C73 Heavenly Eye

It wasn't just Liang Qi and his group who were in disbelief. In fact, at that moment, even the Sect Master and Elders of the Flying Cloud Sect found it hard to believe what they were seeing!

The Master of the Flying Cloud Sect had been using the Heavenly Eye to survey the Grade A, B, and C Cultivation Rooms. Eventually, he directed the Heavenly Eye toward the Grade D Cultivation Room. It was then that the Heavenly Eye inadvertently scanned the corridor of the Grade C Cultivation Room.

As a result, the Master of the Flying Cloud Sect and the other Elders had all witnessed Yu Kun's recent display of power.

What astonished the Sect Master and the Elders wasn't merely Yu Kun's ability to defeat those Inner Sect disciples, but the fact that Yu Kun had tapped into the power of a Martial Soul!

After a brief silence, the Master of the Flying Cloud Sect spoke up, "I've never second-guessed my judgment. But now, I need an explanation from you all. That was a Martial Soul we saw, wasn't it?"

Han Guangming remained silent, though he was profoundly astounded.

Han Guangming was not only Yaen Changge's Master but also a scion of a noble family. Moreover, he was the craftsman of his own noble lineage, holding a title in the Chuhan Country.

Typically, like-minded individuals flock together. Han Guangming, much like Changge, looked down upon disciples from humble origins and had never taken any as his students.

This was precisely why Han Guangming had previously supported Changge in an attempt to suppress Yu Kun.

But now, witnessing Yu Kun actually manifest a Martial Soul, Han Guangming's amazement was beyond words.

And it wasn't just Han Guangming. Zhou Xingtian was equally taken aback.

"A Martial Soul? That seems to be a Martial Soul unlike any I've ever encountered! It's certainly not a lowly Grade One Martial Soul, but neither is it a Grade Two or even a Grade Three Martial Soul that I'm familiar with. This suggests that it could very well be a Martial Soul that has never been seen before!"

Noticing everyone's eyes on him, Zhou Xingtian cleared his throat and ventured, "I have a theory. There's no precedent for someone who couldn't condense a Martial Soul to suddenly do so. The only plausible explanation is that he has condensed a Martial Soul that has never been documented, which is why the Flying Cloud Tower concluded he was incapable of condensing one!"

"Because the Flying Cloud Tower couldn't discern the nature of the Martial Soul he might manifest!"

This revelation hit everyone like a ton of bricks.

Although the Flying Cloud Tower is part of the Flying Cloud Sect, every sect has similar facilities to assess the aptitude of a Martial Soul! The varieties of Martial Souls have long been established. Whatever the quality, the Martial Soul a warrior could manifest would be one of the nine recognized types.

Yet, there are those rare individuals in the world who defy convention, capable of manifesting a Martial Soul that has never been documented.

Kong Qingxuan's voice was slightly hoarse as she explained, "An anomalous Martial Soul. Only three kinds of people can manifest such a thing! The first is a natural-born genius, destined to become a master. The second is an unparalleled talent, who reaches the pinnacle by overcoming all obstacles. The third is someone who stumbles upon success by sheer fluke, destined for a life of obscurity."

Kong Qingxuan left it at that, unable to place Yu Kun in any of these categories.

The Sect Master of the Flying Cloud Sect had remained silent, absorbing the Elders' explanations.

It was only after Kong Qingxuan finished that the Sect Master spoke, "The fact that this individual can manifest an unrecorded, anomalous Martial Soul is of great significance. If he were unable to manifest a Martial Soul at all, that would be one thing. But since he can, and it's a Martial Soul never seen before, he cannot be allowed to remain with Hee Dongqing. Who among you is willing to take him as a disciple?"

Silence fell upon the group.

Each had their own criteria for judgment. They had all witnessed Yu Kun's failure to manifest a Martial Soul at the Test Square, leading them to dismiss his potential. Ironically, it was Hee Dongqing, who had nothing, that accepted Yu Kun. Without that, Yu Kun wouldn't have had a chance at becoming an Inner Sect disciple, and might have even been expelled from the Flying Cloud Sect.

Now, the prospect of them accepting him as a disciple was clearly out of the question.

Observing the Elders' reluctance, the Sect Master of the Flying Cloud Sect let out a sigh.

"Forget it. I suspect that anyone who can utter such words carries a measure of pride. It's clear he won't be swayed by you."

The Sect Master rose to his feet and declared, "I shall go myself."

The Elders gasped in surprise, one blurting out, "Sect Master! Have you thought this through? We're only considering him for the Inner Sect, but your offer carries more weight."

If the Sect Master took him as a disciple, he would become a Direct Disciple!

His standing would be above the Inner Sect disciples!

Shaking his head, the Sect Master sighed, "Given his demonstrated abilities and the unique Martial Soul he's forging, he's earned the right to be a Direct Disciple. We can enhance his cultivation, but talent is irreplaceable! If you're unable to step in, then it falls to me."

With those words, the Master of the Flying Cloud Sect turned and left the secret chamber.

The others remained behind, unable to follow, their attention returning to the Heavenly Eye.

But just then, the Heavenly Eye revealed another anomaly.

Han Guangming watched with a particularly curious gaze.

For there, within the Heavenly Eye's vision, appeared a figure.

Yan Changge.

"Yan Changge."

Confronted by Yan Changge, Yu Kun flexed his fingers and inquired calmly, "Do you intend to keep me here?"

With a dark scowl, Yan Changge demanded, "Who gave you permission to enter the Cultivation Room?"

"Is the Cultivation Room the property of the Flying Cloud Sect or the Yaen family?" retorted Yu Kun. "If they can enter, why can't I?"

He gestured dismissively towards Liang Qi and the others.

Yan Changge's face darkened further.

"I'm not sure how you managed to best them, but now that you've encountered me, you won't be leaving today. Your entry into the Inner Sect is a personal affront!"

Yu Kun chuckled.

"The Inner Sect must have its share of the impoverished. Do you plan to crush them all?"

"I would ignore the commoners," Yan Changge's face twisted with disdain, "but you are a different case. You dare to covet noble blood, harboring indecent thoughts towards my cousin. You're not like the rest. You deserve death!"

Yaen Changge left one thing unsaid: he had noticed something off about Yaen Hongling's demeanor.

Despite her usual coldness, Yaen Hongling's behavior towards Yu Kun seemed unusually peculiar.

Yaen Changge knew all too well what this implied, and it was this very realization that fueled his exceptional rage!

Yu Kun let out a resigned sigh.

"It looks like we won't be able to settle this today. You've been in the Inner Sect for years, but don't think for a moment that beating me will be easy. If you're intent on stopping me, let your strength do the talking!"

Empowered by the Leviathan-roc Martial Soul, Yu Kun was brimming with confidence for the confrontation with Yaen Changge.

Relying on the might of the Leviathan-roc Martial Soul, Yu Kun was convinced that even if victory eluded him, defeat was not an option.