[Self-persuasion]

Upon the high platform, Lu Xun was still the same Lu Xun.

However, some people quickly noticed something was amiss.

Among the disciples, the first to realize this were the Inner Sect Disciples who had already mastered the Qi Devouring Art.

With their profound cultivation and extraordinary vision, they immediately noticed that the moment Lu Xun stepped onto the high platform, his strength had soared in an instant!

Was this… a breakthrough?

No way, he broke through just like that!?

The Outer Sect Disciples were not as quick to react, but some senior disciples who were about to complete their Qi Devouring Art also noticed Lu Xun's transformation.

The peak had been silent, with all the disciples waiting for the Little Martial Grand-Aunt's instructions. Now, it instantly became lively!

Everyone knew that Lu Xun had previously jumped off a cliff. Although they didn't know why he hadn't died, he had suffered severe injuries.

The Sect Master had taken out a precious Spirit Pill to help him recover in just a few days.

Before that, he was just a mortal.

His aptitude was not outstanding; in fact, it was extremely poor, which was no secret in the Demon Sect.

After all, every disciple had their aptitude tested before joining the sect, and it was recorded.

Even though Lu Xun was accepted by Teacher through special admission, this process was still followed, except he was unconscious at the time.

Compared to Ji Li's outstanding eight ripples, Lu Xun only had a pitiful one.

This meant that, in terms of aptitude, he had barely crossed the threshold, belonging to the worst of the worst.

However, the Tian Chen Continent had a long history and had produced many individuals with extremely poor aptitude who eventually achieved extraordinary cultivation. The trash-to-treasure trope was the most popular, and every few centuries, one or two would emerge.

Moreover, he was Teacher's disciple, so no one would criticize his aptitude.

Most people felt no jealousy or anger, only regret.

If only Little Martial Grand-Aunt had better aptitude, how wonderful would that be.

The Back Mountain Study was the Demon Sect's biggest and most dazzling signboard, and everyone always hoped it would continue to shine brightly.

They didn't think Lu Xun was tarnishing the Small Study's reputation, but they sincerely hoped he could add to its glory.

As for how outsiders viewed their respectful address of a young man with trash aptitude as Little Martial Grand-Aunt… what did that have to do with the Demon Sect?

Why should the Demon Sect care about others' opinions?

Let them say whatever they want behind our backs; the Demon Sect wouldn't decline because of it. If anyone dared to bring it up openly… did they think our swords weren't fast enough?

Just like many years ago, at Mao Nanbei's entry ceremony, she uttered her catchphrase: "Don't mess with me, or I'll chop your head off!"

The disciples below were first horrified, then discussed, and then smiled knowingly, nodding in unison.

No one knew which mischievous troublemaker started it, but someone shouted, "We respectfully obey Martial Grand-Aunt's teachings!"

Then, many young disciples joined in the shouting.

In the end, they all bowed and shouted in unison: "We respectfully obey Martial Grand-Aunt's teachings!!!"

Because that was the Demon Sect's attitude towards the outside world—don't mess with the Demon Sect, or the Demon Sect will chop your head off!

And at this moment, Lu Xun, in front of everyone, broke through to the second layer of the Qi Devouring Art after spacing out on the high platform, and the entire Demon Sect shared in the glory!

All the Demonic Path's introductory cultivation arts on the Tian Chen Continent shared the same characteristic: the first layer was particularly easy, the next few layers weren't too difficult, and the ninth or even tenth layer wasn't too challenging. The most difficult part was breaking through from the first layer to the second!

The first layer was the easiest, requiring only the guidance of Qi into the body.

Everyone's body would first absorb some spiritual Qi to improve their physique. Once the body was saturated, the spiritual Qi would remain in the Qi Sea.

Having the first wisp of spiritual Qi in the Qi Sea meant entering the first layer of the Qi Devouring Art.

The second layer was different. It not only required strengthening the spiritual Qi but also a certain "understanding," an understanding of what one's Qi Sea truly was.

In simple terms, it meant "seeing" the Qi Sea.

This was a very mysterious and profound realization.

It could also be considered the first test of the Great Dao for cultivators after embarking on the path of cultivation.

Then, as one can imagine, Little Martial Grand-Aunt's cultivation speed was actually not slow. Before jumping off the cliff, he was just a mortal, but now he had already touched the threshold of the second level of the Qi Devouring Art, and at the moment he stepped onto the high platform...

—He comprehended!

Yes, Little Martial Grand-Aunt did not follow the procedure to give instructions, but smiled silently, obviously distracted.

In this gathering of people, under such public attention, he was able to calm down and gain insight!

Little Martial Grand-Aunt is truly a divine being!

Even a group of exceptionally talented Inner Sect Disciples thought about it from his perspective and felt that they couldn't do it.

With so many people watching, it would be good enough to not be nervous, let alone calm down and comprehend.

Looking at the entire Tian Chen Continent, how many young cultivators can do this with such a state of mind?

A sense of respect arises spontaneously!

Similar thoughts arose in many people's minds: "Although I entered the sect earlier than Little Martial Grand-Aunt and my cultivation realm is higher than his, just this state of mind alone... I am not as good as him!"

On the high platform, the Sect Master, Peak Lords, and Elders standing behind Lu Xun were the first to discover Lu Xun's breakthrough.

They heard Shen Yan mention that Little Martial Grand-Aunt had entered the threshold of cultivation overnight, reaching the first level of the Qi Devouring Art.

This was not fast, but not slow either, far exceeding the speed he should have had with his aptitude.

Had he improved again after only one day?

In one day and one night, he broke through two levels of the Qi Devouring Art!

Did we have this speed back then?

Even when Tian Chen goes live and players arrive, most players will not be able to level up quickly.

Because the experience points for early novice quests are really low, the purpose of the quests is mainly to let everyone become familiar with the game.

Unless you are lucky, like Lu Xun, who can encounter a Mountain Ghost, this kind of "mobile experience pack," and kill it.

In the early stages of the game, players have not yet mastered the correct method of eliminating ghosts and monsters, and do not know to pierce their eyes. Therefore, even if they encounter ghosts and monsters in the early stages, let alone pierce them, they are chased and stabbed by them, okay?

"No, no, screaming," this is the scene when early players encounter ghosts and monsters.

Therefore, Lu Xun's current performance cannot be said to be record-breaking, but it is definitely shocking!

He no longer needs to stand on the high platform to give instructions, because he has already taught the Demon Sect disciples a lesson with his actions:

—The road to cultivation is long, and you must cultivate your mind.

According to the procedure, after the instructions, all disciples need to salute the Martial Grand-Uncle again.

At this moment, everyone saluted willingly.

All the disciples bowed together, their voices louder than before: "We respectfully obey Martial Grand-Uncle's teachings!!!"

Lu Xun stood on the stage, looking at the dark mass of disciples below, feeling a little confused.

"Why are you respectfully obeying the teachings? I thought about the draft for several hours last night and haven't said it yet! I still want to be a plagiarist, give me a chance!"

But since things have come to this, he can only continue to smile kindly, standing high and showing his demeanor.

Fame points finally began to skyrocket at this moment!

At the same time, a confusion arose in everyone's mind:

"What kind of Qi Sea did Little Martial Grand-Aunt see?"

(ps: A new week has begun, please recommend tickets and rewards to hit the krypton gold...Pah, it's the signing list!)