chapter 19 I hope the Grand Elder will keep his word

"This guy is really crazy! How dare he shout at the Elder of the Scripture Repository? Isn't this slapping the Grand Elder's face?"
"From what I see, he must have practiced this Yellow Rank martial arts technique to the point of Conceptual Realm before. There's no way he just cultivated it in such a short time."
"That's right! His little trickery definitely won't fool the Grand Elder. I bet they won't even bother with him!"
The crowd outside the Scripture Repository began to look disdainful again.
At this moment, Noah's gaze was sharp as he stood in the hexagram array, staring firmly at the gate of the Scripture Repository.
However, the Scripture Repository remained silent, not giving any response.
This only made the mockery on the faces of the surrounding people grow stronger.
Buzz...
At this moment, a deep voice sounded out.
The crowd trembled at the sound, and then they saw the door of the Scripture Repository slowly opening.
A white-haired, bearded old man in robes walked out slowly.
"It's the Grand Elder..." Someone instinctively exclaimed.
The area around the Scripture Repository immediately quieted down.
The crowd was shocked, and their gazes immediately became extremely solemn. No one dared to make a sound.
Who would have thought that the Grand Elder would actually appear...
"You are the new disciple recruited by Henry?"
The Grand Elder, with a misty aura surrounding him, had an extremely gentle gaze as he stared at Noah.
"Yes!" Noah bowed his head and saluted the Grand Elder.
"Henry, this madman, has indeed recruited some strange disciples."
The Grand Elder's face was filled with deep helplessness.
After sighing, he looked at Noah again. "You were able to cultivate a Yellow Rank martial arts technique to the Conceptual Realm in just ten breaths, which indeed proves your extraordinary insight. I admit that I underestimated you this time."
Noah's gaze was deep, his head lowered.
He did not show any change in expression despite the Grand Elder's words.
However, the people outside the Scripture Repository were already in a state of turmoil.
In their minds, the Grand Elder of the Scripture Repository, who was supreme and untouchable, actually admitted that he had underestimated someone?
This kind of thing had never happened in decades.
Furthermore, from the Grand Elder's words, it seemed that Noah had not already mastered the Yellow Rank martial arts technique before, but had truly cultivated it in just ten breaths!
His insight was simply unbelievable...
"However!"
While waves of shock were surging in everyone's hearts, the Grand Elder's tone changed, "Being able to cultivate a Yellow Rank martial arts technique to Conceptual Realm in ten breaths does not mean you are suitable for cultivating a Heavenly Rank martial arts technique. Inside the Scripture Repository, there is a set of Earth Rank level techniques that are very suitable for you to practice. Take it and practice for now."
With that, the Grand Elder waved his hand.
The peak of the Scripture Repository once again shimmered with light.
Immediately, a silver light descended, enveloping Noah.
"Earth Rank martial arts technique, the Thousand Hands Seal?"
A memory invaded Noah's mind, causing his eyes to slightly narrow.
There was a murmur among the crowd.
The Earth Rank martial arts technique was something only disciples in the Spirit Wheel Realm were qualified to practice.
Many here had not even stepped into the Spirit Wheel Realm yet, let alone had the qualification to receive an Earth Rank martial arts technique.
They hadn't expected Noah, this so-called "waste," to receive such technique before them.
However, Noah was not satisfied with this.
After receiving the Earth Rank martial arts technique Thousand Hands Seal, he furrowed his brow and looked up at the Grand Elder. "Does Grand Elder think that my aptitude is still not worthy of cultivating Heavenly Rank martial arts techniques?"
The Earth Grade martial arts technique was already considered strong in the eyes of the disciples of the Sword God Sect.
However, Noah's perspective was far beyond these disciples of the Sword God Sect.
In his past life, he had practiced many King Rank and even Emperor Rank martial arts techniques.
Therefore, he simply looked down on Earth Rank martial arts techniques.
His questioning once again startled the crowd.
To receive an Earth Rank martial arts technique and still be unsatisfied?
He even dared to question the Grand Elder!
Did he really think the Grand Elder was easy-going?
"In the practice of martial arts, one must not be hasty for quick results. I have made an exception and granted you an Earth Rank martial arts technique as a recognition of your exceptional insight. You still wish to cultivate Heavenly Rank martial arts techniques?"
The Grand Elder's gaze hardened slightly, showing a hint of displeasure on his face.
He then cautioned Noah, "Although you cultivate the Chaos Scripture, you have not yet stepped into the nineteenth level. Currently, your strength is at best comparable to a Spirit Moving Realm cultivator. An Earth Rank martial arts technique is enough to support your cultivation."
"It seems that the Grand Elder still doesn't believe in me," Noah shook his head.
He could tell that the Grand Elder didn't believe he could cultivate a Heavenly Rank martial arts technique. "If I can cultivate this Earth Rank martial arts technique, the Thousand Hands Seal within two hours, will you then grant me a Heavenly Rank martial arts technique?"
"Within two hours?" The Grand Elder was taken aback.
After a moment, he smiled with interest. "What do you mean by 'cultivate'?"
"As everyone knows, the cultivation of martial arts can be divided into five stages, Initial Stage, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, Perfection, and Conceptual Realm. The Initial Stage merely means a superficial understanding, and Minor Achievement only indicates the beginning of understanding. Only when it is cultivated to the Major Achievement Stage can it be considered as initial completion!" Noah explained, then glanced at the Grand Elder.
He continued, "If you can cultivate the Thousand Hands Seal to the Major Achievement Stage within two hours, I will allow you to freely enter and select any martial arts technique in the Scripture Repository from now on!"
With these words, the crowd erupted in astonishment.
Throughout the history of the Sword God Sect, apart from the Sword Child of each generation, no disciple has ever been granted the privilege of freely entering and exiting the Scripture Repository.
Now, Noah could barely be considered a candidate for the Sword Child, but he was not yet a Sword Child.
Yet, the Grand Elder promised such a great reward.
As long as Noah could cultivate the Thousand Hands Seal to the Major Achievement Stage within two hours, he would be able to freely enter and exit the Scripture Repository.
"He can't possibly cultivate an Earth Rank martial arts technique to the Major Achievement Stage within two hours!"
"Yes, that's right! Liam, with his extraordinary talent, only cultivated a Earth Rank sword technique to the Minor Achievement Stage within two hours with his Spirit Wheel Realm cultivation. How could Noah, who is not even at the Spirit Wheel Realm, possibly cultivate an Earth Rank martial arts technique to the Major Achievement Stage?"
"I suppose the Grand Elder just wants to make Noah realize the difficulty and give up!"
After a brief shock, the crowd calmed down and began to make their own speculations.
However, at this moment, Noah's lips curled up slightly, and he spoke to the Grand Elder with a smile, "I hope the Grand Elder will keep your promise!"
"I have been here for many years. I do not need to go back on my own word or ruin my own reputation for the sake of making things difficult for you, an external sect disciple," the Grand Elder said calmly.
Afterwards, Noah bowed to the Grand Elder once again and then turned to walk out of the hexagram array, heading slowly towards the Sword Formation Space.
At this moment, Liam, who had been practicing martial arts in the Sword Formation Space, also walked out.
He had roughly learned what had happened here from others.
The two of them passed by each other without looking at each other.
However, those around them felt a sense of hostile between the two, like water and fire.