Chapter 36: Gu Yang Becomes a Core Disciple! A Massive Leap in Martial Arts Foundation!
Elder Yin didn’t linger for long.
After praising Gu Yang in amazement, he wasted no time summoning the flying vessel and leading the disciples back to the sect.
Upon their return, Elder Yin immediately reported the incident between Gu Yang and Li Shan to the sect master.
“Oh? Li Shan was killed by Gu Yang?”
The Flowing Cloud Sect Master was seated in the grand hall, flipping through ancient texts.
Hearing Elder Yin’s words, he raised an eyebrow in surprise.
“But Li Shan tried to kill Gu Yang first, Gu Yang merely retaliated in self-defense.”
“Tell me more about Gu Yang.”
The sect master seemed entirely indifferent to Li Shan’s death.
Instead, his interest lay entirely with Gu Yang.
Elder Yin didn’t hold back, recounting every detail of Gu Yang’s exploits in the Flowing Sun Secret Realm.
The sect master’s expression shifted as he listened.
“Such a prodigy actually exists?!”
As the leader of the Flowing Cloud Sect, he had seen countless talents in his time.
But someone like Gu Yang,
Entering the secret realm at the third level of the Qi Gathering Realm and emerging at the tenth-level peak, on the verge of True Condensation…
Not only that, but he had also comprehended 20% Fist Intent and 30% Sword Intent…
And Gu Yang was only seventeen years old!
To have such profound mastery over Intent Laws at that age…
Not just in the Flowing Cloud Sect,
Even across the entire Haonan Province, it would be nearly impossible to find a second like him!
Most people couldn’t even grasp 10% after decades of effort.
Yet Gu Yang had mastered two types of Intent by seventeen, even reaching 30% Sword Intent!
He was nothing short of a once-in-a-millennium genius!
The sect master was utterly stunned.
His satisfaction with Gu Yang soared to new heights.
“Excellent! Truly excellent!”
“Make the announcement, from now on, Gu Yang is promoted to a Core Disciple of the Flowing Cloud Sect.”
A bright smile spread across the sect master’s face as he waved his hand dismissively.
Compared to Gu Yang’s monstrous talent…
Li Shan’s death was a trivial matter.
Elder Yin was equally shaken by the decree.
He had expected the sect master to reward Gu Yang…
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That was a title reserved only for geniuses who had reached the True Condensation Realm!
Gu Yang hadn’t even broken through yet, and he was already granted the status.
It wouldn’t just shake the Flowing Cloud Sect,
Every surrounding power would be shocked to their core!
Following the sect master’s orders, Elder Yin immediately announced the decision.
Instantly, the entire sect erupted in uproar.
Countless disciples were left gaping in disbelief.
“Am I hallucinating?”
“Gu Yang was promoted to a Core Disciple?!”
“Heavens! That’s a Core Disciple position!”
“Wait… if I recall correctly, Gu Yang hasn’t even reached the True Condensation Realm yet, right?”
“No respect! You should be calling him Senior Brother Gu now!”
“Hiss… A Core Disciple before True Condensation? That’s a first in Flowing Cloud Sect history!”
“So envious… I heard Core Disciples can freely pick any martial skill or technique from the Martial Pavilion without restrictions.”
“Well, it makes sense. Senior Brother Gu defeated Zhao Yu in a direct fight, his talent is undeniable!”
The inner disciples couldn’t stop marveling.
When Gu Yang himself heard the news, he was momentarily stunned.
He hadn’t expected to be promoted to Core Disciple so suddenly.
“Seems the sect master has good judgment.”
Gu Yang nodded in satisfaction.
After all, he had been in need of higher-tier martial skills and techniques.
Now, as a Core Disciple, that problem was solved.
With a faint smile, he immediately headed to the Inner Sect Martial Pavilion.
The Elder guarding the pavilion smiled warmly when he saw Gu Yang arrive.
The Elder didn’t say much, but his praise was genuine.
Gu Yang cupped his hands respectfully.
“I owe much of this to your guidance, Elder. Without your advice, I might have missed this opportunity entirely.”
If not for the Elder’s reminder back then, when he was still only at the third level of the Qi Gathering Realm, he wouldn’t have known about the Flowing Sun Secret Realm.
And thus, he would have missed out on all the treasures he had gained.
“Haha, that was just a passing remark. Your achievements are entirely your own.”
The Elder shook his head humbly before continuing.
“You’re here to pick martial skills and techniques, right?”
“Head to the second floor. You’ll find what you need there.”
“The first floor isn’t suited for you anymore.”
He waved Gu Yang off with a knowing look.
“Many thanks, Elder.”
Without wasting time, Gu Yang bowed slightly and stepped into the Martial Pavilion.
He didn’t linger on the first floor.
Instead, he went straight to the second floor!
The first floor was accessible to all inner disciples, but the highest-grade techniques there were only Profound-Grade Upper Tier.
The second floor, however…
Not only had Profound-Grade Peak Tier techniques,
But even Earth-Grade!
Of course, ordinary inner disciples couldn’t enter.
Only Core Disciples had the privilege.
Gu Yang ascended without hindrance.
Compared to the first floor, the second floor had far fewer shelves, just two or three.
After all, techniques above Profound-Grade Peak Tier were exceedingly rare.
Gu Yang didn’t hesitate.
He picked up a random manual and began reading.
As a Core Disciple, he had unrestricted access to all techniques here.
He was taking them all!
The second floor housed around twenty cultivation techniques and thirty-plus martial skills.
Gu Yang didn’t skip a single one.
For each, he memorized the general contents before immediately modifying it.
Once modified, he moved to the next.
And so, the cycle continued.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Gu Yang only left the Martial Pavilion for meals and sleep.
The rest of his time was spent engrossed in study.
His dedication even drew crowds of awestruck disciples.
“I used to think Senior Brother Gu’s rapid growth was just due to his talent and the resources from the secret realm… but now I see, he’s not just gifted, he’s insanely hardworking!”
“No wonder the sect master promoted him to Core Disciple. His dedication is unreal!”
“Three straight days! That’s beyond admirable!”
Many disciples gathered on the first floor, gazing up at the second in reverence.
Of course, if they saw how Gu Yang was “cultivating,” they might have been deeply confused.
Who in the world flipped through techniques for a while, tossed them aside, and moved to the next without practicing?!
What could he possibly learn from just skimming?
Wasn’t actual training necessary?
Naturally, Gu Yang paid no attention to their opinions.
After three days of relentless “cultivation,” he had nearly gone through every single technique on the second floor.
Gu Yang held the final manual in his hands.
This wasn’t an ordinary technique,
It was a body-tempering method!
Earth-Grade Lower Tier, “Earth Fiend Art”!
This one had taken him considerable time to fully memorize.
It was finally time to modify.
Excitement surged within him.
Modify the Earth Fiend Art!
One hundred years later!