"Thanks to the kindness of the teacher for lending me the cultivation technique book, I have successfully awakened the martial spirit within my body. However, I apologize for not being able to fully maximize it."
Teacher Yu Lau nodded his head. He didn't seem to mind the achievements Tian Yun had made. Indeed, if someone else had undergone training in the dimension created by the gods, it would have been very difficult to endure, let alone achieve as much cultivation as the young man had accomplished.
"You have worked hard, Tian Yun! What you have achieved so far is already extraordinary. Perhaps anyone else awakening their martial spirit from the beginning of cultivation would only manage to cultivate at most ten times. But what you have gone through is beyond the bounds of normal human capacity. Perhaps that is what earned you the primary recommendation from the head of this academy."
Tian Yun did not quite understand what his teacher was saying. He had no idea that the letter he once carried and showed to those conducting the selection for new students at the Divine Tower Academy was a recommendation from the head himself.
This actually had nothing to do with Tian Yun's abilities. The grandmaster, or head of the Divine Tower Academy, gave the letter to the Liang family as a token of friendship for the family leader.
"Now you may join the other students!" Teacher Yu said it again.
Tian Yun then walked towards the group of new students who were lined up in front of a large stone. Then Teacher Yu soared onto the stone. It was there that he would give lessons to his students.
Today, the teacher would teach a sealing technique to make the students' swords emit a very powerful energy.
In fact, the sealing technique that the teacher would teach had already been learned by Tian Yun during the seven days he spent studying cultivation. He had learned everything from the book given by Yu Lau. Even so, Tian Yun listened to the teacher's lesson with full concentration.
Sure enough, what the teacher conveyed had already been studied by Tian Yun from the book given by Teacher Yu. In fact, what the teacher taught was not as profound as the understanding he had.
The sealing technique taught by Teacher Yu to the students was still quite rudimentary from the perspective of the reincarnation of the supreme deity. Meanwhile, Tian Yun was able to create a stronger seal than what the teacher explained using the same technique.
It was time for the students to practice the sealing technique taught by Teacher Yu Lau. Each of them held a sword and then applied a seal to the sword's blade, causing it to emit a light according to the individual abilities of the students.
Out of all the strengths, Tian Yun was the only one who had not practiced what Teacher Yu Lau had taught. The students and Teacher Yu themselves thought that Tian Yun had not yet mastered the technique being taught.
"This technique is actually intended for beginners; do I also have to be occupied with lessons like this? Teacher Yu surely knows I have advanced far beyond the technique he is teaching," grumbled Tian Yun, feeling trapped in a lesson he believed he had already mastered very well.
"The fruit is known as the Heavenly Immortal Fruit," Master Yu began, his voice lowering as if sharing a guarded secret. "It is a rare and treasured fruit that can significantly enhance one's physical strength and intelligence. However, acquiring it is no simple task."
Tian Yun's eyes brightened with renewed hope. "Where can I find this fruit, Master?"
Master Yu sighed deeply before continuing. "The Heavenly Immortal Fruit grows in the Forbidden Forest, a perilous place teeming with powerful spiritual beasts and treacherous terrain. Many have ventured into the forest in search of the fruit, but few have returned."
Tian Yun's mind raced. Despite his current physical limitations, he was determined to obtain the fruit. "I must get it, Master. My current state is hindering my true potential. Please tell me more about the forbidden forest and how I might prepare for the journey."
Seeing the resolve in Tian Yun's eyes, Master Yu knew that trying to dissuade him would be futile. "Very well, Tian Yun. The Forbidden Forest is located to the east of our academy, beyond the Crimson Mountains. It is said that the fruit grows in the heart of the forest, guarded by a formidable spiritual beast known as the Shadow Serpent."
"The Shadow Serpent," Tian Yun repeated, trying to recall any mention of it in the texts he had studied. "What do I need to know about it?"
"The Shadow Serpent is an ancient creature, extremely powerful and intelligent. It can manipulate shadows and darkness to its advantage, making it nearly invisible in the forest. Its venom is deadly, and its speed is unmatched," Master Yu explained, a note of concern in his voice. "To stand a chance against it, you must enhance your physical strength and agility. Additionally, you should seek companions who can aid you in the battle."
Tian Yun nodded, absorbing every detail. "I understand, Master. I will start preparing immediately. Is there any other advice you can offer?"
Master Yu thought for a moment before responding. "Aside from the physical training and gathering reliable allies, you should also focus on improving your understanding of light manipulation. Light can be a powerful counter to the Shadow Serpent's darkness. I will give you a training manual that contains advanced techniques for controlling and enhancing your light abilities."
"Thank you, Master. I won't let you down," Tian Yun vowed, determination etched on his face.
As he left Master Yu's quarters, Tian Yun's mind was already strategizing the steps he needed to take. He would first focus on physical training, seeking out any resources within the academy that could aid him. Then, he would form a team of skilled individuals who could support him in the dangerous journey ahead.
He knew that the path to the Heavenly Immortal Fruit would be fraught with danger, but the reward was worth the risk. With the fruit, he could finally unlock his true potential and rise above his current limitations.
"The Dragon God Fruit! However, this fruit is very rare, and the only place it grows is in the territory controlled by the Black Tiger Sect!" Master Yu responded to Tian Yun's question.He also explained that the Black Tiger Sect was notorious for its cruelty. No sect wanted to deal with them. Moreover, rumors had it that their leader had reached the Peak Martial Emperor Realm.Tian Yun fell silent. He had no knowledge of the sect mentioned by Master Yu. Furthermore, in the memory of his new body, he had never heard of the Black Seven-Star Sect.Reluctantly, he swallowed his disappointment because the opportunity to possess a strong body that could easily advance cultivation had to be accepted.Tian Yun then returned. His appearance was immediately greeted by Li Jiang."How was your training for seven days on Yu Lau's training ground? Have you managed to awaken your martial spirit?" asked Li Jiang.Tian Yun smiled, looking at his fellow disciple. He was somewhat pleased with Li Jiang'
"We're lucky to have been saved by a master this time! I wonder which master saved us; it seems they were reluctant to reveal themselves."In his heart, Li Jiang thought that the reason the master didn't reveal themselves was due to his family's respected name. The master didn't want to offend the patriarch of the Li family, who not only possessed great skill but also a highly respected reputation. Moreover, the Li family was closely associated with the royal family.Tian Yun just smiled and nodded his head in response to Li Jiang's words. He seemed unwilling to discuss what had just happened. It appeared that Tian Yun knew the origin of the protective shield that had enveloped them earlier.They then entered the sword pavilion. Coincidentally, they were both placed in the same resting room. This further strengthened their friendship.Li Jiang often helped Tian Yun study the techniques in the Heavenly Star Pavilion. Even though Tian Yun had already mastered those techniques, he greatl
"Tian Yun, I know that you're actually a very intelligent practitioner. It's just that your physical condition doesn't support your ability to progress faster. I could see earlier that you were able to notice the flaws in my sword technique. If you don't mind, could you tell me so that I can cover all my shortcomings?" Li Jiang sincerely asked for guidance from his friend."You flatter me too much!" Tian Yun replied with a smile to his friend.Tian Yun then explained to Li Jiang about some flaws in the sword technique practiced by his friend. He said that every time Li Jiang performed a rotation, it created a gap at the end of each spin. There was a void in energy that did not protect Li Jiang's defense. If an opponent were aware of this, it would be very fatal.Hearing Tian Yun's explanation, Li Jiang was half-believing, half-doubting. He asked Tian Yun to attack him, according to his words earlier.Without any hesitation, Tian Yun attacked Li Jiang after he used the sword technique
Teacher Mao Riun inscribed a seal toward the sky. Immediately, a large circle with a diameter of about ten cubits appeared above the head of the vice chairman of the Heavenly Star Pavilion. The circle was suspended by ten spears from the ground. Then he directed the circular array towards the center of the field."Now, choose one of your representatives to step into the array. Whoever manages to step out the fastest will be the winner for their group!"Without much discussion, Tian Yun immediately stepped into the array as soon as Teacher Mao Riun finished speaking. Of course, this action infuriated almost all the people in the Sword Pavilion. They thought Tian Yun was too foolish to enter the array, believing he could escape from it."That kid is so stupid! How can that fool quickly get out of Teacher Mao's Array Formation? If he's not careful, he could be trapped in there forever," said Li Chao with a cynical smile.Moments later, representatives from other towers also entered the a
Soon after, Bu Jun appeared almost simultaneously with the representative of the Star Dragon Pavilion, Ming Jao. A look of arrogance was evident on the face of the principal disciple of the Star Dragon Pavilion.Ming Jao glanced briefly at Bu Jun before shifting his gaze to Tian Yun. The 28-year-old man's face showed disdain for Tian Yun. However, Tian Yun didn't respond at all."Since the Sword Pavilion representative won, the Earth Dragon Pavilion will advance to the finals without a fight!" shouted Teacher Mao Riun.He then explained that the next battle would be between the representatives of the Element Pavilion and the Spiritual Beast Pavilion, or the Star Dragon Pavilion. Mao Riun took a short break before starting the elimination round between the two small pavilion representatives. The winner would face the Earth Dragon Pavilion representative, who had already advanced to the finals.Teacher Mao Riun's words were met with loud applause and cheers from the students present. Th
"The battle this time was won by the Spirit Beast Pavilion's side!" exclaimed Teacher Mao Riun, closing the match between the two towers that were competing.Then Master Mao ordered the senior disciples, who were representatives of each pavilion, to get ready. Kong Bu Jun and Ming Jao very swiftly jumped onto the fighting field. The two immediately saluted Master Mao.Bu Jun and Ming Jao's gaze intimidated each other. They tried to suppress the opponent's guts using sharp gazes containing auras. Both looked equally tough.After receiving a signal from Teacher Mao, the two senior students immediately attacked each other. Just like what the two junior students did earlier, they immediately smashed their palms against their opponents.This time, the explosion that occurred as a result of the clash of energy was stronger than the clash of energy between the palms of the junior disciples earlier. In fact, the sound of the clash resembled a deafening thunderclap. What an incredible show of
"Alright, everyone except the two representatives from the Earth Dragon Tower, please disperse," commanded Master Mao Riun.Gradually, all the students of the Heavenly Star Pavilion began leaving the training grounds in front of the Main Pavilion. Now, only Tian Yun and Ling Lian remained, waiting for Master Mao's instructions. Ling Lian appeared tense, while Tian Yun seemed indifferent."You two, follow me!"Master Mao Riun instructed Tian Yun and Ling Lian to follow him. The vice chairman of the Heavenly Star Pavilion then opened a portal, leading to another dimensional space. The three of them entered the portal, which vanished along with Master Mao and the two students from the Sword Pavilion.The portal transported them to the main training dimension. Ling Lian and Tian Yun were astonished by the sight before them. There were various training grounds floating in the air, each emitting a different light.Many spiritual animals roamed the area, and numerous enchanted weapons adorne
"I remind you once again that how much you improve depends on your own efforts. But don't push yourself too hard; everyone has their limits. Otherwise, you'll destroy yourself."Master Mao then escorted each of them to their respective places. The two floating lands were each occupied by one person. Tian Yun was on the right, while Ling Lian was on the left."In no more than three days, you will come down. Remember, don't push yourself too hard!"After giving Tian Yun and Ling Lian one final warning, Master Mao left the place. He would return in three days.Tian Yun looked very enthusiastic. The land of light, which served as the space for forging a stronger body, was exactly what he needed at this time. Tian Yun's current weakness was the fragility of his physical body, making it very difficult to support a martial spirit that had reached a high-level realm.He struggled to break through to the Martial Master Spirit level. With the cultivation he had developed in his previous univers