courtyard, Ren Pingsheng practices his swordsmanship. As the howling north wind approaches him, it suddenly halts and then disappears entirely, while the light on his sword brightens further. Small Wind Dragons swirl around him, stirring up the mist.
He stands as if at the center of a hurricane; it is eerily calm as he continues practicing his swordplay. Suddenly, his aura flashes and fades away; then the massive Wind Dragon hesitates before expanding and exploding outward. The mist within a ten-zhang radius dissipates completely.
"Ha ha! Ren Shidi, you’re practicing your sword so early! No wonder your skills are so impressive with such hard work," said Feng Yi, approaching with a broad smile.
"He is the most diligent among us and also the strongest." A person walked over, it was Fei Hou. During this time, he had been working hard to break through, so he was rarely seen. Looking at him now, he still had the cultivation of a Mid-Level Warrior, which suggested he was still a bit short. However, with this experience, he would surely find it easy to break through next time.
"I'm just used to it; aren't you all up early as well?" Ren Pingsheng said with a smile. Ever since he embarked on the path of cultivation, he had never slept in. Not just him, many others were the same, waking up early and working late. They feared falling behind and being caught up by others.
"Haha, let's not talk about that. Aren't you worried about tomorrow's mission?" Feng Yi asked as he stood still.
"I'm only worried about what kind of Top Tier secret manual I will choose," he joked.
"Yes, Top Tier secret manuals are great things. So many people seek them but can't get them. I really don't know what kind of mission has such a rich Reward. It feels like this mission isn't simple."
"We'll find out tomorrow. No matter what the mission is, we just need to be careful. Besides, there are so many of us; if there's real danger, we won't be completely defenseless," Ren Pingsheng said with a relaxed attitude. Mainly because his strength had already reached a bottleneck, and there wouldn't be significant progress in a short time. So no matter what danger lay ahead, he was confident he could handle it.
"You’re right; I must have made you laugh. Since we want the reward, who cares about the danger? Just cut through it with one sword," Feng Yi grinned as well. Worrying now was unnecessary unless one planned to give up on the Top Tier secret manual and forgo this mission altogether. But such rewards were something no one could refuse.
"Haha, you're right. I still need to prepare some food and water; I don't know where this mission will take us or how long we'll stay. You all chat for now." He bid farewell to the two and left. These supplies needed to be prepared; it's better to be safe than sorry. If they got stuck somewhere, at least they wouldn't starve or die of thirst.
Just now when he was with Feng Yi, although he spoke lightly, in reality, he took this mission very seriously. Would the Academy offer such a generous Reward for no reason? Accompanying it must be significant danger.
The one hundred disciples on the Bronze Ranking were preparing some items that might be useful on this final day. With their level of cultivation, they all had Spatial Bracelets, so they didn't have to worry about where to put their things. Ren Pingsheng had even less to worry about. Not only did he have three Spatial Bracelets, but he also possessed a large Spatial Ring. Thus, he prepared many items: clothes, food, water, various detoxification Elixirs...
Some who had good relationships were discussing how to cooperate and support each other during the mission. For this task and the subsequent Reward, they were all putting in their utmost effort.
Time flowed like sand through fingers; before they knew it, the day had passed quickly amidst their busyness.
On a new day, the sky was somewhat gloomy with a biting north wind. It seemed to herald an impending heavy snowfall. The Snow State hadn't seen snow for two years; who knew if this winter would end in a month with a grand celebration?
In the central square that morning, there was silence. One hundred Bronze Ranking Disciples stood quietly without speaking. On the empty Dueling Platform appeared a figure—an Elder who had been presiding over the Bronze Ranking Hundred Man Battle. Today he wore a white robe, his graying hair tousled by the wind.
"You may not know who I am yet; let me introduce myself first. I am Lord Li Li Yun from the Academy's Outer Court; you can call me Lord Li." Li Yun unexpectedly introduced himself first. Now they realized that this elderly man nearing his sixties held such an important position as Lord Li of the Outer Court.
"Alright, it seems everyone is here. These one hundred Jade Tablets, each person takes one and keep it safe," he waved his hand, and a Jade Tablet appeared in front of each person, hovering in the air without moving. The disciples were stunned by this impressive display of skill and took a while to carefully grasp the Jade Tablet in their hands.
"Now let me explain your final assessment task. I will only say it once, so pay attention, as this relates to your rankings." The one hundred disciples below immediately held their breath, perked up their ears, and listened intently.
"This mission requires all one hundred of you to travel thirty thousand miles to a place called Demon Soul Valley. There is a group of corrupted Demon Beasts lurking there. Your task is to eliminate them all. For each one you kill, you will earn points that will be recorded on the Jade Tablet you just received. One point for a low-level Demon Beast, five points for an intermediate Demon Beast, twenty points for a high-level Demon Beast, and one hundred points for a top-tier Demon Beast."
"At the end, your rankings will be based on the points recorded on your Jade Tablets. Let me clarify three points: First, Demon Soul Valley is vast, and there are tens of thousands of corrupted Demon Beasts inside, so don't worry about a lack of prey. Second, the Demonized Beasts are three times stronger than regular Demon Beasts, so be cautious in your approach. Third, there may be Second-Level Monsters in Demon Soul Valley. If you encounter one, flee immediately. Of course, there are also points for killing a Second-Level Monster: one thousand points, as long as you can take it down."
Li Yun chuckled. The one hundred disciples exchanged glances, unsure of what to say. The classification of Demon Beasts corresponds to the nine major realms of humanity. Since Demon Beasts are inherently stronger than humans, a Second-Level Monster is equivalent to a powerful Martial Master. They were not something they could handle.
"Don't worry; it's just possible that there might be a Second-Level Monster. As long as you don't foolishly venture too deep, you won't encounter one. However, even if you don't run into a Second-Level Monster, being surrounded by tens of thousands of first-level Demonized Beasts would still be quite dangerous. So this mission carries a high risk factor; be careful not to lose your lives."
"Don't think about backing out; you do not have the right to withdraw. All one hundred of you must participate in this mission. If you want the Mystic Level Peak secret manual, you must pay some price. Moreover, the top three in terms of points will receive additional Rewards, at least a Treasure each. Work hard!"
Li Yun looked at the somewhat restless disciples below and threw out another temptation.
A Treasure is a weapon far more powerful than ordinary artifacts; only strong Martial Masters are qualified to possess one. Many of them are at the level of Perfect Realm Warriors, just one step away from becoming Martial Masters. This was tailor-made for them.
It should be noted that Treasures are extremely precious; not every Martial Master Realm Martial Artist possesses one. Many continue to use ordinary artifacts even after breaking through.
Finally, all one hundred disciples quieted down, their eyes shining with either desire or greed. There were no more complaints about this mission.
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