Soul Emperor Martial God

Inside the palace hall.

The elder stood up from his cross-legged position and sat down at the desk by himself.

"Master, I'll go prepare the tea." The Heavenly Sword Peak Deacon glanced at the palace hall's door and then said to the elder.

The elder nodded and stroked his graying beard.

The Heavenly Sword Peak Deacon bowed and left.

At that moment, an elder appeared out of thin air at the palace hall's door.

With a single step, as if traversing space, he sat down in the chair next to the elder.

"Elder Tianjian, it's been a long time." The elder smiled and said upon arrival.

"Haha." Elder Tianjian chuckled and said, "Martial artists of our cultivation, spend years in arduous meditation, comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth."

"During our leisure time, we also guide the younger generation."

"Naturally, there's no time to gather as frequently as we did in our youth."

The two elders sat there in their chairs, yet their aura soared to the clouds, causing the vault of heaven atop this ten-thousand-meter-high mountain to tremble.

If Elder Tianjian's aura was like the Heavenly Divine Sword, overwhelming and imposing.

Then Elder Tongtian was akin to an unfathomable valley, deep and inscrutable.

"Yes." Elder Tianjian nodded abruptly, "Elder Tongtian, it's been years, it seems you've had a breakthrough in Martial Arts."

Elder Tongtian smiled, "In front of Elder Tianjian, I dare not claim any breakthrough in Martial Arts."

"Haha." Elder Tianjian laughed heartily, "Alright, Elder Tongtian, we are both elders of the Academic Palace and have been in the same sect for years, there's no need for pleasantries."

"Tell me, why have you come to my Heavenly Sword Peak today?"

"There is indeed a matter." Elder Tongtian nodded.

"What matter?" Elder Tianjian asked.

Elder Tongtian hesitated for a moment, then said, "A new disciple named Xiao Yi has arrived at your Heavenly Sword Peak, are you aware?"

"Haha." Elder Tianjian chuckled and said, "Indeed, you've come for that Sky-reaching Jade of your Sky-reaching Peak, haven't you?"

"In fact, you can rest assured."

"According to the regulations of the Academic Palace, that Sky-reaching Jade is his reward for passing the Thirty-Six Sky-reaching Formation."

"For your Sky-reaching Peak, even if that Xiao Yi kid got the Sky-reaching Jade, it won't be lost."

"If Xiao Yi merely passed the Thirty-Six Sky-reaching Formation by luck and not by true skill."

"He might die in future trials outside, but the Sky-reaching Jade could never be endangered."

"With the blessing of predecessors from Sky-reaching Peak on the Sky-reaching Jade, who in the entire Central Region dares to covet it?"

"And if he truly has skill, if he is truly a Supreme Genius recognized by the Formation, then what harm in giving him the Sky-reaching Jade?"

"As long as he can make the Sky-reaching Jade shine its true light and wield its real power, it is better than letting it stay hidden within the formation."

"Moreover, since he is presently within the Heavenly Hidden Academy, losing the Sky-reaching Jade is even less likely."

Upon hearing this, Elder Tongtian's expression became somewhat grim.

"Then, have you heard of his misdeeds, his arrogant and contemptuous attitude?"

"I know." Elder Tianjian nodded, "I've reviewed his records, I understand what's going on."

"But in my opinion, it's just the pride inherent in a Sword Dao Practitioner."

"Pride?" Elder Tongtian sneered, "If he really has skill, then it is naturally pride."

"But if he is merely a braggart, then it is arrogance and disrespect towards his elders."

"You must know, he is merely an ordinary talent with a comprehensive evaluation of High Grade Third Class."

"But…" Elder Tianjian wanted to say something.

Elder Tongtian interrupted, "Your Deacon may have told you, he is a rare Sword Seed, after honing, he will surely have great achievements."

"Yet, you must know, our Heavenly Hidden Academy has a million years of Inheritance, and its various assessments have been refined over countless years."

"Every assessment has its significance and necessity."

"With a comprehensive evaluation of High Grade Third Class, do you think he is really a remarkable talent?"

"Or are you questioning the assessments our Heavenly Hidden Academy has upheld for countless years?"

"Do you think our Academy's assessments could be wrong, or the evaluations inappropriate?"

"Of course not." Elder Tianjian shook his head.

"We Twelve Peak Elders also entered the Academy in this manner through assessments."

"The various assessments can almost accurately judge the talent of a Heavenly Talent and their future achievements."

"Exactly." Elder Tongtian chuckled softly.

"The strength he currently displays might be impressive, but that does not represent his talent."

"It merely indicates he trains harder than anyone else and endures more hardship than anyone else."

Upon hearing this, Elder Tianjian frowned and fell into contemplation.

Elder Tongtian continued, "If he is indeed a fine material, then he naturally deserves honing."

"But if he's just a piece of scrap iron, showing only a temporary hardness in this phase, can this piece of scrap become a Supreme Divine Sword in the future?"

"I've come today first for the Sky-reaching Jade."

"Second, to offer a reminder."

"If he truly enters your service, or becomes a proud disciple of Heavenly Sword Peak, haha, I'm afraid he will only lead a mundane life in the future, making the entire Heavenly Sword Peak a laughing stock."

"The illustrious reputation of Heavenly Sword Peak passed down through the generations may be tarnished in your hands."

"This…" Elder Tianjian furrowed his brow tightly.

"Perhaps there is some truth in what you say, Elder Tongtian, but I still want to give him a chance."

The Heavenly Sword Peak Deacon, having long prepared the fragrant tea, returned.

Listening to the conversation between the two elders, he continuously frowned but dared not interrupt.

"Let's do this." At this moment, Elder Tongtian said in a deep voice.

"Opportunities should naturally be given, but he can be tested."

"How to test?" Elder Tianjian asked.

"It's simple." Elder Tongtian smiled, "For now, let a disciple under you take him in as an apprentice."

"If he truly is an excellent material, it won't be too late for you to take him as a disciple."

"I remember, you have a Furious Wind Sword King under you."

Elder Tianjian hesitated, "Furious Wind is only at the Peak of Saint King Realm…"

"That's sufficient." Elder Tongtian interrupted, "That kid is only at the Heavenly Extreme Fourth Layer, more than capable of guiding his cultivation."

"Furthermore, who is unaware of the Furious Wind Sword King's skills?"

"Regarding the entire Central Region, within the Peak of Saint King Realm, who dares claim they can defeat him?"

"Moreover, after the Furious Wind Sword King takes him in, you can then accept him as a servant disciple, so that he occasionally listens to your explanations of Martial Arts Knowledge."

"Secondly, you can also observe whether he truly grows under the Furious Wind Sword King."

"Alright." Elder Tianjian thought for a moment and said, "This approach is indeed reasonable."

"However," Elder Tongtian suddenly smirked playfully, "becoming a servant disciple of Elder Tianjian isn't simple."

"At the very least, the rules of serving, how to serve, he must learn."

"If he indeed becomes your disciple later, respecting and serving the master is a given."

"So, let him learn among the servant disciples for a year, it will be a sort of training."

"This…" Elder Tianjian hesitated once again.

Elder Tongtian laughed and said, "I say, Elder Tianjian, it's just a year."

"To us, even a hundred-year retreat is but a fleeting moment."

"If he can't endure a year's training, how can he be expected to endure the hard cultivation to come?"

"Of course, you might also take this opportunity to see if he is truly overambitious and arrogant."

Elder Tianjian nodded upon hearing this, "Alright then."

Not far away, the Heavenly Sword Peak Deacon, who had been listening respectfully, couldn't bear it any longer and hurriedly said, "Master, this cannot be."

"He is, after all, a Sword Dao Genius, such grievance upon him…"

Elder Tianjian waved his hand, "It's fine, I already have my reservations about guiding him."

"Elder Tongtian's method is indeed a compromise."

"Go, deliver my decree to both of them."

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Second update.