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The system's check-in progress has reached 95%.

So all that's missing is this library.

Looking at Jiang Xuan's bright eyes, Xu Weixiong couldn't help but ask, "Why do I always feel that you're looking for something at Shangyin Academy?"

"How could that be? What could your Shangyin Academy possibly have that I would be looking for?"

Upon hearing Jiang Xuan's words, Xu Weixiong frowned slightly and said nothing more.

However, seeing Jiang Xuan enjoying himself, she felt relieved and then calmly rowed the boat.

As the Sutra Repository drew closer, Jiang Xuan's lips curled into a slight smile.

The library of Shangyin Academy is the largest library in the entire Liyang Dynasty.

Even the Tingchao Pavilion of Beiliang is slightly inferior.

However, the Shangyin Academy's Sutra Repository is different from the others in that it mainly contains literary classics, primarily poems, songs, military treatises, and so on.

There are books on martial arts, but not many.

However, Jiang Xuan didn't care about any of that. He looked at the five-story-high Sutra Repository in front of him and was about to walk in when he was stopped by someone.

"The library of Shangyin Academy is not open to anyone who is not a student of Shangyin Academy."

Xu Weixiong frowned and stepped forward. "I am a teacher at Shangyin Academy. I am qualified to bring students in."

"Step aside!"

As Xu Weixiong spoke, he took a step forward, and his first-grade strength instantly erupted.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Are Confucian Masters Not Strong?

However, the next second her aura suddenly weakened, and she seemed to deflate completely.

Xu Weixiong gripped the long sword tightly in his hand, staring intently at his opponent.

"Elder Guardian."

The elder guarding the pavilion narrowed his eyes and looked calmly at Xu Weixiong: "Go back, the Scripture Pavilion is closed today."

"Why? What's the reason?"

"No reason."

Upon hearing this, Xu Weixiong suddenly laughed, then looked at Jiang Xuan beside her and asked, "Jiang Xuan, have you ever fought against a Confucian master at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm?"

Jiang Xuan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, "No, it's the first time."

Upon hearing the words "first time," Xu Weixiong burst into laughter, then nodded vigorously: "Since it's the first time, be careful."

Jiang Xuan slowly drew the Crimson Dragon Sword, a slight smile appearing on his calm face: "Okay, I understand."

The martial arts world is divided into nine ranks, with the first rank being the highest and the ninth rank being the lowest.

Damaging the armor without breaking it is considered the lowest grade; breaking six or fewer layers of armor is considered the middle grade; breaking eight or nine layers of armor is considered the highest grade.

The second rank is called a minor grandmaster, and Jiang Xuan is currently at that level.

The first rank is further divided into four realms: Vajra Realm, Finger Profound Realm, Celestial Realm, and Land Immortal Realm.

Among them, the martial arts practitioners differ from those of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

After a martial artist reaches the first rank, they can progress from the Vajra Realm to the Finger Profound Realm, the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, and finally the Land Immortal.

The realms of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism correspond to the three realms of Vajra, Finger of Mystery, and Celestial Phenomena, respectively, and there is no distinction between them in terms of superiority or inferiority.

After reaching the first rank in Buddhism, one enters the Vajra Realm, and continues to cultivate until reaching the Land Immortal Realm.

In Taoism, entering the first rank refers to the realm of mystery.

The same applies to Confucianism; entering the first rank is equivalent to reaching the Celestial Realm.

However, although their realms remained unchanged, their strength varied greatly.

For example, you might encounter a great monk and think he's just a Vajra Realm cultivator, but even if he were a Celestial Realm cultivator, I couldn't defeat him.

But you encountered a Confucian master at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, and thought you were no match for him, but in fact he had only just broken through.

Therefore, in the martial arts world, people generally don't fight those masters of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism who they don't know or recognize.

After all, who knows if he might be a master? You can't tell at all.

However, since Xu Weixiong said such a thing, he must be confident in his mind.

Jiang Xuan didn't say much, and just walked to the side on his own.

Xu Weixiong walked to the other side, and the two of them seemed to surround each other.

The elder guarding the pavilion glanced at Xu Weixiong, waved to the disciple who had just spoken, and waited until the disciple left before speaking: "Xu Weixiong, do you really want to do this?"

"Although you have good talent, and in the Shangyin Academy you are even stronger and teach better than many teachers..."

As the elder guarding the pavilion spoke, his aura gradually grew stronger.

“But if you force your way into the Scripture Pavilion, even if it's just the two of them, Chief Minister Wang and Han Gu Zi, they can't save you.”

Xu Weixiong twirled his longsword, then chuckled, "It doesn't matter anymore, I've learned enough."

Upon hearing this, Elder Shouge's face twitched involuntarily. He then glared fiercely at Xu Weixiong and said...

"Good, good, good, what an ungrateful wretch! I've said long ago that the people of Western Chu are unreliable, let alone those raised by Northern Liang."

The moment the other person finished speaking, Xu Weixiong's face suddenly turned frosty.

However, the elder guarding the pavilion seemed unsatisfied and continued to curse loudly: "Hmph, back then, Xu Xiao led Chen Zhibao to destroy Western Chu."

"You, the daughter of Ye Baikui, the military strategist of Western Chu, are actually in love with the man who killed your father."

"Hahaha, this is so ironic, so interesting! I really don't know what the people of Western Chu and Northern Liang think of you. Do you really think they are sincere towards you? Hahahaha."

"Shut up!" Before Xu Weixiong could even make a move, Jiang Xuan snorted and attacked instantly.

The Crimson Dragon Sword transformed into a streak of red light, heading straight for the elder guarding the pavilion's face.

The other party didn't care at all, after all, the pressure emanating from Jiang Xuan was only that of a second-grade minor grandmaster, which was not enough to be a threat.

His main focus was on Xu Weixiong.

The elder guarding the pavilion stretched out his hand and slapped the blade of the Crimson Dragon Sword hard. The sword tip suddenly turned, and Jiang Xuan's body fell into the elder guarding the pavilion's arms.

As the hand drew ever closer, Jiang Xuan remained completely calm.

Because he knew that Xu Weixiong had arrived.

Xu Weixiong snorted coldly. Although she was in the Shangyin Academy and was one of its best students, she was not alone.

However, she still entered the Dao through martial arts, after all, Xu Weixiong cultivated the hegemonic way, not the Confucian way.

Xu Weixiong's domineering sword intent struck, leaving the elder guarding the pavilion with only two choices: kill Jiang Xuan in exchange for his life.

Or let go of the other person.

The elder guarding the pavilion only hesitated for a moment before stepping back.

Xu Weixiong then came to Jiang Xuan's side, her brows furrowed slightly, her tone accusing.

"You shouldn't have made the first move. Wait for me."

Jiang Xuan didn't explain anything, he just hummed in agreement.

“When I said that those who are not of my kind must have different hearts, no one believed me.” The elder guarding the pavilion looked at the two people in front of him, then he sneered: “Then he put me here, with the aim of cleansing my heart with books.”

"Hmph, was I wrong? I wasn't wrong! If I wasn't wrong, why should I cleanse my heart!"

Jiang Xuan looked at the elder guarding the pavilion, who seemed to have gone mad. If it were anyone else, he might have been able to save him, but he had become obsessed with his own understanding and didn't believe anyone else.

People like that are beyond saving.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xuan took a deep breath and said without turning his head, "You talk too much. If you're not going to fight, then get out of the way."

Jiang Xuan's words caused the elder guarding the pavilion to pause, and a look of displeasure instantly appeared on his face.

Because of Jiang Xuan, he actually interrupted him.

The elder guarding the pavilion's expression turned ferocious, and endless killing intent flashed in his eyes as he looked at the two people.

"Die!"

As he spoke, the other person's figure flickered and vanished instantly.

Among martial arts practitioners of the Confucian school, those at the same level are arguably the weakest.

But since they were able to enter Taoism through Confucianism, they must have other abilities.

Whether it's military strategy, battle formations, or the power of words to achieve their intended effect, these are all ingenious applications.

However, at this moment, the elder guarding the pavilion was clearly agitated.

I have all sorts of feelings, like I've gone mad.

Jiang Xuan shook his head inwardly, thinking to himself that this guy really was crazy.

The two exchanged a glance instinctively, and then, quite in unison, struck together.

Elder Shouge laughed loudly and pounced forward without hesitation.

boom!

The three powerful auras collided at that moment.

Only then did Jiang Xuan realize that the elder guarding the pavilion in front of him had at least the strength of the Finger Profound Realm.

Tsk, this Xu Wei is a bit reckless.

Fortunately, the masters of Confucianism are not very strong.

Can fight!

Chapter Thirty: Two Men, One Sword, the Crimson Dragon Displays Its Power

Can fight!

As soon as those two words appeared in Jiang Xuan's mind, he saw the pressure of the Finger Profound Realm erupt from his body and press down on the Elder Guardian with all his might.