Chapter Ten, Astonishing the Four Directions

In the midst of the mist, Jiang Han saw that the person held a long sword radiating divine light in their hand. With a gentle wave, the colors of heaven and earth changed. With a horizontal slash of the sword, the Milky Way was shattered, as if a single stroke could cleave through the sun, moon, and stars, causing the universe to turn upside down

What a standard posture! In the distance, Jiang was somewhat surprised

This pressure originates from the statue of the Martial Ancestor, but more significantly, it arises from the abundant vital energy of heaven and earth surrounding the entire altar. Under the deliberate guidance of the Martial Ancestor's statue, the vast amount of vital energy from heaven and earth will create a repulsive force against nearby living beings

Bang

With high talent, the possibility of becoming a strong individual will also be greater, and at that time, the benefits to the entire estate will be even more significant

Ascend the altar, perform the transmission of the teachings, and undergo the true blood baptism; this is the complete process of the true blood baptism

The entire training ground was enveloped in silence. Even though many people were unclear about the significance of the twelve steps, the contrast with the hundreds of children in front allowed them to discern the gap between Jiang Han and them

Jiang Han gently lifted her foot and stepped onto the first step

He felt that he could easily step onto the altar in just a few strides, without any significant pressure

"Twelve steps, that should be about right," Jiang Han thought to himself as he looked at the steps ahead.

six-level steps

It was as if the heavens and the earth were roaring with a thunderous sound; Jiang Han felt a loud bang in his mind, as a beam of golden light shot from the statue of the Martial Ancestor into his sea of consciousness

three-level steps

One of the figures resembles a Buddha, seated in the void, holding a vajra banner in the left hand and forming the gesture of fearlessness with the right hand. Behind it, the worlds of the ten directions seem to emerge, radiating endless light, while boundless Brahmanic sounds resonate in Jiang Han's ears

For instance, in Jiangjia Village, there is Jiang Zheng, and the annual tax revenue generated is the lowest among the more than ten villas in Hongcheng. Furthermore, if the Jiang clan were to become even stronger, they could expand their influence and potentially become the foremost clan in all of Hongcheng

A trace of the essence of heaven and earth began to converge and merge into Jiang Han's body

As Jiang Han gently took a step forward, he felt a heavy pressure coming at him.

With each step forward that Jiang Han takes, more vitality merges into his body, causing the resistance ahead of him to continuously diminish

However, Jiang Han continued to advance and eventually arrived beneath the altar

In the void, three towering and imposing figures stood before him. These three figures were ethereal and indistinct, and Jiang Han could not discern their true faces, yet he felt as if he were plunging into hell.

After a series of seven or eight movements, Jiang Han finally waved his hand slowly, striking the final pose.

In a moment of silence, Jiang Zheng and Qin Wei both looked on with tension, fully aware that they had reached a critical juncture

The detection of talents at the altar may not always be very accurate, but the act of worshiping is generally free from errors

Jiang Han gazed at the last and most central towering figure, his eyes fixed on it, trying to imprint its visage in his memory. However, he found it impossible to succeed in visualizing it, and this sensation left him feeling quite distressed

The patriarch Jiang Yangshan frowned. If Jiang Han truly possessed a sixth-level talent, the obstacles he faced before the altar would be minimal. Could it be that today, there is not a single disciple of the Jiang family with a sixth-level talent?

... ...

Is this... the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? Jiang Han felt somewhat puzzled

Uncontrollably, Jiang Han closed his eyes, raised his hands high, and assumed the first pose—worship!

He appeared to be standing at the place where the entire altar consisted of fifteen steps, and on the fifteenth step was where Grandfather Jiang Yangshan stood

The faces of everyone were filled with expressions of ecstasy, especially the members of the Jiang clan, who were even more excited. The Jiang clan would not only avoid decline but would also become even more glorious. With a fifth-tier talent, as long as they do not fall midway, they would basically all step into the realm of Martial Sovereign.

Jiang Han would pause slightly with each step, yet he never truly came to a stop

After everyone calmed down from their excitement, silence quickly fell over the crowd

However, Jiang Han also understood that climbing to the top further held no significance. With a fifth-tier talent, coupled with his father's status, he was already enough to garner the attention of the entire manor and receive the best training.

The current Wuzong of the Jiang family consists of only a handful of individuals

Boom

Jiang Han felt a significant reduction in pressure

The event that could excite even my grandfather is the birth of a clan member with a fifth-tier talent. After all, in the history of the Jiang family, only my father possessed a fifth-tier talent, not counting my great-grandfather, whose level of talent remains unknown.

The so-called talent level refers to the degree of compatibility with the primordial energy of heaven and earth. The higher the degree of compatibility, the greater the recognition by the primordial energy of heaven and earth, which allows for the absorption of more energy and the ability to progress further

Another being, half human and half serpent, wielding an unparalleled battle spear, with a mere wave of his hand, seems to attract boundless stars, behind him, an endless river of stars converges, vast and limitless

"This kid Jiang Han..." Many people's hearts began to race: "At first, we thought it would only be a seventh rank, but now..."

... ...

Buzz

Hoo! Jiang Han pretended to exhale, then suddenly raised his leg and stepped onto the eleventh step, as if exerting great effort, before lifting his foot again to rise.

Finally, Jiang Han stood on the twelfth step.

In an instant, he felt a desire roaring from the depths of his being, a primal, howling urge that seemed ready to burst forth. It was as if he had plunged into the clouds, yet it also felt as though an invisible barrier had been shattered by a force, causing his body to tremble.

I, Jiang, have established the clan for over sixty years, enduring true bloodshed. Back then, Zheng Er had only just reached the eleventh step. "Jiang Yangshan stared intently at his grandson, just a few steps away: 'Is it possible that our clan is about to produce a true genius of unparalleled talent?'

The fortune of my clan

The eighth step, surpassing that girl Hailing, and still ascending. Everyone gasped softly; initially, many were merely spectators, but now everyone was filled with nervous excitement, because... Jiang Han's performance exceeded expectations, indicating his exceptional talent

Boom

It seems that ascending the eleventh step would be considered a talent of the fifth rank. Jiang Han could naturally observe the changes in his grandfather's expression.

It has reached the tenth step, yet it has not stopped

Martial Ancestor

The members of the Jiang clan, the warriors and martial masters in the mountain villa, all widened their eyes

The atmosphere in the main hall and the training ground suddenly became tense

He could sense that the Dharma form of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva felt some fear towards the figure in the center, subtly indicating a sense of submission. Although the Dharma form of the Martial Ancestor was somewhat better, it was still at a disadvantage.

Jiang Han felt as if he had entered a vast void, where his gaze was met with an endless illusion of stars.

They are all aware that the tenth level of steps and the eleventh level of steps are entirely two different concepts, but they cannot be certain whether Jiang Han will take another step forward. After all, once the human body's capacity reaches its limit, it is very difficult to surpass it

Five-level steps

Amidst the roaring in the ears, that figure slowly lowered its head, its eyes sweeping across, and suddenly locked gazes with Jiang Han.

Many members of the Jiang clan widened their eyes, even the usually composed owner Jiang Yangshan became tense, while Jiang Han's mother, Qin Wei, showed signs of excitement on her face

Five-tier talent, five-tier talent, this is true five-tier talent

The method of transmission is profound and ineffable, imitating the posture of the martial ancestor, which enhances one's alignment with the primordial energy of heaven and earth. Even if ordinary people receive the teachings of the method, it is still difficult for them to achieve the standard posture.

Jiang Han gently raised his head, his gaze fixed on the floating and suspended statue of the martial ancestor, half-human and half-snake.

However, Jiang Han's soul is powerful, and his body's flexibility is also excellent, making it very easy for him to assume this simple standard posture

Is this my sea of consciousness? Jiang Han held his breath: The visualizations formed in the sea of consciousness, however, I have only visualized Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Martial Ancestor. Who is the last figure?

Just now, all of the Seven Brothers and their talents of the seventh rank were at the first to fifth steps, with only one named Jiang Shanhai Ling reaching the seventh step, which is considered sixth rank talent. Jiang Han pondered: "Are the five steps divided into one rank?"

Standing on the twelfth step, Jiang Han's expression was very relaxed, and his body showed no signs of trembling

Still moving, it seems that Jiang Han still has some strength left