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Chapter 84: A New Heavenly Will
Chapter 84: A New Heavenly Will
In Tiangang City, the new disciples who had recently joined the sect were to be tested by their senior brothers and sisters in the mid-year examination.
Usually, it was the disciples who had entered the sect in the past two years.
In the case of unexpected circumstances, it could also be the disciples who had been in the sect for four years.
For newcomers, the purpose of this arrangement was to teach them humility and remind them that there were always greater powers and talents beyond their own.
Ordinary newcomers might be fine, as their characters were not overly impulsive.
But for geniuses like Jin Yue and Hou Chenfei, it was easy for them to become arrogant.
Having seniors come to test them was also a way to intentionally suppress the newcomers' pride.
If you could defeat a senior, then your arrogance would be justified, and the sect would acknowledge your strength.
Of course, the primary purpose of the mid-year examination was still testing.
It was an opportunity for the disciples of Tiangang City to showcase their strength and potential to the sect.
If they wanted the sect to value them and invest resources in them, they had to demonstrate their strength and potential.
Along the way to Tiangang City, with the presence of a fifth-rank Xueyi expert like Ji Sheng, no demonic creatures dared to cause trouble.
These demonic creatures were highly sensitive to human experts.
When the experts did not release their aura pressure, Su Chen found it difficult to distinguish their strengths.
But these demonic creatures seemed to be able to discern them at a glance.
Back in Tiangang City, Su Chen returned to his own small courtyard.
Tiangang City had now granted him the title of a direct disciple and also assigned a small courtyard for his direct disciples to reside in.
After obtaining this small courtyard, Su Chen no longer stayed in Lin Tian's residence.
In comparison, Lin Tian's small courtyard was still more elegant and had attendants serving him.
But Su Chen felt a bit embarrassed; he had already stayed there for so long, and it was enough.
He should remember the kindness of others and actively repay their favors.
As for the kindness he had shown to others, he didn't need to keep it in his heart for too long.
Moreover, Su Chen felt that the two blade technique secret manuals gifted by Lin Tian were already sufficient repayment for his kindness.
The Lin Family Blade Technique had now become his most frequently used move.
The Nine Heavens Blade Form was even more formidable; just the first move, the Tai Xiao Blade Form, was enough to serve as a lifesaving technique.
Inside the room, Su Chen began to calmly sense his current strength.
At the initial stage of the Valley Embrace Realm, his strength had improved faster than he had imagined.
For many people, the step from the eighth-rank perfection to the seventh rank was a significant hurdle.
Even with a perfectly tempered physique, their mental state was often insufficient to break through to the seventh rank.
Many would spend over a decade comprehending this step.
Su Chen hadn't expected that this step would be faster than advancing from the middle stage of the eighth rank to perfection.
But despite the speed, Su Chen didn't think this step was simpler than advancing from the middle stage to perfection.
The main reason was still his cultivation technique, the Profound Heaven Heart Scripture.
After stepping into the seventh rank, Su Chen also felt a clearer sense of its profundity.
The ninth and eighth-rank cultivation methods of the Profound Heaven Heart Scripture also focused on tempering one's mental state.
Even when one's character fell into a low point, they still had the courage to climb back up.
Additionally, it was likely related to Su Chen's original character.
Despite facing countless troubles, he remained resilient.
The fact that he obtained the Unyielding heavenly will was enough to prove his character.
Sitting in the center of the room, Su Chen tried to sense the changes that occurred after stepping into the seventh rank.
The most significant change was his enhanced perception of qi.
The lantern hanging from the eaves swayed gently in the breeze, with minimal movement.
But Su Chen found that he could perceive it clearly.
Even the slightest breeze, no matter its direction, was crystal clear to him.
As he rose and walked, he realized that the energy he had brought into motion seemed to be just as clear.
Entering the Seventh Rank Valley Embrace Realm, it turned out to be so effective.
At this thought, Su Chen decided to climb onto the roof.
He climbed up to get a better view and began to sense and comprehend the energy around him.
Strong individuals had a far greater perception of their surroundings than ordinary people, even down to the energy itself.
No wonder those demonic creatures would keep their distance upon sensing the energy of a powerful individual.
Su Chen calmly felt the gentle breeze, comprehending it.
In a flash, a line of small words appeared before his eyes.
【When the mind is calm and thoughts are deep, one's vision can perceive the energy. Obtain Heavenly Will: Air Guide】
Upon seeing these words, Su Chen immediately focused his thoughts into his sea of consciousness.
It was a white Heavenly Will, but Su Chen was still very pleased.
His Heavenly Wills could still be promoted, and their effects could also be gradually enhanced.
【Air Guide: Slightly enhances energy perception, slightly enhances energy manipulation, slightly enhances energy manipulation strength】
Looking at this newly obtained Heavenly Will, Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then activated it.
In a flash, he looked around again, and the energy was indeed more noticeable.
This should be the enhancement of energy focus.
After pondering the subsequent energy manipulation for a moment, Su Chen also activated the 【Seeker】 Heavenly Will.
Since he wanted to carefully contemplate and comprehend, he decided to use the 【Seeker】 Heavenly Will to give himself a little extra brainpower.
From noon to dusk, three hours passed in a flash.
Su Chen felt as if he had touched upon something hidden within his heart.
The next moment, Su Chen held a knife and walked out of the house.
In the courtyard, he lightly swung his knife.
Blade energy surged, cutting through objects with ease.
So, the energy had such a use.
The blade could generate energy, and even without touching, it could still injure.
As he pondered, Su Chen also sank his thoughts.
The next moment, Su Chen seemed to have thought of something else.
He began to try and display the Cloud Striding Steps.
With the energy following, the Cloud Striding Steps seemed to greatly enhance his body technique at this moment.
The third layer of the Cloud Striding Steps: the first layer follows the clouds, and the second layer chases the clouds with swift steps.
Using these two layers of body technique, Su Chen felt that his speed had significantly increased.
The combination of energy and body technique seemed to further transform his movements.
As he used it, Su Chen also seemed to have some insights into the third layer of the Cloud Striding Steps: Stepping on Clouds.
Stepping on clouds required precise energy manipulation.
The 【Air Guide】 Heavenly Will seemed to greatly assist his own abilities.
During an attack, he could use 【Air Guide】 to enhance his blade energy and assault his opponent.
If faced with danger, he could also enhance his energy and use the Cloud Striding Steps to escape.
With the enhancement of his Heavenly Will, he used the second layer of the Cloud Striding Steps.
His body technique speed should be comparable to the Seventh Rank Valley Embrace Perfection Realm.
With the 【Graceful】 Heavenly Will, he might even rival a Sixth Rank.
Facing ordinary earth demons, he would no longer have too much concern for his life.
For the next few days, Su Chen consolidated his strength in his own courtyard.
May 22nd was the annual test of Tiangong City.
The sound of cicadas could already be heard in the surroundings, heralding the arrival of a hot summer.
During the summer, demonic creatures would be more active at night.
Before the scorching heat arrived, the sect had to complete the annual test.
(End of Chapter)
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