Martial Saint!
Chapter 52 - 0052 Martial Arts Grandmaster, lived for five periods of sixty years

Chapter 52: 0052 Martial Arts Grandmaster, lived for five periods of sixty years

Wang Jidao asked Lu Chenzhou many questions about cultivation, and Lu Chenzhou did not dare to hide anything, nor could he, nor was there any need. He wanted to showcase his talents to obtain more resources.

Before him was a Grandmaster, and the opportunity was right in front of him.

In the whole of Su City, there were not many stronger than Wang Jidao.

A Grandmaster is highly regarded across Da Xia, generally holding important national positions and having a say in major affairs. Getting familiar would be incredibly beneficial.

Wang Jidao probably knew what Lu Chenzhou was thinking.

He was definitely taking this opportunity to show himself, to make an impression.

The other students reacted similarly when they met him.

He did not mind this, as in this era, ordinary people practicing martial arts needed to become famous. It was true that gold would always shine, but if it was too late, it would be as irrelevant as a dish of cold leftovers.

Wang Jidao thought for a moment and said,

"Go back to the dormitory; try not to stay up on the mountain too late in the future. It increases the pressure on me to keep watch, and even I, a centenarian, need to sleep."

Hearing this, Lu Chenzhou was inwardly shocked.

"Master Wang is a hundred years old yet still has the appearance of a middle-aged man. The rumor that Grandmasters have an average lifespan of five scores is indeed true. A hundred years old for a Grandmaster really is just his prime.

Moreover, at such a profound and mysterious level of Martial Arts, they have long stabilized their essence and age without leakage. Their appearance remains youthful, and even close to death, they can almost maintain their peak Qi-Blood state. The saying ’fearing the vigor of youth’ really doesn’t apply to a Grandmaster!"

He once again bowed and said,

"Goodbye, Master Wang."

Lu Chenzhou’s figure disappeared down the mountain path.

Wang Jidao stroked his chin in thought.

"How should I coax him into applying for Galaxy Martial University?"

He now knew that the reason Lu Chenzhou advanced so quickly in breakthroughs might primarily be due to a sudden surge of fortune-inspired rapid progress, which was hard to sustain.

But he still thought this young man had great potential; he liked him. This guy should belong to Galaxy Martial University, and if he performed exceptionally well, he could even take him as a True Inheritance.

A Grandmaster’s True Inheritance holds a prestigious status.

Even just at the entry level, ordinary Martial Artists would have to treat them with great respect.

The night was like water.

Wang Jidao stood still like a pine tree, silent.

"This kid was discovered by Dragon City Martial Arts University, and in all likelihood, he will apply there for the college entrance exams... But my Galaxy Martial University is the first among the nine great universities of Da Xia. Moreover, figures like the Cangtian Dragon King Li Ang also hail from Galaxy Martial University."

He had looked over the information.

Lu Chenzhou admired the Cangtian Dragon King.

"Perhaps I can use this point, subtly hinting to the kid that Cangtian Dragon King was my cohort at Galaxy Martial, and we trained together!"

Wang Jidao already had a plan in his mind.

It clearly would not be proper to openly snatch someone from Dragon City Martial Arts University, as Lu Chenzhou was discovered by them. But gradually changing Lu Chenzhou’s mind, so that he himself chooses to apply to Galaxy Martial University at the time of the high school exams—who would know it was Wang Jidao’s doing?

According to the Martial Arts Department regulations, any high school student from a Martial Arts School subsidiary can freely choose their university preference during the entrance exams, without interference from the main Martial Arts Universities.

However, considering that the Martial Arts Schools’ medicines and teachers all come from the head Martial Arts Universities, if students apply to a university outside of their affiliated Martial Arts University, they need to pay twice the cost of the Martial Arts Supplements they used throughout their school period as compensation.

Top Martial Universities also give some preferential treatment or bonus points during the entrance exams to their own affiliated high school students, which is why few apply to other schools.

...

Dragon City High School campus, dormitory.

After returning, Lu Chenzhou soaked in the bathtub, deep in thought.

"This time was indeed fortunate, getting to know a Martial Arts Grandmaster early. I’ll continue training at the zoo, striving to perform well, and perhaps reap some benefits."

He also knew that the Cangtian Dragon King hailed from Galaxy Martial University and was the same age as Master Wang, both "centenarians," but the Dragon King had already broken through the seventh shackles.

Breaking through at a hundred was currently the fastest pace recorded for human breakthroughs.

Unprecedented!

And likely unmatched for a long time to come.

Talents emerge through generations, each dominating for centuries.

The philosophy of the All Nations Martial Arts Competition is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Lu Chenzhou believed that one day in the future, someone would surpass the Cangtian Dragon King.

That said, Lu Chenzhou indeed had some thoughts about Galaxy Martial University, partly because of the Cangtian Dragon King, but more importantly because it is the foremost among the nine great universities of Da Xia.

Being number one certainly must have its reasons.

"But I was discovered by Teacher Ji and the seniors at Dragon City Martial Arts University. It would seem a bit ungrateful if I ended up applying to Galaxy Martial University. Besides, I am currently most interested in Elephant Form, and Dragon City Martial Arts University is the premier institution for Elephant Form Fist."

Choosing a Martial Arts University, reputation is important, but specialty is even more so.

Lu Chenzhou no longer thought about these distant matters.

"One step at a time. After all, both schools are formidable. With my modest talent, even Master Wang might not appreciate it... Don’t get your hopes up too high."

He had just lain down when a knocking sound came from outside the door.

"Chenzhou, are you asleep?"

"No."

"It’s me, Liu Huan."

Lu Chenzhou got up to open the door.

Liu Huan observed the weary-looking Lu Chenzhou.

"Did you visit the zoo again last night?"

"Yes. What’s the matter?"

"I was chatting with a friend from Magic City Martial Arts University today. He said a student in their grade was warned by the school for trying to disrupt the cultivation of students from Dragon City High School at the zoo a while ago... When I checked the date, wasn’t that the day you got inspiration? You should be more careful in the future."

"It must have been me... I was so engrossed in practicing my fist that I didn’t notice."

The evil in human nature is pervasive.

This is a typical case of not wanting others to do well.

He considered himself to have a good temper, yet he couldn’t suppress the silent anger within.

Even with the Martial Arts Tree, he only experienced the awakening of inspiration twice after rushing to the zoo for a month, each time bringing rapid improvements.

If it was disrupted, he would waste even more time.

In the path of Martial Arts, every second is a battle.

The more he thought about it, the angrier Lu Chenzhou got, and he asked sternly,

"Monitor, do you know the name of that person?"

"After asking around, yes—Ye Xiao, from the freshman class, Fourth Rank."

Ye Xiao? The name sounded quite pleasant.

Lu Chenzhou already memorized this person’s name.

Of course, now being a society governed by law, he wasn’t going to do anything drastic, but it was necessary to be cautious. If he encountered this person in the future, he must stay on guard.

If there was a chance, he would definitely teach him a lesson!

"Chenzhou, don’t act impulsively. That person has already been punished—they cut off his Martial Arts Supplements supply for three months. It’s a case of stealing a chicken only to end up losing the rice."

Liu Huan, recalling something, added,

"By the way, it was Brother Chen Yuan who applied for the surveillance footage that day. I think he was the one who reported it to the school. You just remember that. Don’t go out of your way to thank him. Brother Chen is modest and always prefers to do good without seeking recognition."

Lu Chenzhou pictured the senior who resembled a Taoist.

"Alright, I understand."

He also voiced a long-standing doubt:

"Is Brother Chen a Taoist?"

Liu Huan chuckled,

"I thought the same initially, but later I found out that Brother Chen actually wants to apply to Dragon and Tiger Academy, the foremost among the Seeking Dao Institutes. He is devoted to the Dao, so he calls himself ’Pine Crane Hermit,’ and others call him ’He Daizi’... However, Brother Chen is the top Martial Arts prospect in our high school, and the school doesn’t want to let him go."

Lu Chenzhou suddenly realized.

He remembered when he added Brother Chen on WeChat and saw the signature:

"Practicing till his form resembles the Crane, beneath a thousand pines holds twin scriptures."

"I’ve come to seek the Dao without much to say, with clouds in the blue sky and water in the jug."

"So, Brother Chen is a man of aspiration."

Lu Chenzhou sincerely admired.

Liu Huan whispered finally,

"Chenzhou, you’ve just arrived, and you might feel that our classmates are all decent—firstly because you’re lucky, this batch of students indeed possesses good character. In the past, incidents of schoolmates harming each other have occurred at Dragon City High School, but they were concealed to protect the school’s image. Secondly, we’re all from the same school, and Dragon City Martial Arts University with the teachers repeatedly stress to prevent any malicious competition within the school.

However, whether it’s the 24-school alliance or other Martial Arts Universities, the level of covert competition is much more intense than we students can imagine. To some extent, Martial Arts Universities are like the feudal dynasties of old ruling their respective territories, only that the ancient battles are replaced by more civilized forms of overt and covert struggles in modern society.

In the path of Martial Arts, from the individuals to the Martial Arts Universities, and even Da Xia and nations abroad, all strive! They compete for resources, for talents, for everything! Incidents like that with Ye Xiao have occurred many times before, so always be vigilant!"

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