Nightfall descended.
Chu Country, Yunyue Sect.
Scattered across the outer hills of the sect's periter were sporadic houses.
This was the residence for the "Outer Disciples" of the Yunyue Sect.
Within, dim light flickered from a shabby dwelling.
"This crystal stone's material is truly unprecedented..."
A youth of about fourteen or fifteen, clad in a green robe, held a peculiar crystal stone in his hands, a low sigh escaping his lips.
The youth's face was sowhat youthful but clean and pleasant to look at, with bright and clear eyes.
At this mont, he was excitedly staring at the crystal stone in his hand.
The crystal stone was as clear as crystal, oddly shaped, roughly the size of a baby's palm, with a surface that glead a deep grayish-silver.
At first glance, it resembled an exquisite crystal heart.
Under the lamplight,
In the depths of this mysterious crystal stone, sotis gold and silver intertwined, and at other tis, colors varied with ripples of blood... it seed to portray every color in the world!
"So amazing; no wonder it's the extraordinary stone that accompanied the 'mysterious teorite' descent..."
Chen Yu was unable to contain his excitent.
The boy nad Chen Yu was not yet fifteen years old, the lowest rank among the Outer Disciples of the Yunyue Sect.
An hour ago,
A teor had fallen on the periphery of the Yunyue Sect, instantly causing dust to rise, making the earth tremble.
For a ti, the sect was shaken from top to bottom.
Because, in the deep pit where the teor landed, appeared the rare "mysterious teorite"!
The mysterious teorite was an extrely valuable material for artifact refining; many legendary Divine Weapons were made using mysterious teorites.
Ordinary mundane weapons, if a fragnt of a teorite were to be fused, might turn into a treasured artifact.
Chen Yu's luck was truly remarkable!
At the ti of the event, he happened to be near the area where the mysterious teorite fell.
Even though he was a mile away, the dust storm created by the teor's descent hit him, injuring his arm slightly.
After the event,
The sect's law enforcers arrived to seal off the area imdiately.
Consequently, so disciples nearby, who picked up teorite fragnts, were required to turn them over to the sect.
Chen Yu, who was farther away, picked up two thumb-sized teorite fragnts and went unnoticed.
Not only that,
Chen Yu also found a crystal stone that emitted residual heat and was stuck to the mysterious teorite.
That was the crystal stone he now held in his hand!
"teorites fall and shatter, yet this crystal stone remains intact?"
Chen Yu's eyes glead.
He had a gut feeling that the value of this crystal stone was beyond imagination and could even change his lowly fate within the sect...
However, thinking about his situation in the sect, the boy's expression slightly darkened.
Chen Yu had joined the Yunyue Sect nearly three years ago.
When he first joined, he was just twelve, entering the "Body Refining Stage" with the family's support.
The Body Refining Stage, as the na suggests, is about tempering the body, strengthening the constitution to lay the foundation for true martial arts cultivation.
The Yunyue Sect's entry requirents were not high, being under fifteen years old and entering the Body Refining Stage was sufficient.
After nearly three years of effort, Chen Yu progressed from the Early Body Refining Stage to the Late Stage Body Refining.
According to his father, such aptitude was considered decent within the family or mortal realms.
However,
Upon entering the sect, Chen Yu realized his diocrity and insignificance.
"Just two months left, if I fail to ascend to the higher 'ridian Passage Stage,' I will be expelled from the sect!"
Chen Yu's eyes dimd.
In the Yunyue Sect, new Outer Disciples were subject to an "evaluation period."
The outer sect regulation stated: After three years or upon reaching sixteen, if one remains in the Body Refining Stage without a breakthrough, they will be expelled from the sect!
After all, the Body Refining Stage is rely the foundational level of martial arts; it doesn't differ much from ordinary humans.
Only by advancing to the ridian Passage Stage would one be considered stepping into the threshold.
Chen Yu was unfortunately only two months away from the evaluation deadline.
Just as Chen Yu was lost in thought,
Bang! Bang!
A knocking ca from outside the house, with shadows vaguely visible.
"Outer Disciple 'Chen Yu,' open the door imdiately and subject yourself to the Law Enforcent Team's inspection!"
A cold male voice called out.
Chen Yu's heart skipped a beat. It was unexpectedly the sect's law enforcers.
Could it be that his "scavenging" on the outskirts of the teorite area was discovered?
It shouldn't be!
Chen Yu was certain he saw no one else when he picked up the teorite fragnts and mysterious crystal.
He hurriedly tucked the "mysterious crystal stone" into his bosom for safekeeping.
Creak!
The door opened revealing a young man in a black robe, followed by a boy in green.
The black-robed young man wore a law enforcent robe, his imposing presence clearly indicating his special status as a law enforcer. Just one glance from him gave Chen Yu a knife-like cutting sensation, causing his skin to prickle with cold.
The other boy in green, about fifteen or sixteen, could be considered handso, but his deanor had a hint of malice, slightly marring his appearance.
He was dressed similarly to Chen Yu, both wearing the standard garb of Outer Disciples.
"Wang Lingyun, it's you..."
Chen Yu recognized this boy in green, his face changing.
Wang Lingyun was his nesis in the sect!
Both hailed from Xiangyang City in Chu Country, where their families held rivalries.
At this mont, a look of schadenfreude was evident in Wang Lingyun's eyes.
"Wang Lingyun, is this the Chen Yu you reported? Are you sure he left the teorite crater area carrying fragnts?"
The black-robed law enforcer spoke indifferently.
His gaze shifted to the boy in green beside him, "Wang Lingyun."
Bullshit!
Chen Yu couldn't help but curse inwardly. Wang Lingyun had actually ratted him out to the sect.
But he distinctly rembered that when he "scavenged," Wang Lingyun wasn't present.
Though, after he left the sealed area, he did encounter Wang Lingyun.
"Law Enforcent Lord!"
Wang Lingyun replied respectfully, "I personally witnessed that kid leave the teorite area, exhibiting strange behavior. I suspect that he most likely carried teorite fragnts."
Upon saying this, he internally smirked.
Indeed!
He had t Chen Yu, but wasn't entirely certain whether Chen Yu had acquired fragnts.
He was rely suspicious.
However, even with doubt, he could not allow Chen Yu any chance to rise!
How valuable was mysterious teorite?
If Chen Yu secretly obtained a piece or two, exchanged for precious materials or spiritual dicines, he might ascend to the ridian Passage Stage.
Should he achieve the ridian Passage Stage, he would establish himself in the Yunyue Sect — a scenario Wang Lingyun absolutely did not want to see!
"As long as Chen Yu is expelled from the sect, the gap between him and will widen. My Wang Family will continue to suppress his Chen Family, dominating Xiangyang City! Moreover, Mu Xueqing will lose interest in him and turn her affection towards ..."
Wang Lingyun sched inwardly, a hint of satisfaction showing.
"Chen Yu."
The black-robed law enforcer spoke, "Did you carry out any teorite fragnts? If so, handing them over voluntarily can spare you punishnt."
Both the enforcer and Wang Lingyun fixed their eyes on Chen Yu.
"It's true."
Chen Yu's thoughts raced, quickly coming up with a plan.
He admitted it?
A trace of surprise crossed the face of the black-robed law enforcer.
"There really were..."
Wang Lingyun couldn't help but feel envious.
Initially, he just had suspicions; he didn't expect Chen Yu had truly acquired fragnts.
If he put himself in Chen Yu's position, he wouldn't hand over the fragnts either.
After all, handing them over might earn a few sect contribution points, but it couldn't compare to the true value of the teorites!
"Good thing I had foresight, not giving him any chance."
Wang Lingyun felt a bit relieved.
Soon, Chen Yu handed the two fragnts he had obtained over to the law enforcer.
"Hm, although you carried out the fragnts, cooperating and handing them over spares you any punishnt."
The black-robed law enforcer nodded.
They then searched Chen Yu's room for a while and found no other fragnts.
"Law Enforcent Lord, he hasn't been searched personally yet?"
Wang Lingyun squinted his eyes, a hint of sharpness evident, unwilling to leave any possibility unchecked.
Chen Yu felt a chill run over his heart, cursing Wang Lingyun's ancestors, eighteen generations over.
Although Chen Yu handed over the fragnts, the more valuable, more mysterious "mysterious crystal stone" was still hidden on his person and hadn't been handed over.
Thankfully, Chen Yu had anticipated this.
He had prepared his explanation: adamantly claiming that the mysterious crystal stone was a "family heirloom."
After all, the sect's investigation was focused on teorites; no one knew of the existence of the mysterious crystal stone.
"The fragnts have been handed over; the Law Enforcent Lord can search my person."
Chen Yu waved his hand, appearing at ease.
The black-robed law enforcer nodded slightly, believing him seven to eight parts.
However, he wouldn't lower his status to search an Outer Disciple personally and hence let Wang Lingyun do the job.
"Rest assured, Law Enforcent Lord!"
Wang Lingyun showed eagerness, appearing very proactive.
He wouldn't allow Chen Yu any opportunity!
Swish!
With a swift movent, Wang Lingyun was beside Chen Yu, beginning the search.
"Such speed!"
Chen Yu felt an invisible force enveloping him, his body slightly swaying, nearly losing balance.
Wang Lingyun's palms carried an intangible "aura," making Chen Yu's blood stagnant, his breathing labored.
That "aura," unseen by the naked eye, possessed great strength, easily slicing through bricks.
"Internal Breathing?"
Chen Yu's heart sank. "Wang Lingyun indeed broke through to the 'ridian Passage Stage,' and it wasn't even a recent advancent..."
The so-called ridian Passage Stage involved opening all body ridians and cultivating the intangible force of "internal breathing."
Internal breathing, when cultivated to its peak, could harm enemies from a distance, crush gold and smash iron, and kill with a flick, truly wielding great force beyond the mundane world.
Where Chen Yu stood at the "Body Refining Stage," it was about enhancing the physique, improving the body holistically, yet without possessing "internal breathing."
"Hmph... as long as I'm here, you won't have any chance!"
Wang Lingyun started the search.
In this process, he missed no detail, not excluding Chen Yu's ears, mouth, hair, or underarms.
(Dominion ends, a new journey begins: A new book is like a seed, a sapling, in need of recomndations, collections, and all sorts of support. Fast food thanks you.)
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