A title meant more to a martial artist than face. It wasn't something to be treated lightly.
It represented the union of martial intent and spirit, subtly influencing its bearer's every word and action.
Take "Azure Underworld Awakening of Insects," the title Chen Kefa had used when he was a professional martial artist. Its imagery leaned toward a sword intent like spring thunder breaking through the silence, rousing a gleam of cold light.
Now that he had switched to the true art Divine Firmament Tribulation Sword, he naturally needed a new title.
In fact, Divine Firmament Tribulation Sword wasn't a true art invented by modern people after the revival of spiritual energy. It had been obtained by the Military Department from a Rift. That was why Chen Kefa remained the only person to have mastered it.
Other martial artists either lacked the military merit needed to exchange for this rare true art,
or had enough merit but couldn't master it. After all, this martial skill was known as "the hardest true art to cultivate."
So even if Chen Kefa simply took "Divine Firmament Tribulation Sword" as his title, there would be nothing wrong with that.
Yuan Boyan spoke up. "Hmm... That's true. These titles aren't just recognition of a grandmaster's martial prowess; they're also spiritual symbols that inspire those who come after to strive forward."
"If you've decided to change yours, you should petition the Alliance as soon as possible."
"..."
Chen Kefa pondered for a moment.
"...I'll go back and ask my wife before deciding." His tone held a hint of helplessness. "I'm really not good at coming up with names."
Zhenwei Martial Arts Hall.
Chen Yan absorbed the power of heaven and earth with all his might. The light around him dimmed, as if even the light itself