Chen Qing hesitated no longer. He sought out Elder Deng Ziheng and stated his intention to join the True Martial lineage.
Upon hearing this, Deng Ziheng clapped his hands and laughed. "The True Martial lineage has deep foundations. Though it is presently in a trough, it is precisely in need of fresh blood like you! Come, this old man will take you to True Martial Peak at once to meet the Transmission Elder and have your name entered into the register!"
Deng Ziheng then led Chen Qing away from Xuwang Mountain, crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and headed for True Martial Peak.
Along the way, Deng Ziheng was in quite a good mood and gave him detailed instructions. "Senior Brother Pei Tingchun, the Transmission Elder on True Martial Peak, is upright in character. His temper is also the best among the Transmission Elders of the Four Veins, and he is exceptionally patient."
"When you see him later, simply state your intentions truthfully. Once you receive the True Martial lineage's Identity Jade Token, you will be a core disciple of the True Martial lineage from then on. If you need to cultivate any of the True Martial lineage's martial arts in the future, just go to the Transmission Hall and find him."
Chen Qing nodded earnestly. He understood this clearly.
Transmission Elders held exalted status, second only to the vein master. They oversaw a lineage's martial inheritance and were responsible for instructing all disciples. Their strength and prestige were inevitably extremely high, and they knew the sect's martial arts like the back of their hands.
Before long, the two arrived at the Transmission Hall atop True Martial Peak.
The hall was ancient and grand, pervaded by a tranquil and solemn aura.
Within the hall, a stern-looking old man sat cross-legged with his