Clouds and Waves

Spiritual energy gathered swiftly in front of Cheng Yan, condensing into a barrier.

Boom!

Everyone stared in shock as Cheng Yan was blasted flying with a loud noise.

Just now, a huge stone hammer had appeared before Cheng Yan, slamming him away directly.

"Condense spirit into matter!"

The surrounding Crimson Gang disciples' pupils shrank at this scene, crying out in astonishment.

Condense spirit into matter, the meaning was obvious, condensing spiritual energy into substantial form.

"How is this possible?"

"That's a Spirit level mystic art!"

"He... hasn't even reached the Tempering Origin realm, has he?"

"Spirit level, only some elders in the sect can use it!"

Everyone was shocked.

To materialize spiritual energy to this extent, one would at least need to reach the Transforming Qi realm.

Moreover, why had they never seen that mystic art before? It didn't seem to be one of Crimson Gang's arts!

They naturally did not know that what Su Tong had used was not some mystic art, but the ancient Celestial language.

Thus there were no restrictions, it was just not very powerful.

"Cough cough!"

At this time, Cheng Yan coughed twice, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth as he slowly stood up.

His eyes were filled with fear.

In that instant earlier, he really thought he was going to die.

Luckily, he didn't.

"Brother Yan!"

The two people beside Cheng Yan hurriedly went up to support him.

But Cheng Yan struggled and shook off their hands, walking directly towards Su Tong.

He looked furious.

Su Tong also frowned slightly, about to make a move, when Cheng Yan suddenly bowed with clasped fists before him. "This disciple has eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai, and was ignorant to offend the elder, please accept my apologies for my rudeness, thank you elder for showing me mercy!"

Cheng Yan's behavior undoubtedly left the surrounding Crimson Gang disciples somewhat dumbfounded.

Many of them recognized Cheng Yan. He had not joined too long ago, but his talent for cultivation was extremely strong.

In just 3 years after joining, he had already reached the 5th level of the Tempering Origin realm.

It was said he would soon reach the 6th level.

However, he also often bullied other disciples relying on his talent.

Yet today he was actually so respectful towards a similarly young person, leaving them very puzzled.

But when they heard the words Cheng Yan spoke, they looked at Su Tong in shock.

"Elder..."

"This is a new elder of Crimson Gang?"

"Shouldn't be, we've never seen such a young elder!"

"And his strength seems..."

The person was about to say his strength didn't seem much.

But he was quickly silenced by his companion next to him.

"Shh, didn't you see Cheng Yan blasted away directly? And that was showing mercy already. What realm is Cheng Yan at? Tempering Origin realm level 5, sent flying away just like that, and you still dare speak nonsense, the elder must be hiding his strength."

Reminded by his companion, the disciple suddenly realized, and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Mm!"

Su Tong nodded.

He also did not intend to pursue the matter further with Cheng Yan.

After all, the other was just a disciple, while he was an elder of Crimson Gang.

There was no need to nitpick with a disciple, as that would be beneath his status.

"This is Elder Su Tong, newly promoted in Crimson Gang!"

Seeing this, Shi Lei hurriedly spoke up as well.

"Elder Su!"

Knowing Shi Lei would not joke about this, as impersonating an elder would spell complete disaster in Crimson Gang, the group of disciples hurriedly bowed respectfully upon hearing him.

"Mm!"

Su Tong nodded.

Then he directly headed towards the Spirit Hall.

Inside, it could be seen there were many disciples cultivating.

Some were completely immersed in their cultivation.

Others noticed Su Tong's arrival and looked at him curiously, though they did not speak.

Su Tong was an unfamiliar face, so they probably took him for a newly arrived disciple.

"It seems today is the day to recruit new disciples again!"

At this time, some also recalled.

Today did seem to be the day to recruit new outer sect disciples from the various great dynasties again.

Some disciples who had just joined Crimson Gang last year were also somewhat excited.

After all, menial tasks like cleaning the sect were handled by the newly joined disciples. They had endured for a year, and could now consider themselves senior brothers and sisters.

"All..."

Shi Lei was about to call for all the disciples to come pay their respects to Su Tong, when he was stopped by Su Tong.

"They're all cultivating, let's not disturb them!"

Su Tong also saw no need to announce upon meeting someone, "I'm the newly promoted Crimson Gang elder."

That would be too embarrassing!

In any case, it probably wouldn't take long before everyone in Crimson Gang knew.

But Su Tong knew there would likely be some dissatisfaction when the time came.

"Yes!"

Shi Lei nodded hurriedly and complied.

He then introduced to Su Tong, "The first floor contains the most basic mystic arts, the second floor has Mortal grade arts.

"Only from the third floor up are the storage places for mystic arts and cultivation methods, requiring at least the Transforming Qi realm to access."

Su Tong nodded, "Mm, then I'll take a look around here!"

At present, Su Tong hadn't even entered the Tempering Origin realm.

But he wasn't here for those cultivation methods and mystic arts.

Su Tong just wanted to see the differences between these and the ancient Celestial language.

"Alright, Elder Su go ahead, I'll wait over there!"

Shi Lei was smart, knowing not to disturb the elder. After excusing himself, he went to the other side.

Su Tong walked over and randomly picked out a book to read.

"Billowing Cloud Overbearing Volume?"

Su Tong looked at the four otherworldly characters on it, directly reading out the name.

The texts of this world were all recorded in his mind now.

"The name sure is overbearing, but it's just a low grade Mortal lvl method!"

Su Tong chuckled.

The name of this mystic art was very domineering, yet it was the lowest grade.

But Su Tong did not look down on it.

He directly opened it and skimmed through.

To see the differences between these and the ancient Celestial language, or Chinese.

"Very complicated!"

Su Tong read a little, and found the explanations rather complex.

But he could understand it. As long as the words could be read, it could be cultivated.

How soon one could learn it and how much it could increase one's strength depended on perception.

Su Tong turned page after page, soon catching the attention of surrounding disciples.

"Who's that? Is anyone that serious when reading mystic arts?"

"Probably a new disciple. Thinks reading it is the same as reading a book?"

"Billowing Cloud Overbearing Volume? Though it's a low grade Mortal art, it's still quite difficult, comparable to mid grade Mortal arts! Reading it like that, he probably can't learn it!"

"Heh, newbies still need to suffer some bitterness!"

At this time, some Crimson Gang disciples were discussing Su Tong.

It was really because Su Tong's page turning speed was too fast.

In almost no time, he had finished reading the entire Billowing Cloud Overbearing Volume.

"With so many words, converging into one sentence, it should be..."

Su Tong pondered briefly before murmuring softly.

The next moment, those discussing disciples felt an enormous spiritual energy current sweep past them. Their faces were filled with shock as they looked up towards where the spiritual energy was gathering!

[Author's Rambling]: Contract received, will be updating more now!