The Ten Directions of Heaven and Earth

"Ah..." Yichen was stunned and came to his senses after a long time. It turned out that this senior who was as powerful as his master had passed away. It was really a pity. After talking to the old man for a long time, it was already getting dark. Although Yichen wanted to accompany the lonely old man for a while, he was afraid of being scolded if he went back too late, so he smiled and said, "Uncle, I'm going back! I'll see you next time!" "Go." "Yes!" Yichen got up and went back. The sun was setting, and the long figure behind the old man could no longer be seen. It was not until Yichen left for a long time that a sigh seemed to sound in the empty valley again, "It's difficult to ask for the way, it's more difficult than going to the sky..." When he returned to Zixiao Peak, it was already night. It was even colder at night in the cold winter. Yichen went to Yaoguang Hall and saw his master sitting inside coldly. For some reason, he felt something was wrong and whispered, "Master, I'm back..." ♦

"Where did you go this afternoon?"

Ling Yin raised his head, his two eyes were as cold as the frost outside at the moment, Yi Chen did not dare to move. Today was the day for the elders to test the disciples' Taoism, but he left early in the afternoon. The two elders were really annoying. They reported to the master so quickly.

"I'm asking you a question, why don't you answer it."

Ling Yin looked at him and asked again. Yichen pouted and walked over slowly, pulling her sleeve and shaking her gently, "Master, I don't want to go to Tianchi Valley anymore, it's not good there..."

"Nonsense!"

Unexpectedly, Ling Yin's eyes became even more severe, saying, "Our sect stipulates that you must practice our sect's Taoism within three years of joining. Why don't you go! And you dare to escape the test!"

There is a reason why Xuanqing Sect has this rule. First, practicing our sect's Taoism can consolidate your own cultivation. Second, the immortal sect must look at qualifications and character when accepting disciples. Qualification is easy to see, but character requires a long time to observe their words and deeds. In addition to consolidating cultivation, Xuanqing Sect's Taoism can also temper the mind, so that disciples can distinguish between good and evil in the future and not go astray.

"Master..." Yichen gently shook her sleeves. He looked mature outside, but in front of the master, he was always like a child. Ling Yin glanced at him and said, "No need to say anything. Go to the two elders tomorrow to apologize. Don't escape the test again in the future." "Oh, okay..." Yichen pouted and slowly loosened her sleeves. After a long time, he asked again, "Hey, Master, I want to ask you something." "What is it? Tell me." "Well..." Yichen thought for a while and said, "Master, do you know a person named Shen Cangming?" Ling Yin's eyes immediately became stern, and even her voice became much lower. "Where did you hear this name from!" Yichen was frightened by her appearance at this time. He scratched his head and couldn't speak for a long time. Seeing his hesitant look at this time, Ling Yin had guessed a little. Yichen grinned and said slowly, "I was bored today, so I ran to Lianfeng Terrace, and then I met an old man sweeping the floor. Eh? Master, do you know who that old man is?" Ling Yin didn't say anything, but stood up and walked out of the hall. When she was almost at the door, she turned her head slightly and said, "Don't mention this name again in the future, especially in front of your master." "Oh..." Yichen looked at her leaving back, and he became more and more curious. Master knew it, but why didn't he say it? Who is this Shen Cangming? Who is the old man sweeping the floor? What happened in Zixiao Peak before? It's really strange. Back in the room at night, although Yichen knew that no matter how much he practiced, his Taoism would not improve much, he still took out the black bronze mirror, washed away the fatigue of the day, and began to concentrate on practicing. But for some reason, he seemed to have become even more strange since many strange words appeared in his mind. Sometimes, he would inexplicably absorb the spiritual energy of Zixiao Peak outside, and the strange thing was that he could really absorb it into his body.

Time passed, and another month passed. In the first three months, the elders who passed on skills would test his cultivation at the end of each month. Last month, Xiao Yichen escaped the test and was scolded by his master. This month, he had to bite the bullet and come. Otherwise, he might have to "invite the master" this time.

"Sure enough, it's been two months, and you can see that he hasn't changed at all. This time, Master Miaoyin really didn't make a mistake and picked up a 'treasure'."

In the valley, many disciples were whispering and looked at Xiao Yichen with contempt from time to time. The two elders Songbai outside also frowned. They didn't expect that after two months, other disciples had made some progress, but this young man hadn't changed at all.

The two looked at each other, and a layer of sorrow was shrouded in their hearts. If they had known last month, they would not have told Master Yaoguang about Xiao Yichen's escape from the exam. It was better to let him escape than to be ridiculed here. These disciples were ignorant and did not know how to restrain their words. They were talking nonsense like this. Isn't it an offense to Master Yaoguang? They are two small elders who are teaching skills. They can't afford it.

On the hills outside the valley, some brothers and sisters were also watching, and most of them laughed it off. They thought that Master Yaoguang had accepted a very talented disciple three years ago, but he turned out to be such a mediocre person.

On the top of a mountain in the distance, there was another person standing. The person was wearing a long and fluttering light red dress. It was Ruan Fuling who had played against Liu Chengfeng last time. She had a good impression of Xiao Yichen, but she never expected that this junior brother How could his Dao Xing be so shallow? But if his Dao Xing was so shallow, others didn't know that time, but she could see it clearly in the square. This junior brother clearly withstood the shock of Liu Chengfeng's profound power, and at such a close distance, Even she may not be able to bear it...

In front of the basalt stone, Yichen slowly retracted his palm, turned around and walked out, regardless of the gossip of the people nearby. After this month, no matter how hard he practices, even if he works ten times harder than others, he can't change it. After a little improvement in Taoism, perhaps even he himself became discouraged.

But at this moment, there was a ball of anger in his chest. It didn't matter what others said about him, but these people were clearly talking about the master, but he could only endure it because he didn't know any Taoism and had no ability. Go teach these people a lesson.

"Junior brother Xiao, wait a moment."

At this moment, a man's faint laughter suddenly sounded from behind. The man was about twenty years old. He was wearing white clothes and was quite handsome. He walked out of the crowd and Yichen stopped. He turned his head slightly and said lukewarmly, "Are you okay?"

The man smiled faintly, "I am the swordsman, and I am a disciple of Master Xuanyang Zun of Xuanyang Peak. I am going to have a trial in a month, and I would like to ask my junior brother for advice."

As soon as these words came out, everyone nearby started talking quietly. It was indeed the trial of the Seven Peaks disciples a month later. However, Ren Jianzhi was a senior brother. He had become a disciple of Xuanyang Master five years ago. Just because of that He had missed the three-year test, so this time he was with the new three-year disciples. He had started two years earlier and his qualifications were not bad. Of all the people here, except Nishang, he had the highest cultivation level. What happened to Xiao Yichen? Maybe his opponent?

Next to her, Zhao Ying'er's expression changed slightly, and she immediately shook her head at him, indicating that she should be quiet. Although she had joined Xuanyang Peak, she did not dare to go against Xiao Yichen anymore. After all, he was already the disciple of Lord Yaoguang. .

Unexpectedly, Ren Jianzhi didn't care at all. Zhao Ying'er didn't dare, but why didn't he dare? Although Xiao Yichen was a disciple of Qizun, he also directly became a disciple of Qizun. To be honest, he still felt that his master He should be Ling Yin's uncle.

The atmosphere suddenly became more solid, and everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Yichen and Ren Jianzhi. At this time, the two elders Song and Bai came up. Elder Song looked at Ren Jianzhi, frowned and said, "Next month Elder Bai and I will arrange the trial. Just practice Taoism well this month."

Ren Jianzhi smiled. He was a direct disciple of Lord Xuanyang. He obviously didn't take the elder from Tianchi Valley to heart. He smiled lightly and said, "What the two elders said is absolutely true. It's just that the disciple remembers that every three years If both parties are willing, then the elders are not allowed to interfere."

The frowns of the two elders deepened, and the atmosphere became more solid. Ren Jianzhi looked at Xiao Yichen again, "The emphasis is on communication among fellow disciples. What do you think, Junior Brother Xiao?"

No one spoke in the entire valley. Yichen squeezed his fingers tightly. At this moment, his feet were as heavy as a huge boulder, making it impossible for him to move forward. At this moment, he suddenly heard a smiling voice. "Senior Brother Ren, how about I come and spar with you?"

Everyone was startled again, but they saw Nishang sitting on a tree, dangling her little feet leisurely. Ren Jianzhi immediately felt a chill on his back. What can this girl do for this kid if she has nothing to do? Just as he was about to continue saying something, he heard Yichen leave a cold sentence: "No need, Xiao accepts the challenge."

After that, Yichen walked out of the valley and never looked back. Not far away, the two elders frowned deeply. Elder Song said, "In this case, you are not allowed to compete in private before the trial. Once discovered, no matter where you are, All the distinguished disciples will be severely punished!”

All the disciples nodded after hearing this. This sentence was obviously because they were afraid that someone would trouble Xiao Yichen in advance. Although it was the kindness of the two elders to protect him, it just hurt the young man's little self-esteem.

If he was at Pingyang Peak three years ago, he could run away from the battle, he could mess around in the martial arts arena, and he could even be beaten until his nose was black and his eyes were purple. But now, he is no longer the disciple of Pingyang Peak three years ago. Master's apprentice.

Returning to Zixiao Peak, Yichen punched a big banyan tree in the yard, causing the leaves to fall. He was not angry at anyone else, but at himself for not living up to expectations and making his master no longer respected by those people. !

Why? Why is it that while others are making progress, my own path has always stagnated? Three years have passed, three years have passed, and in another three years, Tianmen will compete in martial arts. Do I really want to embarrass my master?

That night, he could not calm down to practice, nor could he sleep. Suddenly, he thought of a place, and with a sway, he went outside the yard.