Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog

When the court of the entire Daji Dynasty was in turmoil and unrest.

Outside of Yan Capital in Dragon Abyss Province, within the Destruction Hall on Divine Martial Mountain, the astonished voices of numerous disciples were rising one after another.

Chen Ku sat cross-legged before the Iron Tree, a finger like the Immortal Points the Way, with wisps of smoke flowing from the fingertips.

Immediately, that Iron Tree seemed to be bestowed with life.

The iron-like bark gradually faded, exposing the wooden trunk, and then, like a small apricot tree, green buds emerged on its branches, followed by the birth of flower buds, and then...

The tree was in full bloom!

"It’s done!"

"The Iron Tree has blossomed!"

"Senior Brother Chen truly did it!"

At this moment, all the students in the Destruction Hall were delighted and excited for Chen Ku.

Ever since Murong Palace Master erected this Iron Tree here, it had become a target in the hearts of all the students.

Although they knew it was almost impossible to comprehend the Martial Arts Restriction of the Destruction Tower contained within it.

They still hoped someone would figure it out.

The last time, the only one who achieved understanding on the Iron Tree was Chen Ku, who could use the grasped restriction to petrify people for a few breaths.

Yet, it was ultimately not the result Murong Palace Master required, which was to let the Iron Tree bloom in reverse.

But today, he accomplished it.

However, amidst the students’ joyous shouts, Murong Cheng quickly called out, albeit with delight: "Quiet down, your Senior Brother is still in the process of satori, do not disturb."

Instantly, all the students subconsciously held their breaths and fell silent, leaving only pairs of eyes fixed on Chen Ku.

Among them, Xue Bailiu, the third-ranking figure in Dragon Abyss Province, looked at Chen Ku with undisguised brilliance and flashing eyes:

"Did he really comprehend it?"

At the time when Chen Ku initially comprehended, he admitted that the restriction could briefly petrify his legs for three breaths, but now, really fully understanding one of the four major restrictions of the Destruction Tower, the ’Life Destruction Ban,’ Chen Ku’s combat power might soar to what extent?

He was very curious, and greatly anticipated!

At this moment, under the gaze of everyone, Chen Ku’s mind had completely immersed in the profound Tao Rhythm wonders of this fully opened Iron Tree.

In Chen Ku’s inner world, with his Dao insight seeing the Iron Tree, it was no longer a tree, but a middle-aged man.

On a cliff, staring at a small apricot tree less than three feet high in front, he extended a finger from his back.

Immediately, between the fingers, various restriction patterns ran over his whole body:

"Yin Yang co-exist, the Heavenly Dao becomes, Yin Yang balance, the Five Elements grasped in my hand, Life Destruction Creation."

As the voice fell, he pointed his finger at a large piece of mountain rock beside him, instantly, the large blue stone, approximately one foot high, turned into a vast patch of green grass.

Then, he pointed his finger at the small tree ahead.

With one finger.

The small white apricot tree full of white apricot flowers transformed from its root up into a tree sculpture-like Iron Tree created from golden iron.

After two fingers.

"This is one of my Destruction Tower’s four major Martial Arts restrictions called ’Life Destruction’ or ’Life Destruction Creation Finger,’ you shall take it to Divine Martial Mountain, if anyone comprehends from the tree, they can be allowed a true disciple’s position in Destruction Tower."

The voice in Tao Rhythm dissipated.

All the mysteries contained in the ’Life Destruction Creation’ restriction were already completely imprinted on Chen Ku’s fingertips.

Next moment.

Chen Ku slowly opened his eyes.

On opening, before him were faces, looking at him eagerly and excitedly.

"Senior Brother Chen, did you comprehend?"

"Did you finally master the Life Destruction Ban within the Iron Tree?"

Chen Ku smiled, nodded: "I comprehended."

Then, slowly looking up, he gazed at Murong Cheng in the distance, who was smiling with satisfaction, and said:

"Palace Master, disciple has comprehended."

Murong Cheng stroked his beard and asked: "What did you comprehend?"

Chen Ku spoke slowly: "The Destruction Tower’s Life Destruction restriction, named Life Destruction Ban, actually involves the force of great Dao creation, it is about transcending the Yin Yang life and death paths beyond the Five Elements, by rotating Yin Yang and Five Elements, one can transform death to life, life to death, gold to wood, wood to gold, and even... water to fire, fire to earth!"

Murong Cheng nodded continuously, satisfied: "I didn’t expect, though simply fulfilling the Imperial Court’s command to establish the Divine Martial Hall Destruction Hall, I could find a disciple so determinedly connected to my Destruction Tower’s Dao Inheritance, with such comprehension of the heavenly Dao."

Chen Ku bowed: "Palace Master overpraises."

Murong Cheng waved his hand: "That you can make the Iron Tree bloom indicates you have mastered the Five Element birth, and even reversal of the Five Elements and life-death Taoist skills, and have also seen the imprint of the Tower Master, is that right?"

Chen Ku nodded: "Is it the senior who turned the blue stone to weeds and the apricot tree to this Iron Tree, turned out to be the Destruction Tower Master senior."

Murong Cheng laughed: "The Tower Master has already stated, whoever comprehends the restriction within the Iron Tree is eligible to become a true disciple of our Destruction Tower, you know, currently in Destruction Tower, there are only six true disciples, after today, I reckon there will be an addition of a seventh."

The conversation between Chen Ku and Murong Cheng, without any concealment, fell into the eyes of everyone.

The students are not fools; they are selected through layers in various provinces and prefectures and have been assessed before coming here, able to hear what the Destruction Tower’s martial art restriction ability is.

They all gasped.

Reverse the Five Elements, turning earth into water, water into fire, transforming life and death!

Is this the power of the divine restriction of the greatest sect in Dragon Abyss? It’s simply defying the natural order, altering the operation of the Five Elements according to one’s own mind.

It’s too shocking.

But understanding it is one thing; they completely cannot achieve what Chen Ku has because...

They see no restrictions or Tao power on this tree.

It’s just an ordinary flowering apricot tree.

This...

This is the true gap between ordinary geniuses and Dao entrant-level geniuses.

At the same time, they were also shocked by the last statement from Murong Cheng.

To accept Chen Ku as the seventh true disciple of the Destruction Tower!

The seventh true disciple of the Destruction Tower, what kind of status is that, even after four or five dynasties have changed in the Imperial Court, the Destruction Tower still maintains a thousand-year heritage.

The status of the seventh true disciple is too transcendent.

"Are you unwilling?" Murong Cheng saw Chen Ku not responding, slightly frowned.

Chen Ku came to his senses and said, "To be able to apprentice into the Destruction Tower, I am certainly willing, just a bit stunned."

He indeed felt stunned.

The Forbidden Technique Finger he had pursued for so long was about to appear right in front of him.

Murong Cheng smiled, fearing that Chen Ku might not want to join the Destruction Tower, said, "Since you are willing, then I can apply at the Divine Martial Mountain for you to go to the Destruction Tower for cultivation for a period before graduation."

Chen Ku originally was thinking there were only a few months left before he graduates, to head to the front lines and formally duel with Yuan Country’s Qi Cultivators, and was pondering how to manage his time at the Destruction Tower for cultivation. Unexpectedly, Murong Cheng had already thought it through.

He then said:

"Then everything will go as the Palace Master has prepared."

Murong Cheng said, "Time is tight; there are many procedures needed from the Divine Martial Mountain to the Destruction Tower, so I will ask the Vice Mountain Master for consent immediately."

Chen Ku clasped his hands courteously.

After seeing Murong Cheng off.

He also clasped fists towards the other students, smiling: "Dear senior and junior brothers, thank you for the protection earlier, today I am happy, please come to my small courtyard, let’s have a meal together."

He indeed felt happy; the rewards from this journey back from the Northeast were overwhelming.

Then, at this moment.

"Wait, Junior Brother Chen, I have an impolite request now, I hope you agree, then we can go to the banquet together, how about it?"

A voice emerged.

Everyone looked over, and it was Xue Bailiu.

Chen Ku turned his gaze towards Xue Bailiu, feeling a bit curious, clasping his hands: "Senior Brother Xue, you and I have already shared a year of classmates’ bond, no need for formality, please speak directly."

Xue Bailiu’s face remained calm as he stepped forward, coming three feet in front of Chen Ku, he said: "I am not talented, I want to witness what Junior Brother Chen has comprehended, may I have the honor?"

With these words, all the students within the Destruction Hall exclaimed.

What?

Senior Brother Xue actually wants to challenge Junior Brother Chen?

Bear in mind, until today, Xue Bailiu has been the third figure in Dragon Abyss.

He is undeniably the first person of the same generation within Divine Martial Academy.

He has already cultivated to the Eleventh Realm, achieved Xuanwu True Body Completion, surpassed the Tenth Realm, reportedly stepped into the Breakthrough Domain, able to contend with Martial Practitioners of the Twelfth Realm.

Yet he wants to challenge Junior Brother Chen, a Ninth Realm expert.

Even if it’s to witness what Chen Ku has comprehended, it seems a bit like using the strong against the weak.

However, Xue Bailiu’s eyes were like swords, staring at Chen Ku, hoping he would agree.

Facing Xue Bailiu’s gaze, Chen Ku contemplated for a moment, then said: "Okay, since it is the request of Senior Brother, let’s spar in the Martial Arts Training Square."

If Xue Bailiu challenging Chen Ku made all students emotionally shake for a moment, then Chen Ku accepting the challenge made them feel even more disbelief.

When Chen Ku agreed, Xue Bailiu’s face bloomed with a smile, saying: "Then let’s go."

Thus, all the students of the Destruction Hall clustered around the two, heading towards the Martial Arts Training Square, and soon enough, everyone on Divine Martial Mountain was alarmed.

Xue Bailiu, the top student of the same generation.

To duel with the most talented, most outstanding Junior Brother Chen on Divine Martial Mountain.

The two could be said to be the brightest stars among the current bunch of students at Divine Martial Mountain, without any comparison, now are about to duel, no one is not thrilled.

Nearly a thousand people flocked.

Watched as Chen Ku and Xue Bailiu stepped into one side of the Martial Training Heaven and Earth, standing thirty feet apart from each other.