Chapter 25

But not far away, two slender figures approached.

The one leading.

White robes brighter than snow, graceful and elegant.

Exuding the air of a young noble.

"Junior Brother Meng!"

In the crowd, one person froze.

It was Xia Han!

At this moment, all his injuries had long since healed, even improved somewhat; before long, he would be able to start considering the matter of breaking through to the Aperture Opening Realm.

After all, he had already lingered at the 8th stage of the Meridian Realm for many years.

Paying no heed to the gazes of everyone.

Meng Zhangqing placed his right hand on the long sword at his waist and slowly walked before the Elder.

"Greetings, Elder."

Meng Zhangqing slightly cupped his hands.

Within the Zong Sect, even an Outer Sect Elder was a being of extremely high status.

Not the slightest disrespect was permitted.

After paying his respects, Meng Zhangqing looked to the Elder's side.

His character panel immediately appeared.

Basic Information:

【Name: Sun Haishan】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: 9th stage of the Aperture Realm】

Attribute Information:

【Bone Structure: Grade Four】

【Comprehension: Average】

【Martial Arts: "Breaking Clouds Spear" (Minor Mastery), "Eight-Inch Step" (Minor Mastery)】

【...】

"The attributes are merely average; it seems that without a fortuitous encounter, a Grade Four bone structure can cultivate at most to the 9th stage of the Aperture Realm; with good luck, one might perhaps step into the Sea Opening Realm, but that would be the limit."

Meng Zhangqing thought in his heart.

Had it been his former Grade Five bone structure, his future achievements would have been even lower.

"'Breaking Clouds Spear' seems to be a Low-grade Mystic Rank martial art; only those who enter the Runei Sect can cultivate high-grade martial arts!"

Meng Zhangqing drew a slight breath.

Regarding the Runei Sect, he had naturally found ways to learn about it.

As long as one could enter the Runei Sect, whether cultivation resources or techniques and martial arts, everything would far surpass that of the Outer Sect.

There was absolutely no comparison between them!

"Aperture Opening Realm."

The Elder sized Meng Zhangqing up and down.

"He has actually reached the Aperture Opening Realm!"

Hearing the Elder's words, Xia Han was shaken, then found it somewhat hard to believe.

He remembered that not long ago, Meng Zhangqing was only at the 8th stage of the Meridian Realm!

How little time had passed?

"Judging by your aura, you must have just broken through,"

The Elder withdrew his gaze and said casually, "Not even stabilizing it—is that not too reckless?"

"Fists and feet have no eyes; moreover, these are puppets."

"Be careful not to be severely injured; the realm you so hardly broke through could even be lost."

As the words fell.

The originally calm crowd immediately erupted into a clamor.

"What? Dare to come right after breaking through? Are you mad!"

Someone could not help but say.

"Yes, do you really think this Puppet Gorge Pass is just for show, easily passed?"

"Didn't you see that even Zhao Zhen and the other two failed!"

"Truly too arrogant, a fool's dream!"

For a moment, some people uttered mocking words.

And Zhao Zhen and the other two beside him also gave a cold sneer.

Even they, such 'veteran' Aperture Openers, could not pass; how much less a newly broken-through one.

"Go back."

The Elder kindly warned, then prepared to close the gorge pass.

But Meng Zhangqing stopped him.

"Elder, I truly wish to attempt this gorge pass."

Upon hearing this.

A trace of disappointment flashed in the Elder's eyes.

He had seen far too many people like this, who thought that breaking through to the Aperture Opening Realm meant they could storm the Puppet Gorge. Gu

High aspirations but low ability, overestimating oneself.

"Fine, do as you please." Ba

The Elder's voice returned to indifference.

He stepped aside, clearing the path. P

"Thank you, Elder." Si

Meng Zhangqing understood the Elder's thoughts, but there was no need to explain, for facts were the best way to verify everything. Ling

He slowly drew the long sword from his waist. Jiu

One person, one sword.

His right foot stepped out, trampling into the cold gorge!

"These people are truly so annoying."

Hearing the growing doubts and mockery from nearby, Bai Suxi's beautiful eyebrows immediately furrowed, an expression of displeasure appearing.

As a friend of Senior Brother Meng,

she naturally could not bear to hear such words.

Senior Brother Meng is no ordinary person; with two perfected martial arts techniques, there is still a great possibility he can storm the Puppet Gorge.

"Master, what do you think?"

Bai Suxi asked in her heart.

"Judging from the previous situation, this second-level puppet is clearly no ordinary puppet; whether in defense or strength, it is quite impressive."

"However, since this young man masters two perfected martial arts techniques, he should be able to pass."

"It's just that the process might be quite difficult, and he may even sustain some injuries."

The aged voice gave a fair judgment.

Ever since being shaken by Meng Zhangqing's realm just now, she had remained silent until now.

Now she could no longer speak of Meng Zhangqing as casually as before.

After all, she had been proven wrong twice.

"Mm, I think so too!"

Bai Suxi nodded heavily.

"Junior Brother Meng."

Xia Han also stared intently at Meng Zhangqing's back; however, unlike others, he naturally expected Meng Zhangqing to pass through.

It is just very difficult.

Disgusted, weary, swollen brick, guilt, Ba, P, Si, Ling, Jiu.