Silence!
Everyone present, including Gong Yangqing and the middle-aged man in grey, fell silent. All eyes were on Tong Qingshan, and no one could utter a word for a long time!
To lift a stone of 10,000 jun is extremely difficult.
This requires extremely high demands on the instantaneous eruption of internal energy. Anyone who can achieve this is generally referred to as a 'first-rate martial artist', also known as the pinnacle of acquired mastery!
The human body's storage of internal energy, the dantian, is like an ocean, while the meridians are like rivers.
In an instant, the internal energy bursting out of a person's arms is not about how thick the internal energy inside the body is, but rather about the width and tenacity of the meridians. The wider and more tenacious the meridians are, the more internal energy can flow out instantly, and the stronger the internal energy will burst out. If the meridians are too narrow, it's like a teapot with a small spout - no matter how much water is in the teapot, it's hard to pour out!
The meridian's elasticity and width can be improved only through repeated practice and continuous expansion.
"A first-rate martial artist at the age of sixteen!" The middle-aged man in grey robes stared at Teng Qing Shan, "In my Return to Origin Sect, for a thousand years, such geniuses can be counted on one's fingers. This young man named Teng Qing Shan is enough to be compared with Young Master Zuo."
"Sixteen years old!"
"A top martial artist, I was 16 years old and had just lifted 500 catties."
"This Teng Qing Shan, who is he? He's so strong!" At this time, the warriors around them all started discussing, comparing "Gong Yang Qing" and Teng Qing Shan, the difference was huge. After all, Gong Yang Qing was a well-known figure, already thirty-six years old. A first-rate warrior at thirty-six years old, compared to a first-rate warrior at sixteen years old.
Who has more potential? The people present all know in their hearts.
"Teng Qing Shan, he is the number one master in Yi City!"
"The number one master of Yicheng is called Teng Qing Shan. He's the leader of the Yan Shan gang, 'Li Yan Shan', and he was the one who shot an arrow through his throat!"
Yicheng is one of the nine major cities in Jiangning Prefecture. Teng Qingshan killed Li Yanshan and was known as the number one master of Yicheng. Many people in Jiangning Prefecture knew the name "Teng Qingshan". At first, no one dared to associate "sixteen years old" with the number one master of Yicheng.
That's terrifying!
"Is this Teng Qing Shan?" The middle-aged man in grey robes laughed heartily and said, "I've heard of the name Teng Qing Shan from the Return to Origin Sect, but I didn't expect that you, Brother Teng, are only sixteen years old!"
Hong Qing Shan took over the token of a first-rate martial artist and retreated to one side.
The warriors around looked at Qingyun Mountain with a hint of reverence in their eyes, after all, it was a first-rate warrior.
"Xiao Man, what are you doing here?" The middle-aged man in grey robes shouted.
Teng Qing Shan looked towards the central open space, and a slender yellow-clad girl walked into the central open space, saying: "Master, I've come to join the Black Armor Army, of course! Master said that burying my head in practice can't compare to the training between life and death, so I came to participate in the Black Armor Army. Originally, I thought I was the youngest first-rate martial artist today, but unexpectedly, a sixteen-year-old first-rate martial artist appeared..."
The girl in yellow clothes muttered to herself as she walked towards that ten-thousand-jin boulder.
"Rise!" The yellow-clad girl let out a low shout, her pale small hands grasping the massive boulder weighing thousands of catties.
Wow!
A huge boulder was lifted high as if it were made of mud.
A deathly silence.
Such a petite physique, and yet she's also a top-notch martial artist?
"Xiao Man, did your master agree to let you join the Black Armor Army?" The middle-aged man in gray robes frowned.
"Hmph, last time I wanted to join, Master didn't allow it. Didn't he say that when I have the strength of a top-notch martial artist, he would let me join the Black Armor Army? Now I do, so is Master, as the head of the sect, going back on his word?" The girl in yellow glanced at the disciple of Guiyuan Sect who was recording the results, "Little Linzi, my sister's name doesn't need to be said, right? Quickly give me the token of a top-notch martial artist. From today on, I'm no longer an inner sect member of Guiyuan Sect. Hehe, I'm going to the Black Armor Army camp!"
"Wu Man sister, the sign is ready." The disciple of the Guiyuan sect handed over the sign.
The girl in yellow held a sign and walked up to Tan Qing, looking him up and down before furrowing her brow. "I thought I was already impressive enough, I'm 23 and have reached the top level of martial arts. I wanted to shock these foolish big shots around me, but it seems you've stolen all the attention."
"You little brat... oh, call you Teng Qing Shan. You're only sixteen? And as formidable as that freak of a junior brother of mine? Such a freak, even after hundreds of years, the Yuan Sect has only produced one, and you're another one?! Dammit, confess honestly, are you intentionally hiding your age?"
This seemingly delicate and lovely girl is too garrulous!
It's all said!
"Hey, I'm talking to you!" The girl in yellow clothes said with a hand on her waist and a glare.
"Green Tiger, let's go, we're going to have lunch." Teng Qing Shan didn't say a word to the yellow-clothed girl and turned around to leave with Teng Qing Hu.
"This little guy..." The girl in yellow glared with wide eyes, "Alright, Teng Qing Shan, I've remembered!" The girl's delicate nose scrunched up as she turned and walked away. The surrounding martial artists made way for her, don't underestimate this petite young lady.
But others are top-notch martial artists!
Among these major factions, both men and women can cultivate internal energy, and it is impossible to tell the difference in strength from external appearance.
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Yu Yang Grand Canal, connected to Yu Prefecture in the north and extending to Yangzhou in the south, stretches for nearly 10,000 li, traversing half of the Nine Provinces, all the way to the boundless Eastern Ocean east of Yangzhou. This "Yu Yang Grand Canal" was a waterway opened up by Emperor Yu after unifying the world, taking advantage of the terrain and leading the waters when he governed the rivers of the world.
It is precisely because of this river course that Yangzhou has become prosperous and rich.
Yu Yang Grand Canal runs through the city of Jiangning Prefecture. Guiyuan Temple is located in the southeastern part of the city, covering an area of nearly ten square miles, which is divided into two parts by Yu Yang Grand Canal.
On the west side of the canal, in the area of Guiyuan Sect, that is where the outer sect disciples are located.
To the east of the canal, this is the core area of Guiyuan Sect. This block of core area, with Longgang hills as the boundary, is divided into two blocks in the south and north. In the south, that's where the inner disciples of Guiyuan Sect cultivate, and the sect master, elders, guardians and so on all live there, with a population of over 10,000.
The area north of Longgang in the Guiyuan region is where the Heijiajun army camp is located.
"Returning to the Yuan sect, it has actually been divided into two parts, east and west. We have to go to the Black Armor Army's camp, and we even need to take a boat!" Teng Qinghu stood on the bow of the ship, sighing as he spoke.
The sky is dark at this moment, it's already evening.
The entire day of the Black Armor Army's entrance examination has come to an end. Only those who can lift 1,000 catties have the qualifications to enter the Black Armor Army as new recruits. After screening, only those who remain are truly Black Armor Army soldiers. Those who could only lift 500 catties didn't even have the qualifications to enter the Black Armor Army barracks.
"Three hundred and sixty-three people! Nine top-notch warriors, thirty-eight second-rate warriors! And over three hundred third-rate warriors who can lift a thousand catties!" Teng Qing Shan sighed in amazement. "Half a year of recruitment, and there are so many masters. The Black Armor Army has always maintained a strength of six thousand people. No wonder they're so powerful."
In the morning, there were indeed only three top-notch martial artists. However, most of the masters did not show up in the morning and waited until the afternoon when those masters showed off their skills one by one.
"Green Hill, that girl named Wu Man is coming over." Teng Qinghu said in a low voice.
"Wu Man?" Teng Qing Shan glanced over and indeed, that yellow-clad girl was walking towards them.
"Let's go, we'll head to the aft deck." Teng Qing Shan found this yellow-clad girl a bit of a headache and thought it best to steer clear.
"Run away when you see me?" The girl in yellow clothes glared, then turned her head to look at the cold and ruthless scar-faced man. She walked over with a smile, "Hey, Gong Yangqing! You're doing well as the leader of Yangjiao Mountain, why did you come to our Guiyuan Sect and join the Black Armor Army? By the way, have those bandits from Yangjiao Mountain dispersed or not? If they haven't, let me go be the leader for fun, how about it?"
Gong Yang Qing's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he turned around.
"We've reached the shore, everyone get ashore." Gong Yangqing said to his seven brothers.
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On the first night of arriving at the Black Armor Army's camp, Teng Qing Shan and his group did not get in touch with the Black Armor Army because they were not considered true soldiers of the Black Armor Army yet. Therefore, they temporarily stayed overnight in a simple hut on the outermost periphery of the Black Armor Army's camp, one person to a room.
The next morning, hundreds of people were scattered around the outdoor stone tables, eating large bowls of porridge, lots of meat buns and mantou.
Eat as much as you want.
"Brother, today is the day for the Black Armor Army's Centurion and Lieutenant competitions. Brother, you must be careful, remember that gun technique is key, follow what I said, focus on listening to the energy." Teng Qing Shan reminded. The Big Gun Stake, Teng Qing Shan had taught it to his clansmen when he was young.
The large gun stake, seemingly simple, is actually a superior method for practicing marksmanship.
"Don't worry, Qing Shan." Teng Qinghuo was full of confidence.
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"...
The ground shook slightly, and the tremors came.
"Gentlemen," said the middle-aged man in gray robes loudly. "Six thousand soldiers of the Black Armor Army have arrived at the school field. Everyone, let's hurry over."
In an instant, the more than 300 people put down their bowls and chopsticks, casually wiped the corners of their mouths, and one by one took up their weapons and headed towards the drill grounds. When they were still a long way from the drill grounds, Teng Qing Shan and his group saw the Black Armor Army in the distance!
A vast expanse of blackness, divided into four large blocks, silent and without a single extraneous sound.
Six thousand people gathered together, not a single sound, all wearing black heavy armor, thick killing intent, and the bloody smell that permeated the air! Seeing this vast expanse of silent black armor was like facing an endless dark ocean, making one feel suffocated and terrified.
Lian Cui Qing Shan felt a pang in his heart, and many of the other warriors' faces turned pale all at once.
"Six thousand Black Armors!" Teng Qing took a deep breath.
At the moment he saw the entire army of Hei Jia Jun, Teng Qing Shan completely understood... why the sects could be high above, facing such six thousand Hei Jia Jun, just this kind of inheritance for generations of heavy and fierce aura was enough to make people lose their courage to resist.
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