Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

Chapter 524: Chapter 223: Sect’s Reward, Spear Technique’s Fame

With this spear strike, Chu Lingguang unleashed a triple superposition of Potential Energy.

It sent five foot soldiers flying and toppled five warhorses.

The second round was far more difficult than the first. It would have been nearly impossible to win by relying solely on Qi Sea Power to execute the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear. Fortunately, Chu Lingguang was able to unleash the Potential Energy Superposition through his spear technique.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Ten archers loosed a third volley of arrows. Chu Lingguang charged head-on, using his Flying Leaf Lotus Spear to deflect every single one. Finding him suddenly upon them, the archers lost their chance to keep firing from a distance. They all drew the sabers at their waists to continue the fight against him.

CLANG!

Unfortunately, they had barely raised their sabers before being enveloped by the afterimages of the spear. Ten sabers fell to the ground at once. The ten archers were dumbfounded. Just as they were about to fight Chu Lingguang to the death with their bare hands, a spear shadow, imbued with the Power of Wind and Wave, blasted them out of the combat area.

In the end, in less than ten minutes, Chu Lingguang successfully defeated the thirty soldiers of the Black Armored Army.

He had emerged victorious from the second round.

"The Flying Leaf Lotus Spear!"

"Congratulations, Master Guo, on having such a fine disciple!"

"Congratulations on your disciple’s success, Master Guo."

"A masterful display of the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear! Master Guo, you have a worthy successor."

In the VIP area, a crowd of dignitaries, nobles, and powerful martial artists—some reclusive experts, others who, like Guo Wei, had been granted the title of Grandmaster—all turned to congratulate him.

These men were all seated in the same area, exchanging information and introducing themselves. They would even arrange to go for drinks after the Martial Arts Examination was over. Many of them knew Chu Lingguang was Guo Wei’s disciple.

Now, seeing Chu Lingguang once again use the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear to emerge victorious from the second round, their faces were filled with envy as they offered polite compliments and congratulated Guo Wei on his disciple’s success.

"Thank you, thank you all. Lin Guang is still young and inexperienced. Whether in the Court or the Jianghu, I hope you will all look after him in the future. Tonight, I will be hosting a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Tower, and I would be honored if all you esteemed lords and masters would attend!"

Guo Wei rose with a broad smile, cupping his fists to the crowd as he spoke.

He knew that Chu Lingguang had showcased the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear in the first and second rounds to make him, his master, proud.

Now that Chu Lingguang had successfully advanced to the third round using the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear, the title of Martial Scholar was already in the bag. Under the watchful eyes of all present, everyone knew that he, Guo Wei, had a successor. They also had a much clearer understanding of just how powerful the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear was. In the future, the number of people wishing to learn this Spear Technique would only grow.

It was even possible that this Spear Technique would be added to the imperial collection.

In short, after today, everyone would know that a disciple of his, Guo Wei, had successfully attained the rank of Martial Scholar using nothing but the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear.

"It’s just one Spear Technique. What’s there to be so smug about?"

Someone had to play the contrarian, however.

But a sharp glance from the person beside him quickly silenced the remark.

That person was none other than Yan Zhen’s master, the Commander of the Imperial Guard, Wei Yongguang. His gaze was currently fixed on Chu Lingguang.

Chu Lingguang emerged from the examination grounds and walked into the VIP area. In front of everyone, he knelt before Guo Wei. "Master, your disciple has finally used the Spear Technique you taught me to attain the rank of Martial Scholar! I will not disappoint your expectations. I will bring glory to our school’s Martial Arts!"

"Good. Quick, get up."

Tears welled in Guo Wei’s eyes.

Regardless of Chu Lingguang’s results in the third round or what his final rank would be, his actions over the past two days alone made Guo Wei prouder than if he had won the title of Martial Champion Scholar.

That vow to bring glory to their school’s Martial Arts, in particular, made him wish he could transfer his entire life’s worth of power to Chu Lingguang.

"Master Guo has found himself a good disciple."

Many remarked with envy. What master didn’t hope for a disciple to inherit their mantle and bring glory to their Martial Arts? Furthermore, after attaining the rank of Martial Scholar, Chu Lingguang showed no arrogance. Instead, he immediately came to thank his master. Such devotion moved everyone and made them feel ashamed by comparison.

"Not only is this young man’s Heart Guarding Skill incredible, but he also knows how to repay a kindness. No wonder Eunuch Liu is so preoccupied with him. Even I am tempted to take him as my own disciple."

Wei Yongguang remarked, unable to hide his admiration.

"My Lord, Chu Lingguang belongs to Mr. Du now."

A Deputy General reminded him.

"Nonsense. Chu Lingguang has already repaid the training opportunity in the Northern Territory with that Spiritual Monkey. It’s not up to Mr. Du to decide whose man he is. However, the lad knows how to repay a kindness. If Mr. Du finds a way to help Guo Wei rescue Guo Xiaotian, then Chu Lingguang will certainly follow him with unwavering loyalty."

Wei Yongguang said, his expression grave.

"My Lord, why not have Yang Shaorong try to persuade him? Promise him a brilliant future. I refuse to believe Chu Lingguang would be able to turn that down."

The Deputy General proposed.

"Idiot. To win over someone like Chu Lingguang, there is only one way."

Wei Yongguang said with disdain.

"This subordinate is a fool. I beg for your guidance, My Lord."

The Deputy General said in a low voice.

"Help Guo Wei rescue Guo Xiaotian."

Wei Yongguang stated.

"Ah... My Lord is wise."

The Deputy General’s expression froze. He had thought of this method as well, but the cost was rather high. After all, Guo Xiaotian’s case had wide-reaching implications; rescuing him would be no easy feat.

(Thank you to Carefree Divine Venerable for the tip!)