King of Ten Thousand Years

After analyzing his Cultivation and Martial Skills, Luo Tian began cultivating in seclusion.

During this time, he focused on practicing the Guiyuan True Skill to raise his Cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, five days passed.

Luo Tian’s Guiyuan True Skill reached the peak of the Fifth-Layer.

The quality of his Guiyuan True Qi improved once again, growing more condensed. Correspondingly, the power of his Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand also increased.

Furthermore, inside his Qi Sea, the Sixth-Layer Spirit Sea Vortex was now seventy percent complete—his progress was astonishingly fast.

’Before Xuankong Mountain opens, I can break through to the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Sixth Layer!’

If he spent some Contribution Points to visit the Cultivation Tower, Luo Tian was even fairly confident he could reach the Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer.

With his Cultivation having advanced, Luo Tian began practicing the Nine Heavens Sword Technique and the Wind Manipulation Technique.

Both of these were Earth Level Martial Skills, and their Tier had reached Earth Level Upper Grade. They were difficult and required long periods of practice to show any improvement.

After practicing for a few days, both Martial Skills had improved slightly.

The second form of the Nine Heavens Sword Technique was approaching Perfection.

The Wind Manipulation Technique was also nearing the Minor Achievement stage.

To break through to the next level, he still needed a period of consolidation and refinement.

’I still haven’t used my reward for the True Intent Ancient Hall. I should go check it out!’

Luo Tian walked out of his courtyard.

Back in the Royal Secret Garden, the Celestial Book had inscribed the True Intent of Swordsmanship and Palm Techniques, but the level of True Intent it had preserved was very low.

The amount of True Palm Skill Intent it retained was only one-tenth of what was on the Ancient Wall.

Just as Luo Tian stepped out of his courtyard, he saw a graceful woman with a noble and refined air.

”Luo Tian?”

The woman was none other than Luo Tian’s friend from the Lower Sect, Ke Yuexuan. She had passed the Upper Sect’s assessment today and become an Upper Sect Disciple.

Her current Cultivation was at the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Sixth Layer.

”Congratulations on making it to the Upper Sect!” Luo Tian said.

”But I came too late. The Four Grotto Heavens event is already over!”

Ke Yuexuan said regretfully.

She sized up Luo Tian and noticed that his Cultivation had already reached the Spirit Sea Realm Sixth Layer, not far from the Peak of the Sixth Layer.

Back in the Lower Sect, Ke Yuexuan’s Cultivation had always been two Small Realms higher than Luo Tian’s.

But because Ke Yuexuan had missed this opportunity, by the time they met again, Luo Tian’s Cultivation had nearly caught up to hers.

She would even miss the upcoming opportunity at Xuankong Mountain.

’Sometimes, when you fail to seize one opportunity, you might miss out on many more!’

Luo Tian lamented inwardly.

He warned himself that on his future path of Martial Arts, he must do everything in his power to seize any and all opportunities!

”I have something to do, let’s talk next time.”

Luo Tian said goodbye to Ke Yuexuan.

Just then, a senior Upper Sect disciple who had been standing nearby walked up to Ke Yuexuan.

”Junior Sister, are you close with Luo Tian?”

the senior disciple asked probingly.

”Yes, why?” Ke Yuexuan asked, confused.

”He’s a genius. He scored 100,000 Points on all four rankings of the Four Grotto Heavens!”

the senior disciple sighed.

Ke Yuexuan’s face froze in disbelief.

While the Four Grotto Heavens was open, it was a hot topic in the Lower Sect, so Ke Yuexuan was very familiar with some of the details.

She had heard that scoring 100,000 Points on all four rankings was something not even the ten great Core Disciples could be absolutely sure of achieving!

And Luo Tian had actually done it?

Ke Yuexuan even wondered if this senior disciple was a plant hired by Luo Tian.

”But what a pity! He offended the Third Elder of the Yunxiao Sect, so getting too close to him won’t do you any good. If you need anything in the future, you can just come find me.”

The senior disciple’s eyes narrowed slightly as he scanned Ke Yuexuan’s figure and appearance.

”The Third Elder?”

Ke Yuexuan was quite startled.

Luo Tian was the same as ever, always causing trouble wherever he went. This time, he had actually offended the powerful and influential Third Elder.

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The True Intent Ancient Hall was located near the mountain’s peak.

The area was sparsely populated, but it was enveloped by an Array, and the Guards were extremely strict.

Luo Tian could faintly sense several auras belonging to the Earth Element Realm from within the True Intent Ancient Hall.

’The True Intent Ancient Hall!’

Luo Tian stared at the ancient pavilion, his gaze fixed on the four large words on the plaque.

Those four words emanated a wondrous spiritual charm, as if containing a trace of True Intent. They merged with the entire pavilion, exuding a majestic and solemn aura.

As Luo Tian approached, he immediately presented his Identity Token.

”You can cultivate inside for six days!”

The Guard Captain scrutinized Luo Tian for a moment.

How could a mere Spirit Sea Realm Sixth Layer cultivator have such a privilege?

Upon entering the True Intent Ancient Hall, Luo Tian saw several side halls a short distance ahead. Their plaques read ”True Sword Technique Intent,” ”True Saber Technique Intent,” ”True Staff Technique Intent,” and so on!

’It seems you can comprehend a different True Martial Arts Intent in each side hall!’

Luo Tian walked toward the side hall for True Sword Technique Intent and found its great doors tightly shut, meaning someone was already inside comprehending.

The sword was the king of weapons; most of the Martial Artists Luo Tian had ever seen used a sword.

He feared the hall for comprehending True Sword Technique Intent was always full, and one would probably have to wait in line just for a chance to enter.

Luo Tian settled for second best and went to the hall for comprehending True Palm Skill Intent.

He walked inside. The decor was simple, with only a stone stele standing upright in the center of the hall.

On the stele were five palm prints of varying depths.

Luo Tian fixed his gaze on one of the palm prints.

BOOM!

Suddenly, a colossal hand that blotted out the sky appeared in his vision, suppressing the heavens and the earth with its boundless, terrifying might!

Luo Tian’s mind reeled. Under this formless pressure, he felt an immense force weighing down on his entire body.

Luo Tian then looked at another, shallower palm print.

This time, a completely different sensation washed over him.

Luo Tian felt as if he had landed on a massive, boundless, black palm, about to be crushed to death with no hope of escape.

’Each palm print is the True Martial Arts Intent left behind by a different Celestial Level Martial Artist!’

Luo Tian understood instantly.

It was said that every Celestial Level Martial Artist in the history of the Yunxiao Sect had left their own True Martial Arts Intent here for later generations to comprehend.

Luo Tian was just about to examine every palm print.

Just then,

BANG! BANG! BANG!

a loud knocking came from the door.

”Who is it?”

Luo Tian frowned slightly, opened the door, and saw a sharp-nosed man.

”Heh heh, so it’s Luo Tian!”

The sharp-nosed man’s laughter was laced with contempt.

”I’m here to comprehend True Palm Skill Intent, too. Your Cultivation is still low, so being here is a complete waste. Let me use it first.”

The sharp-nosed man acted as if he were doing Luo Tian a favor, stepping inside without waiting for permission.

”First come, first served. It won’t be too late for you to use it once I’m more or less done comprehending!”

Luo Tian said, slightly annoyed.

”I’m in a hurry. How about this? We can comprehend the True Palm Skill Intent at the same time. The True Intent Ancient Hall has a rule that if both parties agree, they can comprehend together!”

the sharp-nosed man said with a smile.

Of course, the cost in Contribution Points wouldn’t be reduced; it was still one thousand for each person.

Luo Tian’s gaze hardened. He would have much preferred to use the hall alone.

”Alright!”

Not wanting to cause trouble, Luo Tian agreed.

Inside the hall, Luo Tian sat cross-legged on the inner side, while the sharp-nosed man sat on the outer side.

Luo Tian gazed at the palm print, and the image of a giant hand suppressing the heavens and earth appeared in his mind, drawing upon infinite strength with its overwhelming power.

But suddenly, the sharp-nosed man’s voice interrupted Luo Tian’s comprehension. ”Junior Brother Luo, your talent is so astonishing. Why would you reject my master’s offer to take you as a disciple and instead choose an Honored Guest Elder as your teacher?”

”Your master?”

’Could it be the Law Enforcement Elder?’

Luo Tian was still grateful for the Law Enforcement Elder’s offer to take him as a disciple that day.

If his Qi Observation Technique hadn’t revealed Mu Yunshi at that moment, Luo Tian might have chosen the Law Enforcement Elder.

”My master is Elder Mao, who’s in charge of the Yunxiao Sect’s treasury. His authority isn’t vast, but his position is special. There are many benefits to being his disciple.”

the sharp-nosed man said with a smug smile.

”Him?”

Luo Tian remembered now. Before the Law Enforcement Elder made his offer, another middle-aged elder had also offered to take Luo Tian as a disciple.

At the time, his Creation Technique had sent him a warning. Only later did he learn that the elder was part of the Third Elder’s faction.

”My master is on good terms with the Third Elder. If you become my master’s disciple, he will definitely plead on your behalf and resolve this crisis!”

the sharp-nosed man continued.

”You talk too much. I didn’t come here to chat with you!”

Luo Tian’s expression turned cold.

First of all, the sharp-nosed man’s act of interrupting his comprehension had already disgusted Luo Tian.

Furthermore, the sharp-nosed man was one of the Third Elder’s people.

”Heh heh, Junior Brother, don’t be so cold. I’m just looking out for you. After offending the Third Elder, you’ll definitely come to a bad end.”

The sharp-nosed man completely ignored Luo Tian’s words and spoke with a disdainful look.

”Get out!”

Luo Tian’s eyes flashed as he shouted coldly.

The sharp-nosed man was slightly taken aback, not expecting Luo Tian to actually dare to yell at him.

”Heh heh, if you have the guts, then make me get out!”

The sharp-nosed man sneered, his face full of provocation.

His goal from the beginning was to cause trouble and prevent Luo Tian from quietly comprehending the True Intent.

These were his master Elder Mao’s instructions: if an opportunity to deal with Luo Tian arose, he was absolutely not to let it pass.

If he performed well, he might even win the favor of the Third Elder.

”You’re no match for me. If you think I’m too loud, you can get out yourself!”

the sharp-nosed man said mockingly.

If Luo Tian left now, it would be equivalent to wasting a thousand Contribution Points.

”No, it’s better if you get out!”

Luo Tian stood up straight. Guiyuan True Qi gathered in his palm, emitting a heavy, oppressive feeling.

”You’re overestimating yourself!”

Seeing Luo Tian preparing to fight, the sharp-nosed man sneered.

His Cultivation was at the Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm, after all!

BOOM!

The sharp-nosed man attacked first. Azure waves surged in his palm, transforming into a jade-green Palm Light that shot out fiercely!

Since he was making a move, the sharp-nosed man intended to grievously injure Luo Tian. Thus, he held nothing back with this palm strike, its momentum surging and ferocious.

Fighting in the True Intent Ancient Hall would result in punishment, but as long as he seriously wounded Luo Tian, his master and the Third Elder would help reduce his culpability.

”Get lost!”

Luo Tian attacked without hesitation. A massive, heavy, crystal-yellow Palm Light, like a high wall, crushed forward.

Moreover, this palm strike stirred the Spiritual Qi from all directions, exuding a vast, boundless, and terrifying aura that seemed to blot out the sky!

Facing Luo Tian’s Palm Force, the sharp-nosed man felt like an ant staring up at a towering mountain!

BOOM!

The condensed jade-green Palm Light collided with the Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand. In an instant, the former shattered and collapsed, crushed to dust by Luo Tian’s heavy Palm Force.

”What? Palm Technique... True Intent?”

The sharp-nosed man’s pupils shrank, and his face turned pale!

How was this possible?

Luo Tian had only just arrived. He hadn’t even been cultivating for a moment before being interrupted.

How could Luo Tian have comprehended True Palm Skill Intent in such a short time?

POW!

The sharp-nosed man was hit by the aftershock of Luo Tian’s palm strike.

He felt as if he had been struck by a small mountain. Several of his bones shattered, and a sharp pain shot through his internal organs.

The sharp-nosed man flew backward, rolled several times across the ground, and slammed into the back wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.