The fist art Ye Yun had comprehended fell within the category of mid-grade martial arts. Since he had comprehended it himself, its compatibility with him went without saying, and its martial arts realm had directly reached the Perfection Realm.
The Ninefold Waves Fist Art did not have many moves. Its strength lay in its method of exerting force: with one punch, nine layers of force followed in its wake.
This fist art emphasized overwhelming others with momentum. Before the fist arrived, its force arrived first. If one could not withstand the pressure of the Fist Force, one was not even qualified to fight Ye Yun.
Moreover, as Ye Yun's understanding of Fist Force deepened, the Fist Force of Ninefold Waves would grow ever more powerful.
The progress he had made during this period was so strange that even Ye Yun found it unbelievable. He secretly guessed that the reason he could enter Epiphany again and again was very likely related to his special ability, but for now, he had no way to prove that guess.
With Ye Yun's current strength, if he faced the Blackwater Four Fiends again, he could easily wipe them out.
"Soon. You'd better live well until the day I come to take my revenge." At the thought of the Blackwater Four Fiends, a trace of Killing Intent flashed through Ye Yun's eyes.
After finishing his fist practice, Ye Yun headed for Cold Spring and followed his daily routine of observing that wondrous spectacle of heaven and earth where water and fire intertwined.
Though no effect could be seen in a short time, after such steady accumulation day after day, transformation would naturally occur once he reached that critical threshold.
After entering Epiphany once more, Ye Yun had gained some clues regarding the Entry-Level Fist Force Realm. However, when it came to the martial art known as the Selfless Realm, even after being tempered by two Epiphanies, he was still lost in clouds and mist whenever he tried to comprehend it.
It was strange indeed. Not only had he experienced two Epiphanies in succession, but after each one, Ye Yun felt that his comprehension of martial arts realms had become a little faster than before. He had never heard that Epiphany could increase one's aptitude.
Ye Yun had already taken such matters lightly. No matter what, it benefited him. There was no need to dwell on the reason; when the time came to understand, he would naturally understand.
Over the next half month, aside from cultivating martial arts and observing the wondrous spectacle each day, Ye Yun added another task: going to the Cultivation Manual Pavilion to read low-grade martial arts and build up his martial arts foundation.
After becoming an inner sect disciple, the sect's restrictions on low-grade martial arts were no longer so strict. As long as inner sect disciples paid some silver, they could freely browse them in the Cultivation Manual Pavilion. As for high-grade martial arts, they could only be learned after rendering great service to the sect or breaking through to the True Essence Realm.
Ye Yun was also trying to integrate the Ice Force of Ice Profound Force into the Ninefold Waves Fist Art. If he succeeded, the fist force of Ninefold Waves would become even more troublesome.
Half a month passed just like that, amid peaceful and uneventful days.
Today, Ye Yun woke very early. After washing up and tidying himself, he left and headed toward the Mission Hall.
Because of his successive breakthroughs, Ye Yun's cultivation had entered a period of consolidation. It would be difficult for him to break through again in a short time unless he encountered some extraordinary opportunity.
Therefore, during this half month, he had not only consolidated his cultivation but also sorted through everything he had learned, transforming his former fighting style into his current one.
Ye Yun's current fighting style was simple: if one punch did not kill the enemy, throw a few more. If he discovered that he could not win, he would immediately run.
Upon arriving at the Mission Hall, Ye Yun entered and began examining the mission information displayed on the Image-Recording Jade Bi.
"Level One Mission: A low-grade Level Two demonic beast has appeared in Big Ox Village. Go and kill the demonic beast. Information on the beast is currently unknown. Mission reward: three thousand taels of gold. Time limit: complete within half a month."
"Level Two Mission: Go to White Mountain Town and kill the Great Chu Dynasty's wanted criminal, Ghost Blade Wang Meng. Target cultivation: Qi Refining Realm Fifth Layer. Mission reward: eight thousand taels of gold and two Qi-Enhancing Pills. Time limit: complete within seven days."
"Level Three Mission: Exterminate the bandits of Clearwind Stronghold. The leader of Clearwind Stronghold is at the Qi Refining Realm Sixth Layer, with eight Qi Refining Realm martial artists beneath him. The rest are all Body Tempering Realm martial artists. Those below the Seventh Level of the Qi Refining Realm may not accept this mission. Mission reward: fifty thousand taels of gold and one mid-grade martial art. Time limit: complete within three months."
After reading through all the mission information on the Image-Recording Jade Bi, Ye Yun found that the overwhelming majority were Level One and Level Two missions, while Level Three missions were few and far between.
After some hesitation, Ye Yun chose the mission to exterminate Clearwind Stronghold, which he had seen the last time he came. This mission was still quite challenging for him.
However, Clearwind Stronghold was somewhat far from the Purple Extreme Sect, more than three hundred li away. It was not far from Blackwater Commandery City, though.
The Great Chu Dynasty divided its territory into three continents and fourteen commanderies. The Purple Extreme Sect was located in Blackwater Commandery, under the jurisdiction of Mysterious Continent.
The entirety of Blackwater Commandery stretched for roughly three thousand li. On the surface, this area belonged to the Great Chu Dynasty, but in truth, it was all within the Purple Extreme Sect's sphere of control.
Ye Yun turned and walked to the counter where mission registrations were handled. Handing over his identity token to the senior brother in charge, he said, "Senior Brother, I wish to accept the mission to exterminate Clearwind Stronghold. Please help me register it."
Gu Feng took the identity token, but when he heard what mission this junior brother before him wished to accept, he could not help taking another look at him. "Junior Brother, the mission to exterminate Clearwind Stronghold is extremely dangerous. Two inner sect disciples have already fallen on this mission. Have you thought it through? Would you like to choose another one?"
Seeing the senior brother handling registrations advise him to abandon the mission, Ye Yun smiled and thanked him. "Thank you for your kind intentions, Senior Brother. I have already considered it carefully. This is the mission I want; there is no need to change it for another."
Seeing this unfamiliar junior brother reject his suggestion, Gu Feng could not help feeling curious. "Since Junior Brother has made his decision, I shall not say more. You look unfamiliar to me, Junior Brother. I am Gu Feng. May I ask your honored surname?"
"Senior Brother Gu is too polite. I have only been in the inner sect for a little over half a year, so it is only natural that I look unfamiliar to you. I am Ye Yun. Greetings, Senior Brother Gu." Ye Yun answered each of Gu Feng's questions.
"You are Ye Yun? Junior Brother Ye, the Junior Brother Ye who entered the sect only half a year ago and already made it onto the Hundred Strong Ranking?" Gu Feng looked at Ye Yun in surprise.
"Uh, if there is no second Ye Yun in the inner sect, then that would be me." Under Gu Feng's fixed stare, Ye Yun felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"So it is Junior Brother Ye. Accepting this mission—what I said just now must have made you laugh. Since Junior Brother Ye is going to exterminate Clearwind Stronghold this time, it seems Clearwind Stronghold cannot escape calamity," Gu Feng said. Once he confirmed that the person before him truly was Ye Yun, he felt this mission was as good as won.
"Senior Brother, you flatter me. I do not have much confidence that I can complete this mission either. I can only do my utmost," Ye Yun said to Gu Feng.
"Junior Brother Ye, I have already registered your information. Be extra careful. This senior brother wishes you success the moment you set out!" Gu Feng handed Ye Yun's identity token back to him.
"Thank you, Junior Brother accepts Senior Brother Gu's auspicious words. Then I shall take my leave first." Ye Yun bid Gu Feng farewell.
After leaving the Mission Hall, Ye Yun headed straight for the mountain gate.
(End of Chapter)
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