Reborn in the Great Yan Dynasty: I Cultivated to Become a Martial Saint Through Telekinesis

Chapter 40 Good Intentions

Faced with these six demonic beasts, Mo Zheng changed his fighting style.

He had just killed the six-legged red ox, but now he was chasing after the two-tailed ghost cat.

Instead of killing the remaining six-legged red ox, he used its massive size and lack of agility to evade the attacks of the two-tailed ghost cat.

shhhhhh...

With a flash of sword light, the two longswords moved with incredible speed, desperately blocking the attack of the two-tailed cat while simultaneously striking at the cat's vital points.

However, this two-tailed monstrous cat was extremely small and agile. Even though Mo Zheng was multitasking and had perfect coordination between offense and defense, he was still scratched by its sharp claws every now and then.

Fortunately, as time went by, the five two-tailed ghost cats were gradually killed one by one, and the pressure on Mo Zheng was getting less and less.

puff!

A strange sword light pierced through the air, but struck the throat of the monstrous cat that was about to attack. As blood splattered, the monstrous cat let out a mournful howl and then died.

Mo Zheng dodged the attack from the six-legged red ox and let out a long breath.

It's finally coming to an end.

At this moment, all that could be seen were wounds on his chest, back, shoulders, and arms, all inflicted by the two-tailed ghoul cat. Wherever those two claws, sharper than swords, gripped, there were bloody wounds.

Fortunately, this last six-legged red ox blocked many attacks for him; otherwise, he would have collapsed before he could kill all five strange cats.

Looking at the six-legged red ox opposite him, its body also covered with strange cat scratches, Mo Zheng forced a weak smile. With his last bit of strength, he charged forward, his sword light as swift as the wind, instantly piercing through its neck.

boom!

The last monster collapsed to the ground with a thud, and Mo Zheng released his longsword with both hands, his body also falling onto the grassland.

I'm so tired, so very tired.

Using a body with perfect Qi and blood to deal with ten tough, thick-skinned, and incredibly defensive monsters, each with its own unique characteristics, is really too much of a stretch.

Thinking that Lan Jun had even made it past the fourth level, Mo Zheng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

You really don't know how big the gap is between us until you try it yourself.

Just as he was lying comfortably, a repulsive force came and pushed him out of this world.

When he opened his eyes again, all the grassland monsters had vanished without a trace. In front of him was only Master Zhao with his silver hair and a small group of disciples waiting to challenge the tower.

"Congratulations, Mo Zheng, you have passed the first test of the Tower of Ascension. You are now qualified to become an inner disciple. Do you want to continue?" Master Zhao asked calmly.

Normally, when he met a disciple like Mo Zheng who looked young but had managed to pass the Tower of Ascension, he would inevitably offer a few words of praise. However, with Lan Jun, a gem, as a precedent, he couldn't help but see everyone else as trash.

Mo Zheng was no exception; he remained completely unmoved, his tone entirely businesslike.

"Let's go!" Mo Zheng answered without hesitation.

He's not stupid. He's already spent 100 contribution points. Even if he can't get through it, he still wants to see it and know how difficult it is. Otherwise, he'll have to spend another 100 contribution points next time. That's 10,000 taels of silver. He has to kill seven or eight first-level demonic beasts to make that much money. His money doesn't come from thin air!

"Then let's go to the second level of the Tower of Ascension," said Master Zhao.

Mo Zheng bowed and strode towards the second floor of the Tower of Ascension, where a newly arrived teacher was in charge.

On the same high platform, with the same mirage pearl, Mo Zheng once again entered the illusionary world.

Dozens of demonic beasts suddenly appeared before his eyes.

"one two three……"

Mo Zheng roughly counted them; there were a total of thirty demonic beasts: fifteen six-legged red oxen and fifteen two-tailed strange cats.

The number has tripled.

He was dumbfounded. Killing five demon bulls and five strange cats was already so difficult, and he almost died on the first level. Now there were three times that number?!

Even if the enemy attacks in three waves, he probably wouldn't be able to hold out against the second wave, let alone thirty of them coming at once!

Information about the second level of the Tower of Ascension had already flooded his mind: he still had a quarter of an hour to kill all these demonic beasts!

"No wonder so many people are still stuck on the second and third floors..."

Mo Zheng finally understood why there were so few true disciples. The difficulty of the second level had increased so much; how could he imagine the fourth level?

"Hmm, it's started?!"

The thirty demonic beasts in front of them suddenly moved.

Fifteen six-legged red oxen charged forward in unison, a much stronger display than the five oxen they had charged before. The earth trembled violently, raising a cloud of dust, resembling a vast army.

The fifteen twin-tailed ghost cats were hidden among the six-legged red oxen, their forms indistinct and difficult to discern.

call out!

Mo Zheng used the same trick again, dodging and killing the first six-legged red ox with a single sword strike.

when!

Another longsword blocked another two-tailed cat that was trying to attack him.

However, in the next instant, several two-tailed ghost cats pounced on him from all angles. Even though he tried desperately to swing his longsword to resist, it was too late!

puff!puff!puff!

Several sharp blades pierced flesh, and Mo Zheng felt a sharp pain all over his body. He groaned and swept his two swords across, knocking away all the two-tailed ghost cats that had pounced on him.

boom!

A six-legged red ox rammed into him, sending him flying into the air before he crashed heavily to the ground.

pain!

The six-legged red ox possessed immense strength. At this moment, Mo Zheng felt as if his body had fallen apart, unable to muster any strength, let alone stand up. He feared that all his ribs would be broken.

But the monsters wouldn't let him go.

Dozens of demonic beasts swarmed forward, completely engulfing him, trampling, tearing, and devouring him. In immense pain, Mo Zheng suddenly lost consciousness.

"Did it fail?"

The thought vaguely surfaced in Mo Zheng's mind, and he instantly woke up. He opened his eyes, feeling a headache and nausea. His blood and qi surged, and he vomited a mouthful of blood.

Failed.

Feeling excruciating pain in his head, Mo Zheng gritted his teeth. This mental trauma was far more painful than any physical injury.

"The Tower of Heaven is not easy to conquer."

The teacher guarding the second level of the Tower of Ascension looked at the injured Mo Zheng and said, "This injury is a warning to you. Don't come here unless you're absolutely certain. Dying here only causes a headache for a few days, but being killed outside means losing everything."

"Thank you for reminding me, teacher."

Mo Zheng said weakly, rubbing his forehead, and slowly walked downstairs.

This is insane, absolutely insane! The difficulty of the first level of the Tower of Ascension has increased far too much. He hasn't even fully mastered the Wind Chaser Twelve Swords' Gale Sword move yet, so it's simply not enough for him to get through it.

One must at least comprehend three or four moves of the Twelve Wind-Walking Swords. At that time, the Wind Shadow Sword Technique will surely make significant progress, and only then can one attempt this level.

He still needs to cultivate himself properly.

As you descend the stairs, there are even fewer people gathered on the first floor of the Sky Tower.

There are only a few left, and it will probably all be over soon.

No one paid any attention to Mo Zheng.

Whether you pass the first or second level of the Tower of Ascension, you're too weak. In the entire Martial Arts Hall, there are more than two hundred people who have passed the second and third levels.

Only those who pass the fourth level are truly the chosen ones who will be admired by all.

There was one exception.

It's Zhou Xian.

His face was pale and his breathing was somewhat unsteady, indicating that he was injured, clearly because he had failed to pass the Tower of Ascension.

"Junior Brother Mo, congratulations on passing the first level of the Tower of Ascension."

Zhou Xian smiled and offered his congratulations with clasped hands.

"Senior Brother Zhou, my meager cultivation is not worthy of congratulations." Mo Zheng shook his head, showing little joy.

As I said before, with Lan Jun's outstanding achievements preceding them, anyone would feel pressured to compare themselves to someone like him.

"Don't tell me, they don't know, but I know perfectly well. I brought you back myself."

Zhou Xian said solemnly, "Your potential is among the best in our Martial Arts Hall right now. It's only a matter of time before you surpass us."

What he said was the truth.

How long has Mo Zheng been a beginner?

All in all, it's only been a little over a month, and he's already passed the first level of the Tower of Ascension. This cultivation speed is something that You Chendong can't even dream of matching, let alone himself. Among all the disciples in the Martial Arts Hall, there are only a handful with this speed.

The key question is, how old is Mo Zheng?

Fourteen years old, but only fifteen after the New Year, younger than all of them!

"Let's go back to Xiaohan Peak. I have something to tell you," Zhou Xian said.

He's injured but still waiting here; he must have something to ask Mo Zheng.

Mo Zheng responded with a "yes," and then the two strode outside.

Once outside the Tower of Ascension, the number of people outside decreases. At this time, the disciples of the Martial Arts Hall are either hunting monsters outside or choosing their own places to cultivate.

"I have come here on behalf of Master Liu Qing."

Zhou Xian explained his purpose, saying, "Once you pass the first level of the Tower of Ascension, you will be qualified to become an inner disciple. The biggest difference between inner and outer disciples is that inner disciples have a master."

Outer sect, inner sect, true lineage.

The Martial Arts Hall divides disciples into three categories, and gives drastically different treatment to each type of disciple.

Outer disciples have complete freedom. They can choose to attend classes in the Hall of Enlightenment or hunt monsters. They are very free in everything they do.

An inner disciple will then have a teacher.

They are not the kind of teachers you attend every three days at the Hall of Enlightenment, but teachers who can provide guidance anytime, anywhere.

Mo Zheng had already experienced the difference between having a teacher and not having one. Just a letter and some guidance had already been of great help to his cultivation. Without the Twelve Wind Swords, his Wind Shadow Sword Technique had not made significant progress, and in today's battle against You Chendong, he was more likely to lose.

However, one cannot simply become a teacher at will. Of the dozens of teachers at the martial arts academy, apart from a few who are dedicated to teaching and detached from worldly affairs, the rest all possess renowned reputations outside the academy.

When they accept disciples, they consider talent, temperament, and fate.

Especially the most powerful teachers, many inner disciples want to become their disciples. They have many disciples, so they are even stricter with the disciples they take in later. It is normal to refuse, but it is an exception to accept disciples.

If the desired master refuses, then the martial arts hall can only step in and arrange for a teacher to teach, but this may not be suitable for them, and they are usually considered weak among these teachers.

Liu Qing is undoubtedly one of Mo Zheng's best choices.

There are many teachers who teach swordsmanship, but only three have the record of killing strong opponents of the same level. Liu Qing is one of them, and most importantly, he is willing to guide Mo Zheng.

"You haven't been at the Martial Arts Academy for very long, so you may not understand many things very well yet. I can tell you that becoming a disciple is very important for your future, not only in martial arts training but also in your future life, and after graduation, you can enter the Great Yan Dynasty as an official."

Zhou Xian said, "The teachers in our Martial Arts Hall are all experts at the Visceral Realm. They are involved with some powerful forces and families, both openly and secretly. If you choose the wrong path and get involved in factional struggles, even if you are a genius, someone will come to deal with you, or even assassinate you. There are examples in the history of our Martial Arts Hall of true disciples being assassinated after graduation."

"If you choose the right path, everything will go smoothly. Not only will you have someone to guide you in your cultivation, but after graduation, you will also have a teacher to protect you, making your martial arts training much smoother."

Mo Zheng nodded; that made sense.

The teachers at Liangzhou Martial Arts Academy are all masters of the Visceral Realm. Teaching martial arts here is a side job for them; in reality, each of them is a powerful overlord in the outside world.

Such a person will certainly not lack friends or enemies.

While you may reap the benefits of becoming their teacher, you will also incur the wrath of their enemies.

"Master Liu is a great master of the Internal Organs Realm who cultivates swordsmanship. I'm sure you've heard of him. It's a good thing that he favors you, but he also has quite a few enemies."

"In particular, the Visceral Realm experts he once personally killed all came from once-powerful families. Whether you want to become his disciple is something you need to consider for yourself."

"Of course, these are my personal thoughts. Generally speaking, it would be a good thing for a disciple who practices swordsmanship to become his disciple."

Liu Qing laughed and said, "Don't blame your senior brother for being nosy, Master Liu didn't tell me to tell you these things. He just told me to tell you some news."

"During the inner sect disciples' secret realm assessment a month from now, there is a Azure Flame Bird in that secret realm that contains a trace of the divine beast Fire Phoenix bloodline. Obtaining its heart's blood will be of great benefit to cultivation at the physical and flesh level."

"If you succeed, you can become his disciple and cultivate under him. This is also a small test for you."

Inner disciples not only have to pass the first level of the Tower of Ascension, but also have to pass the Secret Realm test.

The former tests one's external martial arts skills, while the latter tests one's true martial arts prowess.

After all, the Tower of Ascension restricts the exertion of physical strength, preventing disciples from displaying their full combat power.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior brother."

Mo Zheng didn't mention the Azure Flame Bird; instead, he thanked Zhou Xian for explaining the pros and cons of becoming an apprentice.

"No need to thank me. I even look forward to you becoming Master Liu's disciple, then we'll truly be fellow disciples!"

Zhou Xian stepped forward and patted Mo Zheng on the shoulder, saying, "In short, think it over carefully, but you still have to kill the Azure Flame Bird. It will save you a lot of time in your martial arts training, and it will also make you more valued by the sect."

"Even if you don't want to become Master Liu's disciple, the school will arrange a good master for you."

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