C246 There Is a Girl Named Ruyan in the Lau Family(1)

In a world unlike any other, the rules are different. As the essence of the world shifts, so do its rules, subtly but surely. Here, strength reigns supreme, and power is the ultimate measure of respect. Whether individuals or sects, everyone strives to grow stronger. Having a formidable opponent is only beneficial on this path, as pressure can lead to breakthroughs. Without it, one risks stagnation, like a frog slowly boiled in water.

At the Profound Heaven Sect, it's common for outer disciples to challenge and push each other. Within the inner circle, these rivalries are even more pronounced. Two factions, the Profound Group and the Heaven Group, were established for inner disciples. An unwritten rule dictates that the top two inner disciples must lead these factions. This setup encourages competition for leadership roles within each group and fosters rivalry between the two.

The aim is to deepen conflicts and prevent any one faction from dominating. Similar dynamics exist in other sects, including the Heavenly Martial Sect, to motivate disciples and unlock their potential. According to the mysterious analysis of the steward guarding the second floor of the Profound Arts Pavilion, the Heavenly Martial Sect has not absorbed the sects of the four nations over the years. Instead, it allows them to counterbalance each other, driven by the same philosophy.

Similar events include family feuds, battles for leadership, and even changes in the throne. The Heavenly Martial Sect aims to inspire everyone's potential, seeking individuals with exceptional talent and character. The Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association is their way of casting a wide net.

At this point, the steward hesitated to continue, as it touched on too many secrets. As for Woo Zhengyang, the steward had only two words to describe him: a maverick!

In the Profound Heaven Sect, new inner disciples typically choose a faction to join. Woo Zhengyang, however, didn't align with any group. Instead, he managed to severely offend two factions by beating their members half to death.

Over the past few days, Woo Zhengyang has thoroughly reviewed the martial techniques on the second floor of the Profound Arts Pavilion. The steward in charge there has become quite familiar with Woo Zhengyang and has repeatedly recommended techniques for cultivating energy.

According to him, many regret that Woo Zhengyang is focused on body strengthening instead. Otherwise, his achievements would be limitless, and he might even become the next Sect Master of the Profound Heaven Sect. Little did he know, the position of Sect Master was never Woo Zhengyang's goal. The techniques he recommended were insignificant to someone like Woo Zhengyang, who possesses the "Sword Sacrifice to Shatter the Void" technique.

As Woo Zhengyang advanced in his cultivation, he increasingly recognized the formidable power of the "Sword Sacrifice to Break Illusions Technique." The creator of this technique was undoubtedly a genius of extraordinary talent. Despite his current level of soul energy, Woo Zhengyang couldn't penetrate the barriers of this technique within his soul sea, only able to access the methods of the Reality Condensing Stage.

Unable to glimpse the cultivation methods beyond this stage or understand the full extent of its power once mastered, Woo Zhengyang couldn't determine the technique's true rank. However, given its current strength and its span across two stages, it was undoubtedly of a high caliber, possibly even beyond the ordinary ranks.

With the "Sword Sacrifice to Break Illusions Technique" in his possession, even the third-tier cultivation methods from the Profound Arts Pavilion wouldn't tempt him, let alone those of the second tier. Woo Zhengyang continued to browse various martial arts techniques aimlessly, much to the dismay of the attendant, who abandoned any hope of persuading him to reconsider his path.

As he perused, Woo Zhengyang kept a constant watch on the golden vortex within his soul sea, but unfortunately, it remained unchanged. At this point, Woo Zhengyang had to admit that his efforts to enter the inner sect had been in vain.

Several days passed, and Woo Zhengyang found himself uninterested in visiting the Profound Arts Pavilion. Helian Bozhong, Fu Chuan, and their group hadn't caused him any more trouble. The families of the twenty-five clan leaders he had defeated remained eerily silent. Moh Lunhui was nowhere to be seen, and the person Woo Zhengyang eagerly awaited, Nie Fengyu, hadn't returned.

One day, someone brought a message to Woo Zhengyang, saying there was a visitor at the gate. Expecting an adversary, he prepared himself for a confrontation. To his surprise, the visitor was a lone woman, appearing to be a Nine-star Martial Disciple. She wore a pink outfit, her natural beauty striking despite her anxious expression.

"Are you Cousin Zhengyang?" she asked, a hint of relief breaking through her worried demeanor as she saw him approach.

"Are you... Cousin Ruyan?" Woo Zhengyang asked uncertainly.

Lau Ruyan was the youngest daughter of his uncle, Lau Qinghan.