Several days later, Wang Xu left the outer layer.
Before departing, Wang Xu deliberately revealed his Celestial Level strength and made sure all outer layer disciples knew that Ya Sang and Yan Feng were under his protection; anyone who dared to infringe would meet a very miserable end!
But even if Wang Xu had not done so, his mighty reputation still rendered all outer layer disciples fearful.
He was the first inner layer disciple, whom the outer layer disciples had seen, to kill without having to pay the price, without even facing any accountability!
Which outer layer disciple lacking in sense would dare to provoke such a person?
Moreover, with the sixth outer layer disciple, An Yilong, eager to curry favor with Wang Xu, Ya Sang and Yan Feng were safer than ever.
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"Junior Brother Wang Xu!"
Upon just returning to his residence, a voice suddenly called from afar.
Senior Brother You Lin.
Wang Xu slightly nodded as a greeting.
"First of all, congratulations on advancing to Celestial Level. According to sect rules, you have one opportunity to enter the Scripture Pavilion to select any Secret Technique, but unfortunately…"
Senior Brother You Lin sighed.
"What's unfortunate?"
Wang Xu asked.
"You ought to know, in a few days, it will be the day the sect issues tasks. I hear that this time, the tasks are quite risky, and disciples from the Heaven, Earth, and Human Halls will be executing them simultaneously. You probably have the chance to obtain the Secret Technique, but no time to cultivate it and apply it."
Typically, disciples who advanced to the Celestial Level would receive an additional high-tier Secret Technique.
The cultivated by Senior Brother You Lin was an award for becoming a Celestial Level disciple.
However, even if Wang Xu obtained the Secret Technique, he wouldn't have enough time to cultivate it.
Without cultivating the Secret Technique, he couldn't enhance his strength and couldn't unleash stronger power in the tasks...
"No matter, acquiring a high-tier Secret Technique is good enough."
Wang Xu said.
"Alright, gather at the Main Hall in seven days."
After finishing his words, Senior Brother You Lin turned and left directly.
Wang Xu also didn't stay at his residence and went to the Scripture Pavilion to select the rewarded Secret Technique.
The inner layer's Scripture Pavilion contained more Secret Techniques than the outer layer, and the types were even more diverse. On just the first layer, middle-tier Secret Techniques were intermingled within.
Wang Xu ascended to the Second Layer.
The Second Layer stored only high-tier Secret Techniques.
The Scripture Pavilion prohibits the use of Spiritual Consciousness, specifically employing arrays to block the infiltration of Spiritual Consciousness.
The Mechanical Ancient Eye activated, and within moments, had skimmed over all the Secret Techniques.
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With a wave of Wang Xu's hand, a book flew into his hand.
Gently flipping through, this body-type Secret Technique was the one Wang Xu selected as most suitable for him using the Mechanical Ancient Eye.
This was the one.
After registering at the person in charge, Wang Xu returned directly to his dwelling to start cultivating the .
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Seven days later.
At the Main Hall of the Celestial Hall, six figures stood quietly.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a black-robed figure flew over from afar.
"Junior Brother Wang Xu, let me introduce you; these five are your senior brothers, the chief disciples of the Celestial Hall!"
With a sweep, Wang Xu noted the six people present, all had reached Celestial Level.
Through You Lin's introduction, Wang Xu learned that the first chief disciple of the Celestial Hall was a swordsman in white.
However, what was unusual was that he only had one arm.
His name was "Zu Du," just like his name, he bore a cold visage, a solitary and proud nature, sparing in words.
The second ranked, was a gaunt, hollow-cheeked person named "Qi Leng," exuding cold murderous air, his voice hoarse and piercing.
Zu Du, Qi Leng, You Lin.
The three were the strongest chief disciples of the Celestial Hall.
"Junior Brother Wang Xu has arrived, let's depart quickly, other sub-hall brothers and sisters await us at the Central Main Hall."
The seven immediately transformed into streams of light, soaring into the sky towards the Central Main Hall.
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"What's going on? Why are the Celestial Hall disciples so slow?"
"Hmph, perhaps they heard this assignment was rather difficult and even might involve life or death, scared maybe."
"Celestial Hall has always ranked bottom among the three main sub-halls; in this mission, if they attend, they'll only be bottom again. Not coming would be easier."
Disciples of the other sub-halls had long been waiting here.
The hall masters of the three sub-halls were all gathered as well.
A murmur came from the other two sub-halls' disciples beside Wu Bing's ear, causing her fine brows to furrow slightly.
But it was indeed the case.
Human Hall and Earth Hall focus on cultivating with swords and halberds, palm and finger techniques.
These were methods of attack.
By contrast, the Celestial Hall mainly practices Primordial Power cultivation, although its defense is strong, its attack power is weak and often ranks at the bottom among the three sub-halls.
Suddenly, seven streams of light swept past the disciples of the other two sub-halls and landed in the position of the Celestial Hall.
"Disciples pay respects to Hall Master!"
Everyone saluted.
Disciples from the other two sub-halls sneered disdainfully.
"Everyone, quiet."
The Earth Hall Master spoke, and a terrifying fluctuation of primordial power spread out, causing all the disciples to momentarily lose their breath.
"The difficulty of this dispatch mission is unprecedented, as you should have seen, all the major disciples from the three sub-halls are being mobilized, something never before happened in the history of Kunlong Martial Sect."
The Earth Hall Master's voice was resonant, "Therefore, this task comes with the risk of losing your life if you are even slightly careless. I now give each of you an opportunity: anyone wishing to withdraw from this mission, step forward and leave the Central Main Hall, I will not hold it against you."
The resonant voice echoed through the Central Main Hall, lingering for a long time.
Yet, all the disciples remained unchanged in expression, not one choosing to stand out.
"Good, since no one is withdrawing, it proves that each of you is prepared to lose your life at any moment."
The Earth Hall Master nodded, "This mission is to eradicate a band of desperate and vicious bandits known as the 'Black Dragon Gang'."
"The leader of the Black Dragon Gang is a high-tier celestial level martial artist, who, a month ago, led the Black Dragon Gang to massacre Cloud Smoke Giant City, slaughtering over ten thousand martial artists and tens of thousands of civilians."
"Your task is to go to Cloud Smoke Giant City and eradicate the Black Dragon Gang!"
The massacre of the Giant City, no wonder the sect places such importance!
Many disciples were moved.
"This is not only a task but also a trial for you. Killing a martial artist from the Black Dragon Gang and retrieving the 'Black Dragon Order' from their body; gather a certain number of Black Dragon Orders, and after returning to the sect, you can exchange them for substantial task points."
The Earth Hall Master continued, "However, martial artists carrying the Black Dragon Order often possess celestial level realms, whether you can successfully kill them depends on your own strength!"
"Additionally."
The Earth Hall Master glanced over all the disciples.
"Anyone who slays the leader of the Black Dragon Gang, the Black Dragon himself, can enter 'Guangshuo Cave' and cultivate for forty-nine days!"
As soon as these words were spoken, almost all celestial level disciples present instantly showed fervent eyes.
Guangshuo Cave!
For a single task, the sect even opened Guangshuo Cave!
All celestial level disciples know that Guangshuo Cave is the core location of the Kunlong Martial Sect's establishment. It's precisely because of the existence of Guangshuo Cave that Kunlong Martial Sect was created.
Rumor has it, within Guangshuo Cave lies incredibly abundant heaven and earth primordial qi, and even inconceivable natural powers hidden within the cosmos.
Martial artists who have cultivated within Guangshuo Cave often imbue their techniques with natural power.
This kind of power can double the damage originally caused by secret techniques!
"Guangshuo Cave..."
Wang Xu was not entirely ignorant of Kunlong Martial Sect either.
Wang Xu was also familiar with the rumors of Guangshuo Cave.
Entering Guangshuo Cave not only enhances the cultivation speed by a hundred times but also gains natural power, causing a significant increase in a martial artist's strength.
If he guessed correctly, the so-called natural power should be the "Heaven and Earth Will" that Wang Xu once comprehended.
Chaos and Ancient Luo Cosmos are different; even if Wang Xu becomes a celestial level martial artist, he cannot feel the existence of the cosmos at all.
In other words, even if Wang Xu wants to comprehend the Heaven and Earth Will, he has no way to start.
However, Guangshuo Cave allowing one to comprehend Heaven and Earth Will did pique Wang Xu's interest.
Wang Xu, who has comprehended Heaven and Earth Will before, understands how powerful the enhancement is to a martial artist's strength. If he could comprehend the complete "Light's Will" like in the Ancient Luo Cosmos, breaking mountains and severing seas would not be mere fantasies.
"Alright, I've explained all the important aspects, let's set off!"
The Earth Hall Master waved, sending out a green leaf boat. The Earth Hall disciples immediately boarded the green boat, flying towards the distance.
The Human Hall Master also took out a flying treasure, carrying the Human Hall disciples away.
Celestial Hall Master Wu Bing came before the seven.
"I hope each of you can return safely."
The gentle words carried concern and empathy.
Everyone nodded seriously, boarding the green boat Wu Bing had brought out, closely following the disciples from the two sub-halls.
As all disciples departed, the Earth Hall Master heaved a melancholy sigh.
"At least half of them will suffer casualties."
The Earth Hall Master's voice was mournful.
"Black Dragon is very strong; his cultivation is almost reaching Black Hole Level. This mission is too difficult for them."
The Human Hall Master said.
"But this is the sect master's directive; only by letting these disciples personally experience the harshness of death and successfully surviving, only then can they truly inherit the sect master's position."
Wu Bing sighed wistfully.
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The route to Cloud Smoke Giant City spans hundreds of thousands of miles, passing several giant cities, and with Wang Xu and the others' current speed, it will take at least a few days.
Many disciples sat cross-legged, directly starting their cultivation.
Facing such a difficult task, strengthening their capabilities by a fraction would improve their chances of survival by a fraction.
A gang capable of massacring a giant city is not just a bunch of rabble.
Such a colossus, its strength is only strong, not weak.
Moreover, the unprecedented richness of this mission's rewards indicates the robust strength of the Black Dragon Gang, further increasing the anxiety among many disciples.
Wang Xu remained calm, his mind reflecting on the 'Immovable Giant Spirit Body'.
The days and nights passed, the distance to the Black Dragon Gang located in Cloud Smoke Giant City grew closer.
"Everyone, we're here."
Zu Du, the first of the Celestial Hall, naturally led this time's Celestial Hall team.
Wang Xu opened his eyes, looking far ahead; at the intersection of heaven and earth, he faintly saw a steel city standing like a giant beast.
A subtle cloud smoke lingered atop the vast city.
Clearly, that place is Cloud Smoke Giant City. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommended votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)
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