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Chapter 172 - 0141 I Mock the Heavens (4k, asking for monthly ticket and subscription)_2

Chapter 172: 0141 I Mock the Heavens (4k, asking for monthly ticket and subscription)_2

The result was that he finally made it into the top 32.

No matter what, he had fulfilled a wish. When the Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall’s emblem appeared on the big screen, he, as a teacher, was as proud as the sun.

Ji Xuantong said,

"Chenzhou, apply some ointment, and then have your senior sister accompany you to the venue’s medical room for a check-up. Even with Hard Qi Gong, it’s hard to guard against Baji Dark Force. If you have internal injuries, you need to apply medicine and treat it as soon as possible. You’re in an excited state right now and might not perceive it."

"Okay."

Shi Ruyu said,

"I’ll accompany my junior brother."

After the check-up, Chenzhou indeed had some minor internal injuries, and he was secretly amazed. This must be the most serious injury he had ever sustained—the power of Baji Fist was truly fierce. The doctor prescribed some medicine for him, and he should be able to recover within a week without any serious effects.

In Martial Arts competitions, injuries are normal.

But whether it’s external or internal injuries, they must be treated promptly. One should not ignore them just because Martial Artists have strong physical qualities, or else over time, they could easily turn into chronic diseases.

"Junior brother, let’s not spar for the time being."

"Mm-hm."

The two returned to the resting area to wait for the end of the competition. As for Ji Xuantong, he went around visiting with his hands clasped behind his back, and the image of ’Flying Swallow Sea Flying’ soared to the sky on his back.

In the end, the results were final, Lu Chenzhou champion, Lin Zirong runner-up, and Ye Chen third place. The ranking of the competition and the most popular popularity index were consistent, with no suspense.

The host invited Grandmaster Zhou to give a speech.

Yet, on one of the bleachers, a figure rose into the air. He slapped the three-foot Qingfeng sword at his waist, which shone with divine light, and then stepping on the sword, he arrived at the lectern.

This scene seemed like the legendary Sword Flight.

Innumerable people gasped.

"This is a Grandmaster!"

"A Heavenly List Grandmaster, a Land Immortal!"

"So cool, and regardless of actual combat, Sword Dao’s coolness truly has no equal."

This was a scene many people yearned for.

Grandmaster Zhou’s robes fluttered, and his gaze swept across the audience:

"As Martial Artists, we fight against people, ghosts, gods, and the heavens and earth! Today’s competition showed me the young heroes’ indomitable Martial Arts Will, the unyielding Martial Arts Spirit, and the ’who but me’ Martial Arts Spirit! The winds and clouds of the world are born from us; the competition is only the beginning of the path of Martial Arts, which is infinite. If the Three Evils are not removed, the human world cannot be purified. Be always mentally prepared, young heroes."

The audience applauded warmly.

Lu Chenzhou stepped onto the award stage. He received a three million grand prize, as well as a gift pack of ten boxes of Bright God Medicine, enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention.

The host asked him to give a champion’s speech. He conventionally thanked his master, senior sister, parents, and so on, and also advertised for the Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall.

He wanted the name of Flying Swallow to be renowned throughout Jiangnan!

Grandmaster Zhou nodded slightly in his heart.

His favorite people were those who knew to repay kindness.

Unfortunately, such an outstanding genius of realization was from Dragon City Martial Arts University. In the future, it wouldn’t be surprising for Dragon City to have one more unparalleled Martial Bone Daoist.

Before the venue cleared out, Lin Zirong said,

"Brother Lu, let’s add each other as friends. Heaven’s above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below; if you have time, come to Hang City, I’ll treat you... Next time, we can spar again." As a Baji Fist master, losing to Lu Chenzhou head-on, he was still somewhat unwilling.

"Sure."

The two exchanged contact information.

Beside them, Ye Chen hesitated for a moment and then smiled,

"Brother Lu, I also live in Su City, let’s add each other as friends... I heard my foolish younger brother almost ruined your opportunity; I’m not asking for your forgiveness, just hoping that the Ye Family won’t be implicated because of this. The family elder has already disciplined him."

Lu Chenzhou thought for a moment and said,

"It’s okay; I still admire you, Brother Ye."

There are always bad seeds in the world, but that doesn’t negate the people around them.

The young folks exchanged contacts, further expanding their Martial Arts network. Being of the same generation, it was inevitable to encounter each other again in future competitions.

Friendship first, competition second.

After the competition, Ji Xuantong was about to leave with his three disciples when Chen Ye, sweating profusely, ran over and called out,

"Don’t hurry off just yet, there’s something else."

...

In the backstage area of the venue.

Chen Ye brought Lu Chenzhou and the others to meet someone— even Ji Xuantong was feeling a bit apprehensive at this moment because the person they were about to meet... was too awesome.

Soon, a middle-aged man walked in through the door, wearing Imperial Capital Martial Arts University training clothes, with greying temples and a severe look tempered by age.

Chen Ye quickly said,

"Mr. Li, good day!"

Ji Xuantong also bowed in the Triple Truth salutation, saying,

"Have met Senior Laughing Sky Dao!"

The man before them was none other than the founder of Daoist Science and Technology, the Honorary Vice Chancellor of Imperial Capital Martial Arts University, and 93rd on the All Nations Martial Arts Competition global top hundred list—Laughing Sky Dao·Li Taisheng! He had broken through the Fifth Shackles long ago and was only a step away from the Sixth Shackles.

Coincidentally,

ranked 92nd was none other than the Principal of Su City Dragon Martial Arts School, Three Extremes Saint Hand·Wang Changming. One could say that the combat power of these two individuals had already reached the ceiling among those who had broken the Fifth Shackles. Ahead on the leaderboard were mostly those who had broken the Sixth or even Seventh Shackles.

As for the Cold Mountain Elder, he ranked 100th, the gatekeeper.

Li Taisheng sized up Lu Chenzhou in a room filled with silence.

After a moment, he spoke,

"Long story short, I was just passing by Magic City while attending a meeting. I watched your finals performance, and it was very good. To my eyes, I won’t make other predictions, but you have a hopeful chance to become a Grandmaster in the future. Therefore, I’d like to offer you a higher rating."

"Thank you, Senior."

Lu Chenzhou could hardly contain his joy.

He was already an S-rank; any higher would be SS-rank. Previously, Chen Ye had said that the company’s talent development contract went as high as SSS-rank, equivalent to a Martial Bone Dao Embryo. Individuals at such a level already had the qualifications to negotiate terms with the company and set custom training contracts.

Old Ji went without saying, feeling moved and also thinking that Li Taisheng’s vision was superior; he too believed that Chenzhou had the demeanor of a Grandmaster, a notion unintentionally concurred by other Great Grandmasters.

Li Taisheng said,

"Chen Ye, discuss the contract terms with Chenzhou, then amend the contract, tally up the account, and also settle the payments for the previous period of the A-rank contract."

Chen Ye promptly replied,

"Of course, Mr. Li, please go ahead with your busy schedule."

Li Taisheng stretched out his hand and shook hands with Lu Chenzhou, saying,

"I, Laughing Sky Dao, love to make friends the most. Being able to support the potential talents of the future and seeing the seedlings nurtured by the company grow robustly gives me a great sense of accomplishment. Regardless of your future achievements, our friendship will last forever."

His domineering presence somehow managed to convey affability.

Although it might have been a merchant’s facade, it still made everyone feel pleasantly heartened.

He also shook hands with Ji Xuantong and the two senior sisters.

"To have taught such a disciple, Master Ji will surely be esteemed for ages."

"I dare not assume, I dare not assume; it’s all thanks to Chenzhou’s own efforts."

Watching the senior depart, the group finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Ye introduced,

"The SS-rank contract entails an annual cultivation cost of 2 million. The difference from last year’s cost, totaling 3.5 million, plus a 3 million prize bonus... Congratulations, Mr. Lu, you can take home 6.5 million, and from now on, you can cultivate without worries.

Additionally, if Mr. Lu intends to purchase a Void Blade or protective gear, for items not exceeding 30 million, with our company’s SS contract, you can enjoy a 10% internal discount, because we are also just cooperating with the state, and that’s the highest discount."

Lu Chenzhou calculated.

Buying a Fist Blade would save him another 2 million.

Ji Xuantong asked,

"What are the criteria for an SSS-rank?"

"Either recognized by a Top Martial University as having Martial Bone Dao Embryo potential or Mr. Lu must become a Martial Artist before the age of 20. In any case, the time from entry to becoming a Martial Artist must not exceed five years. If I recall correctly, Mr. Lu entered at the age of 15, right?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chenzhou had his answer.

Becoming a Martial Artist before 20, he figured, was not a big problem.

After signing the contract, Ji Xuantong, triumphant with the Triple Reality, returned to the gates of Su City Dragon Martial Arts School. Old Ji stood still, watching the backs of the three departing.

"Once I’m gone, the Ji Family’s genealogy must reserve a special page for this."

He was the future Master of Grandmaster Lu!

...

On the flight from Magic City to Imperial Capital, Laughing Sky Dao looked out the window.

"Mr. Li, is Lu Chenzhou truly a prospect for Grandmaster?"

"Pretty much. Even if he doesn’t make it in the future, a bit of flattery doesn’t hurt. Besides, I have a feeling that deeming him a Grandmaster prospect... might be a conservative assessment. Let’s set him up with the SS-rank for now and consider upgrading to SSS-rank later, keeping him under special observation."

The rise of Daoist Science and Technology’s competitor, Divine Martial Technology, with its influence spreading nationwide, was not without the fortune they had of stumbling upon someone years ago:

The Cangtian Dragon King.

In the Martial Arts Era, having top-tier power relationships indirectly bolstered one’s say in various fields. This was inevitably beneficial for a company’s commercial expansion.

Daoist Science and Technology also needed an influential figure who could match the Cangtian Dragon King. Laughing Sky Dao felt that, provided Lu Chenzhou maintained his current trajectory, keeping his spirits high and progressing forcefully... breaking the Fifth, Sixth, or Seventh Shackles would not be an issue.

"The true excitement lies in the clash of Dragons and Tigers."

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