130: Chapter 130 Xu Ruyu Re-enters the Transmission Hall

Hehuan Sect, in front of the Hall of Power Transmission.

The morning sun spilled onto the towering palace, and the white marble steps glowed with a warm luster.

Xu Ruyu stood in the square before the hall, clutching the ice-blue Sect Masters Personal Disciple jade token in his hand. He took a deep breath and stepped onto the stairs.

Three days had passed since the duel at the Law Execution Platform that had shaken the entire Sect.

In these three days, Xu Ruyu's name had become known to almost everyone in the Hehuan Sect.

A Qi Refinement Stage Disciple who could set up a bizarre Formation and incinerate ten Core Disciples of the Meiying Sect in one fell swoop—such a feat made even those arrogant Inner Sect Disciples have to look at him sideways.

"Look quickly, it's Senior Brother Xu!"

"It really is him! I heard he's only been in the Sect for over a month, and he already has such strength..."

"More than that, I heard even Senior Sister Leng Ningshuang is intensifying her Cultivate for the duel three months from now!"

"Shh, keep your voice down, he's coming over."

The Disciples he encountered along the way cast their gazes toward him, filled with curiosity, admiration, and undisguised envy.

Even the way they addressed Xu Ruyu had changed from Junior Brother Xu to Senior Brother Xu.

There was no help for it; in the world of Cultivator, strength is respected above all else.

Xu Ruyu had proven his strength on the Law Execution Platform, and he was also the Sect Masters Personal Disciple; these Disciples no longer dared to call him Junior Brother.

Many Outer Sect Disciples who had met Xu Ruyu once even took the initiative to greet him:

"Good morning, Senior Brother Xu!"

"Senior Brother Xu, are you going to the Hall of Power Transmission to study a Cultivation Technique?"

Xu Ruyu nodded in return to each one, his expression calm.

He noticed that those who had previously grumbled about him becoming the Sect Masters Personal Disciple through the "back door" now had much more complex expressions—the skepticism had lessened, replaced by a sense of scrutiny and... a faint wariness.

Of course, there were also discordant voices.

"Hmph, he's just relying on some crooked, Evil Path methods." Not far away, a few Disciples dressed in Inner Sect attire gathered together, one of them saying in a mocking tone, "A Qi Refinement Stage is still a Qi Refinement Stage after all. When he faces Senior Sister Leng Ningshuang in three months, won't he be exposed for what he really is?"

"Exactly, I don't know what the Sect Master even sees in him..."

Xu Ruyu did not stop his steps, as if he hadn't heard them.

He couldn't be bothered to pay attention to these sour words.

On the path of Cultivate, strength is what matters in the end. If he could truly defeat Leng Ningshuang in three months, this noise would naturally vanish; if he couldn't... then anything he said would be superfluous.

He stepped through the main entrance of the Hall of Power Transmission.

The hall was spacious and tall, with rows of rosewood bookshelves arranged neatly, filled with various Jade Slip, ancient books, and scrolls.

The air was permeated with a faint scent of ink and the unique fragrance of spiritual wood. It was still early, and only a few scattered Disciples were perusing the classics in the hall.

"Junior Nephew Xu?"

A slightly surprised voice came from behind.

Xu Ruyu looked toward the sound and saw an elderly man in grey robes with white hair and beard walking out from behind a bookshelf; it was the deacon Elder of the Hall of Power Transmission—Elder Mo.

Elder Mo had been stationed in the Hall of Power Transmission for over three hundred years. Although his Cultivate was only at the Late Golden Core Stage, his understanding of the Sect's various Cultivation Techniques and classics was something that perhaps even Xiao Nianyin could not surpass.

Looking at Xu Ruyu now, a complex look flashed in his eyes.

He had been present at the Law Execution Platform three days ago.

That bizarre cyan flame, that terrifying Formation that incinerated ten Foundation Establishment Cultivator in an instant—even with his three hundred years of experience, he had never seen such strange combat tactics.

What shocked him even more was that after reviewing the classics, he discovered that the several combat techniques Xu Ruyu had used were actually remnants that no one in the Hall of Power Transmission cared about!

Those remnants either had harsh Cultivate conditions, lacked obvious power, or... were simply impossible for anyone to comprehend the true meaning of.

Yet this youth had not only comprehended them but had also unleashed such terrifying power with them!

"Elder Mo." Xu Ruyu bowed respectfully.

"No need for formalities." Elder Mo waved his hand, looking him up and down, his curiosity growing, "Junior Nephew, have you come to the Hall of Power Transmission today to seek more Cultivation Techniques to comprehend?"

Xu Ruyu took out the ice-blue Jade Slip and said: "This Disciple is here on the orders of my Revered Master to come to the depths of the Hall of Power Transmission to... broaden my horizons."

"The Sect Master's orders?" Elder Mo was slightly taken aback and took the Jade Slip to examine it carefully.

The cold aura belonging to Xiao Nianyin on the Jade Slip was clearly discernible; there was no possibility of it being fake.

He felt a bit of doubt in his heart—why would the Sect Master suddenly let a Qi Refinement Stage Disciple go to the depths of the Hall of Power Transmission? What was stored there were the Sect's secret treasures, and some even Inner Sect Elder had no right to browse.

But on second thought, Xu Ruyu was, after all, the Sect Masters Personal Disciple. Perhaps... the Sect Master wanted to focus on nurturing him?

"Since it is the Sect Master's order, I shall naturally comply." Elder Mo returned the Jade Slip with a kind smile, "Junior Nephew, follow me."

The depths of the Hall of Power Transmission were completely different from the outer area.

After passing through a mysterious iron door filled with Restriction, a deep, downward-extending passage appeared before them.

Night-luminescent pearls were embedded on both sides of the passage, emitting a soft halo of light that illuminated the dense, ancient runes on the stone walls.

Elder Mo walked in front with steady steps, introducing it to Xu Ruyu as they walked:

"The Hall of Power Transmission is divided into three levels. What you see outside is only the first level, which stores basic Cultivation Techniques and common spells for Inner and Outer Sect Disciples to study."

"The passage we are walking on now leads to the second level. What is stored there are mostly insights and notes left by predecessors of the Sect, high-level spell remnants, and some... incomplete Legacy."

As he spoke, he looked back at Xu Ruyu, implying something:

"The few combat techniques you used before must have been found here, right?"

Xu Ruyu nodded: "Exactly."

A trace of admiration flashed in Elder Mo's eyes, but then he said solemnly: "Junior Nephew's talent and Comprehension Ability are indeed extraordinary, but I must offer a warning—although many of the Cultivation Techniques and classics on the second level are astonishingly powerful, most are incomplete or have hidden dangers. Be extremely cautious when Cultivate, and do not be greedy for power and advance recklessly."

"This Disciple will keep it in mind." Xu Ruyu replied respectfully.

The passage was very long. After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the space ahead suddenly opened up.

This was a huge underground space, about ten zhang high and a hundred zhang in circumference.

In the center of the space stood nine stone pillars carved with Dragon, the bodies of which were covered in dense, ancient characters. Countless niches were carved into the surrounding stone walls, each containing a Jade Slip or a scroll of ancient books.

The air was filled with the atmosphere of accumulated time, and the concentration of Qi was several times higher than outside.

"This is the second level." Elder Mo stopped and pointed to the niches, "Junior Nephew can browse on your own, but there are three things to note—"

"First, the niches in the third row on the east side store several remnants of ancient Demonic Technique. Although they are powerful, they easily erode the mind, so do not touch them."

"Second, those black ancient books on the north side record some evil spells with strong backlash; do not Cultivate them unless it is absolutely necessary."

"Third..." He paused, his gaze fixed on the deepest part of the space, where a closed bronze door stood, "Behind that door is the third level of the Hall of Power Transmission, which is also a true Forbidden Ground."

"Except for the Sect Master and a few Grand Elder, no one can enter. Junior Nephew, just study on this level; do not approach that door."

Xu Ruyu followed his gaze, his heart stirred.

The bronze door...