Ch 138: Seven Stars Academy, Martial Platform

Cui’er’s face flushed with anger, her eyes almost spitting fire. Hearing that Young Master Xie had arrived, she was overjoyed, even fantasizing about the night she would become his concubine.

It turned out that someone was impersonating Young Master Xie!

Unforgivable!

Although this person also looked young and handsome, he was still inferior to Young Master Xie in many ways. Especially his aura was unattainable.

Who gave him the face to dare impersonate Young Master Xie here?

Cui’er jumped up in anger, screaming, “Shameless villain, daring to impersonate Young Master Xie! Someone, come and kill him! Grandmaster Senior, come quickly!”

Xie Lingfeng was stunned, hurriedly saying, “Please let me explain. I am truly Xie Lingfeng from Sword Venerable Cliff. I came here…”

“Bold villain! You dare impersonate Young Friend Xie? You deserve to die!”

Before he could finish, an angry roar came.

Grandmaster aura surged, and a palm slammed down from mid-air.

Yan Kuan!

Hearing Cui’er’s scream, especially about the impersonation of Young Master Xie, he was startled and immediately came out.

At first glance, he was furious. Someone actually dared to impersonate Xie Lingfeng, a crime worthy of death!

Without a word, he immediately attacked!

Boom!

Xie Lingfeng struck out with a palm. The powerful force instantly sent Yan Kuan flying.

“You third-rate Grandmaster, dare to be arrogant in front of our Young Master?”

Hu Shan glared at Yan Kuan.

Yan Kuan was furious. I was actually looked down on again!

“Men!”

He roared, calling for help.

This was Duke Du’s Mansion Courtyard. Were there only a few Grandmasters here?

There were Great Completion Grandmasters and Peak Grandmasters stationed here!

“With your strength, you dare to impersonate Young Master Xie? With Young Master Xie’s strength, one palm would be enough to kill me!”

Yan Kuan said coldly.

“This one is truly Xie Lingfeng from Sword Venerable Cliff. I came here to find a friend…”

Xie Lingfeng was numb. What was wrong with these people? They didn’t give him a chance to explain.

Boom!

“Die!”

However, a blade light swept across, and a Grandmaster Martial Artist attacked.

“Humph!”

Hu Shan snorted coldly, drew his sword, and unleashed the Gale Wind Sword Technique, engaging in battle and immediately gaining the upper hand.

“How dare you!”

In Duke Du’s Mansion, a powerful momentum appeared—a Great Completion Grandmaster!

Xie Lingfeng’s expression turned serious, and he thrust out a sword, the Rainbow Sword Technique!

In an instant, sword light flashed, directly forcing the opponent back.

However, another Great Completion Grandmaster immediately attacked, the two teaming up to besiege him.

Xie Lingfeng snorted coldly, unleashing the Myriad Rivers Sword Technique. Sword Qi surged, and he fought a Great Completion Grandmaster alone without falling behind.

At this time, Yan Kuan sneered, “How can an ant know Young Friend Xie’s power? To Young Friend Xie, a Great Completion Grandmaster is nothing more than a single palm strike. With your strength, you dare to impersonate someone?”

He drew his weapon and attacked Hu Shan, teaming up with that Grandmaster.

Boom!

The battle was fierce, with Hu Shan and Xie Lingfeng close together.

“Young Master, let’s withdraw. Duke Du’s Mansion has Grandmasters. If this misunderstanding is not clarified, it will be disastrous!”

Hu Shan said with a mournful face.

“Alright!”

Xie Lingfeng was also extremely troubled. He couldn’t explain it.

He had become the impersonator, and was even looked down upon!

Damn!

I’m a beginner Grandmaster, fighting two Great Completion Grandmasters without falling behind. In the Inner Region, which beginner Grandmaster can do that?

Yet I’m still looked down upon. It’s simply unjust!

Boom!

The Myriad Rivers Sword Technique suddenly intensified, and sword light flashed through the surging sword Qi.

Rainbow Sword Technique!

Pff! Pff!

In an instant, the two Great Completion Grandmasters were forced to parry and retreat.

Xie Lingfeng struck out with another sword, forcing back another Grandmaster and stabbing Yan Kuan in the shoulder!

“You third-rate Grandmaster, you’re not qualified to speak!”

After forcing back the Grandmasters of Duke Du’s Mansion, Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan hurriedly left.

Yan Kuan was furious. Third-rate Grandmaster?

This is too much! If Young Friend Xie were here, I would definitely offer two 7th Rank Spirit Herbs to take your life!

In the Listening Spring Water Pavilion, Du Yuying placed a zither, preparing to play a piece when she received guests.

Cui’er returned angrily.

“Miss, it’s terrible! Someone impersonated Young Master Xie!”

“What?”

Du Yuying’s face immediately turned angry.

“Where is he?”

“The Grandmasters are apprehending him. I don’t know what happened.”

“Let’s go, see what kind of villain this is!”

Du Yuying rushed out of the mansion.

The battle was over.

“Where is he? Did you capture him?”

Yan Kuan was bandaging his wound. “He escaped. He was very strong!”

“Escaped? He absolutely cannot escape Du County!”

Du Yuying hurried off. “I’ll go find Master, let him send a Peak Grandmaster to hunt him down!”

“Duke Du’s Mansion is too arrogant! Young Master, let’s return to Sword Venerable Cliff. Let my father come and teach Duke Du a lesson!”

Hu Shan was indignant and cursed.

“Don’t make things difficult for Uncle Hai. Let’s go.”

Xie Lingfeng sighed.

They hurriedly escaped Du County. Next was to find Xu Yan’s whereabouts. Sword Venerable Cliff was a top major force after all. Obtaining news from the Martial World was easy.

“Thousand Star Lake Peerless Pavilion?”

Hu Shan exclaimed, “I didn’t expect Xu Yan to enjoy himself so much!”

Xie Lingfeng was certain. Xu Yan had come to the Inner Region and, using his name, gone to the Peerless Pavilion.

“Brother Xu is going to hone his mental state.”

Xie Lingfeng’s eyes lit up. “Why didn’t I think of going to the Peerless Pavilion to hone my mental state?”

“Let’s go to the Peerless Pavilion!”

Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan set off for the Peerless Pavilion.

In Duke Du’s Mansion, Cui’er was packing her luggage, saying, “Miss, that villain escaped. It’s terrible. Maybe he’ll do something to ruin Young Master Xie’s reputation.

“There are rumors in the Martial World that Young Master Xie went to the Peerless Pavilion and didn’t spend a penny. It must be that villain impersonating him, ruining Young Master Xie’s reputation.

“Young Master Xie would never go to the Peerless Pavilion.”

“Young and dashing, how could it not be him? Besides, wasn’t it said that he went to hone his mental state?”

Du Yuying smiled.

“Hurry up and pack. It’s time to return to Seven Stars Academy. Teacher has probably found a way to solve my problem.”

“Then, Miss, will you soon break through to Grandmaster?”

Cui’er was overjoyed.

“Hopefully.”

Du Yuying sighed inwardly. Was becoming a Grandmaster that easy?

…

Seven Stars Academy was practically the sacred land of martial arts in the Inner Region. It recruited martial arts students from all over the world, cultivating one Grandmaster Martial Artist after another, even Great Grandmaster Martial Artists.

Many forces and sects in the Inner Region were founded by former students of Seven Stars Academy, who established their sects after studying there.

Celestial Treasure Pavilion was the largest mercantile force in the Inner Region, with a deep foundation, making it the largest transcendent force. In the entire Inner Region, only Seven Stars Academy could rival its influence.

Seven Stars Academy has always stayed out of the conflicts in the Martial World, dedicating itself to the propagation and study of martial arts, recruiting geniuses regardless of their background.

In terms of the prosperity of martial arts, Seven Stars Academy is the best; its breadth is also unparalleled.

The imperial families of the Three Great Nations, their founding ancestors, were all students of Seven Stars Academy. The current Emperors also studied there in their youth.

Many youths from impoverished backgrounds came here to pursue martial arts, entered Seven Stars Academy, trained hard, and soared to the Grandmaster Realm, even the Great Grandmaster Realm.

In the long history of the Inner Region Martial World, some top forces collapsed and vanished into the years; some top forces declined and lost their prestige.

Only Seven Stars Academy, regardless of the changes in the Inner Region, has always stood firm, its legacy unbroken, always at its peak.

Martial arts cultivation techniques and secret techniques that once existed might have been lost in the outside world, but they could be found in Seven Stars Academy.

If Seven Stars Academy didn’t have them, it meant they were truly lost.

In its long history, Seven Stars Academy was not without threats, but all threats were unable to shake it.

Instead, those who angered Seven Stars Academy were suppressed and destroyed.

Like a dynasty that once unified the Inner Region, it destroyed countless powerful forces, countless long-standing clans bowed their heads, and countless sects surrendered.

It once attempted to control Seven Stars Academy, incorporating it into the dynasty’s rule and making it a school under the dynasty’s jurisdiction.

The final result? The dynasty collapsed!

It was that battle that revealed a glimpse of Seven Stars Academy’s terrifying foundation.

One Great Grandmaster after another emerged.

Long-lost peerless cultivation techniques, unheard-of secret techniques… all were displayed by these Great Grandmasters, suppressing the dynasty’s strong with absolute superiority.

They forced the dynasty to bow its head and acknowledge Seven Stars Academy’s transcendent status, free from its control.

This battle led to the dynasty’s weakening and eventual disintegration into the current Three Great Nations.

After this event, people learned that Seven Stars Academy had always had a group of scholars obsessed with martial arts, dedicated to its study and legacy.

In terms of the refinement of martial arts, the strength of the cultivation techniques mastered, and the depth of understanding, no force in the world could compare.

This group of martial arts scholars was the true foundation of Seven Stars Academy. No one knew how many martial arts scholars it had, and even a Great Grandmaster with a great reputation might be a member.

The current Palace Master of Seven Stars Academy enjoys the title of the world’s number one Great Grandmaster. They are elusive, and even their gender is rarely known.

Only the top Great Grandmasters might know their identity.

The three Vice Palace Masters are also Great Grandmaster powerhouses with renowned reputations.

In Seven Stars Academy, the highest level one could reach was the Supervisor, Grand Instructor, or Instructor. As for the rumored martial arts scholars, one could only rely on chance encounters.

Also, Supervisors and even Instructors might be martial arts scholars.

Instructors’ strength ranged from Grandmaster to no less than Third-Rank Warrior Realm. They were responsible for teaching newly admitted students martial arts cultivation.

Grand Instructors ranged from Great Grandmaster to Grandmaster. There were no Grand Instructors below Grandmaster.

Grand Instructors were responsible for teaching students of Third Rank and above, or those with exceptional talent.

Supervisors were the backbone of Seven Stars Academy, overseeing it, upholding its rules, and punishing Instructors who violated them.

Every Supervisor was a Great Grandmaster powerhouse.

Students who could have a Supervisor as their teacher were all exceptionally talented geniuses.

Seven Stars City was surrounded by seven cities and was the outer city of Seven Stars Academy. Many martial artists came here seeking opportunities, making martial arts friends, or avoiding enemies.

Seven Stars Academy was built on a mountain, with pavilions, towers, and houses densely packed. A martial platform was built at intervals for students to exchange and practice.

It was also a place for outsiders to challenge and practice.

Seven Stars Academy always welcomed outside challengers to exchange and practice martial arts. Countless geniuses from various forces came here every year to challenge and practice, hoping to gain fame.

To view Seven Stars Academy’s collection, one needed to pass through layers of challenges and sparring. Winning once granted access to one layer, and so on.

Since the founding of Seven Stars Academy, the strongest outside challenger passed seven layers and entered the seventh layer’s collection.

Xu Yan left Thousand Star Lake, looted the islet courtyard, and suddenly became rich, with over 300,000 Spirit Crystals and over 20 Spirit Herbs.

With so much money, he could spend a little.

On his way to Seven Stars Academy, Xu Yan stored his Spirit Herbs and other things in a Celestial Treasure Pavilion.

After a long journey, he finally arrived at Seven Stars Academy. He came here for its collection, to truly understand the Inner Region’s martial arts.

Taking its essence and integrating it into his own path.

Bang!

On the first level of Seven Stars Academy’s martial platform, a figure flew out and fell to the ground.

On the martial platform, a student of Seven Stars Academy cupped his fists and said, “I yield!”

The youth on the ground got up, blood dripping from his mouth, his expression somewhat dejected. He couldn’t even pass the first level.

“Another failure.”

“Seven Stars Academy’s martial platform is not easy to pass, even the first level.”

“Yes, it’s too difficult. In my county, I was among the top geniuses, but I couldn’t even pass the first level!”

The onlookers sighed and discussed.

The martial artists who came to challenge were all young, top talents in their respective places, proud and ambitious. Before challenging, they were full of fighting spirit and confidence.

However, most failed at the first level.

“Another challenger.”

“This person looks very young, a few years younger than me. I wonder if he can pass the first level.”

“I think it’s difficult. At his age, he’s at most in the Third-Rank Realm. His martial arts are insufficient. I’m afraid he won’t last ten moves on the first level!”

Looking at Xu Yan walking up the steps, the young martial artists discussed, all pessimistic about his chances.

On the first level martial platform, a student of Seven Stars Academy stood proudly, waiting for Xu Yan’s arrival.

Xu Yan looked around, surprised. “Why are there no Grandmaster Martial Artists? The strongest is only a First-Rank Martial Artist.”

He had killed many Grandmasters, thinking they were everywhere, but found that there weren’t any Grandmaster Martial Artists on the first level martial platform of Seven Stars Academy.

“It seems Grandmasters aren’t really everywhere.”

Xu Yan sighed inwardly, having killed so many, he thought Grandmasters were common.

It turned out that Grandmasters were rare.

He had no intention of challenging the first level. Third-Rank Martial Artists were weak, so weak that he could even blow them away with a breath.

So he directly skipped the first level martial platform and continued upward.