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When the Old Master found the Elder Ancestors, he showed them the Mental Attack Techniques, and some elders were immediately shocked and delighted.
However, because Wei Chen had arrived at the Temple of Martial Arts too recently, and given that he was from Duke Sui's Residence, the Elder Ancestors were hesitant to grant him a first-class merit. They were concerned that Wei Chen might disrupt the Temple of Martial Arts.
At this moment, seeing the wondrous aura around Wei Chen and feeling that special Vitality, the Elder Ancestors' doubts were dispelled. Vitality could only be possessed by those with pure hearts; this was a consensus among all Cultivation Realms. Although previously, no one from the Temple of Martial Arts or even anyone in the entire Southern Ming Divine Domain had encountered Vitality, the aura emanating from Wei Chen was unmistakably that of Vitality. There was no need for comparison; it could be felt with the heart as the power of life.
"Give it to him. We need not worry anymore. This Fellow will bring unimaginable benefits to our Temple of Martial Arts."
"Vitality can only belong to those with good hearts. Wei Chen has provided so many precious Mental Attack Techniques; his understanding of Repay Gratitude is already a clear indication."
"Yes, it's settled then. First-class merit it is. Let's see how this Fellow develops in the future."
"What about Duke Sui's Residence?"
"Why bother with that? Wei Chen chose to join the Temple of Martial Arts and has already proven beneficial to us. How Duke Sui's Residence feels about it is their concern. If Wei Jian dares to cause trouble at the Temple of Martial Arts, we are not defenseless."
"Exactly! Even if there are gaps and conflicts between Wei Chen and Duke Sui's Residence, we must firmly stand by Wei Chen."
"After all, he is our Core Disciple at the Temple of Martial Arts!"
The Ancestor Xu Elders communicated through sound transmission and collectively decided on arrangements for Wei Chen.
First-class merit was only awarded to a handful of people on the Merit Tablet at the Temple of Martial Arts. In contrast, second-class merit was given to thousands, while third-class merit numbered in the tens of thousands. Granting Wei Chen first-class merit required immense courage; if he were ever to act against the Temple of Martial Arts in the future, it would be a significant embarrassment.
Yet all Ancestor Xu Elders believed such a situation would not arise.
How could Wei Chen, who understood gratitude, possibly do anything detrimental to the Temple of Martial Arts after receiving first-class merit?
"Yue Songyang, Qian Youshi, we old Fellows have expended great effort to calculate that changes are already beginning in the Endless Divine Realm. We sense that chaos is approaching; even Bloodshed Shop may be affected. In this impending turmoil, our Temple of Martial Arts must unite all available forces and work together. From now on, do not cause any more disturbances; we cannot let our own ranks fall into disarray."
"Elder, is chaos approaching? Where will it begin?" Yue Songyang asked with a frown.
The elder transmitted his voice, "Southern Ming Divine Domain."
"Starting from our Southern Ming Divine Domain? Why? The Southern Ming Divine Domain is quite average among the Eighteen Divine Realms, neither strong nor weak!"
"We cannot ascertain the reason; our calculations simply indicate this. Haven't you noticed? For many years now, Xing'an City and the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming have been unusually quiet."
At the elder's words, Old Master, Yue Songyang, Gongye Long, and others suddenly recalled that the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming had not shown himself for a very long time.
If it weren't for the Ancestor Xu Elder's reminder, no one would have paid attention to this matter. After all, he was a Supreme God; it was normal for ordinary people not to see him. However, after the elder's reminder, Yue Songyang realized that such an extended absence was indeed suspicious.
"We speculate that the turmoil will begin with the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. His strength may have already broken free from the shackles of the Endless Divine Realm."
"Breaking free from the Endless Divine Realm's shackles? Does that mean he's a Seventh-Level Deity?" Old Master exclaimed in shock.
One of the Ancestor Xu Elders replied, "That is highly likely. We just don't know what his plans are or when he will take action against the Bloodshed Shop. I suspect it will be during the Blood Slaughter Shop Selection Tournament; at that time, the entire Endless Divine Realm will be in chaos."
"There are only one or two years left until the Blood Slaughter Shop Selection Tournament, right?"
"About that. We'll see then. The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has always been the most mysterious among the Eighteen Supreme Gods. Perhaps he has gained some insights from the Kunlun Mirror he acquired from the Ancient World."
"The artifacts of the Ancient World are indeed beyond our reach in the Endless Divine Realm. They harbor incredible powers, and since obtaining such an artifact, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has kept a low profile."
"If he confronts the Bloodshed Shop, no matter how strong he is, he might gain an advantage in the short term. But once the Bloodshed Shop sends powerful beings to descend to our realm, he will undoubtedly face doom."
"That's not certain; our calculations could also be inaccurate. Let's leave this matter here for now. The Temple of Martial Arts will not stir up trouble but will observe quietly."
"Indeed, heroes emerge in chaotic times; we shall see who rises and who falls."
Everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts. Throughout the history of the Endless Divine Realm, there had been several instances where Supreme Gods led their subordinates to confront the Bloodshed Shop. Each time, they initially gained the upper hand, but when the Bloodshed Shop dispatched powerful beings to descend, it all ended in tragedy.
Those Supreme Gods were etched in the memories of the higher-ups in the Endless Divine Realm. They dared not speak of them or even think about them, yet in their hearts, those Supreme Gods who had the courage to stand against the Bloodshed Shop were heroes—tragic heroes belonging to the Endless Divine Realm.
This reverence for such heroes lay hidden deep within, never needing to surface.
The higher-ups of the Temple of Martial Arts felt that if the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming truly took action, their previous disdain for him would vanish in an instant. Even a character of ordinary divine rank who dared to oppose the Bloodshed Shop would be widely celebrated. In the Endless Divine Realm, any action against the Bloodshed Shop was that of a great hero.
Even if those heroes met with tragic ends.
No one spoke of it, yet everyone knew that the Endless Divine Realm was under the oppression of the Bloodshed Shop, living like slaves struggling to survive. The Supreme Gods were merely slightly more privileged slaves—essentially slave leaders.
Major Forces like the Temple of Martial Arts held a degree of contempt for the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. What could a mere dog of the Bloodshed Shop amount to? But if the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming led a rebellion against the Bloodshed Shop, his status would change instantly.
The line between a lackey and a hero could sometimes be drawn in an instant.
“Once Wei Chen wakes up, we will bestow upon him first-class merit. That will be when our Temple of Martial Arts is at its most spirited, greatly increasing our chances in Eastern Forest.”
“Indeed. The recent stirrings in Eastern Forest may very well herald the emergence of an ancient Sea Palace. The four Major Forces of Southern Ming Divine Domain and even other Major Forces from various Divine Realms will come. We must compete fiercely for resources; it is impossible to monopolize them.”
“This Fellow seems to be engrossed in some kind of cultivation. Let’s not disturb him; we’ll quietly wait for him to awaken.”
…
They waited for several hours, and by now it was already noon.
In truth, Wei Chen had heard every word exchanged by the Elder Ancestors clearly.
Although they communicated through mental transmission using Mental Strength, one must not forget that the divine stone now belonged to Wei Chen and was within his True God World. While Wei Chen's Mental Strength was not yet strong enough to intercept their mental transmissions unnoticed, it would be far too simple for Killing God Senior to do so if he wished.
All the conversations were transmitted word for word into Wei Chen's mind.
Indeed, Wei Chen's fondness for the Temple of Martial Arts had greatly increased due to the words of the Ancestor Xu Elder.
However, he did not "wake up" immediately, not because he was in meditation, but because he wanted to put on a show and see how long the high-ranking members of the Temple of Martial Arts could hold out. After pretending for several hours, seeing that the high-ranking members showed no signs of impatience, Wei Chen felt quite satisfied.
As for what Ancestor Xu Elder said about the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, Wei Chen had already etched those words into his mind, gaining a deeper understanding of the Endless Divine Realm.
Wei Chen slowly awakened and noticed so many people surrounding him. He felt a bit flattered and quickly stood up, saying, "Greetings, esteemed seniors."
"Hehe, we came to find you to inform you that your contribution of the Mental Attack Technique has been recognized in our research. We have decided to award you first-class merit. This is an announcement from the Temple of Martial Arts; please proceed to the Merit Tablet," one of the Ancestor Xu Elders said.
Wei Chen had already known this, but he couldn't show it. After a moment of humility, he followed the lead of the high-ranking members of the Temple of Martial Arts to the most sacred hall within the Temple, the Merit Hall.
The Merit Hall was the only hall in the Temple of Martial Arts that allowed anyone to enter freely. The high-ranking members welcomed young disciples to visit the Merit Hall to admire the achievements of their predecessors, learn from their spirit, and strive for more individuals who could have their names inscribed on the Merit Tablet within.
However, the Merit Hall was often deserted; very few would venture inside just for leisure or to have their names carved on the Merit Tablet. Ordinary disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts wouldn't even dare to think about it.
Wei Chen and others arrived at the Merit Hall first, and after about a quarter of an hour, everyone from the Temple of Martial Arts had gathered.
During this time, it seemed that there had been quite a few occasions when everyone from the Temple of Martial Arts was called together...
Aside from the high-ranking members who arrived early, no one knew why the Master of the Hall had summoned them to the Merit Hall. Could it be that someone had made a significant contribution to the Temple and was about to be inscribed on the Merit Tablet?
In front of the Merit Hall, tens of thousands of disciples from the Temple of Martial Arts waited quietly.
It was against protocol to make noise in front of the Merit Hall. This was a rule. The Merit Hall was also almost entirely silent compared to other halls within the Temple. Even within the main hall of the Temple, disciples were free to express their opinions; only in the Merit Hall was this not allowed.
The Old Master led Wei Chen forward while Elder Ancestors stood behind him with smiles on their faces.
They looked at Wei Chen with eyes full of expectation.
What kind of talent would this genius bring to the Temple of Martial Arts?
The Old Master cleared his throat and said loudly, "Core Disciple Wei Chen has comprehended and read the Eight Gates of Mental Attack Technique from the Temple of Martial Arts' precious divine stone. After discussions with Ancestor Xu Elder, it has been decided to award Wei Chen a First-Class Merit. His name and achievements will be inscribed on the Merit Tablet for all to admire!"
The venue fell into complete silence.
First-Class Merit? It was actually First-Class Merit? And it was awarded to the young Wei Chen?
Everyone's eyes were filled with shock. Even Gongye Hong looked dazed; this was too outrageous! Her grandfather, Gongye Long, had not even received Third-Class Merit!
The entire place was silent and stunned, everyone shaken by this sudden announcement.
First-Class Merit! What did that even mean? To receive First-Class Merit and have one’s name engraved on the Merit Tablet was akin to becoming a living fossil, holding a prestigious status that even Ancestor Xu Elder would treat with utmost respect. The Ancestor Xu Elders on the high platform were at most Second-Class Merit holders, none of them having achieved First-Class Merit.
Those who had ever received First-Class Merit were all legends of the Temple of Martial Arts.
And Wei Chen, counting from the initiation ceremony, had barely been part of the Temple of Martial Arts for less than a year, and he had already achieved First-Class Merit?
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