168: Arrive in Jianghe City and register

The ones who destroyed the Jiang Chuan Pavilion were indeed the Baijin Cult and the Nine Swords Gate; this fact was confirmed a hundred years later.

The reason it could be confirmed was that the Baijin Cult and the Nine Swords Gate had a falling out for some unknown reason, which led to the truth being exposed.

However, in his previous life, Ji Wuchang was still in Beta State. When he heard this news, he just treated it as a piece of information and didn't take it to heart.

But this time, since he was going there, it seemed he could visit this Jiang Chuan Blade King; perhaps there would be unexpected surprises.

At the gates of Jiang He City, three travel-worn figures appeared; it was Ji Wuchang and his group.

After spending twenty-four days and traveling thirty thousand miles, they finally arrived at Jiang He City.

“System, Check-in!”

【Ding! Check-in at Jiang He City, Jiang Chuan State successful. Reward: Ten years of cultivation base, luck points +10.】

As the System's voice rang out, Ji Wuchang's eyes lit up. He had finally endured through the days of only getting +1 luck points daily!

“System, use ten years of cultivation base, all for cultivating Wind-Thunder Void Step!”

【Ding! In the third year of the host's cultivation, Wind-Thunder Void Step has seen a significant improvement; speed is 20% faster than before!】

【In the seventh year of the host's cultivation, Wind-Thunder Void Step has improved once more; speed is another 20% faster than before!】

【In the tenth year of the host's cultivation, Wind-Thunder Void Step has improved again; beginning to comprehend the Profound Truth of Shrinking Ground to an Inch!】

The System's voice echoed in Ji Wuchang's mind, followed by a massive influx of insights regarding the Wind-Thunder Void Step!

Although ten years of cultivation base were spent and the Wind-Thunder Void Step still hadn't reached Major Achievement, Ji Wuchang didn't feel anything was amiss.

At this moment, if he performed the Wind-Thunder Void Step, even someone at the first level of the Soul Splitting Realm might not be able to keep up.

If he also used the Hundredfold Sublimation Instant Kill Technique, his speed would reach a terrifying level.

By Ji Wuchang's estimation, even someone at the ninth level of the Soul Splitting Realm would find it difficult to catch him.

In a great mood, Ji Wuchang slowly entered Jiang He City.

Just as Ji Wuchang's trio entered the city, two travel-worn figures appeared—a man and a woman.

The man was incredibly strong; it was Jin Enting of the Great Blade Pavilion.

The woman was quite beautiful with a curvaceous figure; it was Li Junxia of the Liuyun Sect!

Back when the Liuyun Sect and the Great Blade Pavilion went to attack the Changsheng Sect, they had actually prepared for the worst and arranged for several of their most promising Disciples to leave.

Since Jin Enting and Li Junxia were headed to Jiang He City to participate in the Yunchuan Academy selection, they simply traveled together.

The two had set out even later than Ji Wuchang's group. When their Sects arranged for them to leave, neither had gone very far.

Later, upon hearing that their Sects had been destroyed, both wept bitterly, but who could they blame?

The Changsheng Sect hadn't provoked them; they were the ones who went to destroy the Changsheng Sect only to be destroyed in return. It could only be said they brought it on themselves.

Both Jin Enting and Li Junxia were in low spirits, and they had shared trials and tribulations along the way.

After more than twenty days, the two gradually emerged from their grief and finally arrived at Jiang He City today!

Jiang He City was extremely prosperous. Although Ji Wuchang had lived two lives and visited many places, there weren't many cities he had seen that were more prosperous than Jiang He City!

Cai Ping's experience naturally couldn't compare to Ji Wuchang's. Ever since entering Jiang He City, his eyes had been shining.

Over these twenty-plus days, they had barely entered any cities to stay the night in order to make time.

Now that they had entered the bustling Jiang He City, he naturally felt like his eyes weren't enough to take it all in.

However, they still had one very important thing to do right now, which was to register first.

The Three States Arena Trial required registration at least five days in advance, and Yunchuan Academy had long since established a registration point in Jiang He City.

After asking around a bit, they identified the registration location: the Jiang Chuan Saber Academy.

Ji Wuchang asked a few more questions, and a strange look couldn't help but appear on his face. This place was actually the secluded residence of the Jiang Chuan Blade King.

Could this Jiang Chuan Blade King have some special relationship with Yunchuan Academy?

Ji Wuchang didn't know that he had actually guessed correctly; the Jiang Chuan Blade King was one of the Masters of Yunchuan Academy.

However, he originated from the Jiang Chuan Pavilion. After the Jiang Chuan Pavilion was destroyed, he had no heart for teaching, which was why he came to the Jiang Chuan Saber Academy in Jiang He City to live in seclusion.

The three spent more than half an hour before finally reaching the Jiang Chuan Saber Academy.

Upon arriving, all three were startled. There were actually hundreds of people on the scene, all there to register.

But unfortunately, everyone was being blocked outside the gates.

Right then, the gates of the Jiang Chuan Saber Academy opened, and a man stepped out, carrying the pressure of the sixth level of the Soul Splitting Realm.

“Everyone, those without a Yunchuan Academy Token should head back for now. We are currently only accepting registrations from those with Tokens.”

“In a few days, we will have one day to select ten people from among you to participate in the registration.”

“Of course, your cultivation base must be at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm or higher, and your bone age must not exceed twenty-five!”

“Now, everyone go back. There's no point in staying here!”

The man spoke very calmly, and the meaning in his words was very clear.

Upon hearing this, those people shook their heads with bitter smiles, and many began to turn and leave.

“The requirements are too strict. The minimum cultivation base is actually the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, and the bone age must be under twenty-five. Not many people can achieve that!”

“Stop complaining. Yunchuan Academy recruits Genius Disciples; we're just here to join the excitement.”

“Anyway, in a few days, there will be a competition at Jiang He Square to decide the top twenty. We'll just come to watch then.”

The departing crowd discussed animatedly, with many eyes showing deep disappointment!

Seeing the crowd gradually disperse, Ji Wuchang and Cai Ping couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and quickly stepped forward.

“Senior, my name is Ji Wuchang, and he is Cai Ping. We are both here to register!”

Ji Wuchang and Cai Ping hurried forward a few steps and produced those Tokens engraved with the four words 'Yunchuan Academy'!

The man glanced at the two of them, then nodded and said, “The two of you, follow me inside!”

Ji Wuchang turned and nodded to Tian Shuang, letting him wait outside, then slowly entered the Jiang Chuan Saber Academy with Cai Ping.

The Jiang Chuan Saber Academy was very quiet. As the three passed through the front hall and reached the central hall, they saw an old man dozing off there.

The old man's head swayed, dropping from time to time and then snapping back up, which made both Ji Wuchang and Cai Ping feel a bit amused.

The man also felt quite helpless seeing this. He could only step forward, cup his fists, and say, “Master Chen, wake up. Someone has come to register!”

As soon as the man finished speaking, the dozing old man opened his bleary eyes and squinted at Ji Wuchang and Cai Ping for a moment.

Although the old man's eyes were squinted, a faint, special light emerged within them.

“Bone age 19, seventh level of Foundation Establishment, may register!”

“Bone age 24, ninth level of Foundation Establishment, may register!”