Arriving under the cliff, Chi Yao found that what Yu Ziqi said was true, and the current entry test was indeed much simpler.
I saw that there were originally only a few vines hanging down, and there were many small depressions on the bare mountain wall. From a distance, there was no difference, but the difficulty of climbing was greatly reduced.
"Come on, I'll be waiting for you up there. As long as you can come up before sunset, it will be considered a pass."
Yu Ziqi encouraged a few people, and then he stretched out his figure, like a spiritual ape, and climbed to the top of the cliff with just a few pulls on the vine.
"One day, I can do this too..."
Shui Li looked at Yu Ziqi's movements, his eyes full of longing and ambition.
"There is still plenty of time before sunset."
Qiao Yu raised his head and looked at the direction of the sun. "We are tired from the long journey. My suggestion is to rest first and recover some strength before starting. Otherwise, it will be bad if you lose energy halfway through the climb."
It can be seen that his words are quite effective. The three boys from the same village all have no objections. Only Du Li has a different idea: "No need. Although the time given is very long, how long it took to complete the test should be the same."
As part of the assessment, I feel that I still have strength and don’t need to rest.”
After saying that, he walked to the cliff, stretched out his hand and pulled the end of the rattan, and then started climbing.
"well……"
Qiao Yu sighed upon seeing this, and did not try to persuade him again, but took the time to regain his energy.
As for Chi Yao, he did not rest. After all, he came here to get into the sight of the great elder of Shushan as quickly as possible, and to dig out the secrets of the sacred tree and Yu Yuan as a core disciple or even a true successor of the Taoism. Therefore, as long as he is not seen through,
Then of course it's how a genius behaves.
Grasping the cane, Chi Yao took a deep breath, and then quickly exchanged his arms and legs. There seemed to be a vague sense of special rhythm and rhythm, and each step was in the reserved pits, with great efficiency.
Extremely high. Although he started a step later than Du Li, he quickly surpassed him.
"Huh……"
Yu Ziqi, who was sitting on the top of the cliff, was originally planning to take a nap. After all, according to previous experience, those who came to be apprentices would have to wait until the sun began to set in the west before they could come up, especially since he had just observed that this time
There is no one who comes with inner strength.
But he just looked down casually out of habit, and suddenly let out a exclamation, and instantly lost all sleep.
And the center of his gaze was Chi Yao.
"With such a rhythm, this Bayao should be a good candidate for practicing ape fighting skills!"
The Ape Fighting Technique, also known as the Tengnuo Fighting Technique, is one of the basic physical training techniques in Shushan. As can be seen from the name, it is a martial art created by imitating the apes in the mountains. The key points are:
"More agile than apes, more ferocious than tigers and leopards", and is especially good at climbing and moving in the mountains.
It can even be said that if you don't practice this fighting skill well, even going up and down Shushan freely will be a problem.
After all, no one built any staircases and plank roads in this era, which was one of the important reasons why the Shushan Sect was able to survive under the iron heel of the Qin Army.
The mountain was too steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the army could not enter. At that time, there were no powerful Jianghu sects in the Qin State that could be used by the country, so it was ignored.
As one of Yu Yuan's guards, Yu Ziqi still has a sense of belonging to the Shushan sect. He also knows a little about the worries in the great elder's heart, so when he saw such a good young man appearing, he immediately felt no longer sleepy and started
He stared at Chi Yao intently.
"By the way, I can't be the only one who knows such good news. I have to tell the great elder!"
After a while, he suddenly slapped his forehead, turned around and flew away like the wind.
After a while, the great elder of Shushan who was holding a cane was actually called over by him!
This also shows the urgency in his heart.
"Great Elder, look, that is Bayao."
In fact, there is no need for Yu Ziqi to identify him, because Chi Yao's climbing progress is far ahead of others, and he has completed more than one-third.
"Okay! Okay!"
The great elder became more and more happy as he looked at it, and his old and furrowed face blossomed, "His name is Bayao, right? Ziqi, you can bring him to see me in a while. I will personally preside over his Yu Yuan trial tomorrow."
"ah?"
Yu Ziqi was stunned, "So fast?"
Generally speaking, disciples who pass the entry examination will first be taught the flying fighting technique, using this as a basis to build up their strength and hone their muscles. After a certain level, they will participate in the Yu Yuan Trial to determine whether they can be promoted to the Core True Inheritance.
"It's just Bayao, everyone else will follow the normal procedures."
The great elder waved his hand and said, "I do extraordinary things in extraordinary times. I have my own arrangements."
"yes."
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After noon, Qiao Yu and Shu Li also successfully climbed up. They looked at Chi Yao, who had been lying on the top of the mountain early and seemed to be recovering his strength, with envy and jealousy intertwined in their eyes.
"alright!"
Yu Ziqi looked down and said, "In this case, I declare that the entrance examination is over, and the three of you will be my Shushan disciples from today on."
"Thank you, senior brother."
Qiao Yu bowed first, and then asked hesitantly, "But there are still people down there, and the time is still..."
"That's too late."
Yu Ziqi shook his head, "With their progress, it's impossible to come up before sunset. Okay, come with me."
He led the three people to turn left and right, and when they encountered a place that needed to be climbed, they took them up one by one. Although the distance was longer, they walked very smoothly because of Yu Ziqi's assistance.
It seemed that he sensed the envy in their hearts. Yu Ziqi smiled and said: "As long as you practice our Shushan's flying fighting skills, you can be as relaxed as me in the future."
After climbing a few more hills, the others stopped and said, "That's where you live. Go and have a good rest. Bayao, come with me."
Under the confused gazes of Qiao Yu and Shui Li, Chi Yao followed Yu Ziqi to another place with a confused look on his face: "Go, someone wants to see you."
Yu Ziqi pointed ahead, where there was a big tree with entangled roots and a dense crown. Under the shade of the tree, one could vaguely see a hunchbacked figure.
Chi Yao walked forward alone, and after getting close to the tree trunk, he finally saw clearly that the man was the great elder of Shushan.
"Little guy, don't be afraid, come closer."
The great elder turned around, leaned on his crutch and said with a smile.
Chi Yao hesitated for a moment, then moved forward a few steps and asked tentatively: "Old man, may I ask who you are..."
"I, Yu Zhong, you can call me Great Elder now."
"So you are the great elder!"
Chi Yao was startled and quickly wanted to salute.
"No need to be polite,"
Yu Zhong stroked his sparse beard, walked around Chi Yao a few times, and stretched out his hands to pinch his arms and shoulders. The more he pinched, the brighter his eyes became. "Although you have never practiced cultivation, your muscles and bones have never been cultivated.
But it’s extremely perfect.”
"They all say that I am born with divine power."
Chi Yao scratched his head shyly.
"Are you born with divine power? I'm afraid it's more than that..."
Yu Zhong shook his head slightly, but after a close inspection, he became more and more satisfied with Chi Yao. What Shushan lacks now is such a genius!
He believes that the inheritance of Shushan is not inferior to that of the Yin Yang family, or even any sect. What is missing is just a person who can inherit it perfectly and truly exert it!
"Ba Yao, now there is an opportunity for you to call me master. Are you willing to try?"