Martial Saint!

The Guanchong point had opened, Lu Chenzhou was one step closer to being invincible against all diseases.

The next evening, he went to the Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall to test his Qi-Blood Value.

Qi-Blood Value was 1.67, only 0.06 away from reaching Third Rank.

Just opening another point and achieving a Small Success in Black Tiger Boxing would allow him to breakthrough.

Lu Chenzhou was filled with joy from his gains, as if in a dream.

Unknowingly, he was almost reaching the Late Stage of the Ming Power Realm.

To break through to Fourth Rank, he needed to grasp the techniques of "Dark Power," formerly known as Dark Force, a significant challenge that stymied many.

Generally speaking, for those with Low Class root bone, putting in effort, spending more money and time, there was still a good chance of reaching Third Rank in their lifetime, formerly known as the Peak of Ming Power.

In the martial arts world, that could barely qualify one as a lower-tier expert.

This didn't require much talent.

But moving from Ming Power to Dark Power was indeed a hurdle.

For ordinary people, the hope of achieving it was slim.

Regarding the even more challenging Transformation Power, formerly referred to as "Master of Transformation Realm."

Just this title alone was enough to prove its value, not to mention for those with Low Class root bone, even for those with Intermediate root bone, it still required some effort to breakthrough. Before the First Shackles, there was almost no stagnation, only the one in ten thousand with Top Class root bone.

Training field.

"Lu Chenzhou, come up and demonstrate the Sweeping Step with me."

Shi Ruyu called out.

Lu Chenzhou agreed and leapt onto the stakes.

The other students were envious, the same Low Class root bone, the same instructor, the same time learning, yet Lu Chenzhou's Sea Sweeping Body was clearly more adept.

This was what the teachers saw as a top student.

That's why he was always called up for demonstrations.

After nearly a month of special training, this time on the wooden stakes, Lu Chenzhou lasted noticeably longer, nearly touching Shi Ruyu multiple times, and his movement technique had strengthened.

Of course, he still didn't succeed in the end.

Shi Ruyu's higher Qi-Blood rank, the same level of Sea Sweeping Body realm, when performed, the effect was much better than Lu Chenzhou's, proving that Qi-Blood was fundamental!

Practicing boxing and Pile Skill was of utmost importance!

"Not bad, Lu Chenzhou has improved rapidly."

Shi Ruyu recalled the recent demonstration, her heart wasn't as calm as she appeared, considering she had started learning a few months before Lu Chenzhou, yet now their realms were nearly similar.

She guessed Lu Chenzhou was also skilled in the Sea Sweeping Body.

This guy was somewhat terrifying.

After all, she had some insights herself, and her cultivation speed was not slow.

"Everyone, keep practicing."

Shi Ruyu turned and left, heading to Ji Xuantong's Martial Arts Room. She planned to share her observations with her teacher and take Lu Chenzhou as a True Inheritance disciple sooner.

This junior brother was extraordinary!

Lu Chenzhou was unaware of his senior sister's thoughts.

He looked at the Martial Arts Tree, three leaves swaying on the lower branches, Basic Boxing

[Martial Art]

[Black Tiger Fist: Mastery (84%)]

[Sea Sweeping Body: Skilled (24%)]

"By the end of the month, Black Tiger Fist will reach Small Success, and Sea Sweeping Body should also achieve Mastery. It's good to have a proficiency panel, clear progress in cultivation, giving peace of mind."

As he was leaving,

Du stopped Lu Chenzhou.

"Junior brother, let's have a spar."

It was late at night by then, the other students had left.

"Sure, but just for a few minutes, my mom is still waiting for me."

"Thanks, let's spar on the stakes."

Recently, Du had also entered the beginner level of Sea Sweeping Body and wanted to see how far behind he was from Lu Chenzhou. Being a Third Rank defeated by a Second Rank was somewhat frustrating.

On the stakes, two figures were striking and chasing each other.

"You guys should head back early, don't spar too late."

Shi Ruyu, carrying her cross-body bag, passed by and reminded.

"Okay, senior sister."

Lu Chenzhou responded to Du while replying to her.

Shi Ruyu watched the two sweating and earnestly boxing, feeling somewhat emotional... If Du didn't find an opportunity soon, he'd quickly be surpassed by Lu Chenzhou.

She now believed more in Lu Chenzhou. Having known each other for over half a year, as a witness to Lu Chenzhou's changes, no one understood this kid better than her.

Bang!

With the thud of physical confrontation.

It was less than three minutes before Du was knocked off the stakes by Lu Chenzhou's Black Tiger Howling Wind Kick. He got up from the ground, his spirits a bit down, his eyes reddened.

"I lost, thanks, junior brother."

He changed out of his training clothes, seemingly on the verge of crying.

"Senior brother, are you okay?"

Lu Chenzhou looked at his usually cheerful classmate, feeling his concern, Du seemed unable to hold back his emotions and actually started to sob.

"I've also trained hard, why am I still so terrible?"

Lu Chenzhou was taken aback, obviously not expecting this.

Senior Brother Du's heart was more fragile than he thought.

After all, he was just a 16-year-old kid!

He used to be so much stronger than himself, but he never expected to watch as Lu Chenzhou surpassed him, how he strenuously cultivated but was powerless, breaking down inside.

Lu Chenzhou didn't know how to comfort him.

He couldn't tell his senior that he had a Martial Arts Tree, could he? He handed a tissue to Du for wiping his tears; after releasing his emotions, Du felt much better and whispered,

"I'm sorry, I couldn't hold it in. I made a fool of myself."

Men are not supposed to cry easily.

"It's okay, there's no need to compare yourself with others. Just stick to your own goals. With your abilities, getting into Pingjiang Martial Arts University shouldn't be a problem."

Ironically, Lu Chenzhou, who was of lower rank, was the one comforting Du.

"Right, it's getting late. Let's head back."

"Goodbye."

The two disappeared into the night.

After closing the door of the Martial Arts Room, Ji Xuantong was the last to leave the Martial Arts Hall. He could understand Du's emotional breakdown. It's just that the world is cruel.

…

After leaving the Martial Arts Hall.

Du arrived at the street corner.

Just then, an autonomous taxi happened to pass by. Nowadays, autonomous driving technology was quite mature, and even had a lower accident rate than regular taxis.

The dim light inside the car was suitable for resting.

He settled into the back seat and dozed off.

It was early March in Su City, and spring had brought warmth and flowers, but for some reason, he felt a chill, as if an unseen cold was blowing at his back.

It felt as if someone was blowing cold air.

"Hoo... hoo... hoo..."

This made it difficult for him to fall asleep.

He touched his forehead and he didn't have a fever.

"I've opened 5 orifices and am a Third Rank Martial Artist, this shouldn't be happening?"

Du tried to sleep again, but suddenly woke up with a start.

"Something's not right!"

He immediately tried to pull the car door handle to get out.

He remembered some unpleasant things.

But the door seemed welded shut and wouldn't open.

He turned around, and saw nothing.

"Could it be that there's something wrong with the car?"

He turned back and saw an extra pale hand on the steering wheel dropping drops of murky, foul-smelling liquid like decomposed body fluids, drip, drip...

"Void Things!"

Du was startled.

There was a Void Thing hidden in this autonomous car!

Without hesitation, he kicked the door; according to Da Xia's laws, encountering a Virtual Disaster allowed for emergency escape without constituting intentional damage to property.

Insurance companies would compensate for it later.

The car drove quietly, with that pale hand holding the steering wheel.

Faintly visible through the window reflection was an obscure white figure, Du vaguely felt as if someone was silently laughing on the seat, which was terribly chilling.

Bang!

The door burst open, and before Du could rejoice at surviving a disaster, he saw he was on a deserted, lonely street, with cold wind whistling through.

The light inside the car flickered and went out.

Shh shh shh... it seemed like something was getting off the car.

Du's Qi-Blood burst out as he roared,

"What the hell are you, come on, I'm not afraid of you!"

"Hehehe..."

The laughter approached, yet Du saw no figure. It was said that Void Things loved to torment their victims with fear before killing them, Du could testify it was true.

This damned thing had the chance to kill him in the car.

Yet it continued to toy with him!

Du wildly swung his fists, without any technique, the intense fear made this young Martial Artist who had never faced real combat struggle like any ordinary person.

A fierce wind hit him, and death seemed imminent.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In that terrifying world, it seemed like the sound of a motorcycle engine roared, and a figure wearing a helmet riding a modified motorcycle spewing blue flames sped towards! In his right hand was an ancient saber of unknown material, sparking as it dragged on the ground.

"Hah!"

The person used the momentum of the motorcycle to leap up, covering ten yards in the air and landed in front of Du. Swish swish swish! The saber moved with swift, sharp slashes!

There were faint screams in the dark night.

Du felt the chill begin to fade.

The ghostly thing was attacked by the newcomer and began to flee. A pale handprint appeared on a lamp post followed by a fleeting white figure.

"Trying to escape?"

In the next instant, a large hand covered in some blue luminescent glow brutally struck, splatting the white figure against the post, swiftly and cleanly.

The white figure struggled, waving its ghostly claws, its intangible strength even tearing open the man's leather jacket to reveal his muscular chest. A blue luminescent glow flashed on his chest, immune to any attacks from the white figure.

"Xuanyan·Reverse Sea!"

The man pressed down toward the ground, smacking the white figure onto the road, fracturing the pavement, blue light splashed like a fluorescent wave in the night then dimmed into nothingness.

The white figure dissipated.

The man removed his helmet.

Du's face was shocked as he blurted out,

"Master?"