When Chen Jianghe walked out of the Xingyi Hall's side hall, the square was mostly empty.
Most of the previous candidate disciples had found a place to go, and they went down the mountain together with joy or disappointment, heading to the Anju Inn at the foot of the mountain specially prepared for the candidate disciples.
Zhou Qingyuan Elder was sent outside the hall, standing with his hands behind his hands, the mountain wind blowing the hem of his green robe.
"Chen Jianghe." Elder Zhou spoke in a calm voice, "You hold the iron card to enter, and according to the rules of the sect, you are already a candidate for the inner sect. But after the candidate, there is still a branch "one level"."
Chen Jianghe stopped, turned around and listened.
"Xingyi Sect is divided into five courtyards according to the number of the five elements."
Elder Zhou said slowly, "Golden Pivot Court, Soaring Wood Court, Cangming Court, Flame Chen Court, Thick Earth Court. The five academies each have their own strengths. After entering the inner sect, disciples need to choose one academy to practice, and they will be taught the exclusive martial arts and internal training methods of this academy."
He paused, his gaze passing over Chen Jianghe, towards the mist-shrouded mountains in the distance. "Golden Pivot Court specializes in killing, and practices Xingyi Spear, focusing on interception and attack, both offensive and defensive.
"Soaring Wood Court is in charge of vitality. He practices health and healing, alchemy and medicine, and he also practices Qinggong and hidden weapons."
"Cangming Court masters transformation, practice Xingyi Sword, focus on the combination of internal energy and body skills, and use your mind to guide the sword."
"Flame Chen Court masters the explosion, practice Xingyi Saber, the offensive is violent, and the power is unparalleled."
"Thick Earth Court focuses on defense, practice Xingyi Staff, pay attention to basic training, and fight steadily."
Chen Jianghe Write it down silently.
The division of these five courtyards coincides with the principle of the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements, which shows the integrity of the Xingyi Sect inheritance.
Elder Zhou continued, "Within three days, they will review the list of candidates for this inner sect and select their favorite disciples. Those who are selected will enter our academy to practice and obtain the true transmission; those who are not selected——"
He looked at Chen Jianghe, with a hint of unnoticeable complexity in his eyes. "If you want to stay, you can still enter the inner gate, but you need to do some chores in exchange for practice resources and inner training methods; if you don't want to, you can go down the mountain on your own, and you will not stay at the gate."
Chen Jianghe felt a chill in his heart.
This rule seems loose, but is actually strict.
If you are selected by Court Master, you will have a true inheritance and a bright future;
If you are not selected, even though you are considered an inner sect, you can only rely on yourself in exchange for resources, and your path to cultivation will be many times more difficult.
Going down the mountain on your own means giving up the Xingyi Sect path.
"Disciple understands." Chen Jianghe cupped his fists.
Elder Zhou nodded, took out a plain piece of paper from his sleeve, and handed it to him. "This is the path down the mountain and the direction of Anju Inn. The inn steward will arrange food and accommodation. Three days later, a deacon from the door will go to the inn to convey the results."
"Thank you, elder."
Chen Jianghe took the plain paper, saluted again, turned around and stepped down the stone steps.
Anju Inn is located at the foot of Green Rock Mountain, which is the place Xingyi Sect specially prepared for visitors and candidate disciples.
The inn is not big, but it is clean and tidy, with white walls and black tiles, and copper bells hanging from the eaves, making a tinkling sound when the wind blows.
Chen Jianghe handed the wooden sign, and a steward in his forties with a kind face led him to a guest room on the second floor.
The room is simple, with a bed, a table and a chair, and the window faces the bamboo forest at the back, making it quiet and quiet.
"Young Hero Chen Just wait here." The steward smiled, "Three meals a day will be delivered to the room on time. If there is any news, someone will pass it on."
"Thank you." Chen Jianghe nodded.
The steward left and closed the door.
Chen Jianghe closed his eyes and went through the details of today at the Xingyi Hall in his mind.
When Elder Zhou examined the root bones, he was surprised at first. When the "five shapes" were reported, the Elder Sun frowned slightly. Although Elder Wu was gentle, he only said "rare".
Five Forms Root Bone, turning into energy at the age of eighteen.
In Yilin County, this is a talent that is enough to shock the whole city. But in the Xingyi Sect, where all the talents are gathered here, it is only average.
Among the candidates in the same batch, there are Zhao Mingxuan with Six Forms and even more amazing Shen Qingyan with Seven Forms Root Bone.
My own "five shapes", sandwiched among them, seemed ordinary.
"Wait." He opened his eyes, his eyes calm and calm.
Just three days.
He took off his bag and took out the book <Vajra Skill>.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Vajra Skill (entry)]
[Progress:15%]
Xingyi Sect Uchiyama, Golden Pivot Court.
Court Master Shen Hao is sitting behind the big red sandalwood case, holding in his hand the list of disciples who passed the test today.
He was about fifty years old, with a resolute face, his eyes were open and closed, and his hands were broad and thick, with thick knuckles. He had obviously been holding a gun all year round.
Even just sitting there, there is a chilling air naturally exuding around him.
His eyes moved slowly on the roster, and finally stopped at the three words "Chen Jianghe".
"Yilin Branch Hall, Li Chengyue recommended----" Shen Hao whispered to himself, with complicated eyes.
Back then, Li Chengyue was Golden Pivot Court's most dazzling genius, and also his Shen Hao's most admired senior brother.
At the age of twenty-two, he broke through Gangjin, and at the age of thirty, he touched the threshold of True Essence. He was in the limelight and received high hopes from everyone in the family.
At that time, Shen Hao's younger brother Shen Yun was one of Li Chengyue's seven fellow juniors.
In that tragic ambush, Shen Yun died. He died under random knives and no bones were left.
Although Li Chengyue protected another junior brother from the siege, he was hit by Bone-Eroding Poison. The foundation of Gangjin was damaged, and True Essence's path was cut off.
Shen Hao once hated Li Chengyue. I hated myself for why this talented senior brother could not protect his younger brother, hated him for taking on that mission, hated him for why he came back alive.
But later he learned more about the inside story: it was a carefully planned conspiracy, and the other party sent out one True Essence Realm and five Gang Force Peak, which was a sure-fire situation.
Li Chengyue was able to protect one person and fight his way out, which is already a great effort.
Later, Li Chengyue became disheartened and asked to leave the mountain. He returned to Yilin County and opened a dilapidated martial arts gym, where he stayed for twenty years.
Shen Hao looked at the name "Chen Jianghe" on the name list, his eyes dim and unclear.
Li Chengyue has never recommended anyone back to the mountain for so many years, but now he suddenly sent a disciple, the eighteen-year-old Hua Jin----
Shen Hao's fingers tapped lightly on the roster.
Five Forms Root Bone, turned into strength at the age of eighteen. Among ordinary disciples, it is considered good. But for Golden Pivot Court---- it is not enough.
Golden Pivot Court is the head of the Five Courts of Xingyi Sect. He specializes in killing and practicing marksmanship. He has always only accepted talented disciples with good bones and perseverance, who are the most promising to challenge Gangjin and even True Essence.
More importantly----Shen Hao close your eyes.
He seemed to see the smile of his younger brother Shen Yun on the day he left home, saw the mutilated body pieced together, and saw Li Chengyue's lifeless eyes when he returned to the mountain.
Li Chengyue's disciple----
Shen Hao slowly opened his eyes, his eyes already filled with indifference.
He crossed out the name "Chen Jianghe" from the candidate list of Golden Pivot Court, writing decisively without any hesitation.
Li Chengyue What happened back then was too deeply involved and the grievances were too complicated.
This Chen Jianghe, if you are really talented, you can also practice in other monasteries.
But Golden Pivot Court----No need.
Shen Hao's eyes moved to the other two names on the roster -
"Zhao Mingxuan, Shen Qingyan"
This is the disciple Golden Pivot Court should have.
At the same moment, Cangming Court.
Court Master Liu Tinglan Wearing a green shirt, holding a roster, he was discussing with two elders beside him.
"This year, there are a few good seedlings." An elder stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Shen Qingyan Seven Forms Root Bone, Zhao Mingxuan Six Forms bones, they all entered Hua Jin at the age of sixteen or seventeen, and the future is promising."
Liu Tinglan nodded slightly, glanced across the roster, and suddenly stopped at a certain place.
"Chen Jianghe----Li Chengyue's apprentice?"
The elder beside him nodded. "Exactly. Five Forms Root Bone. He became strong at the age of eighteen, which is pretty good. But----"
He paused and whispered, "Just now there was news from Golden Pivot Court that Shen Court Master did not choose this person.
Liu Tinglan raised his eyebrows slightly. "Oh?"
"It is said that Shen Court Master has always been brooding about what happened to Li Chengyue." The elder's voice was lowered, "Shen Yue's death is related to Li Chengyue after all."
Liu Tinglan was silent for a moment and slowly shook his head.
The grievances and grievances in the world are unclear.
Li Chengyue What happened back then has long been concluded by the family. It was a conspiracy and it was not his fault.
But the dead are dead after all, and it is normal for the living to have resentments in their hearts.
But this resentment should not be implicated in the next generation of disciples.
But----
Liu Tinglan looked at the name "Chen Jianghe" and weighed it in his mind.
Five Forms Root Bone, the middle and upper position.
It is good to gain strength at the age of eighteen, but it is not indispensable when it comes to Cangming Court.
Cangming Court majors in swordsmanship and has extremely high requirements on his disciples' understanding and body skills.
Although the root bone is important, it is not the only one.
But Chen Jianghe is not only a disciple of Li Chengyue, but also has an old grudge with Shen Hao. If he is admitted to the hospital, he will inevitably have quarrels with Golden Pivot Court.
It's not worth it for a disciple of Five Forms Root Bone.
Liu Tinglan picked up the pen, tapped next to the name "Chen Jianghe", and turned over.
Flame Chen Court.
Court Master Lie Fentian is a strong man with a beard on his face. At this moment, he is sitting on a big tiger leather chair, staring at the roster in his hand.
"Shen Qingyan, Seven Forms Root Bone----Okay! I want this!"
"Zhao Mingxuan, Six Forms bones----not bad!"
He read all the way until he saw the words "Chen Jianghe" and frowned.
"Li Chengyue's apprentice?" Lie Fentian said in a rough voice, "Five Forms Root Bone----so-so."
The deacon on the side reported in a low voice, "Court Master, Golden Pivot Court Shen Court Master didn't choose this person, Cangming Court Liu Court Master didn't choose either."
Lie Fentian stared. "If they don't choose, I have to choose? What's the truth!"
The deacon said sarcastically, "This disciple doesn't mean that - I just think that after all, this boy is a disciple of Master Li Chengyue, and he can be considered as one of my Xingyi Sect lineage. If the five academies don't accept him, I'm afraid -"
"Afraid of what?" Lie Fentian snorted, "I Flame Chen Court am practicing swordsmanship! What I focus on is pleasure! Five Forms Root Bone, who has become strong at the age of eighteen, is considered a figure outside, but is not worthy of my attention here!"
He paused, touched his chin and said, "Besides, Shen Hao didn't accept that guy. If I accept it, wouldn't it be a slap in his face? What happened to Li Chengyue back then - hey, Shen Hao has been holding a grudge for twenty years. I can't get into trouble with him just because of a Five Forms Root Bone kid."
After that, he waved his hand. "Don't want this! Next one!"
Thick Earth Court.
Court Master Shi Zhenyue is a middle-aged man with a simple face and a stocky figure. He is looking through the roster carefully at the moment.
He read slowly, pausing for a long time on each page, sometimes nodding, sometimes shaking his head.
"The bones are the foundation, but the mind is more important." Shi Zhenyue murmured to himself, "Thick Earth Court practice the stick method, pay attention to steady and steady attack, endure loneliness, endure hardship----"
When he saw "Chen Jianghe", he paused.
"Five Forms Root Bone, who transformed his energy at the age of eighteen—if he can cultivate to such a level in a small place, his character should not be bad."
While he was pondering, a disciple quickly walked in and reported in a low voice the situation of Golden Pivot Court, Cangming Court, and Flame Chen Court.
Shi Zhenyue was silent for a long time after listening.
Among the five houses, Thick Earth Court is only stronger than Soaring Wood Court. It has always kept a low profile and is unwilling to offend other houses.
Shen Hao has an old grudge against Li Chengyue, and everyone knows about it.
Now none of the three houses have chosen Chen Jianghe. If he had chosen——
Shi Zhenyue sighed.
Thick Earth Court is already weak, and if there is any further rift between Golden Pivot Court and Golden Pivot Court due to this incident, the gain will outweigh the loss.
He picked up his pen and lightly scratched next to the name "Chen Jianghe", and finally landed on the name of another disciple who was less talented but had a calm mind.
Soaring Wood Court.
Court Master Han Shuitian This year, he is three in seventy. His beard and hair are all white, his face is clear, and his moon-white Daoist robe is spotless.
At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged on the futon in the quiet room, with his eyes slightly closed and his breathing long, as if all the disturbances in the outside world had nothing to do with him.
The roster lay quietly on the low table in front of me, from beginning to end, with no page turned.
A young female disciple walked in softly and whispered, "Court Master, all the other four houses have selected disciples, Golden Pivot Court has accepted six people including Zhao Mingxuan, Cangming Court has accepted Shen Qingyan Five people including E, four people were accepted by Flame Chen Court, and three people were accepted by Thick Earth Court -- only two people, Chen Jianghe and Lin Yan, were not selected by any hospital."
Han Shuitian didn't even raise his eyelids, he just said calmly, "I know."
The female disciple hesitated for a moment and then said, "That Chen Jianghe---- is, after all, the disciple of Master Li Chengyue. If the five academies do not accept him, I'm afraid----"
"What are you afraid of?" Han Shuitian slowly opened his eyes, with a calm look in his eyes that had experienced many vicissitudes of life. "The sect rules do not stipulate that candidates for the inner sect must enter the fifth academy. Those who have not entered the fifth academy can still be inner sect disciples and can still exchange cultivation resources on their own. The road has not been cut off."
The female disciple lowered her head. "Yes."
Han Shuitian closed his eyes again and stopped talking.
In the quiet room, there was only the scent of sandalwood and the sound of long breathing.