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Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques – Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword

Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword

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nChapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nChen Fei listened attentively to the discussions around him, confirming that more than half of the people present were from other cities. Among them, besides those who aspired to become disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, most were refugees like Chen Fei.

n“Here they come!”

nSoon, a group of figures rushed down the mountain and swiftly stood before the crowd.

nChen Fei’s eyes narrowed as he observed their movements. Their speed was astonishingly fast. The movement technique that Chen Fei took pride in might not be weak, but it couldn’t compare to the agility displayed by the newcomers just now.

nJudging from their calm postures, it was clear they hadn’t exerted their full strength.

n“Let’s skip the pleasantries. If you wish to join our Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, you must possess exceptional comprehension abilities. Those below thirteen years of age follow my junior brother up the mountain for the test. Those below fifteen years old and who have reached the Bone Tempering realm also follow my junior brother. Those below eighteen years old and who have already attained the Marrow Tempering realm, follow me for the test,” Fan Shiyu announced loudly, pointing at her two junior brothers standing beside her. “These are the rules. Let the testing begin!”

n“Wait a minute! What about those over eighteen?” someone shouted in surprise, realizing there were only three rules and Fan Shiyu was about to ascend the mountain.

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n“The sect currently does not accept anyone over the age of eighteen,” Fan Shiyu replied with a shake of her head.

n“You mean we don’t even have a chance to be tested? What about testing our comprehension and aptitude, as we used to?” Many people grew anxious, including Chen Fei, who glanced at Fan Shiyu.

n“The rules have changed. Today is the day,” Fan Shiyu stated firmly.

n“This is unfair! We’ve come all this way and aren’t given a chance!” some protested.

n“I’ve only started practicing martial arts recently, but I’ve trained my body diligently for a year. In a few more months, I will definitely reach the Bone Tempering realm,” another argued.

n“Yes, we’ve just started learning martial arts, but it doesn’t mean our talent and foundation are lacking!” voices of discontent echoed through the crowd.

nAlmost half of the people were shocked, and the scene grew chaotic, with many expressing their indignation.

n“Silence!” a thunderous shout reverberated, rendering everyone deafened. Those with lower cultivation levels even stumbled and fell to the ground, overwhelmed by the sheer force of the sound. The uproar immediately ceased.

n“Luck is also part of the martial path. Coming into contact with martial arts late means you’re unlucky! Now, those who meet the requirements proceed up the mountain for testing. The rest of you are dismissed!” Fan Shiyu scanned the crowd with an imposing aura, causing many to lower their heads in submission.

nChen Fei and Fan Shiyu exchanged a brief gaze, but it went unnoticed by the others. Chen Fei took a deep breath, exhaling slowly.

nLife is filled with hardships.

nChen Fei had envisioned various scenarios regarding becoming a disciple, but he never expected that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect wouldn’t even grant him a chance to be tested. As Fan Shiyu had emphasized, luck was indeed a factor in martial arts. In other words, luck was a part of life. Sometimes, when there was no opportunity, there simply wasn’t one.

nThose who met the requirements began queuing to ascend the mountain for the test, while the others who fell short refused to leave, clinging to a glimmer of hope.

nMany thoughts raced through Chen Fei’s mind, but ultimately, he shook his head. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect’s stance was crystal clear. There was no chance for an older martial artist like him.

nWine Immortal Inn.

n“These are the nearby sects where you can seek apprenticeship. Although they may not compare to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, they have a long history,” the tooth man handed Chen Fei a piece of paper. Chen Fei skimmed through it, discovering three sects listed. The paper provided brief introductions about each sect’s location and its unique cultivation techniques.

n“You’ve prepared quite well,” Chen Fei remarked, surprised by the tooth man’s perceptiveness. He had only stopped by the inn for a moment, yet the tooth man instantly saw through his intentions. His business acumen was remarkable.

n“It’s all for the sake of earning some money,” the tooth man chuckled.

n“How much do I owe you?” Chen Fei asked.

n“Ten taels of silver. I’ll share everything I know once you pay!” the tooth man replied, his expression turning serious.

n“Please have a seat!”

nChen Fei called over a waiter and ordered a cup of tea for the tooth man. The tooth man beamed with delight. The transaction was completed.

nAn hour later, the tooth man departed. Chen Fei watched the bustling street and furrowed his brows.

nThe tooth man possessed a wealth of information, even if it was publicly available. Nevertheless, it saved Chen Fei considerable time.

nThe Big Dipper Tower, Long Rainbow Sect, and Sunken Water Pavilion were the names of the three sects. According to the tooth man, these three sects possessed similar strengths, each with its own distinctive cultivation techniques.

nApart from these three sects, there were smaller sects in the vicinity of Immortal Cloud City as well. However, they were considerably weaker. Some of them had enjoyed glory in the past but lost their inherited cultivation techniques or encountered other setbacks.

nThe Sunken Water Pavilion exclusively recruited female disciples, making it irrelevant for Chen Fei.

nThe Long Rainbow Sect focused on spear techniques, which wasn’t particularly appealing. Additionally, they only accepted those below thirteen years old and didn’t admit disciples who already possessed their own martial arts skills.

nThe Big Dipper Tower’s ascetic monks were forbidden to marry, as their cultivation technique required them to maintain their virginity. Marrying would disrupt their cultivation progress and, at worst, cause a regression in their cultivation realm.

nAfter listening to the descriptions of these three sects, Chen Fei felt disheartened.

nIt became apparent why these three sects couldn’t compare to the Immortal Sword Sect. The restrictions imposed, and their cultivation techniques paled in comparison. How could they possibly match up?

n“I didn’t expect to be unable to join my first choice, then my second choice, and now I’m left with the third choice,” Chen Fei murmured to himself. He hadn’t anticipated this outcome before coming to Immortal Cloud City.

n“The Primordial Sword Sect… I’ll give it a try,” thoughts of the Primordial Sword Sect flashed through Chen Fei’s mind. It possessed a respectable heritage, comparable to the Sunken Water Pavilion and the other two sects.

nThe only drawback was that no one had managed to attain Great Completion of their most renowned cultivation technique, Thunderbolt Sword, in many years. Consequently, the sect’s overall strength and top-tier combat prowess were slightly weaker compared to the other three sects.

nMoreover, the current sect leader seemed to struggle with management.

n“What connection does the Thunderbolt Sword have with the Thunderous Sword Force?” Chen Fei had asked the tooth man previously. The similarity in names intrigued him, especially considering the fame of the Thunderous Sword Force in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.

n“I don’t know,” the tooth man was about to shake his head, but when he saw Chen Fei produce another five taels of silver, he immediately changed his tune and whispered, “I heard that the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect deemed the Thunderous Sword Force to be extraordinary. In response, he created the Thunderbolt Sword to counter it.”

n“But the Thunderbolt Sword has certain flaws, making it extremely challenging to cultivate.”

n“I truly don’t know,” the tooth man chuckled, refusing to divulge further.

nChen Fei finished his wine and left the restaurant.

nTwo hours later, Chen Fei arrived at the entrance of a mountain gate.

nToday was also the day for the Primordial Sword Sect to recruit disciples. However, compared to the bustling scene at the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the number of people present was considerably smaller. Nonetheless, there were still a handful.

nFifteen minutes later, Chen Fei possessed a waist token and a manual on their cultivation technique. He had paid a hundred taels of silver for these items.

nChen Fei now held the status of an outer sect disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect. By diligently cultivating the sword technique within the manual and reaching its peak within half a year, he would have the opportunity to truly become a disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect.

nChen Fei gazed at the manual, his expression filled with complexity. It felt as though he had entered a large martial arts club..

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Chapter 15
Chapter 16
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Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Wiped Clean
Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: No Refund
Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: I’m Making a Fortune
Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Examination
Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Space Grid
Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Private Order
Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Setting An Example
Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Flash
Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Everything Is Ready
Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Mountain Village
Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Running for Life
Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Cloud Devouring Force
Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Shocking Swallowing Art
Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Night Store
Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Earning Money
Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Breaking Through to the Bone Temper
Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Closing the Door
Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Torment
Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Crack
Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Sword Five
Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Killing Sword
Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: The World of Youth
Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Huge Profits
Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Flying Ascent Pill
Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Phoenix Crown and Royal Cape
Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Luo Yang Paper Is Precious
Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Immortal Cloud Sword Sect
Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword
Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Primordial Sword
Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Four Peaks and Three Lineages
Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Great Strength
Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Such A Bully
Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Alchemist Alliance
Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Grade Nine Pill Refiner
Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Roping Him In
Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Initial Appearance of Comprehension
Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: The Starry Night
Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Bully
Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Divine Flame Sect
Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Starry Night Sword and Shield
Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Pounced
Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Bottomless
Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Scared Off
Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Who Is This Woman
Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: You Have Misunderstood
Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Marrow Tempering shortcut
Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Green Ridge Sword
Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Undeterrred
Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Spirit Tempering Realm
Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: True or False
Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: You Can’t Catch Him
Chapter 92 - Chapter 92:1 Want to Challenge My Weakness
Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Peace and Prosperity
Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Creepy
Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Carrying a Blade at Night
Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Both Wounded
Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Receival Bead
Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Understanding Spiritual Artifacts
Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Heart Origin Technique
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