Looking at these signs, Zhao Ya felt a mixture of amusement and bewilderment.
To put it bluntly, aren’t these just like school recruitment brochures?
As he continued walking along the street, he saw that the inns and shops were all hanging signs of various sects.
In front of some sects, there were long queues, making the atmosphere lively.
After searching for a long time, Zhao Ya couldn’t find the sign for Azure Dragon Temple, which made him feel puzzled.
Could it be that Azure Dragon Temple didn’t attend this grand opening ceremony?
That shouldn’t be.
This kind of recruitment ceremony, held once every three years, should be important for every sect.
After all, only with a continuous influx of new blood can a sect continue to develop.
Even if Azure Dragon Temple has now declined and split, they should at least understand this principle.
While Zhao Ya was pondering, he suddenly noticed a small alley at the street corner, where a few sects were also recruiting amid the sparse surroundings.
Upon closer inspection, Zhao Ya found that the sects recruiting in this alley were small and unheard of.
Surrounded by these small sects, on the door of a small tavern was the conspicuous sign of Azure Dragon Temple.
Zhao Ya was surprised to find that the grand Azure Dragon Temple of the Beyond the World Thirteen Sects was recruiting in such a humble location.
Unlike the popular sects with long queues in front, the Azure Dragon Temple recruitment point had no one, looking very deserted.
Zhao Ya lifted the thick curtain and entered the tavern, finding it dim and cold inside.
Only one person was sitting behind the bar, idly dozing off.
When the curtain was lifted and a cool breeze blew in, the person finally looked up.
Their eyes met.
Both Zhao Ya and the person were momentarily surprised.
Zhao Ya was surprised at the person’s youth.
Such a large Azure Dragon Temple, and they sent a young man in his twenties for recruitment.
The person, on the other hand, was surprised by Zhao Ya’s presence.
In recent days, people had inquired, but most were rejects from other sects, trying their luck here out of desperation.
Zhao Ya was the only one in these days to bring him any surprise.
"Excuse me, is this the recruitment point for Azure Dragon Temple?" Zhao Ya asked.
"Yes, are you interested in joining our Azure Dragon Temple?"
"Yes, I have that intention," Zhao Ya nodded.
"That’s great! Our Azure Dragon Temple loves talents like you. Here, fill out this form about yourself, and I’ll report to my master."
With that, the person eagerly ran to the back.
Zhao Ya picked up the paper and pen, writing down his name and some basic personal information.
Soon, there was a cough, and an elderly man with graying hair walked in leisurely.
"I’m Qin Jianji. I heard from my disciple that you intend to join Azure Dragon Temple?"
As Zhao Ya looked at the man, he couldn’t help but feel a chill run through him.
Meridian Opening!
Moreover, he was an exceptionally powerful Meridian Opening Realm expert, otherwise, he wouldn’t have such an intimidating presence for Zhao Ya.
As expected, even though the once mighty sect had fallen, sending anyone still showcased top-notch strength.
"Yes!" Zhao Ya nodded.
A subtle gleam appeared in Qin Jianji’s eyes.
Compared to the young person before, he was much more perceptive, immediately seeing Zhao Ya’s extraordinariness.
Especially in the face of his imposing manner, this person remained composed and unflustered, which was indeed surprising.
"Good, so how much do you know about our Azure Dragon Temple?" Qin Jianji asked.
Zhao Ya paused silently, then slowly said, "To be honest, my master was once a disciple of Azure Dragon Temple. Thanks to him, I learned the Great Vajra Fist and have been practicing it till now."
Hearing this, Qin Jianji’s eyes lit up.
"Oh? What is your master’s name?"
"Lu Dingtai."
Before coming to Beyond the World, Zhao Ya had asked Lu Dingtai if he could mention his name.
Lu Dingtai’s attitude was indifferent.
According to Lu Dingtai, during his time at Azure Dragon Temple, he was just an insignificant little martial artist whom nobody noticed.
Now, so much time has passed that few people likely remember him.
So it was up to Zhao Ya whether to mention it or not.
Indeed.
When Qin Jianji heard the name Lu Dingtai, he frowned and pondered for a moment, ultimately drawing a blank.
"Since you have a connection with our Azure Dragon Temple and have practiced the Great Vajra Fist, could you demonstrate a move or two for me to see?"
"Of course, but here?" Zhao Ya did not refuse but glanced around at the rundown tavern.
"Yes, just a simple demonstration of one or two moves. If you feel like you lack a target, feel free to strike at me," Qin Jianji said with a smile.
"Alright, then I’ll be presumptuous."
After apologizing, Zhao Ya suddenly took a step forward and punched towards Qin Jianji.
Originally calm and composed, Qin Jianji’s expression changed when Zhao Ya stepped forward, and he couldn’t help but exclaim "Good" when Zhao Ya punched.
"Good technique!"
Initially, Qin Jianji thought of standing still, prepared to take two of Zhao Ya’s strikes head-on.
But upon witnessing the power of Zhao Ya’s punch, Qin Jianji realized that his previous idea was overconfident.
Although this young man named Zhao Ya was only at the Fifth Realm in cultivation, an expert recognizes skill at a glance.
The purity and mastery of this move of the Great Vajra Fist even made Qin Jianji feel a bit ashamed.