The Xuanwu Sea Supressing Arm is completely defensive, the Azure Dragon Sacred Wood Leg can be seen as a support, and the Vermilion Bird Burning Sky Wings have both support and attack abilities, though the support is not as strong as the Azure Dragon Sacred Wood Leg, and the attack is not as strong as the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw.
Chen Yu felt that cultivating in any of these arts was feasible; the key was the resources in hand.
After all, the types of resources required for each are completely different. One should cultivate the one for which they have more resources, undoubtedly accelerating the cultivation speed.
Next, Chen Yu took out a gold-type Profound Meaning Crystal Stone to enhance his comprehension of Mystical Powers.
Just as night fell, someone came to visit—Zhong Yue!
Chen Yu met Zhong Yue in the main hall, and he got straight to the point: "Senior Sister Zhong, coming here so late, what’s the matter?"
"Haha, there’s something I’d like to discuss with Junior Brother Chen."
Zhong Yue had a smile on her face, appearing somewhat constrained.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Chen Yu showed an impatient expression.Zhong Yue, biting the bullet, said, "Junior Brother Chen, it’s like this, some days ago I challenged you to a duel on the Sky Martial Battle Platform, can this battle be canceled?"
Having witnessed Chen Yu defeat Zhu Cangyan during the day, Zhong Yue dared not confront Chen Yu anymore; that would be self-inflicted humiliation.
People care about their reputation, so why participate in a battle that is surely lost?
But the Sky Martial Battle Platform has its rules; Zhong Yue issued the challenge to Chen Yu, and unless Chen Yu refused, the challenge remained.
"Cancel?"
Chen Yu understood Zhong Yue’s intention.
"I was looking forward to sparring with Senior Sister Zhong, why cancel?"
He revealed a playful smile.
Zhong Yue thought that since her strength was weak, she would challenge Chen Yu. If Chen Yu was not capable, he would just be bullied by Zhong Yue.
Now that she knew his real strength, she wanted to cancel the challenge. How can there be such an easy way out in this world?
Zhong Yue also knew that Chen Yu and she had no bond and they almost became opponents—how could he agree so easily?
"Two Profound Meaning Crystal Stones, how about it?"
But after thinking it over, Zhong Yue compromised.
The strength Chen Yu exhibited was extraordinary and, to a certain extent, it reflected his potential talent, nearly qualifying him as a contemporary prodigy.
"Alright, four it is."
Zhong Yue took out four Profound Meaning Crystal Stones and didn’t leave immediately, instead, she chatted casually with Chen Yu.
She was turning enemies to friends, using this as an opportunity to establish a good relationship with Chen Yu.
"Junior Brother Chen, in just four short years, your strength has reached the eightieth spot on the Heavenly Martial List. Such progress may even surpass from the fabled prodigy, Qin Wentian," she praised.
"Speaking of which, how come Qin Wentian hasn’t returned after completing the task? In a month, it will be time for the exchange event of the four major forces."
Zhong Yue murmured to herself.
As one of the outstanding figures among the latest batch of disciples, Qin Wentian, a contemporary prodigy, drew much attention.
His absence caused the disciples of the other three major forces to not take the Heavenly Martial Sect seriously.
"What event?"
Chen Yu asked.
"It’s the exchange event among the new disciples of the four major forces. I’m not clear on the specific details, but there might be combat, and in the end, rankings will certainly be determined."
As an old disciple, Zhong Yue did not particularly focus on this matter.
"In it, the first among the new disciples of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, ’Zhu Ling Yuan’, and the first of the Azure Dragon Divine Wood, ’Qing Sha’, both come from authentic Holy Beast Bloodlines, while ’Zhuge Tao’, the first of the Wanxiang Sect, is not only powerful but also skilled in machinery and puppet arrays."
"However, with Qin Wentian absent and Junior Brother Chen holding the fort, the exchange event among the new disciples of the four major forces should pose no problem."
Chen Yu only heard about the new disciple exchange event, not valuing it much and knew little about the other three major forces, so he listened to Zhong Yue’s words.
After seeing off Zhong Yue, he suddenly remembered that Zhang Chen, Geng Handong, and others owed him some Profound Meaning Crystal Stones.
So Chen Yu left his cave dwelling to collect his debts.
After Zhong Yue and Chen Yu’s challenge was canceled, two other Heavenly Martial Sect disciples who had challenged Chen Yu immediately sought guidance from Zhong Yue.
That very day, they came to visit and presented four Profound Meaning Crystal Stones, canceling their challenge, not only making peace with Chen Yu but also avoiding humiliation on the Sky Martial Battle Platform.
Few paid attention to these matters, but people like Shi Yao, who had similar concerns, were exceptions.
Two days later, Shi Yao and his two brothers decided to resolve their issue with Chen Yu privately as well.
"It is truly my honor to have three visitors from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest," Chen Yu said pleasantly, but showed disdain on his face.
"Hehe, Brother Chen is too polite."
The three dared not get angry, instead showing smiles full of flattery.
"Brother Chen, I was a bit muddleheaded the other day and unintentionally offended you. Please forgive me."
Shi Yao first bowed his head to apologize to Chen Yu.
Then Shi Yao signaled to his two friends, and the three took out four Profound Meaning Crystal Stones each.
"Brother Chen, I wonder if that challenge could be canceled?"
Shi Yao asked with a low chuckle.
He’s in a bind too. Now it’s the period of the four major forces’ new disciples exchange. As a new disciple of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, if they were to engage Chen Yu in a series of battles and lose all three, they’d probably be laughed to death, and the high-level figures of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest wouldn’t let the three of them off easily.
This is why Shi Yao and the other two could only resolve this matter privately.
"It’s not impossible, but your ’sincerity’ seems a bit too little."
Chen Yu’s face was indifferent.
Facing Zhong Yue, Chen Yu demanding four profound meaning crystal stones was already the limit; if he increased the price, Zhong Yue might rather choose to fight.
But the three from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest were different.
"Brother Chen, isn’t this the same price as for Zhong Yue and them?"
Shi Yao suppressed his anger and asked.
"They and I are fellow disciples, so it’s cheaper for them. What kind of relationship do I have with you few?"
Chen Yu retorted, then stated the price: "Six profound meaning crystal stones per person."
"You’re taking advantage of others’ difficulties."
The brown-haired man exclaimed emotionally.
Chen Yu was unmoved, standing up as if to see them out.
"Wait, six it is."
Shi Yao gritted his teeth and agreed, the other two slowly complied as well.
Just like that, with a few words, Chen Yu earned dozens of profound meaning crystal stones.
That day, the Sky Martial Sect Master summoned Chen Yu.
"Greetings, Master."
Chen Yu saluted upon meeting the Sky Martial Sect Master.
The Sky Martial Sect Master stood quietly at the center of the hall, his gaze resting on Chen Yu, a faint smile on his face: "It seems you’ve had quite a few opportunities in the Qianyuan Realm, otherwise Zhu Cangyan wouldn’t have lost to you."
The Sky Martial Sect Master had heard of Chen Yu’s battle with Zhu Cangyan.
This gathering of the four major forces was exactly because of the new disciples exchange event.
And with the new disciple from the Heavenly Martial Sect defeating the senior disciple Zhu Cangyan from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, this event greatly raised the Heavenly Martial Sect’s prestige, and made the other three major forces take the Heavenly Martial Sect more seriously.
The Sky Martial Sect Master felt that ever since Chen Yu joined the sect, he had been constantly surprised by him.
Whereas Qin Wentian, in whom he had high hopes, appeared rather mediocre.
"The main reason is that Zhu Cangyan was too arrogant; he even had a big battle with Geng Handong earlier and actively challenged disciples."
Chen Yu spoke honestly.
"Even with that reason, with your current strength, you shouldn’t be too far off from Geng Handong, able to rank eighty-third on the Heavenly Martial List."
The Sky Martial Sect Master analyzed.
Keep in mind, Chen Yu’s current cultivation is only at the mid-stage Star Condensation Peak.
If this trend continues, Chen Yu might indeed achieve the goal the Sky Martial Sect Master had set initially.
"A while later will be the new disciples exchange event among the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, Azure Dragon Divine Wood, Heavenly Martial Sect, and Wanxiang Sect. Since Qin Wentian hasn’t returned, you’ll represent the Heavenly Martial Sect at that time."
"This is a ’Star Pill’, highly beneficial given your current cultivation realm, as well as these two profound meaning crystal stones. Use them and, at the new disciples exchange event in half a month, strive to return with first place for the Heavenly Martial Sect."
The Sky Martial Sect Master instructed seriously.
Initially, the Sky Martial Sect Master’s expectations weren’t high, but given Chen Yu’s exceptional strength, far surpassing the geniuses of the other three major forces, since that’s the case, they should aim for first place.
As he finished speaking, three light points suddenly appeared in the void, flying towards Chen Yu.
"Star Pill!"
Chen Yu gazed at the spirit pill in his hand, about the size of a baby’s fist, smooth and whole, exuding a faint glow. He could clearly sense the immense power contained within.
The Star Pill is an elixir targeting the late-stage Star Condensing realm, able to enhance cultivation and save decades of hard cultivation.
Moreover, the Star Pill given by the Sky Martial Sect Master is of superior quality, greatly affecting even a four-star king.
Aside from the Star Pill, the two profound meaning crystal stones were also somewhat different.
"Profound meaning crystal stones vary in quality. Most contain mysterious power equivalent to the fifth level, but the ones I’m giving you can reach the sixth level."
The Sky Martial Sect Master explained calmly.
Although Chen Yu’s current mystical level hasn’t surpassed the fourth level yet.
But using higher quality profound meaning crystal stones will undoubtedly speed up the comprehension of mysterious power.
Among the two profound meaning crystal stones given by the Sky Martial Sect Master, one is a Space Profound Meaning Crystal Stone and the other is a Metal Attribute Profound Meaning Crystal Stone.
After a few more reminders, Chen Yu took his leave.
Chen Yu didn’t rush to use the Star Pill and high-quality profound meaning crystal stones. Such treasures are undoubtedly more effective when used to overcome bottlenecks.
But during this time, Chen Yu wasn’t idle either. He went into seclusion to comprehend the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw, while also understanding the Metal Profound Meaning.
Only a few days were left until the new disciples exchange event of the four major forces.
In the hidden chamber, Chen Yu suddenly opened his eyes.
"Metal Profound Meaning, three and a half levels."
All around him, countless strands of golden brilliance flickered, each ray like an indestructible sharp sword.
Now, his Metal Profound Meaning had reached the same level as his Space Profound Meaning.
However, he had consumed a total of sixty-eight profound meaning crystal stones to comprehend the Metal Profound Meaning.
Although the consumption was significant, for Chen Yu to reach this level of Metal Profound Meaning in just a few years, it was worth it.
And for Space Profound Meaning Crystal Stones, Chen Yu’s total consumption was less than thirty.
In the short term, there was hardly any further improvement for Metal Profound Meaning, so he focused more on Space Profound Meaning.
Besides the enhancement of Metal Profound Meaning, there was also progress in the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw.
Chen Yu felt that within two years, he could cultivate the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw to the perfect level!