Chapter 23: Innate Divine Peculiarity

Chapter 23: Innate Divine Peculiarity

"Qin Haoyu, from the Great Qin Dynasty's Huntian Dao Academy, possesses Radiant Eyes that emit intense light, capable of dispelling illusions and causing temporary blindness..."

"Yan Ling, from the Great Wind Nation's Huntian Dao Academy, has a Wind Spirit Body, granting her exceptional agility and speed when moving with the wind..."

"Fan Quan, from Thousand Wood City's Huntian Dao Academy, possesses Illusion Pupils that can trap others in illusions when activated..."

"Lei Gang, from Sky Battle City's Huntian Dao Academy, has Iron Arms, incredibly strong and unbreakable..."

Listening to Jin Hongdang's words, Chen Feng and Li Xinyue were genuinely astonished, feeling as if their horizons had broadened.

"So... this is what they call an Innate Divine Peculiarity..." Chen Feng murmured inwardly.

Radiant Eyes, Wind Spirit Body, Illusion Pupils, Iron Arms—none of these were traits an ordinary person could possess.

Of course, exceptional comprehension and an efficient physique for refining and absorbing medicinal pills could also be loosely considered a form of Innate Divine Peculiarity.

"I really wish I could witness them in action right now," Chen Feng mused, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Brother Chen, those with Innate Divine Peculiarities are undoubtedly prodigies. Their strength is more refined than that of ordinary martial artists, and their combat prowess is far superior," Jin Hongdang said with a grin. "The person you fought earlier had an exceptionally condensed force, clearly surpassing even the peak of the Ninth Level of the Body Forging Realm. He might also possess an Innate Divine Peculiarity."

Chen Feng's eyes narrowed slightly.

He had never considered the possibility that Ye Yunqi might have an Innate Divine Peculiarity.

"However, Brother Chen, your comprehension is outstanding, and your physique allows you to refine pills with remarkable efficiency. You are no less formidable than those with divine peculiarities," Jin Hongdang added with a laugh. "In that earlier exchange, you weren't going all out, were you?"

Chen Feng nodded without hesitation.

He had only used the Wind Shadow Nine Swords—his movement techniques, footwork, Wind Shadow Ten Swords, and Wind Shadow Annihilation Style remained untapped.

Of course, Chen Feng was well aware that Ye Yunqi had also held back.

But if it came to an all-out battle, Chen Feng harbored no fear.

Instead, he was deeply curious—did Ye Yunqi truly possess an Innate Divine Peculiarity? And if so, what was it?

According to Jin Hongdang's earlier explanation, some peculiarities were outwardly visible and easily perceived, while others remained concealed, undetectable unless actively manifested.

"Brother Jin, do you also possess a divine peculiarity?" Chen Feng suddenly asked.

Jin Hongdang chuckled but didn't answer. Yet, Chen Feng understood.

After a lively discussion, they each went their separate ways.

"Chen Feng, I... have mastered eight swords of the Wind Shadow Sword Technique, but I still can't grasp the ninth," Li Xinyue said as they walked, feeling somewhat embarrassed. She had once been Chen Feng's sword instructor, yet now she was the one seeking his guidance.

"Instructor, the essence of the Wind Shadow Sword Technique lies in..." Chen Feng replied without hesitation, immediately launching into an explanation.

Having advanced the Wind Shadow Sword Technique to the Wind Shadow Ten Swords and the Wind Shadow Annihilation Style, Chen Feng's understanding of this sword art had surpassed even that of its creator.

His explanation was profound yet simple, meticulously dissecting the mysteries of the Wind Shadow Sword Technique and presenting them clearly to Li Xinyue.

Direct and straightforward, it granted Li Xinyue a renewed and deeper comprehension of the technique.

Chen Feng did not hold back, not only imparting the mysteries of the Wind Shadow Nine Swords but also revealing the secrets of the Wind Shadow Ten Swords and the Wind Shadow Annihilation Style to Li Xinyue. To Chen Feng, Li Xinyue had stood by his side time and again during his hardships, defending and aiding him—a debt of gratitude he could not overlook. Though the Wind Shadow Ten Swords and the Wind Shadow Annihilation Style were extraordinary, they paled in comparison to the kindness Li Xinyue had shown him.

"Chen Feng, you’ve actually comprehended the Wind Shadow Sword Technique to such an extent..." After receiving Chen Feng’s teachings, Li Xinyue’s valiant face was filled with shock, her breath hitching repeatedly. She had thought she had already estimated Chen Feng’s abilities as highly as possible, yet she never imagined she had still underestimated him. For a moment, her heart was a whirlwind of complex emotions, yet brimming with joy.

"Instructor, if there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask," Chen Feng said after finishing his explanation.

"Alright," Li Xinyue replied, then added with a playful smile, "From now on, you can’t call me ‘Instructor’ anymore."

"Why?" Chen Feng asked in return.

"We’re no longer at the Huntian Dao Academy. We’re both disciples preparing to take the Huntian Sect’s entrance exam," Li Xinyue explained. "Besides, though I initially taught you the Wind Shadow Sword Technique, now you’re the one teaching me. Shouldn’t I be calling you ‘Instructor’ instead?"

"Ah..." Chen Feng was momentarily stunned before chuckling. "In that case, from now on, I’ll call you ‘Sister Yue.’"

"Good," Li Xinyue replied, her eyes sparkling with delight.

Chen Feng returned to his cabin to continue his cultivation and sword technique comprehension, while Li Xinyue retreated to her own cabin to meditate on the Wind Shadow Sword Technique he had imparted, striving to master the Wind Shadow Nine Swords by the time they arrived at the Huntian Sect. As for the Wind Shadow Ten Swords and the Wind Shadow Annihilation Style, she dared not hope for them yet.

On the Sky Patrol Giant Ship, every disciple of the Huntian Dao Academy was allotted a cabin. Though each was only a modest 10 square meters, they were private spaces, free from interference.

"If I’ve managed to comprehend the Wind Shadow Sword Technique up to the tenth sword, I can push further—to the eleventh, twelfth, and beyond..."

The Wind Shadow Annihilation Style, condensed from the Wind Shadow Ten Swords, was far more formidable than the one derived from the Wind Shadow Nine Swords. If he could refine the technique using the eleventh, twelfth, or even more swords, how terrifying would its power become? The possibilities seemed limitless.

In another cabin, Yang Xuening, her swollen face gradually healing from the ointment, still wore an expression of venomous resentment.

"Brother Yun, we can’t let Chen Feng live any longer. If we do, he might become a problem."

"Don’t worry. We can’t act on the Sky Patrol Giant Ship, but during the Huntian Sect’s assessment, I’ll at least become a core disciple. Even if Chen Feng gets lucky, he’ll only be an inner disciple at best—no match for me," Ye Yunqi said with a faint, supremely arrogant smile. "Besides, the Ye Family has many members within the Huntian Sect, some even in high positions."

"Exactly. That Chen Feng is just a nobody from a backwater town, with no connections in the Huntian Sect," Yang Xuening sneered, her face twisting into a cold, cruel grin. "When the time comes, he’ll learn what regret and despair truly mean. And when he’s cornered, the Chen Family will be wiped out alongside him."

...

Time flew by, and several days later, the Sky Patrol Giant Ship landed, welcoming another group of Huntian Dao Academy disciples aboard.

One of them had eyes that faintly glowed with golden light, sharp to the extreme, as if they could pierce through anything. Meeting their gaze felt like being stabbed by a blade, causing a sharp, stinging pain.

"Golden Spirit Body!" Jin Hongdang stood at a distance, his beady eyes narrowing before a smile spread across his plump face. "There are more and more Innate Divine Peculiarities these days."

Every time the Sky Patrol Giant Ship landed, a new group of Dao Academy disciples would join.

Thus, half a month passed.

"We're finally here," Li Xinyue murmured, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Chen Feng on the deck as they, along with the other disciples of the Dao Academy, gazed ahead.

Before them stood an ancient mountain of towering majesty, its peak piercing the heavens as if holding up the vast sky itself, exuding an overwhelming presence that dominated the world.

Endless mist swirled around the mountain, bathed in radiant light, dazzling and magnificent, as if concealing boundless and ineffable mysteries.

Floating islands hovered in the air, encircling the colossal ancient mountain like stars surrounding the moon.

Majestic giant birds soared through the mist, darting playfully among the densely scattered floating islands, their clear, sharp cries brimming with joy.

The sight before them... was nothing short of a celestial paradise.

The disciples from the hundreds of Huntian Dao Academies aboard the Sky Patrol Giant Ship had never witnessed such a divine spectacle before, and they were utterly stunned.

Even those with Innate Divine Peculiarities were left speechless, unable to contain their awe.

The Sky Patrol Giant Ship plunged deeper through the mist, gliding past one floating island after another as it raced toward the ancient mountain that stood firm against the earth and held up the sky.

The closer they got, the more profound and ancient the aura became, stretching endlessly between heaven and earth.

The kilometer-long Sky Patrol Giant Ship seemed minuscule in comparison, and the people aboard it felt as insignificant as dust.

"Chen Feng, we must pass the entrance exam and become formal disciples of the Huntian Sect. We must stay here to cultivate," Li Xinyue said, finally snapping out of her daze. She took a deep breath, her voice filled with unwavering determination.

Chen Feng's eyes gleamed with intensity, wholeheartedly agreeing with her words.

Had he never witnessed such a magnificent sight in his lifetime, perhaps he would have remained indifferent. But now that he had seen it with his own eyes, he could not ignore it—nor would he allow himself to miss this opportunity.

"The entrance exam!"

At the same time, waves of curiosity surged within Chen Feng—curiosity about the upcoming trial that awaited them.