Scripture Repository.

Wang Junze put down the sword manual in his hand, descended from the upstairs, walked to Elder Qiu, and bowed slightly as he said, "Elder Qiu, thank you for your help these past days. I'm truly grateful."

Upon hearing Wang Junze's words, Elder Qiu put down the scroll he was holding and looked at him, asking, "Have you finished the sword manuals?"

"Yes!"

Nodding slightly, Wang Junze replied softly, "A total of one hundred and twenty-seven sword manuals, I have read them all and gained much insight."

For over half a year, Wang Junze has scarcely rested, tirelessly studying these sword manuals every day. Elder Qiu took note of this diligence, gaining a favorable impression of Wang Junze.

"Too few!"

Shaking his head, Elder Qiu said quietly, "Although I don't know why you are going through these sword manuals, this number is far from enough. If you really wish to make progress, you need to read at least a thousand to achieve some level of accomplishment."

"I certainly understand this principle as well, but... it seems the sect doesn't possess that many sword manuals." Wang Junze replied with a bitter smile.

"The sect may not, but the Capital City does."

Nodding slightly, Elder Qiu replied calmly, "With your talent, breaking through to the Heaven-Stepping Realm won't be difficult. At that time, you can travel down the mountain. If given the chance, it's worth visiting the Capital City once; the Wenhua Pavilion has over a hundred thousand volumes. There, you should be able to find enough sword manuals."

"Thank you, Elder Qiu, for your guidance. If given the opportunity... I will definitely go!"

Wang Junze answered earnestly.

The Capital City, of course, is a place he must go, and that day won't be far off. However, whether there will be an opportunity or time to visit the Wenhua Pavilion then is uncertain.

But in any case, Elder Qiu's advice is well-intended, and Wang Junze must express his thanks.

"You may go!"

Waving his hand, Elder Qiu didn't say more, instead, he directly picked up the scroll again.

Looking at Elder Qiu, Wang Junze eventually suppressed his doubts and quietly withdrew.

In just half a year, he had reviewed over a hundred sword manuals at the Scripture Repository. But what about Elder Qiu?

According to Luo Qingxuan, the Elder might have stayed in the Scripture Pavilion for at least ten years. In such a long time, how many books has Elder Qiu read? It seems the whole library has almost been read through.

He himself was reading sword manuals with a strong purpose; so what about Elder Qiu? What is he reading?

Previously, Wang Junze had noticed that Elder Qiu read various miscellanies rather than cultivation methods. Do those books help with cultivation, or does Elder Qiu merely enjoy reading them?

Unfortunately, Elder Qiu doesn't seem keen on chatting more with Wang Junze, making it hard for him to inquire further.

"Junior Brother Wang, you're here just in time, the Sect Leader has sent a message requesting your immediate presence at the Sword Peak Hall."

Just as he stepped out of the Scripture Repository, a True Disciple approached.

Wang Junze remembered this True Disciple very well. His name was He Baojie, formidable in strength, and was the first one to defeat Wang Junze during the sect's grand competition.

"Brother He, do you know what this is about?"

Wang Junze asked with some surprise.

Zhou Dongfei, his master, rarely sought him out. Over the past half year, he had only been summoned a few times to discuss cultivation progress, and even then, it was merely a message without a set time.

Typically, it was Luo Qingxuan who came to him, not other True Disciples.

"It's not clear yet, but the Sect Leader has summoned all True Disciples this time, which suggests it's something important." He Baojie shook his head slightly.

Slightly stunned, Wang Junze recalled that during the previous sect grand competition, many disciples were punished with sword pool confinement. Among them, the two Heaven-Stepping Realm disciples defeated by him were punished for six months, and the timing was just right for their release.

Moments later, Wang Junze and He Baojie arrived at the main hall.

After a quick glance, Wang Junze realized that all True Disciples were present, except he had been away from Sword Peak and thus arrived the latest.

Instinctively, he glanced at Luo Qingxuan and noticed her expression was somewhat grave.

"Greetings, Master!"

Bowing slightly, Wang Junze ceremoniously paid his respects and retreated to the side, awaiting Zhou Dongfei's words.

"Alright, now that everyone is here, I'll get right to it... The reason I've summoned you all is that the Four Symbols Sect has arrived in the Northern Domain and will be visiting our sect tomorrow!"

Raising his head, Zhou Dongfei looked solemnly at the disciples and spoke in a deep voice.

The Four Symbols Sect?!

Wang Junze's heart skipped a beat as he processed the news. The Four Symbols Sect, like the Profound Moon Sword Sect, is also one of the Four Great Celestial Sects. However, considering its distance from the Northern Domain, ordinary cultivators know little about it.

Even Wang Junze only knew the name of the Four Symbols Sect; as for other matters, they were exceedingly unfamiliar.

Compared to Wang Junze, other True Disciples were much more familiar with the Four Symbols Sect, and their faces were not looking good.

What's the situation here?

Before Wang Junze could ask, Zhou Dongfei continued, "Why is everyone silent? Normally, you're all so proud and confident."

"..."

Faced with Zhou Dongfei's reprimand, not one of the True Disciples dared to raise their heads, let alone reply.

After contemplating for a moment, Wang Junze couldn't help but ask, "Master, are the people from the Four Symbols Sect here to compete with our disciples?"

With his gaze fixed on Wang Junze, Zhou Dongfei's expression softened slightly, and he continued, "It's an old tradition. Generally, every three years, the Four Symbols Sect sends True Disciples to engage in a match at our sect, where resources are typically wagered based on the match's outcome."

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze realized that wagering resources usually meant squeezing the opponent's resources. Judging by the Profound Moon Sword Sect disciples' reactions, it seems...

"Have we often lost more than won?"

Wang Junze tentatively asked again.

With a cold laugh, Zhou Dongfei replied harshly, "Last time, only your Senior Sister Luo won a single match! The time before that, we lost completely!"

"..."

What? Is it really that exaggerated?

Although Wang Junze had anticipated that the situation wouldn't be favorable, he didn't expect them to lose so miserably.

Considering both are part of the Four Great Celestial Sects, this gap seems oddly unbalanced!

"This time, we cannot be defeated again. The previous sect grand competition was meant for your reflection!" Zhou Dongfei stressed, "It's been half a year; have you made any progress?"

"The disciples will do their utmost!"

Sensing Zhou Dongfei's anger, the disciples could only comply awkwardly.

Saying they would do their utmost, but in reality... isn't this just a lack of confidence?

Wang Junze couldn't help but wonder how strong the disciples of the Four Symbols Sect were to make even the True Disciples of his sect hesitant to speak boldly.

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