Chapter 279 - 168: Sensation_4
He vaulted up onto the man in black’s horse.
Du Wushuang looked at Chu Lingguang and gave a slight nod. Chu Lingguang returned the gesture with a smile. He was now also curious to see what this Dragon Claw Tree looked like—that it could get Du Wushuang’s name carved back into the family registry and earn him the family’s recognition.
"Hah!"
The man in black galloped away.
Chu Lingguang’s figure quickly vanished from the trio’s sight.
"The True Meaning of Spear Technique... I wonder what Father will think."
Du Juan mused.
"It’s a good thing Chu Lingguang is one of ours," Zhuoyi said, relieved.
Du Wushuang looked as if he wanted to say something but held his tongue.
After talking with Chu Lingguang yesterday, he’d confirmed it: Chu Lingguang would become a Disciple of Mr. Du and repay his Favors many times over, but he wouldn’t completely join the Du Family, not like Du Wushuang himself had.
’Besides,’ he thought, ’now that he has grasped the True Meaning of Spear Technique, I’m afraid many others will be vying for him.’
"Hah!"
Chu Lingguang sat behind the man in black.
It was said that the terrain of the Hundred Thousand Mountains was treacherous and that outsiders could never find the location of the Trial Ground. Chu Lingguang was eager to see exactly where it was hidden.
Since he was sitting behind the man in black, his eyes weren’t covered.
Even if they were, his Turtle Breath Technique allowed him to commune with the world, and he would still be able to sense every stir in his surroundings.
But the fine horse galloped at incredible speed. In addition, a strange ripple of energy emanated from the man in black. As Chu Lingguang bobbed up and down with the horse’s gait, the ripple made his vision grow hazy and a wave of drowsiness washed over him.
「After an unknown amount of time.」
Chu Lingguang found himself at a mountain gate.
Looking around in surprise, he recalled the journey on horseback. He felt as though he’d been led through a thick fog. By the time he emerged from it, he was already at the mountain gate. He had no idea what scenery they had passed or which path they had taken.
’That special ripple of energy from the man must have been what affected me.’
’He did it on purpose.’
’I just don’t know how that energy is produced.’
Chu Lingguang’s thoughts immediately turned to the Dantian Qi Sea. The man in black’s power was clearly that of an expert who had succeeded in Opening the Dantian and Qi Sea. That unique energy didn’t seem to emanate from flesh and blood, and it felt entirely different from Dragon Elephant Power. The Dantian Qi Sea was the only explanation he could come up with.
"Beginner Chu Lingguang. Suspected of having grasped the True Meaning of Spear Technique."
The man in black led Chu Lingguang through the mountain gate to register him.
"True Intent?"
The registrar was a middle-aged man with imposing features. When he heard the words "True Meaning of Spear Technique," a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and he stared as if he wanted to devour Chu Lingguang whole.
"You, come with me."
The middle-aged man immediately led Chu Lingguang and the man in black to a large plaza.
After entering, Chu Lingguang discovered that the so-called Trial Ground seemed to be situated within a hidden complex of palaces. Many people were cultivating and sparring in the plaza.
The sound of a Dragon’s Roar and Elephant’s Wail filled the entire area.
As he followed the man in black inside, many people stared at him in astonishment. This was especially true when the middle-aged man assigned him a luxurious private room. At that point, the people cultivating in the plaza all swarmed over.
Chu Lingguang looked at them; they were all around his age.
"A-Class, Sky Chamber."
"Does that mean he has A-grade Talent?"
"Who in the world is he?"
"A-grade Talent? Don’t tell me he’s already succeeded in Opening the Dantian and Qi Sea?"
"Impossible."
...
The crowd buzzed with discussion.
Chu Lingguang looked at the Wooden Token in his hand, listened to the surrounding chatter, and couldn’t help but glance at the imposing middle-aged man.
The man seemed to notice his confusion and said, "I am a teacher at the Trial Ground. My name is Poisonous Snake. Because you have grasped the True Meaning of Spear Technique, you possess A-grade Talent. Your treatment here at the Trial Ground will include access to A-Class resources."
"However..."
Poisonous Snake’s tone shifted.
"Whether you have truly grasped the True Meaning of Spear Technique still needs to be verified by one of our teachers. The teacher who can confirm such things is currently away, escorting new arrivals. He will find you for a personal verification upon his return. Therefore, this A-Class Identity Token may only be temporary."
"Thank you for the clarification, Teacher. I understand."
Chu Lingguang said respectfully.
"The True Meaning of Spear Technique?"
"He’s grasped True Intent?"
"What kind of monster is he?"
"I want to know everything about him."
Hearing Poisonous Snake’s words, the students in the plaza erupted. Chu Lingguang felt waves of pressure and hostility wash over him.
By the time he entered the A-Class Sky Chamber to rest, many people were still discussing him outside. Several students even came to visit, hoping to befriend him.