Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 168: The Foremost in Military Merits_1

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: The Foremost in Military Merits_1

"Hold on, General Jiu Yue, wasn’t it said that the statistics would be taken after three months?"

Hua Nongying frowned and said.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you all, there will be a major action by the Ninja Clan and Green-eyed Clan soon. You are no longer suitable for continuing missions. Otherwise, going out would only be a death sentence."

General Jiu Yue said indifferently, "Changing three months to three days isn’t a bad thing, it’s equally fair. Do you have any objections?"

Hua Nongying wanted to say something, but in the end, she shook her head and said, "I’ll follow the General’s orders."

"That’s more like it. The tally for our Tiger Guard Group has also been brought forward. After all, plans cannot keep up with changes, and our peaceful days won’t last much longer."

He sighed, then began to announce the list of military achievement points.

"The military achievement rankings for the Qianlong Group are as follows—"

General Jiu Yue looked at the final list in his hands and could not help but be a little surprised, but quickly returned to normal.

"The one with the highest military achievement points is Ling Xiao!"

"What? It’s actually Ling Xiao?"

"How could he possibly have more military achievement points than the two commanders?"

"Yeah, this is unbelievable. He must have cheated."

Although most people in the Hidden Dragon Camp had no grievances with Ling Xiao, envy was an emotion many of them did have.

Hearing that a newcomer had actually obtained the highest military achievement points, they naturally felt a bit dissatisfied.

"Silence!"

Shi Lei bellowed, "Stop blustering. Brother Ling’s combat strength, you all must have seen it back in the small fishing village, so what’s there to doubt?"

With his roar, the crowd below immediately quieted down.

General Jiu Yue continued to announce, "Ling Xiao has earned 120 military achievement points!"

Woah!

The crowd was once again astounded.

Getting so many military achievement points in three days was indeed a bit shocking; after all, the highest points the Qianlong Group had ever obtained in three days before was only 60.

"Ranked second is Ling Yixue, with 80 military achievement points!"

"Ranked third is Yin Ran, with 70 military achievement points!"

The top three were all from Ling Xiao’s team.

Leng Mei, because she was a maidservant, did not qualify for the ranking, so their team’s military achievement points were divided among the others.

"Fourth, Shi Lei, 60 points!"

"Fifth, Hua Nongying, 50 points!"

"Sixth, Murong Shao, 40 points!"

To be honest, Murong Shao really benefited, as the only survivor left in his team, all the military achievement points went to him, otherwise, he might not have managed to get 40 points.

...

Actually, the disciples of the Hidden Dragon Camp were already not paying much attention to the later announcements.

What shocked them was that the three members of Ling Xiao’s team actually dominated the top three rankings, especially Ling Xiao gaining 120 military achievement points all on his own.

This was simply too terrifying.

Keep in mind that most people behind him didn’t even have more than ten points, and only team leaders could get twenty or thirty points, but they still couldn’t compare with Ling Xiao.

"Hmph, enjoy your success for now. Once I’ve broken through to the Seventh Level of Martial Veins, I’ll settle the score with you."

Murong Shao looked at Ling Xiao with a gloomy gaze.

He had received a near-Transcendent Martial Arts manual from Wan Ben and a precious True Essence Pill. Next, he could also use his 40 military achievement points to exchange for rewards.

If he still couldn’t break through to the Martial Master realm after that, then it could only mean that he, Murong Shao, was too foolish and might as well kill himself.

In fact, Murong Shao was neither foolish nor dull.

His entry into the Hidden Dragon Camp was evidence enough of his genius.

Not to mention, he was one of the captain-level disciples, and his talent was undoubtedly exceptional.

With talent plus resources, it was time for him to make a breakthrough.

"Alright, the rest of you can go exchange your rewards now, Ling Xiao, you stay."

General Jiu Yue sent the others away, leaving only Ling Xiao behind, because he had previously said that the person ranked first in military achievement could receive a special reward.

"Ling Xiao, I’ve kept you here to let you choose a reward. Listen carefully and choose wisely, as it may influence your future martial arts path."

"Ling Xiao understands!"

Standing there, Ling Xiao’s face showed neither joy nor sadness.

Yet, his heart still felt a surge of excitement.

The special rewards of the Hidden Dragon Camp were definitely extraordinary.

"The first reward is guidance from a Ninth Layer Peak Martial Master three times!"

"The second reward is a Broken Martial Soul!"

"The third reward is a Precious Treasure Artifact!"

"The fourth reward is the chance to comprehend Transcendent Martial Arts for one shichen! Listen well, this isn’t nearly transcendent martial arts or fragments of transcendent martial arts, but genuine Transcendent Martial Arts!"

For the first three rewards, Ling Xiao’s reaction was not that strong.

But the fourth reward stirred excitement within him.

Transcendent Martial Arts! Those were truly Transcendent Martial Arts!

However, with just one shichen to comprehend, if he couldn’t grasp it fully, it might not be as beneficial as the first three rewards.

General Jiu Yue also suggested, "Transcendent Martial Arts are profound and powerful, but it is said that only Martial Artists of the Transcendent Realm can truly understand them, so I think it would be more suitable for you to choose from the first three rewards."

"No need to think further, I want the fourth reward."

Was there even a need to consider?

Transcendent Martial Arts were rare and sought-after encounters; the Town General’s Mansion probably only had one or two at most.

Give up such an opportunity?

That would be a foolish act.

If he could comprehend the Snow Lotus Sword Technique from an incomplete Transcendent Martial Art, why couldn’t he understand genuine Transcendent Martial Arts from a true Mystic Art?

"Are you sure you want to do this? I don’t want to discourage you, but there was a genius who made the same choice as you and regretted it later. With just one shichen, he couldn’t comprehend anything and it only disturbed his thoughts."

General Jiu Yue said indifferently, "And that person was me!"

"Has anyone succeeded?"

Ling Xiao asked.

"Yes!"

General Jiu Yue nodded, "Only one person has ever succeeded, but she only managed to comprehend one move. In my opinion, it was not much different in power from a move of nearly transcendent martial arts."

"Who was that person?"

"Dai Yuling!"

General Jiu Yue continued, "You can’t compare to her. Although you’re also a genius, Dai Yuling is a genius among geniuses, and she was born with a complete Martial Soul! What’s most terrifying is that her Martial Soul greatly aids her comprehension and understanding of Martial Arts."

"Her being able to grasp one and a half moves doesn’t mean you can."

Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, General Jiu Yue, but I have already decided."

"Well, since you are so resolute, I won’t persuade you any further."

General Jiu Yue secretly shook his head.

This Ling Xiao, thinking he’s become complacent since earning the first rank in military achievement points, it’s better to let him learn his lesson by facing hardships so he knows to act according to his capabilities in the future."

"General Jiu Yue, may I postpone my comprehension to a later date?"

Ling Xiao asked.

"Of course, but it must be within seven days. May I ask the reason?"

General Jiu Yue asked with a frown.

"Seven days, that should be enough."

Ling Xiao smiled and said, "As you said, General, comprehending Transcendent Martial Arts is not an easy task, so I want to first advance my cultivation level to the Martial Vein Seventh Layer! That is, the Martial Master Realm!"