Chapter 15 First Encounter with the Prodigy of the Body Sect: It Seems... Just So-so?
The towering peaks pierce the clouds.
Led by Vina, Liu Yuan finally set foot on this land, which was like a sacred place for a Soul Master.
Contrary to expectations of grandeur and magnificence, this place exudes an ancient and desolate atmosphere.
The massive mountain gate is built against the mountain, as if it were carved directly from the rock face, rugged and majestic.
Surrounded by swirling clouds and jagged rocks, the occasional roar of an unknown spirit beast echoed from the depths of the mountains, adding to the mystique.
"This is the Body Sect..."
Liu Yuan looked around and nodded to himself.
Compared to Shrek Academy's strong academic atmosphere and exquisite architecture, the wild and primitive environment of the Body Sect seems to better suit the characteristics of the "Body Martial Soul"—pursuing one's own limits and not being bound by trivialities.
"Halt! Who dares to trespass into the Body Sect!"
Just as they reached the mountain gate, several guards dressed in tight-fitting clothes and exuding a fierce aura blocked their way.
Although they were just gatekeepers, each of them had a sharp glint in their eyes and an extraordinary aura, clearly indicating that they all possessed considerable cultivation.
"It's me."
Vina stepped forward, casually removed the hood from her head, revealing her beautiful and refined face, and at the same time showed a token engraved with special runes.
"Greetings, Miss Vina!"
Upon recognizing the newcomers, the guards' expressions instantly changed. Their previously fierce demeanor vanished, and they all knelt on one knee in salute.
Vina holds an extremely special position within the Body Sect. Not only is she a key disciple being cultivated by the sect, but more importantly, she is also a princess and a vital bridge connecting the Body Sect with the royal family. Naturally, they dare not be disrespectful to Vina.
No need for formalities.
Vina waved her hand casually and pointed to Liu Yuan behind her. "This is Liu Yuan, a friend I brought along. He is also a Soul Master with a true martial soul. I brought him here specifically to participate in the sect entry test."
"Since they were brought by Miss, there's naturally no problem."
The leading guard quickly made way for Liu Yuan. Although his eyes held a hint of curiosity and scrutiny as he looked at him, he did not obstruct him further.
After all, someone who could be personally brought back by Senior Sister Vina must be no ordinary person.
Passing through the mountain gate, the interior scenery suddenly opens up.
On the huge training ground, disciples could be seen everywhere, sweating profusely and honing their skills.
Some were running with heavy loads, some were fighting each other, and some were even shirtless, using their iron-clad stances to strike rocks, producing a dull thud.
The atmosphere of intense, visceral combat and the pursuit of ultimate power made Liu Yuan feel a surge of adrenaline.
"Liu Yuan, don't be fooled by how hard they're training; this is just the foundation of our Body Sect." Vina explained with a smile as she led the way. "Our Body Sect emphasizes developing one's own potential, so the requirements for physical fitness are extremely high."
"Next, all we need to do is go to the Elder Hall and find the elder in charge of recruitment. Have him do a simple test on your martial spirit, potential, and current strength, then register you, and you will officially become a member of our Body Sect."
"It doesn't sound too difficult." Liu Yuan nodded, already looking forward to the so-called "test".
With the quality of his double pupils, he will surely give these old guys from the Body Sect a pleasant surprise.
However, just as the two were walking towards the Elders' Hall...
"Vina! You're back!"
A cheerful and delighted voice suddenly came from the side.
Liu Yuan and Vina stopped and looked in the direction of the sound.
Not far away, several young men dressed in the robes of the Body Sect disciples were walking briskly towards the edge of the training ground.
The leader was tall and burly. Although he looked young, he exuded an extremely powerful aura. His skin had a strange bronze color with a faint luster, as if it were indestructible.
Behind him were three teenagers.
One person had extremely long arms that reached past his knees, clearly indicating that his arms were unusually long.
One person had strong, powerful legs; each step he took seemed to cause the ground to tremble slightly.
The last person was relatively thin, but his eyes were exceptionally bright, and a glint of intelligence would flash in them from time to time.
"Aotian! And Yanfeng, Chen Lu, Gu Tong, it's been a long time!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Vina's smile brightened considerably, clearly indicating that she had encountered an acquaintance.
"Yes! It's been such a long time."
The tall, imposing young man strode up to Vina and looked her up and down with concern.
"How did it go? Did you encounter any danger?"
"That was a close call." Vina stuck out her tongue, then remembered something and quickly stepped aside to make way for Liu Yuan behind her. "By the way, let me introduce you."
"This is Liu Yuan, a friend I met on the way back. His martial soul is also a physical martial soul, and it's an eye! I brought him back specifically to join the sect this time."
Then, Vina turned to Liu Yuan and introduced him one by one:
"Liu Yuan, these are all my good friends in the sect, and they are also the best of the younger generation."
"This is Long Aotian, his martial soul is his skin. He is the sect leader's most valued young disciple," Vina said, pointing to the tall young man.
"Hello." Although Long Aotian was somewhat arrogant, he was still polite in front of Vina, nodding to Liu Yuan as a greeting. However, his eyes held a scrutinizing quality, as if assessing the newcomer's capabilities.
"This is Wang Yanfeng, whose martial spirit is his two arms."
"This is Chen Lu, whose martial spirit is his two legs."
"The last one is Gu Tong. His martial soul is the same as yours, which is also an eye."
As Vina introduced them, Liu Yuan smiled and nodded to each of them. He remembered these people; they were the ones who participated in the competition with Vina in the original work…
And their attitude toward Liu Yuan...
Wang Yanfeng and Chen Lu reacted rather calmly, simply giving a "hmm".
After all, in the Body Sect, strength is paramount, and a newcomer who hasn't even entered the sect yet isn't worth their excessive enthusiasm.
However, Gu Tong, upon hearing that Liu Yuan's martial soul was also eyes, couldn't help but glance at Liu Yuan a few more times, a hint of curiosity and... fighting spirit flashing in her eyes?
After all, rivals are enemies, and since they both possess eye-related martial souls, it's natural for them to compare themselves.
"Liu Yuan, right? Since Vina brought him back, then work hard and try to pass the test as soon as possible," Long Aotian said calmly to Liu Yuan.
Liu Yuan nodded, showing no objection to their attitude.
He knew very well that respect came from ability, not from the charity of others.
Moreover, they are indeed not familiar with each other now, so it's normal for them not to be enthusiastic towards me.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, everyone's attention quickly returned to Vina.
"By the way, Vina, what kind of spirit beast's spirit ring did you absorb this time? What level are you now after absorbing the spirit ring?" Wang Yanfeng asked curiously.
"Yes, it's a thousand-year-old Golden Silk Demon Ape," Vina said with a hint of pride. "Now I'm a level 22 Great Soul Master!"
"Hiss—Level 22!"
Chen Lu couldn't help but gasp, "Vina, you're really putting us down! Although the rest of us are a bit older than you, we're still hovering around level nineteen. Apart from Ao Tian, you're the only one in our generation who has broken through to the Great Soul Master level!"
"Yes, Vina's talent is undeniable. Among the younger generation of the entire sect, only Aotian can rival you," Gu Tong echoed, her tone filled with envy.
Even the usually arrogant Long Aotian nodded approvingly: "Not bad, that speed is indeed very fast. It seems it won't be long before you catch up with me."
The crowd surrounded Vina, showering her with compliments and exclamations, their words brimming with recognition of her talent. After all, reaching the Great Soul Master realm at such a young age was an extremely rare feat, even in a gathering place of geniuses like the Body Sect.
Liu Yuan stood to the side the whole time, smiling and listening quietly without interrupting or showing any impatience or jealousy.
Is being at level 22 that surprising?
If they knew that this "passerby" was actually more than just level 22...
However, Liu Yuan had no intention of showing off.
After all, they were just chatting among friends, and they weren't targeting me. What would it mean if I suddenly jumped out to show off?
So he just listened silently.
Soon, they finally arrived at the Elders' Hall.
After arriving here, Vina finally turned her attention back to Liu Yuan.
It wasn't that she was deliberately isolating Liu Yuan; it's just that she had many friends, and she also had to consider the feelings of her other friends.
That's why she now has time to talk to Liu Yuan:
"Liu Yuan, we've arrived. I'll speak with the elder in a bit, and then you can proceed with the ability and potential test as instructed. The process is actually quite quick..."
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