Chapter 33

These two people, one had his Inner Courtyard spot taken by him, and the other lost his status as the Du family heir because of him. It would be strange if these two didn't hate him.

However, this was their own doing, and Tang Gu didn't care at all, nor did he bother to care.

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On the platform, the old man in green robes glanced over everyone, then focused on Tang Gu, Du Pengfei, Li Youxue, Yan Shan, and Xiao Qingbi. He lingered on Tang Gu and Li Youxue for a moment before retracting his gaze.

He gently waved his hand and said, "Disciples, the Inner Courtyard spots have been decided. Now, I will personally lead you to the Inner Courtyard for the handover and take you to the Inner Courtyard armory to each receive a first-class supreme cultivation technique and a first-class supreme martial skill."

"Let's go!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Gu and the others knew the rules of the Inner Courtyard, so they were not surprised, but they were all slightly excited.

In the Qiu Dao Martial Academy, any Outer Courtyard disciple who passes the rigorous assessments and qualifies to enter the Inner Courtyard has the opportunity to receive a cultivation technique and a martial skill.

Such an opportunity would not be for the first-class high-level cultivation techniques and martial skills of the Outer Courtyard, but for the higher-level first-class supreme cultivation techniques and martial skills.

Although the difference is only one level, the value gap is immense.

Even "Ice Maiden" Li Youxue, "Blazing Sun Fist" Yan Shan, and "Paper Scholar" Xiao Qingbi were no exception.

First-class supreme cultivation techniques and martial skills were something they could not possess before.

Once they entered the Inner Courtyard, it was like ascending to the heavens.

This is also the reason why so many Outer Courtyard disciples would go to great lengths to enter the Inner Courtyard. Unfortunately, there are only five spots each year.

Moreover, these five spots are mostly occupied by disciples from noble families and prodigies. If a common disciple has slightly inferior talent and strength, even if they stay in the Outer Courtyard for five or ten years, they might not have such an opportunity.

If they turn thirty and still cannot enter the Inner Courtyard, they will be expelled and leave in disappointment, possibly marking the end of their cultivation journey.

Those disciples who could not enter the Inner Courtyard watched the five leave with red, envious eyes, especially "Raging Dragon" Wang Zheng, who hated them with a deep, bone-chilling resentment.

Originally, he should have had such an opportunity, but now, a Tang Gu had suddenly appeared, taking his fifth place in the Outer Courtyard and depriving him of this chance.

However, at the same time, a deep sense of fear also appeared in his eyes. If Tang Gu were still an Outer Courtyard disciple, even if he were stronger, he would dare to incite some Outer Courtyard disciples to oppose him.

But once Tang Gu entered the Inner Courtyard... he wouldn't dare to use any tricks, as the Law Enforcement Hall would not show mercy!

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Under the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of all the Outer Courtyard disciples, the top five Outer Courtyard disciples, Tang Gu, Du Pengfei, Li Youxue, and the others, were led by the old man in green robes and slowly made their way to the Inner Courtyard.

The so-called Inner Courtyard is still within the Qiu Dao Martial Academy, but it is larger, more spacious, more lavishly decorated, and has stricter security.

Its location is behind the Outer Courtyard, within a tall, dark wall. The dark wall is several zhang high and is surrounded by a wide moat, making it impossible for ordinary people to even peek inside.

Following a dark path, Tang Gu and the others, who were coming to this place for the first time, naturally looked around curiously. As they approached the dark wall, they all felt a sudden chill, as if something was watching them, like a tiger about to pounce.

At this moment, the old man in green robes, who was leading the group, suddenly raised his hand and waved a silver token in the air. After a moment of silence, three light bamboo sounds echoed, and the dark wall in front of them silently split into two halves, revealing a large silver-white gate.

The old man in green robes waved his hand and led the five inside.

Facing them was a completely different world, though it was still within the same academy. The mystery and power here had long been deeply ingrained in people's minds. Many disciples had often imagined what the Inner Courtyard looked like, but no one had ever seen it.

Tang Gu and the others saw a huge white marble square, at least several hundred zhang in diameter, with a massive purple jade wall standing in the center, ten zhang wide and ten zhang tall.

Tang Gu and the others curiously approached and saw that the purple jade wall was inscribed with dozens of names from left to right and top to bottom.

Counting carefully, there were sixty-three names in total.

This meant that there were sixty-three Inner Courtyard disciples.

Tang Gu, Du Pengfei, Li Youxue, Yan Shan, and Xiao Qingbi's names were clearly listed at the bottom, and they were clearly newly inscribed.

Tang Gu looked around and saw that most of the names on the jade wall were completely unfamiliar. Only a few names were familiar to him, like thunder in his ears.

He didn't bother to look at the last few dozen names and focused on the top ten.

This was the ranking of the top ten Inner Courtyard disciples.

First place: "Jade Sword" Ning Qingjun, cultivation level: Fifth Stage Peak of Qi Dao.

Second place: "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu, cultivation level: Fourth Stage Late of Qi Dao.

Third place: "Thunder King" Fang Jingshuo, cultivation level: Fourth Stage Mid of Qi Dao.

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Fifth place: "Silver Sword" Du Zhongjing, cultivation level: Third Stage Late of Qi Dao.

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Eighth place: "Golden Sword" Yuan Suichen, cultivation level: Third Stage Early of Qi Dao.

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Tenth place: "Blue Fox" Yi Yuer, cultivation level: Third Stage Early of Qi Dao.

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Seeing the ranking of the top ten Inner Courtyard disciples, Tang Gu was secretly amazed. He originally thought his cultivation speed was quite fast, but now it seemed otherwise.

Even those at the Third Stage of Qi Dao could only rank at the bottom of the top ten Inner Courtyard disciples, and among the top ten, there were three at the Fourth Stage and one at the Fifth Stage Peak of Qi Dao!

That was stronger than the average instructor! It's worth noting that the current headmaster of the Qiu Dao Martial Academy, "Kunwu Sword" Sikong Zhengxing, is only at the First Stage of Qi Dao.

The average Outer Courtyard instructor is around the Fourth Stage of Qi Dao, while the Inner Courtyard instructors are around the Fifth Stage. The top three disciples have already surpassed the average instructors.

Especially the top-ranked "Jade Sword" Ning Qingjun, who stands out like a black horse, with her Fifth Stage Peak of Qi Dao strength, making people feel hopeless!

Just one step away from the Sixth Stage of Qi Dao, she could even stand alongside the headmaster of the Qiu Dao Martial Academy!

Her talent is astonishing, and the first person of the Ning family is indeed well-deserved!

It is rumored that she has already been recognized by one of the six major sects of the Konglun Snow Region, the "Supreme Autumn Wind Pavilion," and has been taken as a disciple. She insisted on breaking through to the Sixth Stage of Qi Dao before enrolling, which is why she has been delayed until now. But now, it seems that day is not far off.

Among the top ten disciples, the only one Tang Gu had met before was "Golden Sword" Yuan Suichen. His "Mirror Technique" was unforgettable, yet he only ranked eighth among the Inner Courtyard disciples.

The fifth-ranked Inner Courtyard disciple made Tang Gu's heart involuntarily tremble: Du, from the Du family, "Silver Sword" Du Zhongjing!

"Golden Sword" Yuan Suichen, "Silver Sword" Du Zhongjing, "Jade Sword" Ning Qingjun, and "Iron Sword" Du Pengfei are known as the Four Swords of the Qiu Dao Martial Academy, ranked as Golden, Silver, Jade, and Iron Swordsmen!

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