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The voice echoed throughout the venue.

Under the shroud of healing light, Su Jinxiu's strength recovered, and he supported himself with his arms, standing up completely.

He straightened his body, looked at Qin Chi, his eyes somewhat complex, recalling the battle just now, and said in a deep voice, "I am completely convinced."

"Qin Jin, your strength completely exceeded my expectations."

Across the arena.

Qin Chi's expression was calm.

Although they were opponents in the recent battle, their fight was for a reason, and once the victor was decided, there was naturally no conflict. A flash of thought crossed Qin Jin's eyes as he spoke, "Su Jinxiu, have you cultivated the Nine Tribulation True Body?"

Su Jinxiu was momentarily stunned, then nodded: "The Nine Tribulation True Body has been passed down in the Dojo for a long time, optimized by many predecessors."

"Most Dojo disciples, as long as their talent is sufficient, have some mastery in this Combat Method, and I am no exception."

"What's wrong?"

"I observed that when you just demonstrated the Heavenly Fire Body, it seemed to have different evolutions, showing your own understanding."

Qin Jin looked at him and extended an invitation: "Would you like to exchange insights?"

"You also cultivate the Nine Tribulation True Body?"

Su Jinxiu subconsciously asked, then seemed to realize something, his expression fluctuating slightly for a moment, and he nodded, "Of course."

A Martial Battle thus concluded.

Under the gaze of the Dojo disciples in the venue, after receiving Su Jinxiu's affirmative answer, Qin Jin left the arena, his steps calm, gradually moving away.

Though the person had left, the shock in their hearts remained unforgotten.

On the other side, after Su Jinxiu stepped down from the arena, disciples who were closer to him immediately approached, their faces filled with concern: "Senior Brother Su."

"I'm fine."

Su Jinxiu waved his hand, looked at Qin Jin's receding figure, and spoke earnestly: "This matter ends here."

"The Dojo must have a plan for giving away the spot. As you all saw, this Martial Abyss Qin Jin possesses extraordinary talent and is completely worthy of the Dojo's Secret Legacy spot."

"After today, if anyone still stirs up trouble over this matter, then—they will bear all consequences themselves."

As his voice echoed, Su Jinxiu did not linger, and his figure departed.

Though the battle was over, its ripples spread far and wide.

Among the cultivating disciples in the Mitian Dojo, the name "Qin Jin" was the most frequently mentioned in the following days.

Within the Dojo, Su Jinxiu held high prestige as a Senior Brother. Precisely because of this, his defeat shocked countless disciples. To overcome a higher realm with a younger and lower cultivation, to defeat a superior, is something countless Martial Artists aspire to.

Rumor has it that after Su Jinxiu's defeat, several other Dojo disciples wanted to visit Qin Chi and issue a challenge.

However, as a piece of news began to spread within the Dojo, everything came to an end without incident.

The Secret Legacy spot was exchanged between the Mitian Dojo and Wu Yuan Academy. In the coming days, the Dojo would select several "exchange students" to go to Martial Abyss for exchange, with the opportunity to participate in the grand event of Martial Abyss.

In the courtyard, Qin Chi continued his cultivation of the Nine Tribulation True Body.

However, this time, in front of him, there were several other figures.

These were several Mitian Dojo disciples led by Su Jinxiu. They shared a commonality: all had considerable mastery in this Combat Method. After Su Jinxiu contacted them, they came together.

Working in isolation was not advisable. When circumstances allowed, Qin Chi never refused to exchange insights with others.

Learning from others' experiences can be beneficial. If Qin Chi truly wanted to delve into the Nine Tribulation True Body, he needed to understand others' perspectives. An inspiration born from an exchange might be of great help.

The environment within the Dojo also differed from the Academy. Here, martial arts were truly revered; everything centered around martial prowess. After Qin Jin displayed his combat power, many issues were easily resolved.

At this moment, Su Jinxiu stood among the crowd, flames rising around him in patterns, fully demonstrating his understanding and verbally explaining it.

Listening to his words, Qin Jin gestured, then asked, "Besides the Heavenly Fire Body, have you cultivated any other True Bodies?"

"Two types are at the introductory level; the others I haven't started cultivating yet."

Su Jinxiu's tone was natural as he replied: "The Nine Tribulation True Body demands an extremely high degree of compatibility between a Martial Artist and the related elemental forces."

"Some elemental forces counteract each other, making it impossible for them to easily coexist within the human body."

"Within the Dojo, most disciples with talent in this method typically cultivate one or two True Bodies. Later, after making achievements in the Martial Way, they gradually cultivate other True Bodies with the help of external influences."

"For example, some 'Elemental Lands' in the Star Sea, or specific elemental-related items produced on certain planets."

Qin Jin nodded thoughtfully.

After a demonstration.

Su Jinxiu finished explaining his understanding, and Qin Chi took over, standing in the center of the crowd. With a slight thought, the Sky Thunder Body activated.

In an instant, Qin Jin's aura surged, and brilliant lightning flashed around him for a moment before being contained within his body, creating no unusual phenomena.

After undergoing the refinement of heaven and earth in the Great Wilderness, he felt an extraordinary affinity for every type of heaven and earth spiritual energy, but in his own understanding, 'thunder' was undoubtedly ranked first.

It was the first attribute he became compatible with.

In the past, as he continuously grew, the display of his Sky Thunder Body became increasingly astonishing. But now—under his control, infused into his body, there was no external leakage whatsoever, truly achieving 'compression.' This was precisely the effect of his control over power.

He pondered for a moment, lightning evolving around him, as he slowly expounded.

The internal environment, once fixed, would not easily change, but when sufficient external factors influenced it, everything would transform.

Qin Jin's name spread widely within the Mitian Dojo. Because of this, many Dojo disciples paid close attention to his every move.

For the first two days, the exchange group consisted only of Qin Jin, Su Jinxiu, and a few others, and the content of their discussions was limited to the Nine Tribulation True Body. However, as time went on, after realizing the existence of this "exchange group," a rather proactive disciple directly contacted Su Jinxiu, requesting to join.

After receiving Qin Jin's approval, the exchange team further expanded.

The addition of the first few people was like a floodgate opening; more joined, and the topics of discussion began to extend beyond just the Nine Tribulation True Body.

Such exchanges were seen in the Dojo before, but never on this scale. Su Jinxiu, having considerable prestige among the disciples, simply communicated with the Dojo and formally organized it, allocating a separate venue.

Time passed.

Today.

Deep within the Mitian Dojo, atop a tall mountain.

The Dojo's Grandmaster, Ji Yuan, stood at the front, and behind him was Meng Hongzhe.

His expression was serious: "Grandmaster, the relevant preparations are complete. The Secret Legacy can officially begin at noon today."

In front.

Ji Yuan nodded, looking at the light screen before him: "Send someone to notify the participants."

"Yes."

Meng Hongzhe responded, his gaze lingering on the light screen for a moment.

Within the light screen, it was precisely the newly established "Exchange Place" within the Dojo, where disciples were engaging in various forms of exchange.

As if noticing Meng Hongzhe's gaze, Ji Yuan smiled serenely: "This is an unexpected gain I hadn't anticipated."

"Hongzhe, exchanges like this can be held more often in the future. Besides Martial Abyss, other star systems also have various Martial Arts Academies. We can invite their talented students to visit the Dojo."

Ji Yuan's expression deepened slightly: "Our Mitian Dojo is located in the Liuli Star System. We never lack battles, but this is ultimately a remote place, and the disciples' horizons are inevitably somewhat limited."

"To go far on the Martial Way, a broad perspective is essential."

"I understand."

Meng Hongzhe responded earnestly.

"Go."

With a wave of his hand, Meng Hongzhe departed.

Ji Yuan stood on the mountain, gazing at the light screen, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

"Grandmaster."

"If you were to see this scene, you would also feel gratified, wouldn't you?"

Under the generational development and inheritance of the Mitian Dojo, multiple branches had emerged within the entire Dojo, though they were not overtly distinct, and there was no sectarian bias within the branches.

Ji Yuan.

He was the inheritor of the core lineage within the Dojo, which is to say—.

The Martial God lineage!

In the courtyard.

After the exchanges had a dedicated venue, Qin Jin's residence once again returned to tranquility.

At this moment, he was in the elemental land connected to the courtyard, his eyes slightly closed, power activated, undergoing a certain transformation, a sense of etherealness emanating from his body.

The next instant. ·

His body actually vaguely transformed into a transparent state!

This was not disappearance, but concealment!

Among the Nine Tribulation True Body, the True Body involving the "wind element"!

The Formless Body!

Different elemental powers constitute completely different True Bodies. If the Heavenly Fire Body and Sky Thunder Body lean towards offense, and the Profound Ice Body leans towards control, then this Formless Body leans towards evasion!

Wind without form.

Body like wind, Qin Jin moved forward, dodging and shifting. In a certain instant, the Action Word Secret activated, his figure disappearing, and the next moment it reappeared, without the slightest aura revealed, sweeping out.

His body stood still.

Qin Jin comprehended himself, slowly opening his eyes.

"Another True Body mastered."

"The Nine Tribulation True Body, nine True Bodies, complementing and counteracting each other. According to the information recorded in the original inheritance, if one truly completes all nine True Bodies and activates them simultaneously, there will be marvelous changes. The difficulty is extremely high, which is the final tribulation of this Combat Method."

"Next, I will continue to schedule my time, and with the aid of heaven and earth spiritual energy, I will master them completely as soon as possible."

In thought.

The internal notification device of this elemental land transmitted information.

Qin Jin glanced at it, left the place, and after returning to the courtyard, looked outside. With a manipulation, the gate opened.

Outside the courtyard gate, there were two young figures, one male and one female.

Seeing the gate open, the two didn't hesitate, their eyes filled with joy, and their voices harmonized: "Senior Brother Qin."

"Senior Brother."

This was the new title Qin Chi had acquired within the Mitian Dojo after continuously participating in exchanges during this period.

Having cultivated all the way to this point, whether in knowledge or realm, he was no longer the novice he once was. Coupled with his own comprehension, he often helped others pinpoint and solve problems during exchanges.

His growth to this extent was inseparable from the essence of the Federal Martial Way's legacy of passing on knowledge. Influenced by this environment, Qin Jin was naturally not one to hoard secrets, and he was generous with his guidance.

His combat power was undeniably displayed in that battle, and with such conduct, although Qin Jin was not a disciple of the Mitian Dojo, those who knew him were willing to address him as Senior Brother.

Looking at the two, Qin Jin asked, "What's wrong?"

"The Dojo's Secret Legacy is about to begin."

The girl among the two spoke, her voice sweet and soft: "Manager Meng asked us to lead you there."

Hearing this, Qin Jin nodded: "Lead the way."

The two walked in front, Qin Jin followed behind.

As they walked, Qin Jin noticed some nervous fidgeting from the male, and he raised an eyebrow slightly, saying calmly, "You can speak directly if you have something to say."

Hearing this, the man hesitated for a moment, then said, "Senior Brother Qin, I've had some small breakthroughs in my cultivation recently—"

They continued forward amidst their exchange.

Just as they passed a certain spot, Qin Chi's steps paused, and he looked into the distance.

There, it was a starship docking area within the Mitian Dojo. Looking over, disciples of the Mitian Dojo, with serious expressions, were lined up, preparing to board the ship and depart.

"That is?"

"Senior Brother Qin, those are the Senior Brothers within the Dojo who meet the conditions, preparing to go to the Civilization Battlefield to participate in battles and temper themselves."

The girl's sweet, soft voice became a little more subdued, with a hint of pride in her tone: "Every year, our Mitian Dojo has a group of Senior Brothers and Sisters who go to support the Civilization Battlefield."

"Heading to the battlefield, huh."

Qin Chi looked at those figures brimming with fighting spirit, then withdrew his gaze.

"The Mitian Dojo's reputation spreads throughout the Federation, attracting young people from various star systems. Besides being the Dojo inherited from the Martial God, it's probably precisely because of this point."

"On the battlefield, people are sacrificing themselves every moment."

"But similarly, every moment there are brave warriors unafraid of sacrifice, rushing to the battlefield."

"In the future, I too will go to such Civilization Battlefields, to fight for civilization."

He mused to himself.

Everyone, at different stages, does different things.

The three moved forward.

Deep within the Dojo, mountains stood erect, forming a canyon between two peaks, appearing to have distinct traces of construction.

Upon reaching the canyon entrance, the two Dojo disciples leading the way stopped. The male looked into the canyon, his eyes filled with longing, then turned back and said, "Senior Brother Qin, we cannot enter here. We can only lead you this far."

"Thank you."

After leaving a sentence, Qin Jin walked past the two and directly entered the canyon.

At the canyon entrance, there were no guards, but there was a forbidden portal created by technological means. When Qin Jin arrived, it automatically verified his identity, allowing him to pass unhindered.

"The Secret Legacy of the Mitian Dojo."

"Other matters are merely interludes. The Academy's arrangement for the Mitian Dojo to be my first stop was probably precisely for this Secret Legacy."

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and anticipation rose in Qin Jin's eyes as he passed through the portal and entered the canyon.

The view suddenly opened up before him.

Just as he arrived, a shout came from ahead.

"Qin Jin!"

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Following the sound, the source was Su Jinxiu. After continuous exchanges during this period, Qin Chi had an excellent relationship with this Dojo disciple.

A glance revealed that besides Su Jinxiu, there were several other people in the canyon. Two or three of them had familiar faces, having also participated in exchanges, while the remaining few were strangers, all scrutinizing Qin Jin with serious expressions.

Qin Chi's gaze swept forward.

The mountains on both sides were majestic, forming a canyon in the middle. The moment he entered, Qin Chi immediately determined that spatial expansion devices had been installed here.

The interior of the canyon was far more expansive than it appeared from the outside.

In the center of the canyon.

Below was a giant circular well, hollow inside, emitting brilliant light, its depth unknown.

In the center of the giant well, a black crystalline creation, shaped like a long rod, truly stood within the canyon's heaven and earth, suspended.

It resembled an immeasurably large giant strange stone, yet also looked like a naturally formed long-handled weapon.

As Qin Chi observed, Su Jinxiu approached, noticed Qin Chi's gaze, and began to introduce: "This is a cosmic strange stone, one of the most solid natural creations in the Star Sea."

At this point, his tone became a little more solemn: "It is precisely the weapon of our Dojo's founder, the Mitian Martial God!"