Chapter 633: Chapter 225: Superiority of the New Era Road

Listening to Qi Badao introduce the situation of the twelve Earthly Branch Hall Masters he knows, he doesn’t know much, but those who participated in the training together come from various halls, so there’s a lot of information once it’s compiled.

"The Chou Hall is responsible for assassination and assaults, being the strongest in combat among the twelve Earthly Branches. They select combat-type and special ability Awakened, and the Hall Master’s combat power ranks first among the twelve Earthly Branches. It’s said to have the power of an Angel." Qi Badao’s eyes revealed envy and admiration. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

An Angel, so unattainable, in the eyes of ordinary Awakened, it is a spokesperson of Deities.

"The Yin Hall is responsible for Hex-Tech. Can you believe it, the Hundred Martial Hall actually values Hex-Tech very much. The transport industry of the hall is particularly developed, with Hex Airships and a considerable number of Hex-Tech Guns. Every year, they select outstanding students from major Canon Law Schools for recruitment, though not directly through the Hundred Martial Hall, but various chambers of commerce. Yin Hall is in charge of most of the business on the surface." Qi Badao thought for a moment, "There’s a guy I know who was assigned to Yin Hall. I heard that You Hall has also sponsored a lot of students, and one of them sounds a lot like Fei Ruolin."

Li Xin looked at Qi Badao suspiciously, and Qi Badao scratched his head embarrassedly, "That guy said this student’s chest is especially grand, cough cough, not my words. Plus, she’s from Celestial Capital. I can’t think of anyone else."

"Just keep it to yourself; don’t blabber everywhere," Li Xin said. Whether it’s Fei Ruolin or not, she probably doesn’t want others to know about being sponsored.

"Got it, got it. Besides having trade fleets, I heard they also have shipping fleets. Dragon Capital is researching Hex-Tech ships, and this time it’s said to be iron ships, big iron ships. I can’t figure out how iron ships can sail?" Qi Badao was completely skeptical.

"Did you ever think that iron birds could fly in the sky before?"

"Uh, seems like it, haha, anyway I don’t get it," Qi Badao said, "Mao Hall manages the hall’s assets, very mysterious. The Hall Master is surely a confidant of the Grand Hall Master. There’s little information about him. Chen Hall is responsible for public opinion. It’s said that the Flying Bird Daily also has shares from the Hundred Martial Hall, and there are surely people from Hundred Martial Hall in the daily."

Li Xin looked at Qi Badao, "Are you stripping the Inner Hall bare?"

Qi Badao grinned, "After our training, we all have a drink. You know people like us, we love to brag when we’re happy. Everyone’s in the Inner Hall and wants to get into a good hall for a better future, so we all poke around to show off. I’ve bragged a lot too, though mostly it’s fake."

Li Xin could see that Qi Badao was enjoying his time in the Inner Hall. Making him a Night Patrol would definitely not suit him considering that kind of oppression; honestly, he thinks Hundred Martial Hall is much more comfortable than being a Night Patrol, with fewer rules for sure.

"What about the others?"

"The Si Hall has a symbol of a snake entwined staff. If you see this emblem in Dragon Capital or Li Dragon, they’re likely Si Hall people. They are responsible for medical care, following the path of physicians. Some initially researched Magic Potions, later absorbed and transformed by Hundred Martial Hall into physicians. They’re also skilled in crafting Magic Potions. The Hall Master is named Fei Ye, it’s said she’s an unparalleled beauty, and people say she would surely win a beauty contest."

"How do they know?"

"The Hall Masters of the Inner Hall are either very mysterious or don’t mind being exposed, like this Hall Master Fei Ye, also Master Yan who clears out traitors, and Hall Master Zhou who’s responsible for newcomers."

A beauty likely isn’t bad, but unmatched is an exaggeration. He has seen true unmatched beauties.

"Wu Hall is responsible for tasks outside the Li Dragon, and the hall in Dragon Capital is very secretive and low-key. Wei Hall is responsible for the organization’s rituals, rules, and some selection assessments. All of us being selected had to go through Wei Hall. Shen Hall deals with crisis management, reportedly with great power, capable of mobilizing forces from various halls during emergencies, directly reporting to the Grand Hall Master. Hall Master Zhou Xu of You Hall is responsible for training. Of all, I’ve had the most contact with him. This person is very knowledgeable, seems to know a bit of everything, and taught us the new path of the Sixth Epoch’s newborn secret."

"The new path of the Sixth Epoch’s newborn secret?"

"Yes, the secret road is divided into three kinds: a retro road, a Sixth Epoch universal road, and the new road of the Sixth Epoch," Qi Badao said, showing that he remembered clearly.

Li Xin’s heart was pounding, the things he painstakingly learned about, Qi Badao learned it all in a walk and even more.

"Tell me about it."

"Hehe, Brother Li, I knew you’d be interested, so I listened carefully. The retro road is very dangerous, I heard it’s self-serving and easy to fall into depravity, but if the retro road is attached to the universal road, it can gradually transform, however, its upward potential will be limited. The universal road is the Law Enforcer, Knight, Divine Favored, and Preacher, not limited to the form of power but in the way of acquiring Wish Power. The Law Enforcer is most difficult and slow, but the power gained is pure, weak in the early stage, strong in the later stage. The Knight’s path is simple and brutal but narrow, the Divine Favored is suitable for a small special group, not too suitable for ordinary people, and the Preacher is for spreading belief, also only those with special talents can achieve this. Unlike the retro roads, the universal roads have some intersections; I heard that meeting certain conditions allows for conversion."

At this point, Li Xin had acquired a lot of new knowledge. Has Hundred Martial Hall’s research on secret roads already reached this level?

"Actually, the most important is the new road, the characteristic of the new road is that it combines the advantages of four universal roads. It doesn’t have to be confined to one, and any of them can obtain Wish Power to enhance one’s Hidden Power," Qi Badao said. "It’s particularly suitable for us grassroots; we don’t understand knight spirit. You ask me to enforce the law, I don’t understand the law, and as for the divine favor and preaching, it’s not even remotely related."

"You mean to say, the new road allows for various ways to absorb Wish Power?" Li Xin was stirred; this was much more powerful than any single road, but he also had some doubts.

"Brother Li, I don’t really get what Wish Power is. It’s what Old Zhou said. I have no understanding in the field of secret knowledge, but from drinking conversations, everyone recognizes this narrative, though I don’t know if it’s useful or not," Qi Badao said.

"The retro road is harsh and singular. The Sixth Epoch universal road changed this, but basically choosing one road means only staying on that road. According to Hundred Martial Hall, this new road is like many paths leading to Rome, choosing the best path." The superiority of this newborn road is beyond imagination.

"Which Deity is Rome?"

"That’s about the meaning. Doesn’t anybody question it?"

"There are two people who seem very strong in this regard, and they mentioned the risks and future of roads. Old Zhou said the advantage of the Martial God’s new road is the fast growth rate, ensuring a lower limit. For instance, in the process of refining holy insects and forming a holy embryo, it’s far faster and more stable than the old road, but the risk lies in the upper limit and the difficulty post-Five Lives."

Li Xin pondered; the superiority of the newborn road is in reducing cultivation risks. The difficulty probably means unpredictability because there’s no reference.

But with the advice of near-Celestial beings, the newborn road, although unknown, from a certain perspective, might have no pitfalls at the end.

"How can one practice the new road?" If he could choose, he’d rather choose the new road.

"Faith in the Martial God."

Li Xin felt speechless. That’s equivalent to saying nothing. He absolutely cannot bring himself to have faith in any Deity unless the other party doesn’t mind superficial belief.

Seeing Li Xin’s silence, Qi Badao’s excitement subsided a little, swallowing, "Brother Li, is there something wrong? Should I bolt?"

Li Xin couldn’t help but laugh, "Where would you flee to? Never mind the worm. With the current understanding, the road you’re on, except for the uncertain future, is the best secret road. Even if problems arise, it’s stuck at the becoming angel phase. Currently, Dao Yuan roads like this have only two paths; the other is the Celestial Principle School."

Qi Badao immediately perked up upon hearing this, "Then I can go undercover long-term?"

"It’s not really undercover. Your Night Patrol role is more part-time," Li Xin said, "Now you’re a member of the Inner Hall. Governance might be stricter, so still, be cautious."

Qi Badao nodded, he does things quite carefully, and he only dared to contact Li Xin after understanding the situation.

Both Li Xin and Qi Badao could hold their liquor well. They didn’t drink much; after chatting for a while, they each left.