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Chapter 48 - 0048 There are Three Perils in the Human World (3 updates, asking for follows and monthly tickets)

Chapter 48: 0048 There are Three Perils in the Human World (3 updates, asking for follows and monthly tickets)

Senior Sister added Lu Chenzhou as a friend but never chatted with him before. Her sudden concern might be due to Ji Xuantong having her bridge ties with the Martial Arts Academy, rallying people’s hearts.

[Thank you, Senior Sister.]

After replying, Lu Chenzhou browsed recent news,

He continuously followed the situation at Taihu as well, where no news had emerged for some time. Su City had been peaceful during this period, with no new Void Disasters occurring.

Suddenly, a new notification popped up on his phone.

[Security Department National Bulletin! Recently, in major cities, a group of individuals spreading panic and Cult doctrines, endangering public order, has been arrested.

Da Xia citizens should promptly report such individuals to the police if encountered in daily life, and remain rational. Non-martial artists should avoid direct confrontations with these criminal elements...]

Lu Chenzhou sighed internally.

"Virtual Disaster, Black Calamity, Evil Calamity... The three scourges are all here."

After the incident at Taihu, various events kept emerging. In the darkness untouched by the light, undercurrents swirled, with demons and ghosts rearing their heads.

An eventful autumn.

Evil Calamities have existed since ancient times.

If within the Black Calamity there might be some wrongfully accused Martial Artists who turned to banditry due to ideological disputes or other reasons, then Evil Calamities and Virtual Disasters are purely "wicked" and "evil", universally condemned through the ages!

In the face of Virtual Disasters, fear is the more common reaction, given that Void Things are not of human origin and are supernatural entities. Clashes between the two sides are, therefore, expected.

But Cults, being human, worship some so-called "True Gods" and often go to less educated, remote areas to deceive the vulnerable and infirm.

They may even possess some sort of brainwashing ability, constantly growing their influence covertly and barbarically, making them difficult to eradicate.

Lu Chenzhou had also seen some anti-cult pamphlets; the so-called True Gods these people worshipped were stranger than the next, bearing no relation to existing religions.

Some say Calamities of the Void and wickedness go hand in hand.

Following a Virtual Disaster, there’s always an Evil Calamity.

The emergence of Cults must be related to the Void Realm.

To eradicate Cults, the root issue lies in the Void Realm.

Unfortunately, currently, technology has only revealed the tip of the iceberg regarding the Void Realm. For a long time to come, human society won’t be able to escape its clutches.

Lu Chenzhou sent a message to his parents, advising them to be safe.

Especially wary of those covertly preaching under the guise of delivering packages or food delivery. Upon encountering anyone who’s incessantly babbling, don’t hesitate, just report them first.

Such reporting, as long as it’s not baseless, will be taken seriously by the relevant departments. Da Xia’s crackdown on Cults is the harshest, bar none.

Some countries not only refrain from suppressing Cults but use them to blind and rule over people, which then leads to notorious international tragedies and condemnation from the international community.

Before going to sleep, Lu Chenzhou thought about Ji Feiyan’s words.

He consulted Liu Huan in detail about the "Fangshan Martial Meeting", which turned out to be an annual joint competition of 24 martial arts high schools after the winter exams in January.

No restrictions on grade, rank, or Martial Arts.

Just no cold weapons.

First place wins 5 million, second place 4 million, third place 3 million... As long as you make it into the top 12, you’re guaranteed a handsome reward of at least one million. The top 30 are guaranteed a minimum of 500,000, and those in the top 100 are guaranteed two boxes of Bright God No.1 Medicine, worth 200,000.

"So generous, but to reach the top 12, you’d need at least Seventh Rank Cultivation. In Dragon City, only seniors Yu Shan and Chen Yuan have a chance. The top 100 starts from Fifth Rank."

After getting the details, Lu Chenzhou wasn’t too excited.

Nine months from securing Third Rank to Seventh Rank was a slim hope, practically zero. Even with something like the Martial Arts Tree, he would be good enough to join the genius class.

"But the top 100 is still within reach."

Bright God No.1 is the hottest product from Martial Medicine Factory No.6 these years. It’s said to make one feel refreshed and sharp, improving Martial Arts Training efficiency for a short period.

Even rumored to increase the chances of inspiration.

"Keep it real, for now, I’ll just prepare for Dragon City’s Martial Meeting in three months. Just reaching the top 30 in our school guarantees a box of Nourishing Organ No.1, worth 50,000."

Lu Chenzhou was hopeful.

As a student, he didn’t have many ways to make money.

He must actively participate in various school and academy competitions.

...

The next day.

Lu Chenzhou got up early in the morning, practiced Heavenly Pile then went up the mountain to watch the tigers. The Black Tiger opened its eyes, dazed, probably wondering why this monkey got up so early for nothing?

While observing, Lu Chenzhou practiced his punches.

Unfortunately, by breakfast time.

The state of inspiration hadn’t come.

"As expected, it cannot be forced."

Lu Chenzhou wasn’t disheartened and went down the mountain to eat. Regardless, with his current progress, he would achieve Great Success in "Black Tiger Fist" by the end of the month; there was no need to rush.

In the cafeteria, Liu Huan laughed and said,

"Chenzhou, went to see the tiger again, huh?"

"Yes."

Besides Lu Chenzhou, everyone else just went on a whim to take a look. Who would smell those animals every single morning? Advancing in Martial Arts isn’t just about watching animals, the intent of the Tiger Form is to master the essence and profound mysteries of the tiger.

It was only Lu Chenzhou who took it seriously.

Huo Tianyu giggled.

"Chenzhou, you’re so earnest."

Faced with his classmates’ teasing, Lu Chenzhou wasn’t discouraged. He planned to go every day, and if he could experience that moment of inspiration once every few months, it would be worth the trip.

...

Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall.

"Thank you, Master Ji, for your guidance over this period. I have made a lot of progress...but due to some matters, I probably won’t come again."

Huang Hao gave Ji Xuantong a bow.

"Well, no matter what, I wish you a bright future ahead."

Ji Xuantong said with a smile, his heart as calm as a still well.

Huang Hao turned and left with ease. Although he attended Pingjiang Martial Arts University’s affiliated high school, he had ambition and was not content with just Pingjiang Martial Arts University; he wanted to apply for Dragon City Martial Arts University. Only by entering a top-level Martial Arts University could one catch a glimpse of the world of top fighters!

Passing by the training field.

Huang Hao saw Qin Zheng and a group of people chatting and fooling around again, but recently, he seldom saw that guy Lu Chenzhou attending, perhaps he had given up.

Maybe it’s due to poverty, or perhaps some other reason.

He had seen too many Martial Artists who quit halfway.

"It’s a pity, to have such perseverance... But if one doesn’t see the light of dawn for a long time, even the most determined person will give up. Perhaps he could succeed in other industries."

Just not in Martial Arts.

He knew in his heart that he and the people in this Martial Arts Academy were ultimately from two different worlds. From now on, there would be no future interchange; this is why he had ignored the group invitation from the Martial Arts Academy the Master added him to as a formality when he first joined.

He completely ignored any friend requests from others in the group.

He wasn’t cold-hearted; he bore no ill will toward ordinary people.

He just felt his time was precious.

He didn’t want to partake in such useless socializing in this lowly circle.

Watching the solitary figure of Huang Hao, Qin Zheng couldn’t help but feel irritated inside:

"So having intermediate root bone makes him so great, huh... I bet he still doesn’t know that Lu Chenzhou has already entered Dragon City High School. Pingjiang Martial Arts University is nothing; even if he gets into a top Martial Arts University by luck, he’ll find that my good brother was already in there."

Just like small geniuses, Lu Chenzhou didn’t have Huang Hao’s arrogance.

Qin Zheng really couldn’t appreciate this neighbor of his.

...

Fangshan, Dragon City High School.

Time flies, and Lu Chenzhou, training in Martial Arts, attending classes, and making friends through fist techniques in the beautiful campus, felt like time was slipping away, wishing there were 48 hours in a day.

The Martial Arts Society group gradually grew quiet as Li Linling entered the final rush of the college entrance examination. Qin Zheng would occasionally come out for a chat, and Lu Chenzhou would join him when he had time.

Before you knew it, April 20th arrived.

In the early morning, Lu Chenzhou reached the Tiger Garden to practice his punches as usual.

Coincidentally, the Black Tiger was chasing a wild chicken thrown by the feeder, bouncing up and down. After eating and drinking its fill, it agilely jumped onto the artificial mountain, dug its front paws in, lowered its spine, stretched, yawned, and then watched the monkeys outside and itself inside the cage.

Man and tiger, eyeing each other.

Suddenly, the monkey from the perspective of the Black Tiger seemed overjoyed to start practicing its punches, deeply engrossed. No, this time it didn’t seem like a monkey... but rather like itself.

Right, like tiger, behaving like tiger!

The Black Tiger was perplexed.

This monkey was too clever and must have become a spirit.

Outside the cage.

Lu Chenzhou, immersed in his fist technique, kept hearing prompt sounds in his mind.

[Black Tiger Fist: Small Success (60%) → Small Success (64%)]

...

[Black Tiger Fist: Small Success (69%) →Small Success (70%)]

After half a month, Lu Chenzhou finally rediscovered the feeling from that day. He became the Black Tiger, patrolling the forests, chasing prey, reveling in freedom.

After practicing for two consecutive hours, he didn’t feel tired.

It wasn’t until he noticed that the [inspiration] state on the leaf of "Black Tiger Fist" disappeared that he reluctantly finished and stood still.

[Black Tiger Fist: Small Success (77%)]

"A whole 17% progress bar increase in one go... This feeling, as if aided by the gods, is simply too exhilarating. The Tiger Garden is truly my Lu Chenzhou’s cultivation treasure land!"

His sweat turned into steam rising off his body.

"Roar!"

The Black Tiger howled once, then gracefully went to sleep.