Martial Saint!
Chapter 277 - 0193 Taihang Group of Dragons (4k)_2

Chapter 277: 0193 Taihang Group of Dragons (4k)_2

Old Tian said,

"Nothing more to say, Chenzhou and Hong Dao really gave it their all—one as the chief and another as a top ten... The number of finalists is second only to the headquarters. I’m treating everyone today!"

Qingtian Cang said,

"Everyone rest up, have some food, and get to know the students from the headquarters and the branch schools. Spend a day visiting the head office. We may clash fiercely on the field, but off the ring, we’re all from the same school, fellow Martial Artists. The purpose is to make friends through martial arts."

In this Super Potential competition, the brightest star was undoubtedly Su City Dragon Martial, with such a small student base taking so many spots, it’s nothing short of miraculous. The other branches also performed well, breaking the curse of never having a top ten. However, in the top hundred, the number of people from the headquarters still overwhelmingly outclassed the combined branches.

...

At noon, the award ceremony began. Lu Chenzhou stood on the champion’s podium, and next to him, in the position for the runner-up, was Guo Bai’s homeroom teacher, a middle-aged man with a vigorous stride. Carrying the trophy, he approached Lu Chenzhou—it was Principal Li from the headquarters. Martial Arts King! Principal Li said,

"Whether from the headquarters or a branch, we are all from Dragon City. Lu Chenzhou, as Dragon City’s chief, though you are at Su City Dragon Martial, I hope you can be an example for the new generation of Dragon City and continue to forge ahead with great momentum on the path of martial arts, and be invincible to the end!"

Lu Chenzhou bowed and said,

"The junior will certainly try his best." Invincible to the end, he couldn’t guarantee. But to surpass himself and be no weaker than his peers, he was confident.

...

The next day. Lu Chenzhou got up early; today, the branch school was organizing a visit to the headquarters. He turned on his phone and received two message notifications. [Your campus card has received a 2000 Great Merit reward from the Dragon City finance office (Note: Su City branch reward and head office chief reward). Your current balance is 3340 points.] [Your Hidden Dragon List points have increased by 10000, your ranking has risen to 414...]

Lu Chenzhou looked further and laughed.

[Li Fu: 419]

The biggest regret for Lu Chenzhou in this Super Hidden Dragon competition was not having a match with the Martial Arts Genius of Dragon Ascending Class 9. The only one who might have been his opponent, Li Fu, had also become a Martial Artist. However, Guo Bai and Ding Jingqiu were pleasant surprises. These people, they were all strong. Especially Guo Bai—he was at least 1.5 Wang Hongdaos. Honestly, if it weren’t for his Hard Qigong, just relying on his Tiger Form expertise, he might not have been able to withstand that sky-crashing move from Guo Bai, which even now sent shivers down his spine. "Dragon Form Power is, after all, greater than Tiger Form." The Dragon Form ranked first, not without good reason. "After becoming a Martial Artist, first overlay Tiger Form Divine Seed and Swallow Form Divine Seed. Once I’ve mastered the basic martial arts from these two schools to the point of no progress, then I’ll consider Dragon Form." Lu Chenzhou had the highest understanding of Tiger Form and Swallow Form Fist Theory. With a solid foundation, learning would be twice as effective with half the effort. In the early stages of martial arts, quickly advancing realms is most important. He couldn’t afford to learn too variedly from the start, trying to overlay a hundred divine seeds—that would only hamper his cultivation progress. Therefore, for a longer period, Tiger Form would be the main focus, with Swallow Form as a secondary practice!

Lu Chenzhou’s palm was injured, but it didn’t hinder his Iron Crotch Skill training. After completing a round, he breathed out deeply, his Qi-Blood vibrant.

"Hu..."

At that moment, Ji Feiyan’s voice sounded outside.

"Junior brother, let’s go! We’re visiting the headquarters today, and Teacher Qingtian Cang mentioned taking us to have a meal with students from the genius class at the headquarters... People from the legendary Class 9 are also going."

"I’m coming, senior sister!" Lu Chenzhou changed his clothes and opened the door. Shi Ruyu was also standing at the door, looking at Lu Chenzhou’s arm.

"Why did you throw away the medical bandage?" Lu Chenzhou smiled and said, "It’s okay now." Apart from a minor fracture and internal injuries, his wounds were superficial. With his Cross Training Body, such injuries would heal after a night’s sleep, not to mention he had taken a Blood Replenishing Pill, provided by the school for free. Shi Ruyu replied, "Alright then."

He led the two senior sisters to the living quarters of the other members of the genius class.

At this time, Old Tian had also finished getting ready. He combed his trendy slick-back, definitely sprayed with hair gel, and donned a rather formal Da Xia outfit.

"Everyone, come out and gather up!"

After speaking, Old Tian sized up Ji Feiyan and Shi Ruyu.

The Genius Class had always known that Lu Chenzhou had two senior sisters. Although not incredibly beautiful, they were above average in appearance and had good temperaments.

The most important thing was how incredibly considerate they were toward Lu Chenzhou. Every time they saw the two Third Rank beauties giving Lu Chenzhou shoulder massages on the big screen, everyone else was green with envy.

Lu Chenzhou, he was indeed fortunate.

Before long, Chen Xiaoyun, Leopard Woman, and others came out as well.

They laughed and said,

"Chenzhou, aren’t you going to introduce us to the two beauties?"

Lu Chenzhou let everyone get acquainted with each other.

He also wanted to introduce his own class connections to his senior sisters.

After the girls got to know each other, they stood together and went off to chat.

Wang Hongdao said,

"Without this opportunity, getting to dine with the heavenly talents of Class 9 would be very rare... But with your performance, Chenzhou, you’re not inferior to them. I have a feeling that when you return to Su City this time, you should be selected as a Martial Arts Genius."

Lu Chenzhou smiled and said,

"Leave it to fate."

...

At the Dragon City restaurant, in the banquet hall.

Hundreds of people gathered together, each table representing a class. Because there were fewer people from the branch schools, everyone from Su City Dragon Martial was at one large table. Lu Chenzhou was undoubtedly the center of attention at the banquet, with curious glances occasionally sweeping over him.

"Brother Lu, let’s add each other as friends!"

"Brother Lu, I’m from the main division’s Genius Class 4."

"Brother Lu..."

Throughout the meal, people continuously approached him to add friends.

Even among the plethora of experts at the main division, he was the star of the show until a group of figures with powerful auras pushed open the door and strode confidently to an empty table.

Ten people, all looking young and self-assured.

Each of them had at least Martial Artist cultivation, and several of the relatively mature-looking youths emanated an aura as vast as Qingtian Cang.

The venue fell silent.

The air itself seemed to freeze at that moment. As soon as these people made their entrance, the gazes that had been fixated on Lu Chenzhou unanimously shifted to this group of ten!

Wang Hongdao’s expression was serious with a hint of envy, and he whispered,

"That’s the Dragon Ascending Class 9, a total of ten people. The youngest is Li Fu; he should be a year younger than you, and the oldest is Li Ao, 34 years old, with Martial Arts Master cultivation... Next year he’ll have to leave as a master, and it’s said he’s already taken up Principal Li’s True Inheritance.

Class 9 is special, as they only recruit Martial Arts Geniuses, but geniuses aren’t born every year, so there’s a wide range of ages among these ten.

However, these older geniuses usually have already entered the upper echelons of the martial world, staying in Class 9 mostly in name only, rarely interacting with the others."

Lu Chenzhou examined the leading figure with white hair, a person whose eyes were profound and domineering, who with every movement seemed like an ancient dragon traveling through time, instilling fear in others.

Li Ao, Lu Chenzhou had heard of the name.

"The number one on the Hidden Dragon List, titled ’White-Haired Mad Dragon,’ ranked 32nd on the Earth List! The most likely of Dragon City Martial Arts University’s younger generation to ascend to Martial Arts Grandmaster within the next decade, and he’s only 34 years old."

Top Martial Universities traditionally use the age of 35 as a watershed.

Above it, one is considered among the established generation.

Below it, they are part of the new generation, the young people.

This Li Ao was the Martial Arts Genius towering above Dragon City’s new generation!

Following Li Ao was a lean and sharp young man with tiger-like eyes. His gaze met Lu Chenzhou’s, and the corners of his mouth slightly rose.

His aura was not inferior to Li Ao’s.

Number 2 on the Hidden Dragon List, Cloud-Slim Tiger·Wang Xian, ranked 49th on the Earth List.

A decade ago, Li Ao and Wang Xian burst onto the scene like twin stars, becoming Dragon City’s "One Dragon, One Tiger," seemingly draining all of Dragon City’s fortune and causing a gap in talent with no successors for several years after.

Then, the young man with the buzz cut and a stern face who followed Wang Xian emerged. His face was rough, and not particularly handsome, with broad fingers and a slightly hunched back.

Number 3 on the Hidden Dragon List, Heavenly Stealing Ape Duke·Sun Shisan.

This was the man who broke the Third Shackles after the Hua Mountain Martial Arts Meeting, the son of Chaos Sky Ape·Sun Jiu, who is ranked 9th on the Heaven List. Noted for both his distinguished family background and his remarkable talent, he was known to have excellent root bone and comprehension.

Li Ao, Wang Xian, and Sun Shisan.

These three were the only Martial Arts Masters on the Hidden Dragon List, the three unassailable peaks that loomed over all students under 35 in Dragon City, dominating the current era.