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Chapter 149 - 135 Martial Arts Grading

Chapter 149: Chapter 135 Martial Arts Grading

"Tsk tsk, Brother Wu is really fierce."

Gao Jianping watched the scene on the stage and couldn’t help but sigh.

Although he was now considered a martial master, the gap within the master level could be quite significant.

It wasn’t a gap in martial arts prowess, but in the individuals themselves.

After entering the master realm, Gao Jianping often reflected on the scene of his father exchanging blows with Wu Li. The more he thought about it, the more he realized he couldn’t take even three moves from his father at his peak, let alone from Wu Li, who had beaten his father?

On the stage, Guo Dongyang was stunned.

In his village, many people practiced Ang Fist, and he was the most formidable among his peers. After watching the second episode of "Seeking Martial Arts" on TV, he was inspired to venture out. After joining an amateur competition, he easily took the championship.

It could be said that Guo Dongyang had never seen a mountain until he took a punch from Wu Li just now. Only then did he realize: a punch could be this fast! Strength could be this fierce! The burst could be this powerful!

"Master Guo, are you alright?" Wu Li reached out to Guo Dongyang.

Guo Dongyang did not take the hand; instead, he gritted his teeth and stood up on his own, muttering, "I’d like to join Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall."

Wu Li smiled, "Welcome!"

...

On June 7th, Wu Li arrived in Capital City with Gao Jianping, Guo Dongyang, and the "Seeking Martial Arts" crew.

Shortly after arriving at the hotel, Wu Li received a call from Zhao Lixin.

"I’m back in the country. Where are you?"

"I’m in Capital City."

"That’s perfect. Let’s meet up."

...

An hour later, the two met at the Bo Yuan Martial Arts Branch in Capital City.

Zhao Lixin was wearing a red Tang suit and looked invigorated.

"How’s your injury?" Wu Li asked.

Zhao Lixin nodded, "The injury to my spine is completely healed; it doesn’t affect my release of Dark Force. The cuts on my ribs are also nearly healed; as long as I don’t exert force violently, it’ll be fine."

Wu Li smiled, "Why the details? Thinking of sparring with me?"

Zhao Lixin looked straight at Wu Li, "I saw the news online. You invited me to join your martial arts hall before, right? I agree."

Wu Li felt a warmth in his heart, knowing the other party was worried about him. Thus, despite not being fully recovered, Zhao rushed back, likely wanting to lend Wu Li a hand.

Indeed, Zhao Lixin continued, "Isn’t there skepticism online about nobody being in Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall? I’ll fight on behalf of the hall as a coach, one by one against those three that issued challenges. I’ve already found out who they are."

Wu Li said, "You’re not fully healed yet, there’s no need for this. I already have a strategy, so don’t worry."

Zhao Lixin asked, "What’s the strategy? Tell me about it."

Thus, Wu Li shared his plans with Zhao Lixin.

"Count me in!" Zhao Lixin stated with an undeniable tone.

Wu Li, feeling helpless, replied, "Alright then."

...

On June 8th, Wu Li posted a statement on Mo Yin and his personal Weibo:

"In light of the huge controversy sparked by the defeat of coaches from three Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall branches in the Capital City, I hereby announce as the Master of Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall:

Starting today, Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall will classify all coaches and enrolled students into Martial Arts Levels, mainly based on the strength they demonstrate in Free Fighting and Mixed Martial Arts competitions. We will divide National Martial Arts into nine ranks:

National Martial Arts First to Third Rank: All students who enroll at Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall and begin learning Traditional Martial Arts can be called Martial Arts Apprentices.

National Martial Arts Fourth Rank: Students who complete the beginner course and pass the assessment to enroll in the intermediate class can be called Martial Artists.

National Martial Arts Fifth Rank: Students who complete the intermediate course and pass the assessment to enroll in the advanced class can be called Samurai.

National Martial Arts Sixth Rank: Students who complete the advanced course and pass the assessment to enroll in the professional class (professional class students will primarily participate in ring competitions, considered semi-professional athletes) can be called martial masters.

National Martial Arts Seventh Rank: Of the sixteen Sixth Rank martial masters, one victor who emerges through elimination can be promoted and called Martial Hero.

National Martial Arts Eighth to Ninth Rank: Rank within the top fifteen in the world in their respective weight category in Free Fighting or Mixed Martial Arts can be called Martial Arts Venerate, valid for life.

Above Ninth Rank: Can be called Martial Saint."

Shortly after issuing this statement, Wu Li added a list to his Weibo post, showing the current Martial Arts Levels of all coaches at Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall, temporarily based on their current martial prowess.

Most of the coaches were only at the Martial Arts Fifth Rank, Samurai, with only fourteen reaching the Sixth Rank martial master.

There were four Seventh Rank Martial Heroes: Gao Jianping (Eagle Claw Fist), Guo Dongyang (Ang Fist), Dong Yunfei (White Ape Fist), Xu Chuan (Xingyi).

There were two Eighth Rank Martial Arts Venerates: Wu Li (Xingyi) and Zhao Lixin (Bagua).

There was none at the Ninth Rank or above.

This statement and list immediately went viral on the internet.

Previously, people online were questioning whether Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall had anyone at all, whether Traditional Martial Arts had anyone at all? Wu Li didn’t directly answer in that interview video, only saying that in Xingyi, besides himself, there were no other experts at Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall. Now Wu Li came out with a Martial Arts Level classification and a corresponding list.

"Wow, this level classification reeks of a heavy scent of fantasy novels."

"Martial Arts Venerates, terrifying as they are?"

"Warning: Dark Force transformation into a Horse!"

"Folks, focus on that list of coaches! The ones from Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall’s branches in Capital City who got beaten were only at Fifth Rank, not even martial masters!"

"What Wu Li’s statement means is, you beat a few low-rank martial artists, don’t get cocky, if you dare, come fight those of higher ranks."

"Too arrogant, Wu Li equates Eighth to Ninth Rank with being in the top fifteen fighters in the world, and these people have achieved results in world competitions, but Wu Li? He only won a championship in a local amateur competition, and now he’s comparing himself to the top fifteen in the world?"

"Dead with laughter, it feels like Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall is just playing house, such Martial Arts Levels won’t be recognized outside."

...

Online, opinions on Wu Li’s statement and the list were mixed. Before everyone could come to a consensus, Wu Li posted another message:

"On June 12th, Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall will hold a challenge event in Capital City. Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall will send out three National Martial Arts Seventh Rank and two Eighth Rank fighters to accept challenges from anyone. Those who successfully challenge a Seventh Rank Martial Hero will win one million in cash, and those who successfully challenge an Eighth Rank Martial Arts Venerate will win five million in cash!"

Later, Wu Li also posted a video on Mo Yin where he said to the camera:

"Surely many people think that me creating this Martial Arts Level is just for self-entertainment. No worries, let’s see the real deal with our hands. If you think the levels I’ve set are inflated, welcome to challenge them, especially the three guys who came to kick the doors before. Didn’t you say Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall had no one? Now the opportunity to make money is here; hurry up and take the challenge."