My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 342: Chapter 170: Heavenly Gang

As he stepped into the white light, Qin Fang felt a gentle force seep into his body. With a mere thought, he could have used his True Essence to block it.

But of course, he did no such thing... His sharp Sixth Consciousness told him this force was harmless.

He allowed the gentle force to surge into his body, where it clung to his bones, muscles, and skin, circulating slowly. The surrounding white light gradually took on a soft blue hue.

The observing Black Armored Soldier let out a breath and announced, ”A Nineteen... Bone of Acupoints! Score: thirty points!”

As the news spread, everyone let out a quiet sigh... their gazes complex as they looked at Qin Fang in the center of the formation.

...It was the Bone of Acupoints, just as expected.

Among them, the expression on the face of the fifty-something-year-old, who also possessed a Bone of Acupoints, was the most conflicted...

...’He and I have the same physical constitution. If I’d been able to practice martial arts from a young age and reached the Huajin realm, wouldn’t I be the center of attention, just like him?’

...’Destined to become a great figure in Lanyang City?’

But unfortunately, in this world, there are no what-ifs.

”So it is the Bone of Acupoints... That makes sense. A Dao Bone isn’t something so easily obtained.”

”You either have to be born with one or have obtained a Supreme Treasure Medicine... It’s just too difficult.”

The dignitaries on the Haiman platform also collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

...In truth, they had already made some guesses about Qin Fang’s physical constitution.

They figured it was a Bone of Acupoints at minimum, with a slim chance of it being a Dao Bone.

”But even with just a Bone of Acupoints, his comprehension must be extraordinary... Otherwise, it would be nearly impossible for someone so young—only twenty—to have pushed open the Divine Gate and stepped into the Divine Domain.”

”Yes, and the martial inheritance he received must be quite exceptional for the Mortal Realm... His fortuitous encounters have been good as well.”

They all nodded in agreement.

”Alright, the examination is over,” one of the elders said. ”Bring these new disciples into the Sect and begin their initiation.”

Everyone nodded, and then an order was issued.

A Black Armored Soldier soon emerged from the Inner City.

Qin Fang recognized him as the very same True Essence Realm Martial Artist who had led them here on the first day.

”This Martial Arts Examination is now concluded. In total, three hundred sixty-seven individuals have passed the assessment and will be entered into the Martial Arts Records. Of those, thirty-six have shown exceptional talent and effort and are hereby promoted to Inner Sect Disciples.”

The Black Armored Soldier’s voice was resonant, carrying clearly throughout the entire square:

”All those whose names are on the register are now Registered Disciples of our Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect. Make your preparations and reassemble here in one hour. We will then lead you to the Sect’s Wuji Mountain for your formal initiation. Anyone not present at that time will be considered to have forfeited their position.”

His gaze swept over the candidates, their faces a mixture of emotions. After a pause, he added in a solemn voice:

”Congratulations to you all. The path ahead is long and arduous. I trust you will not forget your original aspirations, that you will cultivate diligently, and that you will bring glory to our Sect.”

With that said, he turned and left without another word.

The crowd of onlookers erupted into spontaneous applause and cheers, the sound shaking the heavens.

Qin Fang let out a long breath as well, a glint in his eyes...

’So Wuji Mountain, the home of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect, is right inside the Inner City!’

”Brother Qin, I’ve temporarily stored your belongings in the Outer City. After your formal initiation, you can send someone to find me at the Wan Tong Commerce Association, and I’ll have everything delivered to you.”

As the crowd began to disperse, Qian Ruhai squeezed his way over to Qin Fang.

Qin Fang nodded upon hearing this and offered his thanks. ”I’ve been a bother to you lately, Brother Qian.”

”I brought it on myself, who’s to blame?” Qian Ruhai shrugged, then grinned. ”But now that you’ve secured the top spot, Brother Qin, don’t you go forgetting about this old Chief Steward.”

He said with a wink.

Qin Fang burst out laughing and clapped him on the shoulder.

He turned his head and saw Lin Chen standing nearby... Lin Chen hadn’t made it into the top twelve this time either.

...His luck had been poor. He had challenged for the twelfth spot and defeated three opponents, but was ultimately beaten due to the exhaustion from fighting back-to-back.

’A real shame.’

...’If his luck had been better, if he’d drawn a later slot in the lottery, he would have had a very high chance of winning.’

Still, he was only twenty-eight. He had one more year to try.

He wasn’t planning on heading to Wuji Mountain this time... He was going to train hard for another year.

As for Qian Ruhai, there was even less to say... he hadn’t even participated in the first round.

”Congratulations on taking the top spot, Brother Qin...”

”Congratulations, Young Master Qin.”

Just then, Shen Han and the others came over to congratulate Qin Fang.

...In truth, they had already congratulated him days ago, but now that the Martial Arts Examination was officially concluded, it was only natural to offer their felicitations again.

All of them had had their conflicts with Qin Fang in the past, but now, all of that was water under the bridge.

Qin Fang smiled and made small talk with them as they waited.

The other eleven who had secured the top spots didn’t approach, content to watch from a distance.

At last, the hour was up. The Black Armored Soldier organized the new recruits into a line, and the group followed him toward the Inner City.

’After more than three months here, I’m finally stepping into the Inner City for the first time!’

Passing through the tall, thick city gates, they were greeted by a thoroughfare even wider and more magnificent than those in the Outer City. The buildings lining the street were tall and splendid, and the crowds moved like a flowing river.

On the thoroughfare, which was as wide as a city square, dozens of enormous carriages were parked. Each was hitched to a team of eight tall, handsome steeds.

Serving as drivers were men and women dressed in the uniform of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect.

According to Qian Ruhai, the uniforms they wore were called Frost Gray Profound Light Robes.

These were made from a specially refined fabric. The main color was a sober frost gray, and the material naturally repelled dust.

In sunlight or moonlight, an extremely faint, silvery-white Profound Light would shimmer across the surface of the cloth, like the soft glow of the heavens.

The robes were cross-collared, with the right lapel folded over the left, and featured narrow sleeves cinched at the wrist. A wide, black brocade sash was tied at the waist to allow for ease of movement. A small, complete yin-yang symbol was embroidered in silver thread over the left breast.