Chapter 68: Chapter 66: Let’s Walk This Path Together

On the first floor of the Library Pavilion, everyone’s attention was drawn to this young man and woman.

Previously, an unusual phenomenon had occurred beneath the Cold Pool, gathering a large number of Outer Sect disciples outside.

After Chu Yinyin appeared, Steward Liu even reported that three people were still in the secret realm at the bottom of the pool.

The onlookers remembered these three names.

To the people in the Outer Sect, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang were unfamiliar, completely unheard of.

But Liu Chengqi, being the son of a steward, and having his Spiritual Embryo damaged back then, was a big event, so he was quite well-known.

However, many had heard that Liu Chengqi seemed to have gone mad recently.

Therefore, even the most clueless among them understood that the opportunity beneath the Cold Pool had nothing to do with him!

As a result, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang became the topic of conversation for everyone during their meals.

“Have you heard? They even alarmed the Sect Leader.”

“The Tenth Elder appeared in person and even got so angry that the Sect Leader had to use a Silence Array; I heard he almost spat blood.”

“Almost? I heard he did spit some.”

“What three people make a tiger! Just rumors! But… we don’t know what kind of secret realm it is that caused heaven and earth phenomena, with all the swords trembling, and no word has leaked out yet.”

However, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang knew very little about the disturbances that happened outside the Cold Pool that day.

They didn’t realize many had gathered there, nor that the old man Liu Tianfeng had exposed their names.

However, the intense gazes in the Library Pavilion made Chu Huaixu speculate a bit.

“Oh no, I’ve become an overnight sensation,” he thought.

The cool and aloof Big Ice Cube felt very uneasy at this moment.

But soon, she relaxed a bit.

Because she saw Chu Huaixu step forward slightly, standing in front of her to block half of her body.

In line with the principle of “supporting each other,” Chu Huaixu immediately cupped his hands towards the startled Chen Jiye and said:

“So it’s Senior Brother Chen Jiye! I’ve long admired you!”

This was also a test.

As expected, everyone was still staring at him; hardly anyone was interested in the name Chen Jiye.

The Outer Sect disciples were all curious: “Was it him who got the opportunity, or was it the junior sister behind him?”

“I must say, he is quite handsome.”

“This junior sister is also truly beautiful, making one fall for her at first sight.”

The white-robed steward of the Library Pavilion gave a light cough and began to take charge of the situation.

This middle-aged man with a beard glanced at the Time Measuring Incense and said to the Nine Acupoints Registered Disciple who was breaking through, “What are you standing around for? Aren’t you going to continue breaking the array?”

“There’s only half a stick of incense time in total, and now there’s only half left,” he sternly reminded.

“Today’s young disciples are truly worrying. Can’t they distinguish priorities? Others watching is one thing, but why are you, who are breaking through, spectating?”

The registered disciple’s face turned bright red, clearly thin-skinned, and after being criticized in front of everyone, they transformed their shame into determination and managed to break through the second barrier in one go, earning the qualification to receive a Profound Level Technique.

The white-robed steward glanced at him and nodded slightly.

He turned to look at Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang and said to them, “Are you two also here to break through?”

“Indeed,” Chu Huaixu responded loudly, not at all intimidated by the crowd; in fact, he was in even better spirits.

—The Profound Yellow Grand Stage, come and perform if you can.

After all, he had been the [Must-Eat List Second Place], carrying with him high popularity experience.

The white-robed steward, upon hearing this, immediately beckoned them and said, “You two, come over and give me your Registered Disciple Identity Tokens to register first, then get in line.”

“Yes,” the two responded, accepting the order.

While they were writing, whispers continued to be heard around them.

More and more people gathered on the first floor of the Library Pavilion, and these Outer Sect disciples were no longer in a hurry to go upstairs.

The time passed quickly, and the Time Measuring Incense soon burned out.

The registered disciple attempting the challenge stopped at the Profound Level.

This was not an outstanding performance, as in a year, there would not be many who learned the Yellow Level Techniques, with the Profound Level being the basic line.

Fortunately, the atmosphere in the Daoist Sect seemed positive, as senior brothers and sisters even offered encouragement.

“Not bad, don’t be discouraged. This is just a First Realm technique; there’s still the Second and Third Realms. There are plenty of opportunities.”

“Profound Level isn’t bad either. Almost half of the people each year are at the Profound Level.”

This was indeed true, as in previous years, the ratio of people obtaining Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow techniques was roughly 1:3:5:1.

The Daoist Sect was generous, not cherishing resources like some sects that only allowed a handful of disciples to practice Celestial and Earth Level Techniques.

If it weren’t for inadequate talent or unstable foundations at the Acupoint Opening Stage, practicing techniques that are too advanced could hinder cultivation progress. The Daoist Sect would be eager for every disciple to practice Celestial Level Techniques.

Of course, this was also because the Daoist Sect had a thousand-year heritage, with a library full of comprehensive techniques, and the sect had a large stock of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that could be supplied.

The white-robed steward turned to the Nine Acupoints Disciple and said, “Stand aside and choose techniques at your leisure without affecting subsequent challengers.”

“Yes,” he replied.

At this point, the middle-aged man turned his attention to Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang and asked, “Which one of you two will go first?”

He, too, was very curious about the two.

The reason was simple; he was also a Sword Cultivator, and on that day, his Lifebound Sword kept trembling!

No matter how patiently he tried to calm the Sword Spirit, it just wouldn’t work.

A secret realm that causes such a large-scale phenomenon clearly indicates that someone has obtained a great opportunity.

At this moment, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang exchanged a glance, and he said, “Ladies first.”

Big Ice Cube was already used to this guy always spouting strange words.

In truth, she didn’t mind going first herself, but the next words from this dead fox were a bit irritating.

“If I go first, I’m afraid you’ll feel pressured later.” He shrugged.

The cold-faced girl’s face turned even colder, and she snorted before deciding to ignore him.

She was confident that she could break through to the Celestial Level unimpeded, so how could she feel any pressure?

The tall Han Shuangjiang walked up to the first array barrier, took a deep breath, and adjusted her state.

From a distance, Chu Huaixu watched her graceful silhouette, eagerly anticipating the performance of the world’s protagonist.

He had no worries at all about this little housekeeper of his. If the world’s protagonist couldn’t even obtain the Celestial Level cultivation technique of the First Realm, that would indeed be ridiculous.

At this moment, he just wanted to analyze the difficulty of each array barrier through Han Shuangjiang’s performance.

The time measuring incense was ignited by the white-robed steward, and three breaths later, Han Shuangjiang moved.

She raised her right hand and unleashed the Eight Desolates Roaming Dragon technique that Chu Huaixu had guided her with all his heart.

The Yellow Level technique’s area barrier was shattered instantly in front of her as if it didn’t exist.

The cold-faced girl pressed her lips together, maintaining her expressionless demeanor as she walked briskly forward without stopping.

The disciple who was selecting an array in the Profound Level area couldn’t help but glance at her, feeling that this junior sister was stunningly beautiful, even causing his heart to skip a beat.

At that moment she struck, he even wished it was his face receiving the strike instead of the barrier.

A senior brother had once told him, “Remember, when a slap comes, the first thing to arrive is the fragrance.”

So this registered disciple watched in awe as Han Shuangjiang struck again, and the Profound Level barrier shattered in response.

The girl made no pauses in her steps and, under his gaze, continued forward, brushing past him in an instant.

The onlookers started whispering again.

“Considering her momentum, at least Earth Level! I feel that Celestial Level is certain.”

“If she really reaches the Celestial Level, then she must be the one who obtained the opportunity.”

“She seems very at ease; has she so perfectly absorbed the medicinal power of the Acupoint Opening Pill?”

“Such a heavenly talent, it won’t be long before she ascends to the Inner Sect.”

Amidst the attention of the crowd, Han Shuangjiang stood before the Earth Level barrier, testing it with a palm strike.

The barrier shattered with just one blow as well.

The Outer Sect disciples exchanged glances, observing her casual and elegant demeanor, thinking that even the Celestial Level barrier wouldn’t stop her.

Many secretly envied her, as a Celestial Level technique meant her cultivation path began at a higher point than others.

Big Ice Cube stood before the Celestial Level barrier, outwardly calm like an ancient well, yet her heart was indeed stirred.

This was her first time formally validating her cultivation achievements.

It was also the first time, under the spotlight of the crowd, she deeply realized that she truly was a cultivation prodigy.

She yearned for cultivation, for controlling her own life.

Rather than being sold by her parents to a brothel, then gifted by the brothel to the Joy Sect, like an object.

She appeared cold outwardly, but a seed of fear had always been in her heart, from a very young age.

She knew there was no one behind her.

But what about the road ahead?

Would it be the courtesan of Hongxiu Restaurant, or the saintess of the Joy Sect?

How could a girl not be afraid?

“No matter how difficult this cultivation path is, I will walk it alone!” She secretly vowed in her heart.

“Break for me!” Han Shuangjiang raised her right hand and slapped down!

The Celestial Level barrier shattered under her full-force strike.

Big Ice Cube took another deep breath, and with a solemn expression, stepped forward into the Celestial Level area.

For some reason, standing here, she felt a moment of peace in her heart.

The girl suddenly felt like crying, but it was only for a moment.

After standing still, she slowly turned around.

Strangely, her gaze instinctively searched for Chu Huaixu’s figure.

Amidst the crowd, numerous senior brothers and sisters were cheering for her.

Yet she only sought him.

Chu Huaixu, at some point, had left the previous spot and stood before the Yellow Level barrier.

Han Shuangjiang’s gaze crossed four barriers and locked onto him. The two, having gone through many trials together, just looked at each other like this.

This dead fox’s face bore a heartfelt smile, offering full affirmation.

Moments earlier, the girl had been thinking about walking the difficult path ahead on her own.

But now, this dead fox was smiling at her and saying:

“Don’t move, wait for me there.”

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