NOVEL WEB Chapter 19: Splendor Hall
"Master! Master, save me!"
Yang Tiangui was terrified, screaming for help with all his might.
However, Mo Canglan's face turned dark, and he completely ignored him.
The Sky Gate Sect was insignificant compared to the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect, and although both Mo Canglan and Chen Changfeng were in the Martial Master Realm, Yang Tiangui knew very well that even if there were ten of him, he wouldn't be a match for Chen Changfeng!
He dared not make a move when facing overwhelming power and influence.
"Su Zhan, I know I was wrong, I beg you—"
"Swish!" The sound of sword qi echoed.
Yang Tiangui, the top talent of Liang Province, had his head separated from his body!
"I cannot trust your words." Whispering these words, Su Zhan sheathed his long sword and looked at Mo Canglan, whose face had turned extremely ugly.
"Master Mo, today I injured an elder and killed a genius of your Sky Gate Sect. I hope you don't have any objections."
Killed the genius of Sky Gate Sect and still asking me if I have objections? Mo Canglan's face turned red, his fists clenched tightly, and his head buzzed with anger.
If it weren't for Chen Changfeng's display of power, which made him calm down, he would have probably made a move against Su Zhan.
Chen Changfeng glanced at Mo Canglan and calmly said, "Master Mo, Sky Gate Sect is a righteous sect and should act reasonably. Logically speaking, that person under your sect deserves to die, right?"
Taking a deep breath, Mo Canglan forced out a smile and said, "Yes… Elder Chen is right."
"That's good. I thought you were secretly planning to retaliate and assassinate me because of Yang Tiangui. Now it seems that Master Mo, you are quite magnanimous. It's just the death of a disciple, after all, your Sky Gate Sect has many disciples!" Su Zhan laughed.
Mo Canglan's expression froze, and his face immediately darkened. He glared at Su Zhan with anger.
While it was true that Sky Gate Sect had many disciples, there was only one like Yang Tiangui at his level!
If Su Zhan were to join Sky Gate Sect, then the death of Yang Tiangui would be just that, but now, seeing Su Zhan leaning towards the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect, he had to watch as the most outstanding genius of his sect was beaten to death…
Moreover, so many people had heard Su Zhan's words today. If Su Zhan were to be assassinated someday, he would probably be blamed for it!
Thinking about all this, Mo Canglan felt frustrated to the point of spitting blood.
"Yang Tiangui deserves to die. Let's end it here!" Mo Canglan said with a grim expression, then directly boarded the copper carriage and left.
Upon hearing these words, the onlookers around felt somewhat dazed.
One by one, they looked at Su Zhan with complex expressions.
They never expected that Sky Gate Sect, the top sect in Liang Province, would be stepped on by a young boy today. Even the sect's strongest genius was casually slain, and Mo Canglan, as the sect master, didn't dare to utter a word!
The Great Sun Divine Body… Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect… so young.
Putting these pieces together, the hearts of those powerful individuals were filled with astonishment.
To witness the emergence of a divine body genius, today, their journey was not in vain!
After seeing Mo Canglan leave, Su Zhan looked at Chen Changfeng.
"I know that your Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect has the best cultivation environment, the best techniques, and martial arts in Xia Country. But the question is, can I have access to them once I enter? I've heard that the major sects have strict hierarchical systems and significant restrictions on practicing techniques and martial arts."
"You're right, there are indeed many restrictions, but those restrictions are only for ordinary people," Chen Changfeng smiled and said, "For you, I can assure you that all restrictions will be non-existent!"
"Alright, I will join your Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect," Su Zhan nodded without hesitation.
"When should we set off?" Chen Changfeng asked eagerly.
"Three days later! I need to go back and bid farewell to my father," Su Zhan replied.
"Good, I'll accompany you. After you've taken care of everything, we'll return to Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect together!"
"…"
Su Zhan's expression became somewhat strange.
A powerful individual who easily intimidated Mo Canglan wanted to follow him back to Azure City?
Weren't these powerful individuals supposed to be independent and have their own paths?
Su Zhan nodded without hesitation.
"When should we set off?" Chen Changfeng asked eagerly.
"Three days later! I need to go back and bid farewell to my father," Su Zhan replied.
"Good, I'll accompany you. After you've taken care of everything, we'll return to Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect together!"
"…"
Su Zhan's expression became somewhat strange.
A powerful individual who easily intimidated Mo Canglan wanted to follow him back to Azure City?
Weren't these powerful individuals supposed to be independent and have their own paths?
Although he didn't quite understand, Su Zhan didn't refuse either.
Then, he looked at Su Zhaoyue and said, "Zhaoyue, let's part ways here."
"Okay, Su Zhan! When we meet again, I will definitely close the gap between us!" Su Zhaoyue clenched her small fist, waved it, and smiled.
"Oh? Little Miss, would you also be interested in joining our Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect?" Chen Changfeng casually glanced at her and noticed that Su Zhaoyue had good talent. Though not on par with Su Zhan, she could definitely rank among the top disciples of Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect. So he asked.
"Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but I already have a destination," Su Zhaoyue replied without hesitation, directly refusing.
Su Zhan had expected this response.
Su Zhaoyue needed to seek out the special flames, most likely heading to the next location where it could be found. While Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect was formidable, it wouldn't be of use to her.
After a few more conversations, Su Zhaoyue left, while Su Zhan and Chen Changfeng returned to Azure City.
The arrival of a Martial Master Realm powerhouse at the Azure City Su family brought immense joy to Su Tianhai and the other elders. They felt an indescribable sense of glory.
If it weren't for the concern of offending Chen Changfeng, they all wanted to have someone draw a picture of them with Chen Changfeng, to be hung in the main hall of the Su family. That way, when people from nearby forces came to visit, they would show great respect to the Su family.
After staying in Azure City for a day, Su Zhan set off for Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect.
On the way, Chen Changfeng occasionally mentioned some things about Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect to Su Zhan.
Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect's disciples are divided into three levels: Outer Disciples, Inner Disciples, and True Disciples.
These correspond to the Qi Sea Realm, Essence Condensation Realm, and Martial Master Realm.
For example, Su Zhan is at the Essence Condensation Realm, so entering Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect would make him an Inner Disciple. However, Su Zhan's situation is special, so many of the restrictions imposed on Inner Disciples would be lifted for him.
Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect is a relatively free sect. Aside from occasional lectures by sect powerhouses, disciples are free to cultivate on their own.
On the way, Su Zhan made sure to remember all these basic information.
Two days later, he officially arrived at Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect.
Contrary to his imagination, there weren't many sword cultivators flying on their swords.
It makes sense since one would need to at least be at the Martial Master Realm to fly on a sword. Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect only has around twenty True Disciples, and as for the deacons and elders, they wouldn't be flying around every day.
"Su Zhan, ahead is the Splendor Hall. Yesterday, I already transmitted your information using a voice transmission talisman. They already know that I have brought you back, and the Sect Master and the elders are waiting for you there!"
Walking on a white stone square on top of a mountain, Chen Changfeng pointed to a large hall in front of them.
"The Splendor Hall?"
"The Splendor Hall is where talent is tested. However, usually only relatively important disciples are brought here. Most disciples go through a standardized test using the Testing Stones when they join," Chen Changfeng explained.
"Although I have informed the Sect Master and the elders about your Great Sun Divine Body, they are likely to be skeptical until they see it with their own eyes. After all, the appearance of a divine physique like yours is a once-in-a-hundred-years event in Xia Country!"
"I see," Su Zhan nodded, following Chen Changfeng into the hall.
Inside the hall, there were already seven powerful individuals waiting. Upon seeing Su Zhan enter, all their gazes immediately focused on him.
"Hmm, excellent aptitude, but only excellent, nothing extraordinary. We have many disciples with this level of aptitude in Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect. It doesn't seem as remarkable as you, Senior Brother Chen, described," one of them remarked.
"Indeed, typically only those with exceptionally high innate talent would awaken a divine physique. But this child's talent is not exceptionally high," another added.
"Awakening a divine physique results in a profound transformation of the physical body and a significant increase in talent. If this is his talent after awakening the divine physique, does it not indicate that his talent was mediocre before awakening?" a third person questioned.
"Senior Brother Chen, could you have made a mistake?" skeptical voices rang out.
"Too lazy to explain to you ignorant fools!" Chen Changfeng glanced at them, snorted coldly, and then bowed to the elderly figure sitting in the main seat. "Sect Master, can we begin the talent testing now?"