Chapter 8
There was a guardian elder at the door.
As usual, Gu Xuan first looked at the other party's information. After he confirmed there was no issue, he stepped forward to report, immediately showing his identity token, which allowed him to enter.
Standing outside, he felt that the Asking Pavilion was not very large.
But when he walked in, he discovered that the Asking Pavilion was actually a space of its own.
It was as if it contained mustard seeds in Xumi; the place was extremely vast, accommodating tens of thousands of disciples choosing exercises at the same time without feeling crowded at all.
The collection of martial arts inside was also incredibly extensive.
Looking around, he saw jade boxes of different colors flying in the air.
When still, they were extremely quiet, just suspended in place.
But if one jade box touched another, it would suddenly awaken, growing light wings from its back and dancing around.
They chased each other, colliding with one another.
Some were knocked out of their path and seemed to panic, as if they had been startled. Once they regained their senses, they shook their wings and continued to join in the playful chaos.
At first glance, it looked like a scene of mischievous children at play.
Of course, there were also some jade boxes that were very quiet, simply hiding in a distant corner and not joining the fun.
Besides that, these jade boxes also seemed to be graded.
The white jade boxes would not actively provoke the cyan jade boxes, and the cyan jade boxes would not actively engage with the boxes of other colors.
The grading was very clear.
However, there was one thing that all these jade boxes had in common: a Dao rhyme flowed around them. The only difference was the degree of that Dao rhyme.
These jade boxes were each transformed from the martial arts secrets of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning.
They were categorized according to color, which indicated their different levels.
The white jade box contained the most basic ordinary yellow martial arts.
The cyan represented Xuan-level martial arts, the purple indicated earth-level martial arts, and the gold signified heaven-level martial arts.
Additionally, there were some very special jade boxes that did not display a single color and even exhibited different styles.
Some looked like auspicious clouds, some resembled the scorching sun, and others were formed of jade talismans. They all resided on the top floor of the pavilion, exuding endless horror and dazzling luster, like gods aloof, overlooking all living beings.
This was the root cause of the Holy Land's standing in the Dongwang Dao Domain for countless years!
The Seven Laws and Twelve Classics!
The Seven Supreme Laws and the Twelve Ancient Heavenly Scriptures!
These were the unique skills of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning!
Any one of them, if cultivated to the extreme, could lead to Dao realization, granting supreme divine power to pick the stars, catch the moon, and even slay gods!
To truly look down upon the heavens and the earth, swallow mountains and rivers, with eyes capable of shattering time and space, achieving a singular eternity!
However, despite the martial arts displayed before him, Gu Xuan couldn't touch them at all; only the core true disciples were qualified to access them.
At the moment, all he could cultivate were the martial arts transformed by the white jade boxes.
Looking back, Gu Xuan began to examine those white jade boxes.
Soon, he picked out a martial art that he liked.
It was a high-grade yellow-level martial art: Pure Yang Sword Art!
This martial art followed the path of the sun. If practiced to the extreme, it would become sharp and unparalleled, capable of cutting through all evil!
Although it wasn't top-tier swordsmanship, it was quite suitable for Gu Xuan's innate pure yang bone, so he chose it without hesitation.
The jade box could not be taken out of the Asking Pavilion.
After a disciple selected a martial art, they only needed to penetrate their mind into it to accept the inheritance.
Following the process, Gu Xuan sat cross-legged and focused his mind on the jade box.
In an instant, Gu Xuan felt that everything around him had turned into nothingness. A chaotic space appeared in front of him, and a figure in black stood still, holding a long sword.
Suddenly, countless powerful enemies attacked from all directions, each enveloped in a mighty aura.
But the figure in black remained unfazed, immediately drawing his sword from the scabbard. An incomparably fierce sword qi roared out, and with every move and style, a majestic aura swept through, beheading countless powerful enemies in its wake.
He didn't know how long it had been.
The scene gradually dimmed and eventually disappeared.
Gu Xuan awoke just in time.
As his mind moved, the memory and related insights of "Pure Yang Sword Art" flooded into his consciousness.
"The Holy Land truly lives up to its reputation!"
"Even the teaching methods can embed the essence into the minds of martial artists, allowing them to directly witness the techniques performed by the relevant martial arts seniors. I already have a preliminary understanding!"
"It's no wonder countless warriors want to join the Holy Land. The background of the Holy Land is truly incomparable to that of ordinary sects!"
Realizing the depth of the teaching experience he just had, Gu Xuan couldn't help but take a deep breath and murmur.
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Leaving the Asking Pavilion, Gu Xuan soon returned to his residence and immediately began to comprehend the Pure Yang Sword Art.
As a high-grade yellow-level martial art, the Pure Yang Sword Art had three layers.
If one completed the first layer, they could wield a sharp and powerful sword, capable of cutting through stone and jade with ease.
Upon reaching the second layer, the sword light would become dignified and mighty!
As for the completion of the final layer, one could comprehend the sword's potential. Within ten steps, its mighty force would crush everything in its path. Warriors of the same realm would find it nearly impossible to resist, falling before it like grass before a scythe!
However, comprehending the third layer to perfection was quite difficult, requiring extraordinary understanding to have the opportunity to do so.
After recalling the essence of the sword art in his mind, Gu Xuan began to seriously delve into it.
At the same time, in a yard at Outer Gate Peak, Zhao Hu lay on the bed, wailing in pain.
In front of him stood a young warrior in a brocade robe, who now wore a stern expression. "Zhao Hu, what happened? Who beat you up like this?"
His name was Zhao Feng, the young master of a small family. When he first joined the Holy Land, he brought his entourage, including Zhao Hu, with him. Originally, he had intended for Zhao Hu to handle some chores for him. Who knew that the two of them would end up joining together?
Zhao Feng's talent was better, so he quickly entered the inner sect while Zhao Hu remained in the outer sect.
This time, while cultivating in his own cave, he suddenly received news that Zhao Hu was seriously injured, prompting him to rush to Outer Gate Peak immediately.
"It was Gu Xuan who did this to me!" Zhao Hu exclaimed.
"Gu Xuan? Isn't he just at the eighth level of body forging? How could he possibly defeat you?" The young warrior couldn't believe it at first.
"You don't understand, young master! Gu Xuan isn't at the eighth level of body forging anymore; he's entered the realm of true spirit! Otherwise, how could I have been defeated in one move?!" Zhao Hu recounted the entire incident.
In the end, he wailed again, "Young master, you must avenge me! Gu Xuan started with such hatred; if this revenge isn't taken, I won't be able to rest easy!"
"Rest assured!"
"You are my person. Gu Xuan severely injured you; this cannot be left unpunished. This young master will avenge you!" Zhao Feng declared.
Hearing this, Zhao Hu's expression brightened. "When are you going to do it, young master?"
"Three days from now!" the young warrior replied. "I have recently touched the realm threshold and am preparing to break through to the seventh realm of true spirit.
It wouldn't be appropriate to act before then, but I will complete my promotion within three days at the latest.
When I go out to challenge him, I will definitely avenge you!"
"Congratulations on your strength, young master!" Zhao Hu said, first showing joy before adding, "If that's the case, then let Gu Xuan rest easy for three days. After three days, I will accompany you, Master, and witness Gu Xuan kneeling and begging for mercy!"