Shi Lang watched Elder Ji make a loud announcement and he was astounded, to think he thought that he would still have a few moments to rest after joining but now that his token has been revealed many people might come at him.
Lou Shin saw through his thoughts and said, "You are only in Dao Soldier realm. Until you step in to the Dao General Realm, it would be peaceful time. After all, you will have to fight just one minor realm higher."
Shi Lang thought about it and nodded. After all, the logic did make some sense. The outer disciples were all Dao General at the minimum. However, before he could smile at her, a deep voice sounded from the depts of the sect.
"Disciples with War Tokens can now be challenged by the disciples who are one major realm higher than the token holder. Disciple Shi Lang is a Dao Soldier, so initial phase Dao Generals can challenge him. He can only be challenged once a month.
The Martial Spirit Hall is fair in treatment. We hope that the disciples can grow stronger with these exchanges."
Shi Lang looked at Lou Shin and then he sighed. He closed his eyes once and his heart calmed down. He did not care why the person set such a rule. However, since they made such a rule, and he was weak, he would go forward at fight it out. Worse, he would lose his points.
He looked at Lou Shin and asked, "Can you guide me to the alchemy hall? I wish to take a test and practice the skills to earn contribution points."
Lou Shin asked, "Don't you want to go to the Sutra Pavilion first?"
Shi Lang shook his head and said, "Sutra Pavilion is where all the top disciples might go looking for me. If someone spot me on the way to the Alchemy pavilion and challenge me to a spar, I have a better chance to find a weak guy and cruise along for the next month."
Lou Shin and Elder Ji were surprised as they heard this method. The old man shook his head and wanted to say something when Shi Lang looked at him and spoke with cupped fists, "My path is my own to walk. I am not afraid of climbing a mountain but I am not stupid enough to believe that I can cross it with a leap of faith. If you don't respect the mountain, it will crush you."
That said, he gestured for Lou Shin to lead the way. The instructor nodded and then she led him outside the registration hall. Elder Ji was surprised, he did not expect this kid to say such a thing. The old man began to think about the essence of this sentence and his mind wandered far away in thoughts. He comprehended something profound.
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Shi Lang moved alongside Instructor Lou. He did not talk the entire way. Lou Shin pointed at various routes leading to different mountains as they walked. She introduced all the important places for him. Shi Lang nodded and listened attentively.
Soon, they came to the front door of the alchemy pavilion. Outside the pavilion a young lady with a sword on her back was walking in the opposite direction as them. Shi Lang did not pay her much of an attention, however, the lady greeted Lou Shin with a bow, and then her gaze scrutinized Shi Lang.
The two were about to pass her when the girl asked, "Junior Brother Shi Lang, do you not want to greet me?"
Shi Lang stopped and cupped his fist to greet her with a bow and said, "I apologize for my rudeness, Senior Sister, but I have just joined the sect and am not familiar with the people. I did not wish to be rude to walk up and talk to you out of the blue."
His eyes turned cold and his aura shifted a bit. Everyone noticed this but they did not say much. They just thought that Shi Lang had entered the battle mode. Han Ming said, "Guys, give us some space. We are about to have a duel."
The people cleared up the surroundings and Han Ming said, "Instructor, could you please be the judge."
Lou Shin nodded and with a wave of her hand, a transparent spiritual barrier appeared around them. Shi Lang found that the place was a hundred meters square, it was enough for him to move around and fight with ease.
Lou Shin asked, "Shi Lang, do you know the rules?"
Shi Lang nodded and Lou Shin said, "No maiming, no killing, and no crippling. However, since swords and fists don't have eyes, some injuries are inevitable. Be careful."
Shi Lang bowed to her slightly and then assumed his battle stance as he looked at Han Ming and said, "Junior Shi Lang seeks guidance, senior sister Han."
Han Ming was surprised by the shift in his gaze but she did not back off and said, "Thank you for indulging me."
Then she took out her staff, and assumed her battle stance. Lou Shin said, "Begin!"
Shi Lang vanished from his spot about the same time as Han Ming, and the people were surprised. The young man from earlier, Yao, commented, "His reaction is quite fast."
Suddenly, a plethora of green vines exploded from the ground below, and a disciple said, "It's over, this is Senior Sister Han's vine forest. He will be grappled and trapped inside."
However, as soon as the person finished speaking, streaks of golden lightning flashed in the ring and the vines were vaporized. They were constructed by spiritual energy. The people gasped, but then suddenly someone asked, "Why haven't I heard any clashes yet? Also, why can't I see them clearly?"
Someone explained, "Shi Lang is moving too fast. He is faster than Senior Sister Han and she is being forced to attack her while he is only dodging it all."
Yao scoffed and opened his mouth when suddenly, a loud boom echoed in the surroundings. Shi Lang appeared in the void with his spear glowing with golden lightning, and Han Ming was pushed ten meters away.
Shi Lang said, "Drunken Lightning Dragon."
He moved forward with unsteady and unpredictable footwork, as if he was drunk and while he was wobbling around his spear was akin to a snake that would always find its, way around to strike Han Ming. After a few minutes, Shi Lang finished his dance, and his spear came to a stop.
Han Ming was panting and she had cold sweat on her face. Just now, Shi Lang fought her with the intensity so strong that if it was a real life and death situation, she would have died.