Chapter 456: Chapter 204: Tuoba Yunhong, the Dynasty’s Sect
Tuoba Yunhong spoke, his gaze also turning to Chu Lingguang.
Hearing this, Chu Lingguang was startled. He vaguely recalled Xuanyuan Jinkang saying that Tuoba Yunhong was the top candidate for the Southern Domain Trial Ground. He was at the Qi Sea Perfection realm, had already obtained a Bloodline Divine Ability, and rumor had it that he had even awakened power within his Dantian.
’Considering the hundred-plus Song Boats trailing behind him, it’s obvious the talented beauties from all over regard Tuoba Yunhong as an unparalleled young prodigy,’ Chu Lingguang thought. ’Why else would they support him so fervently?’
"You must be Chu Lingguang."
Tuoba Yunhong said with a smile.
An unseen Wind and Wave Power was embedded in his laughter, weaving through the crowd. His control over this power had already reached such a masterful level.
Chu Lingguang knew that Potential Power was ever-changing. Just as he could master the Wind and Wave Power, so could others.
He cupped his fist and said, "I am."
"The story of you chopping down the Dragon Claw Tree in the Northern Territory Trial Ground is spreading everywhere. Some say you were foolish, others say you were clever, and some even think you were cunning, knowing in advance that you had to withstand the Consciousness Attack to get the Bone Marrow Cleansing Liquid, which is how you ultimately bested Xia Tianzhong and the others," Tuoba Yunhong said.
"And what do you think?" Chu Lingguang asked curiously.
"I think the truth is unimportant. Getting what you want is all that matters."
Tuoba Yunhong said as a surge of Wave Power washed over Chu Lingguang. Just as Chu Lingguang was about to defend himself, he realized the Wave Power was merely probing his Qi Sea Power, and it vanished just as quickly.
"Qi Sea Perfection. Your cultivation has progressed even faster than Yan Zhen’s. Master Guo has taken on a fine disciple," Tuoba Yunhong exclaimed in amazement.
He knew that when Chu Lingguang became the top candidate in the Northern Territory Trial Ground, he was only at the Qi Sea Minor Achievement Level. So little time had passed, yet he had already reached the Qi Sea Perfection realm.
"Compared to the Young Hero, Lingguang still has a long way to go," Guo Wei said with a smile.
"Perhaps he’ll be able to catch up in the future. I look forward to meeting him within the Sect. Farewell!"
After speaking, Tuoba Yunhong cupped his fist to the two of them, turned, and returned to his small boat. He manipulated the Wind and Wave Power, sending the boat surging upstream against the current.
The boat moved across the river’s surface as if it were gliding on ice, smooth and effortless.
Tuoba Yunhong’s control over the Wind and Wave Power made even Chu Lingguang feel completely outclassed.
Over a hundred Song Boats followed in his wake, and talented beauties even ran along the riverbanks to keep up. Tuoba Yunhong was not only the scion of a noble family but also incredibly powerful and exceptionally talented. He was dashingly handsome, and his every word and action revealed an innate noble air. Even women from powerful, wealthy families were captivated by him.
Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu were filled with envy, jealousy, and hate.
The man not only came from a prestigious background but was also far more handsome than either of them. His cultivation aptitude was also superior. They were simply in different leagues.
"Master, can you tell Hei Hu and me about the Sects?" Chu Lingguang asked curiously.
"Mm."
Guo Wei nodded. The master and his two disciples watched Tuoba Yunhong’s boat depart. An hour later, the three of them returned to Master Yan’s courtyard.
Guo Wei explained, "Behind every Dynasty stands a powerful Sect. This is true for the Turkic people, and it’s true for the Great Yuan. The Sect behind the Great Yuan is called Yuanchu Mountain, and the one behind the Turkic people is the Demon Sect. Neither Sect interferes in the struggles of the Dynasties. They are only responsible for cultivating disciples and passing down their heritage. No matter which Dynasty rises or falls, Yuanchu Mountain and the Demon Sect will remain."
"Then how can one get to cultivate in a Sect? Is it by participating in the Palace Examination and being personally selected by the Holy Emperor?" Hei Hu pressed.
"The Court periodically recommends talented individuals to Yuanchu Mountain, using these recommendations to trade for various Marvelous Elixirs. However, very few are actually appreciated by Yuanchu Mountain. The Court’s selection process is also extremely strict. A candidate must not only achieve outstanding results in every Martial Arts Examination but also perform great meritorious deeds for the Court. Only then will the Court recommend them to Yuanchu Mountain."
"Over the years, several members of the Tuoba Clan have entered Yuanchu Mountain. The fact that Tuoba Yunhong’s strength is no less than Yan Zhen’s at such a young age is more or less related to this," Guo Wei explained patiently.
"He’s cultivated at Yuanchu Mountain before?" Chu Lingguang asked.
"Impossible. For someone his age to be able to cultivate at Yuanchu Mountain, they would have to be, at the very least, a second-level True Martial Realm expert," Guo Wei denied.
"What?"
Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu’s jaws dropped.
"Yuanchu Mountain is still too distant a goal for you. Your primary task is to get good results in the Provincial Martial Arts Examination in half a month, then strive to distinguish yourselves in the future Imperial Examination, and perhaps even the Palace Examination. If you want to enter Yuanchu Mountain to cultivate, you must not only achieve superior results in various Martial Arts Examinations but also find a way to perform meritorious deeds. Only then will the Court devote its resources to you," Guo Wei instructed.
"Yes."
Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu both nodded.
"Lingguang, that Teacher Yun Hong you met at the Trial Ground is only a Trial Disciple of Yuanchu Mountain. If he wants to truly cultivate there, his current strength is insufficient," Guo Wei added after a moment of thought.
"What? Teacher Yun Hong is... Master, I understand. I won’t let my imagination run wild. I know what’s most important right now," Chu Lingguang said solemnly.
’Guo Wei brought up Yun Hong on his own to show me how difficult it is to enter Yuanchu Mountain. Even someone like Yun Hong, who could be a teacher at the Trial Ground, is merely a Trial Disciple of Yuanchu Mountain. How could Hei Hu and I dare to even dream of it?’
Nevertheless, the name Yuanchu Mountain was now branded into Chu Lingguang’s mind. ’If I get the chance in the future, I have to go see it for myself.’
’But for now, in the remaining half-month, I have to give it my all to continue improving my strength. With one Flesh and Blood Divine Ability, two types of Potential Power, and my Qi Sea Perfection realm cultivation, I don’t think my current self can even stand before Yan Zhen.’
