“Su Gou Sheng only became an outer disciple a few months ago. Although he performed well in the Yunling Mountain Range and earned 500 contribution points, challenging Senior Brother He must mean there’s something wrong with his head!”

“During this time, Elder Xia’s granddaughter has been dragging him along to do missions, earning quite a few rewards. He’s also frequently gone to the Spiritual Energy Array to cultivate, so his strength should have improved considerably.”

“But Junior Brother He is a genuine Wuzong. Even if he’s just a Wushi who cultivates no matter how hard, he definitely can’t beat him.”

The disciples of Taixuan Holy Sect were all discussing the combat appointment between Su Xiao Mo and He Zongying.

It even alarmed the higher-ups.

At the routine meeting, they took the initiative to discuss it.

“Hahaha!”

Elder Sun laughed heartily: “To dare accept combat against He Zongying, an outer disciple who’s been in the sect for many years—Su Gou Sheng truly has courage!”

His son had a good relationship with Su Xiao Mo, so emotionally he would naturally stand on the latter’s side. Moreover, during this time he had provided quite a bit of help to Su Xiao Mo, securing time to enter the Spiritual Energy Array.

“He Zongying does have the potential to become an inner disciple. Going to fight him is a bit overestimating himself.”

“It’s not surprising that someone who stood up in the Yunling Mountain Range disregarding life and death would dare to spar with a senior of higher realm.”

Third Elder said: “Elder Xia, I heard recently your granddaughter has been getting quite close to that young man?”

“That’s right.”

Elder Xia nodded: “Since that incident, that girl Shui Yun has thought very highly of this boy, and often provides him with martial arts assistance.”

“In that case.”

Third Elder said: “Perhaps his accepting He Zongying’s combat challenge wasn’t an impulsive decision, but because he has confidence.”

The Technique Pavilion Elder nearby said: “Not long ago, this young man exchanged 500 contribution points for Six-Style Blazing Flame Palm and Nine-Bend Flowing Shadow Steps. He should be prepared.”

“What?”

Elder Sun and Elder Xia both showed surprise.

Six-Style Blazing Flame Palm and Nine-Bend Flowing Shadow Steps were high-grade martial techniques. Although their quality wasn’t top-tier, their cultivation difficulty was extremely high!

Third Elder smiled: “This Su Gou Sheng might bring us an unexpected surprise.”

……

“Creak!”

The door was pushed open as Sun Yingquan hurriedly walked in, saying: “Gou Sheng, you used 500 contribution points to choose Six-Style Blazing Flame Palm and Nine-Bend Flowing Shadow Steps?”

“Mm.”

Su Xiao Mo nodded.

“Damn!”

Sun Yingquan sat down with a completely devastated expression: “Although these two martial techniques have decent grades, they’re extremely difficult to cultivate. Using contribution points on them is completely wasteful!”

“Uh…” Su Xiao Mo scratched his head: “I didn’t know at the time either. I just thought the description sounded impressive, so I exchanged for them in confusion.”

“Sigh!”

Sun Yingquan said: “You should have told me! If I’d accompanied you to the Technique Pavilion, I definitely could have helped you exchange for the most cost-effective martial techniques with the least contribution points!”

“Next time I’ll call Senior Brother Sun.” Su Xiao Mo said.

“Well, I won’t disturb your cultivation then.”

Sun Yingquan stood up, but before leaving, said: “I heard from Father that Third Elder seems to think highly of you.”

“Third Elder thinks highly of me?”

Su Xiao Mo thought to himself: “It seems the preparations I’ve made during this time have already made him believe I have the possibility of defeating He Zongying.”

Taixuan Holy Sect’s cultivation facilities were far inferior to Ten Thousand Ancients Sect. As a Wuwang, going in would just waste time and wouldn’t help his cultivation at all.

Even without help, he had to put on a show, because he had to create the impression that defeating He Zongying wasn’t due to luck, but rather the result of hard cultivation. This way the higher-ups wouldn’t become suspicious.

Of course.

By slightly revealing his aptitude, he could gain better appreciation and rise smoothly through the ranks.

“Look, it’s Su Gou Sheng!”

“This guy hasn’t left his room recently. He must be working hard at cultivation.”

“The gap between him and Senior Brother He isn’t just one or two steps. Cramming cultivation at the last minute won’t have any effect.”

Walking toward the cafeteria, Su Xiao Mo heard everyone’s discussions and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He didn’t care if the outer disciples looked down on him. He just needed them to know that he’d been working hard at cultivation during this time. That way, defeating He Zongying wouldn’t seem abrupt.

It must be said.

Su Xiao Mo’s calculations were extremely precise, and his game was getting bigger and bigger.

……

Ten Thousand Ancients Sect.

Although Jun Changxiao wasn’t present at the scene, he constantly listened to Li Luo Qiu’s reports, and gave high praise to what Su Xiao Mo had been doing recently at Taixuan Holy Sect.

His disciple was experiencing plot developments that would only happen to a protagonist, and doing it very well—maintaining suspense while providing good explanations for his growing strength.

“Xiao Mo.”

Jun Changxiao said to himself: “The outer disciple examination is a stepping stone. As long as you grasp the right balance, it will make you even more at ease in Taixuan Holy Sect.”

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Suddenly, an aura of advancement appeared.

Jun Changxiao released his spiritual sense and smiled with satisfaction: “Good, good. Zui Ji has also broken through to peak Wuwang.”

Half a month later.

Li Fei, Tian Qi, Long Ziyang and other core disciples successively stepped into peak Wuwang.

“This is the Rapid Growth Talisman.”

Jun Changxiao generously took out talismans: “After using it, you can temporarily break through one major realm.”

The Sect Master had many good things. Li Qingyang and the others had long grown accustomed to it, so they took the talismans and crushed them. Their realms instantly stepped from King-level into Emperor-level!

“My heavens, how amazing!”

“That feeling of advancement just now was like truly breaking through to Wuhuang!”

Everyone was shocked speechless.

Jun Changxiao said: “The Rapid Growth Talisman’s purpose isn’t to make your strength stronger, but to let you experience that feeling of advancement one step earlier, and experience a higher level realm, making it easier to break through.”

“So that’s how it is!”

Li Qingyang, Xiao Zui Ji and others all sat down cross-legged, carefully experiencing that feeling of advancement and sensing the cultivation they now possessed.

Except for Ye Xingchen and He Wudi, Wuhuang was a completely new and unknown level for them. Being able to experience it one step ahead would definitely benefit them greatly.

“Swish!”

After a moment, Li Fei stood up. His right foot kicked the ground, connecting with a certain energy that had suddenly appeared in his dantian. His entire person shot upward with a whoosh, then he couldn’t help but laugh excitedly: “Hahaha, I’m flying, I’m flying!”

“Ahh, so envious!” Li Shangtian held his head.

His dream was to ascend to the heavens. Breaking through to Wuhuang and possessing the power of flight would undoubtedly fulfill his childhood dream.

Unfortunately, his current realm was only seventh-rank Wuwang. Breaking through to peak was still far off.

“Not good!”

Just then, Li Fei’s expression changed while flying at high altitude. His body immediately lost balance and he crashed down onto the training ground with a bang.

The power of flight required time to adapt. Martial artists using it for the first time all experienced losing balance and falling.

“I’ll try too.”

Li Qingyang stood up, then slowly ascended.

Worthy of being the man who embodied the word “steady”—he was consistently careful while flying and didn’t tragically fall down.

“Thud!”

On the other side, Li Fei took off for a second time. But because he was too hasty and didn’t control his body well, he fell to the ground again, then with two large bumps on his head said: “I refuse to believe this!”

“Swish!”

“Swish!”

Xiao Zui Ji, Long Ziyang and others relied on the remaining duration of the Rapid Growth Talisman to fly up one after another.

Thus, in the sky above Ten Thousand Ancients Sect’s outer courtyard, one could see disciples going up and down, wobbling around practicing flight. The scene was extremely awkward.

Although it looked somewhat embarrassing, there was no doubt that when these core disciples truly stepped into Emperor-level and possessed the power of flight, they would definitely be able to adapt quickly and well.

This could be considered another benefit brought by the Rapid Growth Talisman.

“So envious!”

“Work hard at cultivation, work hard to get stronger!”

“Sooner or later, we’ll be able to soar through the firmament like our senior brothers!”

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