During the conference, there were various activities, receptions, and exchanges.
But most of them have no luck with people like Lin Zheyu who have no background.
They were just brought in. Although they have the qualifications to participate in the martial arts exchange conference, they are just here to see the world.
The core of the conference has nothing to do with them.
"Brother Zhao, the conference has already begun, why don't you get on the stage?"
"If you become famous in one battle and are favored by other forces or sects, you will leap over the dragon gate." Li Yanming said with a smile.
He raised his glass and toasted Lin Zheyu.
Li Mengxi and the others went to attend the Wuji Sect's banquet. Neither of them were descendants of the Li family, so they couldn't follow them in.
Even if they are children of aristocratic families, only those direct descendants and genius disciples are eligible to enter, not everyone can enter.
This kind of martial arts exchange conference is a conference for disciples from various forces and sects to exchange ideas and increase their knowledge.
It is also an opportunity for them to make friends and expand their network.
Although Lin Zheyu felt a little pity, he didn't really care.
Being able to blend into this circle is already very good. Now that the skills are available, all that's left is to slowly improve your strength.
"Don't worry, the really powerful ones haven't taken action yet, so going up now is just a waste of energy."
Lin Zheyu shook his head and said.
He slowly sipped tea and listened to the stories told by the storyteller, feeling that life was very comfortable.
This kind of life, which is as plain as water and gradually accumulates strength, is very good.
"You are really patient."
"If I didn't know your details, it would be unimaginable that you could comprehend the seeds of domineering true meaning." Li Yanming said.
"Domineering is not bellicose."
"Only those from the God of War Sect are militants. I am a good person who loves peace." Lin Zheyu said with a smile.
"I really envy those children from aristocratic families!"
"I heard that at last night's banquet, several powerful masters exchanged ideas and expounded on their methods."
"The younger generation of disciples present have gained a lot of inspiration and insights. If they can embark on the path of becoming a master in the future, it will be much smoother."
"This is the real core of the martial arts exchange conference. We people are just here to join in the fun."
Li Yanming sighed.
From his words, we can hear his envy for the children of those aristocratic families and sects, and his helplessness and dissatisfaction with his own background.
Lin Zheyu heard him complain like this more than once.
"Why think so much? How many people can really become a grandmaster?" Lin Zheyu shook his head and said freely.
"Haha, Brother Zhao still sees things thoroughly."
"With Brother Zhao's qualifications and understanding, his future achievements will definitely not be inferior to mine."
"Brother Zhao, have you ever thought about which sect you want to join or join other aristocratic families?" Li Yanming asked casually.
"I have no plans for this moment."
"Those top sects do not accept warriors of my age."
"The inferior sects are not willing to be restrained in order to join them. As for joining other aristocratic families, that's even more forgettable."
Lin Zheyu picked up the wine, gestured to Li Yanming, and said with a faint smile.
"Brother Zhao's character is really unruly, free and easy."
"However, the road to martial arts is full of thorns and difficulties. Without someone to guide you and without enough training resources, it will be too difficult to achieve something."
"Although I admire Brother Zhao's character, I would like to advise Brother Zhao to seize the opportunity immediately. Don't miss it and regret it later."
Li Yanming said somewhat meaningfully.
Lin Zheyu smiled slightly and did not answer his words, but drank a drink silently.
This guy gave him the feeling that something was wrong.
The friendship between the two is obviously not deep, just a nod of acquaintance, but the other party shows that he is sincerely interested in him.
We are all adults, and we are no longer the age when we were young and without scheming.
Lin Zheyu guessed that the other party might have other purposes.
However, he didn't point it out. If the other party didn't say it, he wouldn't say it either. He just didn't pick up Li Yanming's words.
……
"It's so sudden. I heard that the entire Southern Barbarian region fell and was occupied by the Jiuyou Sect."
In the tea house, someone said in a surprised and uncertain tone.
"What, such a thing could happen?" the companion on the side asked in shock.
His voice rose several times, attracting the attention of others.
Even Lin Zheyu looked over curiously.
Those who can enter Wuji Villa are all respectable people.
Although most of the people sitting in the teahouse today are not qualified to participate in Wuji Sect banquets, their circle is also out of reach of ordinary people.
Lin Zheyu was very interested in many of the things these people talked about.
"Are you kidding? The Wei Dynasty sent so many troops there, and a large number of experts went with them. How can they break through the defense line?"
"Really, why did I lie to you!"
"I have friends in the God of War Sect. This group of militants from the God of War Sect has sent many talented disciples to follow the army to fight on the front lines."
"The latest news they sent back is that the entire southern barbarian region has fallen."
"The ancient demon clan and the Jiuyou Sect have joined forces, coupled with the restraint of the barbarians in the north, the harassment of the sea clan in the east, and the rebellion of the demons in the west, the Wei Dynasty is simply distracted and unable to do anything."
The person who broke the news said with confidence.
"The news will probably spread soon."
"The core members of the big sects and aristocratic families have known about it for a long time. You can get a lot of information just by asking around."
Lin Zheyu's perception is so sensitive that he can hear the conversations of several people clearly.
He was extremely shocked.
When I left Bafang City half a year ago, Bafang City was peaceful, without any news of war.
Even at the speed at which Jiuyou Sect attacks the city, it will take at least several years to reach Bafang City.
"Brother Zhao, where are you going?"
Li Yanming saw Lin Zheyu standing up and asked curiously.
Their location was a bit far away from the people they just talked to. Li Yanming's perception ability was relatively poor and he didn't hear the conversation of those people.
He noticed an exclamation coming from the distance, but didn't feel anything was wrong.
Such exclamations can be seen everywhere in the Wuji Sect, which is full of warriors.
"I'll go over there. Brother Yan Ming, please sit down for a while."
Lin Zheyu turned around and said something, and walked straight towards the people talking.
Many good-hearted warriors came around and joined in the conversation.
"Yes, it should have fallen half a month or a month ago."
"The caravan we sent to the Nanman area should have returned a month ago, but there has been no news yet."
"Since half a month ago, there have been fewer and fewer caravans coming out of the Nanman area. There is not even a single caravan these days."
"Many people have speculated that a powerful demon may have appeared along the way of the caravan."
"I didn't expect that the entire southern barbarian region fell. It's incredible!"
A strong man echoed.
"My friend, you said that the Southern Barbarians have fallen, and no one in such a large area has escaped to spread the news?"
Lin Zheyu squeezed into the crowd and asked.
Some of his former friends, masters, and senior brothers were still in Bafang City, and he felt a little worried.
If the entire area fell, I wonder if they would be okay now.
"How could it be spread?"
"The powerful men of the ancient demon clan secretly sneaked into the Wei Dynasty and cut off the connection between the Southern Barbarians and the Central Plains."
"The troops sent by the Wei Dynasty to the front are all trapped, and it is impossible for ordinary people to escape." The man shook his head and said.
"What kind of race is the ancient demon clan? Are they very strong?"
Lin Zheyu asked.
He has just been involved in this circle and doesn’t know much about many things.
If this man hadn't mentioned it, Lin Zheyu would have never even heard of the ancient demon clan.
"Of course it's very strong."
"This is a group of terrifying creatures that were transformed from alien beasts into demons. Each member is extremely terrifying in strength."
"I didn't expect that the ancient demon clan, which has always been at odds with the Jiuyou Sect, would actually cooperate with the Jiuyou Sect."
The man said with emotion.
Previously, the Nine Nether Sect had kept the Southern Barbarian region as stable as Mount Tai because of the control of the Ancient Demon Clan.
Even without the control of the ancient demon clan, the Wei army can still suppress the Southern Barbarians.
But what is unexpected is that the ancient demon clan and the Jiuyou Sect have cooperated!
"Brother Zhao, do you have friends in the Nanman area?" Li Yanming asked.
He saw Lin Zheyu walking towards here, so he followed him curiously.
Regarding the news about Zhao Hao's vest, he was the one who led the investigation, so he knows it very well.
They speculated that Zhao Hao was probably born in the Southern Barbarian region.
"I went to the Nanman area to travel around for a few years and made some friends."
"I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, I would be directly captured by the Jiuyou Sect. Things really are unpredictable!"
“I don’t know how they are doing now.”
Lin Zheyu said half truthfully.
It’s true to lament that things are impermanent, but it’s false to say that I just went to the Nanman area for fun.
Jiuyou Sect, demons, and now a clan of ancient demons who have become spirits have emerged. Lin Zheyu feels more and more that the world is not as simple as it seems.
This world is like a ruined world of cultivating immortals.
Immortality is not shown, martial arts is respected.
"Don't worry, their lives will not be in danger."
"The Jiuyou Sect captured the Southern Barbarians in order to increase population and collect faith."
"Ordinary people generally don't have any life-threatening danger, but when we see it again next time, things may be different."
"Anyone who has been brainwashed by the Jiuyou Sect and believes in the Jiuyou Demon God will have a great impact on their spiritual will."
Li Yanming shook his head and said.
He has stayed in the Li family since he was a child and knows many secrets of this world better than Lin Zheyu.
"Brother Yanming, how much do you know about Jiuyou Sect? Can you introduce it to me?"
"When I traveled to Nanman, I once saw the Nine Nether Sect taking in refugees."
"They carved out a living place in the mountains and carved a huge statue out of trees."
"That statue of gods and demons looks extremely mysterious, as if you can see real gods and demons. It's extremely terrifying."
"What kind of power is this that can produce such a vision?"
Lin Zheyu returned to his original position and inquired.
The Southern Barbarians have fallen, and worrying is of no use.
Even Da Wei couldn't defend it. With his current strength, even in the past, it was just a food delivery.
What Lin Zheyu is worried about is what will happen if the Wei Dynasty cannot even defend the Central Plains.
"Nine Nether Sect..."
"I don't know much about this cult."
Li Yanming drank it all in one gulp and gave Lin Zheyu a refill. The two clinked a glass before continuing:
"The Nine Nether Sect is a powerful sect that has existed since ancient times. The specific time cannot be determined."
"What they believe in is the Nine Nether Demon God and the thirty-six demon kings who sat down with the demon god."
"As long as you are pious enough, you can receive rewards from the devil, which can directly improve your strength or extend your life. It is extremely magical."
"The visions of the statues of gods and demons you see are the shadows of power projected by the Nine Nether Demon Gods under the influence of the power of faith."
"Fortunately, the statue of the devil you encountered was just erected, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to escape."
"The more nourishment it receives from the power of faith, and the longer it lasts, the more magical the statues of gods and demons will become."
"Legend has it that every mature demon god statue is a clone of the Nine Nether Demon God."
Li Yanming said.
"Is there really such a terrifying existence as the Nine Nether Demon God in this world?" Lin Zheyu frowned slightly and continued to ask.
"Of course."
"But these have nothing to do with us."
"As long as the Wei Dynasty exists, we will not be threatened by other forces such as barbarians, demons, ancient demons, and the Nine Nether Sect."
Li Yanming smiled, without much worry in his heart.
"But even the Southern Barbarians have fallen, and then it's the Central Plains' turn." Lin Zheyu said.
"What is the Nanman region?"
"That area was originally snatched from the hands of the Jiuyou Sect."
"The population, troops, and resources of the Wei Dynasty are all concentrated in the Central Plains, while the population and resources of the Southern Barbarians are less than one percent."
"How can it be compared with the Central Plains."
Li Yanming shook his head and said.
"Then the Wei Dynasty just watched the Southern Barbarians fall into the hands of the Jiuyou Sect and remained indifferent?"
Lin Zheyu asked.
"Who knows."
Li Yanming chuckled and said: "How can it be the turn of little people like us to guess and decide on this kind of thing?"
"Oh, it's true, our strength is still too weak."
Lin Zheyu sighed and drank the wine in one gulp.
The originally good mood disappeared without a trace because of this sudden news.
If he hadn't come to this exchange meeting, it would have been several months before he wanted to get this news.
"Brother Yanming doesn't have to fall."
Lin Zheyu stopped Li Yanming from pouring wine: "Suddenly I'm not in the mood. I'll go for a walk. Please sit down for a while."
Walking out of the teahouse and looking at the golden sunshine, I suddenly felt that the sun today was a bit dazzling.
"It's still too weak!"
"The Nine Nether Demon Gods, the ancient demon clan, the northern barbarians, the western demons, and the eastern sea clan, the Wei Dynasty looks in danger!"
Lin Zheyu sighed.
Sometimes ignorance is a kind of happiness.
Ordinary people only know about the great Wei Dynasty and warriors, but most of them have never even heard of demons, let alone ancient demons, sea tribes and barbarians.
"I hope master, senior brother, and Mr. Xu will be fine."
"We can't take it easy anymore, we have to improve our strength as soon as possible."
"Otherwise, when the Wei Dynasty falls one day and its strength is not enough, it will become a weed in troubled times and be trampled on by others."
Lin Zheyu said secretly.
My good mood was ruined by the sudden news, and I lost the mood to leisurely drink tea and listen to books.
Originally, he had planned to relax for a few days at the martial arts exchange meeting because he had been staying at Li Mansion for more than two months.
Now, I am completely out of mood.
There is a sense of urgency in my heart.
After leaving the teahouse, Lin Zheyu walked towards the place where the exercises were sold.
As a martial arts exchange conference, there are many people selling various exercises, prescriptions, and secret techniques here.
Those who can enter here are all people with status, and true skills are not restricted.
However, Lin Zheyu didn't have much silver, only less than 80,000 taels.
The original 100,000 taels of silver were used to make tungsten gold gloves, but more than 30,000 taels were spent.
When we arrived at the market area, it was extremely lively.
Many warriors have set up street stalls to sell techniques, elixirs, and weapons that they cannot use.
Lin Zheyu changed his appearance and walked among the crowd. Whenever he saw someone selling exercises, he would go up and take a look.
"Friend, how can I sell this technique? Is it effective in gathering breath? Can it be hidden from detection by a master-level expert?"
Lin Zheyu stopped in front of a stall, picked up a cheat book introduction and asked.
"Chi..."
"My friend, are you kidding me? What kind of person is the Grandmaster? How could it be hidden from their perception?"
The stall owner laughed out loud.
Lin Zheyu glanced at him strangely, put down the technique, and turned around to leave.
Powerful breath gathering techniques are hard to find, and most of them cannot reach the level of true techniques.
As for the exercises at the true level, they are mainly combat-type exercises. Even if there are breath-condensing ones, the effect is not as strong as expected.
Most of them can only be used by warriors below Grandmaster.
According to those stall owners, the achievements of master-level warriors in martial arts have reached a terrifying level.
Only warriors who can establish a sect and create a new sect are qualified to be called masters.
It is very difficult to hide from a strong person with such strength.
Lin Zheyu continued to wander in the market.
He did discover a lot of interesting exercises, including body training, light exercises, hidden weapons, and poison methods.
Lin Zheyu has even seen the techniques to increase the total amount of qi and blood.
However, after he inquired about the price of the technique, he gave up the idea of purchasing it.
The technique to enhance the total amount of Qi and blood in the body requires one million taels of silver to buy.
Lin Zheyu doesn't even have one hundred thousand taels of silver on him.
"This Qi and Blood Realm Kung Fu is quite interesting, how can I sell it?"
Lin Zheyu visited more than 20 stalls and found an interesting exercise book.
The skill is called "Furnace Tempering Skill". It is not a real skill, but a body-building skill that can be practiced at the Qi and Blood Realm level and the Marrow Realm Realm.
Looking at the introduction, the inspiration for this exercise comes from the Qi and Blood Furnace of the Six Changes of Qi and Blood.
After the quality of Qi and blood changed six times, Qi and blood became extremely powerful. It can use the body as elixir, nutrients as firewood, Qi and blood as fire, transform into a furnace, and exercise the body...
This technique is inspired by it, allowing warriors without the Six Transformations of Qi and Blood to become as strong as possible.
Allowing warriors with Qi and blood changes of six or above to have a more powerful body.
"Your Majesty, you have good eyesight. This is an incredible exercise. Even among the many body-training exercises, it ranks high."
"The more times the quality of Qi and blood changes, the better the effect."
"The "Furnace Tempering Technique" can be said to be a technique that genius warriors must practice. It is a must for genius warriors to stand out from their competitors at the same level..."
Seeing the business, the stall owner talked non-stop.
"Stop, let's talk about the price directly."
"This kind of exercise is good, but it is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The practice process is extremely harmful to the body and requires time to cultivate."
"The time of a genius warrior is so precious, how can he possibly learn this kind of technique?"
Lin Zheyu said with an impatient look on his face.
There is a posture of turning around and leaving if the price is too expensive.
"Haha, the guest officer really has good taste."
"The practice of this technique is extremely violent and will indeed damage the body, but the effect is unquestionable."
"If you buy it back, you can use it to train your dead warriors, or warriors whose potential has been exhausted."
The stall owner smiled and still said enthusiastically.
He was always paying attention to Lin Zheyu's expression, and saw that Lin Zheyu was getting more and more impatient and was about to turn around and leave.
So why did he say: "Eight thousand, a total of eight thousand taels of silver."
"Five thousand, I won't buy it if it's too much."
Lin Zheyu put down the introduction to the exercises and turned around to leave.
"Okay, five thousand is five thousand, I'll sell you at a loss."
"See if there are any other techniques that catch your eye. If so, it will be cheaper for you if we do it together."
The stall owner gritted his teeth and said as if he had suffered a big loss.
"..."
"It's too expensive..."
Seeing the stall owner agreeing so readily, Lin Zheyu suddenly had this thought in his mind.
Just now he wanted to call out Three Thousand.
But because I had the idea in my mind that the exercises sold at the martial arts exchange meeting should be quite extraordinary, I hesitated and shouted out the price of five thousand.
Now it looks like maybe the stall owners in front of Liang Qian will sell it.
"Forget it, this skill is really good for me."
"If it can surpass the Nine Changes of Qi and Blood, then the effect of this technique will be even more powerful."
Lin Zheyu loves me and comforted me.
"Sir, would you like to take another look? There are also prescriptions, elixirs, weapons, soft armor..."
"Hey, sir, please go slowly..."
Hearing the voice coming from behind, Lin Zheyu couldn't help but speed up his pace.