martial arts

"Never mind," Lin Feng didn't want to dwell on it. It seemed that Liu Fei held a very high status among this group, indicating an extraordinary identity.

"I don't have a powerful force to rely on, only myself." Watching the backs of the crowd, Lin Feng's gaze was firm. This time back, he was prepared to participate in the sect's inner door competition and enter the inner door.

Riding up the mountain, the heads of the two mountain guarding disciples were lowered. It turned out that these two were the ones who had intercepted Lin Feng last time and had been taught a lesson.

The Cloud Sea Sect was still filled with a cultivation atmosphere. Everyone was diligently training, eager for strength. Especially after the end of each year, the sect would have a major competition. During this competition, some strong outer disciples could enter the inner sect and become true disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect.

Moreover, it was said that some outstanding inner disciples could directly undergo certain assessments. As long as they passed, they could become core disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect, which was incredibly prestigious.

It was worth noting that the core disciples who emerged from the Cloud Sea Sect were all outstanding young talents, and wherever they went, they would be respected. Even in small cities like Yangzhou City, if the city lord met a core disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect, they would treat them with respect.

This was also the reason why most people in the Lin family, including the elder patriarchs, wanted Lin Badao to rise to power. Once Lin Qian became influential and became a core disciple of the Haoyue Sect, it would be an honor and glory for the Lin family. If Lin Qian's achievements were even higher, there might be a chance in the future to become an elder-level figure in the Haoyue Sect. In that case, the Lin family could soar to great heights.

Unfortunately, Lin Feng's appearance had put the people of the Lin family in a dilemma.

Returning to the sect, Lin Feng cleaned himself of the dust, changed into a disciple's attire of the Cloud Sea Sect, and walked out of his room, arriving at the Star Pavilion.

Having reached the Spiritual Martial Realm, he needed more profound techniques and martial skills to unleash stronger combat power.

"Bei Lao." Walking into the Star Pavilion, Lin Feng saw Bei Lao sitting lazily as usual, looking like an old man in his twilight years.

However, Lin Feng had the privilege of witnessing Bei Lao's vigor and vitality. He naturally knew that this was just one side of Bei Lao. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Lin Feng would have found it hard to believe that the same person could have such a big difference in temperament.

A lazy gleam flashed in Bei Lao's eyes. He raised his head and, in a rare moment, smiled slightly. "Back so soon."

"Yes, I've come to select techniques and martial skills." Lin Feng smiled and nodded.

"Go to the second floor." Bei Lao said lightly.

"Thank you, Bei Lao, for taking the time to help me." Lin Feng's purpose in coming this time was the second floor. However, there was a rule in the Cloud Sea Sect that only those in the Spiritual Martial Realm and inner disciples could go up to the second floor. Moreover, before becoming an inner disciple, even if one had the strength of the Spiritual Martial Realm, they were only allowed to stay on the second floor for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, meaning they had to choose suitable techniques and martial skills within that time.

"Forget it, as long as you don't go to the third floor, you can stay as long as you want." Bei Lao said indifferently.

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Indeed, there were back doors everywhere.

"Thank you, Bei Lao."

Lin Feng was not polite either, stepping into the Star Pavilion and heading towards the stairs to the second floor.

"You brat, if I wasn't worried about your realm not keeping up, not to mention the second floor, I'd let you go to the third floor." Bei Lao watched Lin Feng's figure and shook his head with a smile, murmuring to himself, "When the bell drums sound, when the eight drums sound together, you have broken the silence that has shrouded the Cloud Sea Sect's history, how can the Star Pavilion not allow you to come and go as you please."

Bei Lao thought so, but many outer disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect did not think so. Seeing Lin Feng wearing the outer disciple's attire and stepping directly onto the stairs leading to the second floor of the Star Pavilion, many people on the first floor of the Star Pavilion couldn't help but look slightly stunned.

"Who is this guy? How dare he go up to the second floor?"

"I don't know. Clearly an outer disciple, could it be that he has the strength of the Spiritual Martial Realm?"

The crowd on the first floor flashed jealousy in their eyes. Good techniques not only accelerated the speed of cultivation for martial artists, allowing them to constantly climb to higher realms, but also gave martial artists stronger combat power. High-grade martial skills could directly show their advantages in battle. Who wouldn't want to have them?

Techniques and martial skills were divided from high to low into Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow grades, with each grade further divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers. The first floor of the Star Pavilion was filled with Yellow-grade techniques and martial skills, while the second floor contained even higher-grade Mystery-level techniques and martial skills, which were extremely powerful.

The second floor of the Star Pavilion was quieter than the first floor, with fewer people. Everyone was quietly flipping through, looking for techniques and martial skills they liked.

At this time, a person near the staircase saw Lin Feng coming up, and a disdainful look flashed in his eyes, ignoring him.

"There are slightly fewer techniques and martial skills here than on the first floor." Lin Feng glanced at the second floor. The higher the grade of a technique or martial skill, the more precious and difficult it was to obtain. It was only natural that there were fewer techniques and martial skills here than on the first floor.

"Let's start by selecting a technique." Lin Feng found the shelf where the techniques were located and began to browse through them.

"Pure Yuan Gong, a Middle-grade Mystery technique, condenses and devours the world's aura, transforming it into pure Yuan power. It can replenish flesh and blood, expand meridians, and when cultivated to the highest realm, can form powerful and pure true essence."

"Note: This technique is suitable for any martial soul owner to cultivate. It cannot directly increase one's combat power, and the cultivation difficulty is very high, requiring step-by-step strengthening of muscles, bones, and blood vessels. Those with insufficient talent will not only fail to accelerate their cultivation speed, but also hinder their cultivation."

Lin Feng came across a technique and saw the notes left by predecessors, advising the younger generation to choose carefully.

"It's you." Lin Feng whispered to himself, as if he hadn't seen the reminder in the notes, he directly put away the technique, choosing this one that few people would cultivate.

Lin Feng didn't even glance at the other techniques again. With a lifetime of experience, he understood the importance of a solid foundation. The path of martial arts was like building

 a tall building. If the foundation was not solid, it could easily fall into ruin. On the other hand, with a solid foundation, no matter how fierce the storm, he would stand firm.

This Pure Yuan Gong seemed worthless at first glance, but to Lin Feng, it was not. This was truly a good technique.

"Now, I should select a few sets of martial skills." Lin Feng came to the place where martial skills were selected and continued to browse through them.

"Withered Wood Finger."

"Burning Flame Decision."

"Ice Palm of Endless Frost."

Lin Feng browsed through them one by one, putting them down one after another, not finding any martial skills that satisfied him.

"Eight Desolation Palm, Lower-grade Mystery, when practiced to the highest realm, can shake the Eight Desolations, sweeping through all obstacles. The sky is full of palm prints, with nowhere to hide."

At this moment, Lin Feng's steps slightly paused when he saw a set of palm techniques.

"This one." Lin Feng put away the Eight Desolation Palm. However, he did not leave. With his talent, practicing a set of martial skills would not take too long. He needed two sets of martial skills to assist him in battle.

After looking for a while, Lin Feng saw a set of martial skills called the "Silent Annihilation Sword Art". The attack was extremely powerful, and it was a Middle-grade Mystery martial skill. However, it required extremely high requirements. Only those with a sword martial soul could comprehend it, and it also required extremely high talent, being able to comprehend a hint of sword intent. It would be best if they could achieve a state of swordsmanship without desires or demands, no heart, and no feelings.

These harsh conditions were enough to dispel the illusions of many people.

"It's you." There was a hint of excitement in Lin Feng's eyes. This Silent Annihilation Sword Art seemed to be prepared for him. Sword intent, he had already comprehended it, and it should not be just a hint. As for having no desires or demands, no heart, and no feelings, wasn't that the state he achieved when he unlocked the first layer of the Taiyin Martial Soul?

This martial skill seemed to be made for him.

As for the requirement that one must have a sword martial soul to cultivate, Lin Feng directly ignored it. What a joke, does having a sword martial soul mean that one understands the sword better than him?