The True Aperture Realm had already comprehended the grand trend of martial arts.
Even the monstrous talents in the Imperial Capital had rarely achieved this.
Moreover, those who could achieve it were mostly of noble bloodlines.
Bloodlines were an advantage but also a shackle.
What he most desired now were the monstrous talents among ordinary people.
Perhaps they started later, but they could go further in the future!
Soon, the grand ceremony officially began.
All the procedures were carried out in an orderly fashion.
The first event was the drawing of lots.
Pairings such as one versus two, three versus four, and so on.
No distinctions were made in cultivation levels.
A True Aperture Realm encountering a Spirit Sea Realm could only count themselves unlucky.
This method had both advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage was that some True Aperture Realm Cultivators could take advantage of the situation and rise in rank, thus not being left behind in the standings.
The disadvantage was that when encountering a Spirit Sea Realm, a loss was almost inevitable.
The academy believed that in martial arts cultivation, luck was also a very important factor.
Boom! Boom!
After the drawing of lots concluded, the square shook as the formation flowed, dividing the square into twenty regions.
Each region seemed to contain its own world.
It didn't look very large at first glance, but once inside, it was boundless.
"Is this the power of formations?"
Luo Mu's gaze shifted slightly.
Martial arts cultivation had numerous schools, and formations were not weak either. He would have to study and learn them when he had time.
He didn't expect to master them profoundly.
At the very least, he had to become proficient.
Otherwise, if he encountered someone skilled in formations, he feared he might end up trapped forever and never escape.
The lot he drew was number 800.
This meant he was in the 400th group.
Some had to wait.
The disciples attending the grand ceremony numbered at least five thousand.
All were at True Aperture Realm or above.
Those at the Body Refining Realm were not here just to watch the fun.
Luo Mu didn't waste time idly waiting.
Instead, he carefully observed all the ongoing matches.
The academy's martial arts were varied and numerous, many of which he had never had the chance to see. How could he miss them today?
After one match ended, Luo Mu nodded slightly.
"I didn't expect there to be such exquisite sword techniques."
He had watched a match between two True Aperture Realm Cultivators, one from the Inner Academy wielding a sword, and the other from the Outer Academy using a spear.
Although the sword user's cultivation was average, his sword technique was exquisite.
It was at least of Mystic Tier mid-grade.
With this sword technique, he defeated his opponent.
"Ding!"
"You have watched a battle at the True Aperture Realm, gained insight, and triggered a critical hit, earning fifty times the rewards!"
A system prompt echoed in Luo Mu's mind.
Immediately, a flood of insights surged into his mind.
The various details of the sword user's technique were etched into his brain like inscriptions.
He even had a feeling that he could derive similar sword techniques from this.
Additionally, his sword momentum had also increased a little!
"Is this possible?"
Luo Mu was stunned.
Watching others fight could be considered cultivation?
No, it wasn't just about watching. He had been using his mind, constantly thinking and analyzing in his head—how could that not count?
With that thought, Luo Mu immediately grew excited.
He had found a new way of cultivation!
He quickly focused his attention.
He began watching every single match, especially those involving swordsmanship!
The techniques used by these fighters were completely different from his own, naturally containing entirely new principles of swordplay.
Once understood, they would definitely improve his swordsmanship.
His sword momentum had already reached ninety percent!
Perhaps, through this grand ceremony, he could directly reach the perfect ten percent!
Time passed.
One group after another finished their battles.
On the whole, the Inner Academy held a clear advantage.
In the same realm, when an Outer Academy disciple faced an Inner Academy disciple, the outcome was almost always a loss for the Outer Academy.
This was inevitable.
Inner Academy disciples came from prestigious families, even royal families, and enjoyed excellent training conditions from birth.
Coupled with the Inner Academy's guidance, they naturally stood out.
Outer Academy disciples, on the other hand, were either commoners or came from small families like Luo Mu.
They couldn't compare.
Of course, there were also victories over Inner Academy disciples, but they were rare.
"Hahaha, looks like this Xuan Wang Ginseng is mine now," Zhang Xuan said happily, "How about you surrender and give me half, I'll settle for just half a stalk."
"This is only the third group, don't get too excited," Wang Sanjiu said coldly.
"Tsk tsk, I'm helping you cut your losses!" Zhang Xuan smirked.
"Don't understand a good deed, do you?" he added.
"Heh." Wang Sanjiu sneered.
Though he said nothing, his hands clenched unconsciously under his sleeves.
How could his luck be so bad!
There were so many True Aperture Realm Cultivators, and yet he ended up facing a Spirit Sea Realm Cultivator!
And one from the third level of the Spirit Sea Realm at that.
Qin Langyu from the Inner Academy might not have comprehended the grand trend of martial arts, but his axe technique was still formidable.
The pressure from a higher cultivation level would easily nullify Luo Mu's advantage.
"Luo Mu!"
On the high platform, Ninth Prince's previously indifferent expression instantly changed.
He looked down, trying to spot him.
Other high-ranking academy officials also turned their gaze toward the square.
Recently, the disciple named Luo Mu had gained quite a reputation in the Outer Academy.
Though not everyone knew his name, it was certainly well-known.
Comprehending the grand trend of martial arts at the True Aperture Realm was truly astounding, and no one knew exactly what he looked like.
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