Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 536 - 346: Guanyin Monastery

Hoo hoo~~~

The mist on the Smoke Wave River gradually dissipated under the influence of the airflow, revealing the clear jade-like river surface.

And with Xu Fanfeng’s words, ’The winner is Chen Ku’...

The outcome of this talent showdown was completely announced.

On the city wall, major forces and the onlookers from the Jianghu Martial World were also feeling a surge of emotions brought on by this battle.

"Chen Ku from Qiu Dragon Mansion just arrived in Yan Capital and has already made a name for himself, skyrocketing to fame."

"In one day, he rose from rank 615 to 363, that’s an astonishing rise like bamboo shoots after rain."

"The most terrifying thing is, he’s only eighteen years old?!!"

"Eighteen years old, at the Seventh Realm Inner Firmness Stage, a Breaker of the Six Great Limits, it’s hard to imagine his future achievements."

"He’s definitely bound to be on the future Heroic List!"

"After this battle, I’m afraid all major forces will extend an olive branch to him, such a super genius has shown his might today; from today on, even if rumors suggest he has the Hero King Treasure, it will deter many with ill intentions."

People on the city wall were abuzz with discussion.

Eighteen-year-old peak strength at the Eighth Realm, a genius potential in the Six Great Limits, undoubtedly someone destined to enter the Tenth Realm.

The Martial Path Tenth Realm, a major threshold in cultivation, with a thousand-year lifespan and True Qi transcending the Innate; once stepping into this stage, a single person can support a major force, as the Martial Artist themselves become the greatest foundation of that force.

"Rumor has it, Chen Ku came to Yan Capital to apply for the Divine Martial Hall. Such a young genius, if he can enter the Divine Martial Hall and smoothly graduate, his future would be boundless."

Someone speculated slightly, deducing Chen Ku’s purpose for coming to Yan Capital.

It’s not difficult.

Since the news of the Divine Martial Hall’s establishment and enrollment spread out, almost all the geniuses coming to Yan Capital are heading for the Divine Martial Hall.

On the city wall.

Among the voices of numerous discussions.

Xiao Tianzuo and Duan Qingxuan, along with the other Yan Capital Seven, at this time, saw the match between Chen Ku and their Seventh brother had ended, and simultaneously stepped down from the city wall, heading towards the riverbank.

By the riverbank.

Chen Ku and Xu Fanfeng both came ashore, and immediately saw the five of Xiao Tianzuo approaching.

Helan Qing, using a folding fan to clap his palm, sighed to Chen Ku and said:

"Brother Chen, your strength is simply too terrifying."

They, the Yan Capital Seven, standing around the three or four hundred ranks on the Genius List before the age of thirty, are already super geniuses among their peers, and even this is inseparable from their respective family heritages.

And the more so, the more they could feel, after getting on the Genius List, that sometimes the gap between people is larger than the gap between man and pig.

Xu Fanfeng, the youngest among their sworn brothers, at twenty-five years old, managed, with his astounding comprehension, to master the ’Six-foot Golden Body’ which even the true disciples of the Hanging Temple couldn’t achieve, ranking only below the eldest brother, Xiao Tianzuo, and the most well-born Duan Qingxuan in terms of strength.

This was already the most familiar gap between people and people to them.

And yet Chen Ku and Xu Fanfeng’s battle once again opened their eyes.

A young man from Qiu Dragon Mansion, with no major sect background, managed to overpower Xu Fanfeng, who was seven years younger, with great superiority.

Chen Ku clasped his fists towards them with a gentle smile and said: "Today, I owe my fame to the help of you honorable friends. Without your help, I couldn’t have made such waves on my first day in Yan Capital."

Before others could speak, Xu Fanfeng, who had just been defeated, waved his hand and said: "Brother Chen, just with your final move of Martial Arts Divine Ability that created three battle strengths in an instant, even without me, you’d still make a name for yourself in Yan Capital as quickly as a flash. A person of capability will be noticed wherever they go."

Xiao Tianzuo and others nodded in agreement.

Xie Qixing looked towards Chen Ku curiously, and said: "Brother Chen, just now on the city wall, someone said your move that defeated our old Seventh was a Martial Arts Divine Ability passed down from ancient times?"

Chen Ku felt a stir in his heart.

Yan Capital, indeed, a place of talents, immediately sees through the core of his trump card Divine Ability.

Since they had already pointed it out, he decided not to hide it and nodded to the seven:

"Indeed, it is a Martial Arts Divine Ability passed down from the ancient Jiao Hou, which I obtained by chance during a trial in the Martial Arts Heaven and Earth of Qiu Dragon Mansion, where one of the checkpoints was a special one containing fragments of Ancient Heaven and Earth."

"So it’s true! It’s really an Ancient Divine Ability!"

Duan Qingxuan and the others looked envious upon hearing this.

Xiao Tianzuo also sighed and said:

"There have always been legends that in the Daji Martial Temple, plenty of Martial Path heritages from ancient times were transformed into fragments and hidden in special Martial Arts Heaven and Earth. With enough luck, one might find some ’checkpoints’ from the ancient era and get an opportunity. I always knew this, but today it’s truly confirmed."

The others nodded in agreement.

The Martial Temple, a product of continuous accumulation through multiple dynasties, can be traced back to ancient times, with many secret realms from ancient times hidden in various Martial Arts Heaven and Earth, testing fate greatly.

Xie Qixing muttered: "Next time, I must explore the Martial Arts Heaven and Earth in Yan Capital more, and see if there’s a chance to encounter an ancient secret realm."

"Haha, I want to go too, after the Divine Martial Hall entrance exams are done, we should form a team and have a good training session in the Martial Arts Heaven and Earth of Yan Capital." The sixth brother Xing Yao laughed heartily.

"Alright, today Brother Chen and our Seventh brother have spent a lot of strength and Blood Qi, and it’s getting late. I think it’s best for Brother Chen to rest at my small courtyard early. After all, in nine days, it will be time for the Divine Martial Hall entrance exams." Xiao Tianzuo said:

"During this period, we all need to rest and recuperate."

The others nodded in agreement.

"Brother Chen, you should follow Brother Xiao to rest first. If there is any news about the Thunder Spiritual Item in the coming days, I will inform you immediately," said Helan Qing.

Chen Ku clasped his hands in gratitude and acknowledged the trouble.

Xiao Tianzuo watched the other sworn brothers leave and then said to Chen Ku, "Brother Chen, let me take you to your place of rest."

Having previously settled this matter, Chen Ku did not say much else but thanked him, and then followed Xiao Tianzuo to a place within Yan Capital City.

Before they reached the small courtyard, Chen Ku suddenly asked, "Brother Xiao, how far is your courtyard from Guanyin Monastery within Yan Capital City?"

"Guanyin Monastery?"

Xiao Tianzuo was slightly taken aback and then quickly searched his mind. After a moment, he recalled what place it was and said,

"Are you referring to the Guanyin Monastery that has a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree? It seems to be a small monastery, and the most skilled monk there is only of the Five Realms Inner Strength. Why do you ask about it?"

Chen Ku was reluctant to disclose the matters of Putuo Mountain, so he casually replied, "Before coming to Yan Capital, an elder mentioned having an old acquaintance at that monastery and asked me to visit on their behalf. Therefore, I’m just asking for the monastery’s address. Since I have nothing much these two days, it might be a good time to pay a visit to the monk."

Xiao Tianzuo didn’t suspect anything and told Chen Ku the direction and location of Guanyin Monastery.

In fact, although this monastery is not large, it is somewhat famous within Yan Capital City due to that thousand-year-old ginkgo tree and is considered a notable scenic spot.

A while later, Xiao Tianzuo brought Chen Ku to the small courtyard he mentioned within Yan Capital City.

Upon arrival, Chen Ku discovered that this so-called ’small courtyard’ was actually a large three-section courtyard, clearly a significant mansion, complete with a rock garden and quite a few servants inside.

Xiao Tianzuo offered an explanation with a smile, "We martial artists are fully absorbed in cultivating, so naturally, we need others to handle trivial matters for us. We only need to ensure our cultivation strength is strong. The servants here are few compared to Helan Qing’s place, where a hundred servants attend to his daily needs. Every meal is a meticulously selected delicacy, ensuring both Vital Energy and flavor. In terms of enjoyment, he’s the most indulgent among the seven of us. Here, there are only thirteen servants and one notable chef from Yuanbei; you should make do."

"Brother Xiao is thoughtful." Chen Ku thanked once more.

In truth, he could have stayed in the Hero King Realm these days, but since he was in Yan Capital, interacting with locals was inevitable.

The principle he followed was that the more friends he made, the fewer enemies he’d have.

This way, he could peacefully practice his Transformation Diagram without any troubling affairs, just as Xiao Tianzuo and the others helped solve a big issue this time.

"Well, I’ll be off then. Rest well, Brother Chen. We are all in Yan Capital City; whether for leisure or meals, we’ll go out together. Next time, when we dine out, we’ll call you, how about that?" Xiao Tianzuo said with a smile, "If you need anything, you can also find us at Helan Qing’s Treasure Pavilion. If we can free ourselves, we’ll come out to see you."

Chen Ku nodded with a smile.

He genuinely felt that getting along with the Yan Capital Seven was a joyful experience.

They say people of the same mind stand together; given Xiao Tianzuo’s character, the quality of friends he makes wouldn’t be bad.

After sending Xiao Tianzuo off,

Chen Ku looked at the ten or so servants in the courtyard.

The noted chef from Yuanbei had already respectfully handed over a booklet, saying, "Sir, here are more than five hundred dishes I specialize in. Feel free to look them over and decide what you’d like for dinner."

Browsing briefly, Chen Ku found a variety of rare animal dishes such as Jade Bear Paw, Jiao Sha Wings, Spirit Deer Antler, Spiritual Ginseng Soup... Each dish worth at least hundreds of taels of Silver.

Glancing over it, Chen Ku said, "Just make whatever four dishes and a soup you excel at."

Then he handed over a silver note for Ten Thousand Taels to the chef.

The chef hurriedly responded in alarm, "Sir, there’s no need. Every month, Mr. Xiao provides us with a budget for provisions. After procurement, we seek reimbursement from Mr. Xiao. Since you’re a guest of Mr. Xiao, there’s no need..."

Chen Ku waved a hand, "Since it’s catering for me, naturally you should find me for the cost. No more words, take it."

The chef dared not refuse and accepted it.

Chen Ku then smiled and said,

"I have to go out. I’ll be back for dinner, and then I’ll taste your culinary skills."

Saying that,

he left with his hands behind his back, heading towards Guanyin Monastery.

Guanyin Monastery.

The last remaining monk of Putuo Mountain, one of the three major sects of You State two hundred years ago.

He was rumored to have achieved cultivation of the Ninth Realm.

If the Tenth Realm of the Primordial Heaven stage is truly a level worthy of being called Great Ability,

then the Ninth Realm is a quasi-Great Ability.

Chen Ku still remembered his master’s words.

Do you wish to become the Sect Leader of Putuo Mountain or not?

Although it sounds somewhat playful, if he could truly use the Sect Leader Token to sway this last monk of Putuo Mountain, even one who is likely a quasi-Great Ability of the Ninth Realm, it would be a great shield for him during his early days of learning in Yan Capital City.

After all, despite today’s battle showcasing his strength, potentially dispelling most covetous thoughts towards him, it would not stop everyone from harboring malicious intents.

There are still nine days before the Divine Martial Hall admissions.

Finding a temporary protector to shield him until he enters Divine Martial Hall was an essential move.