Chapter 366: Divine Repository (II)
Outside Wuling City, within the dense mountain forest, two young men strolled as if out for a casual walk. The one on the left bore an imposing presence, his fighting spirit surging so powerfully that it radiated from head to toe, making others scarcely dare to meet his gaze. The one on the right was refined and graceful, carrying an air of cultured elegance.
"Brother Xiao, what interesting matter have you discovered to make you reveal such an expression?" Jii Weicheng asked with a smile.
"Brother Jii, do you still remember Lin Zheyu of Azure Tide Pavilion? Yesterday, he issued a challenge to me through the Hidden Dragon Tokens," Xiao Shi said with a faint smile. "I just checked his information. He has already risen to rank fifty-three on the Hidden Dragon List. His talent is truly astonishing."
Xiao Shi offered this evaluation calmly. Facing Lin Zheyu's challenge, he felt no pressure at all, as though a talented junior had simply come forward to test himself. What he felt was more curiosity than concern. The gap in strength between rank fifty-three and rank thirty on the Hidden Dragon List was enormous. Xiao Shi had great confidence in his own power and did not believe that Lin Zheyu, who had joined Azure Tide Pavilion just over a year ago, could defeat him.
"Indeed, it is interesting. His talent is truly remarkable. Judging by his appearance, he is likely under fifty. To reach rank fifty-three on the Hidden Dragon List after joining Azure Tide Pavilion for only about a year, such talent truly invites admiration," Jii Weicheng said with a smile.
Although he spoke of admiration, there was no trace of envy in his eyes. Jii Weicheng came from the Confucian Sect and followed the path of Confucian martial cultivation, cultivating Righteous Vast true intent. His temperament and moral cultivation were exceptionally refined. The practice of the Confucian Sect differed greatly from that of other sects. Confucian martial cultivation leaned more toward the traditional martial path, focusing solely on cultivating Righteous Vast true intent and placing greater emphasis on one's character.
Some even followed the traditional martial cultivation path directly. They first cultivated self-discipline and character. Reading history made one wise, reading poetry made one refined, mathematics made one meticulous, science made one profound, ethics made one solemn, and the study of logic and rhetoric made one eloquent. After forming a firm martial cultivation conviction, they would then condense Righteous Vast true intent.
Although Jii Weicheng had cultivated Righteous Vast true intent through a true intent diagram, he had already advanced far along the path of martial cultivation conviction. He was not far from fully condensing that conviction. Otherwise, no matter how fortunate he was, he would not have been able to ascend to the first position on the Hidden Dragon List.
"After slaying a few more demon puppets, I will head back. I have just accepted Lin Zheyu's challenge. I shall return and meet this newly risen genius. Brother Jii, would you like to come back and watch the match?" Xiao Shi said with a smile.
"I would be delighted. At the previous banquet, I did not have the chance to speak with him in depth. This time will be perfect for a proper discussion," Jii Weicheng replied. As he finished speaking, his expression shifted slightly, and his figure flickered, vanishing from where he stood in an instant.
With a sharp sound, a slender sword suddenly appeared in Jii Weicheng's hand. A cold gleam flashed through the air, and the roar of a demon puppet erupted abruptly.
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