Lord Song, you must know that even an ordinary disciple from Shanhe Martial Arts Hall can easily control these people.

If you don't let them call you Lord Song, you're essentially telling them not to hang around here anymore. They will only be scared, and they might even kneel down and beg for your forgiveness."

Song Cheng said, "You seem to know quite a bit."

Ling said, "Yet I still didn't recognize you in person, otherwise... when I first saw you, I wouldn't have spoken to you like that."

Song Cheng smiled.

While saying this, the carriage stopped.

They had arrived at Shanhe Martial Arts Hall.

As Song Cheng got out of the carriage, two strong young disciples came forward respectfully, saying, "Uncle-Master."

The Martial Arts Hall had a hierarchy with positions and seniority.

If there were positions, address by the position; if not, address by seniority directly.

Song Cheng turned his head and said, "Ling, secure the carriage, then come in with me."

Ling showed a giggling face and replied, "Okay, Lord."

She was still wondering if Lord Song would leave her outside.

It had been freezing in the carriage.

Besides, entering the Martial Arts Hall with Lord Song felt quite impressive.

Song Cheng looked at the two disciples and asked politely, "Is any of the Elders inside the hall?"

One disciple replied, "Third Elder is here, he's with the Great Hall Master."

Duan Xin?

Song Cheng remembered that young Elder.

Of course, "young" here only meant young among the Elders. He was actually at least twenty years older than him, his children were about Song Cheng's age.

Song Cheng nodded slightly, then stepped inside.

His visit today was for no other reason than to defeat all the strong ones in the Prefectural City.

His strength had increased significantly, even with "Hide Six Reveal Four", he could now claim to be the top one in this Prefectural City.

Being the "top one in the Prefectural City" used to mean endless trouble.

But now, it was within his capacity to handle.

The reason was simple: if you have the capability of three but strive for the gains of four, that's seeking fortune amidst danger, that's a gamble on luck.

But if you inherently have the capability of ten and yet only strive for the gains of four, it is very secure, and also safe.

Being "the top one in the Prefectural City" might seem high profile and noticeable.

But to his current strength, it was nothing much.

Moreover, he needed this reputation.

For one, it's to enhance the "value" and favor he grants.

Both might be "two thousand stone of grain," but "from the top expert of Hanping Prefecture, the strongest member of Shanhe Martial Arts Hall," is completely different from "from a commercial association."

Secondly, it was to increase the chances of facing challenges.

The title of "top expert" was always tempting; if someone held that title, there would inevitably be challengers in the Martial Arts World.

Why?

All martial artists have their pride; among those of the same realm, who would concede being second without a fight?

If you want to be the top one, you are bound to face challenges.

Song Cheng was actually worried about not having challengers to help increase his Deduction Probability, so... putting out this sign was also good.

Thirdly, to elevate his status to increase his contact with "Profound Level" forces.

As he thought this, Song Cheng had already arrived in front of a snow-covered courtyard.

The disciples at the gate hurried to notify their superiors.

"Great Hall Master, Third Elder, Uncle-Master Song is here," came from inside.

"Come in quickly."

Song Cheng stepped in.

The Great Hall Master said with a smile, "I was just seeing off the Third Elder. What brings little junior brother here?"

Song Cheng said, "Senior brother, I contemplated the Blade Canon and need to gain experience. So..."

He paused briefly, then suddenly raised his hand and said, "Song, wishes to seek instruction from Third Elder."

The Great Hall Master was taken aback.

He was helping his junior brother to conceal his incompetence.

Why did this junior brother suddenly seek fame?

This...

"Junior brother, cultivation is a grind; a clear mind and calm intent are the true paths, haste will not bring success," the Great Hall Master earnestly advised.

Third Elder smiled faintly, saying, "Master, perhaps letting the junior brother get an early understanding of the Qi Realm's levels might be good."

The Great Hall Master silently shot him a glance.

Third Elder asked uncertainly, "What's wrong?"

The Great Hall Master said, "You won't be able to defeat him."

Third Elder: ???

"Impossible!"

Meanwhile, Song Cheng saluted with his fists and said, "Senior Brother Duan, please."

Third Elder looked at him dubiously.

Song Cheng drew his sword, adopting the starting stance of "Cleave Mountain", the first move of the Three Styles of Felling Mountains.

This caught the Great Hall Master off guard too, because he could tell that Song Cheng's stance was executed very well; although somewhat unrefined, considering the youth had not been in contact with the Broken Mountain Spirit Blade Qi Secret Manual for long, it was normal.

Third Elder smiled slightly, his reddish-brown leather battle robe fluttered, and holding a long-handled broadsword, he said, "Junior brother, I will use Qi, watch closely."

With that, a wave of invisible Qi burst forth from his body, like invisible tide bubbling "glurgle" up the broadsword, making the air around the blade's edge twist.

"Blade Qi is invisible and can be projected; it spans even ten yards, reachable in one strike. And the opponent may not even have the chance to notice this Blade Qi, and even if noticed, there's hardly time to react. There's virtually no avoiding this... Still want to fight, junior brother?"

He was somewhat worried, then cast a glance at the Great Hall Master.

The Great Hall Master nodded in affirmation.

Despite his doubts, Third Elder still warned, "Be careful, junior brother."

With that, he swung the long-handled broadsword, gently flicking and stirring the air, causing all the wind and snow in the entire courtyard to surge up like wild tides, drawing pale moon arcs, and subsequently together with tearing wind streamed towards Song Cheng.

The wind and snow were just aftershocks.

The true hidden attack was that blade of pure, lethal Blade Qi.

Invisible and colorless, utterly unguardable!

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