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Time passed, and nothing particularly significant happened within the Mixed Heaven Sect.
The Hidden Dragon Secret Realm was about to open, and all the prodigies were diligently cultivating, striving to elevate their cultivation to a higher level before the secret realm opened. They aimed to master even greater strength so they could compete with other prodigies within the realm and seize more and better opportunities.
On Absolute Sword Peak...
For five consecutive days, Chen Feng spent most of his time refining his energy.
His motionless body trembled slightly, emitting a faint muffled sound. The air around him was immediately repelled by an invisible force, rippling outward in all directions.
His closed eyes opened, revealing a sharp, sword-like glint.
Chen Feng stood up, and a series of cracking sounds echoed from his body.
"The Mixed Heaven Sword Energy from the fourth refinement is incredibly powerful..." Chen Feng couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
With his current strength, defeating the third-ranked expert on the Hidden Dragon Ranking of the Mixed Heaven Battle Tower was no issue at all.
"The second refinement consumed ten Blood Coagulation True Pills, the third refinement consumed twenty, and the fourth refinement consumed forty. As for the fifth refinement..."
For a moment, Chen Feng was stunned.
The consumption was simply too staggering.
Once again, he felt fortunate that he didn't have to exhaust himself running around for resources, which would have wasted a lot of time and ultimately left him lagging behind others.
Thinking about it, if he hadn't been taken in as a disciple by his master and provided with abundant cultivation resources, he would have likely been killed by Ye Yunqi long ago.
"The second level of the Mixed Heaven Sword Body grants me even more vigorous qi and blood, allowing me to extract more energy from it and refine the Mixed Heaven Sword Energy with greater efficiency."
"With the help of the Creation Divine Talisman, I can also efficiently refine Blood Coagulation True Pills to replenish my consumption..."
"However, the Creation Divine Talisman cannot assist me in refining energy. Otherwise, I wouldn't have needed five days to complete the fourth refinement."
As he pondered, Chen Feng's thoughts scattered, and flashes of inspiration emerged.
"In terms of sword techniques, I have the Shadow Wind Sword Technique and the Thirteen Absolute Swords. But with my comprehension, I can definitely learn a few more sword techniques. This will not only give me more techniques to master but also allow me to draw parallels and cross-reference them. Additionally, I need to cultivate a higher-grade movement or footwork technique..."
Chen Feng continuously reflected on his shortcomings and how to address and perfect them.
He stood up and left the pavilion, seeking out his master, Wang Yuandao, to explain his intentions.
"The sect has a Myriad Martial Pavilion, which houses countless martial arts. As a true disciple, you can freely select any martial arts below the (top-grade) level. However, if you wish to choose Best martial arts, you'll need to spend contribution points," Wang Yuandao nodded and explained.
"Master, does the Myriad Martial Pavilion have (peerless) martial arts?" Chen Feng asked curiously.
"Our Mixed Heaven Sect has been established for nearly thirty thousand years. Each generation has produced countless prodigies who have created numerous martial arts. Naturally, there are some Excellent martial arts," Wang Yuandao smiled. "However, only (quasi-sect heirs) can exchange contribution points for Excellent martial arts, and only (sect heirs) can freely cultivate them."
Chen Feng was shocked.
At the same time, he once again felt fortunate.
After all, he was only a true disciple, yet he had already learned a Excellent martial art.
"Our Mixed Heaven Sect has three palaces, nine halls, and seventy-two peaks, each with its own Excellent martial arts. Additionally, the Myriad Martial Pavilion also houses three Excellent martial arts," Wang Yuandao continued. "The Thirteen Absolute Swords are profound and mysterious, enough for you to carefully study and cultivate. Therefore, there's no need to rush for other Excellent martial arts in the short term."
"I know your comprehension and wisdom are exceptional, but remember the saying: 'Biting off more than you can chew.' Go now and select the martial arts that suit you from the Myriad Martial Pavilion."
After bowing respectfully to Wang Yuandao, Chen Feng immediately left and sought out Yang Tao, asking him to take him to the Myriad Martial Pavilion.
The Mixed Heaven Sect was vast, with countless mountains and floating islands, making it incredibly grand and magnificent. However, this also had a downside: for many disciples, traveling was extremely inconvenient.
Simply put, without the cultivation level of the Divine Wheel Realm, it wasn't easy to travel to other peaks or floating islands.
Of course, the Mixed Heaven Sect did have wind-riding ships that could be used, but compared to flying on one's own spiritual tool, they were far less flexible.
Yang Tao controlled a sword light, swiftly carrying Chen Feng away from Absolute Sword Peak and heading toward the Myriad Martial Floating Island.
"Uncle Yang, can I challenge the Body Forging Realm's strongest ranking now?" Chen Feng asked casually.
His interest in the Hidden Dragon Ranking had already waned.
Hearing Chen Feng's question, Yang Tao's face seemed to flicker with a strange expression.
"Young Master, the Body Forging Strongest Ranking requires at least the peak of the Twelfth Transformation of Body Forging," Yang Tao carefully explained.
Chen Feng's expression changed.
At least the peak of the Twelfth Transformation of Body Forging!
That was utterly terrifying.
The top-ranked expert on the Hidden Dragon Ranking was only at the Tenth Transformation of Body Forging, and they hadn't even completed nine energy refinements.
Both rankings targeted the Body Forging Realm, but the difference in their prestige was simply too vast.
Chen Feng couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. He decided to temporarily abandon the idea of challenging the Body Forging Strongest Ranking. The gap in strength was too large, and he would have to wait until he had sufficient power before attempting it.
The sword light descended upon the Myriad Martial Floating Island, and the Myriad Martial Pavilion came into view.
It stood tall like a mountain, exuding an ancient, majestic, and mysterious aura.
"Young Master, I will wait here for you," Yang Tao said as he landed on the vast plaza outside the Myriad Martial Pavilion.
"Thank you, Uncle Yang," Chen Feng clasped his hands in gratitude, then turned and dashed toward the towering hall.
After running several kilometers, Chen Feng finally arrived.
The gates of the Myriad Martial Pavilion were a hundred meters high, enormous and imposing, exuding a deep and profound aura that made Chen Feng feel incredibly small.
Stepping into the Myriad Martial Pavilion, it felt as though the world had shifted. Chen Feng found himself in a sea of darkness.
"True disciple of Absolute Sword Peak, Chen Feng, you have the right to freely select any martial arts below the Best level. If you wish to choose Best martial arts, you must spend contribution points," a grand and majestic voice echoed from all directions.
Chen Feng wasn't surprised.
This was the spirit of the Myriad Martial Pavilion.
Like the Mixed Heaven Battle Tower, the Myriad Martial Pavilion was also a Saint Weapon.
What was a Saint Weapon?
It was a powerful existence that surpassed Spirit Weapons.
"Display all (high-grade) sword techniques," Chen Feng immediately said in a firm voice.
In an instant, countless points of light, like stars, shimmered into existence, surrounding Chen Feng. As he scanned them, he couldn't help but gasp.
Three thousand!
Truly worthy of the Mixed Heaven Sect, with its nearly thirty-thousand-year history. Its accumulated was truly astonishing.
Three thousand Elegant sword techniques! And that didn't even include the (mid-grade) and (low-grade) ones.
Moreover, martial arts weren't limited to just sword techniques; there were many other types as well.
As Chen Feng carefully sensed them, he could feel that the auras emanating from each star of light were different.
"Display all Best sword techniques," Chen Feng thought for a moment and then spoke again.
Immediately, over a hundred brighter and more dazzling stars of light appeared, radiating even more powerful and profound auras.
"This is truly astonishing," Chen Feng marveled for the second time.
Thinking back to the Great Xia Mixed Heaven Academy, their graded in martial arts were only at the Vulgar level.
But now, Chen Feng felt a headache coming on.
There were simply too many martial arts, making it difficult for him to choose. This was indeed a happy dilemma.
Chen Feng began to ponder carefully.
If he had to make the choice himself, it would undoubtedly take a lot of time.
But right now, time was extremely precious.
An idea suddenly occurred to him.
"Keep only the Elegant and Best sword techniques that suit me, and then recommend other types of martial arts that are suitable for me."
Chen Feng made this unconventional request.
He wasn't sure if it would work.
A moment later, the stars of light around him began to change.
Many of the stars dimmed and disappeared, leaving less than one percent of the original number.
Then, dozens of new stars of light appeared, some dimmer and others as bright as the Best sword technique stars.
Chen Feng was both surprised and relieved.
Although there were still over a hundred stars of light surrounding him, it was far fewer than the original thousands.
Now, he would have to carefully select from these.
After all, even with his exceptional comprehension and the assistance of the Creation Divine Talisman, which allowed him to study and cultivate martial arts with incredible efficiency, it was impossible for him to master so many martial arts in a short time.
Taking a step back, it wasn't entirely impossible, but it would require a significant amount of time.
However, Chen Feng needed to ensure he had enough time to cultivate and improve his strength. He had to complete the nine transformations of energy refinement and elevate his cultivation to at least the Eleventh Transformation of Body Forging to remain competitive in the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm.