Muscular Rabbits Legion: “No one can escape from the novice village!”
Chapter 605 - 575: Gathering of Heroes

Chapter 605: Chapter 575: Gathering of Heroes

Half a month quickly passed by, and during these two weeks, everyone diligently immersed themselves in rigorous cultivation.

Although half a month might not seem long enough to make substantial improvements, getting into optimal condition was certainly feasible.

At the same time, over these eight months, the popping sounds from the Scripture Pavilion had become a popular topic of discussion after meals, and whenever it was mentioned, everybody’s expressions grew strange.

Since outsiders were not allowed in the backyard of the Treasure Pavilion, and with Lingyu blocking the way, nobody had seen what was actually happening there.

This only led people’s imaginations to run wilder.

Meanwhile, the Killing Rabbit Alliance had grown significantly stronger. In addition to the original members like Li Hanlin, Zhang Haichao, Su Jin, Hou Quan, and Royal City, many others had joined. The weakest among them were at the eighth order of Great Perfection, and the strongest had reached the nine-tier two-star Perfection Realm, second only to Li Hanlin and Liu Haichao.

This time, they had managed to gather a team of a hundred people!

As daylight gradually dawned, the crisp popping sounds from behind the Scripture Pavilion also ceased.

At the same time, Lingyu, who had been sitting at the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion’s backyard, put down his book, snuffed out the oil lamp, and slowly raised his head...

He looked calmly at the backyard, and then a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of this usually unflappable man, before he muttered, "This Little Junior Brother is really something."

The moment after he spoke, the Rabbit released a long breath of murky air, and his eyes, which were originally just reddish, turned completely blood-red now, filled with murderous intent!

Not particularly tall, he stood amidst the rosy glow, growling, "I’m going to eat meat!"

Just then, the void cracked open, a jade hand reached out, and with a slap sound, struck him across the face, then casually threw a bronze mirror to him. Before the crack closed, a lazy voice came through, "Rabbit, this thing is of no use to me now, you can have it for fun. Come back tomorrow for the trial, I’m going to sleep..."

Just a moment ago, the fierce Rabbit, after being slapped, immediately jumped up, baring his teeth and about to curse.

But upon hearing that voice, and seeing the bronze mirror thrown on the ground, his expression changed instantly like in Sichuan opera, his face immediately beaming with a blissfully radiant smile, and he saluted towards the crack, "Thank you Big Sister, I’ll definitely be there tomorrow!"

Afterwards, the crack closed.

The Rabbit happily picked up the Ancient Bronze Mirror from the ground, wiped it with his sleeve, and tossed it directly into his mouth.

In the distance, Lingyu watched this scene, his expression changing from surprise to shock, murmuring to himself, "Tearing the void?"

This is the Heavenly Realm, Book Mountain!

This is the sacred ground of many scholars!

Here lies the Vast Righteous Qi Chang He crossing the sky, under its protection, this space is incredibly sturdy, known as the Unbreakable Chang He.

The two Star Lords, relying on the power of the Chang He of Righteous Qi, even dare to challenge a Sect Hierarch.

Such protective force was torn open by bare hands, and from the sound of it, it seemed effortless...

Lingyu felt his head buzzing, and upon seeing the Ancient Mirror, he could no longer remain seated, exclaiming, "The Kunlun Mirror!?"

Hearing Lingyu’s words, the Rabbit realized that Lingyu was standing not far away, instantly grinning and said, "Brother Lingyu, you recognize the Kunlun Mirror too?"

After confirming the identity of the Kunlun Mirror from the Rabbit’s mouth, Lingyu immediately realized who had just torn the space, and bitterly smiled, "Yes, there aren’t many who don’t recognize it.

Little Junior Brother, the assessment is starting soon, you need to hurry."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zheng gave a sound of acknowledgment and sprinted outside, "Thanks for the reminder, Brother Lingyu, and for protecting me these past days. I’ll treat you to something tasty when I get back."

Watching Rabbit’s retreating figure, Lingyu muttered, "Hopefully no one who doesn’t know any better provokes him, this little fellow is a bit scary."

As the sun gradually rose, a large crowd gathered on Yiye Mountain.

Some were familiar faces, those who had climbed the arduous paths together.

There were also some unfamiliar faces, clearly all former servants who had climbed the mountain for many years, enduring hardships, all waiting for today. These people did not stand with anyone else, just watching everything from the sidelines with a cold eye...

Just then, a swooshing sound came, and as everyone looked up, they saw a man with thick eyebrows and large eyes flying on an inkstone, leaving a trail of ink marks across the sky. The ink marks spread out, turning into a beautifully written scroll, eliciting resonance from the heavens and earth, and heavenly music faintly heard.

Seeing this, everyone present gasped in astonishment.

"It’s Liu Haichao!" someone recognized Liu Haichao, exclaiming in surprise.

"My goodness, he’s reached the level where he can casually throw ink and create beautiful compositions? Such talent is rare in ancient times! Truly a prodigy of the Liu Family, a once in tens of thousands of years genius!"

"His talent is not apparent outside, but here, with the boost from Book Mountain and the Righteous Qi Chang He crossing the sky, talent can transform into strength. Even if he hasn’t learned the Cultivation Technique of Book Mountain yet, his talent can still evoke the Righteous Qi Chang He to enhance himself, greatly increasing his strength!"

"That’s not even the scariest part; it’s his own strength. It seems he has made a breakthrough!"

"Nine-tier three-star Early Stage! He’s made a breakthrough in half a month? Half a month ago, he said it was still a long way off... Indeed, he was hiding his ability."

"It’s said that the Liu Family sent someone who gave him an extremely expensive Elixir, allowing him to make a breakthrough overnight. Did you see the Divine Light last night? That was a sign of his breakthrough."

As the crowd discussed, the inkstone landed, and Liu Haichao stepped off it, lifting his hand to catch the inkstone.

He stood silently with his hands clasped behind his back, proudly upright, and no one dared to gather around him, looking like a crane among chickens.

The one presiding over the promotion assessment of the Outer Disciples was the Pavilion Master of the third peak of Book Mountain, the calligraphy master Liu Gongqing.

His demeanor was kind, and he possessed an air of ethereal wisdom. With a three-foot-long beard, his eyes lit up when he saw Liu Haichao, especially when he saw the characters written in the sky, nodding slightly. He was quite pleased and appreciative of Liu Haichao’s handwriting, thinking, "This young fellow looks honest and earnest, but inside, he’s meticulous. Knowing that I preside over calligraphy, he left this beautiful piece in the sky. The essay is ordinary, but the writing is indeed noteworthy and shows great potential."

At that moment, someone in the crowd muttered, "There was more than one Breakthrough Divine Light last night; Liu Haichao broke through, but who else did?"

Before the words could sink in, a loud whooshing sound filled the air and as everyone looked up, they saw a brilliant sword light streaking across the sky. Atop it, a handsome young man flew towards them, standing on a brush handle with his hands clasped behind him, his eyes fierce like lightning.

Before he even arrived, he swept his large sleeve, and riding the flying brush, with the flick of his brush, a line of supremely domineering text appeared in the sky—"Who else but I!"

These four characters revealed sharpness, and the Battle Intent was overwhelming!

There wasn’t a trace of the modesty or tranquility of a scholar, only the domineering spirit of one who splits heaven with a sword, defying and unconquered by anyone, proclaiming himself as the foremost!

Wow!

The crowd was stunned, and Liu Haichao’s face turned an iron shade of blue.

Although Li Hanlin was domineering and arrogant, his bold characters were as sharp as a sword and fierce as thunder, possessing the momentum of thousands of troops.

He was a notch above in terms of writing!

Liu Haichao looked towards Liu Gongqing, who was seated on the high platform. The kind sparkle in his eyes suddenly brightened, filled with undeniable admiration as he muttered, "Though the sharpness is exposed, it hints at a directed purpose. These four words are really well-written, good, really good!"

Three affirmations of "really good" from Liu Gongqing’s mouth indicated that he truly liked Li Hanlin’s writing.

Immediately, the superior and inferior between Li Hanlin and Liu Haichao was evident.

When Li Hanlin landed, he didn’t stand with Liu Haichao but positioned himself a step ahead, signifying he was better!

Liu Haichao glared in anger...

At that moment, the other contestants regained their composure, one after another exclaiming, "Good grief, Li Hanlin’s calligraphy is truly out of this world!"

"And his strength, ninth rank three-star early stage... No, this aura, it must be beyond the early stage!"

"I’ve long heard that Li Hanlin is considered the number one among the younger generation. Now, it seems this is true."

"Impressive! He just arrived at Book Mountain and has already made continuous breakthroughs through a great realm and a minor realm. At this rate, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple is just around the corner."

"Inner Sect? I heard that Li Hanlin is aiming for direct transmission?"

"Direct transmission? How is that possible? It’s said that a direct disciple is the successor for the next Star Lord..."

"It’s been many years since a direct disciple has appeared."

"Who knows? If anyone can, among the younger generation, Li Hanlin might just have a chance."

No sooner had they spoken than someone whispered in a low voice, "Why has the ground started shaking?"

"Yes? What’s going on?"

As people murmured, their gaze shifted downward, only to see a man in a grey shirt slowly approaching, dragging a hundred-meter-long tree stump behind him.

The tree stump appeared immensely heavy, and as the man drew closer, the crowd realized, it wasn’t as simple as it seemed!

"That’s not a stump! It’s... it’s a brush!"

"A hundred-meter-long brush? What does he intend to do with it? And, that brush looks very heavy."

"More than heavy? It’s made from Taiyin Mystic Iron Wood, and even a fingernail-sized piece weighs dozens of pounds! How heavy must that hundred-meter tree be? With the strength of the ninth rank, even if one could drag it, could it be used?"

"Oh my, who is this person using such a huge brush?"

"Isn’t he just showing off?"

...

As the crowd exclaimed, the man in grey slowly raised his head to look at them and then cracked a smile, grabbing the giant brush and bellowing lowly. He swung the massive brush and with a forceful push of his feet, he soared into the sky. In midair, he swiftly wrote a single huge character—"Me!"

Just by this single character "Me," it was hard to discern its meaning.

But in context with Li Hanlin’s "Who else but I," the meaning of his "Me" was clear.

"This is an outright challenge! He’s not acknowledging Li Hanlin."