63: Chapter 63 Testing the Waters 63: Chapter 63 Testing the Waters The first level of the Battle Dragon Technique required awakening one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred drops of ancient battle dragon’s essence blood, to possess the true power of a real ancient battle dragon.
Just the first level alone was already beyond any heavenly-ranked cultivation technique existing within the Nine Domains.
Especially due to the rigorous cultivation requirements of the Battle Dragon Technique, only martial artists with Divine Veins could practice it.
As a martial artist possessing Divine Veins, Chu Fengmian would not have acquired them if it weren’t for the Nine-Transformation Heavenly Stealing Pill, coupled with Chu Fengmian’s resilient will from his two lifetimes and his practice of the Bone-breaking Rebirth Technique—these three factors enabled Chu Fengmian to obtain the Spirit Vein.
Chu Fengmian believed that in this world, it was impossible for there to be another person who could, like him, acquire Divine Veins.
Since it was not something that martial artists could cultivate, then it was very likely that the Battle Dragon Technique was the cultivation technique practiced by divinities according to the rumors.
Divinities were but a vague and elusive existence; in his past life, Chu Fengmian did not believe in them.
However, since Chu Fengmian’s reincarnation, he suddenly believed in them, feeling that indeed, there were many things unknown to him.
Perhaps there really were divinities in this world, after all.
“If I could practice this Battle Dragon Technique to the second and third levels, I might truly possess power comparable to that of divinities,” Chu Fengmian silently exclaimed in his heart.
These were still far off considerations, for now, if Chu Fengmian could gather all one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred drops of the ancient battle dragon’s essence blood and cultivate the first level of the Battle Dragon Technique to its pinnacle, he would possess the power of an ancient battle dragon.
That alone would be enough for Chu Fengmian to look down upon his peers.
“Having this strength of the Divine Sea Realm, dealing with the Lin household should not be a problem,” Chu Fengmian said with a cold smile tugging at his lips.
The strongest member of the Lin household, the lord of the household, merely had the peak strength of the Physical Refinement Realm.
Chu Fengmian now had the confidence to defeat him with ease.
“It seems that today is the moment to resolve the issue with the Lin household,” Chu Fengmian said with a hint of a cold smile on his lips.
The sooner the matter with the Lin household was dealt with, the better; once it was resolved, Chu Fengmian would be free as a fish in the vast ocean, no longer needing to linger in the remote Linwu City.
To enter a higher realm and acquire more resources, Linwu City was insufficient—Chu Fengmian had to venture to more bustling places.
Chu Fengmian had already decided on his destination.
That place was the capital of the Wusheng nations, Jijing City.
There, at the core of the Wusheng nations, was the Wusheng Academy, the foremost power of the Wusheng nations and located within that city.
There, Chu Fengmian could obtain more resources to cultivate his Battle Dragon Technique, which would again enhance his strength.
“It seems that Young Master Chu has made a significant gain this time,” said Xuan Jingtai as soon as Chu Fengmian stepped out of the door.
Xuan Jingtai glanced at Chu Fengmian and felt the surging Spiritual Power emanating from him, which startled him.
Each time Chu Fengmian emerged from seclusion, his temperament would completely transform compared to before, and the power he held would increase manifold.
He had only known Chu Fengmian for three months, and three months ago, Chu Fengmian was merely an emerging genius.
But now, Chu Fengmian had truly matured, possessing strength enough to rival the Divine Sea Realm.
Looking across the thirteen southwestern cities, he was no longer just a formidable figure among the younger generation, but a peak-level figure in his own right.
“I wonder if Young Master Chu has any thoughts of joining the Heavenly Sword Sect?”
Xuan Jingtai tentatively broke the silence.
“Our Wanqi Pavilion has some business dealings with the Heavenly Sword Sect, and this humble one has a good relationship with an outer sect executive of the Heavenly Sword Sect.”
“With Young Master Chu’s talent, it is truly a pity to see it limited to the martial realm of the Wusheng kingdom.
Why not consider joining the Heavenly Sword Sect?”
Xuan Jingtai suddenly invited Chu Fengmian to join the Heavenly Sword Sect, clearly because he saw the potential in Chu Fengmian’s talent.
At around eighteen years of age, having reached the strength of the Divine Sea realm would be considered quite impressive in the Heavenly Sword Sect, though it wouldn’t even qualify for the title of genius.
The true geniuses of the Heavenly Sword Sect include an extremely terrifying figure who, at the age of sixteen, had already stepped into the Wind Emperor realm, the same level as Xuan Jingtai himself.
Chu Fengmian’s strength was nothing out of the ordinary in comparison.
However, Chu Fengmian’s talent was terrifying to the extreme.
Who could have imagined that within a mere three-month span, someone without a Spirit Vein, deemed a waste by others, could have advanced to the Divine Sea realm?
With such talent, if he were to join the Heavenly Sword Sect and have access to its resources, he would surely soar to great heights.
The relationship between Xuan Jingtai and Chu Fengmian would also secure countless benefits for him, which is why he wanted to draw Chu Fengmian in to join the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Chu Fengmian revealed a trace of surprise on his face.
This surprise was not feigned by Chu Fengmian; rather, he truly did not expect Xuan Jingtai to make such a proposal.
The Heavenly Sword Sect, being one of the seven major sects within the Nine Domains, boasted disciples in their millions, though the majority were in fact servants.
Those truly considered disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect numbered only a few thousand in the outer sect and a few hundred in the inner sect, with only a handful of core disciples.
To join the Heavenly Sword Sect, one must pass through various levels of selection, yet it seemed that Xuan Jingtai could directly admit Chu Fengmian into the sect.
This caused Chu Fengmian to harbor deeper suspicions about Xuan Jingtai’s identity.
A mere shopkeeper of Wanqi Pavilion could not possibly possess such power; clearly, Xuan Jingtai had another identity.
This humble one can assure you, with Young Master Chu’s talent, joining the Heavenly Sword Sect would be no difficult feat,” Xuan Jingtai said with a smile, thinking that Chu Fengmian was merely shocked.
After all, for anyone, this was akin to a pie falling from the sky.
Joining the Heavenly Sword Sect, even as an outer sect disciple, would likely mean that the royal family of the Wusheng kingdom would treat one with great respect and dare not show any negligence.
The Heavenly Sword Sect was the true behemoth; compared to it, the entire Wusheng kingdom was but an insignificant ant.
“Thank you for your kind offer, Xuan, but I have no intention of joining the Heavenly Sword Sect,” replied Chu Fengmian calmly after a moment of thought.
This response took Xuan Jingtai by surprise.
He had not expected Chu Fengmian to refuse his invitation, as joining the Heavenly Sword Sect was undoubtedly like receiving a pie from the heavens.
Yet, Chu Fengmian had rejected it.
Indeed, the invitation was tempting to Chu Fengmian.
If he could enter the Heavenly Sword Sect, Chu Fengmian would naturally be able to exploit the sect’s formidable resources, and his strength would rapidly increase.
However, Chu Fengmian simply could not join the Heavenly Sword Sect.
The events of ten thousand years ago would never be forgotten by Chu Fengmian.
His feelings towards the Heavenly Sword Sect were nothing but resentment.
It would be utterly impossible for him to join the sect.