Successfully Joining the War God Temple

Soon, the remaining few also finished their tests. Four were eliminated, and two passed.

After the tests, those who were eliminated gradually left the great hall.

Looking at the four who passed the entrance test, He Yanjun smiled and said, "Chen Yu, Chen Lin, Pan Ran, Zhou Le, congratulations first for becoming a member of the War God Temple. Once the registration is complete, you may leave. If you wish to participate in the Demon Slayer Envoy test a few days from now, you can also tell me, and I will apply for a test slot for you with the War God Temple. I hope you will all diligently slay demons and carve out more territory for humanity in the future."

Hearing this, Chen Yu, Chen Lin, Pan Ran, and Zhou Le's eyes were immediately filled with irrepressible joy.

If He Yanjun hadn't been present, they probably would have already been shouting with excitement.

"Everyone, follow me to register now! You can leave after it's done," He Yanjun said with a smile.

Lu Cheng, who had been silently observing their tests, suddenly appeared before them.

"Head Instructor, the entrance test is complete!" He Yanjun said respectfully upon seeing him.

"Such speed!"

Chen Lin looked at the suddenly appearing Lu Cheng, a trace of shock flashing in his eyes.

Lu Cheng's gaze swept over Chen Lin and the other three. In an instant, Chen Lin felt as if Lu Cheng's eyes were like black holes, and he was instantly drawn into them.

However, Chen Lin only zoned out for a moment before snapping out of it with a jolt.

Looking at the three beside him who were still in a daze, Chen Lin couldn't help but think in surprise, So terrifying. Just one look made me lose focus. This strength is simply too formidable?

If he were to fight this person, the opponent probably wouldn't need much effort. Just one look, one swing of a weapon, and his life would likely be forfeit.

Lu Cheng saw that Chen Lin had regained consciousness so quickly and looked at him again with surprise, smiling and praising, "Not bad, not bad. Your soul strength is very high. Work hard in the future, and your future achievements will be limitless!"

With that, he left the great hall with his hands behind his back.

He Yanjun, who had been standing by without a word, saw how highly the Head Instructor Lu Cheng regarded Chen Lin. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his gaze towards Chen Lin shifted from appreciation to eagerness.

"What just happened?"

"What happened to me just now?"

Not long after Lu Cheng left, Chen Yu and the other two also came out of their dazed state.

The three looked at each other and then recalled what had just happened, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Regardless of whether it was Chen Yu, Pan Ran, or Zhou Le, they had considerable insight given their cultivation level.

The mere glance Lu Cheng had given them revealed a strength so unfathomable that they understood he was the most powerful person they had ever encountered in their martial arts journey.

"You three, follow me!"

He Yanjun smiled as he observed their reactions, without any hint of contempt. He saw in Chen Yu and the others a reflection of himself from long ago.

When he first joined the War God Temple, Lu Cheng had done the same to him. It had taken him several days to recover from the shock, and it only spurred him to practice martial arts more diligently.

He Yanjun led them to the brush holder room, where he handled their identity registration and applications for the Demon Slayer Envoy assessment. He then said, "Your identity jade tokens will be ready in two days. Remember to come here to collect them."

Seeing them nod, He Yanjun continued with a serious expression, "Also, I must remind you again: once you decide to participate in the Demon Slayer Envoy assessment, you cannot withdraw midway. If you are killed by a demonic beast during the assessment, the War God Temple bears no responsibility. You should consider this carefully; it's not too late to withdraw now."

Chen Lin and the other three considered for a moment and then shook their heads.

He Yanjun nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Since you have chosen to continue with the Demon Slayer Envoy assessment, I will not say any more. We will gather at the War God Temple in eight days. I wish you all the best!"

After speaking, He Yanjun took out several identical cultivation technique manuals and placed them in front of them.

Chen Lin looked up and saw that all the book covers were inscribed with the same title: Mysterious Origin Body Tempering Technique.

Seeing their curious expressions, He Yanjun's expression turned serious. "This is a very famous Essence Refining Body Tempering Cultivation Method of our temple, called the Mysterious Origin Body Tempering Technique. It is countless times stronger than the basic body tempering methods you have practiced before. It is a mandatory fourth-grade cultivation method for our War God Temple members. You now have the qualification to cultivate it. Do not be negligent, and do not spread it outside, or the consequences should be obvious!"

"Yes!"

A flicker of excitement couldn't help but flash in Chen Lin's eyes.

After more than a month of understanding, Chen Lin had long known that the reason martial artists' bodies were so powerful, and why some top martial artists could split mountains and fly through the air, was all due to cultivating special body tempering and breathing techniques.

Body tempering techniques used the spiritual energy between heaven and earth to continuously refine the skin, flesh, bones, internal organs, and so on, pushing the martial artist's physique to an incredible level of strength. This laid a solid foundation for the martial artist's next stage of cultivation: Essence Swallowing and Qi Transformation.

Breathing techniques were the cultivation methods for Essence Swallowing and Qi Transformation. Through years of continuously absorbing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, martial artists would then circulate it through special techniques, transforming it into True Qi that their bodies could store and use, thereby enhancing their own strength.

When a martial artist's strength reached a certain level, their power would be measured in tons, their speed in Mach numbers, and splitting mountains and flying through the air would be trivial.

"Memorize this cultivation method carefully. Once you have tempered your bodies to the Martial Ancestor level, the temple has many Super Grade Cultivation Methods. Those are first-class Essence Swallowing and Qi Refining techniques, renowned throughout the Eighty-One Cities of the Five Nations. You must cultivate diligently!"

Just as Chen Lin and the others were secretly rejoicing at obtaining an advanced body tempering method, He Yanjun dropped another bombshell, adding anticipation to their joy.

It was known that while high-quality body tempering methods were precious in the Eighty-One Cities of the Five Nations, they were not impossible to obtain. With money, one could wait for major auction houses to eventually offer them.

However, high-quality breathing techniques were another matter entirely. Forget buying them with money; even joining certain sects and factions wouldn't grant one the chance to even glimpse them without achieving a certain status, let alone learn them.

It was only because the strongest individuals in the War God Temple and the Martial Arts Academy possessed unparalleled strength that they had such magnanimity, unafraid of others surpassing them after learning their ultimate skills.

The group stopped talking, and each picked up a manual, concentrating on memorizing it intently.