Chapter 0035: Freshman Trial

Chapter 0035: Freshman Trial

Two days had passed. In the hall, Yang Shiyue saw Qin Yun come out in high spirits and smiled gently as she handed him a cup of tea.

"Let me see!" Yang Shiyue took the ghost-head knife and exclaimed with surprise, "It's much better than I imagined. The Source-Gathering Pattern is carved excellently, allowing for full absorption of inner energy!"

She released her inner energy into the ghost-head knife, and a sharp force emanated from its blade. With just a light swing, she cut through the previously ruined ghost-head knife, slicing it like butter!

Of course, mainly due to her strong inner energy, this effect was achieved.

Qin Yun secretly envied such power; he knew well how hard the blade was when he was carving the patterns.

"The inner energy flows very smoothly!" Yang Shiyue praised. "It's much better than any half-spirit weapon I've seen! You can use this knife yourself! Now, let me explain the Wind-Cleaving Technique. Sit down and listen carefully."

After sitting down, Qin Yun focused intently on the beautiful teacher's lecture.

The Wind-Cleaving Technique consists of six forms: Wind-Cleaving Form, Wave-Breaking Form, Mountain-Cleaving Form, Earth-Splitting Form, River-Parting Form, and Thunder-Splitting Form.

One reaches the entry level by smoothly using inner energy to perform these six forms.

To achieve minor mastery, one must use inner energy effectively.

For major mastery, one must use inner strength.

"You can only condense inner strength at the Sixth Level of Martial Body. Therefore, to reach major mastery, you need to be at least at the Sixth Level of Martial Body," Yang Shiyue explained. She planned to have Qin Yun master the Wind-Cleaving Technique to the entry level before the trial.

Over the next few days, she continuously guided Qin Yun in learning the Wind-Cleaving Technique.

Since she had only one student, she could focus entirely on teaching him.

This was also one reason why Qin Yun progressed so quickly.

In just a few days, Qin Yun could use inner energy to perform the six forms of the Wind-Cleaving Technique.

Yang Shiyue wore a yellow-and-white waist-tightened dress, her expression stern and her face cold yet beautiful. Holding a wooden sword, she exuded a heroic aura.

She practiced seriously with Qin Yun, swinging her sword and stirring up gusts of wind that made the bamboo leaves outside the courtyard tremble.

Qin Yun, dressed in black martial attire, his youthful face firm and cold, was drenched in sweat and his steps somewhat disordered as he struggled to practice with the heavy knife against Yang Shiyue.

Seeing that it was enough, Yang Shiyue called out softly, "Alright, that's enough for today! You've reached the entry level of the Wind-Cleaving Technique! Normally, mastering such a profound spirit-level advanced martial technique would take half a year, but you did it in just a few days."

Thinking about this, she was still amazed and continued, "Starting tomorrow, we'll go out for the trial. You need more combat experience to become more proficient with your techniques."

Qin Yun nodded. Over the past few days, he had also taken time to make several dozen fire talismans for self-defense during the trial.

He had a mysterious storage spirit artifact, which Yang Shiyue learned about. He said it was given to him by the Grandmaster, so no further questions were asked.

...

The next morning, Qin Yun woke up early.

Wearing a red-and-white waist-tightened outfit with some armor added, he looked valiant, like a young general about to go to battle.

He sat on the roof of a small building, watching the nine golden suns slowly rise, bathing in the morning sunlight and absorbing the Nine Sun Essence into his body.

Yang Shiyue walked out of the house, her hair tied back in a simple ponytail, wearing all-black martial attire, exuding a formidable killing intent, giving her an air of a jade-faced female assassin.

Qin Yun jumped down and walked out of the bamboo courtyard with Yang Shiyue.

They arrived at the grand entrance of the Hualing Martial Arts Academy, where they joined other freshmen gathered on the spacious square outside.

Every freshman had to participate in this trial, heading to a place to hunt the troublesome beasts that were harassing the populace.

Earlier, Yang Shiyue had told Qin Yun that among this year's freshmen, there were a few students with excellent talent who had already reached the Fifth Level of Martial Body.

Among them was the Jiang family's disciple who awakened the sound wave martial soul.

"For this trial, the class that kills the most beasts will receive a generous reward. The process of hunting beasts is extremely dangerous, so you must follow the teachers' instructions and not act recklessly, or you might lose your lives," Dean Zhang warned sternly. "I will be going with you, so you can rest assured!"

Dean Zhang always claimed to be at the Ninth Level of Martial Body, but rumors suggested he had already entered the Martial Realm. Everyone believed the rumors, so they felt more at ease.

Just as they were about to depart, a large convoy appeared in the distance.

Luxurious carriages gleamed gold in the sunlight, indicating that the person inside was of great authority.

Suddenly, dozens of carriages sped up, their horses neighing and kicking up dust.

Cui Hui exclaimed joyfully, "It's Master Wei's convoy!"

"Kun has recovered!" Yan Yun said, glancing at Qin Yun, as if saying, "You're in for a treat."

Soon, the convoy arrived and stopped at the entrance of the Hualing Martial Arts Academy.

Several teachers from the Hualing Martial Arts Academy and dozens of Fifth Level seniors rushed over, respectfully shouting together, "Welcome, Master Wei!"

From a huge carriage pulled by ten horses, a middle-aged man in golden brocade stepped down. His square face was stern, and his thick eyebrows were raised.

Behind him followed a man in blue, Wei Xuankun!

After being injured by Qin Yun, Wei Xuankun was sent away for treatment. Now, he looked very healthy, fully recovered.

His father, a master of strange patterns, was wealthy and had many medicinal pills, which helped him recover quickly.

Master Wei glanced around, pausing briefly on Qin Yun, then said indifferently, "Kun, now that you've reached the Sixth Level of Martial Body, behave yourself in the Martial Courtyard!"

After his severe injury, Wei Xuankun had actually reached the Sixth Level of Martial Body, causing a group of seniors to envy him greatly and congratulate him repeatedly.

"Master Wei, it's our fault for not stopping him in time, leading to Young Master Wei's severe injury," a teacher said, feeling deeply guilty.

Many people immediately looked at Qin Yun!

Is this the status of a Master of Runes? Qin Yun asked himself in surprise, suddenly feeling a great deal of pressure.

He hadn't expected Master Wei's position to be so high; in the Hualing Martial Arts Academy, so many people treated him with such respect.

Many teachers in the Hualing Martial Arts Academy have cultivation levels around the Seventh or Eighth Level of Martial Body, yet they bow their heads humbly before a Master of Runes!

"Master Wei, we are starting the freshmen trials today, so I must take my leave. Please forgive me!" Dean Zhang said with a smile.

"It's been years, and Dean Zhang's cultivation seems to have improved significantly. I assume you've entered the realm of martial arts. I'll be staying as a guest at the Hualing Martial Arts Academy for a few days and see if I can find any rune geniuses!" Master Wei laughed heartily, exuding an imposing aura that made many young students hold their breath.

After Master Wei finished speaking, he got into the carriage and headed into the Hualing Martial Arts Academy!

"Let's go! The freshmen trials begin! Follow me closely!" Dean Zhang shouted, then started sprinting.

The Hualing Martial Arts Academy is located outside the Yunlong Mountains, with the turbulent Yunlong River nearby.

They now ran along the banks of the Yunlong River toward the Yunlong Mountains!