White String(Up In Book Next)
Chapter 3: The Book of the Way of Heaven
Long Clan
The Shu Imperial Calendar
Year 1501, second month
Long Chen paced back and forth in his study. His eldest son, Long Tian, had left his pregnant wife two months ago.Today his grandson will be born into the world.And he could not help but worry about the fate of his granddaughter given the warmth of the issue of the Book of the Way of Heaven.
That said, this book can choose its owner.This book contains thousands of martial arts from all over the continent, so that its owner can stand on the top of the world as the greatest swordsman. Everyone is looking for the magical book.
Although not a Martial Family, the Long Clan remained one of the great noble families in Shu Kingdom. But Long Chen could not stop worrying. That was because two months ago after he received the news of Long Tian's death, came a fortune teller who said that his grandson would become the next owner of the Book of the Heavenly Road. He was worried that his grandson would face trouble before he was strong enough to protect himself.
Possessing a heavenly spirit root was rare, and unique spirit roots were even rarer.But his grandson obtained two fortunes at once,celestial level white rope spirit root.It made Long Chen happy at once and started to forget his worries.He named his grandson Long Shan, and,so that his grandson would become a dragon soaring high in the sky and make his ancestors proud in samsara.
Long Shan grew up as a cheerful child even without a father. He also practiced very hard. So that on his twelfth birthday, Long Shan reached the level of Earth Swordsman.At the twelfth age as well, Long Shan helped a grandfather who gave him a book.Because he was busy, he forgot to check the contents of the book.
Until one day, when Long Shan was studying a battle technique, he accidentally nudged the book given by the grandfather he had helped to fall.He took the book and watched it for a moment. Obsolete and ugly. It was a common impression for a book that was already mossy.But Long Shan could feel an unusual thing with this book.
Out of curiosity, Long Shan casually opened it.When the cover was blurred, a dazzling light came out of the book. "The Book of the Sky Road," the young Long Shan muttered in astonishment.The Book of the Sky Road floated for a while before fusing with Long Shan's glabella and rendering him unconscious for some time.
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Yun Village Inn
The Shu Imperial Calendar
Year 1401, eighth month
White String blinked his eyes to adjust his vision upon waking from his dream. Then he felt his glabella to feel the red line mark there. "The Book of the Way of Heaven" the three words slid without him noticing.
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The day of the selection exam entered the Thousand Sword Mountain.
White String walked under the umbrella he got from the auction towards the duel arena,a total of 1000 new disciples who joined the Thousand Swords Mountain.This arena served as the final selection place for the new disciples as well as where the elders were looking for superior seeds.
Elder Yu served in the corner of the arena so it was easier for White String to find him."How are you, Elder Yu?" White String lowered his umbrella slightly so that his partially covered face could be seen."Elder White String, Patriak has been waiting for you," Elder Yu smiled to work out the good impression of the Thousand Sword Mountain for the White String. Understanding Elder Yu's intentions, White String only responded with eyesmile, "Chairman Yu, you are in a generation more senior than me.Call me White String."
They walked towards Patriarch Ji's house. Along the way, Elder Yu constantly thought about what White String wanted to ask.He regained his focus when he reached Patriarch Ji's house, The Patriarch had prepared a high quality tea pot to welcome the White String.This made White String a little awkward.
"Patriak, while treating your wounds, there are traces of violent energy. Did you just deal with the Blood Jars?" White String instantly let out a question that made Patriarch Ji's hand tremble violently.The blood was a black stream sect hostile to the Thousand Sword Mountain.Seeing Patriarch Ji's reaction, White String only shook his head softly, "Some of their members have infiltrated the examinees.They're gonna infiltrate tonight, to make sure that you're dead."
"How, how do you know?" Patriarch Ji dropped his glass in great surprise.Of course, White String knew that from his memory.
"Suppose this as my contribution to the Thousand Sword Mountain. But I hope Patriarch, I want to be able to teach here," White String said with his eyes.Patriak immediately stood up happily, "Welcome to join the Thousand Sword Mountain!"
"I will prepare your emblem," Elder Yu said leaving White String alone with the Patriarch. White String continued his words, "For a stranger with an unknown background to be immediately accepted as a teacher, aren't you very wary?"
The Patriarch was aghast, but immediately laughed out loud, "You have saved me from death, as well as telling me about the Blood Jars. Even if you betray us, we still have some of the Swordsmen of the Gods here."
White String nodded in response."But I hope the Patriarch doesn't mind if I just take a direct disciple," White String said as he handed over a list. The Patriarch accepted it and started to read, then his forehead shriveled in confusion.
"The "Martial Family was made up of several clans that were allied. And being led by the most contributing families. To take Liu Gu, Chu Lian, Xiao Qian, Xiao Xuan, and some of the core members of the Martial Family is that alright?Also your identity is still a mystery to the Thousand Swords Mountain," the Patriarch said after reading through all the names on the list.
"White Rope Warrior, this name may be very foreign to you. But as long as I am here, I will try to defend this Thousand Sword Mountain. You also have nothing to worry about, I will resolve my own personal matters and will not involve the Thousand Sword Mountain," White String had already guessed the question that Patriarch had asked so he had prepared his answer carefully.
After retrieving his emblem from the Hall of Elders, White String went towards the west door. The Thousand Sword Mountain was more precisely like a city built on a mountain. The doors are placed in each direction of the windshield for the purpose of defense. It just so happened that the east door was full of people who wanted to watch the dueling ring, so he took the fairly deserted west door.