"Swish."
Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.
It was the second day.
He had stayed in the courtyard the entire time, without taking a single step out.
However, this did not mean he was uninformed about the situation outside.
He possessed a Perception Domain.
It could cover a hundred-mile radius.
Lu Changsheng was fully aware of everything happening in the Outer Sect.
Though outside his courtyard, there wasnât a single person.
Still, the entire Outer Sect was teeming with hidden currents, with countless individuals closely observing Lu Changsheng.
They were awaiting three months later, when his "protection period" would end, and they could challenge him.
"Each and every one of them is calculating and deeply scheming."
"The North Regionâs Heavenly Sect truly deserves its reputation as the ruling force of the region. Even the Outer Sect members, every single one of them, arenât weak; theyâre all undeniably geniuses."
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"These geniuses... not a single one is foolish. They wonât provoke me without first understanding my abilities. But thatâs fine; at least I have three peaceful months..."
Through his Perception Domain, Lu Changsheng clearly understood the circumstances in the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect Outer Sect.
In the Outer Sect, you must compete!
Tasks required competition.
Wanting to become a Seed Disciple also demanded competition.
Without competition, one would lag behind.
Lagging behind meant the risk of being expelled from the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect.
Outer Sect disciples could remain for a maximum of ten years.
After ten years, if one hadnât achieved Divine Astral Realm or been promoted to Inner Sect Disciple, they would be expelled from the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect.
Due to this, the competition within the Heavenly Sect was extremely fierce.
However, this competition was still considered healthy.
There werenât many complex schemes.
At most, just some calculated moves.
To compete, one must actâdemonstrate true strength and defeat the opposition.
If one was powerful, in the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect they were revered as a prodigy.
The winner takes all!
"Everything depends on competition..."
"But this is precisely martial arts."
"Martial arts are like rowing against the current; failing to advance means one retreats. Back in Nanyang City, I was far too content, as I later was in Deep Sea Cityâtoo complacent, without the mindset of martial arts struggle."
"Here in the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect, this is where martial arts are truly practiced."
"Martial arts demand competition!"
Lu Changsheng did not fear competition.
No matter how intense the competition, he was confidentâhe was destined to ascend to the pinnacle of martial arts!
"One full day has passed; time to visit the Transmission Hall and select martial arts."
Lu Changsheng stood up and left the courtyard.
"Swish."
The moment Lu Changsheng left the courtyard, countless gazes seemed to settle on him.
However, not a single person approached.
The owners of those gazes were all Outer Sect disciples of the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect.
"Heâs left."
"Lu Changsheng is heading to the Transmission Hall?"
"Seed Disciples can select one exceptional Divine Astral Realm martial art for free. Envious, arenât they?"
Many Outer Sect disciples were indeed envious.
After all, in the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect, everything was earned through competition.
Even martial arts had to be exchanged with Contribution Points.
An exceptional Divine Astral Realm martial art wasnât cheap.
But as a Seed Disciple, Lu Changsheng could instantly exchange one for free.
Lu Changsheng arrived at the Transmission Hall.
The Transmission Hall was massive, divided into multiple layers.
Lu Changsheng headed directly to the second layer, which housed Divine Astral Realm-level martial arts.
Divine Astral Realm martial arts primarily emphasized the "Divine Astral" condensation.
This was crucial for future cultivation potential and battle effectiveness.
However, the Divine Astral must perfectly suit the individual.
Without this compatibility, even exceptional martial arts would be impossible to train effectively.
Lu Changsheng approached the shelves displaying Divine Astral Realm martial arts.
A row of shelves stretched endlessly and was packedâevery single book pertained to Divine Astral Realm martial arts.
The quantity was staggering; could there be hundreds of titles?
Lu Changsheng felt he had underestimated the North Regionâs Heavenly Sect.
Or rather, the Heavenly Sectâs foundation exceeded his imagination.
Lu Changsheng picked up one Divine Astral Realm martial art text.
"Quicksand Divine Gang Technique, capable of condensing Quicksand Divine Gang, amplifying physical body tenfold!"
"Without comprehending Quicksand Realm, the success rate of condensing Quicksand Divine Gang is less than thirty percent. If the Quicksand Realm is achieved, the success rate increases to at least thirty percent and rises with stronger alignment. If the Quicksand Domain is cultivated, the success rate approaches one hundred percent."
Lu Changsheng scrutinized this Divine Astral Realm martial art.
This was merely an Ordinary Divine Astral Realm martial art, amplifying physical strength tenfold.
If a Thousand Cauldrons martial artist condenses Divine Gang, their strength amplifies tenfoldâthatâs 10,000 cauldrons of power!
Defense was likewise 10,000 cauldrons.
Such was the standard for ordinary Divine Astral Realm martial artists.
"Ten thousand cauldrons breaking astral light... it seems this statement isnât unfounded."
"If one in the Divine Power Realm erupts with ten thousand cauldrons of strength, they indeed can shatter an average Divine Astral Realm martial artistâs Divine Gang."
"Once a Divine Gang is shattered, the greatest advantage a Divine Astral Realm martial artist possesses vanishes."
Lu Changsheng nodded in enlightenment.
Indeed, condensing Divine Gang meant a tenfold enhancement across all attributes.
Not just strength and defense, but also reflexes, speed, and more.
Compared to the Divine Power Realm, a Divine Astral Realm martial artist is effectively superior in every aspect!
Only the very top Divine Power Realm prodigies might be able to erupt with 10,000 cauldrons of strength, breaking through a Divine Astral martial artistâs Divine Gang.
But this was an ideal scenario.
After all, Divine Astral martial artists arenât stationary targets waiting for strikes.
Still, one way or another, Divine Astral Realm martial artists almost always overpower martial artists in the Divine Power Realm comprehensively.
"The intention... so itâs not just about amplifying a martial artistâs strength. Its greatest significance lies in aiding Divine Gang condensation?"
Lu Changsheng pondered deeply.
Take this Quicksand Divine Gang, for example. Those who lack comprehension of the Quicksand Realm face less than thirty percent success in its condensation.
Most individualsâwith no grasp of the Quicksand Realmâare utterly unable to condense Quicksand Divine Gang.
Even those who comprehend the Quicksand Realm still only achieve middling success.