Fellow Daoist, I gladly accept this heaven-defying opportunity.

At this moment, the disciples from both factions below the stage were completely dumbfounded.

Seeing Du Rumei admit defeat and Xu Mofeng calmly sheath his sword, everyone felt a chill run down their spines and their heads, their scalps tingling and their bodies trembling slightly.

He traversed three major realms of the Golden Core stage and defeated Du Rumei, a fellow martial arts genius, with a single strike.

Xu Mofeng's strength has reached a terrifying level that is beyond description; his monstrous talent is almost indescribable.

The torture technique that caused countless people immense suffering is deeply etched in everyone's minds, something they will likely never forget and is destined to become a psychological shadow on the path of cultivation for many.

"The Azure Nether Sect... is it going to produce another Feng Wubian?"

On the stands, Elder Liusha Valley's pupils trembled with shock, his voice slurred, and he couldn't recover from the battle for a long time.

Elder Zou stroked his beard and laughed heartily, his face beaming: "Your vision is too narrow! Given time, even Feng Wubian might not be able to catch up to him in the slightest. This time, our Biyou Sect has been blessed with a prodigy! Hahaha..."

As the sect elder who was the first to discover Xu Mofeng and who had mentored him all the way, Elder Zou felt completely relaxed at this moment, and the joy of a discerning eye recognizing a talent surged through his body.

The more monstrous and abnormal Xu Mofeng was, the more honored he felt, and the brighter his face became.

Thinking of this, Elder Zou stepped forward and said in a voice that resonated throughout the hall: "This exchange between the two sects ends here! On behalf of the Biyou Sect, I welcome all the elders and disciples of Liusha Valley to stay and visit our sect."

"Furthermore, effective today, inner disciple Xu Mofeng is officially promoted to a core disciple of the sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes in the room turned to Xu Mofeng.

Awe, worship, envy, amazement, and admiration... a multitude of emotions surged and intertwined, countless in number.

The boy stood there, seemingly bathed in a halo of light, so dazzling that no one dared to look directly at him.

"This is your core disciple token."

Elder Zou handed over a dark blue token and a storage ring, and said loudly, "The monthly stipend for a core disciple is one high-grade spirit stone, and I have already collected this month's for you; the other twenty high-grade spirit stones are a special reward approved by the sect to commend you for defeating Du Rumei of Liusha Valley and greatly enhancing the prestige of our Biyou Sect."

"Also, after advancing to the core level, you can go to the Scripture Pavilion and choose a low-grade Xuan-level cultivation technique."

Xu Mofeng blinked as he listened to the series of benefits, then took the token and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Elder Zou."

"Why thank me? You earned it all through your own abilities."

Elder Zou looked at him with a complex yet heartfelt expression: "You are probably the fastest and youngest person to be promoted to the core level since the founding of the Biyou Sect."

Xu Mofeng was slightly embarrassed.

He didn't think he was that outstanding; it was mainly because the opportunities that came his way were so amazing that it would be hard not to be outstanding.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing you should prepare in advance."

Elder Zou suddenly spoke.

Xu Mofeng looked up: "Elder, please speak."

"The Six Sects Martial Arts Tournament is approaching. Core disciples of the six major sects are all qualified to participate, and you are no exception."

Xu Mofeng blinked; he didn't even know which six sects were involved.

Seemingly noticing his confusion, Elder Zou explained, "The Six Sects Martial Arts Competition refers to the six major eighth-rank sects south of the Luoxiao Mountains in the Jinliang Kingdom. Our Biyou Sect, along with Xueyue Sect, Liusha Valley, Hongfeng Valley, Jiuxiao Palace, and Xuanming Hall, has always been known as 'one sect and two valleys.'"

"The six sects are of similar strength and located in adjacent areas. They established a rule long ago to gather once every five years for their core disciples to compete in martial arts. This serves two purposes: to maintain camaraderie among the sects and to push the disciples to improve. The Flowing Sand Valley's visit this time is also to probe each other's strengths before the martial arts competition and to exchange ideas."

Xu Mofeng nodded in agreement, and just then, a crimson line of opportunity appeared in his field of vision.

This must be the opportunity that corresponds to the Six Sects Martial Arts Competition, another stroke of good fortune delivered to our doorstep.

"May I ask, Elder, what are the benefits of winning a place in this martial arts competition?"

Xu Mofeng then asked.

"There are naturally benefits."

Elder Zou said, "Those who make it into the top twenty will all receive cultivation techniques, elixirs, and magic treasures. The higher the ranking, the more generous the reward. This year is different from previous years; there is an additional major reward."

"What?"

"The Jin-Liang Royal Family's Secret Realm is about to open. There are limited spots available, and the royal family has allocated ten spots to the six sects. The high-ranking members of the six sects have agreed that the top ten in this martial arts competition will each receive one spot."

Xu Mofeng's eyes lit up.

Good heavens, what a series of coincidences, one after another. Only those who make it into the top ten can enter the Royal Secret Realm. It seems I have to give it my all in this martial arts competition.

Seeing his expression, Elder Zou couldn't help but pour cold water on him: "Don't even think about the top ten. Your strength is not bad, but you haven't been cultivating for long enough and your accumulation is insufficient. Du Rumei, who was defeated by you yesterday, is only mediocre among the younger generation of the six sects, and she can't even be ranked in the top thirty."

"Your main purpose in going to the martial arts competition this time is to broaden your horizons. In five years, the younger generation of the six sects will naturally be yours alone."

Xu Mofeng's eyes were piercing, and his voice was steady: "Elder Zou, five years is too long. We martial artists seize every moment."

Elder Zou smiled and shook his head, saying nothing more.

Geniuses are always proud, especially a monstrous genius like Xu Mofeng. If you say he is inferior to others, he will definitely disagree.

Arguing with words is useless. Once he arrives at the martial arts arena and meets the geniuses of the six sects who have been immersed in the arts for many years, he will naturally understand the difference.

……

Wearing a dark-colored core disciple robe, Xu Mofeng's handsome appearance was enhanced by a touch of mystery and composure, making him even more charismatic than before.

Along the way, every disciple of the Biyou Sect they encountered, regardless of age, bowed respectfully in greeting, their eyes filled with heartfelt admiration.

The reason is simple: after his battle with Du Rumei, Xu Mofeng has completely cemented his reputation as a prodigy in the sect.

Now his name is known to everyone in the sect, and countless disciples regard him as a benchmark of martial arts, using him to inspire themselves to cultivate diligently.

Xu Mofeng's trip was to the Sutra Repository.

Upon advancing to the core level, one can choose a Xuan-rank cultivation technique. He currently has no shortage of Qi cultivation methods and sword techniques, so he plans to find a movement technique to make up for his lack of speed.

The fifth floor of the Sutra Repository is accessible only to core disciples.

The pavilion contained few cultivation techniques, and the number of people inside was sparse. As soon as Xu Mofeng entered, he saw two core disciples, both dressed in black robes, standing in front of the shelves, looking at him.

As fellow disciples, Xu Mofeng nodded slightly to the two and then walked towards the area for movement techniques and martial arts.

As soon as he left, the expressions of the two core disciples immediately became more serious.

"This Xu Mofeng... is truly terrifying. Just one glance between us felt like a sharp knife was pressed against my brow, and my back instantly became sweaty. If we were to actually fight, I'm afraid I'd be cut down by his blade before I could even make a move."

"Nonsense! She's known as the number one prodigy of the Biyou Sect. How do you think Du Rumei, a fifth-level Golden Core cultivator, lost?"

"Sigh, comparisons are odious. Living in the same generation as such a prodigy, we're just mediocre, useless people!"

Xu Mofeng didn't hear the discussions behind him; he was just flipping through the books on movement techniques and martial arts in front of the display stand.

"Golden Phoenix Ascension Steps, Lower Grade of the Profound Rank."

"Bodhidharma's Zen practice of crossing the river is at the lower level of the profound realm."

……

The Xuan-level martial arts techniques on the fifth floor of the Scripture Pavilion are already scarce, and there are only a handful of unpopular movement techniques.

Xu Mofeng quickly chose one that suited his taste.

"Netherworld Ghost Steps", a low-grade Xuan-level technique.

According to the manual, once mastered, this movement technique makes one's body like a ghost, often able to ambush opponents from unexpected angles, and can also conjure up ghostly clones to confuse the enemy.

"The Netherworld Ghost Steps complement my Prison Blade Technique perfectly; this is the one."

Having chosen his cultivation method, Xu Mofeng left the Scripture Pavilion directly.

After being promoted to a core disciple, their residence was also changed.

He moved to a secluded mountain peak, where all the core disciples of the Biyou Sect lived. The courtyards were far apart and did not disturb each other.

Xu Mofeng's new residence is a small courtyard nestled among cliffs. Upon opening the door, one can see a sea of ​​clouds surging, a serene and open space, a hidden paradise, and is elegantly named "Cloud View Courtyard".

"The Six Sects Martial Arts Competition is just around the corner, and the most urgent task is to improve our cultivation and strength as soon as possible."

Fortunately, he obtained a considerable amount of spirit stones from the Wu family this time, enough for him to squander as he pleased.

As for the fifty-fold comprehension pill in my hand, there's no need to keep it as a backup plan. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so one more won't make a difference.

With a thought, Xu Mofeng took out the pill, tilted his head back, and swallowed it.

In an instant, his comprehension increased fiftyfold, and he could see even the slightest trace of the flowing waves of the sea of ​​clouds before him.

Xu Mofeng opened the newly acquired "Netherworld Ghost Steps" and began to study it at full speed.

With fifty times the comprehension power, a low-grade Xuan-level movement technique was as simple as child's arithmetic. In less than half an hour, he had thoroughly grasped the entire technique and then got up to practice it.