In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 45 As if a treasure were before me
Following behind Miejue, Gu Shaoan stepped onto the mountain stairs with steady steps, but his gaze carefully swept over every inch of the surrounding mountain scenery between his steady pace.

On both sides of the stone steps are mountain forests that have become more vigorous despite the wind and rain. The thick tree trunks seem to be coiled like dragons, and the mountain wind is finally not as stingy as it is at the foot of the mountain, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees as it blows by.

Compared to the precipitousness of Mount Emei, the Heavenly Pillar Peak of Mount Wutian is much gentler, yet it still exudes a grand and majestic aura.

Occasionally, Wudang disciples would come down the steps from the top of the mountain, and when they saw Song Yuanqiao and the others, they would quickly step aside and bow.

It also needs to be more popular.

Although the disciples coming and going were not outstanding in martial arts, they were full of energy and spirit, giving people a sense of vigor and upward momentum.

This vitality does not come from themselves, but rather from the Wudang sect standing behind them.

This is one of the reasons why all forces in the martial arts world strive to rise to the top.

If the power behind them is strong enough, the disciples can also share in the glory.

As I walked along the mountain, I found that the scenery on Wudang Mountain was completely different from what I had seen on Emei Mountain.

However, the sense of prosperity and vitality that permeates the sect is something that Emei lacks.

Of course, if it weren't for Song Qingshu's occasional glances, Gu Shaoan might have thought the scenery on Wudang Mountain would have been even better.

Upon entering the Zhenwu Hall, Yu Lianzhou, ranked second among the Seven Heroes of Wudang, Zhang Songxi, ranked fourth, and Mo Shenggu, ranked seventh, were already inside.

After sweeping his gaze over the group, Miejue's eyes involuntarily drifted toward the statue of the True Martial Emperor in the main hall.

On the wall behind the statue's left ear, there was a sword.

The hilt and scabbard are both gold and silver, covered with intricate patterns, making them both expensive and extraordinary.

The sword, along with its scabbard, was inserted into the wall, the scabbard penetrating one foot and three inches.

It was clear that someone with extremely profound skill had used their strength to forcefully drive the sword into the wall.

Noticing the gaze of the Extinction Sword, Gu Shaoan glanced at it briefly before fixing his gaze on the Heaven-Slaying Sword, his eyes flashing.

Gu Shaoan initially joined Emei not only because of his golden attribute, "The Abbess's Favor".

Looking across the entire Great Wei, there are not many experts who are both highly skilled and have the status of a nun, but there are still some.

The most famous of them all is Cihang Jingzhai. Like Emei, the prerequisite for becoming the head of the sect is to enter the Buddhist order.

Or perhaps the Hengshan Sect of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sect, whose entire sect is almost entirely composed of nuns of all ages, would be an excellent fit for Gu Shaoan.

But after much deliberation, Gu Shaoan decided to go to Emei.

The reasons for this are twofold: firstly, it is easier to enter Emei Sect; secondly, there is also profound martial arts within the Emei Sect.

These martial arts techniques are hidden on the treasure map inside the Heaven Sword.

By following the treasure map, you can find a map to Peach Blossom Island, as well as the complete "Nine Yin Manual" and "Essence of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" that Huang Rong and Guo Jing buried on Peach Blossom Island.

If he could acquire these two skills, even without the ability to unlock achievement points for the lottery, Gu Shaoan believed that as long as he practiced diligently, he could still secure a place in the martial arts world once he achieved success.

Seeing the Heaven-Slaying Sword now, Gu Shaoan naturally felt as if he had found a treasure before him.

However, a moment later, Gu Shaoan concealed his gaze and stood quietly behind Miejue with his eyes lowered.

After a short while, once the two sides had exchanged greetings, Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo stood behind Miejue as she took her seat as a guest.

Quiet and well-behaved.

On the contrary, Song Qingshu, who had not been able to find a chance to speak with Zhou Zhiruo, seemed a little impatient.

This made Song Yuanqiao sigh inwardly, feeling ashamed for neglecting to teach him.

After Miejue tasted the tea offered by the Wudang disciples...

Song Yuanqiao then spoke, "The letter that the abbess sent earlier requested that the disciples of Emei and Wudang exchange skills. I wonder if this exchange will follow the same method as before?" Miejue put down her teacup and said calmly, "Of course."

Hearing Miejue's response, Song Yuanqiao had no doubts and said to Zhang Songxi, "Fourth Junior Brother, go and select ten third-generation disciples to spar with the high-ranking disciples of Emei."

Without wasting words, Zhang Songxi stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Miejue, and quickly left.

Miejue sat calmly in her chair, waiting patiently.

However, out of the corner of his eye, he was occasionally drawn to the Heaven-Slaying Sword, which was still deeply embedded in the wall.

Half an hour later, Zhang Songxi brought over ten Wudang disciples.

Song Yuanqiao stood up and gestured, "Master, please."

Led by Song Yuanqiao, the group arrived at the martial arts arena outside the Zhenwu Hall.

As a top-tier power, Wudang has thousands of disciples, so the size of its training grounds is considerable.

Its diameter is a hundred feet.

Inside the training ground, tables and chairs were already arranged side by side, and hundreds of Wudang disciples who had come to witness the exchange between the two sects were also present.

After Miejue, Song Yuanqiao, and the others took their seats, Mo Shenggu, the seventh among the Seven Heroes, stepped forward to preside over the ceremony.

As an Emei disciple and a Wudang disciple stood in the arena, the atmosphere instantly became solemn, and hundreds of eyes focused on the two.

Mo Shenggu stood solemnly to the side and said loudly, "We are both from the righteous path of the martial arts world. When we exchange skills, we should stop when we have reached our goal."

After the two disciples nodded in acknowledgment, Mo Shenggu took two steps back.

After the two sides finished their greetings, the tall female disciple from Emei took the lead and rushed out. Just before she was about to strike, she flicked her wrist, and the long sword in her hand emitted a clear and melodious dragon's roar. The sword was like flowing clouds and stabbed straight at the opponent's wrist. It was the "Flowing Cloud Sword Technique" from the Emei sword style.

The Wudang disciple opposite her remained calm and composed. Facing the swift sword strike, he moved with measured steps and slightly shifted his body, dodging the sword tip as if a gentle breeze were blowing through a willow tree. He then countered with a move from the Wudang Cotton Palm style, "Child Worshipping Buddha."

The palm strike was both real and feinted, seemingly aimed at her left shoulder, but actually containing a hidden force for seizing.

The two separated and then reunited, their swords flashing and palms clashing. Within three or four moves, the Emei female disciple's sword was deflected, her feet became unsteady, and Zhang Songyan's fingertips gently touched her Jianjing acupoint.

Mo Shenggu shouted: "Stop! Wudang wins!"

Immediately afterwards, another strong disciple from Wudang appeared, displaying great strength and power, and unleashed Wudang Long Fist, striking steadily and surely.

A female disciple from Emei displayed agile swordsmanship, using skill to overcome brute force. After thirty moves, she gained the upper hand with a nimble sword strike.

In the following matches, the teams traded wins and losses.

Emei disciples, with their unpredictable swordsmanship and agile movements, often gained the upper hand and decided the outcome in just a few moves.

However, the Wudang disciples had a solid foundation and profound internal strength, and were especially good at defense and neutralizing force. After stabilizing their position in the later rounds, they relied on their deep foundation and the Tai Chi principle of using stillness to control movement to win back the game one after another.

After watching several sparring matches, Gu Shaoan's heart stirred slightly.

"As expected, in terms of historical foundation, Wudang is still far behind."

The Wudang School has only existed for a few decades.

The reason it became a top-tier force can be said to be entirely due to Zhang Sanfeng, the number one martial artist in the Great Wei Dynasty.

Therefore, in terms of the strength of the younger generation of Wudang disciples, they are not much different from those of Emei disciples.

This is why, after Zhang Sanfeng stopped going down the mountain at will, the Wudang Sect had to unite with righteous sects like Shaolin and Emei in many of its actions.

If it were Shaolin, or any other top-tier martial arts force with hundreds of years of history, even with the same young generation of disciples, it would be extremely difficult for Emei to win a match.

(End of this chapter)