22: Chapter 22 The Terrifying S-Rank

After the two finished the roasted meat, Hun Tiandi sat cross-legged on the spot, his hands forming seals to cultivate. The Blood Scripture within his body circulated, and his Dou Qi coursed through his body, tempering his flesh and blood.

The energy from the depths of space was drawn in, swirling around him and entering his body through his pores.

The surging energy whistled, causing the eyes of the drinking Elder in Black to brighten, a strange gleam erupting in the depths of his cloudy eyes.

"So young, yet a Four-Star Dou Practitioner. Such remarkable talent!"

"A Low-Tier Yellow Grade technique? Why is the cultivation method he practices so unbearable!"

The Elder in Black muttered to himself, a trace of confusion appearing on his aged face. Could it be that his master did not understand the importance of cultivation methods?

When a beginner Dou Practitioner cultivates, the higher the grade of the cultivation method, the stronger the foundation they build.

A Low-Tier Yellow Grade cultivation method was a complete waste of this youth's cultivation aptitude.

In the early morning, birds chirped and sunlight shone down. Hun Tiandi, sitting cross-legged, suddenly formed seals with his hands, increasing the rate of energy absorption. The energy around him formed a small vortex, stirring up fluctuations in energy.

"Oh? Is he about to break through?"

The Elder in Black stared intently, a smile appearing on the corner of his lips. He had not expected to encounter such an interesting little fellow in this Cangyun Town.

Concentrating his mind and calming his breath, the Dou Qi within his body circulated on its own, whistling through his meridians.

Hum! A powerful aura erupted from Hun Tiandi's body. His Dou Qi vortex suddenly expanded, and a surge of vigorous Dou Qi gushed out, spreading into his limbs and bones.

He opened his eyes, and a whirlwind rose from his body, causing the branches and leaves to rustle.

A Five-Star Dou Practitioner. The breakthrough was successful. Having experienced several life-and-death battles, the bottleneck between Four-Star and Five-Star had long since vanished for Hun Tiandi. As long as his energy accumulation was complete, he could break through.

Yesterday, he had paid respects to his parents and avenged his great grudge. His state of mind was complete, making this breakthrough a natural progression.

"Kid, congratulations!" The Elder in Black suddenly spoke up.

Hun Tiandi nodded slightly, cupped his hands in a salute, and then turned to head towards Cangyun Town.

"Interesting!" The Elder in Black flickered and disappeared from the spot.

In the Yun Family Courtyard, Hun Tiandi looked at the familiar scene and took a deep breath. He began to practice the Half-Step Crushing Fist in the courtyard, his fist wind whistling and his muscles and bones resonating.

Every move and stance felt natural. He had now cultivated the Half-Step Crushing Fist to the third level of Crushing Force, a fierce fist technique with surging power.

Hun Tiandi was waiting for the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion assessment three days later. If he passed, he could join the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.

The Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion was a top-tier power in the western part of the Central Plains, with countless experts and a profound foundation. Hun Tiandi did not lack cultivation methods or Dou Techniques; what he lacked was a background.

Then he would just find one himself. When out and about, one's identity is something one creates for oneself.

Three days passed, and at the central square of Cangyun Town.

A number of youths who wanted to participate in the assessment had gathered. On the main seats were the town mayor of Cangyun Town and, beside him, an Elder in Black.

With gray-white hair and a pale yellow wine gourd at his waist, he looked lazily at the youths waiting for the test under the high platform...

"Today is the day of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion assessment. Those who wish to participate, divide into two lines and come forward one by one!"

The person starting the process was a young woman in her twenties, her white dress fluttering. She had a heart-shaped face, willow-leaf eyebrows, and a slender, exquisite figure, with a sharp aura radiating from her.

She flipped her hand to take out a crystal-clear crystal, holding it in her hand.

The young woman in white said coldly, "This is the testing crystal. As long as your strength reaches the Eighth Stage of Dou Zhi Qi, it will automatically glow, and you will have passed the preliminary test!"

Subsequently, the test began. They placed their palms on the crystal ball, and after a moment, the crystal ball glowed, and they stood to the side.

Hun Tiandi also stepped forward, placed his palm on it, and after it glowed, he stood to the side.

A day passed, and everyone participating in the test had finished.

The young woman in white said respectfully, "Elder Nie, the test is complete, and everyone who qualified is here!"

"Good!" Elder Nie Yun stroked his beard and said happily.

"Eighth Stage of Dou Zhi Qi belongs to F-Grade potential value; this is the minimum standard for the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion."

"Ninth Stage of Dou Zhi Qi belongs to E-Grade potential value."

"A One-Star Dou Practitioner is D-Grade, and so on. The highest grade is S-Grade, a Five-Star Dou Practitioner under the age of eighteen."

"Hehe, in the decades of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, there has only been one newly recruited disciple with S-Grade potential."

Elder Nie Yun said softly, "In Cangyun Town, although I do not dare to hope to encounter an S-Grade, being able to recruit a B-Grade can still be considered a gain."

At this point, the gaze of the young woman in white vaguely fell upon Hun Tiandi.

In her perception, among all the examinees, only this person gave her a feeling she could not see through. This youth in green's potential value should not be lower than B-Grade.

"Let's begin. Starting from the left: name, level, age."

The young woman in white smiled coldly and held a pen in her jade hand as she spoke.

"Lin Yun, Ninth Stage of Dou Zhi Qi, age eighteen."

The fair-skinned youth at the front of the left side reported his information and nodded with a smile. The young woman in white wrote with a flourish, noting down: "E-Grade."

"Shi Tian, Eighth Stage of Dou Zhi Qi, age seventeen."

"E-Grade."

...Everyone reported their information one after another. A few new students came in from outside to be assessed, and these new students were arranged to wait for arrangement at the end.

Subsequently, the most outstanding result was merely a Seventeen-year-old One-Star Dou Practitioner, which counted as D-Grade according to potential value, causing the young woman in white to reveal a hint of a smile.

When the new student standing in front of Hun Tiandi finished reporting their information, it was Hun Tiandi's turn.

"Yun Tian, Five-Star Dou Practitioner, age twelve."

Hun Tiandi reported calmly. As soon as he spoke, the young woman in white suddenly stood up.

Her beautiful eyes widened. What made it hard for her to believe was that this youth, who looked slightly immature, was actually a Five-Star Dou Practitioner.

The young woman in white hurriedly turned her head to look at Elder Nie Yun, only to see the Elder in Black revealing a satisfied smile and nodding slightly.

Because, three days ago, Elder Nie Yun had seen with his own eyes this kid break through to a Five-Star Dou Practitioner, but his age was even younger than he had thought.

This also meant that the youth's potential value was even more terrifying and heaven-defying.

"S-Grade."

The young woman in white suppressed the shock in her heart, held the pen with her jade hand, and tremblingly registered it.

"This time, the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion has found a treasure, it is truly not false." The young woman in white blinked, revealing a smile like a blooming snow lotus, causing the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion disciples who followed to stare blankly.

Senior Sister Liu Hanbing was as cold as black ice in the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, always giving people a feeling of keeping them at a distance, even to her teacher.

"This kid, I certainly didn't misjudge him. Five-Star Dou Practitioner... twelve years old... this kind of potential value, I fear it has surpassed S-Grade; it is simply even more formidable than that youth in the inner sect."

Even he was somewhat stunned by this monstrous cultivation speed.

"Hehe, today's registration ends here. We will stay for another three days. Congratulations to the new students registered today. In the future, you will become members of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. Be prepared; in three days, the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion's flying magical beasts will arrive in Cangyun Town, and at that time, we will fly directly to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion headquarters."

Putting away the parchment scroll, the young woman in white said coldly.

In the Yun Family Courtyard, Hun Tiandi stood in front of the door, looking helplessly at the old man and the young woman.

The people who came were Elder Nie Yun and Senior Sister Liu Hanbing of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. For some reason, after finishing today's registration, the two had followed Hun Tiandi all the way to the Yun Family Courtyard.

"Elder Nie, Senior Sister Liu, the town mayor has arranged accommodation for you. You..."

Hun Tiandi said helplessly.

"Sigh, I just wanted to see what kind of household could raise a terrifying youth like you."

Senior Sister Liu Hanbing smiled slightly, stepped directly past Hun Tiandi who was blocking the door, and entered without ceremony.

"Young Master Yun, arrange some dinner!" Elder Nie Yun followed closely behind and also entered the Yun Family Courtyard.

Hun Tiandi gave a bitter smile and turned to enter the courtyard.

Under the gaze of the two, Hun Tiandi obediently entered the kitchen and began a clattering frenzy of cooking.

Half an hour later, eight cold dishes and eight hot dishes were neatly placed on the table.

"Let's eat!" Hun Tiandi greeted the two.

"Junior Brother Yun, you can cook!" Senior Sister Liu Hanbing's beautiful eyes shone as she looked at the delicious dishes on the table that were perfect in color, aroma, and taste.

"Young Master Yun, is there any wine?" Elder Nie Yun asked.

Hun Tiandi felt helpless. He took a jar of fine wine from his storage ring and placed it in front of the old man.

After Liu Hanbing tasted a mouthful of food, her chopsticks spun like a whirlwind, and only afterimages could be seen on the table.

Elder Nie Yun was not to be outdone, and he dived in with a clatter.

Hun Tiandi put down his chopsticks, turned, and went into his room. He closed his eyes slightly, sat cross-legged, and formed seals to cultivate, never relaxing for a single moment.

"Elder Nie, Yun Tian's talent is too terrifying; even that person in the inner sect cannot compare."

"Will the Pavilion Master want to take in Yun Tian?"

Liu Hanbing put down her rice bowl and said solemnly.

"Must!" Elder Nie Yun, thoroughly drunk, spat out these three words.

He lay on the bed and fell into a deep sleep. Fortunately, the Yun Family Courtyard was big enough, and it was no problem to accommodate the three of them.