Chapter 765: Chapter 765: Transmitting Power and Bestowing Arms
Shi Yan returned ho.
The once Traveling rchant was beaming with joy, his return laden with rewards.
Not only did he take back a bundle of gifts Wang Chen had purchased to present to the residents of Little Stone Village, but he also carried with him a promise from Shao Hongcheng, the master of Hongyi Martial Hall.
Starting next year, Little Stone Village would be able to send three youths annually to Hongyi Martial Hall to study martial arts.
The promise was valid for ten years.
aning, Hongyi Martial Hall would cultivate thirty martial artists for Little Stone Village free of charge!
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This was a recompense for Little Stone Village’s contribution of sending Wang Chen to the Martial Hall.
Two days later, Hongyi Martial Hall closed its doors to the public for one day.
In the practice arena, all mbers of the Martial Hall, including over a hundred disciples, gathered on the practice field.
To attend and witness the disciple induction ceremony led by Shao Hongcheng on his master’s behalf.
Ordinarily, for such a significant event, Hongyi Martial Hall would have widely announced a celebration and invited various contacts, old friends, and well-wishers to witness the ceremony.
But Shao Hongcheng made it very low-key, closing the doors and keeping the ceremony private among their own people.
The multitude of Martial Pavilion disciples mostly wore strange expressions.
Because they suddenly gained a young disciple uncle!
Wang Chen was simply too young, barely in his teens, and yet he beca an elder, which indeed caused much dissent.
So even speculated with malice that Wang Chen might be Shao Hongcheng’s illegitimate son?
Otherwise, it made no sense!
Only a select few who knew the truth kept silent, following a warning they had received.
However, such a matter was certainly hard to keep under wraps.
The disciple induction ceremony was simple yet solemn, and Wang Chen officially beca a mber of Hongyi Martial Hall.
Afterwards, Shao Hongcheng took him to a secret underground chamber.
The room was small, housing only three Soul Tablets and a portrait.
Shao Hongcheng said solemnly, “This is the founder of our Infinity Sect, Zhao Wuji!”
With his guidance, Wang Chen offered incense, prayed to the founder, perford a respectful salute and finally recited the sect rules.
According to Shao Hongcheng, the Infinity Sect had been established for a thousand years and, at its peak, had owned seven cities; now, it was only one true inheritor away from utter extinction.
In fact, the Infinity Sect was considered lucky to have a legacy at all; many martial arts sects had long since perished.
“Junior Brother…”
Shao Hongcheng spoke earnestly, “My talents are limited and I’m destined never to reach the Innate realm. The future revitalization of the Infinity Sect all depends on you!”
After speaking, he seed to relieve himself of a heavy burden as if he had lifted a great weight from his shoulders.
Wang Chen couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated.
He, a Cultivator on the brink of achieving Golden Core, was now tasked with the responsibility of revitalizing a martial arts sect that was nearly mundane.
It was sowhat comical.
Wang Chen even suspected that Shao Hongcheng’s purpose in taking him as a disciple was to find soone to take the fall for him!
Of course, outwardly he had to say, “I will do my best!”
Shao Hongcheng seed satisfied, then produced a booklet and handed it to him: “This is the true Cultivation Technique of our Infinity Sect…”
The book Shao Hongcheng presented was called “Unlimited Profound Skill,” a fundantal Cultivation Technique pointing directly above the Innate realm!
Wang Chen had received the first volu in hand and curiously asked, “Brother, is there soone stronger than the Innate?”
“Of course!”
Shao Hongcheng replied without a second thought, “Innate is rely the peak for us martial artists. Above Innate are the Transcendent and Entry Tao realms. Such beings are called Cultivators!”
Cultivators!
Wang Chen’s mind startled.
“Then have you ever seen a cultivator?” he promptly asked.
“No.”
Shao Hongcheng replied with a bitter smile and a shake of his head, “I, a re Marrow Refinent Martial Artist, don’t have the qualifications or the opportunity to et cultivators.”
He paused, then continued, “But, I did witness the thods of cultivators once, ten years ago.”
The owner of the Hongyi Martial Hall revealed a look of fear in his eyes and did not continue to elaborate. Instead, he solemnly told Wang Chen, “As long as you ascend to the Innate stage, you will have the chance to et Transcendent and Entry Tao cultivators, and perhaps even beco one of them.”
He revealed a smile, “When the ti cos, brother, I will be relying on you for support!”
Wang Chen demurred, “Brother, you flatter .”
But he indeed beca intensely interested in the Transcendent and Entry Tao that lay beyond Innate.
This world clearly harbored trendous secrets.
However, Wang Chen was also aware that haste does not bring success. He needed to prioritize and not let his mind wander off at random.
Shao Hongcheng pointed to the secret manual in Wang Chen’s hand and said, “First, thoroughly comprehend this ‘Unlimited Profound Skill.’ If you have any questions, feel free to ask , but make sure you don’t lose it.”
Then he pressed his hand against the wall beside them, and with a rumbling sound, the stone wall automatically split to the sides, revealing a new secret chamber.
Arrayed inside the chamber were dozens of weapons, armors, shields, and other martial arts equipnt, along with several large chests.
“This is all that Infinity Sect has now,” he said.
Shao Hongcheng smiled wryly, “Junior brother, pick two items for your own protection.”
He explained to Wang Chen that weapons commonly used by martial artists also had rankings: common, superior, mysterious, and divine.
Among them, divine weapons were crafted by cultivators and possessed incredible power.
At its most glorious, the Infinity Sect once owned two divine weapons, but sadly, they couldn’t prevent the decline of the sect.
The best item left in this scant inheritance was one mysterious weapon.
Of course, they regarded this mysterious weapon as the Martial Pavilion’s most prized treasure and would not use it unless in a life-or-death situation, so all Wang Chen could choose from were Superior Weapons.
But Superior Weapons were still excellent, far stronger than common weapons, and could be used all the way until reaching the Innate level!
It was an offer he couldn’t refuse; Wang Chen certainly did not reject his senior brother’s generosity. After selecting from within the treasury, he finally chose a long saber and a set of bow and arrows.
“Junior brother, you have a good eye,” remarked Shao Hongcheng, surprised, because the two items Wang Chen had chosen were among the finest of the Superior Weapons.
Wang Chen smiled without responding.
He was a Refinent Master capable of crafting magical treasures; even without his mana cultivation, he still had a discerning eye.
After the selection of weapons, Shao Hongcheng gave Wang Chen a bag of jade currency.
Jade Currency is a higher form of currency than Bone Coin, with an exchange rate of ten to one. The hundred pieces in the bag were enough for Wang Chen’s daily expenses.
But the greatest benefit of becoming Shao Hongcheng’s disciple wasn’t these two things; the most important was that from now on, Wang Chen would receive the sa level of resource allocation as Shao Hongcheng for his cultivation.
High-quality beast at, dicinal soups assisting in cultivation, and the like.
However, these benefits weren’t free; Wang Chen had to represent Hongyi Martial Hall at the end of the year in Red Cliff City’s Hundred Pavilion Battle, and he had to win at least three victories!
Every year, Red Cliff City organized a martial pavilion contest. All martial pavilions had to send representatives to partake, and they would be ranked based on the number of victories and defeats.
The last three martial pavilions in the rankings would be completely eliminated from the competition.
And could not be reopened thereafter.
Owing to a lack of promising disciples in recent years and Shao Hongcheng’s inability to participate as the pavilion owner, Hongyi Martial Hall’s performance had been dismal, posing a significant risk of plumting to the bottom rank.
Therefore, he was pinning his hopes on Wang Chen!
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The second update is here.
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