Danwu God Emperor

The next morning, as the sun was just beginning to shine on the land, everyone pushed open their doors and headed towards Tianyi Academy. Some martial artists were so excited that they didn't sleep for a day and a night.

Of course, this will not affect today's recruitment conference for martial artists. Several days and nights of closed-door training is just a very ordinary thing for martial artists. It's just that they can't suppress their state of mind on this day.

All these years of cultivation are not only for establishing a foothold in this martial arts world, but also for entering Tianyi Academy. You should know that once you enter the gates of Tianyi, your future in the martial arts world will be limitless, and you can bring glory to your ancestors.

"Freshmen of Tianyi Academy, heed my command!"

Suddenly, a deep and powerful voice came from the street, echoing throughout the entire street. The martial artists who were staying in the inn opened the doors and windows one after another. Some stood outside the door, while others leaned against the window. Each of them was heroic and full of fighting spirit.

At this moment, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back in the sky above the street entrance, riding a white crane and speeding towards them. His temperament was extraordinary, especially since the white crane was not something that money could buy.

The warriors below looked up at the sky, their faces filled with admiration. Their ambitions were completely ignited at this moment, and they secretly vowed that they would one day achieve the same level of success and strength as him, or even surpass him.

The man hovered in the air above the middle of the street, like a supreme being, his body radiating golden light. He glanced at the crowd and said, "I am Li Wuchang, the gold medal instructor of Tianyi Academy. Since you have all passed the tests of Tianyi Academy in various towns, it means that you are capable enough to enter Tianyi. Today is the academy's assessment of all new students. You will all go to the academy gate immediately for the unified assessment!"

Having said that, the white crane looked up and cried out, as if it were in perfect harmony with Li Wuchang, and then turned and left.

The street erupted in cheers as Li Wuchang's figure completely disappeared from their sight. Everyone used their skills to head towards Tianyi Academy. Even before the assessment began, the air was thick with tension.

"Brother Ye!" Ye Lou had already set off for the academy when a shout came from behind. Turning around, he saw Xu Neng, with Gong Cheng'er, the prodigy of the Gong family, by his side.

The Gong family is now under Ye Lou's control. Gong Cheng'er's father's life or death is no more than a word from Ye Lou. He has long since lost his arrogant airs and is now extremely respectful to Ye Lou.

"Since you're all here, let's go together."

Ye Lou nodded, glancing at Gong Cheng'er. He naturally wouldn't treat him the same way he treated Xu Neng. After all, his initial decision affected his attitude towards them today. If he treated Gong Cheng'er as a friend as well, it would be unfair to Xu Neng.

The three of them walked together, and soon arrived at the gate of the academy with the main group. Only then did Ye Lou realize how insignificant he was.

This place is not only spacious but also magnificent, truly a place of carved beams and painted rafters, resplendent in gold and jade. The four corners of the hall rise high, and the two dragons on the eaves, with their golden scales and armor, are so lifelike that they seem ready to take flight.

The size of this academy is immeasurable. A city wall thousands of meters high will stand in front of them, and the people sitting on the city wall are all like gods, and the aura they exude can envelop the three thousand warriors below.

Below the city wall, the land stretched out before them. Three thousand martial artists stood there, in small groups, not crowded at all. Each one was full of fighting spirit, young lives, and an upward-looking mindset. On this path of martial arts, they forged ahead without hesitation.

Tens of millions of people were watching, and they were kept outside the square, standing there watching with undisguised envy in their eyes.

Ye Lou's gaze swept across the surroundings, his mind becoming more expansive. Having just arrived in Glory City, he had already witnessed so many powerful martial artists, which broadened his horizons considerably.

Of course, he was also searching for someone more important in the crowd, namely Mu Wanrou. They had agreed to meet at Tianyi Academy in the Qilian Mountains. Although three thousand people were not crowded, it was not an easy task to find one person among them.

"Look, that's Yun Chenyi!"

Someone in the crowd shouted something, and everyone's eyes turned to the other side of the corner, where a handsome man stood.

Ye Lou called out as he searched. If Ye Ling was really in the back mountain, he wouldn't be too worried, since Uncle Mian fished there every day and would probably take good care of Ling'er for him.

Ye Lou traveled along the way and arrived at the place where he and Mianbo were cultivating. It was spring-like all year round, with birds singing. A huge waterfall cascaded down, and Mianbo sat leisurely under the waterfall, fishing.

"Uncle Mian, have you seen my sister?"

Uncle Mian looked at the sycamore tree next to him, and following his gaze, he saw a little girl with pigtails in the distance, wearing a faded coarse linen dress, lying quietly under the tree.

Ye Lou quickly went to greet her and shook Ye Ling's small body.

"Ling'er, wake up, it's your brother!"

"No need to call her, she won't wake up for now." Uncle Mian came to Ye Lou's side and looked at Ye Ling.

Ye Lou was startled. "Why?"

"Because she is a body of crystal. Her heart meridian is called the Seven Aperture Crystal Heart. The Crystal Heart can absorb the essence of all things. A person with the Seven Aperture Crystal Heart can live forever as long as they have a breath left."

"Beyond the cycle of reincarnation, there is only Liuli. Now she is as if she has experienced a cycle of reincarnation. The seven-aperture Liuli heart was conceived ten thousand years ago and is the source of life. This requires a long time to integrate."

Ye Lou didn't understand. "Uncle Mian, I don't understand. Can you explain it more clearly?"

"I'm asking you, has your sister never been sick, and has she recovered quickly after being injured?" Uncle Mian asked slowly.

Upon closer reflection, Ye Lou realized it was indeed true. Since her father became paralyzed, Ling'er had taken on all the household chores, sometimes going days and nights without sleep, yet still full of energy. Even if she stumbled or fell on the road, she would recover in no time.

After Mianbo asked that question, Ye Lou nodded suddenly.

Mianbo smiled faintly. "The Seven Aperture Crystal Heart possesses extremely strong spiritual power. Your sister will be at least a Pill Queen in ten years!"

"The Queen of Pills!" Ye Lou was both delighted and surprised. He had once heard Mianbo mention that alchemists after the third rank would experience a qualitative leap, reaching the fourth rank, where they would be granted the title of Pill King. The Pill King's attainment of the Dao was said to be in harmony with the heavens and earth.

At that time, a completely new world will be opened up for the art of alchemy.

Moreover, if Ye Lou heard correctly, Mianbo said at least, and only ten years. Some alchemists, even with a lifespan of a hundred years, are only first-grade alchemists, but they are still respected by thousands and enjoy endless wealth and honor throughout their lives.

"This seven-aperture crystal heart is truly a great blessing for my sister," Ye Lou thought with delight as he looked at Ye Ling.

Ye Lou finally realized what was happening and excitedly exclaimed, "Uncle Mian, really? Can my sister really become the Pill Queen?"

Uncle Mian smiled faintly. "Child, this is a great fortune. Your talent in alchemy is no less than yours!"

Looking at Ling'er, Ye Lou asked in confusion, "But why does Ling'er look so weak right now?"

Uncle Mian shook his head and sighed deeply. "This child has worked day and night for years, and her body is weak. She should have died long ago. It was her Seven Aperture Crystal Heart that protected her last thread of heart. Just now, some boys were bullying her. I didn't want to get involved, but when I heard him call your name, I saved her."

"I discovered that she has a crystal body, but she hasn't awakened the seven crystal hearts. So I helped her open one of the seven crystal hearts. The remaining six crystal hearts can only be opened by herself."

Ye Lou was confused, but Mianbo's words were so profound that Ling'er would surely be a person of great stature in the future.

"Water, water."

Ye Ling's faint voice came out, and Ye Lou immediately took off his clothes, soaked them in water, and then twisted them around her mouth a few times.

After drinking the water, Ye Ling moved her body a few times, and slowly opened her dark eyes, her haggard face looking pitiful.

"Brother, where is this? How did I get here?"

"This is the back mountain of the Ye family. Ye Yifei sent people to hunt you down, and you almost lost your life. Fortunately, Uncle Mian saved you!" Ye Lou thought for a moment and decided not to tell her about the Seven Aperture Glass Heart yet.

Holding Ye Ling's small hand, Ye Lou noticed that it was covered in calluses, which made his heart ache even more.

"Ah!" Ye Ling quickly stood up and bowed deeply to Uncle Mian. "Ye Ling thanks Uncle Mian for saving my life."

"You're such a sensible girl, even more well-behaved than your brother," Uncle Mian said with a smile. "Since you're so polite, I'll give you a little something to show our friendship."

Then, a pill was tossed into Ye Ling's arms. Its fragrance filled the air.

"This is a grade three pill I refined, the Nine-Turn Jade Fragrance Pill, which can help you improve your internal strength by three levels!"

"really?"

Mianbo nodded. "Now that you have broken through and established yourself, I will not only allow you to refine pills, but also give you two gifts."

Ye Lou's eyes lit up with joy. Who was Mianbo? He was someone who could walk on air. In the entire Divine Martial Continent, strength was divided into Inner Strength, Spirit Guiding, Spirit Transformation, and Spirit Crossing. Mianbo was at least at the Spirit Crossing Realm.

Only those who have crossed the Spirit Realm can roam the void and look down upon the heavens.

How bad could a gift from a Spirit Crossing Realm expert who casually tosses out a third-grade pill be?

Then, Uncle Mian took out two books from his bosom. One was titled "Eternal Elixir Formula," and the other was titled "Southern Nose Chopping Palm."

"This ancient elixir formula contains the formulas for most of the pills used by alchemists. Now that you are a first-grade alchemist, you should know the importance of this formula."

"This Southern Nose Chopping Palm is only a low-grade Xuan-level technique. It was created by your Ye family's ancestor. I obtained it from your clan leader. The martial arts techniques originally belonged to the Ye family. The pill formula is a gift to compensate you before we part. I won't give you too much. You have to walk your own path!"

Ye Lou was taken aback. "Uncle Mian, are you leaving?"

"Now that you have regained your strength, protecting you would only hinder your growth."

Having spent so many years with Uncle Mian, they were practically family. Now that Uncle Mian was leaving so suddenly, Ye Lou was heartbroken. But Uncle Mian always kept his word, so it seemed he was truly determined to go.

“My mission is complete.” Mianbo gazed at the sky, a mysterious smile on his face.

"Uncle Mian, will we ever meet again?"

"Perhaps!" Mianbo suddenly pushed off the ground and soared into the air, his voice echoing through the mountains. "Child, this path is treacherous, never forget your original aspirations!"