Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 216: Choosing an Elder

「Star Pavilion」

Someone ran in, panic-stricken. "This is terrible! Something big has happened!"

"What’s the matter? Why are you so flustered?"

"That Lin Xuan... he entered the Heavenly Dao Tower!"

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

"Nonsense," a disciple scoffed. "He doesn’t have a spot. How could he possibly get in?"

The disciple who brought the news had an incredibly grim expression. "He’s in! He really went in! We saw it with our own eyes!"

What?

In an instant, the entire hall fell silent. The people from Star Pavilion were all dumbfounded. The Pavilion Master was so furious he spat out a mouthful of blood.

「Wangyue Pavilion」

Everyone was sighing in disappointment.

"Sigh, so Lin Xuan didn’t get a spot in the end."

"What a pity. A true pity."

"I can’t accept this."

"Lin Xuan will be left in the dust by the other geniuses."

Just then, news arrived that Lin Xuan had entered the Heavenly Dao Tower.

What?

The elders of Wangyue Pavilion were completely stunned.

"Did I hear that correctly?"

"Lin Xuan actually entered the Heavenly Dao Tower? How did he manage that?"

"Where did he get a spot from?"

The Wangyue Pavilion Master also rushed out, throwing his head back and laughing with wild excitement.

"HAHAHAHAHA!"

The entire Wangyue Pavilion erupted into a joyous uproar. Tianyang Pavilion and Purple Mist Pavilion were in a similar state of shock. Everyone was stunned by this development.

「Inside the Heavenly Dao Tower」

Lin Xuan and his companions walked with a relaxed gait, their faces filled with joy. Behind them, the other geniuses were all dumbfounded. The disciples from Tianyang Pavilion and Purple Mist Pavilion were particularly baffled.

Lin Xuan just walked in like that? They felt as if they were dreaming.

As for the disciples from Star Pavilion, their faces were as grim as could be. Chu Yue’s expression, in particular, was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Soon, the group arrived in the depths of the Heavenly Dao Tower. Four figures stood there, all of them Grandmasters: the Grand Elder, Third Elder, Sixth Elder, and Ninth Elder. These four would be guiding their training. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

The first step was for the elders to select their disciples. After all, the four of them had different specializations; some excelled in Physique, some in Swordsmanship, and others in Body Technique. The disciples had to choose an elder based on their own circumstances to receive the best possible guidance.

Hua Yan looked toward the Sixth Elder. He specialized in Swordsmanship, which was also Hua Yan’s strength, so she hoped to receive his guidance.

The disciples from Star Pavilion all looked toward the Grand Elder and the Third Elder, as both had an excellent relationship with their pavilion. If they could study under either of them, they were sure to receive good instruction.

As for the Ninth Elder, few paid him any mind. They didn’t know much about him, only that he spent his years quietly training at Comprehension Cliff. Although he was a Grandmaster at a young age, he had rarely been seen in action. In everyone’s eyes, the Ninth Elder’s combat skills were likely subpar. These geniuses were set to participate in the upcoming Hidden Dragon Battle, where they would contend with all the prodigies of the Great Xia Country. They wanted to enhance their combat skills as much as possible, and since the Ninth Elder was not considered skilled in that area, none of them wanted to choose him.

At this moment, the Grand Elder spoke. "We will select our disciples first."

With that, he stepped forward to make the first pick. The surrounding crowd grew excited. The Grand Elder’s status was the highest, and his strength was undoubtedly the greatest. Everyone hoped to train under him.

The Grand Elder’s first choice was Chu Yue, followed by Shangguan Hao. The other members of Star Pavilion looked on with anticipation, but the Grand Elder did not choose any more of them. Instead, he selected another genius, Wei Wei from Purple Mist Pavilion, as well as Xu Tian from Tianyang Pavilion.

Tian Xing and the others sighed, disappointed not to have been chosen by the Grand Elder.

Next, the Third Elder began his selection. He chose Leng Rushuang and a few other disciples from Star Pavilion. In addition, he picked Mu Jin and Du Yun from Tianyang Pavilion, and several geniuses from Purple Mist Pavilion. As for Wangyue Pavilion, he didn’t choose a single one.

The remaining disciples grew nervous. There were only two elders left. Since the Ninth Elder was considered poor at combat skills, they didn’t want to follow him. This meant they had only one desirable chance left: the Sixth Elder. Many of them prayed silently, hoping to be chosen by him.

Then, the Sixth Elder began to choose. He first selected Hua Yan, followed by Mo Ling from Purple Mist Pavilion. He also picked Du Fei from Tianyang Pavilion, a few people from Star Pavilion, and two geniuses from Wangyue Pavilion: Yu Fei and Ye Qingwu.

Once the Sixth Elder had finished, the remaining disciples’ faces turned incredibly ugly. It seemed they would all be assigned to the Ninth Elder.

It’s over. The Ninth Elder isn’t good at combat skills; he can’t teach us anything. It’ll be impossible for us to improve now.

Tian Xing was so depressed he was on the verge of tears. He’d worked so hard to get into the Heavenly Dao Tower, only to end up following the Ninth Elder! He refused to accept it! But he didn’t dare voice his complaints, afraid the Ninth Elder would send him flying with a single slap. He could only bottle up his frustration.

Lin Xuan, who also hadn’t been chosen by the first three elders, wasn’t the least bit worried. On the contrary, he was looking forward to being with the Ninth Elder.

Lin Xuan lacked no combat skills; what he needed now was comprehension and insight into Martial Arts. He knew the Ninth Elder had guarded Comprehension Cliff for years. The man had to be an expert in martial arts comprehension. That was exactly what Lin Xuan needed to master the Cyan Dragon Sky Splitting Hand. This Ninth Elder might just provide a pleasant surprise.

Seeing this, Chu Yue sneered inwardly. So what if Lin Xuan got in? He won’t make much progress. The Ninth Elder is weak and has nothing to teach him. This month will be a complete waste for him. Thinking of this, her mood suddenly improved significantly.

Shangguan Hao and Leng Rushuang also wore gloating expressions as they watched.

Ye Qingwu, however, was extremely worried. She hadn’t expected Lin Xuan to be assigned to the Ninth Elder. This isn’t good news at all. But there was nothing she could do but sigh. It was already a miracle for Lin Xuan to get in. As for the rest, it was best not to hope for too much.

"Alright, I will now take you to your training grounds," the Grand Elder announced. He waved his hand, leading Chu Yue and the others away to the east.

The Third and Sixth Elders also departed with their groups, heading west and south respectively.

Only the Ninth Elder, Lin Xuan, and the remaining disciples were left standing in place. The others approached the Ninth Elder. Though they were unhappy, they didn’t dare say a word.

The Ninth Elder spoke calmly, "To achieve a high level in any martial art, honing your experience through combat is one aspect. However, personal insight is equally important. What I will teach you is personal insight into Martial Arts."

Hearing this, Tian Xing and the other geniuses felt extremely depressed.

What can we possibly comprehend in just one month? We want to learn combat techniques! That’s the only thing you can learn in such a short period. As for insight... it’s impossible to gain any meaningful comprehension in a month!

But Lin Xuan was overjoyed.

This is perfect! What I need right now is insight into Martial Arts!