Swallowing the Stars: The Wind Sword Master.

Chapter 57 Generous Rewards

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"Upon reaching level 6 in Fist Power, you will receive a Dragon Blood worth 800 billion, an SS-grade combat suit, and a complete set of weapons..."

"Huh?" Ning Ze's eyes widened. He had just given up, and this thing appeared again after only a few reads. As expected of the "Dragon Blood" exclusively sold by the Limitless Martial Arts Academy, it was given away as a reward at the drop of a hat, with a single gift of 800 billion.

"What level of the manual does this punching power level correspond to? Or how many times the power is generated? The master's manual power generation is level 7."

"Anyway..." Ning Ze stroked his chin, pondering slightly, "I can collect it now!"

"Coming to the extreme training camp was definitely the right decision. If possible, it could save me more than half a year of training!"

"If my strength reaches the level of a war god, I won't have to be afraid to do anything I want."

"How do I claim it?"

Ning Ze scrolled down through the rewards list.

You can obtain... once your punching power reaches level 5.

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Reaching Trial Tower Level 5 grants you the position of "Inspector" at the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, along with a share of Dragon Blood worth 800 billion, a full set of SS-grade combat uniform and weapons, any three complete sets of martial arts manuals, and a complete set of the ancient civilization relic "Black God"...

"Dragon's Blood again!"

Ning Ze's eyes widened in surprise. "Two copies? Is it okay to reuse them?"

"The God of War's effect is very weak; the stronger the external force, the less effective it becomes. In Trial Tower 5, if I use my full strength, I should have a chance, right?"

"Once we get the dragon blood, I won't have to spend any more money. I can ask Manager Dongfang to auction off the 'Water of Life' at the War God Palace. After buying it, I can first regenerate my father's severed limbs, and then give him a dose of 'dragon blood.' This way, my father will not only recover, but also make up for all the years of cultivation he's spent on this. Can I give this to him?"

Ning Ze desperately wanted his father to regain his fighting spirit in cultivation, just like the hero in his heart, instead of living a lazy and aimless life.

He wanted to buy the Water of Life with the money, but he didn't have much money at the time, and his father would definitely not agree. If he could get the dragon's blood directly, he could buy the Water of Life for his father without worry.

However, he wasn't very clear about these rules. It didn't say whether he could give them away, but he felt that he should be able to, since he had already received them and there shouldn't be any restrictions on how he used them.

"The 'Inspector' should be the Inspector Wang that Wu Hao mentioned. That's someone who surpasses the God of War, and holds a higher position than the 'Inspector' who is the strongest person in the Jiangnan Base City Extreme Martial Arts Hall."

"What's the Black God Set? A combat suit from an ancient ruin? It comes with a rank and a treasure—the rewards are amazing!"

"This... I only have one hour to use it? And I have to make a reservation!"

Ning Ze smiled wryly, "The newcomers are really pitiful. The first place can use it for 90 hours! That's a 90-fold difference! After 100th place, they only get 1 hour. I'm afraid ordinary trainees won't have a chance to increase their usage time until their third year!"

"What can you do in one hour a month? Get a taste of success to motivate your cultivation? Forget it, I'll just apply. It seems like I have to wait in line, huh..."

After Ning Ze finished submitting his application, he stared blankly at the computer screen, which displayed:

Your training time in the Trial Tower has been successfully booked from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on November 31st. If you need to make a change, please apply 24 hours in advance. Changes will not be made after this time. Failure to use your training time will result in penalties from the training camp…

"Alright, even an hour is precious. Not going would be a waste of resources, and I'd be punished if I didn't go. The gravity chamber slots are already full; I won't get a turn this month. It really is a treasure!"

Ning Ze started reading the freshman orientation again, reading it from beginning to end, including the living aspects. It mentioned that there are some of the best chefs in the world here, who can satisfy the tastes of any region in the world.

Cultivation includes, but is not limited to, dedicated mentors, video tutorials on combat techniques, insights into various aspects, treasures found in ancient ruins, and assistance from all modern technological products…

In short, once you come here, it's all about cultivation, cultivation, and more cultivation! Everything is taken care of (except for special services), and even your family will receive the best protection, allowing you to focus on your cultivation and strive to improve your strength.

"It seems... I also have a teacher?" Ning Ze's expression was a little strange. After defeating Wu Hao, he didn't have much expectation for the school's teachers.

Once your combat power amplitude exceeds 10, you'll be very close to those mentors.

Take Wu Hao, for example. His Trial Tower level is 3.5, and his power exertion is also around 3.5. His combat power amplitude exceeds 12, which is the level of the top 20 in the training camp.

Human cultivation has only existed for thirty years. It's normal that the trainees in the training camp are all peerless geniuses of this year, and their combat power is stronger than that of these instructors.

In particular, many of the top ten students are more capable than their mentors.

In the past thirty years, there have only been a few hundred people with such talent; it's impossible for them all to come here as mentors. Cultivation and life were extremely difficult in the past, and those who survived were all powerful figures in their respective fields.

"Forget about that. I never intended to have a teacher instruct me. I'll contact my family first to tell them about my current situation, and then I'll officially begin my cultivation!"

Ning Ze initiated a video call with Shu Yi, and after chatting for a while, he opened a video providing cultivation guidance.

The scene shows a middle-aged man in a black robe practicing the Spring and Autumn Sword Technique while explaining its essence. Of course, the voice was added later. This senior was very focused while practicing the sword.

Actually, the videos recorded by this senior have very low viewership, which may indicate that his skill level is also relatively low. The "Spring and Autumn Sword Technique" itself is also relatively cheap, with a price that would not exceed one hundred million, so it cannot be considered high-level.

It was so profound that sales were dismal; he had to watch many videos to find it.

This senior's video didn't show any exertion! It was just pure swordsmanship.

He could understand most of the other sword techniques at a glance, and he watched the videos on fast forward, but he looked at this video with particular care.

After watching for a while, he couldn't help but frown. His swordsmanship was different from that of this senior, and there were some differences in their views and understanding of the sword.

However, he patiently continued watching, for the differences made the lessons more meaningful. It was another side of swordsmanship that he had never seen before. Soon, his expression relaxed, and he seemed to understand something. As he watched, he became completely absorbed.

At the end of the video, the old master sheathed his sword, turned around and smiled slightly, "This move of my Spring and Autumn Sword Technique tells the story of the evolution of sword techniques, and also the evolution of each sword move."

"The existing sword techniques, such as chopping, slashing, striking, parrying, blocking, washing, intercepting, stabbing, stirring, pressing, hanging, clouding, pointing, striking, wiping, etc., have evolved into the movements we see today. The standard contains countless modifications and can also be used to develop countless secret techniques."

"What I have described is only a part; you will have to experience it for yourself to understand its full meaning and let your body and mind feel these infinite changes."

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"If you have reached an extremely high level in swordsmanship and have encountered a bottleneck that you cannot break through, you might as well practice a saber technique to experience it. Swords and sabers are from the same family. Only by seeking their origins can you understand the true meaning of swordsmanship and be able to use swordsmanship at will. No move is no move, and even every move is a sword move, and there are endless sword moves..."

Ning Ze seemed to understand something, and long after the video ended, he remained sitting in his chair, deep in thought.

a long time……

Ning Ze came to his senses. His eyes, which were clearly black and white, were faintly shimmering with a light. The source of the light was a long sword deep in his pupils, or perhaps a sword mark.

"It seems..." Ning Ze pondered for a moment before speaking again, "Trial Tower level 5 can give you three top-tier manuals? Ranking rewards also give them, but you have to be number one at least six times to get one..."

"Trial Tower level 5, actually I only need to get past the 4th floor. After killing those idiots in stage C, I can get to the 4th floor. The reservation time is the day after tomorrow..."

Ning Ze was a bit annoyed; everyone had to queue up and complete the testing before they could receive these items.

He now desperately wanted to use the dragon's blood, and then get three of the most expensive sword and saber manuals! Then he'd have swordsmanship, movement techniques, and his physical abilities would skyrocket! How wonderful that would be!

"No cultivation today! Cultivating like this is always so tedious and monotonous. It's stable, but there's no sense of anticipation. This time, I'm just waiting to use the dragon blood! To experience the thrill of a massive boost to my physical abilities!"

Then, Ning Ze watched some other videos and found that many of them were not as good as his, but they also contained some novelty. They were neither good nor bad, and this feeling made him very unhappy.

Ning Ze took out a new manual, "Strong Wind Sword Shadow," and began to read it with great interest.

Around 7:30 in the evening.

Ning Ze had just come out of the cultivation room and was slightly taken aback when he saw the scene in the living room as he went down the stairs.

"Senior Brother Shi, Senior Sister Zhao."

On the sofa in the living room on the first floor sat a lean young man with a stern face. He wore a simple blue training uniform, and his dark arms were visible through the cuffs. The muscles were clearly defined, like a machine. Despite his slender body, he gave people a tall and heavy feeling.

He was Shi Jiang, the third student of Jiangnan Pavilion.

"Junior brother."

Nodding slightly, Shi Jiang carefully examined Ning Ze.

He was a very handsome young man with a warm and friendly demeanor. He bowed slightly when greeting people, which was very polite.

Dressed in a neat white combat uniform, his refined and scholarly appearance made him seem more like a scholar than a soldier. His bright and lively eyes suggested he had just finished his homework rather than been practicing.

Given this impression, Shi Jiang simply couldn't believe that Ning Ze's strength could rank among the top ten in the training camp!

But as soon as he entered through the gate, he heard that this seemingly frail young man had won 500 billion in a gambling match!

If you underestimate him, you'll lose badly!

He's become famous in the training camp right after arriving, and his nickname has also spread to the outside world: "Wind Killing Sword"!

Upon hearing this nickname, Sharka and the others almost burst into tears. If they had known about this title earlier, and if they had known that Ning Ze had earned 500 billion by killing monsters outside, they would definitely have been more cautious and would not have mistaken Ning Ze for a rich second-generation.

"Junior brother, we've finally waited for you!" Zhao Ruo was overjoyed, and quickly walked over, pulling him outside. "Everyone's been waiting for you!"

"Senior sister, did you need something? What are we going to do?" Ning Ze asked curiously, feeling that there was a generation gap between him and this senior sister.

"Of course it's a gathering!" Zhao Ruo cheered, her eyes full of joy. "It's a gathering of all 24 students from Huaxia. Senior Zheng Che specially organized a welcome ceremony for you. We all work hard to cultivate and can't get together more than a few times a year." Clearly, she really enjoyed participating in this kind of event.

"Is that so? Shall we go then?" Ning Ze readily agreed. He was new here and they were welcoming him, so he couldn't refuse.

Ning Hua started training him from a young age. In a prestigious academy, where things are a bit big, people know how to judge strength and background. He didn't have any close friends.

He still longed for a few like-minded close friends. Luo Feng in the neighborhood was a good one. He came from a commoner background, had a resolute and calm gaze, cared for his family, was not afraid of powerful figures, and dared to offend martial artists even when he was a quasi-martial artist. He seemed to be a righteous person.

He had a good impression of Luo Feng, but that kid was hiding his true abilities and didn't know when he would arrive.

(End of this chapter)