Starting from the Greyhound, seventy-two changes.

It was when Chen Ku was beating Jiang Hengchu violently.

boom!
A howl of agony was also heard from Yandu City, and blood shot up into the sky. Although the elder of the Jiang family had exerted a combat power that exceeded the limit, he was not facing an ordinary master of the Tenth Realm, but one of the four great monks of Mount Putuo.

The divine thoughts of the Tianhai monk were like golden lotus flowers falling from the sky, and he strangled every one of them. In just half a cup of tea, he cut off the arms of the Jiang family elder, and with a strike of his divine thought, he split the Jiang family elder's soul.

The ninth elder of the Jiang family, Jiang Yanchang, died.

He was killed by the divine monk Tianhai using the Prajna method above the city of Yandu.

A master from the ninth level of the ninth realm fell, his blood filled the sky, and the sound and movement was terrifying.

Even some people in the Shenwu Academy couldn't help but stand up and look solemnly at the barefoot old monk who clasped his hands together after killing the ninth elder of the Jiang family.

"Uncle Tianhai, you are so powerful!"

Chen Ku looked back and saw the fall of the ninth-level peak blood-exchanging master. Looking at Jiang Hengchu who had been beaten half-crippled by him, he didn't waste any words. He put his hands on his forehead and summoned the magic sword of the Champion Marquis, intending to kill Jiang Hengchu directly, leaving him no chance of his soul entering his body again.

But at this time.

A golden sun shone from the Shenwu Academy, accompanied by a loud shout from a tall and majestic man:

"The Governor has ordered that both of you are pillars of the Great Era. Since you have come to the Shenwu Hall, you have the intention to join the Shenwu Hall. You can spar with each other, but you cannot kill each other. Otherwise, the Shenwu Hall will not admit either of you."

Accompanied by sound.

Chen Ku saw a golden light appear in front of him, revealing the figure of a tall and strong man.

"Ten Realms Yuantian? He is a great power!"

Chen Ku felt the other party's momentum and couldn't help but feel solemn.

But just when he was feeling awe-inspiring.

Another gray light appeared in front of Chen Ku, and stood faintly beside Chen Ku, helping Chen Ku resist the momentum of the tall man, who was an old Taoist.

He smiled at Chen Ku and said:
"Don't be nervous. The old Taoist is Gu Heng, the elder who teaches skills at Qianyuan Mountain, and that is the deputy mountain master of Yuanyang Mountain. The two of us will not do anything to you. It is true that when you fought with Jiang Hengchu, the governor had already issued an order that he would not sit idly by and watch any genius perish under his nose."

Chen Ku felt the kindness of the old Taoist in gray robe.

However, he still looked at the tall man from Yuanyang Mountain with vigilance.

Yuanyang Mountain? Qianyuan Mountain? They are all powerful people from the nine major sects.

Simultaneously,

My heart was shaken:

"Governor? Is it Governor Yuanyue? King of the Southwest Li Shentong? He actually came in person to cut the ribbon for the Shenwu Hall."

Whoops!

Just before Chen Ku opened his mouth, a beam of Buddha light whistled behind him. It was the divine monk Tianhai, who stood behind Chen Ku. With a pair of indifferent eyes, he stared at Gu Huang, the deputy mountain master of Yuanyang Mountain, and asked Chen Ku:
"Master, what happened? Do you need me to help you?"

At this moment, hearing the divine monk Tianhai calling Chen Ku the sect leader, both the Taoist Gu Heng and Gu Huang looked at Chen Ku with subtle expressions.

Although Mount Putuo has been destroyed.

But after all, it was once a sect. Now... do they really recognize this young man as the sect leader?
Doesn't that mean that, in a sense, identity can be placed on a par with them?

Chen Ku saw that the Divine Monk Tianhai was ready to fight the mighty Yuanyang Mountain as long as he opened his mouth, so he immediately said in a gentle voice: "Uncle Master, it's okay..."

He thought to himself:
"I have finally found a backer like Uncle Tianhai. If he really fights with Yuanyangshan here, and there is a King of the Southwest sitting inside, it will be bad for our situation. But I have to be patient for now. Now we are in public, and even the King of the Southwest has spoken. If I insist on killing him, it will undoubtedly be a show of disrespect for him. It is better to fight to the end first, and then... find a dark and stormy night to secretly kill Jiang Hengchu."

He was very familiar with the practice of killing people behind their backs.

So Chen Ku bowed to Shenwu Mountain and said, "I am Chen Ku, a martial arts candidate of Qiulong Prefecture, and I respect the order of the governor."

After saying that, he put away the magic sword between his eyebrows.

In the academy.

"When Chen Ku attacked just now, he looked ruthless and cruel. It was obvious that he wanted to wipe out Jiang Hengchu completely, but in the end he just stopped like that."

Some powerful people commented on Chen Ku:

"This kid is not simple."

But see.

The "King of the Southwest", who had the most power in the two southwestern provinces, sat on the main chair in the academy, stroking his beard with a smile and said:

"He knows his limits, knows when to advance and when to retreat, and is reckless with his passion. That's a reckless man. This young man is young, but he can control his emotions. Even if he is in a state of panic, he remains calm and does things with ease. He is exactly the 'General' that our Shenwu Hall needs."

Upon hearing this, several other powerful people also expressed their agreement.

If Chen Ku had ignored Governor Li's order and tried to kill Jiang Hengchu at all costs, he would undoubtedly be slapping the Governor in the face. Basically, his political life after Shenwu Hall would have been completely over.

On the contrary, now... the chief priest of the Longyuan Province Martial Temple next to Li Shentong chuckled and said:

"This kid is indeed good. Before he came to Yandu, he defeated the resurrection plan of Huang Tian, ​​the evil god of Baojiao County, in Qiulong Mansion. He has already met the requirements for the nomination of 'Grandmaster'. However, we are still discussing within the Martial Temple whether to fully confirm his title of Grandmaster."

"There is such a thing? Frustrating the evil god Huang Tian's plan to revive is a great achievement."

Li Shentong stroked his beard and said with a smile:

"Today, he has demonstrated such amazing talent and fighting ability. I think there is no need to discuss it further. He deserves the title of 'Grandmaster'."

"The Governor is right." The Provincial Martial Temple's chief priest nodded with a smile: "Then give him his title of Grandmaster."

The people from the other nine major clans present all looked at each other with their eyes wide open and their noses and mouths wide open... without saying a word.

Although everyone knows that the Temple of War is a special system independent of the imperial court official system.

But that also depends on what level it is against what level.

Faced with Li Shentong, the veritable "King of the Southwest" who now controls two provinces with a population of more than 3 billion, the Martial Temple of a province no longer has any qualifications to put on airs in front of Li Shentong and talk about its independence.

……

Chen Ku didn't know that his position as the grandmaster was confirmed by just a few words from a few big shots.

He just said to the Tianhai Divine Monk: "Uncle Master, there is nothing important here. You can go back to Guanyin Temple to rest first. When I obtain the status of 'Divine Martial Student', I will come to see you."

The divine monk Tianhai nodded.

The medicinal effect of the Holy Heart Bodhi Fruit that Chen Ku gave him will last for six or seven days. During these few days, he really needs to make more use of it. Maybe he can have a breakthrough in his state of mind. Even if he can't solve the problem completely, at least he can stay awake more often every day.

After seeing Tianhai off.

Chen Ku glanced at Jiang Hengchu, who had been taken away by Gu Huang of Yuanyang Mountain, and a hidden emotion flashed in his eyes.

The smiling voice of Taoist Gu Heng beside him came, saying:
"Chen Ku, I am very optimistic about you."

Chen Ku looked at Taoist Gu Heng in slight surprise.

Taoist Gu Heng smiled and said, "In fact, I have been paying attention to you for a long time. This time is also a coincidence. As a 'teacher' sent by Qianyuan Mountain to Shenwu Academy, I will be responsible for establishing the 'Qianyuan Hall' in Shenwu Hall. If you are interested in our Qianyuan Mountain martial arts, I welcome you to come to Qianyuan Hall to listen to the lectures."

After saying that, he looked at the gate of Shenwu Mountain, where many young talents had emerged, and said:

"Well, time is running out. The 'trial' in front of the mountain gate is about to begin. With your talent, it is not a problem to pass the trial successfully. However... since it is a trial, there are differences in levels. The Shenwu Hall is expected to recruit 1,000 students this time. There will be ten halls, and in each hall, there will be three halls: the 'lower hall', the 'upper hall', and the 'immortal hall'.

At that time, which courtyard you will be assigned to will all depend on your results in this trial, so the old Taoist suggests that in the next trial, you should not hide anything if you can, and show as much talent as you have. "

Taoist Gu Heng finished speaking.

It turned into a gray light and disappeared on the spot.

Chen Ku was still a little dazed.

He quickly went over what the Taoist said in his mind, made some considerations, and then, not long after, he arrived at the foot of Shenwu Mountain.

I only heard the voice of an old man wearing the robes of a military scholar at the foot of the mountain, which came from far away:
“The imperial court established the Shenwu Hall only to train future generals in the army. Therefore, it is helpless to eliminate some talents who do not meet the requirements. Only those who meet the admission requirements can participate in the selection examination.

The three requirements are: under 30 years old, cultivation level above the seventh level, and a master.

Anyone who meets any of these three requirements can take part in the selection examination.

On this basis, the Martial Temple, the nine major sects, and the provincial government have jointly prepared three more tests for candidates who meet the three requirements. Everyone, please look at the steps leading up the mountain..."

The old scholar turned around, pointed to the steps leading up the mountain, and said:
"From here, there are three levels of examinations on the mountain, which will test your root bones, aptitude, and cultivation. The examination time is one month. Within this month, the first 1,000 people who pass the three levels will enter the Shenwu Hall. Enrollment will end when all are filled. Now, those who want to apply for the Shenwu Hall can prepare to climb the mountain. This long step on the mountain is the first selection test for you."

"It is both a selection test and a surprise. Even if you fail to reach the summit, it will bring many benefits to climbers."

The old scholar finished speaking.

He turned around and flew up to the top of the mountain.

At this moment, at the foot of Shenwu Mountain, thousands of people from Longyuan, Taiyue, and all over the country have gathered.

At first glance, these people more or less meet the three admission requirements.

Under thirty years old, seventh level cultivation level... and a rare grandmaster.

At this moment, everyone began to rush towards the long steps leading up the mountain.

“How difficult is mountain climbing?”

Someone was muttering, and was the first to rush up the stairs. He rushed four or five steps in one breath, and the result was...

After a breath or two, his face turned pale, his legs trembled, and he knelt on the steps:
"How come you can't stand up?" (End of this chapter)