In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Chapter 121 Practical Training, Severing Opportunities

"Bai Xiaotang, I suggest you don't go this time."

Jiang Ying turned to look at Bai Xiaotang and said with a somewhat solemn expression.

"Why—I've already been promoted to the sixth rank!"

Bai Xiaotang frowned slightly, questioning with some resentment.

"I've already reached the fifth rank of cultivation; my strength is enough to overwhelm a fourth-rank cultivator!"

Jiang Ying, however, spoke directly.

"you----"

Bai Xiaotang looked at Jiang Ying in disbelief.

Although she already knew that Jiang Ying's talent was at least comparable to that of a martial arts master, such a terrifying cultivation speed still completely shocked her.

What's even more terrifying is that Jiang Ying, with her fifth-rank cultivation, was able to overpower a fourth-rank expert.

"Lu Yuan should be at least as strong as, if not weaker than, me!"

Jiang Ying turned to look at Lu Yuan again and said.

Bai Xiaotang immediately turned her head, stared at Lu Yuan, and asked incredulously, "Lu Yuan, really?"

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"Yes, that's true!"

Lu Yuan nodded.

Although he is only at the fourth rank of cultivation, his true strength is enough to rival that of a true third-rank expert, or even a first-rank super expert. If he were to unleash his full power, he might very well be able to overpower them.

"Okay, then I won't go join in the fun!"

Bai Xiaotang looked at Lu Yuan, then at Jiang Ying, and finally could only shake her head and sigh helplessly.

She was well aware that although she was an extraordinary top-tier talent, and might have a considerable advantage over ordinary geniuses, she was nothing compared to those with martial prowess or even saintly bodies.

Even her two companions who had entered the Suspended Sword Division at the same time seemed to have already left her far behind.

This is the difference in talent, which she can never overcome no matter how hard she tries.

After Bai Xiaotang left, Lu Yuan and Jiang Ying did not linger and walked out of the garrison.

In the following period, the two traveled while accumulating practical experience in a vigorous manner.

Wherever they went, either several bottomless pits appeared, or a section of a mountain peak disappeared out of thin air.

"You were lying to her before, weren't you?"

Lu Yuan turned to look at the petite Jiang Ying beside him and said with a smile.

After several days of intense training, he has gained a basic understanding of Jiang Ying's true strength.

Although Jiang Ying was indeed only at the fifth rank, her true strength was far more than simply overwhelming the fourth rank.

She has not only comprehended both the lightning and ice realms, but one has reached perfection, just half a step away from the Gang realm, while the other has reached 90%, and it is estimated that she will soon reach perfection as well.

In addition, the power unleashed by the corresponding techniques he has cultivated can at least overwhelm half of the third-grade and even second-grade cultivators.

Most importantly, Lu Yuan also discovered that Jiang Ying recovered her internal energy at least several times faster than him.

Even more outrageous, Jiang Ying also told him that her dantian seemed to be much larger than that of ordinary martial artists of the same rank.

This means that although Jiang Ying is only at the fifth rank, the amount of internal energy stored in her dantian is enough to rival that of a true third-rank martial artist, and she has almost no disadvantage.

If Lu Yuan didn't possess a destiny that could be described as heaven-defying and be proficient through practice, and if he didn't have the little golden man who could help him comprehend artistic conceptions and break through limits in his cultivation techniques, he probably wouldn't be able to compare with Jiang Ying at all.

If he's a cheat code, then Jiang Ying is definitely a prodigy with incredible talent.

"I'm afraid that saying too much will hurt her even more."

Jiang Ying smiled, revealing two small tiger teeth.

"Have you ever suspected that you might be some kind of sacred being?"

Lu Yuan asked with some curiosity.

"I have thought about it!"

Jiang Ying nodded and said, "I used to think I might have a martial bone, but later I found that my cultivation progress was far beyond what a so-called martial bone could compare to. So I wondered if I might have a holy body. But now it seems that even ordinary holy bodies might not have my kind of terrifying cultivation speed."

"Anyway, it's not a bad thing for you."

Lu Yuan smiled and said.

In fact, he didn't really know what the ancient scroll in his mind was, but as long as it was beneficial to him in every way, that was enough.

"You're right, whether I have the Holy Body or not doesn't affect my ability to become stronger faster!"

Jiang Ying smiled and nodded.

The two continued on their way, heading towards the location of the hidden mountain and river realm.

On the other side, another group of people marched forward in a grand procession.

These people were not only dressed in red, but also had purple sun symbols on their chests, clearly indicating that they were all geniuses of the Ziyang Sect.

Among them were several familiar faces to Lu Yuan, including Zhu Xi, Lu Chengfeng, and Liu Wuji.

The leader was a rare blond youth with an extremely tall and upright figure.

In terms of height alone, he was at least a head taller than others.

Even his eyes faintly shone with golden light.

"Senior Brother Jin Sheng, is there truly an ancient legacy within that hidden realm of mountains and rivers?"

A pretty young woman turned to the blond-haired youth and asked.

Everyone else turned to look at him, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"There is indeed such a rumor, but whether it's true or not, we'll only know once we go inside!"

Jin Sheng pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, regardless of whether there is any so-called ancient inheritance inside, we will definitely not return empty-handed. At the very least, we will obtain a lot of super resources, enough for our cultivation for a long time to come."

Upon hearing this, almost everyone became even more excited, filled with hope for the upcoming journey to the secret realm.

Although they are all inner disciples of the Ziyang Sect, and many of them are even personally taught by elders, they are still quite scarce in terms of super resources, and in short, the supply cannot meet the demand.

If they can find enough super resources in the secret realm this time, their cultivation progress will definitely be greatly improved.

"Senior Brother Jin Sheng, may our Zi Yang Sect monopolize all the resources for this trip to the secret realm?"

Another young man asked.

"There shouldn't be any major problems. Even if that grandson of the Martial Saint from the capital really comes, he'll have to wait patiently for us to make the first move!"

Jin Sheng smiled and said directly.

To him, he was merely the grandson of the Martial Saint, not the Martial Saint himself.

Besides, that martial saint is no longer alive. The living martial saint is the true martial saint. As for the dead martial saint, who cares?

If the old sword saint's descendants came, he might have to give them some face. Unfortunately, what everyone in the Great Zhou knows is that the old sword saint has no direct descendants, not even a true successor.

Upon hearing Jin Sheng's words, everyone's smiles widened even further.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this trip to the secret realm is a sure thing!

"Are they trying to cut off other people's opportunities?"

In the rear of the group, Lu Chengfeng spoke in a low voice with a strange look in his eyes.

"That's just how things are in this world. Strength determines everything. As long as we are strong enough, we can cut off anyone's opportunities. Conversely, others can also cut off our opportunities."

Liu Wuji nodded and said directly.

This is what is meant by "it's good to have a big tree to lean on." Not only are they numerous, but they are also led by a Saintly Body Prodigy. Even in the entire Tianshui Prefecture, who can compete with them for the resources in the secret realm?