Chapter 7, Introduction

After a moment of daze and tranquility, cheers finally erupted on the battlefield

Ning Ye then felt a warm current rising within his body, and the injuries that had been severe began to heal.

The false spirits are merely illusions, treading upon the yellow sand, with no dust rising, easily discernible.

In the face of such a daunting task, neither wisdom nor strength is the most important.

All the undead soldiers that were still charging suddenly came to a halt at the same time

At this moment, looking at Ning Ye, Zhang Lie's eyes were filled with admiration: "This young man has average physical strength and talent, but the Seven Kills Heavenly Blade does not emphasize talent and physical strength; it values will and determination more. This young man's will and comprehension are both excellent, making him the best candidate to enter my tutelage"

It is the voice of Zhang Liekuang

Determination is what matters

Zhang Liekuang chuckled softly

There is no value or lack of value, only action or inaction

The one speaking is Zhang Liekuang

So... have I finally succeeded

At this moment, upon seeing the appearance of the celestial masters, the crowd below all bowed down, yet Ning Ye remained standing tall, making him stand out like a crane among chickens

Ning Ye contemplated for a moment and chose the path on the left. After walking for a while, he found himself in a completely different world before him

A trace of joy arose in my heart, and as I closed my eyes in the tranquil night, I completely fell into a deep slumber

In other words, such a terrifying person does not even rank among the top tier in the Black and White Shrine

Under the fifty people, several disciples of the Black and White Shrine sternly reprimanded Ning Ye

Certainly not worth it

Ning Ye felt as if his blood was about to run dry

Guan Cai Niang, a former disciple of Haiyanmen, killed her master's wife due to an illicit affair with her master. After being reprimanded by her master, she exterminated his entire family and fled. When she reappeared, she had already become a member of the Black and White Divine Palace

To this end, he will not give himself any reason to retreat

We have survived

Awake, awake!

Ning Ye knew that this was a bird of joy, a creature capable of human speech by nature, known for its loquaciousness, often used to disseminate information

Ning Ye said softly: "What the master said is indeed correct, but what the master mentioned is a general situation, and in this world, there are always a few exceptions. If a person is capable of thinking and is also willing to strive, I believe he can still earn the master's favor."

His ambitions are too grand, so grand that every step of the plan could be an insurmountable obstacle

A bald-headed man, with a face that exudes great compassion and kindness, always bearing a gentle demeanor

Is it worth it

The fifty immortal masters possess varying levels of strength, with the lowest being at the Hua Lun realm and the highest at the Wan Fa realm, among which five individuals stand out particularly

Led by these five individuals, a total of fifty immortal masters are the ones who have obtained the quota for recruiting disciples this time

The Killing Heart Blade Technique is one that he left behind; it is one of his Seven Killing Heavenly Blades

The cheers continued until a group of black and white divine palace figures appeared in the sky, among them a small number of disciples, but at the center were fifty true immortal masters

An elderly man, also with a kind and benevolent appearance.

These five individuals all possess the pinnacle of martial arts, each capable of overwhelming a sect leader like Xin Ranzi. Within the Black and White Divine Palace, there are as many as thirty-six beings of their caliber, also referred to as the Forty-Nine Demons, whose status is only subordinate to the Twelve Celestial Generals

"Shut up," a voice said. "This person has fought hard to the point of exhaustion, his strength is depleted, and he is relying solely on willpower to hold on. If he kneels, I fear he will never be able to stand up again."

Next, one may enter the divine palace and become an outer disciple

... ...

Ning Ye knelt down: "The disciple understands"

Only with the courage to break the cauldrons and sink the boats, and the determination to disregard all dangers, can there be a glimmer of hope for success.

The rising and falling cheers echoed incessantly, shattering this brief tranquility

Ning Ye got up and walked out of the stone cave, discovering that there were passageways on both the left and right, and for a moment, he did not know which way to go

Here lies a small valley, yet the valley is devoid of anything, save for endless fragments of stone, which are covered with marks of being hewn and chopped.

As the last slanting rays of the sun descended behind the mountain peaks, the world suddenly became tranquil.

Zhang Liekuang coldly said: "You are not yet considered my formal disciple. All those who pass the assessment for the inner sect have a one-year probation period. Only after this probation period will you be regarded as truly initiated."

The noble person, who reveres the heavens for their benevolent nature, therefore never takes life. When faced with an opponent, he does not kill them but merely disables their abilities, then amputates their limbs, extracts their tongues, destroys their eyes, and mutilates their noses. If there are those who have achieved success in cultivation, he will also destroy their primordial spirit, and finally, he will leave them to their own devices, drifting away. As for their subsequent life or death, that is a matter for the heavens to decide, and has nothing to do with the noble person.

Ning Ye chose this knife precisely to confront him

When Ning Ye awoke once more, he found himself lying on a stone bed, surrounded by mountain walls, with no decorations in sight, yet it was exceedingly simple

Thus, the compassionate Master Wu Bei, who never takes life, and the benevolent Elder Min Cang, who delights in alleviating the suffering of others and granting them liberation, are known as the two great benevolent figures of the Black and White Divine Palace

It is merely an empty valley, yet it imparts an endless sense of chill. Being within it feels as though countless blades are striking towards oneself; if one possesses a somewhat weaker will, one might very well kneel on the spot

But he cannot do this

There is no sorrowful person; his favorite saying is that my heart is inherently good

I will never let my master down

A man in white attire, with a pale complexion, shaking a bamboo fan, wearing a strange smile

He turned to look at Ning Ye, and although he laughed, there was not a trace of amusement on his chiseled, axe-hewn face

Zhang Liekuang of the Seven Kills Heavenly Blade possesses a fierce and violent temperament, exhibiting unparalleled bravery in battle. His mastery of the Seven Kills Demon-Slaying Blade grants him boundless power.

However, the most devastating was the sudden attack by the green-faced man, which brought not only superficial wounds but also severe internal damage, with the injury not healing and blood flowing profusely

How bold, to see the immortal master and yet dare not to pay respects

Then, with a whoosh, the phantom soldiers transformed into dust and dissipated, and even those undead soldiers that truly existed scattered back to a ground full of skeletons

Finally, there was one more person, a robust man clad in tight-fitting attire, exuding a fiery masculinity. He had a pair of fierce, piercing eyes that seemed to blaze with intensity. Standing there, he emanated an overwhelming aura of murderous intent. Although he bore no weapons, he himself resembled a blade, his sharpness fully on display

Zhang Lie was momentarily stunned, then suddenly threw his head back and laughed heartily: "Not bad, not bad! Your intelligence need not be displayed before me; what I admire is only the brave. Do you understand?"

Even if he only becomes an outer disciple, Ning Ye is confident that he can gradually rise in status

As long as the consent of these fifty individuals is obtained, they can be included on the honor wall, which is naturally a first-class treatment

A sharp voice shouted, and upon looking up, it turned out to be a strangely shaped colorful feathered bird making the noise. It resembled a parrot to some extent, but its beak was not as curved.

He said: "You are very clever, and I usually do not like clever people. This is because dealing with such individuals is too exhausting. Most importantly, overly clever people often know how to manipulate others, winning through cunning rather than direct confrontation. In my practice of the Seven Kill Sword, during a decisive battle, the most important factor is the momentum. If one thinks too much, it will weaken the momentum, which is counterproductive. Therefore, I do not like clever people."

Ning Ye stood there quietly, motionless

A woman in colorful attire, holding a flower basket, stands atop a cloud, appearing somewhat languid, with a great deal of charm in her eyes and brows

So tragic

Sitting up, I discovered that the injuries on my body had completely healed

Once again, it can only be a dismal and miserable departure from the illustrations and books.

Unable to see Zhang Liekuang's face, Ning Ye did not know what expression Zhang Liekuang had, he only heard Zhang Liekuang say: "Then how do you know the difference between true and false spirits?"

It is merely to forge a connection with a sect, yet such a price is paid

Succeeded

This is the Young Master Gongsun Ye of Wuyang.

Ning Ye lowered his head and replied: "The right side is relatively dry, with moss not prominently growing, which should lead to the outside of the cave. In contrast, the left side is heavily damp, with a chilling sense of desolation. Since we are in the mountains, the master must be in the heart of the mountain, thus I have come to the left."

Indeed, at the next moment, Ning Ye heard a voice: "If you are awake, come over."

The yellow sand no longer swirls, and the wind no longer howls

He has suffered too many injuries, with three cuts on his face, and his chest, waist, abdomen, as well as his arms and legs, have all been stabbed.

His name is Zhu Baicang, known as the Elder of Compassion. The Elder of Compassion is reputed to show mercy to all living beings, unable to bear the sight of their suffering. Fortunately, the dead do not suffer, so when he sees those in pain, he bestows upon them death, liberating them from their suffering. As a result, the number of those relieved from suffering by him is in the tens of thousands

Passed! ! !

Zhang Lie turned his back to Ning Ye and said, "How do you know this is the correct passage?"

Zhang Liekuang was standing in the valley, accompanied by two others. One was an elderly man, his appearance gaunt and withered, while the other was a woman, her entire body wrapped in gray bandages, revealing only her eyes. She carried an unusually long, curved knife on her back, the blade unsheathed and similarly bound with cloth strips.

With a flick of his fingers, a pill of elixir has already entered Ning Ye's mouth