Chu Fan and he are senior and junior brothers, and have always regarded him as a younger brother, so if there’s anything he needs, he can always ask.
Chu Qing noted down this sentint and felt very grateful to Bian City.
However, he always felt that Bian City seed to have so hidden worries; sotis one could see a hint of wistfulness between his brows.
Though the acquaintance is shallow, it’s ultimately not good to probe too much.
Just like that, two days passed in a flash.
The First Grade Conference officially began!
Chu Qing got up early that day, and after washing up, he donned the night clothes underneath and the cyan robe outside.
He prepared the Willow Leaf Flying Saber and hid away the white mask.
He strapped the Cyan Night Sword on his back and hung the single saber at his waist.
After tidying up, he walked out of the room.
It wasn’t long before Gentle and others gradually ca downstairs to the main hall.
The group gathered for breakfast and then headed towards the Divine Blade Hall.
By this ti, the streets were already crowded with people, all headed in the sa direction, and so looked at each other with considerable caution.
Although they didn’t yet know what the ultimate treasure of the First Grade Conference was,
they were quite clear that they were opponents.
Of course, so were just there to enjoy the spectacle and gain knowledge, and you could see from their expressions that they were quite relaxed.
Arriving at the Divine Blade Hall, the city within a city was wide open today.
Standing at the entrance to greet guests from all around was not Iron Step Mountain and River Luo Cheng.
Rather, it was another expert from Divine Blade Hall, a stout man with muscles and iron bones, a confidant of Luo Cheng, known as ’Little Vajra’ Li Mu.
Bian City told Chu Qing that this person, early in his life, had joined the Vajra Zen Institute.
He learned the secret technique Dragon Subduing and Taming Tiger.
Later, he left to traverse the Martial World, making a na as Little Vajra.
For unknown reasons, he eventually ca under the tutelage of Luo Cheng, becoming one of the ’Eight Great Vajras’ in Luo Cheng’s hand.
Luo Cheng himself was nicknad Iron Step Mountain and River.
He also learned a martial art of horizontal training; however, he cultivated both inside and out, far beyond ordinary n.
At this point, whether it was Chu Qing or Bian City, both thought of Nian’an at the inn that day.
A girl fair and immaculate but possessing the martial art of horizontal training.
It was simply beyond imagination.
One must know that horizontal training martial arts often severely damage the skin.
In the marketplace, the most crude thod of horizontal training involved rubbing skin with coarse salt, gravel, and other substances, recovering it with dicinal waters after damage.
Continuously numbing parts of the skin until it loses sensation; even if struck, it’s as if nothing happened.
While Jianghu people practice this thod more skillfully, the fundantals remain unchanged.
A case like Nian’an, with skin as delicate as snow but invulnerable to blades and spears, is indeed an anomaly.
No one knows what martial arts she practices?
Casually chatting, the crowd gradually entered the Divine Blade Hall.
The First Grade Conference today was held in the martial arena within the Divine Blade Hall.
In the center of the martial arena, a high platform was already set up.
Chu Qing and others were led to the opposite side of the platform, waiting temporarily.
Amidst the crowd, soone complained:
"This Divine Blade Hall’s First Grade Conference is quite prestigious, yet they didn’t even prepare a single chair, truly stingy."
"But does anyone know what the ultimate treasure is? Any news?"
This question went unanswered, as no one knew.
Chu Qing quietly asked Gentle:
"With so many people today, can your nose still easily distinguish scents?"
"Yes."
With Gentle’s words, Chu Qing felt at ease and continued waiting.
After waiting for about half an hour, the number of people inside grew larger and larger.
Once everyone was gathered, they heard a voice slowly announce:
"The Second Hall Master arrives!"
But the first to arrive was not the Second Hall Master Luo Cheng.
Rather, it was a whistling sound.
Imdiately followed by a buzz, a saber flew through the air, landing directly on the high platform.
Everyone’s gaze unavoidably fell on the saber.
Eyes were involuntarily drawn, feeling as if the saber held a special allure, making people yearn to possess it imdiately.
"What saber is this?"
"There are words on the saber... nad—Chaotic God?"
"Good saber! It should be mine!"
Chu Qing’s eyes fixed on the Chaotic God Saber, eyes narrowing slightly.
This saber... is real!
And as soon as this saber appeared, it imdiately caused a certain level of commotion.
Moreover, so seed unable to restrain themselves, wanting to leap onto the high platform to forcibly take the saber.
But at this mont, a figure appeared as if drifting, touching down lightly with one foot, landing on the saber hilt.
This man appeared to be around thirty years old, with a square-shaped face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, dressed sharply in black attire.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his form swaying with the wind, and spoke slowly:
"Thank you all for coming from afar, entering my Divine Blade Hall, to jointly appreciate the world’s First Grade—Chaotic God Saber!"
His voice was deep and resonant, reaching everyone’s ears clearly despite the large arena.
This surge of Inner Strength instantly brought clarity to those who had been enchanted by the Chaotic God.
"Could Luo Cheng’s Inner Strength have reached such heights?"
"In recent years, Qi Guan had been contending with him relentlessly, yet unexpectedly, Qi Guan suddenly died a few days ago, and now Luo Cheng alone holds dominance in Divine Blade Hall!"
"With Jiang Divine Saber absent, Luo Cheng is set to be the next Hall Master of Divine Blade Hall!"
Amid the discussions, a voice called out loudly:
"Luo Cheng, you invite us with the world’s First Grade, now we have all seen this Chaotic God Saber, though not grasped, yet we know it’s extraordinary.
"But it’s uncertain whether what your invitation states about a destined recipient receiving the treasure is true!?"
This question revealed the thoughts of those present.
"Naturally, it is true."
Luo Cheng’s voice continued to calmly resonate in everyone’s ears.
"Excellent!!"
A firm shout was heard, and imdiately soone leapt directly onto the high platform.
This person was not young, around fifty or so.
Dressed in tattered garnts and unkempt, yet between his gestures and movents, there appeared an uncommon deanor.
Bian City spoke softly:
"He is Five Lake Wanderer, without sect or faction, neither good nor evil, carefree and unrestrained."
Chu Qing nodded, having also heard of Five Lake Wanderer’s reputation.
This man was considered a top-notch expert in the South Ridge area, acting impulsively without thod, having once traveled to the Valley of Myriad Nights and clashed with Gu Qianqiu.
The two had exchanged blows three hundred tis, ultimately ending in a draw.
Just as this thought arose, Five Lake Wanderer laughed and said:
"I feel this saber is destined for , so I shall take it myself."
Upon saying this, the crowd exclaid in astonishnt.
Everyone thought Five Lake Wanderer had no sha. With so many people here, why should he alone be destined for the saber?
Five Lake Wanderer ignored them, and after he finished speaking, he reached out to take the saber.
But just as his hand stretched halfway, a foot blocked his path.
Five Lake Wanderer laughed heartily, flicked his hand, and grabbed the ankle, intending to throw it away...
But imdiately, this foot landed on the ground, Five Lake Wanderer felt the force on this foot was as heavy as a thousand pounds, making him feel as though he was moving a mountain.
He had no choice but to let go and look up, only to see Luo Cheng’s broad figure already blocking the path to the Chaotic God.
Five Lake Wanderer nodded slightly and struck a backhanded palm.
Luo Cheng neither dodged nor avoided, allowing the palm to hit squarely on his chest; a resounding boom echoed, and an indistinct sound of a monuntal bell was heard in the air.
Then Five Lake Wanderer’s expression truly turned serious, his Inner Breath continuously flowing, yet all infiltrating like a clay ox into the sea.
Luo Cheng spoke in a solemn voice:
"Today’s First Grade Conference, choosing the destined to gift the treasure, naturally follows a set procedure.
"I kindly ask the wanderer to step back and attentively listen to Luo’s explanation!"
As he spoke, he shook his arms.
Five Lake Wanderer felt a surge of imnse strength hit him, forcing his whole body to be whipped out of the high platform.
After landing, he continued to retreat several steps, finally stabilizing at one foot.
The ground emitted a resounding explosion, only then did Five Lake Wanderer steady himself.
Looking again at Luo Cheng, his face was already uncertain:
"Good for you, Iron Step Mountain and River, have you been concealing your abilities all these years?"
"Humbled."
Luo Cheng clasped his fists slightly:
"Everyone is aware, Divine Blade Hall has been in constant internal conflict these years.
"The Hall Master’s life has run its course, his days are numbered, unable to sustain the overall situation.
"I, Luo, an unrefined man, with Divine Blade Hall in shambles, even if it falls into my hands, it will inevitably decline.
"Therefore, now with this saber, I make wide connections with friends from across the world to choose a destined recipient to gift the Divine Saber.
"I’m not only gifting the Chaotic God Saber... but also my Divine Blade Hall!
"Today, within Divine Blade Hall, the high platform was raised to invite all of you to make friends through martial skills, the victor receives the Divine Saber!
"Also receives —Divine Blade Hall!!"
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