76: Chapter 76 Is this martial arts school really that attractive?

"No, no, no, when I was injured that time, the strength of that Sword Intent was absolutely not something a Ninth Grade Martial Artist could unleash.

Moreover, the first Disciple taken by that Martial Arts Hall Master broke through to the Zizai Realm in full view of everyone, and he looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old!"

Mo Qixuan hurriedly waved his hand to explain.

Yue Qing was momentarily stunned by these words, only reacting after a moment of thought.

"You mean that person, shortly after entering the Ninth Grade, became strong enough to injure you? You expect me to believe that?"

Her expression grew increasingly grim.

"This is indeed the truth," Mo Qixuan nodded. "Many people went to seek apprenticeship at that Martial Arts Hall before. Even Yin Luoxia from Snow Moon City went, and she even clashed with the Martial Arts Hall's senior Disciple, Li Hanyi, at the entrance, unleashing the Ten Thousand Swords Art."

He continued to explain.

"That is an extremely profound Sword Art. Once unleashed, tens of thousands of Sword Qi shoot out. To my knowledge, this Sword Art has appeared three times—the first was in the battle against Yin Luoxia at the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall; the second was when our informants planted in Snow Moon City attacked Li Hanyi, where the Hall Master was suspected to have appeared, enveloping hundreds of feet in Sword Qi."

Mo Qixuan spoke with a serious tone.

"The third time was on the Jingwu Platform during the Snow Moon City Assembly, when Li Hanyi dueled Song Yanhui of Wushuang City, once again displaying it and actually destroying the entire Martial Stage."

Although Mo Qixuan had not witnessed it personally, merely hearing about it confirmed its extraordinary power.

"Hundreds of feet? What Realm is that person in?"

Yue Qing wore an expression that clearly said, 'Do you think I'm a three-year-old child?'

"But every word I spoke is true!"

Mo Qixuan repeated urgently.

"When I rushed to the scene, the Sword Qi had already been activated. The sheer power of it still leaves me with lingering fear when I recall it."

He recalled the scene from that day and still felt terrified.

"It is said that Song Jinyang of Jinyang Martial Arts Hall, at the Peak of the Zizai Earth Realm, whose full-power strike was comparable to a blow from a Heaven Realm expert like Fuyao, was slain by a single sword strike from Li Hanyi."

Yue Qing frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"Since that is the case, then I must go and see for myself."

She had originally come here to earn merit, but now she was intrigued by this Martial Arts Hall.

"Vice Hall Master, when the Martial Arts Hall Master clashed with Zhao Guyan of Wushuang City, he displayed an extremely profound Sword Intent. I suspect this person is not as young as he appears on the surface; he is very likely a disguised former hidden expert!"

Seeing that Yue Qing intended to intervene, Mo Qixuan immediately reminded her with a grave expression.

After all, the Holy Cult's predecessor was the Northern Li Kingdom.

And Yue Qing and Yue Yao were the daughters of the Northern Li King.

Although Ye Dingzhi now held the main power in the Cult, the status of the two women remained revered.

Moreover, Mo Qixuan was originally a subordinate of Yue Yao.

Although Yue Qing was the Vice Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall and her relationship with Yue Yao was not harmonious, they were still biological sisters.

Mo Qixuan feared that if she made a mistake in Snow Moon City, he would have difficulty accounting for it.

However, the more he tried to persuade her, the more curious Yue Qing became.

She waved her hand, signaling Mo Qixuan to stop talking.

She turned and stepped out of the room, heading straight for Snow Moon City.

Mo Qixuan watched her retreating figure and could only sigh helplessly.

He knew Yue Qing's stubborn and unrestrained nature well. If he rashly intervened, the situation might spiral completely out of control.

Yet, he could not appear personally—someone in Snow Moon City was already suspicious of him.

If he showed up, he might expose Yue Qing's identity as well.

He could only secretly arrange for a few teams of elite Dark Guards to follow discreetly, ensuring her absolute safety.

...

Inside Snow Moon City.

In front of the Nameless Martial Arts School.

Every day, crowds of young Martial Artists flocked there out of admiration.

Especially now that the names of the top four contenders had been announced, the Martial Arts School occupied three spots in one go.

This achievement naturally tempted countless people.

Not only the talented youths who had not yet affiliated with any School, but even the top talents from some major powers rushed over, hoping to gain entry qualifications.

Yue Qing happened to witness this scene as she entered the city.

"This turnout is too astonishing. Could they be actors hired to create a scene?"

This was her instinctive reaction upon seeing the sea of people in front of the Martial Arts Hall for the first time.

The scene was indeed somewhat outrageous.

In the crowd, many people exuded the aura of the Vajra Mortal Realm, and several had even stepped into the Zizai Earth Realm. In Yue Qing's view, although only mid-stage, they were already figures capable of standing alone in the Northern Li Jianghu.

Yet now, these people were all gazing eagerly at the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall, their eyes full of fervor.

This was too unreal.

These people were all young. Their talent must be top-tier.

Even within the Holy Cult, they would be objects of focused cultivation.

But now, they were all crammed in front of this Martial Arts Hall, desperately seeking a chance to enter?

Did this Martial Arts School really possess such immense attraction?

Or was all of this merely a fabricated illusion?

Yue Qing grew even more curious about the identity of the Martial Arts Hall Master.

Even the strongest powers might not be able to attract so many geniuses to join them.

The number of Prodigies the Holy Cult gathered from all directions a few years ago for the Eastern Expedition did not compare to the current spectacle.

But how could a mere Martial Arts Hall compare to the Holy Cult?

The two were simply not on the same scale.

Thoughts raced through Yue Qing's mind, and in a moment, she considered countless possibilities.

She quietly approached the edge of the crowd, pretending to observe her surroundings with curiosity.

"Excuse me, are you here to seek apprenticeship?"

She spoke softly, asking a young man beside her who was craning his neck to look.

The young man paused, initially somewhat impatient, but when he turned around, he was stunned.

Yue Qing's eyes at this moment were clear and bright, like a young girl just entering the Jianghu, untouched by the mundane world.

"Cough, you must have just arrived in Snow Moon City, miss?"

The young man snapped back to his senses, his tone carrying a hint of excitement.

"What do you mean?"

She put on an innocent expression and asked curiously.

This look caused several youths nearby to unconsciously stop their conversations, their gazes falling upon her.

"If you had been in the city a few days ago, you would definitely have heard of this Martial Arts School's reputation."

The young man clearly wanted to show off in front of her, so he immediately explained.

"The top four contenders in this competition—they took three spots in one go!"

"Three spots? Is that a big deal?"

Yue Qing continued to feign ignorance.

"It's not a question of whether it's impressive or not. All the contestants this time were geniuses from all over. The Martial Arts Hall sent a total of five people, and three made it to the top four. Moreover, the two who were eliminated did so only because they encountered their own sect members!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, as if this achievement were related to him.

"It sounds quite impressive. Then why don't you just go in directly? Isn't it said that you can join if you pay money?"

"Miss, it's not that easy. A Martial Arts Hall that can produce Disciples like this wouldn't just accept anyone casually. I heard they look very strictly at Aptitude when taking in Disciples."

The young man's tone held a trace of regret, suggesting he had tried himself.

"I see your Aptitude isn't bad; did you perhaps not meet the standard either?"

As soon as Yue Qing said this, the young man broke into a wide smile, his attitude becoming even warmer.

"Oh, they say that the Hall Master can see a person's talent with just one glance. Those who enter are all rare talents chosen from ten thousand. Take Li Hanyi, for instance; at only fourteen or fifteen, she has already grasped her own Sword Intent."

His tone was full of envy.

Yue Qing's heart also jolted upon hearing this.

The White-Haired Immortal hadn't mentioned this before.

To grasp one's Sword Intent at such a young age was truly a Peak display of natural Genius, having almost no connection to external assistance.

It was worth noting that helping others speed up the comprehension of Sword Intent was not an easy matter.

At least, Yue Qing had never heard of it.

"What is her relationship with this Martial Arts School?"

To grasp one's own Sword Intent at this age meant her talent was extraordinarily innate, almost independent of external aid.

One should know that it was not easy for outsiders to help accelerate the comprehension of Sword Intent.

At the very least, Yue Qing had never heard of such a thing.

"It must be that the Hall Master's ability to teach Disciples is too formidable, and his own strength is unfathomable. Anyway, I wouldn't even dare to imagine it. Furthermore, back on the Jingwu Platform plaza, this Hall Master also took out many precious treasures to give to his Disciples!"

Thinking of the scene he witnessed on the Jingwu Platform plaza, the young man's eyes were filled with envy.

They might not have had much interest in gold and silver, but if it involved Divine Weapons, Sharp Weapons, or peerless Secret Manuals, that was another matter entirely.

Yue Qing listened, completely bewildered, not understanding what the other party was talking about.

"Miss, that Hall Master possesses many powerful Cultivation Techniques, and his own cultivation is even more unfathomable. Earlier, on the Jingwu Platform plaza, when he clashed with the Wushuang City Lord, he merely releasing his Sword Intent easily broke the City Lord's full-power strike!"

A young man nearby suddenly interjected.

These people had already noticed Yue Qing's conversation with the others from the side.

Once one spoke up, the others nearby also chimed in, one after another, recounting the scene of Su Rui releasing the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass on the Jingwu Platform plaza.

Yue Qing frowned the more she listened.

Was this too mystical?

Were they talking about a human being?

It sounded almost like an immortal descending to the mortal world!

Yue Qing muttered to herself, thinking these people were clearly exaggerating.

Just as she was processing this information, a sudden commotion erupted in the crowd in the distance.

Wang Yuyan, leading AZhu and ABi, carrying two vegetable baskets, walked slowly out from the edge of the crowd.

Being stared at by so many people made her look somewhat flustered.

Due to her personality, she was fundamentally unwilling to go out.

But Su Rui knew she was too delicate and deliberately made her come out to gain experience.

Therefore, he no longer allowed others to deliver food, instead making Wang Yuyan personally go to the market to purchase it.

Although reluctant, Wang Yuyan never refused Su Rui's words.

At this moment, she lowered her head slightly, slowly making her way along the path cleared by the crowd, about to walk into the Martial Arts Hall.

But at this moment, she was called to a stop by someone.

The previous commotion, coupled with the accounts of the few people before her, had informed Yue Qing that these three young ladies before her were new Disciples who had recently joined the School.

And Wang Yuyan's gentle and frail appearance suggested she was someone easy to talk to.

Yue Qing was very confident in her own talent.

Her purpose for this trip was to infiltrate the Martial Arts Hall and personally investigate how mysterious this place truly was.