
Chapter 175 Duan He
The city of Dingqu in Pinghai Prefecture within the Donglan Dynasty was now filled with densely packed, overcrowded people.
This city had become a test point for recruiting new disciples of the Feixian Sect, and many cultivators from the surrounding area had flocked here in the past two days.
Among them was a 15-year-old boy named Duan He.
He could not fly, so he could only duck down and move slowly along with the dense, inconspicuous crowd.
He pushed his way in front of the majestic hall and registered his name, and slowly order recovered.
A thousand people could enter the formation at once, so it seemed to be extremely fast.
However, compared to the massive number of people, it was still too few.
Although Jiangcheng had hurriedly produced tens of thousands of formation pieces, many people still had to wait a few days for their turn.
Duan He's assessment was scheduled three days later, but he didn't leave like the others.
Instead, he looked at the group of spirited young men in front, laughing and joking, especially the figure dressed in white.
That was Bai Yuyang, who used to be the first genius of Dingqu City, and was now a disciple within the Diyuan Sect.
He was the true target of Duan He today.
A few years ago, the two of them were still studying at Tai Xuan Wuyuan in Dingqu City.
In the entire Qianling Realm, there were nearly a thousand Tai Xuan martial academies, which were generally for alignment.
The students were young, most of them were in the early stages of Body Strengthening.
After three years of study, those with talent would join the various sects, while those without talent would choose another job.
When they were 12 years old, Bai Yuyang had reached the ninth stage of Meridian Strengthening, and Duan He had reached the eighth stage, being at the dual star rank of the martial academy.
What is even more amazing is that the two did not become enemies because of this competitive relationship. Instead, they refer to each other as brothers and live and eat together like family.
The two made a deal to go to the nearby Chixia Sect after graduation and continue as martial arts brothers.
But this plan was eventually interrupted by the Diyuan Sect.
The two Temperature Stage Spirits of the Diyuan Sect came to the area to deal with something and stayed in Tai Xuan Wuyuan.
After knowing the names of these two talented young men, both of the temperature became interested and investigated their talents, quite satisfied with what they found.
They immediately offered them a place in the Diyuan Sect without the need for an entrance test.
The Diyuan Sect was a sect with a responsible Spirit Platform cultivation, much stronger than the Chixia Sect.
The two had never thought of joining such a sect, so they were naturally very happy.
However, the two Spirit Temperatures then said that there was only one place available.
In the end, the matter fell into the general pattern of a duel.
Two people would fight, and the winner would instantly become a member of the Diyuan Sect, whereas the loser would have to look for another chance.
"If they're already interested in us, why would they force us to fight for one place?" Duan He said honestly to Bai Yuyang as they prepared to go home.
"If the Diyuan Sect is interested in us, other sects may also have a chance," he suggested.
But Bai Yuyang convinced him otherwise.
"Although they use us for their own entertainment, we can only give our best and perform well in front of them" he said. "If we reject their offer and make them angry, no one knows what might happen later."
So, in the end, the duel happened.
Surprise to everyone, Duan He who had lower cultivation easily defeated Bai Yuyang.
When his long sword stopped an inch from Bai Yuyang's neck, everyone was shocked.
"The Great Sword Hero!"
"A young boy like this becomes a Great Sword Hero, what a rarity!"
Both temperatures were shocked, and the teachers in the academy found it hard to believe it.
Both sword arts and knife skills had different levels.
Before learning flying techniques with swords, melee combat with weapons was common.
Those who excel are called swords, and those who can freely control their weapons are called sword masters. Those who can turn their will into a sword technique are called Great Sword Heroes.
One level above it, challenging opponents of a higher level seemed as easy as eating and drinking.
Bai Yuyang's talent was incredible. He became a sword master a year ago and was already comparable to the teachers in the academy.
However, Duan He's level as a Great Sword Hero surpassed that of many Qi Condensation Cultivators.
But by the time he reinserted his sword and turned around, the long sword pierced his Qi Sea from his lower back, smashing it into shards.
"You've been hiding your true ability all along just to trample me today, haven't you?" bai Yuyang said, with a distorted expression of pain as he thrust his sword.
The aftermath of this incident was unexpected but realistic.
Qi Sea Duan He was destroyed, his entire cultivation of Qi Condensation swept away, leaving behind only his physical body, which was at the peak of Body Strengthening. His hope of cultivating was completely shattered.
He's no longer useful.
But Bai Yuyang remained intact, his talent was still outstanding. Even after performing such an action, he was still accepted as a disciple of the Diyuan Sect.
(Late chapter)
"This nightmare is not over.
After the immortal master, Xianshi, went with Baiyu Yang, the Bai family, to eliminate the problems in the future, sending people to attack the small village where Duanhe was.
He painstakingly escapes and spends the next three years in a cycle of revenge and murder.
Although his strength was only on par with peak Body Strengthening, his sword arts were still at a high level.
Recently, he had even managed to kill a Qi-refining-ranked Bai family elder.
On the other hand, three years had passed, and Baiyu Yang had become a disciple of the Diyuan Sect, and his cultivation had reached the level of the Yuan Gathering.
The difference between Body Strengthening and Yuan Gathering was like day and night, and they were not even qualified to compare.
But if the vital point of the Yuan Gathering level were to be pierced, wouldn't they also die?
That is, if the defense can be penetrated.
Duanhe, whose sword skills had already surpassed the level of the Great Sword Hero, was confident of being able to break through the defenses.
(Late this chapter)
As a proud local, Baiyu Yang did not stand out too much on this occasion.
After all, the followers of the Tianming Lingtai Sect were commonly seen in this assessment.
He was chatting with some fellow disciples, all of them were disciples of the Diyuan Sect.
As an inner disciple, it was not allowed to move sects.
But when the opportunity of the Feixian Sect appeared, what did loyalty mean?
When he felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck, he had no idea what had happened.
There was no trace of the fluctuations of spiritual power before.
Only when his skin came into contact did he feel as if he had been thrown into an ice warehouse.
He looked with his own eyes the blood-stained blade tip pierced through, and all the power in his body vanished like a deflated ball.
Baiyu Yang struggled to turn his head and saw that Duanhe had already broken through the crowd and ran towards the registration point.
"He killed someone..."
"That's it!"
"How dare he kill someone here?"
Not only was his fellow from the sect shocked, even the first major sect of the Pinghai Region, Duanhai Temple, who was in charge of maintaining order, was shocked.
This was a major event entrusted by the Feixian Sect, and there should be no mistake whatsoever.
A few Heavenly Fate elders summoned their mansions and directly targeted Duanhe in the crowd.
But the moment before they could act, they had to stop.
Duanhe raised the badge on her bloodied right hand.
"I've signed up."
"There is an order from the Feixian Sect that no sect is allowed to obstruct or interfere with candidates who are already registered!"
He remained calm, unlike the 15-year-old youth who had just avenged vociferously. He had even considered the possibility of retreating.
The few elders from the Duanhai Temple were a bit annoyed.
Isn't Baiyu Yang also a registered candidate?
Although they did not know him, being killed right in front of them was a slap for them.
One of the elders coldly said, "It is better to pray that you are chosen, otherwise, once the assessment is over, your talisman will be useless!"
(Late of this chapter)