Soaring Wood Court, retreat room.
Chen Jianghe was sitting cross-legged on the couch, his eyes slightly closed, and his breathing was long and deep.
After half a year of seclusion, the vigor in his body became more and more restrained. Sitting there now, he looked like a dead tree, lifeless.
Only deep in the Dantian, a wisp of extremely pure power slowly circulates, pulling the Qi and blood throughout the body to resonate with each cycle.
That is a sign that the second level of <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> "Flawless" is about to be completed.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Withered Wood Meets Spring Art(Flawless 90%)]
Chen Jianghe slowly opened his eyes.
In the past six months, he has repaired the second level of <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> to 90%, just one step short of it. By then, Gang Qi will be born on its own, which will be Initiation of Gang Force.
In the past six months, he has been to Armory several times and read all the medical classics about "Gang Jin Backlash" and "
"Bone-Eroding Poison" records still only have a few scattered lines. "This injury is difficult to treat, and rare treasures are needed to warm and nourish the meridians."
"Those who apply this poison will have their foundation destroyed, and it cannot be reversed unless it is due to fate."
No more.
Chen Jianghe closed his eyes.
Master is still lying on the couch Yilin County, unconscious to this day.
Su Derong asks someone to send a letter every half month, and the letter always contains the same words - "Master Li's pulse is stable, but he is still unconscious", "Physician Qin said he needs to be patient and rest", "Junior brother, don't think about it".
Don't think about it.
How can you not read it?
Chen Jianghe Clenched his fists.
He needs stronger strength and a higher status to have access to those "rare treasures" and to find that "big opportunity".
Gang Jin.
Only when you step into Gang Jin, Xingyi Sect, can you truly enter the palace, and only then can you be qualified to enter the third floor of Armory.
Just as he was about to continue his retreat, there was a sudden noise outside the courtyard gate.
That sound passed through the courtyard wall and the bamboo forest, and it shouldn't have reached this place.
But the person who spoke seemed to have deliberately raised his voice, and every word floated into the quiet room very clearly.
"----Do you know that Chen Jianghe?"
"You know, Soaring Wood Court's, Caoshui Ferry picked Caoshui Gang with one shot. I heard he's quite powerful."
"Awesome? Hey, do you know who his master is?"
"Who?"
"Li Chengyue."
"Li Chengyue? This name----sounds familiar----"
"The genius of Golden Pivot Court twenty years ago, broke through at the age of twenty-two, and touched the threshold of True Essence at the age of thirty. Isn't it amazing?
"Then why haven't you heard of this person?"
"Because he is useless."
The voice paused, with unabashed ridicule. "Twenty years ago, he accepted a mission, was ambushed, and his junior brother died in battle. He himself was poisoned, and the foundation of his strength was completely destroyed. He rolled out of the Xingyi Sect in despair, and ran to a shabby place like Yilin County to open a martial arts gym. A genius? He is nothing but a waste."
"Hahahahaha"
A burst of wanton laughter.
"Well, since Chen Jianghe is the disciple of that trash, that's all. Caoshui Gang? They're just a bunch of rabble. If we, Golden Pivot Court, are at the peak of their strength, we can also pick them. What's there to brag about?"
"That's right, a Soaring Wood Court is trained in medical concealed weapons. What qualifications does he have to play with our Golden Pivot Court's gun? If Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear falls into his hands, it's a waste!"
Chen Jianghe's eyes slowly opened.
There was peace in his eyes.
But beneath that calmness, there was a cold light looming.
The master is the most untouchable villain in his heart.
He can endure others' contempt for him, he can endure making things difficult for him, and he can endure cynicism.
But Master can't.
In that ambush, the master protected his junior brother from the siege, but he himself was poisoned and his foundation was destroyed. He has been silent for twenty years.
Such people should not be insulted like this.
Chen Jianghe stood up, put on his robe, and pushed out the door.
Outside the courtyard gate, five figures stood on the edge of the bamboo forest.
The leader was a man in his mid-twenties, with a stern face and wearing Golden Pivot Court costume.
There were four people standing behind him, all dressed in Golden Pivot Court. All of them had strong auras and were at the peak of their energy.
The leader was just getting excited when he saw Chen Jianghe pushing the door open. He was slightly startled, and then a smile appeared on his lips.
"Hey, isn't this Junior Brother Chen? Why, the retreat was disturbed? Forgive me, we spoke too loudly."
He cupped his fists, his posture was extremely perfunctory, and his eyes were full of provocation.
Chen Jianghe looked at him and slowly said, "Who are you?"
"Me?" The man smiled, "Golden Pivot Court, Zhao Kun. Peak of strength, five years of entry. Junior Brother Chen should have heard of my name, right?"
Chen Jianghe did not answer.
Zhao Kun.
He had indeed heard of this name.
Sun Yuhai's direct disciple, Golden Pivot Court is the leader of the Huajin generation, and it is said that he is expected to enter Gangjin within three to five years.
"Junior Brother Chen," Zhao Kun stepped forward with a bright smile, "We were chatting just now and mentioned that Master Li Chengyue. Would you mind if you said he was a waste? What we are telling the truth is that the genius 20 years ago is just a man who runs a martial arts gym in a small county - what is that called? By the way, he has a broken home."
The four disciples behind him burst into laughter again.
Chen Jianghe still didn't move.
He just looked at Zhao Kun, his eyes were strangely calm.
"Finished?" he asked.
Zhao Kun was startled. "What?"
"If you're finished, get out." Chen Jianghe turned around and walked towards the courtyard.
Zhao Kun's expression changed.
He didn't expect that Chen Jianghe could be so calm. According to his plan, Chen Jianghe should be furious, should take action, and should be given a legitimate opportunity to "discuss" with him.
At that time, he can trample this disciple of Soaring Wood Court, who is valued by Court Master, under his feet in front of everyone, and let everyone see that Golden Pivot Court's marksmanship is not something that just any cat or dog can learn.
But Chen Jianghe actually turned around and left?
"Stop!" Zhao Kun said sternly.
Chen Jianghe keeps walking.
Zhao Kun's face was ashen and he was about to catch up.
Chen Jianghe suddenly stopped.
He did not look back, but tilted his head slightly. "Martial Sharpening Platform. In an hour. You five, come together."
Zhao Kun was stunned.
The four disciples behind him were also stunned.
Come together?
A Soaring Wood Court actually wants to challenge Golden Pivot Court, the fifth peak of Huajin?
"Okay!" Zhao Kun came back to his senses, with a ferocious smile on his face, "Junior Brother Chen is so brave! It's up to you! An hour later, Martial Sharpening Platform, I, Golden Pivot Court, will be five at the peak of my Huajin, and I will teach Junior Brother Chen a clever move!"
Chen Jianghe did not answer.
He opened the door to enter and closed the door.
Zhao Kun sneered and waved to the four people behind him, "Let's go! Go back and prepare! Let this Soaring Wood Court trash know what Golden Pivot Court's marksmanship is!"
In the quiet room, Chen Jianghe closed his eyes and adjusted his breath for a moment.
Then, he opened his eyes and took the Abyss Settler Spear from the wall.
The body of the gun is cold, and the tip of the gun is as cold as a star.
He raised his hand and gently stroked the barrel of the gun.
He suddenly remembered what Liu Shuling said to him that day at Sharpening Martial Cliff: "If you are defeated by a disciple of Golden Pivot Court, I will have no shame to stand up for you."
Chen Jianghe The corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a very faint smile.
He mentioned Abyss Settler Spear and pushed out the door.
After taking three steps, I suddenly remembered something and looked at the sunlight.
Then, he turned around and walked in the direction of Sharpening Martial Cliff.
Sharpening Martial Cliff.
Liu Shuling was practicing boxing when he saw Chen Jianghe approaching with a gun, his eyebrows raised slightly.
"Evicted?"
"Yes." Chen Jianghe clasped his fists, "Senior sister, I have something to ask of you."
Liu Shuling stopped and looked at him. "Say."
"An hour later, Golden Pivot Court Martial Sharpening Platform, the disciple will compete with Golden Pivot Court, the fifth peak of Huajin. I would like to ask my senior sister to be a witness."
Liu Shuling pupils shrink.
She stared at Chen Jianghe for a moment and suddenly smiled. The smile was hearty, with a bit of appreciation and a bit of expectation.
"The five peaks of energy?" she asked.
"Yes."
"Are you sure?"
Chen Jianghe was silent for a moment and said slowly, "Disciple, I don't know."
Liu Shuling smiled even deeper, "How dare you accept the challenge even if you don't know?"
Chen Jianghe looked at her with calm eyes. "They insulted our master."
Liu Shuling nodded.
She walked aside, picked up her robe and put it on, clapped her hands and said, "Let's go."
"Sister?"
"Let's go." Liu Shuling strode down the cliff, "I said at the beginning that I would not take action in a battle of the same level. But if any old guy has evil intentions, I don't mind letting them see. Not everyone can bully me, Soaring Wood Court."
Chen Jianghe looked at that burly back and was slightly startled.
Then, he picked up his gun and followed.
Golden Pivot Court, Martial Sharpening Platform.
This is a bluestone arena with a height of three feet and a radius of ten feet. It is located in front of the main hall of Golden Pivot Court. It is a place for Golden Pivot Court disciples to compete and compete.
At this moment, there were nearly a hundred people surrounding the arena.
Golden Pivot Court disciples accounted for the majority, and there were also disciples from other four courtyards who came after hearing the news. They gathered outside the crowd, whispering to each other, and discussing.
"Have you heard? Soaring Wood Court, that Chen Jianghe, wants to challenge Golden Pivot Court to the peak of five levels of energy alone!"
"One person picks five? Are you crazy?"
"Hey, I chose the master of Caoshui Gang, and he is very arrogant."
"Caoshui Gang? They're just a bunch of rabble. Can they compete with the peak of our Golden Pivot Court's energy?"
"That's right, senior brother Zhao Kun has been in the martial arts for five years, and his marksmanship has reached the level of transformation. He is only one step away from the power of transformation. The other four senior brothers are also the best at the peak of transformation. Five against one? Isn't that bullying?"
"Bullying people? He said it himself." Who is to blame?"
Chen Jianghe comes with a gun.
His steps were not fast, and with each step he took, the aura around him became stronger.
When he reached the edge of the ring, his whole body was as tall as a mountain, and he had a breathtaking aura.
The crowd automatically moved out of the way.
Chen Jianghe steps into the ring.
Opposite the ring, five figures stood side by side.
Zhao Kun is in the middle, holding a bright silver spear with a snow-white tassel.
There are two people on the left, one is stocky and wields a heavy gun, the other is tall and lean and strong and wields a double-pointed gun.
Of the two people on the right, one has a sinister face and the tip of his gun glows with a cold blue light, while the other is silent and has a gun body as black as ink.
Five spears and five momentums are all at the peak of energy.
"Junior Brother Chen." Zhao Kun spoke, his voice was not loud, but it spread clearly throughout the entire audience, "You and I have no grievances or grudges, we are just comparing notes. If Junior Brother admits defeat, we will not be in trouble."
He said this beautifully, but the coldness in his eyes betrayed his true thoughts.
Somewhere under the stage, Sun Yuhai stood with his hands behind his hands, his face as gloomy as water.
He and Chen Jianghe's eyes touched lightly in mid-air, and the corners of their lips twitched slightly, revealing a very faint and malicious smile.
It seems to be saying: Once you're here, don't even think about leaving.
Chen Jianghe looked away.
He slowly pulled out the Abyss Settler Spear and pointed the tip of the gun diagonally at the ground.
"Stop talking nonsense. Let's go together."
On the stage, Zhao Kun was so angry that he laughed back, "Okay! Okay! Since you are seeking death, don't blame us for bullying the minority!"
He waved his hand suddenly. "Up!"
The four people behind him jumped out together!
Zhao Kun took the lead, with the spear in his hand coming out of the hole like a poisonous snake, piercing Chen Jianghe's throat!
The two people behind him swept to the left and right, blocking Chen Jianghe's dodge space!
The last two people circled behind Chen Jianghe, and four guns stabbed at him from different angles at the same time!
Five guns arrived at once, blocking all escape routes!
Everyone in the audience held their breath.
This blow, at the peak of Ordinary Transformation Strength, would definitely result in death!
Chen Jianghe moved.
He didn't retreat.
Abyss Settler Spear suddenly bounced up, and the gun body turned sideways, like an iron rope across the river!
"Dang-!!!"
Five guns stabbed Abyss Settler Spear almost simultaneously, causing sparks to fly!
The huge impact made the four people's mouths numb, and they almost lost their spears!
But Chen Jianghe didn't move at all.
The muscles in his arms were tense and veins popped out, and he withstood the blow forcefully!
"How is this possible?!" A Golden Pivot Court disciple lost his voice in shock.
They are all at the peak of their strength. If the five of them work together to strike, even half a step of strength will have to temporarily avoid the edge!
But Chen Jianghe is hard-connected from the front!
Chen Jianghe didn't give them time to be shocked.
Abyss Settler Spear suddenly shook and knocked away the five guns!
The next moment, the gun shot out like a dragon!
The gun body was as heavy as a mountain, and it fell on the head!
Zhao Kun was the first to bear the brunt and blocked with his spear.
"Clang--!"
His arms trembled violently, the tiger's mouth cracked, and he was knocked down to one knee, and the bluestone table cracked!
Before he could get up, Chen Jianghe's second shot had arrived!
The tip of the spear was like Thunderous Might, piercing Zhao Kun's chest!
Zhao Kun's souls were all at risk, so he tried his best to dodge sideways!
The tip of the spear grazed his ribs and opened a bloody wound!
"Save me!" Zhao Kun shouted in a hissing voice.
The four of them just woke up from a dream and attacked together!
Chen Jianghe put the gun away, twisted around, and swept the tail of the gun across!
"Bang!"
One person's gun was swept away, and the whole person staggered back!
Chen Jianghe moves forward, the tip of the gun connects!
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
Three spear flowers bloomed at the same time, piercing the throats of three people!
The three people retreated in shock, the tip of the spear barely grazing their throats, and they broke into a cold sweat!
From the time Chen Jianghe was released until now, it has only lasted ten breaths.
Five of them were at the peak of their energy, one was injured and four retreated.
Martial Sharpening Platform was silent.
Everyone stared at this scene with wide eyes and disbelief.
That is the peak of five Huajin!
Under the Chen Jianghe gun, he was as vulnerable as a child!
"How could this kid's marksmanship be so terrifying?" someone murmured.
"Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear----How long has he been practicing?"
"Three months? Or half a year?"
"Fart! I've been practicing for five years and I still haven't gotten this good!"
In shock, Zhao Kun covered the wound under his ribs, his face pale.
He looked at Chen Jianghe, his eyes full of fear.
"You----you----"
"Shut up."
Chen Jianghe interrupted him, pointing his gun at the remaining four people.
"Come again."
The four people looked at each other, determination flashing in their eyes.
They know that if they lose today, Golden Pivot Court's face will be completely lost!
"Come together! Let's fight!"
The four people roared at the same time, and the guns were fired again!
With this attack, the four of them had no reservations and used all they had learned throughout their lives!
The four guns are like four angry dragons, stabbing Chen Jianghe from four directions at the same time!
The gun's light pierced the air and its roar was ear-piercing!
This blow was one that even half a step of strength would not dare to hit!
Chen Jianghe's eyes flashed coldly.
He didn't retreat.
Abyss Settler Spear is lying in front of him, and the energy and blood all over his body are rushing!
The gun body trembled violently, and the gun's glow skyrocketed three feet!
His whole body was like an arrow, rushing straight towards the person in front of him!
The man's pupils shrank suddenly, and he stabbed out with all his strength!
"Clang--!"
The two guns struck each other, and the man lost his hand with the spear. He was shaken and flew backwards, hitting the audience hard!
Chen Jianghe kept his feet down and turned his gun around!
The tip of the spear turned into dots of cold stars, overwhelmingly covering the remaining three people!
The three people tried their best to block, but they couldn't stop the rain-like attack!
"Ding-ding-ding-ding--!"
The sound of gold and iron chiming together is as dense as a sudden rain!
After three breaths, the three guns were released simultaneously and inserted into the edge of Martial Sharpening Platform!
The three people covered the bloody tiger's mouth, their faces turned ashen.
Five of them, who were at the peak of their power, were all defeated.
Martial Sharpening Platform There is dead silence.
Everyone stared blankly at the figure in green standing on the stage holding a gun, speechless.
Chen Jianghe put away his gun and stood up.
His clothes were stained with blood, some were his own, and more were those of the Golden Pivot Court five.
The wound on the chest was still oozing blood, which was left by a Golden Pivot Court disciple's deathbed counterattack.
But he stood there, his back straight, like a spear thrust into the bluestone.
He looked past the five people and landed somewhere under the stage again.
Sun Yuhai still stood with his hands behind his back, his face as gloomy as iron.
Those turbid old eyes were filled with anger, resentment, and a trace of fear.
He didn't expect that this junior Five Forms Root Bone would become so strong after being in seclusion for half a year.
Five of them were at the peak of their energy, and all of them were defeated within thirty breaths.
"You are so brave!" Sun Yuhai said in a cold voice, "You broke into my Golden Pivot Court and seriously injured a fellow disciple. According to the rules of the sect, you will lose your cultivation and be expelled from the sect!"
Chen Jianghe looked at him, his expression unchanged.
"Elder Sun." He spoke in a low voice, "Your disciples insulted their ancestors on the mountain road, using filthy words. I clean up the family for Golden Pivot Court, why not?"
Sun Yuhai is stuck.
Of course he knew what those disciples were doing.
This is what he ordered.
But he didn't expect that this Chen Jianghe would dare to take action directly, and do so ruthlessly!
"Insolent!" Sun Yuhai said sternly, "It's not your Soaring Wood Court's turn to comment on what my Golden Pivot Court disciple says and does! You hurt five of me today, which is contempt for Golden Pivot Court! Someone, get it for me!"
The seven or eight disciples behind him looked at each other and stepped forward.
Chen Jianghe Hold the spear tightly.
His eyes swept over the disciples and landed on Sun Yuhai's face.
"Elder Sun." He spoke slowly, "If you want to take action, my disciple will accompany you. Just--
He paused and said word by word, "Are you sure you want to bully the big and the small in public?"
Sun Yuhai pupils shrink.
Of course he wanted to kill this kid with his own hands.
But in front of everyone, he, a Golden Pivot Court elder, took action against a Soaring Wood Court disciple----
When word spreads out, where does Golden Pivot Court's face go?
More importantly, over there Shen Hao----
While he was hesitating, a hearty female voice suddenly came from down the mountain road. "Elder Sun is so majestic.
Everyone followed the sound.
A tall figure was striding up the mountain road.
Liu Shuling.
She was still dressed in smart clothes, her arms were exposed, and her muscle lines looked like cast iron in the sunlight.
Liu Shuling walked to Chen Jianghe, glanced at Sun Yuhai, and then at the group of Golden Pivot Court disciples behind him, grinned, showing his white teeth. "Why, Elder Sun is trying to bully the small with the more? Or does he want to bully the small with the big? How about we fight first and let the juniors see the excitement?"
Sun Yuhai's face was ashen.
Liu Shuling is Grandmastery of Gang Force. In a real fight, he may not be his opponent.
What's more, this woman is famous for protecting her shortcomings. If she really takes action, she will definitely dare to kill him.
"Liu Shuling!" Sun Yuhai gritted his teeth, "Your Soaring Wood Court disciple broke into my Golden Pivot Court and severely injured five of my disciples. How dare you protect me?"
Liu Shuling said "Oh", turned back to look at Sun Yuhai, spread his hands and said, "What's wrong with the cover-up? Besides, it was you Golden Pivot Court who made the mistake first, so you deserve to be beaten."
Sun Yuhai was so angry that he was shaking all over. "You--!"
At this moment, a deep voice came from above the mountain road. "That's enough."
Everyone followed the sound and moved out of the way.
Shen Hao strode forward.
He was wearing a dark green robe, with a serious expression on his face. He looked across the mess on the ground and landed on the figure in green standing with a gun.
Chen Jianghe looked at him, cupped his fists and saluted. "Soaring Wood Court disciple Chen Jianghe has met Shen Court Master."
Shen Hao said nothing.
His eyes stayed on Chen Jianghe for a moment, then swept across the five embarrassed Golden Pivot Court disciples, and finally landed on Sun Yuhai in the audience.
"Elder Sun."
He spoke with unquestionable pressure, "Do you know your guilt?"
Sun Yuhai's complexion suddenly changed.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was stared at by Shen Hao and was speechless.
"Instructing disciples to insult fellow teachers is one of them.
"Instigating disciples to surround and kill fellow disciples is the second one."
"Not repenting after defeat, but still holding a grudge, these are the third."
Shen Hao said every word, Sun Yuhai's face turned pale.
"Three crimes will be punished simultaneously, three years of confinement, and you will have to face the wall and think about your mistakes."
Sun Yuhai was shaking all over.
"Court Master! I-"
"Shut up." Shen Hao interrupted him, "Because you are old and this is your first offender, I will give you a lighter sentence. If you dare to speak more, you will lose your cultivation and be expelled from the school!"
Sun Yuhai turned pale and finally lowered his head.
Two Golden Pivot Court disciples came forward and took him away.
Shen Hao then turned to Chen Jianghe.
He looked at him with extremely complicated eyes.
After a long time, he slowly said, "You are fine."
Just three words, but everyone present looked at each other in shock.
Golden Pivot Court master, True Essence Realm master, actually praised a Soaring Wood Court disciple in public?
Chen Jianghe's expression remained unchanged, and he clasped his fists again. "Court Master is ridiculous. Disciple, if you are brave, please Court Master fulfill the promise of that day."
Shen Hao was startled, then smiled bitterly.
"Don't worry, I, Shen Hao, keep my word." He took out a roll of ancient animal skins from his arms and threw it to Chen Jianghe, "This is Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear Intent Interpretation, which contains the cultivation experience of Golden Pivot Court masters of all ages. Since you have achieved a small success, you can use this to understand Spear Intent."
Chen Jianghe took it and put it into his arms solemnly.
"Thank you Court Master."
Shen Hao waved his hand, turned and left.
After taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped and turned back.
"Chen Jianghe."
"The disciple is here."
Shen Hao looked at him, with some indescribable emotions in his eyes. "If your master wakes up, say hello to me."
After that, he strode away and never looked back.