After they left the sword hall, Chen Hongde led Tang Xiao to the nearest hall, the spear hall. "Have you learned all weapons, including spears, junior brother?"

"Yes," Tang Xiao took out a white spear from his storage ring, which he had obtained from the treasury vault inside the ark, and showed it to him. "It’s only a rare-grade spear, but I think the weapon is enough for me now."

Chen Hongde took the spear before swinging it and thrusting it forward. He immediately returned it to Tang Xiao. "I never studied the spear path, and I prefer the sword path, but I think your spear is quite good even though it’s only a rare grade."

"I think so too." Tang Xiao stored the spear in his storage ring again. "Who is the elder who manages the spear hall, senior brother?"

"Elder Xuan Zhong is the best at the spear path in the sect, but he often goes out because he is also an official of the Song Kingdom." Tang Xiao was a little surprised to hear that a sect elder was involved in royal affairs. "The ancestors of his Xuan Clan are old officials in this kingdom, and they have followed Emperor Song’s family for three generations, so you don’t need to be surprised if he helps the kingdom. If he is not in the sect, his nephew, Xuan Huxiao, will take care of the spear hall. He is a core disciple like me, but his character is often over the top, so you have to be careful if you meet him."

Before long, they arrived at the spear hall, but the number of disciples there was far less than the sword hall. "It seems that few disciples are interested in the spear path, senior brother."

"Some people like spears because of their attack range, but many of them feel that spears are less flexible than swords, including me." Chen Hongde pointed to the bald man who was sparring with a male disciple, but his attitude was really rude. "He is Xuan Huxiao, and you can judge his character for yourself."

Tang Xiao looked at Xuan Huxiao, who treated the male disciple without respect and continued to insult him. "I’m too lazy to deal with people like him, so I’m canceling my plans to join this hall, senior brother."

"Haha," Chen Hongde put his arm around Tang Xiao’s shoulder and led him out. "Another reason the spear hall lacks disciples is Xuan Huxiao’s presence there. If any disciples seriously attack him during training, he will throw a tantrum and use his uncle’s influence to suppress them."

Tang Xiao shook his head helplessly. "I don’t want to waste time with people like him because it just makes me tired, so I prefer to avoid them."

"Me too." Chen Hongde nodded in agreement. "Even though Xuan Huxiao and I are both core disciples, I hardly ever communicated with him, especially after he harassed Su Xiulan when she first joined this sect."

"Oh?" Tang Xiao looked at him with surprise. "Does that man like to harass female disciples?"

"You should warn Sister Qingge about Xuan Huxiao and tell her to avoid him if he tries to approach her; otherwise, she will get into trouble in the sect, and she will have difficulty getting out of trouble because she is a new disciple."

"I will warn my wife about that man." Tang Xiao looked back towards the spear hall. "If he dares to give my wife trouble, I will make a calculation with him."

Chen Hongde shook his head slightly and warned him, "Junior brother, I understand that you want to protect your wife, but I advise you not to do anything to Xuan Huxiao. If something happens to him, and the people of the Xuan Clan, including Elder Xuan Zhong, find out that you acted against him, they will hunt you down and possibly kill you."

"Hmm?" Tang Xiao raised an eyebrow.

"The Xuan Clan is the third strongest after the Song and Huangfu Clans, and they have significant influence in this kingdom beyond the latter. If you have problems with that clan, Sect Master Huangfu and Ancestor Huangfu will find it difficult to protect you, so I advise you to avoid Xuan Huxiao."

"What about your Chen Clan, senior brother?"

"My Chen Clan is not inferior to the Xuan Clan, but my clan does not live in this Song Kingdom; instead, we live in the Taixu Kingdom’s capital." Tang Xaio was a little surprised to hear that because that kingdom had a special sect of swordmasters. "My father asked me to join the Myriad Sword Sect like my brothers and sisters, but I don’t like the life and situation in that sect, so I decided to join this sect."

"Does your Chen Clan have any special connections with the Taixu Royal Family?"

"No." Chen Hongde shook his head. "My Chen Clan is one of the strongest in the Taixu Kingdom, but our ancestors forbade us from interfering in royal affairs. However, we will still assist them if our kingdom is in danger, especially if there is danger coming from those demons."

"Do those demons often attack kingdoms here?"

Chen Hongde sighed. "Rumor has it that the Shenwu Kingdom has ties to those demons, but no one has ever been able to prove their connection, including Emperor Xuanyuan. Besides, those demons rarely act openly, and they often operate in the shadows, making it difficult for everyone to predict their movements. In the past, those demons almost destroyed the Song Clan, but they managed to survive and founded the Demon Slaughter Sect with the goal of eliminating all demons."

"I see." Tang Xiao nodded slightly. "Honestly, I’ve often encountered evil cultivators, but I’ve never encountered demons. I heard that their bodies are much stronger than humans, and their physical strength is also extraordinary."

"I’ve fought demons several times, and their bodies are indeed much stronger than ours."

"I’ve fought demons several times, and their bodies are indeed much stronger than ours." Chen Hongde shared some things with Tang Xiao as they walked toward the third hall.

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A few minutes later, they arrived at the Martial Arts Hall, where Tang Xiao saw disciples practicing martial arts under the guidance of two middle-aged men.

"The bald one is Elder Hu Yong, and the one with long hair is Elder Wang Wu." Tang Xiao observed both elders seriously. "They are both body cultivators, but they focus more on martial arts. If you are interested in joining this hall, you can meet them now."

Tang Xiao shook his head slightly. "I haven’t decided yet, and I want to check out the other halls first."

"Let’s go to the body cultivation hall, and you will be surprised by the person who takes care of it."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"The elder who manages the body cultivation hall is Elder Duanmu Jingjing, and she is the best body cultivator on this island."

Tang Xiao was a little surprised to hear that, but he was also curious about Duanmu Jingjing, and he was sure that his master was there with her.

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When they arrived, Tang Xiao immediately shook his head. "As expected! My master chose to join this hall."

"Your master?"

"Her." Tang Xiao pointed to Tantai Lingyan, who was sitting in discussion with Duanmu Jinging. "She is my master in martial arts and weapons."

Chen Hongde was surprised when he looked at Tantai Lingyan because she was wearing elder clothes. "Eh? Is your master a new elder in this sect?"

"Yes." Tang Xiao nodded. "Her cultivation has reached the Lower Tyrant Level, so Sect Master Huangfu asked her to become an elder."

"Xiao’er!" Tantai Lingyan waved at them. "Come here! You should join this hall!"

Duanmu Jingjing glanced at them, but she was surprised to see Tang Xiao. Tantai Lingyan had just told her about him, and she was curious to meet him.

Tang Xiao also glanced at Duanmu Jingjing, but he felt that there was something different about her, especially her aura.

Duanmu Jingjing’s face was mature, with youthful skin. She had round cheeks, a small, aquiline nose, and naturally curved lips. Her blue eyes were bright and clear, with a calm gaze that held a hint of playful confidence. Her hair was long and golden, flowing in soft waves down her back. She had a curvy yet balanced figure, with a naturally defined waist and smooth, full contours. She wore a long-sleeved dress in a light blue tone, accented with orange trim, draping over her body and following her shape.

[Master, she’s not a human but an elf.]

’Eh? Is she really an elf?’

[I didn’t expect to meet an elf in this realm either, Master. She uses a disguise technique to hide her ears. Anyway, I’ll display her status for you.]

’Okay.’

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Name: Duanmu Jingjing

Age: 1000+

Cultivation:

- Saint level: Lower rank

Veins:

- Wind Veins

Physique:

- Elf Physique

Bloodline:

- Spirit White Crane

Legacy:

- Heavenly Spirit Bow

Element:

- Wind (Level 10)

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’Shit!’ Tang Xiao cursed in his heart. ’She is the strongest woman I have ever met! She is even stronger than Wang Fuxi!’

"Hey! Why are you acting like a fool? Come here!" Tantai Lingyan shouted.

Tang Xiao took a deep breath and walked over to them, followed by Chen Hongde behind him.

"Elder Duanmu, he is my disciple, Tang Xiao." Tantai Lingyan smiled playfully. "Xiao’er, she is Duanmu Jingjing, and she is the administrator of this body cultivation hall."

Tang Xiao felt a little strange about Duanmu Jingjing’s choice to handle the body cultivation hall, especially since her figure didn’t resemble a body cultivator. "Greetings, Elder Duanmu."