Transcending The Martial Peak - Chapter 112 Core Disciple

Standing in front of an ancient abode, Sheng Tian admired the mystic feeling emitted by the place before he stepped in together with the elder.

The abode of Sect Master was quite simple. It was a normal house with walls which seemed to be carved out of 10,000-year glacial ice. In the vast open area, the presence of a single aesthetic abode created a breathtaking panorama like it was a land from the frozen heaven.

The blue walls of the house were carved with various symbols of beasts, plants, and weapons. All of them seem to have one thing in common- they were using an Ice profound art.

Sheng Tian nodded his head in satisfaction as they approached the entrance of the abode. The elder who came with him also seem to appreciate the vista before he bowed and called out in respect

“Sect Master”

*Swish* In a second, a blue light flashed and a Middle-Aged Woman who seems to be in her 40s was standing in front of them.

She lightly nodded at the Elder and looked at Sheng Tian. Without even speaking a word, she brought huge pressure to the two people.

The Elder spoke carefully “Sect Master, this young disciple defeated someone two levels higher than his own in the test for Core disciple qualification.”

Sect Master Bing Ying looked at Sheng Tian coolly and spoke “I would promote your status when you can do defeat a young genius. And the higher your battle prowess, the higher would be the status you gain.

Sheng Tian replied with a “Yes” so as to give her some face.

Sect Master Bing Ying’s strong spirit sense swept across his body as she tried to verify if there are any treasures he is using to fake his cultivation.

With the allure of status of a core disciple, there have indeed been cases when disciples tried to cheat using profound treasures to show their cultivation lower than it actually is. Then they could easily become a core disciple.

Such treasures are rare but not non-existent. Showing one’s cultivation as lower than normal is relatively easy compared to the opposite. There are even some disguise arts which could do the same. However, not one such attempt was successful under the Sect Master’s keen spirit sense.

After finding no flaws in Sheng Tian’s cultivation base, Sect Master Bing Ying took out a communication talisman and ordered someone.

Soon, two young men and a young woman appeared. They all had cold faces and wearing the robes of Inner sect disciples. However, Sheng Tian sensed that they were at a higher grade compared to the usual disciples; be it inner or outer.

They all seemed to be around 17 years.

Sect Master Bing Ying turned to Sheng Tian and spoke coolly “These are the ‘genius’ disciples. Someone above the normal grade inner disciples.” Saying so, she waved her hand as she and the elder both were moved to a distance from the four people.

“Fight” an apathetic cold voice commanded.

Sheng Tian looked at the three disciples. Though they are stunned by his features, they were quick to recover. The female disciple didn’t act like the ones in the plaza and still maintained the same icy look. However, it is a fact that she avoided eye contact. Nevertheless, Sheng Tian was impressed by her will and self-control.

Checking out their cultivation, the short man with the spear was at the sixth level of Earth Realm, the sturdy young man was at the seventh level of Earth realm while the cold looking good looking beauty was at the eighth level of Earth Realm.

Grinning cheekily, Sheng Tian pointed his finger at the girl. “I choose you, cold lady.”

The girl, along with everyone present was stunned. However, the Sect master had only a very light reaction before she coldly nodded her head.

The girl looked at Sheng Tian and smiled coldly as she brandished her weapon, a pair of daggers. With blood-red light seeping out of their sharp tips, they slashed towards Sheng Tian as the female disciple used a profound art and pounced at him.

Sheng Tian’s eyes squinted a second before a thick killing intent filled the air. A sword which seemed to be soaked in blood appeared in his hand as he lashed at the incoming attack.

*boom* The girl took a step back and so did Sheng Tian, albeit, he did so for the sake of it.

The girl looked dumbfounded but her eyes soon shone with determination. She spun in mid-air as she shot towards him. The girl was at the eye of the tornado as the tornado was filled with extremely cold air.

The girl’s eyes became ruthless as her pair of daggers were positioned at the boundary of the tornado providing extreme Torque for the rotation increasing its destructive power exponentially.

Sheng Tian nodded his head lightly. This girl is indeed a ‘genius’. Let alone her own level, she might even defeat someone at the ninth level of Earth Realm.

This attack of hers is also very destructive as her opponent’s movements will be restricted by the sheer amount of pressure.

The chilling waves of air can form ice barriers at any moment and give her defense. While the most obvious trait would be its attacking power.

The girl can shoot countless ice daggers and sharp icicles at him fueled by profound energy.

This is indeed a great profound art.

Sheng Tian quickly analyzed in a split second, then chuckled lightly. Looking into those cold eyes, he immediately used Star Shadow steps without the invisibility function and arrived to her right side.

*Whoosh* the girl turned right and the next second, a rain of lethal icicles and dangerous daggers wrecked the area Sheng Tian arrived.

*Swish* The beautiful girl’s eyes narrowed as she found Sheng Tian missing.

A mocking laughter came from behind. The girl felt that she was being humiliated and shamed

in front of everyone.

gnashing her teeth in anger, she used her full strength, which could have been deadly to a otherwise normal cultivator of 4th level.

However, the guy she was facing was no ordinary one. He is probably the best description of NOT ORDINARY.

Sheng Tian once again escaped. With her spirit sense, she found him to her left. Without hesitation, she immediately shot to her left.

She missed again.

Back, left, right, above….it continued while time passed by as Sheng Tian was mocking her arrogantly while remaining completely unfazed through out the ordeal.

*Huff* * Huff*

The ice tornado got weaker with each passing second. Initially, it was only shaking with imbalance, but as time passed by, its radius and height decreased drastically.

Finally, due to the toll of the profound art on her fatigued body, the beautiful girl collapsed onto her knees and was huffing and puffing to catch breath.

*Tap* *Tap* *Tap*

Sounds of light footsteps sounded. The beautiful girl lifted her head to see the otherworldly Sheng Tian looking down at her, straight into her eyes.

She averted his gaze and tried to muster some profound energy to attack him.

*Shh* A bright red light flashed as a light blood mark appeared on the beautiful girl’s slender neck.

The girl stopped in her tracks seeing the thin trail of her blood flowing down the blade of the sword

Sheng Tian watched at her with an amused face. After looking at her sour expression, he withdrew his sword.

Slowly, he spoke” Beautiful young lady, remember the lesson you learnt today carefully. Your profound art is very powerful, but it consumes high amounts of profound energy.

You were enraged by my mocking and attacked continously. But you could do nothing when I outclassed your attack speed.

As I continued to provoke you, you continued being provoked. If this was a real battle of life&death, your slender neck would have been an offering to my blade.

The mental state of a cultivator is something that can make or break your path of cultivation, for the strongest battles of the world are first won in mind before on the world itself. You should develop a keen mental state and be calm all the times.” he smiled gently as he took one last look at her before walking towards the Sect Master.

The beautiful girl who was stunned by his words was caught off guard by his dazzling smile as she felt like losing herself in the moment.

Sheng Tian slowly arrived in front of the Sect Master, her expression unreadable. However, she waved her hands as a set of robes and an identity token belonging to a core disciple stature appeared in Sheng Tian’s hands.

Sheng Tian grinned happily.

Suddenly, an arrogant laughter sounded out “Haha, didn’t I win my bet little sister? I told you that this fellow could not take it down and will be a core disciple within three days. Now, come on and show me where you hid my 203rd collection of beauties panties and bras.”

Upon hearing the familiar tone from those words; Sheng Tian’s face darkened as he turned to the Perverted Old Man who appeared God knows when and shouted with rage and indignation with a face full of honesty ” You dishonest perverted Old Man! How can you use me as a part of your bet without giving me any of the rewards at all? I shall take half of the panties and bras of my choice with reluctance as compensation.”

Everyone’s face darkened when they heard these words.

Big bro, who is more dishonest and perverted between the two of you?

You both are perverted beings who are totally shameless!

The Young Woman in particular, was thinking of how Sheng Tian advised her about a cultivator’s mental state as she looked at how easily Sheng Tian changed his mood.

Aii, it’s truly difficult to follow but easy to teach.