Chapter 0002: The Barbarian Martial Disciples
Those who can live for over eighty years are rarely encountered even in a millennium, yet Ye Qiu has astonishingly reached the age of ninety-six. How could this not leave him in astonishment
The disheveled youth gritted his teeth in anger, yet his gaze followed the tiger-striped boy to the wooden platform
These untidy youths do not understand, yet he is unwilling to show weakness
Among them, the Blood Maple City, where the Barbarian Martial Gate is located, is closest to the Sky Burial Abyss. There, demon spirits frequently appear, and the battles between humans and demons have never ceased.
Ye Qiu took a deep breath, allowing his fluctuating emotions to quickly settle down
Indeed, you cannot possibly not understand even this. The life soul orbs are mostly associated with the fire element, and there are many that belong to the water element as well, while those associated with wood, earth, and metal are relatively rare. The life soul orb is an external manifestation of the human body's life characteristics, reflecting the true internal condition. Its attributes represent the emphasis of the body's strength, which is crucial for cultivation
At Ye Qiu's wrist, a soul pearl as white as jade shone brightly, indicating that Ye Qiu had eighty years left to live
Ye Qiusong let out a sigh of relief as he arrived at the second stage, where the primary focus was on examining the attributes of the Soul Pearl.
Do not be too pleased, we shall see.
The young man with tiger stripes scoffed, "The recruitment conditions for the Barbarian Martial Sect are very strict. Although the requirements have been lowered in recent times, not just anyone can gain entry. Generally speaking, the chances are slim for those over the age of 12, and for those over 15, there is absolutely no hope. How old are you?"
Upon its arrival, the attributes of the Soul Pearl were quickly determined to be of the Earth element, which is quite rare
"Those of mortal flesh cultivate strength, those of true martial arts cultivate energy, and those of profound spirit cultivate skills. Although you possess a lifespan that surpasses that of ordinary people, you remain a being of flesh and blood. If you cannot transcend the mundane and enter the realm of the true, even the longest lifespan is in vain"
This process is closely related to the physical condition of the practitioner, as well as their innate talent and understanding
The training of outer disciples is quite simple, primarily focusing on physical conditioning, flexibility training, and unlocking the body's potential, thereby adjusting their state to the optimal level
Ye Qiu listened quietly and learned about the principles of cultivation from the martial artist's words
In the afternoon, outside the southern gate of Blood Maple City, the Barbarian Martial Gate is once again recruiting disciples
The Manwu Sect boasts a multitude of skilled practitioners, with a total membership numbering in the tens of thousands. The disciples within the sect are categorized into core disciples, direct disciples, inner disciples, and outer disciples.
Geng Hu, thirteen years old
To break through the age of one hundred, one must engage in diligent cultivation, progressing from the mortal realm to the True Martial realm, undergoing the evolution of the physical body, and thereby increasing one's lifespan; this is the only path.
The untidy young man snorted and unexpectedly walked towards the wooden platform; he had been watching for quite some time and decided to give it a try himself
The Heavenly Desolation Sect ranks second, occupying two major cities, with countless experts under its command
No need to look ... ... Huh ... ... an eighty-year lifespan, how is that possible
Ye Qiu was assigned to Group 13 of District D, while Geng Hu entered Group 9 of District D, which has significantly better overall conditions than Group 13
Generally speaking, the lifespan of a mortal being does not exceed ninety-nine
The boy with tiger stripes disdainfully said: "At your age, there is definitely no hope. I advise you to leave quickly and stop embarrassing yourself here."
The Barbarian God Sect resides in the End, belonging to the indigenous forces of the Primordial Continent. It possesses two major cities and is divided into two main sects: the Barbarian Martial Sect and the Barbarian Spirit Sect
The disheveled youth remained unmoved, silently watching the stage, as if he had not heard anything.
Nearby, many people showed expressions of disgust upon seeing the scruffy youth, and they all stepped back, unwilling to stand near him
It turns out that this disheveled youth is Ye Qiu, who miraculously survived the calamity in the Sky Burial Abyss. He had been sleeping in the abyss for three years, and upon awakening, he inexplicably found himself outside Blood Maple City, just in time for the recruitment of disciples by the Barbarian Martial Sect
To become a disciple of the Manwu Sect, one must meet certain requirements, including age, aptitude, comprehension, and lifespan
Only by transcending the mundane and entering the realm of the true can one genuinely step into the domain of cultivation, possessing the strength to lift mountains and the aura to overshadow the world, with the power to shatter rivers and mountains and break the heavens and the earth.
Nearby, many young people expressed mockery, their faces filled with disdain and disgust
The youth with tiger-striped skin wore a provocative expression and coldly remarked: "You, a mere rustic from the mountains, should just return to hunting. To think you could aspire to become a disciple of the Barbarian Martial Sect is nothing but a delusion."
Sixteen years old, the age is too great
That force was ferocious, originating from within the body's acupoints, rampaging wildly, continuously expanding his meridians, cleansing all his acupoints, transforming into a surging torrent, rushing downward towards the dantian.
Cultivating the path to immortality, the lifespan of mortals is merely ninety-nine years
What, do you find me displeasing?
Where did this wild kid come from, dressed like this and still having the audacity to come and register, truly a disgrace
This is a well-known common knowledge and also the fundamental reason why countless individuals aspire to become practitioners
The essence of cultivation is self-improvement, a process of self-evolution. As the level of cultivation rises, the form of life also changes, and lifespan will continuously increase
This batch of newly admitted disciples belongs to the outer sect, each one a mere mortal, still unaware of what cultivation entails
On this day, the Manwu Gate recruited two hundred disciples, the youngest of whom was only six or seven years old, while the oldest was Ye Qiu.
A loud roar exploded within Ye Qiu, causing his entire body to tremble violently, and his consciousness fell into a blank void
The person in charge of recruiting for the first level firmly grasped Ye Qiu's wrist and, after a careful examination, exclaimed: "At sixteen years old, with eighty years still to live, your mortal body astonishingly possesses a lifespan of ninety-six years. This is truly a rarity throughout the ages"
The vast expanse of the continent is inhabited by both humans and spirit beings, with a total of nine major cities distributed throughout. Among these, seven major cities are owned by humans, belonging to the Wangu Sect, the Tianhuang Sect, and the Mankind God Sect.
The boy with the tiger-striped skin has a loud voice and ample energy
The disheveled youth had long, unkempt hair, yet his pair of eyes was bright and clear. He glanced at the tiger-striped boy but said nothing.
Level 2 cleared
Geng Hu looked at Ye Qiu, his expression extremely grim
Ye Qiu coldly smiled and said, "Yours is not bad either"
Geng Hu had a smooth journey and easily became a disciple of the Manwu Sect, which drew the envy of many people
In the initial days, Ye Qiu found it somewhat difficult to adapt; however, after ten days, he caught up with the rhythm of others and performed quite well
Level 1 cleared
Name, Age
The untidy youth expressed some displeasure and huffed, "Why can't I become a disciple of the Barbarian Martial Sect?"
Did I pass?
Heng Hu smiled upon hearing this, turned around to look at the scruffy youth in the audience, wearing a smug expression.
The process of body tempering is arduous, requiring a special method to fully unleash the potential of the physical body, thereby opening the gateway of the flesh and entering the realm of true martial arts
The tiger-striped youth provocatively said: "Turtle, coward."
Ye Qiu inquired: "How can one transcend the mundane and enter the realm of the true?"
Generally speaking, it is basically hopeless after the age of fifteen
Ye Qiu maintained a sense of calm as much as possible, though his mood was somewhat uneasy
In the wooden house, Ye Qiu was enduring the agony of body tempering, feeling an inexplicable force flowing through his entire body of flesh and blood
Name, Age
The following is the comprehensive assessment for the third level, primarily testing intelligence and flexibility. As long as you pass, you will become a disciple of the Barbarian Martial Sect.
Geng Hu extended his left hand, revealing the Soul Pearl, which indicated that he still had sixty-six years of life remaining
Ye Qiu said nothing; age was something he could not change. The only thing he could do was extend his left hand
The detection artifact is a bracelet. Ye Qiu extended his left hand into it, and the Soul Pearl was perfectly situated within the bracelet, where flickering light waves appeared, revealing the manifestation of runic marks.
The boy with the tiger-striped skin mocked, "Apart from age, the attributes of the Soul Pearl are also very important"
An outstanding person can comprehend profound truths in half a month, while a foolish person may struggle for years without overcoming this barrier
I did not expect that you are quite lucky
In the crowd, a scruffy-looking youth watched the selection process on stage, his eyes revealing a fervent intensity
The disheveled youth was somewhat angered, glaring fiercely at these individuals, yet ultimately managed to restrain himself
Most mortals have a lifespan of less than 60 years, 70 is considered rare, and reaching 100 is extremely difficult
Geng Hu's Soul Pearl belongs to the Fire element, and he successfully passed the second level.
Until the tenth time, the overwhelming torrent nearly submerged his entire body and flesh, and the surging power was so immense that it was beyond comprehension
Strange, the attributes of your Soul Orb are somewhat unstable, fluctuating between fire and earth.
The martial artist from the thirteenth group, whose surname is Liu, called Ye Qiu to his side after understanding his situation
In the past, the Barbarian Martial Gate recruited once a month, but in recent months, it has changed to every ten days, and the conditions have also become much more lenient
Extend the left hand
Once, twice, three times, all were unsuccessful; seven times, eight times, nine times, Ye Qiu never gave up
Adjust your physical condition to the optimal state through exercise, and then enter the refining stage, which is crucial for whether you can transcend the mundane and enter the true realm, taking a critical step forward
A boy with a tiger-striped appearance glared at a scruffy boy, his face full of disdain
The Ancient Continent is a wild land abandoned by the gods, where the living environment is extremely harsh and the resources for cultivation are severely lacking
The Thirteenth Group has forty-seven outer disciples, all of whom are boys aged between thirteen and fifteen, with Ye Qiu being the oldest among them
At that moment, Ye Qiu experienced a brief dizziness, and the Soul Pearl on his wrist emitted a silvery-white glow. The information on it was rapidly fluctuating, his lifespan surged by a hundred years, and the quality of his blood, bones, organs, and meridians significantly improved, achieving the True Martial Body and taking a crucial step forward
The disheveled youth retorted, "This is merely a general situation, not an absolute one"
These are the three major forces that have formed on the ancient continent since time immemorial, with the Eternal Sect at the forefront, monopolizing the three major cities, boasting a long and rich history
The untidy youth revealed a look of confusion in his eyes and asked, "Attribute?"
Ye Qiu, sixteen years old
Proceed to the next level
The recruitment site gathered thousands of people, all of whom were youths ranging from a few years old to their teens, surrounding a wooden platform, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement
In a moment, the tiger-skinned youth said again: "Wild brat, watch how I become a disciple of the Barbarian Martial Sect."
The second stage involves examining the attributes of the Soul Gem, for which there are specialized magical artifacts available for identification
At first, it was very weak, but later it grew stronger and stronger, as if it were about to burst through his meridians and break free from his corporeal form
The upcoming third level is quite easy. Although Ye Qiu is relatively older, with a lifespan of eighty years and an affinity for the Earth element, these attributes are quite rare. Therefore, he successfully became a disciple of the Manwu Sect
Then what? How can anyone know the result without trying?