Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

After Liu Peiran's explanation, Li Chuan gained a much better understanding of the entire Sanyuan Prefecture and the Tiandao Sect.

It no longer feels like a stranger.

The journey to the Heavenly Blade Sect is not very far.

It only took seven days to arrive by horse-drawn carriage.

"Brother Li, we've arrived!" Liu Peiran called out with great interest.

Li Chuan got off the carriage and looked up.

The gray-white city wall, several meters high, stretches endlessly, its bricks polished smooth and clean, showing no sign of decay.

The walls were covered with large flags in vermilion and gold, which fluttered in the wind, creating a magnificent sight.

In the center are three massive city gates side by side, not ordinary single gates, but true city-wide structures.

The city gate was made of thick ironwood wrapped with black iron, and it was open even during the day to welcome people from all directions.

Beneath the city gate, crowds flowed like a river, and carriages and horses surged like a dragon.

There were scions of noble families dressed in fine clothes, with jade hanging from their waists and long swords at their sides;

A long line of convoys from the chamber of commerce stretched out, laden with silks, spices, and minerals.

Vendors carrying loads on shoulder poles hawked their wares along the street, their aromas filling the air.

At the city gates on both sides, city guards dressed in neat, dark uniforms stood with swords in hand, their posture upright. They checked the travel permits without making things difficult, revealing the discipline and grandeur of a great city.

Looking up into the city...

The buildings stretch endlessly, with upturned eaves and corners, vermilion gates and embroidered doors, and tiled houses reaching the clouds.

Shops lined up one after another, their signs stretching as far as the eye could see.

The streets are wide and smooth, bustling with people.

Laughter, hawking, and the sounds of carriages and horses mingled together, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere!

What shocked Li Chuan even more was the sheer size of the city.

A city comparable in size to the entire Anning County.

It actually belongs entirely to the Heavenly Blade Sect!

This is the true grandeur of a superior sect!

Seeing this scene, Li Chuan couldn't help but think of his past life.

I just moved from a small county town to a big city full of skyscrapers.

That sense of awe.

There is absolutely no difference!

Even a young master like Liu Peiran, a native of the county, was shocked by what he saw.

And a subtle sense of inferiority that is not easily noticed.

Can someone like him really establish himself in a place like this?

Lu Qiuhan got off the carriage and watched the two men's different reactions.

Liu Peiran usually appears arrogant and confident, but in this kind of situation, he loses his composure.

Li Chuan, though showing surprise, maintained a calm expression.

This, perhaps, is the difference in their personalities.

Lu Qiuhan took out two envelopes.

A flat one was handed to Liu Peiran.

The other bulging one was handed to Li Chuan, and he whispered:

"Take this letter to the Heavenly Blade Sect. I've already taken care of all the arrangements."

"The Heavenly Blade Sect is different from Anning County; its interests are intertwined and extremely complex, so we must be very careful."

"The senior sister of the Fourth Peak is my best friend. I've mentioned your name to her."

Liu Peiran felt her heart bleed as she watched this scene.

I feel even more inferior!

Li Chuan clasped his hands and said:

"I will never forget the kindness of Master Lu in helping me. If there is anything I can do to help in the future, I will do my best."

Lu Qiuhan's cold expression brightened slightly, and she smiled:

"Take care of yourself first."

After parting ways.

Old Huang watched the two figures leave, his tone tinged with worry:

"The Heavenly Blade Sect is a place where hidden talents abound. It's truly not easy for someone with inferior talent to break through."

"The hurdle of attaining the elixir of immortality alone may be something one may be unable to achieve even after a lifetime of effort."

"If the master knew about your choice, he would probably have some complaints."

Lu Qiuhan said calmly:

"This is my choice, not his."

She gazed at Li Chuan's retreating figure, her mind racing with thoughts.

Li Chuan... I wonder if he's moved to this huge stage.

Can you still maintain your former charm?

……

After searching inside, Li Chuan and Liu Peiran found the sect elder of the Heavenly Blade Sect.

The two handed over the envelope.

The sect leader examined him for a moment, then said calmly:

"Liu Peiran, Sanfeng."

"Li Chuan, Sifeng."

"After receiving two sets of training clothes, report to your respective peaks."

Li Chuan didn't think much of it, took the training clothes and left.

But Liu Peiran gritted his teeth and said angrily:

"That old man should have told us where our respective main peaks are located, but he didn't say anything."

"They simply discovered we came from Anning County, and there's nothing of value in befriending us."

"It's obvious they look down on them!"

Li Chuan was somewhat moved.

Local discrimination against outsiders seems to be an unavoidable phenomenon, both in past and present lives.

Fortunately, the location of the main peak was not difficult to find. After searching for a while, the two of them figured out the location.

At the moment of parting, Liu Peiran sincerely said:

"Brother Li, we come from the same place, and we are rare fellow travelers in this foreign land."

I hope we can meet once a month and exchange information.

Li Chuan nodded in agreement:

"Can."

It's perfectly normal for people from the same hometown to band together for warmth and support in a foreign land.

After Li Chuan left.

Liu Peiran stared at the towering main peak, his eyes hardening:

"Does being born less distinguished disqualify one from becoming a superior person?"

"I refuse to believe it!"

……

Not long after Li Chuan entered Sifeng, someone came up to him and started a conversation.

A fair-skinned, chubby man with small, shrewd-looking eyes.

The fat man introduced himself:

"Brother, I am Xiao Yuan, the second son of the Xiao family in this manor. May I ask your honorable name and where you are from? Would you be willing to get to know me? After all, having more friends means having more options."

Two or three people had already gathered around, their faces showing curiosity.

"Li Chuan was born in Anning County."

"Oh..." Xiao Yuan's enthusiasm faded slightly, and he flattered, "Then Brother Li's talent must be extraordinary to have made it from the county to the Heavenly Blade Sect."

Li Chuan said calmly:

"Brother Xiao, you flatter me. I am merely of inferior talent."

Upon hearing this, the disciples who had gathered around turned and left.

He has inferior genes and comes from the county. He has no background, so there is naturally no need to befriend him.

Being able to join the Heavenly Blade Sect means you have a powerful background...

Everyone here has some kind of background.

The enthusiasm in Xiao Yuan's eyes had dissipated considerably.

Inferior physical constitution means that one has only reached the level of Transformation Force through the use of numerous potent medicines and special methods.

Not only is there no hope of reaching the Core Formation stage, but combat strength is also clearly low; he's just someone who snuck in.

There's no point in making connections with them.

However, not wanting to openly offend anyone, he still offered a couple of reminders:

"Brother Li, if you're just entering the main peak, you need to go to the upper courtyard to find Senior Sister Yu Jing to teach you swordsmanship. She's in that direction."

He pointed to the exquisite courtyards to the north.

Then, she gave Li Chuan an apologetic look:

"I have some things to do, let's talk next time."

Li Chuan was silent for a moment:

"The people in this prefectural city seem to be more shrewd and indifferent than those in the county."

"If there's no profit to be gained from you, then no one will bother with you."

This is what the big cities and rural areas looked like in my past life.

Li Chuan cleared his mind of distractions and strode straight toward the upper courtyard.

Having lived two lives, his state of mind remains unchanged regardless of the opinions of others.

Just as Liang Xingzhou once commented on him.

He is like a reef in the water.

The water flows past, leaving behind the rocks.

Li Chuan was stopped in front of the upper courtyard gate.

They discovered that they had to explain why they were there and wait for approval before they could enter.

Because logically speaking, this is not a place he should be.

The disciples of the Heavenly Blade Sect are divided into three types: outer disciples, inner disciples, and core disciples.

The outer gate is a hidden force.

The inner gate is the neutralizing force.

The core naturally corresponds to the Embracing the Elixir, and is the mainstay of the Heavenly Blade Sect.

The difference between inner disciples and core disciples is not merely reflected in their titles.

There are significant differences in every aspect of their lives.

The requirement that inner disciples need "approval" before they can go to the upper courtyard of core disciples is a clear example of this.

"Big sects have so many rules... unlike Songfeng Martial Arts School." Li Chuan muttered to himself before finally entering the upper courtyard.

Li Chuan's eyes lit up when he saw a burly, bald man:

"Excuse me, senior brother, may I ask where Senior Sister Yu Jing is?"

The bald man turned to look at him, his voice soft:

"That's me. What do you need me for?"

Li Chuan's pupils were struck by an earthquake.

This... is the senior sister?

He was broad-shouldered and burly, with a thick build, and he was also bald.

What's wrong with this world?!