King of Ten Thousand Years

Outside the passage.

Elder Fang Qi waited quietly.

Fierce sounds of fighting echoed from within the passage, but he paid them no mind, merely waiting for the result.

Soon, a graceful woman and Li Mu emerged one after the other.

They had both passed the assessment and secured their spots.

”Heh! Luo Tian, in the end, I still surpassed you and got a spot. You can just die in there.”

Li Mu sneered.

With Wang Fu making a move, how could Luo Tian possibly survive?

Besides, Wang Fu had somehow broken through to the Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer. He was terrifyingly powerful.

Even he and Liu Yi combined would be no match for Wang Fu.

But in the very next moment.

WHOOSH!

A handsome, upright young man shot out from the passage.

”Luo Tian!”

Li Mu looked as if he had seen a ghost, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

’How could Wang Fu have failed to stop Luo Tian?’

The graceful woman also showed a curious expression. A young man at the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Fourth Layer had actually been the third to pass the assessment.

She didn’t know about the grudge between Wang Fu and Luo Tian, nor that they had fought. The graceful woman assumed Luo Tian had some connection to Wang Fu and had been allowed to pass.

”This kid!”

Elder Fang Qi also stared at Luo Tian, unable to hide his astonishment.

Before this, he had been certain that Luo Tian was just going through the motions and had no chance of passing the assessment.

Who would have thought that Luo Tian would become the third person to secure a spot?

WHOOSH!

A tall, burly man rushed out. It was Wang Fu.

His aura surged violently, his face menacing and filled with intense killing intent.

But now that he was out of the assessment and in front of an Elder, he wouldn’t dare attack Luo Tian even if he had a thousand times the courage.

”Luo Tian, you just wait!”

Wang Fu growled through clenched teeth.

Previously, he had targeted Luo Tian because of Ying Feihang.

But now, he himself bore a deep hatred for Luo Tian. He would finish Luo Tian off without Ying Feihang needing to say another word.

Just as Wang Fu came out, Liu Yi came running out of the passage right behind him.

As for the Eighth Prince, he had originally hoped to get a spot, but he failed due to Luo Tian’s interference.

”We have our five. The assessment is over!”

Elder Fang Qi announced solemnly.

BANG!

The entrance to the passage closed.

Inside, a few older disciples who were nearing the end watched as the finish line turned to blackness. Though indignant and unwilling to accept it, they could only retreat.

”As of now, the five of you are Upper Sect Disciples of the Yunxiao Sect! Go update your information and collect your Identity Tokens and robes.”

After giving the instruction, Elder Fang Qi gracefully departed.

Before leaving, he glanced at Luo Tian one more time.

’I can’t believe Luo Tian broke into the Upper Sect in just a few short months. He’s broken the record for the fastest promotion in history.’

Elder Fang Qi even considered taking Luo Tian on as a disciple.

However, in his mind, Luo Tian had long ago left the impression of a baleful, solitary star—a deranged monster—which made him hesitate.

The character of one’s disciples was extremely important, as it reflected upon their master’s reputation.

Besides, in the Yunxiao Sect, it was always the disciples who took the initiative to choose a master. The Elders would then decide whether or not to accept them. It was rare for an Elder to proactively recruit a disciple.

After the Elder left, only Wang Fu, Luo Tian, and the other three remained.

’An Upper Sect Disciple!’

A sense of pride swelled in Luo Tian’s heart. He had finally achieved his first goal since coming to the Yunxiao Sect.

Only by entering the Upper Sect could one be considered truly inside the Yunxiao Sect.

Here, the rules were strict, and safety was greatly assured.

If a disciple died unexpectedly during an external mission, the Sect would definitely investigate and execute the perpetrator.

”Brother Luo, look, how about we just let our past grievances be bygones?”

Liu Yi said with a beaming smile.

In order to curry favor with Luo Tian, he had even angered Wang Fu and paid a heavy price.

”If you say so.”

Luo Tian felt that Liu Yi must have misunderstood something.

”Great! From now on, Brother Luo, if you need anything, you can come find me anytime.”

Liu Yi smiled, sighing in relief internally.

After watching Luo Tian leave, Liu Yi immediately ran over to Wang Fu.

”You bastard, what are you doing following me?”

Wang Fu was seething with anger.

During the assessment, if it hadn’t been for Liu Yi’s obstruction, Luo Tian definitely wouldn’t have gotten a spot.

”Boss, I had no choice! That Luo Tian got Ying Feihang to warn and threaten me. I only tried to curry favor with him for the sake of my own future.”

Liu Yi immediately explained, looking wronged and helpless.

’Ying Feihang threatened you?’

Wang Fu was stunned for a moment, then he berated him, ”Did a donkey kick you in the head?”

Seeing no other way, Wang Fu told Liu Yi about Ying Feihang’s plan to deal with Luo Tian.

”What? Ying Feihang asked Boss to deal with Luo Tian?”

Liu Yi was incredibly shocked and found it hard to believe.

But Wang Fu had indeed broken through to the Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer with Ying Feihang’s help!

Liu Yi carefully replayed his encounter with Ying Feihang in his mind.

He understood!

’I misunderstood! Ying Feihang actually came to find me to deal with Luo Tian. But I mistakenly thought he was helping Luo Tian by intimidating me.’

”Damn it! I misunderstood!”

Liu Yi’s expression instantly turned incredibly ugly.

If it weren’t for this misunderstanding, he would have been the one entrusted with this important task by Ying Feihang. He would have gotten the chance to advance to the Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer, surpassing Wang Fu in one fell swoop.

But because of this misunderstanding, Liu Yi had not only offended Wang Fu but also Ying Feihang.

Liu Yi’s world suddenly turned bleak.

”Boss, please forgive me! Save me! I was wrong!”

Liu Yi immediately begged for mercy with a tearful face.

Wang Fu’s expression was cold, his hatred for Liu Yi gradually subsiding. He said with cold arrogance, ”I can plead for you with Senior Brother Ying, but you must show your sincerity through your actions!”

...

「Half an hour later.」

Luo Tian collected his white Upper Sect Disciple robes and had his Token replaced.

The brand-new Identity Token had the ability to transmit messages over short distances and was extremely valuable.

It was said that the Tokens of Core Disciples even had a distress signal function.

When facing a life-threatening crisis, crushing the Token would cause it to be sensed by the Tokens of all Upper Sect members in the Yunxiao Sect.

”Core Disciples are the future pillars of the Yunxiao Sect. Their status is so high they can even sit as equals with some Ordinary Elders!”

Luo Tian felt a sense of longing.

「That same day.」

He moved into his new residence.

Each Upper Sect Disciple had their own private courtyard in a quiet environment.

”The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi here is twice as dense as in the Lower Sect Disciples’ residences!”

Luo Tian’s face lit up with joy.

One step ahead, always ahead.

He was the first among this year’s disciples to enter the Upper Sect, the first to enjoy its many superior benefits. The gap between him and the other disciples of his year would only grow wider and become insurmountable.

After settling into his new home, Luo Tian immediately headed for the Xuanwu Pavilion.

’My Cloud Traveling Step is already at Perfection. It was barely sufficient back in the Lower Sect, but it won’t cut it in the Upper Sect!’

If Luo Tian had switched to a higher-level Body Martial Skill earlier, he probably could have shaken off Wang Fu’s pursuit more easily during the assessment.

The main reason was that Luo Tian hadn’t had enough Contribution Points before.

But upon becoming an Upper Sect Disciple, he had received a reward of two thousand Contribution Points.

Furthermore, Upper Sect Disciples enjoyed a 20% discount when exchanging for Martial Skills!

Compared to the treatment of Upper Sect Disciples, the Lower Sect Disciples were simply pathetic.

Luo Tian immediately went to the Xuanwu Pavilion to exchange for a higher-level Body Martial Skill!

The long-bearded elder guarding the pavilion’s eyes widened slightly in surprise.

”You’ve become an Upper Sect Disciple?”

the old man with the long beard asked.

He had some impression of Luo Tian. After all, back then, Luo Tian’s Cultivation had been very low, yet he possessed a huge amount of Contribution Points and had exchanged for a fragmented Earth Level Swordsmanship manual.

”Yes.”

Luo Tian replied politely, then headed straight for the Third-Layer of the Xuanwu Pavilion.

His target was still a fragmented Earth Level Body Martial Skill.

Soon, Luo Tian found three Body Martial Skills that met his requirements: the *Celestial Wind Step*, the *Rapid Shadow Step*, and the *Wind Manipulation Technique*!

*Celestial Wind Step*: Earth Level Middle Grade. A Step Technique as elusive as the wind, difficult to trace, ascending to the ninth heaven.

*Rapid Shadow Step*: Earth Level Middle Grade. Body like a phantom, as fast as a thunderbolt.

Of these two Body Techniques, the former was more agile, while the latter pursued ultimate speed, suitable for short-distance bursts.

Both were excellent Body Martial Skills. If cultivated to the Perfect Realm, they would grant the user the ability to briefly perform Crossing the Void.

The last one, *Wind Manipulation Technique*: An Earth Level Upper Grade Body Martial Skill comprehended by a Great Power in Ancient Times from observing the astral winds of the nine heavens. It allows one to transform into wind and roam the nine heavens!

”What a powerful Body Technique!”

Luo Tian was instantly captivated by the *Wind Manipulation Technique*.

Just by cultivating the *Wind Manipulation Technique* to the Great Achievement Realm, one could briefly perform Crossing the Void.

Cultivating it to the Perfect Realm would extend the duration of Crossing the Void, and its power would be incredibly close to that of a Celestial Level Martial Skill.

The *Celestial Wind Step* was similar to the *Wind Manipulation Technique*, but the *Wind Manipulation Technique* was more like an upgraded version of it.

”I’ll take the *Wind Manipulation Technique*!”

Luo Tian made his decision.

Taking the manual, Luo Tian went downstairs to register it.

”The fragmented Body Martial Skill, *Wind Manipulation Technique*?”

The old man with the long beard was once again startled by Luo Tian’s choice, but he said nothing.

”Eleven thousand Contribution Points. After the 20% discount, that will be eight thousand eight hundred Contribution Points!”

He stated the price directly.

”So expensive!”

If he hadn’t become an Upper Sect Disciple and gotten the 20% discount, Luo Tian really couldn’t have afforded this fragmented Body Martial Skill.

Luo Tian handed over his Token, spent the Contribution Points, and left the Xuanwu Pavilion.

As he was returning to his residence,

not far away, Wang Fu and Liu Yi were walking into a luxurious courtyard.

”Boss, remember to put in a good word for me!”

Liu Yi said, a hint of panic in his voice.

Wang Fu nodded and then called out, ”Senior Brother Ying, Wang Fu has come to visit.”

”Come in.”

Ying Feihang’s voice came from inside.

When Wang Fu entered, he found Ying Feihang sipping tea. He had even prepared a cup for each of them.

”Congratulations on entering the Upper Sect, Junior Brother Wang.”

Ying Feihang said with a smile.

”I don’t deserve such praise. It was all thanks to Senior Brother Ying’s Spirit Pill that I was able to break through to the Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer!”

Wang Fu said, feeling both flattered and overwhelmed.

Originally, both he and Liu Yi had come to admit their mistakes.

But Ying Feihang was being so polite, which made them feel even more uneasy.

Wang Fu couldn’t hold it in any longer and said frankly, ”Senior Brother Ying, I am deeply ashamed that I failed to handle the matter you entrusted to me.”

”There’s no rush. It’s only been a few days.”

Ying Feihang’s attitude cooled as he spoke with a detached expression.

When he had assigned this task, Wang Fu had been preparing to break into the Upper Sect, so it was understandable that he didn’t have time to deal with Luo Tian.

”You can also order your subordinates to do it. All I want is a good result.”

Ying Feihang continued.

”Er... but Luo Tian... he’s already entered the Upper Sect!”

Wang Fu lowered his head, speaking with great shame.

Ying Feihang’s gaze froze. The air suddenly fell silent, and even the sound of breathing could be heard clearly.

「Three breaths later.」

”What did you say?”

A furious, thunderous shout erupted. Ying Feihang shot to his feet, his robes and long hair whipping about wildly as he released a terrifying pressure like that of a great mountain!

At that moment, Wang Fu and Liu Yi felt like tiny ants quivering beneath that great mountain.