My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 378: Chapter 183: Linyuan

At this moment, the plaza before Guiyuan Hall was already buzzing with activity, packed with a dense crowd of spectators.

Upon the high dais, several magnificent chairs were arrayed in a row. The central seat of honor was empty, but to its left and right sat several figures of Light and Shadow, their auras profound and immeasurable... They were none other than the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect and the True Gang Avatars of several other lineage Hall Masters!

In the viewing stands further out, Elders, True Disciples, and Inner Sect elites from every lineage were gathered. Their gazes, each different, were fixed as one upon the young figure at the end of the red carpet, who was approaching, surrounded by a splendid honor guard.

The honor guard halted at the entrance to the plaza, parting to line both sides of the red carpet.

Wen Suxin gave Qin Fang a slight nod, signaling for him to proceed alone.

Qin Fang composed himself. Under the focus of countless gazes, he took a deep breath...

...The solemnity of the atmosphere was enough to make even him a little nervous.

But in the next moment, a thought stirred in his mind. He began the Contemplation of the Profound Nether, and his heart immediately grew calm and peaceful.

His gaze became serene. Then, with steady steps, he began to walk along the crimson carpet, heading step by step toward the towering ritual platform in the center of the plaza.

With every step, he could feel the solemn atmosphere in the air grow heavier, along with the omnipresent gazes of scrutiny and inquiry.

But his will was firm and his gaze was clear. His dark cyan cloud-patterned robe accentuated his posture, as straight and tall as a pine. As he walked, the Jade Pendant at his waist chimed softly, its rhythm steady and unbroken.

Countless gazes followed him.

Many of which were complicated.

From the outer viewing stands, Xu Nianzhen watched the supremely dazzling figure below—the focus of everyone’s attention. A look of amazement was in her eyes, her expression complex.

Liu Rushi was also there. She stared, utterly infatuated with the figure, practically drooling.

Shen Han, Fu Chen, Xue Yi, Han Wang, Lin Chen... all of whom were from the same entry-level batch...

They had all come here.

And at this moment, every one of them was staring at the dazzling figure on the field with complex expressions.

...Although the news that he was now the Hall Master’s True Inheritance had long since spread throughout the Sect, and they had all heard of it.

It just never felt real...

Until this very moment...

Now, they finally felt it!

...At this moment, Qin Fang was the focus of the entire Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect.

And they were merely insignificant figures among the tens of thousands of disciples attending the ceremony...

The difference in their status was greater than that between the clouds and the mud.

How could their hearts not be in turmoil?

In a daze, their various conflicts with him at the Post House months ago seemed like they had just happened yesterday.

But in the blink of an eye...

They no longer even had the right to stand before him.

If Qin Fang decided to, right now, and revealed even the slightest intention of targeting or getting revenge on them...

...then without Qin Fang even having to lift a finger, the astonishingly powerful Divine Families from Lanyang City that backed them could be annihilated in an extremely short amount of time.

...The Guiyuan Lineage, though not the strongest of the Six Meridians, and its members all seem like pleasant, good-natured people...

...were notoriously united and protective of their own!

No matter how much they practiced ’Hidden Blade and Simple-mindedness’... at their core, they were still Martial Artists!

While their expressions were complicated, on the high dais, gaze after gaze also fell upon Qin Fang, each one implicitly carrying a scrutinizing look.

Among them, a full six of the figures were made of Light and Shadow... shockingly, they were Primordial Spirit Avatars!

"So this is Qin Fang? Indeed, his foundation is impressive, and his temperament is excellent."

"Mastering the Root Skill Leaf Skill in a single day, while also reaching the entry-level for the Root Skill... A Talent like that is likely even greater than Wu Xueci’s from four years ago... especially in terms of comprehension."

"Junior Brother Lingxiao, if you had come in person that day... Qin Fang would probably be your disciple right now."

"Senior Brother, faced with such a rare gem, as the Sect Leader... were you not tempted?"

High above on the dais, Divine Thoughts crisscrossed through the air. These thoughts were a silent conversation among the powerful, completely undetectable to the nearby disciples.

"Qin Fang’s Talent is indeed extraordinary, and I admit I was tempted... but Junior Brother Yue blocked me off before I could even make an offer. A-las..."

A helpless voice sighed in response.

Peals of laughter immediately echoed through the mental link.

Behind these figures of Light and Shadow stood several True Disciples, clad in Infinite Star Armor.

Among them was Luo Yuntian, the very person who had overseen the entry-level trials for Qin Fang’s group.

His gaze was calm, a Silver Mark between his brows shimmering with starlight, giving him an otherworldly air. He looked down upon Qin Fang, his expression unchanging.

Besides him, several other True Disciples were also scrutinizing Qin Fang.

These scrutinizing gazes fell upon Qin Fang.

Yet his expression remained unchanged. The Contemplation of the Profound Nether Realm-Breaking Awl kept his mind perfectly clear. He was utterly unflappable.

He walked to the center of the plaza and stopped about ten zhang from the ritual platform, then bowed and stood solemnly.

From the side of the dais, a figure slowly emerged and took a position at its edge.

It was Fan Zhengchu.

Today, he too had changed into an extremely formal, dark-colored Elder Robe. The Guiyuan Cloud Pattern on it was embroidered with Dark Gold Thread, which shimmered with a deep luster in the sunlight.

His expression was solemn as his gaze swept across the entire assembly. Gradually, the plaza, which had been somewhat noisy, fell silent.

Until you could hear a pin drop.

Fan Zhengchu first bowed toward the dais where the Sect Leader and the other Hall Masters were seated. Then, he turned to face all the spectators in the plaza. His voice, deep and steady, was carried by his True Essence, reaching every corner of the square with perfect clarity.

"Esteemed Sect Leader, Hall Masters, and Elders. Fellow disciples. Today, the heavens are clear, and the auspicious hour is upon us. I am grateful that you all have taken the time to grace this grand ceremony of the Guiyuan Lineage with your presence. On behalf of Senior Brother Yue and everyone in Guiyuan, I thank you."

He paused for a moment and gave a slight bow.

After straightening up, he continued calmly, "Our Guiyuan Lineage was founded over thirty-six hundred years ago, when our Ancestral Master attained enlightenment on the shores of the Ten Thousand Years Profound Pool and established our core principle: ’Guarding the Original.’ Our lineage’s path does not seek empty glamour or court perilous extremes. We value only the strengthening of one’s foundation and the preservation of one’s true nature. Through the weight and stability of Kunyuan, the enduring vitality of Cyan Wood, and the yielding embrace of Profound Water... we build a supreme Dao Foundation and seek to return to our purest state, to Guizhen."

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