Chapter 81

"Lord Guangjun has emerged from seclusion and will personally visit the Heavenly Guard Camp in three days."

This explosive news sent shockwaves through the Heavenly Guard Camp.

Many young geniuses were excited and filled with anticipation, rubbing their hands in eager anticipation.

In Guangling City, "Lord Guangjun" represented the pinnacle of martial and political power, a legendary figure revered and looked up to by countless martial artists.

This time, Lord Guangjun's emergence from seclusion would involve recruiting personal disciples, and it was highly likely that he would select one or two geniuses from the Heavenly Guard Camp.

As the news spread, the competition among the young geniuses in the Heavenly Guard Camp became even more intense.

The geniuses among the Ten Heavenly Guards were frequently challenged.

Even within the Ten Heavenly Guards, the young geniuses began to challenge and compete with each other, all for a better ranking.

Without a doubt, the higher the ranking within the Ten Heavenly Guards, the greater the chance of being noticed by Lord Guangjun.

Many young geniuses, like madmen, trained and challenged each other relentlessly, even for the slightest chance.

In the past two days, even Zhao Feng was challenged by some young geniuses.

Zhao Feng calmly accepted the challenges, using the "Star Pointing Finger" technique to condense and project powerful finger force, looking down on all opponents.

To avoid trouble, Zhao Feng decided to reveal his cultivation at the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao.

He had two reasons for doing so.

First, to prevent these young geniuses from repeatedly challenging him.

If his cultivation reached the Seventh Rank, advancing to the level of a Martial Dao Master, it would place him in a different league, and no other young genius would dare challenge him.

Second, the higher his displayed cultivation potential, the greater the chance of being noticed by Lord Guangjun.

Zhao Feng also held deep admiration for the legendary supreme ruler of Guangling City.

"Heavens! Zhao Feng has also broken through to the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao!"

"The Heavenly Guard Camp has gained another super genius at the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao."

The news of Zhao Feng's breakthrough to the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao caused a storm in the camp.

Zhao Yufei and Huang Qi were greatly surprised and came to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, Brother Zhao, for breaking through to the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao and advancing to the ranks of Martial Dao Masters."

Huang Qi's face was full of envy, and his tone was slightly flattering.

The Ninth Rank of Martial Dao is divided into three stages: Martial Apprentice, Martial Artist, and Martial Master.

Each stage represents a significant leap in status and identity.

A Martial Apprentice is at the lowest level of martial cultivation, essentially an apprentice.

A Martial Artist is a formal martial artist with considerable strength, a certain status and identity, and is respected.

Advancing to the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao Master places one among the top ranks of martial artists, in the upper echelons of Xiangyun Kingdom, and is highly respected.

Once one breaks through to the Seventh Rank, they become a highly sought-after target by various forces in Xiangyun Kingdom and the surrounding thirteen countries.

"I always knew Brother Zhao Feng wouldn't be inferior to Feng Yin Yue and Lei Zuo."

Zhao Yufei's clear eyes sparkled with joy.

She easily accepted Zhao Feng's breakthrough to the Seventh Rank and was genuinely happy for him.

From the outer layers of the family to the inner layers, and then to fame in Yuyang City, Zhao Yufei had personally witnessed Zhao Feng's rise and growth step by step.

"Yufei, with your talent and potential, breaking through to the Seventh Rank shouldn't take too long."

Zhao Feng smiled slightly, his left eye opening for a moment as it swept over Zhao Yufei.

Zhao Yufei's cultivation had reached the peak of the Sixth Rank, ranking fifth among the Ten Heavenly Guards, and her true strength was second only to the three Seventh Rank geniuses.

In the central pavilion of the Heavenly Guard Camp.

"This time, the Heavenly Guard Camp has produced several outstanding geniuses; they should not disappoint Master..."

The taciturn young man muttered to himself.

Although he rarely left the central pavilion, he had a complete grasp of the entire camp's situation.

Upon learning of Zhao Feng's breakthrough to the Seventh Rank, Feng Yin Yue and Lei Zuo, who ranked first and second, were also slightly moved.

The three days approached gradually.

The Heavenly Guard Camp was enveloped in an atmosphere of intense urgency.

Especially the rankings and list of the Ten Heavenly Guards changed frequently.

Under immense pressure, the potential of the young geniuses was squeezed and unleashed.

The ninth position in the Heavenly Guard Camp changed almost every half-hour.

The only ones who could maintain their rankings were the three Seventh Rank geniuses, who led by a significant margin, making it difficult for others to catch up.

Zhao Feng, however, settled down, using the last one or two days to enhance his strength.

Among his practices, the "Guiyuan Qi Jue" was his main internal cultivation technique, which he never relaxed.

This semi-saint-level internal cultivation technique, when mastered, would double the amount of martial internal energy in the body compared to the same rank.

Currently, Zhao Feng had only recently mastered it, and with limited time, his martial internal energy was only half as strong as the same rank, offering little advantage over the peak of the Seventh Rank.

Additionally, the "Star Pointing Finger" was another key martial technique Zhao Feng focused on.

This offensive finger technique, when fully developed, was as powerful as a semi-saint-level martial technique. Zhao Feng had already cultivated it to the peak of the fourth level.

On the third day, Zhao Feng's "Star Pointing Finger" finally broke through to the fifth level.

The "Star Pointing Finger" has seven levels, and reaching the seventh level would make one a formidable force at the Ninth Rank of Martial Dao.

At the fifth level, Zhao Feng's finger technique was like a constellation of stars, continuously flickering, with finger force piercing the air like a small meteor shower, both beautiful and deadly.

Ultimate attack! Ultimate speed!

This was Zhao Feng's feeling. Now, his "Star Pointing Finger" could strike seven or eight times in a single breath, with each strike powerful enough to threaten a Seventh Rank opponent.

The signature move "One Star Point" had an attack power that almost reached the Eighth Rank of Martial Dao, not considering the factor of his saint-level martial technique, the "Silver Wall Technique."

"Tomorrow, Lord Guangjun will personally visit the Heavenly Guard Camp."

On the third evening, the competition and challenges in the Heavenly Guard Camp reached a fever pitch.

In the dead of night.

Huang Qi, who had been in the same squad as Zhao Feng, finally secured the ninth position and stabilized it.

At this point, his two top martial techniques were at a relatively high level, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the Sixth Rank.

"Finally, I'm back."

Huang Qi let out a long sigh of relief, stabilized his battle achievements, and advanced to the eighth position.

The ninth position was too dangerous, with too many challengers.

With his cultivation at the peak of the Sixth Rank, Huang Qi could barely maintain the eighth position among the Ten Heavenly Guards, highlighting the intense competition among the young geniuses in the camp.

"Zhao Feng, with your strength, you could easily challenge the top three."

Huang Qi was puzzled.

Zhao Feng's strength was clear to him. Even at the peak of the Sixth Rank, he possessed strength surpassing a quasi-Martial Master.

After the bandit suppression mission, Zhao Feng's battle achievements were even higher, and his potential for improvement was undoubtedly greater.

Moreover, Zhao Feng had already broken through to the Seventh Rank.

More frighteningly, before advancing to the Seventh Rank, Zhao Feng had fought Lei Zuo to a draw, maintaining a stalemate for a hundred moves.

Huang Qi was certain that Zhao Feng's strength was among the top in the Heavenly Guard Camp.

The reason he wasn't firmly in first place was that Feng Yin Yue had reached the peak of the Seventh Rank two days ago.

Currently, in the strength rankings of the Ten Heavenly Guards, Feng Yin Yue was recognized as the first.

Second was Zhao Feng.

Lei Zuo was third.

Of course, this was just the strength ranking. In the official rankings of the Ten Heavenly Guards, Zhao Feng was still tenth, and no other genius dared to challenge him.

"Since I've already broken through to the Seventh Rank, the ranking doesn't matter much."

Zhao Feng smiled easily.

Huang Qi couldn't help but show an envious look. With Zhao Feng's potential and cultivation, the chance of being noticed by Lord Guangjun was high, and the ranking didn't matter much.

Breaking through to the Seventh Rank of Martial Dao before the age of sixteen was absolutely a super genius. In a small city, such a talent might not appear in a hundred years, and even in a county city, it was rare.

Time slowly passed.

Finally, on the morning of the third day, the taciturn young man walked out of the pavilion and announced loudly, "Challenges are temporarily suspended. Tomorrow morning, the Ten Heavenly Guards will gather in the central pavilion. At that time, Lord Guangjun will personally guide your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, the Ten Heavenly Guards were elated and cheered.

Those who did not make it into the Ten Heavenly Guards looked somewhat disappointed.

"Ha ha ha... Finally, I can get a good night's sleep."

Huang Qi laughed heartily.

Clearly, the taciturn young man also considered the mental state of the Ten Heavenly Guards, wanting them to be in their best condition to meet Lord Guangjun the next day.

"Tomorrow, I hope for a good dream!"

Zhao Feng also had high hopes.

Since fusing with the mysterious eye, he had made rapid progress and risen quickly.

After entering Guangling City, he stepped onto a new stage, competing with the top geniuses, which greatly stimulated his potential.

Now, he had the chance to meet a giant figure with unparalleled martial prowess in Xiangyun Kingdom.

That night, the Ten Heavenly Guards were all extremely excited, falling asleep in sweet dreams.

The next morning.

The Ten Heavenly Guards woke up early, full of energy.

Without the taciturn young man's reminder, the ten geniuses entered the central pavilion in the middle of the Heavenly Guard Camp's wasteland one after another.

In the central pavilion.

The Ten Heavenly Guards were all present within half an hour.

"Good, you all arrived early."

The taciturn young man checked the numbers and names.

In the past few days, the list and rankings of the Heavenly Guard Camp had changed frequently, even making him uncertain.

"Yes, there are ten people. Feng Yin Yue, Lei Zuo, Lu Xiaoyun, Zhao Yufei... Huang Qi, Li Ziwén, Zhao Feng."

The taciturn young man read out the names in order of their rankings.

When he read the last name, Zhao Feng, his gaze paused for a moment, showing a hint of surprise.

The expressions of the Ten Heavenly Guards in the room were also somewhat strange.

However, no one dared to question Zhao Feng's strength. His tenth position had never changed.

Tap! Tap! Tap...

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the pavilion.

The Ten Heavenly Guards inside the pavilion held their breath.

The door had not yet opened, but a terrifying pressure was already felt outside, making the young geniuses' breathing labored and their blood and qi suppressed, causing great discomfort.

Each step of those footsteps seemed to strike at the hearts of the young geniuses.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, several figures walked into the pavilion...