Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 232 - 6 The Ceremony

Chapter 232: Chapter 6 The Ceremony

When Lin Yuan exited the Nine Chapters Space, he realized just how reckless his actions had been.

Acupoints are essentially storage points filled with countless true intent and spiritual energy, akin to a warehouse packed with coal. Introducing the north wind is akin to fetching coal with a torch—once the blaze comes alive, how could he possibly control it?

However, the Nine Chapters Sprout signifies that this path can indeed be pursued. And it’s a uniquely personal path.

But currently, his physical condition is too poor. Only after his soul heals can he continue cultivating.

Additionally, he discovered that the Great Cycle Refining Void Strengthening Nerve requires far more Golden Cloud Pills than he had anticipated.

"The cultivation technique of Great Cycle Refining Void Strengthening Nerve should rival any top-tier soul refining technique," Lin Yuan nodded in agreement.

Earlier, he almost gave up, thinking of approaching from outside the clouds, but nearly forgot that he could make improvements internally.

Setting aside all thoughts, Lin Yuan pushed the door open and walked out.

By now, the sky had completely darkened.

After informing Zhu Lingshan of his needs, he asked her to contact the Pei family to prepare medicinal materials for the refining of Golden Cloud Pills for him.

The ensuing period was quite peaceful.

Three days later.

In the quiet chamber.

Lin Yuan’s soul drifted amidst the clouds, seemingly hidden without trace.

Having exited the Nine Chapters Space, Lin Yuan’s soul glanced at the Cloud Hidden Sky Light Map on the wall and couldn’t help but smile: "This divine map doesn’t just affect the soul. It also carries movement techniques with excellent concealment effects."

"Let’s test the effect then."

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, shouting softly.

"Illusory Cloud."

His true intent and spiritual energy gently released, as faint clouds gradually emerged around him, making it seem like his entire being merged with the environment.

Under the candlelight, it was as if it shone into dense white mist, making it hard to discern his whereabouts.

"Worthy of the academy’s core cultivation technique, with just this Illusory Cloud move, one can almost stand undefeated at the low-grade Acupoint Vein Realm."

Lin Yuan nodded silently in approval.

Lin Yuan got up, taking down all the scrolls from the wall.

Having comprehended the Illusory Cloud, he had fully mastered the first divine map.

What he urgently needed now was the second divine map, the Sunshine Cloud Map.

However, this matter couldn’t be rushed; only after the academy’s grand ceremony would he have the chance to obtain it.

At present, his official status didn’t make him a true academy disciple.

Every day, Lin Yuan practiced alchemy, deduced, accumulated acupoints, and strengthened his soul, living quite a fulfilling life.

Time swiftly passed.

Half a month later.

On this morning.

Lin Yuan wore a black robe.

Zhu Lingshan helped tidy up the collar, watching the elegant man before her, eyes brimming with endless admiration.

"Haha. Skillful hands, Junior Sister. I like it very much." Lin Yuan laughed heartily and planted a fierce kiss on Zhu Lingshan’s charming face: "Wash up and wait for me tonight."

"You scoundrel!"

Zhu Lingshan couldn’t help but poke his waist, but Lin Yuan dodged aside.

On this day, he stepped out for the academy’s annual opening ceremony.

The ceremony was held in the main hall of the academy, located atop Zhaotian Peak.

Lin Yuan walked for about an hour before arriving.

The grand hall was already bustling with chatter. The annual academy opening ceremony attracted countless disciples to attend.

"Junior Brother Lin, over here." From afar, Cao Qin beckoned to Lin Yuan.

Cao Qin wore a plain white robe, embroidered with cloud patterns, looking exceptionally elegant.

Following Cao Qin, they walked nonstop for about fifteen minutes before standing at the front of the plaza. Being direct disciples of the three elders, Cao Qin and Lin Yuan’s status wasn’t one common disciples could match.

Meanwhile, several disciples had already landed atop the cloud platform on the ceremony steps.

"Junior Brother, those on the cloud platform are the true disciples of each branch master. They’re the faces of their branches." Cao Qin pointed forward, where dozens of disciples stood on the second step.

Each exuded elegance, their presence as brilliant as stars. Whether standing as steady as mountains or as fluid as flowing water, every move subtly revealed their profound understanding of their martial path.

Just then, a burly man with a long knife crossed the crowd and boldly stepped onto the second-tier plaza.

His appearance caused an uproar.

"Look quickly, it’s Senior Brother Chu Yangyi. It’s said that he fought Xiaozhe of the Seven Fragrance Sect in the great snow-capped mountains, severely injuring him and killing several of his junior brothers beneath him, striking awe for our Xuri Martial Academy. Before this battle, he was ranked thirty-second among academy disciples, now likely even higher."

As the crowd hadn’t yet calmed, another ethereal figure floated into the plaza.

The person held a long sword, donned in a pale blue and white gauze dress. Her spiritual energy vibrated beneath, like a graceful crane roaming the skies, exceptionally light and elegant.

The woman flew past Lin Yuan, wafting a fragrant breeze.

Lin Yuan gazed, noting the lady’s long hair casually tied into a simple bun, enhancing her swanlike neck. Her face was as meticulously crafted as jade, with exquisite features—eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn waters, lips like entwined red berries, each expression moving hearts deeply.

"Wow, that senior sister is so beautiful. Like a goddess descended upon the earth—truly a rare sight in the world. If I could just kiss her, dying now would be worth it," someone shouted, eyes ablaze with fervor.

"Fool, that’s Jiang Shimei, our academy’s number twenty ranked Senior Sister Jiang. Still dreaming? Do you know how many senior brothers wish to become her Taoist partner, let alone you? You wouldn’t even qualify to drink her foot bath water!" a nearby person retorted with a sneer.

"Ah, is the senior sister really that remarkable?" the person was momentarily dumbfounded.

Those around him all laughed.

Suddenly, a black dot appeared in the sky.

An eagle’s cry echoed in everyone’s ears.

"Look, up there!"

Someone exclaimed, prompting everyone to look up simultaneously.

"What is that?"

"That’s Huang Changjun, the academy’s number two ranked disciple. That eagle is his spirit beast."

"Such a dazzling spectacle, he can even command spirit beasts," upon hearing the explanation, everyone exclaimed in wonder.

Amidst the crowd’s astonishment, the soaring eagle suddenly dived, bringing with it a mighty gust that made everyone’s robes flutter noisily.

Swish!

The eagle swooped down, stopping ten meters above the ground, then spread its wings wide for a spin, elevating back into the sky.

At the same time, a male figure leaped from the eagle’s back.

The man’s descent was like an immortal descending dustlessly, incredibly graceful. He finally landed softly on the steps.

Cao Qin saw this and pursed his lips.

"Senior Brother Cao, who is that?" Lin Yuan, sensing the fierce energy fluctuations from the man, couldn’t resist asking.

"Heh. Lu Angzhou, Lu the Second! What a show-off."