Do you hear people's words?

Lin Changkong quickly made his decision and chose the Crimson Flame Saber.

The Crimson Flame Saber was too wide, so it could only be worn on his back. Fortunately, the sect was considerate and provided a way to carry it.

To draw it, he just needed to unsheathe it with a backward motion.

Lin Changkong felt quite pleased with himself as he slung the Crimson Flame Saber over his back.

Yes, he felt a bit like the Condor Hero.

The Condor Hero used the Black Iron Heavy Sword, while he used the Fiery Iron Heavy Saber. However, they were similar in spirit, making them kindred souls.

"By the way, Elder Ye, does the Heavenly Fire Sect have any good Body Refining techniques?"

Lin Changkong changed the subject and asked.

He knew that as his cultivation level increased, the speed of his spiritual energy cultivation would inevitably slow down. In the later stages, it might even take a hundred years to advance a single minor realm.

In such a situation, having Body Refining techniques to cultivate both simultaneously would undoubtedly yield greater benefits.

At the same level, if his physical body was as strong as his spiritual energy cultivation, he would still have the strength to fight even after his spiritual energy was depleted, naturally surpassing others at the same level.

Ye Wuchen knew that Lin Changkong was cultivating Spirit and Body Dual Cultivation, so he wasn't surprised. He merely frowned and said, "There aren't many Body Refining techniques to begin with, and the Heavenly Fire Sect focuses more on spiritual cultivation.

So, while they're not nonexistent, Body Refining techniques are extremely rare. It's even less likely in the Outer Sect; they only have second-tier Body Refining techniques, similar to what you learned in the Servant Courtyard.

However, the Inner Sect does have fourth-tier and even fifth-tier Body Refining techniques, but they are only for Inner Sect disciples.

If you want them, you'll have the qualifications to cultivate them once you enter the Inner Sect."

"I see, understood. I will join the Inner Sect."

Lin Changkong nodded, then bid farewell to Ye Wuchen and left the Weapon Pavilion.

"Junior Brother, come, let's go eat."

As soon as he stepped out, Hong Ye slung an arm around his shoulders and pulled him along to eat.

Seeing the tombstone-like, heavy Crimson Flame Saber on Lin Changkong's back, she said with some surprise, "You chose this saber?"

Lin Changkong: "Yeah, is there a problem?"

Hong Ye shook her head: "No problem, it's just too conspicuous. How should I put it... it feels really showy, you know, Junior Brother."

Lin Changkong nodded with a serious expression: "I understand, Senior Sister. I chose it precisely to show off. If you don't show off, what's the difference between you and a salted fish?"

Hong Ye: "..."

Did you hear that? Can you believe what he's saying?

"By the way, Junior Brother, the introductory matters are basically over. You can start taking on sect missions. I happened to have my eye on a mission with a generous reward. How about it, are you interested in teaming up with me to complete it?"

Hong Ye knew she couldn't outdo Lin Changkong in showing off, so she changed the subject.

Lin Changkong: "Of course, what kind of mission is it?"

Hong Ye: "No rush, we'll do this mission tomorrow. I'll tell you about it in detail then. Today, after we eat, I'll take you to the training grounds first.

The training grounds have formations that can enhance cultivation speed."

Lin Changkong: "Okay, I'll follow Senior Sister's arrangements."

He had already felt that his cultivation speed was too slow. With the enhancement of the training grounds, it was naturally a great thing.

As they spoke, they arrived at the mess hall.

It was mealtime, and many people were coming and going.

Lin Changkong, with his tombstone-wide and heavy, crimson saber on his back, was already very conspicuous. Moreover, the reputation of him being the "Newcomer King of the Great Demon" had spread throughout the entire Outer Sect.

So, as he swaggered into the mess hall, many new disciples around him showed fear and retreated.

The scene was quite imposing.

After eating, Hong Ye took Lin Changkong to the training grounds.

The training grounds were a massive building, divided into three layers, inside and out, in a circular shape.

According to Hong Ye, there were individual meditation rooms and areas for practicing martial arts.

The entire training grounds were enhanced by formations that continuously gathered spiritual energy, naturally increasing the cultivation speed within.

However, the speed increase varied from person to person, but overall, it generally increased by one to three tenths compared to outside, with only a very few experiencing less than a one-tenth increase.

"But there's one thing I need to tell you. Although theoretically the entire training grounds are enhanced by formations, the spiritual energy distribution isn't absolutely uniform.

The closer you are to the center of the formation, the denser the spiritual energy will be. The center of the formation is in the very middle of the training grounds, so the densest spiritual energy in all three layers is in the innermost layer.

Generally, everyone doesn't have a fixed room in the training grounds; you can use any empty one. But the older disciples are generally stronger than the new disciples, so even though the rules are like this, the innermost layer is basically used by the older disciples.

Some high-ranking older disciples even choose fixed rooms in the innermost layer to cultivate. It's best to avoid those rooms if possible, as you could easily offend someone. Do you understand what I mean?"

Lin Changkong nodded: "I understand."

In the end, strength was the foundation of everything.

With strength, you could occupy good spots; without strength, you could only scramble for leftovers on the periphery.

Without strength, don't expect fairness.

In the cultivation world, might makes right!

"Alright, I've told you everything you need to know. Now go find an empty room and try it out yourself."

Hong Ye smiled and patted Lin Changkong on the shoulder. Without a second thought, Lin Changkong walked straight towards the innermost layer.

Hong Ye was stunned.

Well, I guess everything I said was a waste of time.

Lin Changkong didn't fear these unwritten rules at all. With his hundred years of cultivation every day, he had the confidence to back it up. Unless someone could kill him outright, he wasn't afraid of anyone as long as he had time.

What disappointed Lin Changkong was that all the rooms on the innermost layer were already occupied, not a single one was empty.

"Damn it, bunch of tryhards!"

Lin Changkong cursed and searched the second layer again before finally finding an empty room.

He immediately went inside, sat down cross-legged, and began cultivating according to the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique. Although he had a cheat, he also wanted to see how much progress he could make without it.

An hour passed quickly.

Lin Changkong opened his eyes, his brow furrowed, and he shook his head.

"Forget it, I'll just use the cheat."

He had tried it, but relying on his own aptitude, he felt nothing from cultivating for that hour.

"Since cultivating spiritual energy isn't working, I'll practice my saber techniques. I just got the Crimson Flame Saber, and I haven't gotten used to it yet."

So, he left the meditation room and found a weapon practice room. He drew the Crimson Flame Saber and began to practice.

After a few swings, he felt his whole body burning hot, so he took off his clothes and continued practicing.

Spirit and Body Dual Cultivation already made his physique very strong. Coupled with the weight of the Crimson Flame Saber, his muscles bulged with every swing, and his bronze skin looked tough and visually striking.

The Crimson Flame Saber was huge and heavy. Compared to it, his previous Broadsword was not even in the same league. Fortunately, this was the cultivation world, and a few hundred pounds was still easy for a cultivator in the Qi Gathering Realm to handle.

As he swung, Lin Changkong felt more and more at ease, and he even felt a sense of exhilaration.

Without using his spiritual energy, his combat power wielding the Crimson Flame Saber with just his physical strength was explosive.

After another two hours, he had become very proficient with the Crimson Flame Saber.

"Boom—"

Just then, a loud noise suddenly came from the door of the practice room, as if someone was banging on it.

Then a shout followed: "Who's inside, get out!"