Martial Saint!
Chapter 35 - 0035 White Ape Through the Forest, Black Tiger Crossing the Mountain (2 more)

Chapter 35: 0035 White Ape Through the Forest, Black Tiger Crossing the Mountain (2 more)

Responding to the national call, don’t stay out at night.

After having their fill of food and drink, everyone headed home early.

But thinking back, ever since the last major investigation, there hadn’t been any news of Virtual Disasters breaking out anywhere. The nation’s methods were indeed formidable.

But all these were merely temporary solutions, not addressing the root cause.

To eradicate Virtual Disasters completely, perhaps finding a way to eliminate the Void Realm was necessary.

These matters were, for the time being, unrelated to Lu Chenzhou.

Out of caution, he still kept the Yang Flame Lamp on at home. The elders tried to turn it off many times but were always refused by him. How could they risk their lives just to save on the electricity bill?

As Lu Chenzhou’s strength increased, so did his status at home.

For many things, the elders would listen to his advice.

...

The next day.

Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall, public class.

In the wooden dummy area, Lu Chenzhou moved like a swift, deftly navigating the wobbling posts as if they were flat ground, dodging the offensive moves from two students with the poise of a master. He demonstrated all the steps and movement techniques of the Sea-sweeping Body before jumping down.

"Senior Brother Lu is incredible."

"Yeah, we couldn’t even touch him."

These two students were new and had not achieved any rank. Even so, the fact that Lu Chenzhou could dodge all attacks on the wooden post spoke volumes of his excellent movement technique.

He looked towards the Martial Arts Tree.

[Sea-sweeping Body: Proficient (100%) → Mastery (1%)]

From this point forward, the Sea-sweeping Body had reached the level of Mastery.

Even Shi Ruyu was slightly inferior to him.

Of course, she wasn’t far from reaching Mastery either.

Lu Chenzhou was faster than Shi Ruyu partly because of the Martial Arts Tree and partly because he practiced more than Shi Ruyu. This was the only movement technique he cultivated.

Shi Ruyu was different.

The movement technique she primarily cultivated was the Forest Penetration Body, a third-rate quality martial arts movement technique, which complemented her main Fist Technique, the White Ape Fist.

She had already trained it to Perfection. With her Seventh Rank cultivation, she really didn’t need to cultivate the Sea-sweeping Body. She learned it to help teach Ji Xuantong’s classes.

Flying Swallow Sea Flying!

White Ape Through the Forest!

Black Tiger Crossing the Mountain!

Spirit Snake Water Walking!

Most Phantom Boxing techniques came with corresponding movement methods.

Black Tiger Fist also had an accompanying third-rate movement method, the Mountain Crossing Body.

He decided to learn it when he had the time.

Only then could he better unleash the power of Black Tiger Fist.

The Mountain Crossing Body was available on the official website of the Martial Arts Association.

With his current Martial Arts knowledge, for just a beginner’s level, there was no need to hire a specialized coach, especially since he could also seek guidance from Ji Xuantong.

He had to utilize the advantages of being a True Disciple.

After class.

Ji Xuantong called Shi Ruyu and Lu Chenzhou to the Martial Arts Room.

"You both should sign up for the Martial Arts Academy exchange competition."

Shi Ruyu: "I’ll sign up for the young adult division!"

Lu Chenzhou didn’t hesitate either.

"I’ll sign up for the youth division!"

Ji Xuantong pondered,

"Not counting those with Intermediate root bone, currently, in our Martial Arts Hall, the ones who have the strength to compete for rankings are just you two, Du, and Old Zhang. There are also some with not weak cultivation who didn’t sign up because they didn’t have time, so it’s up to you."

There’s an unwritten rule in the industry for these exchange competitions.

Those with above Intermediate root bone are not allowed to participate.

Of course, they look down on such small-time competitions.

Martial Arts Schools have various competitions and a lot of prize money.

Essentially, the Martial Arts Academy exchange competition is just a game for ordinary people to band together.

For Huang Hao, a friend like Qin Zheng, the Martial Arts Hall is merely a place to train outside his Martial Arts School courses, with no real sense of belonging to the Martial Arts Hall.

So, this was also an opportunity for Lu Chenzhou.

Low Class root bone, under 18 years old.

These two conditions eliminated many stronger opponents with higher ranks. Within this range, there probably aren’t many Martial Arts Halls in Pingjiang District stronger than him.

It’s more about participation, but getting a ranking would be best.

First place is 100,000, second place 50,000, third place 10,000.

The top ten all get a participation prize of 1,000.

The family’s income this year was even lower than last year, but expenditures increased by 10,000 or 20,000 every month, consuming Lu Guoping’s savings. He had to contribute whatever little he could.

And he aimed to strive for that Hidden Dragon Award as well.

Shi Ruyu said,

"Teacher, do you have any news about other Martial Arts Halls? Who are the strong competitors?"

Ji Xuantong replied,

"The number of Martial Arts Halls in Pingjiang District that signed up for the exchange competition this time isn’t many, just four, including ours. There’s the Giant Elephant Fighting Hall, the Youlong Martial Arts Hall, and the Golden Lion Martial Arts Hall, which are also our long-time competitors in the industry."

Lu Chenzhou was somewhat surprised to hear about the Giant Elephant Fighting Hall.

"Teacher, are there foreign fighters setting up Martial Arts Academies here too?"

"Yes, but they’re rare... Although Da Xia is the foremost in Martial Arts, some countries around the world also have strong Martial Arts. This Giant Elephant Fighting Hall comes from the Silver Eagle Federation. Its master, Giant Elephant Rickett, specializes in a Fighting Technique that originates from an ancient nation in America. I had a private sparring session with him five years ago..."

Ji Xuantong had not finished speaking.

Shi Ruyu couldn’t help but ask,

"Teacher, what was the outcome? You won, didn’t you?"

Ji Xuantong thought for a moment and shook his head.

"I lost."

"What? Teacher, haven’t you opened 60 orifices? Your cultivation should be at the middle stage of the Breakthrough First Realm, right? Are these foreigners really that powerful?"

Shi Ruyu was somewhat surprised.

Lu Chenzhou hadn’t expected it, either.

Ji Xuantong said,

"Don’t be arrogant, the world is so vast, there is always a higher mountain! If you participate in international competitions in the future, don’t underestimate the fighters!"

"Student understands."

The two nodded obediently.

Ji Xuantong coughed.

"Of course, five years have passed, and whether I am stronger or weaker than the Giant Elephant is unknown... I’m older, lacking the edge and vigor of my youth."

Next, he went on to introduce the participating Martial Arts Halls.

The master of Youlong Martial Arts Hall was "River Rover Jiang Jiao·Li Zhen," proficient in the "Youlong Palm" that stems from the Eight Trigrams lineage; the master of Golden Lion Martial Arts Hall was "Dancing Sky Lion Lin Hong," proficient in the "Dancing Lion Fist" that originates from the coastal region of Min Nan, which is said to have gradually evolved from the local lion dancing culture, and is relatively obscure.

Lu Chenzhou couldn’t help feeling that Da Xia Martial Arts truly embraced all rivers!

Ji Xuantong continued,

"The list of competitors is not out yet, but based on the information I’ve gathered, I’ve compiled some details about potential competitors for you to review when you get back."

Know the enemy and know yourself, and you’ll never be defeated!

"Chenzhou, this is your first time participating in the Martial Arts Hall exchange competition. It’s best if you place in the rankings, but even if you don’t, it’s not a big deal. The people from the other Martial Arts Halls won’t be as measured in their attacks as our own family members would be. In Martial Arts combat, injuries are common!"

"Teacher, I’ve prepared myself mentally."

"Good, there’s nothing else. Go back and study your opponents well. Look up videos of their preferred fist techniques and patterns online in advance, rather than waiting until the last minute. Those guys will undoubtedly be studying your moves too, but you have one advantage; they probably assume that you’re practicing the ’Swallow Return Fist’ of our Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall..."

At that point, Shi Ruyu’s mouth curved into a smile.

"They don’t know that what the junior brother is actually good at is the ’Black Tiger Fist.’"

"Exactly, use that to your advantage and catch them off guard!"

The master and disciples talked about tactics for a long while.

"It’s getting late, go back."

"Goodbye, Teacher."

At the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall.

Shi Ruyu said,

"Junior brother, let’s go together in the future, it’s not safe at night, and now you don’t have a Void Blade, even the weakest Void Thing would be too much for you."

"Sister, I live in the outer city..."

"I know that. Stone Lake Garden, right? The teacher told me."

"Yes."

"Then we’re on the way, let’s go."

"It’s too much trouble for you."

Lu Chenzhou was a bit embarrassed.

"What trouble is it? The teacher repeatedly told me to ensure your safety."

Seeing Shi Ruyu insisting, Lu Chenzhou didn’t refuse.

"Then let’s go together."

After getting into Shi Ruyu’s car, Lu Chenzhou sat in the passenger seat.

Honestly, riding in the car of a Seventh Rank expert just felt safe.

Lu Chenzhou was quiet and reserved, and it was Shi Ruyu who kept the conversation going throughout the ride.

"Junior brother, do you have any plans to leave Su City to develop your career?"

"It depends on which Martial Arts University I can get into."

"100 percent for Pingjiang Martial Arts University... I feel like you’re set for Dragon City, too."

"Senior sister, what about you? Where do you plan to develop?"

"Not much different from your plans."

They chatted sporadically.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the entrance of Lu Chenzhou’s residential community.

"Go back."

Shi Ruyu suggested with a smile from the car.

"Thanks, senior sister. I’ll treat you to dinner at the end of the month."

"Sure."

Watching the car disappear into the night, Lu Chenzhou hugged his school uniform tighter.

"Chenzhou, who was that?"

Suddenly, Li Xianghua’s voice came.

Lu Chenzhou saw his mother and spoke a bit reproachfully,

"Mom? Why are you still outside so late?"

"I picked up a parcel... who is that woman?"

"My senior sister, the Seventh Rank expert I told you about."

Li Xianghua’s eyes lit up.

"Oh, it’s Ru Yu, quite impressive young lady."

Lu Chenzhou did not engage her further but said,

"Let’s go, don’t come out so late in the future."

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