C234 Martial Master Path(1)

Who is stronger, Woo Zhengyang or Moh Lunhui? Yuen Tianshan's question went unanswered. It wasn't just them; no one could provide an answer. Both individuals were shrouded in mystery.

One had a wild reputation and extraordinary combat skills, while the other had never lost, relying solely on a single martial technique. Yet, from start to finish, both revealed very little of their true capabilities.

Woo Zhengyang was somewhat more familiar to people. Many had witnessed his battles, especially those from the Profound Heaven Sect. The fight between Woo Zhengyang and Liu Tianli was seen by nearly everyone in the outer sect. Although the outcome was unexpected, Woo Zhengyang's performance wasn't particularly dazzling. Only those like Lee Yunsheng, who survived the Mystic Trace Realm, truly understood Woo Zhengyang's strength. To others, it remained a mystery.

The most intriguing part was that even in the Mystic Trace Realm, Woo Zhengyang might not have shown his full power. Throughout, he never used a weapon, yet upon his return, he carried a sword on his back, sparking much speculation.

As for Moh Lunhui, there's even less to say. As the top student of the outer division at the Heavenly Martial Academy, he surpassed expectations and refused any challenges. The skepticism and criticism towards Moh Lunhui had cooled from fervor to indifference over the years, becoming the norm. Moh Lunhui never explained or proved anything, rarely even making an appearance.

Suddenly, this nearly forgotten figure reappeared with unmatched strength, claiming the top spot at the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association. Many had witnessed Moh Lunhui's battles at the event, but his fighting style was strikingly simple—just a single finger technique, nothing more. Whether Moh Lunhui had other skills or if he was as formidable as he seemed remained a mystery to all.

The enigmatic nature of these two individuals made it hard to determine who was stronger. Yuen Tianshan felt relieved that Woo Zhengyang didn't accept the Number One Token, not because he rejected the apology, but because he was about to enter the inner circle. As Woo Zhengyang mentioned, even if he accepted it now, the token would eventually return to Yuen Tianshan once he joined the inner circle.

"Gather all the outer disciples and head to the Martial Master Path to support Senior Brother Woo!" Yuen Tianshan suddenly commanded.

The Martial Master Path! Achieving mastery in martial arts and stepping into the inner circle. The term "Path" held no deeper meaning here, as the Martial Master Path was literally just a road.

This world was vast and magnificent, especially the sect's foundation, which was carefully selected and uniquely privileged. The Profound Heaven Sect had thirty-six inner peaks and ninety-nine outer peaks. However, only a few of these outer peaks were designated for the outer circle, used for living, training, and other purposes. The rest were reserved for cultivating spiritual herbs and flowers, and for raising demonic beasts.

Compared to the new generation of outer disciples, these spiritual plants and demonic beasts are actually more important to the Profound Heaven Sect.

The Profound Arts Pavilion is located at the junction between the inner and outer peaks. However, on the outer peak side, there's only an entrance to the first floor, while the inner peak's entrance starts from the second floor.

On the side of the mountain where the Profound Arts Pavilion is located, there's a narrow path winding upward. This path is known among the outer disciples as the Martial Master Path.

The steepest part of the Martial Master Path is nearly vertical, with numerous obstacles along the way. A Nine-star Martial Disciple would definitely struggle to make it across, as one misstep could lead to a disastrous fall.

Only those who have mastered the Purple Mansion Spirit Platform, with their long-lasting true energy and ease of movement, can climb to the summit.

At the peak of the Martial Master Path lies the Hall of Inner Disciple Assessment, making the path itself the first test of the inner disciple examination!

Woo Zhengyang ascended the steps, initially finding it not too difficult. But as he climbed higher, the steps of the Martial Master Path became smaller and further apart. Where he could once take two steps at a time, he now had to take them one at a time.

Eventually, Woo Zhengyang had to lean forward with great effort, exerting himself with each step he took.

"Senior Brother Woo, keep it up!"

Suddenly, a unified cheer rose from below, especially the words "keep it up," which were so powerful that they startled Woo Zhengyang.

Woo Zhengyang glanced back and realized he had unknowingly reached halfway up the mountain. The Martial Master Path was the lowest of the inner peaks, standing at about 3,000 feet high, and he was already at 1,500 feet.

At the base of the mountain, a crowd of outer sect disciples stood densely packed, led by Yuen Tianshan, cheering Woo Zhengyang on with their heads tilted upward. The recent shouts had been so overwhelming that if Woo Zhengyang hadn’t had a steady mind, he might have slipped and fallen, ending up bedridden in the outer sect for a while, which would have been quite embarrassing.

Fortunately, he was only halfway up. If the crowd had suddenly started cheering just before he reached the summit, Woo Zhengyang would have been convinced that Yuen Tianshan was trying to sabotage him. Even if he didn’t fall, he would have gone down to confront him.