Chapter Eighteen: Shi Cheng Promotes

  For the task of completing one hundred promotional points within a year, Jiang Xiaoyu had always been thinking about it. Today's battle between Zi Yan and Jin Chi Great Peng Bird actually gave him an idea.

  That's the sensationalism caused by this person and bird, it's hype! Yes, on Earth that's called hype. Think about it, how awesome are these two geniuses, yet they didn't fight because of his persuasion! And he even gave away two divine artifacts, the Roc Bird was so excited that it flew off to cultivate in seclusion, while Zi Yan stayed by his side, which is another powerful piece of evidence!

  This time's temporary hype can only be described as extremely successful!

  Looking at the eager expressions around her, Jiang Xiaoyu felt extremely satisfied! Finally, she didn't have to find them one by one herself. It seemed that many people would take the initiative to come to her and obediently get close to her.

  Although Zi Yan was puzzled, he didn't say much. This was how his senior acted, and he couldn't figure him out, not even his teacher knew what he was thinking.

  The next day, Qin Feng was still in seclusion, unaware that a major event had occurred in Shicheng, and it was triggered by his own master.

  Under the sunlight, Jiang Xiaoyu sat in a place, while Zi Yan stood beside him with his sword slung over his shoulder, acting as his bodyguard.

  Looking at the sea of people, Jiang Xiaoyu calmly said: "I've already said it yesterday, come here to find the destined person. You all line up in order and come to me one by one. If you're destined, I'll definitely pass on the Supreme Divine Law!"

  Sitting on a stool, Jiang Xiaoyu had an air of dignity and scanned the crowd.

  As soon as this was said, the crowd suddenly formed a line, and one by one they lined up to walk towards Jiang Xiaoyu.

  First, Jiang Xiaoyu skipped the first one directly because there was no hint from the system at all. The second, third... until the hundredth, still no one with a system prompt appeared, but Jiang Xiaoyu didn't get angry, instead he became more and more spirited.

  Anyway, there are still many people, and for those who have been overlooked by him, Jiang Xiaoyu always says the same sentence, "You and I are not destined..."

  Such a situation, rather than making people lose heart, has instead increased their expectations. If one were to be chosen, wouldn't that just prove that they are one of a kind?

  "Hmm? Not bad, not bad. I see you have impressive qualifications. I happen to have a divine art that suits you well - the 'Great Capture Technique'. Take it and study it well." Jiang Xiaoyu saw that someone had arrived, and immediately took out a divine art book.

  The Gongfa and Shentong in the promotion system are also divided into three, six and nine grades. Like the Dapeng Wangquan and Haoran Jian promoted yesterday, they absolutely belong to that kind of superior Shentong, while the current Dazhuan Na Fa is just ordinary goods.

  Even if the other party cultivates to the extreme, I estimate that I won't get many points of promotion.

  "Thank you, senior! Thank you, senior!" The man was overjoyed and hastily retreated with the secret book.

  "Alas! Young people should be more stable." Jiang Xiaoyu let out a sigh, pretending to be serious, he had already entered the role of "old man".

  Half a day passed and it was just promoted like this, but he also received a prompt.

  "Promoted person Jin Peng, practiced 'Da Peng Wang Fist' with minor success, obtained one promotion point, gained cultivation..."

  In the blink of an eye, Jiang Xiaoyu's body once again opened three acupoints, and thirty-three acupoints stood within his body. This news made him overjoyed. Jin Peng, that was the name of the Golden Winged Roc! It seemed this silly bird had a high level of comprehension, it had only been one day and it had already mastered the Divine Ability.

  Take another look at Purple Flame, after obtaining the Hao Ran Sword, he still hasn't succeeded in cultivating it, but he's already standing at the critical point, only lacking a trigger.

  By the time it was late at night, the crowd not only didn't disperse but instead grew even larger! However, they were all ordinary people, and among them were some powerful individuals who had appeared in the Huálóng Secret Realm, yet the system still didn't give any hints.

  Just as Jiang Xiaoyu was about to pack up and leave, a golden Peng descended from the sky and transformed into a young man. He clasped his fists and bowed, saying: "Thank you, senior, for imparting your teachings. My hidden troubles have been eliminated. I await your further instructions!"

  Jiang Xiaoyu was slightly surprised, not expecting this foolish bird to be quite reliable. He said: "You can just stay by my side like Ziyan, and when the ancient ruins open, you can leave on your own. By the way, pay for your own accommodation."

  Upon hearing the words from behind, Jin Peng almost convulsed. This senior is really... dead set on money! The accommodation fee was only a few hundred, yet he's being so stingy. How would he know that Jiang Xiao Yu had already experienced a day without money before? He definitely didn't want to experience it again.

  It was Zi Yan who didn't say anything, Jiang Xiao Yu had already told him all this yesterday.

  Without paying attention to Jin Peng's feelings, Jiang Xiao Yu stood up and said: "Thank you all for your support today. I still have some things to attend to, so that's all for today. Everyone, please take care of yourselves until tomorrow!"

  As soon as the senior spoke, a hint of disappointment appeared on everyone's face, and they secretly vowed in their hearts to be the first in line tomorrow. The crowd dispersed, leaving only Jiang Xiaoyu and two others behind.

  "By the way, Little Peng Bird, what's your name?" Jiang Xiaoyu asked.

  Although he already knew what the other person was called, shouting it out directly would be too startling.

  "Junior Jin Peng." The Golden Winged Peng Bird didn't find it strange at all that the other party addressed him in this manner.

  "Hmm, good name. I want to tell you two something, I'll pass on my divine ability to you, but don't ever pass it on to anyone else. No matter how hard others cultivate, they won't succeed, except for the two of you and me, no one else can see the characters inside." Jiang Xiaoyu specifically instructed.

  This is something produced by the system, and it's all explained in the instructions, so Jiang Xiaoyu isn't worried at all that others will steal these techniques.

  The Golden Winged Peng Bird felt a little disappointed in his heart, he originally wanted to show it to his father, but now he was skeptical, was this book really that amazing? Although he was skeptical, he didn't say much, and decided to wait until the time came to show it to his father.

  Zi Yan slightly bowed and said "Yes."

  He then looked at the Golden Winged Peng Bird with a profound gaze. As a genius of the demon tribe, his comprehension was astonishing. If they were to fight now, he would likely be several times stronger than himself. The reason for this was that he had cultivated the divine ability of the senior in front of him.

  However, he didn't seem to be in a hurry either. Once his Hao Ran Sword was complete, it wouldn't be inferior to his by much! With this divine ability, among his peers, who could rival him? At that time, defeating the Great Master Brother wouldn't be impossible either!

  Everyone has their own thoughts and feelings.

  Suddenly, Jiang Xiaoyu broke the silence and said: "Zi Yan, do you know that young marquis from Zhongzhou?"

  Zi Yan's expression slightly froze, unsure why his senior asked this. He honestly replied, "As for this person, I also have some understanding. Among those of the same level, Xiao Wang is a small king with tremendous potential, and his future achievements may surpass that of his father, the War King."

  He nodded and Jiang Xiaoyu asked again: "Then do you think Jin Peng can defeat his opponent in a fight?"

  Zi Yan thought for a moment and said seriously, "If it were before, their win or loss would be fifty-fifty... After all, everyone is in the Cloud Ascension Realm. Although Xiao Peng Wang is further ahead on the path of Cloud Ascension than us, his foundation is unstable. As for now that he has cultivated the divine ability of our senior, his foundation has become stable. I think that in the Cloud Ascension Realm, except for my eldest senior brother, perhaps no one can suppress Xiao Peng Wang."

  Listening to Zi Yan's words, Jin Chi Xiao Peng Wang couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth. However, upon hearing the end, he coldly snorted, "If I have time, I'd like to meet that senior brother of yours!"

  Zi Yan didn't think it was strange and said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "My eldest senior brother is now gathering the tenth piece of cloud and mist, just one step away from becoming an existence of Cloud Mist Ten Heavens!"

  "Impossible!" King Jinchi's voice was involuntarily loud.

  What a difficult thing it is to open up the tenth piece of cloud and fog, every realm from ancient times to the present has its own limits. The initial 72 orifices, the 10-layered fluctuations of the Sea of Qi, the 10 paths of cloud and fog! These are all where the limits lie! The first two are still possible, the 72 orifices, as long as there is a corresponding opening method, with slightly better innate talent it can be achieved.

  The ten-layered fluctuation of the air sea is a kind of control over the spiritual energy, and some talented individuals can also do it. However, very few people can reach the extreme state of Yun Teng Realm, even those recorded in ancient books are extremely rare.

  Only some noble bloodlines of the demon tribe have the qualification to truly ascend to the tenth heaven. Although the Golden Winged Peng Bird has this qualification, his accumulation is not too much yet, but he has confidence that within a year, he will reach the extreme!

  As for the doubts about the Golden Winged Peng, Zi Yan just smiled faintly and didn't say much. Facts are more powerful than arguments. When Master Brother opens up the tenth layer of cloud and mist, he will shut the mouths of all those who doubt.

  "Not bad, Jin Peng. Now I'm giving you a task - go and have a match with that young Master Hou. I want you to win beautifully. And finally, let everyone know that it was I who taught you the divine technique that defeated this person." Jiang Xiao Yu suddenly became serious.

  The Golden Winged Peng Bird nodded, his eyes shining with excitement. He was born for battle and would naturally be delighted to fight with others. He immediately said: "Don't worry, senior, I will definitely handle this matter beautifully!"

  As for Jiang Xiaoyu's last words, he didn't say much more. It's worth noting that if it weren't for this person who taught him the divine art of "Great Peng King Fist", he might still be evenly matched with his opponent, just like Zi Yan said!

  "Go! Tomorrow morning, I want to hear news of your name shaking Stone City." Jiang Xiao Yu said.

  Nodding his head, the Golden Winged Peng bird flew into the high sky, beginning to search for the trace of that young master from Zhongzhou.

  Jiang Xiaoyu did this for the sake of hype, and in these two days, he had only heard a few big names. But can't let Xiao Peng go find trouble with Shengnv? A girl's family, Jiang Xiaoyu couldn't bring himself to do it.

  He thought about the young master of Zhongzhou who entered the city yesterday, and he felt that he had found his goal. However, the poor young master didn't know that he had already been calculated by Jiang Xiaoyu as a sharpening stone for hype...

  "Is Senior trying to use Xiao Peng Wang's hand to create a stir for himself?" Zi Yan asked uncertainly, having caught on to some clues.

  Jiang Xiaoyu nodded slightly and said, "Not bad. I came here to find the right person. Although many people have come today, none of them are talented youngsters that catch my eye. After Xiao Peng Wang defeats Xiao Hou Ye, more people will surely come, and I can slowly select the right person."

  After listening, Ziyen felt puzzled. With the strength of this senior, as long as he exuded his aura, there should be many geniuses coming over to learn a move or two. Why did it have to be so troublesome? The actions of seniors were really beyond the understanding of young people! Ziyen sighed inwardly.

  Not long after the two returned to the inn, a loud shout came from above Shicheng.

  "Where is the Young Master of Zhongzhou? The Golden Peng of Shen Mountain is here, dare you come up and fight?"

  The sound lingered in the sky for a long time, causing the originally quiet Stone City to suddenly stir up a huge wave!