Time flies, like a white horse passing through a gap.
Unbeknownst to me, ten days have already passed.
Only twelve days remain until the Grand Academy Ceremony.
The Chang Le Academy has become incredibly lively.
Disciples are everywhere.
Some have emerged from seclusion, while others have rushed back from their travels.
"Normally, the Academy feels a bit quiet, but with the Ceremony, they all come out of the woodwork!"
Someone marveled.
"Our Chang Le Academy is situated in the center of the seven counties. Anyone who wants to practice martial arts will basically consider the Academy first, so how could it possibly be lacking in people?"
"It's just that cultivation is a personal journey. Everyone has their own method, so they may not necessarily stay within the Academy."
"True."
Many nodded in agreement.
"By the way, have you heard about a recent piece of news?"
"What news?"
"Our Outer Academy seems to have produced an extraordinary individual. At the True Aperture Realm, Fifth Stage, he actually comprehended the Martial Dao Grand Trend and even entered the Dragon Qian Long Bang top twenty!"
"Are you kidding me? Comprehending the Martial Dao Grand Trend at True Aperture Realm? Even the inner academy's group of prodigies can't do that."
"Why would I lie to you? Go check the Dragon Qian Long Bang yourself! I think his name is Luo Mu."
"He's not lying. It's true. I heard it from my teacher."
"Hiss!"
Upon hearing this.
Gasps of astonishment filled the air, rising in waves.
Generally speaking, even with monstrous talent, one must enter the Spirit Sea Realm before they can comprehend it.
Because with every major realm advancement, one's understanding of martial arts undergoes a qualitative change.
The True Aperture Realm is considered the beginning of martial arts.
There is insufficient foundation to support it.
To think that someone actually managed to do it!
And from the Outer Academy, no less!
"Damn it, who says we Outer Academy disciples are completely inferior to those from the Inner Academy!"
"This Luo...Mu junior brother's talent is no less than those in the Inner Academy, perhaps even stronger!"
"Indeed!"
Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.
Their faces gradually took on an excited expression.
Since the Academy established the Inner and Outer Academies, there would inevitably be conflict between the two. It's unavoidable.
"It's a pity that this Luo junior brother's realm is a bit low. He's only at True Aperture Realm. If he could step into the Spirit Sea Realm, he might even enter the top thirty!"
Someone said.
"Yeah, although he comprehended the Martial Dao Grand Trend at the True Aperture Realm, his opponents aren't all at True Aperture Realm. The Inner Academy prodigies have already entered the Spirit Sea Realm, and they also have the Martial Dao Grand Trend."
"It's alright. Regardless, he definitely has no problem making it into the top one hundred!"
"Our consistent goal is to maintain a double-digit ranking. We don't care about the specific position!"
Anyway, the top thirty are basically all from the Inner Academy. The Outer Academy can't even get a foot in the door.
Like a while ago, the strongest disciple in the Outer Academy currently.
He was defeated by someone temporarily ranked thirty-fifth in the Inner Academy.
This incident left the Outer Academy feeling dejected for a long time. It seemed that the gap was still so huge. Fortunately, with Luo junior brother, at least in another aspect, he has restored some confidence for the Outer Academy.
——
The Academy's back mountain.
The peak of a towering mountain.
Surrounded by swirling clouds, it's quite spectacular.
There is a figure sitting cross-legged.
His upper body is bare, revealing full and muscular muscles.
What's most magical is that a layer of extremely thick crimson mist actually floats on his skin. It constantly flows with the figure's breathing.
Sometimes it gathers, sometimes it disperses.
Like clumps of fire clouds.
At some point!
The figure suddenly opens his eyes.
A powerful aura directly sweeps through the surroundings, causing sand and rocks to fly.
"Perfect!"
Luo Mu's lips curl into a slight smile as he stands up.
This is a triple entendre!
Ten days of immersive cultivation have yielded enormous gains.
First, his cultivation. With the help of the remaining Silver Yin Wen Cao and the Yuan Sui Dan, he successfully stepped into the True Aperture Realm, Ninth Stage.
Second, the Xuan Yang Ba Ti Gong. Although it didn't achieve exceptionally high bursts, after using up ten portions of the Pure Yang Essence, he managed to cultivate it to perfection.
Both his physical strength and his external Gang Qi have significantly improved!
Luo Mu tested it with a spirit blade. Before, the spirit blade could cause a tearing sensation on his body, but now it's gone. With force, he can't even break through his Gang Qi!
It will be directly deflected!
Third, the Wu Sheng Dao Jing. His physical strength has improved, and the excess death intent in his body has been completely transformed into Wu Sheng Dao Qi.
A total of three thousand Dao!
His swordsmanship has reached its peak!
Luo Mu doesn't know how strong he is now.
Anyway, if he encounters someone like the previous Demon Cult elder, he won't even need to use his sword Shi. With just his swordsmanship, he can easily kill him!
Even a peer at the same realm who possesses the Martial Dao Grand Trend.
As long as their mastery isn't that high, not exceeding two tenths, he can still defeat them with just his swordsmanship!
Keep in mind that the Wu Sheng Dao Jing he has deduced, incorporates fifteen sword techniques, with almost no weaknesses, and its power is outrageously strong. Even among the ranks of Upper Xuan Jie level techniques, it is absolutely top-tier!
Ordinary Upper level techniques are not even comparable.
Even with a 10% or 20% increase from the Martial Dao Grand Trend, it would still be slightly inferior.
"My condition is perfect. I can try to break through to the Spirit Sea Realm!"
Luo Mu sits back down cross-legged.
His eyes also gleam with fiery determination.
Spirit Sea Realm.
The third realm of cultivation.
Whether in the Academy or outside, it's already considered to be a master!
Many powerful figures in various factions might not even have reached this realm.
Take his family for example.
The Luo Family.
The strongest is his elder uncle.
True Aperture Realm, Seventh Stage.
Unbeknownst to him.
He has already surpassed his elder uncle and is about to reach a realm that only his ancestors have stepped into!
Spirit Sea Realm!
"Begin!"
Luo Mu takes a deep breath and takes a jade box from his storage ring.
Spirit Sea Pill!
It can increase the success rate by 30%!
His aptitude is average. When he was at the True Aperture Realm, Third Stage, he actually started to struggle.
Without this Spirit Sea Pill.
Reliance on himself alone would have resulted in a success rate of less than 20%.
But now.
It's a 50/50 chance.
He opens the jade box, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly bursts out.
Luo Mu only takes a slight whiff, and he feels his blood surging with heat.
Third-grade treasure pill.
Truly worthy of its reputation.
Without hesitation, Luo Mu swallows the pill.
Simultaneously, he controls his mind.
Boom!
The nine True Apertures that he has already opened instantly shine with bright light, like stars.
They also sense each other, and the light transforms into bridges, gradually connecting together.
Boom!
The next second.
Luo Mu feels his body tremble violently.
It's like opening the third eye or some deep-hidden Xuan Guan is opened. Both his body and spirit are completely exposed to the heavens and earth.
This is an indescribable feeling.
In this state, he finally sees the legendary Heavenly Yuan Qi.
It's indistinguishable from ordinary mist, but it's even more ethereal.
Attract!
Without time to think, Luo Mu controls the nine True Apertures and begins to absorb the surrounding wandering Yuan Qi.
The Yuan Qi is ownerless.
It's easily drawn into his body by the suction force emanating from the True Apertures.
And it gradually flows towards his Dan Tian.
At the same time, there is also his internal Qi Xue.
One white, one red.
Like two surging rivers, they are mighty and powerful.
In his consciousness, the Dan Tian is a hazy, chaotic place.
It's also a very mysterious part of the human body.
It has the nature to absorb everything like a vast ocean.
Boom!
The Yuan Qi looks ethereal and harmless, but the moment it comes into contact with his Qi Xue, it's as if it awakens, becoming extremely violent.
The same goes for his Qi Xue.
The two are like a lion and a tiger, each refusing to yield.
They cannot fuse at all.
However, at this moment.
The Spirit Sea Pill takes effect.
It transforms into countless blue rays of light, which actually calm the two forces down.
Gradually absorbed by the Dan Tian!
Furthermore, it begins to fuse in the depths of the Dan Tian.
Evolving towards a stronger force!