All My Disciples Bear The Mark of Greatness - Chapter 8: The Martial Arts Competition in the Academy

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Chapter 8: The Martial Arts Competition in the Academy

The name of Ye Qiubai from the Grass Hall spread quickly throughout the entire academy. Countless people were astonished by his strength, as if he had already become unbeatable in the Golden level!

In the Sword Hall, Xin Hongyi heard this news and said, “Ye Qiubai is the disciple that the Grass Hall accepted that day… But I can definitely surpass him. I will show you how great a loss it was not to accept me as a disciple back then.” After finishing her sentence, Xin Hongyi picked up her sword and rushed to the arena.

From that day on, Xin Hongyi’s name also spread throughout the entire academy. She won ten battles in a row, crushing all her opponents! Xin Hongyi declared in the arena that she would challenge Ye Qiubai in the academy’s martial arts competition. The crowd was in an uproar.

On the other side, in the Martial Hall, Ye Yan sat on a stone chair with a gloomy expression. “Ye Qiubai! How is this possible?!” He had personally witnessed Ye Qiubai’s talent and cultivation being destroyed, and yet, just a few days later, Ye Qiubai had already reached the peak of the Golden level and was making a big splash in the academy. “No way, I can’t let him return to the family alive…”

Currently, the Ye family is in a power struggle. The great elder Ye Ling and the current family head Ye Qing were vying for control of the family. Ye Qing was at a disadvantage due to his son Ye Qiubai’s situation. However, if the older generation of the family found out that Ye Qiubai had recovered his talents and surpassed his previous abilities, the situation might turn in his favor. “In that case…” Ye Yan’s eyes filled with sinister intentions.

Meanwhile, in the Martial Hall, Ye Qiubai had obtained a large number of contribution points and wanted to explore the various martial arts and techniques stored there. He browsed through the shelves, looking at several books, including some that contained Earth-level techniques. “Indeed, the martial arts of the Zang Dao Academy are far superior to those of the secular world’s clans and sects.” The Ye family’s martial arts were at the Xuan level, but Ye Qiubai showed no interest in them, as they were far inferior to the Taichu Sword Classic given to him by Lu Changseng.

What level of martial arts was the Taichu Sword Classic? His master was indeed mysterious, and Ye Qiubai wondered what level of strength was required to possess such a technique. As he thought about this, he couldn’t help but feel even more respect for Lu Changseng. Just then, Lu Changseng, who was lying in the sun in the Grass Hall, suddenly let out a loud yawn. “Hah! Which little brat is thinking about me?”

As Ye Qiubai passed by the martial arts area, he was attracted to a single, tattered volume. He walked over and picked it up, revealing the “Heaven Demon Nine Swords.” As he flipped through it, he found that it only contained the cultivation methods for the first three swords.

Ye Qiubai thought for a moment, “The sword techniques in the Taichu Sword Classic are too difficult for me to use now, and some are even impossible. It’s better to use this Heaven Demon Nine Swords as a transition.” With that, Ye Qiubai took the Heaven Demon Nine Swords and walked out, exchanging it for contribution points. The Guardian Elder said, “This volume is incomplete, and even the Zang Dao Academy doesn’t have the remaining six swords. Whether you can cultivate the latter six swords depends on your luck. Are you sure you want to take this?” Ye Qiubai nodded. Seeing this, the Guardian Elder didn’t persuade him further and handed the Heaven Demon Nine Swords over to Ye Qiubai, then sat back down and rested.

When Ye Qiubai returned to the Grass Hall, Lu Changseng was watering the willow tree and feeding a nearby bird a spirit fruit. “Alas, I have to use spirit soil on a single tree, and even a small bird needs to eat spirit fruit. What a waste.” The bird flapped its fiery red wings, expressing its discontent. Seeing Ye Qiubai approaching, Lu Changseng tossed the spirit soil to him and said, “Finish the rest and come see me again.” Ye Qiubai nodded.

After completing everything, he found Lu Changseng again. He was lying on a long chair and said, “I heard you went to the arena today? How was your performance?” Ye Qiubai bowed and respectfully said, “I didn’t disgrace the Grass Hall’s name, and I won completely. Master, I have something to ask you.” He then took out the incomplete Heaven Demon Nine Swords and asked, “I obtained this in the martial arts hall. Can you please guide me?”

Lu Changseng glanced at it and took it, saying, “An Incomplete volume?”

[Heaven Demon Nine Swords incomplete volume, can be repaired and improved]

Does the system have this function?

“Repair.”

After he finished speaking, the remaining six swords of the Heaven Demon Nine Swords appeared in Lu Changseng’s mind. “Come here.” Ye Qiubai stepped forward, and Lu Changseng pointed at his brow, transmitting a vast amount of information into Ye Qiubai’s mind. The complete Heaven Demon Nine Swords! Later, Lu Changseng took a tree branch and demonstrated the sword techniques of the Heaven Demon Nine Swords, one by one, with perfect mastery. Ye Qiubai watched in awe, as Lu Changseng’s demonstration not only perfectly replicated the content in the incomplete volume but also added a hint of mystery and greater power!

After finishing the demonstration, Lu Changsen put away the sword and said, “The power is decent, enough for you to use for a while. Also, the academy’s martial arts competition is in two days, so prepare yourself. I’m going to cook rice, I’m hungry.” With that, Lu Changseng walked into his home in the grass hall.

For the next two days, Ye Qiubai practiced the Heaven Demon Nine Swords tirelessly. On the day of the academy’s martial arts competition, Ye Qiubai had managed to master the fifth sword. “It’s a pity that, with my current cultivation level, I can only barely use the fifth sword.” He thought back to how effortlessly Lu Changseng had demonstrated the Heaven Demon Nine Swords and sighed, knowing he still had a long way to go.

The academy’s martial arts competition was held in the Zang Dao Academy’s square. The square was bustling with people, surrounding six high platforms. These six platforms represented the six winners of the competition, who would represent the Southern Domain’s Zang Dao Academy in exchanges with other academies from the Eastern, Western, and Northern domains. In reality, these exchanges were just a cover for fierce competition and resource grabbing. Qin Tiannan appeared in mid-air, his voice booming, “The six people who remain standing on these platforms before sunset will be declared the winners. There are no rules, but no one is allowed to die.”

Then, Qin Tiannan announced the rewards for the winners, and the crowd erupted in excitement. The rewards this time were much higher than usual. The academy’s martial arts competition began, but no one moved. After all, the results would only be announced after sunset, and going up now would only lead to being surrounded and attacked. Even if one could win, they would be exhausted by the other competitors.

In the distant seats, Qin Tiannan and the various hall elders sat, with Lu Changseng being pulled over by Qin Tiannan, looking very unwilling. “Come on, I don’t usually bother you, but your disciple is participating, and you, as their master, don’t even bother to come and take a look?” Qin Tiannan noticed Lu Changseng’s gloominess and couldn’t help but laugh. “I also want to see how far your disciple can go in the competition.”