Chapter 60 (1/2)

Next, the crowd gazed in envy.

The man’s expression had suddenly turned serious. He looked towards Lin Han and said, “Lin Han, are you willing to join the Chiyang Imperial Residence?”

“I will most willingly join the Chiyang Imperial Residence!” Lin Han replied solemnly with a fist-palm salute.

Lin Han’s goal had always been to become someone formidable within the Lin Clan Sect Residence.

However, ever since he received his inheritance from the First Ancient Dragon Emperor, his vision and ambitions broadened. It pressed him to ascend beyond what this small place could offer and explore the vast outer world.

Besides, he was also bound by a heavy responsibility, which was to search for this Ancient Land and kill his enemy, the Ice God, Lan Bingyan.

Lin Han held immense gratitude towards the First Ancient Dragon Emperor who had bestowed his power upon him. If it weren’t for the Emperor, Lin Han would still have been struggling at the lowest level like an insignificant ant.

Hence, by hook or by crook, Lin Han would do all he could to fulfill the Dragon Emperor’s last wish. It was his way of repaying the Dragon Emperor’s kindness.

Regardless of whether Lin Han wanted to explore the outer world or to repay the Dragon Emperor’s kindness, Lin Han needed a greater platform to thrive in. The Lin Clan Sect Residence was no longer satisfactory for Lin Han.

Naturally, Lin Han would not have rejected joining the Chiyang Imperial Residence.

Upon hearing his agreement, the man in the black robe smiled and said, “Good. Good. With talents like yours, you’ll definitely be an unordinary individual once you enter the Chiyang Imperial Residence!”

The man had huge expectations for Lin Han. His compliment had caused many of the other disciples to drown in envy.

In the same boat were the residence masters and the accompanying elders, whose envy was also obvious from their expressions.

Indeed, the Chiyang Imperial Residence could be considered the place with the most powerful people within the Yan Kingdom. Not even the Royal Family of the Yan Kingdom could measure up to it.

There was only one factor that contributed to the immense power of the Chiyang Imperial Residence, which was that the King Chiyang himself was Yan Kingdom’s greatest powerhouse.

To be able to become a part of the Chiyang Imperial Residence could be considered a lifelong dream for many people.

At this point, Lin Han was chosen to be part of it. In fact, it was quite possible that he would even receive personal guidance by none other than King Chiyang himself.

It was an opportunity of a lifetime!

“That’s right, I almost forgot. In three months’ time, the Chiyang Imperial Residence will be hosting the ‘Hundred Cities Genius Martial Arts Exchange’. At that time, there’ll be close to a hundred chosen young geniuses like you from all over Yan Kingdom participating in the event. The higher you rank in the martial arts exchange, the more training resources you’ll be given after entering the Imperial Residence, the heavier the emphasis that’ll be placed on you as well. In fact, the top three ranking geniuses can even be accepted by the Chiyang King as his closed-door disciples!”

As he finished speaking, the man threw a jade token to Lin Han. He said, “This is a Chiyang Token. Keep it with you. In three months’ time, you will arrive at the Chiyang Imperial Residence and participate in the Hundred Cities Genius Martial Arts Exchange. Don’t miss it! Meanwhile, finish whatever you need to do here. Once you enter the residence, I’m afraid you won’t have much time to return.”

“Yes, Senior!”

Lin Han accepted the token. There were mysterious patterns carved on it. Subtly, Lin Han could sense a decent amount of energy burrowed within it.

This was because Lin Han’s perception had always been strong. If it were any other person holding it, they probably would not have sensed the flow of energy within the Chiyang Token.

Meanwhile, the man in the black robe seemed to have noticed Lin Han’s realization. Surprised initially, the man then smiled and said, “Seems like you’ve noticed it. This token was cast by the Chiyang Imperial Residence, it’s power is equivalent to a half spirit weapon. When activated by True Element, it can form a Chiyang Shield around your body. It’s capable of blocking even an attack from a Great Grandmaster. However, it can only be used three times before its energy needs to be replenished.”

“Half spirit weapon? Capable of blocking a Great Grandmaster’s attack?”

Lin Han was slightly shocked.

What great carving skills from the Chiyang Imperial Residence!

The boundaries of Grandmasters ranged from seventh to ninth tier martial arts.. However, different titles also existed within these levels. The Grandmasters of the seventh and eighth tiers were known as the Novice Grandmasters. It was only upon reaching the ninth tier martial arts that one could be known as a Great Grandmaster.

It was scary that the Chiyang Token could actually withstand the attack from a Great Grandmaster three times.

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However, the only weakness it possessed was that it could only be used three times, after which the energy within would be exhausted.

Still, it was not a device any average martial arts warrior could ever attain in his lifetime.

At that moment, the envy amongst the disciples only grew.

“Alright, that’s it. I’ve told you whatever I needed to… Little one, here’s a final caution for you. In the martial arts exchange three months later, if you want to stand out among others and be looked up upon in the Chiyang Imperial Residence, you’ll have to be ranked at least in the top ten, perhaps even in the top five.”

The man in the black robe cautioned and began to leave immediately.

However, at that point in time, Lin Han suddenly asked, “I was wondering if I could know in which place Senior once ranked?”

To be able to become a Chiyang Guard was definitely not a simple feat to pull off.

One had to be aware that the Chiyang Guards who were under the command of the Chiyang King had always only been nine individuals. They were all handpicked from a crowd of hundreds to be where they were.

“I was ranked third that year!” the man in the black robe was mildly astonished, yet he still chose to reply.

“What tier was Senior’s cultivation base at during that time?” Lin Han asked again.

“The seventh tier martial art, the boundaries of a Novice Grandmaster.”

The man in the black robe laughed heartily, and finally, he spoke again, “If you wish to be in the top three, in three months’ time, you must at least attain the boundaries of a Grandmaster! Lin Han, we’ll meet again in three months’ time…”

As his voice lowered, the man in the black robe vanished from the Lin Clan Sect Residence.

“Three months’ time, the boundaries of a Grandmaster.” Lin Han held the token firmly in his palms and murmured.

Subsequently, among the envious gaze of other disciples, Lin Han returned to his residence.

That night, the residence master sent an order for Lin Han to meet at a great hall of the inner residence for a discussion.

It was in the middle of the night, the moonlight was vivid yet gloomy.

Within the inner residence, inside a great hall, the residence master and Lin Han sat facing each other.

At that point, Lin Han’s status had already gained much respect from the Residence Master.