Star Sky Professional
Chapter 48 Subduing the Tiger (Requesting Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month)

Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Subduing the Tiger (Requesting Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month)

"In the Blue Star Federation, although Martial Arts is considered a cannon fodder profession, its future is actually quite promising... It is also a path of human evolution. If you could achieve Martial Arts Golden Core, even in Chuying Star, you’d be a significant figure."

Xia Long seemed to say casually, "A strong cultivator of Martial Arts Golden Core, even without undergoing any genetic surgery, can live up to four or five hundred years... As for higher achievements, within our Blue Star Federation, be they Martial Saint or Martial God, there are only those who have died in battle, none from old age!"

"Martial Arts Golden Core, four or five hundred years?"

Fang Xing was somewhat startled.

He had heard in Qinglin Square for many years, that beyond the Foundation Establishment Stage, was the Core Formation Stage of old ancestors.

Among such beings, there was one within Qingxuan Sect, rumored to have lived for over four hundred years!

And it seemed that within the Core Formation Stage, there were classifications like Fake Core, True Core, and Golden Core.

"Immortal Golden Core must be different from Martial Arts Golden Core, right?"

"But they do sound somewhat similar."

Confusion arose in Fang Xing’s mind, "It’s just unknown how a strong cultivator of Martial Arts Golden Core would fare against a Core Formation old ancestor from the Cultivation Realm?"

"So do you understand? If you want to aspire to Martial Arts Golden Core in the future, Great Dragon Stance and Hidden Tiger Stance are of utmost importance, have to reach Fourth Stage or above. I see you have talent in Great Dragon Stance, you cannot miss this opportunity..."

Xia Long’s voice was incredibly solemn.

Even achieving the Dragon Tiger Realm was just the basic condition for challenging the ’Dragon Tiger Golden Core’; many more challenges lay ahead.

But if even ’Dragon Tiger Realm’ could not be achieved, then there was no point in even considering the matters of Dragon Tiger Golden Core.

Therefore, even though the current Fang Xing seemed only remotely hopeful, he would still give serious pointers.

"Thank you, Teacher, may I ask what realm you are in?"

Fang Xing asked curiously.

"Me?"

Xia Long smiled slightly, and suddenly, silver-white sparks of electricity surged around him.

Whoosh!

Streams of lightning moved about, turning the surroundings into a thunderous inferno!

Instantly, Fang Xing felt his entire body tingle as if electrified, with each hair standing on its end.

For easier movement in the ancient times, he had started to grow his hair, which only added to the comic effect, turning into a hedgehog look.

"Domain Prototype... Outer Realm!"

Fang Xing understood, "No wonder..."

Professionals held a certain status within the Federation, and the Fourth Realm of Martial Arts was enough to qualify as a ’Professional.’

Xia Long was actually a Fifth Realm master, no wonder he usually appeared so arrogant and could even vacation on outer planets during the summer!

"Inner realm manifesting externally, spirit influencing matter, can be called ’Outer Realm’!"

Xia Long smiled lightly, then glanced at his watch, "You haven’t said which A-grade Martial Arts you plan to cultivate, the school only offers Ghost God Saber, Mad Eighteen Strikes, and Mad Demon Stick Technique as choices...Judging from your proficiency in Military Boxing Twelve Styles, I suggest choosing Mad Eighteen Strikes, both inherit the tradition of ’Military Killing Fist’ series, and you can seamlessly transition to more advanced Martial Arts when you join the army in the future."

"I chose ’Ghost God Saber’!" Fang Xing spoke assertively about his choice.

"Hm? Didn’t you hear what I said?"

Xia Long frowned, a sense of oppression emanating.

Even within the Domain Prototype, those in the Courage Realm would feel oppressed, and although Xia Long was restraining himself, Fang Xing still felt somewhat breathless, even unconsciously wanting to submit.

’This is the Domain Prototype? Truly domineering!’

His mind was slightly moved, yet he stubbornly spoke again, "I choose Ghost God Saber!"

"Reason?" Xia Long’s expression turned to one of curiosity.

"Because I have already been initiated into Ghost God Saber." Fang Xing felt the pressure dissipate and took a long breath.

"What?"

Xia Long’s eyes widened in disbelief.

"Because of a previous job, I met Gu Yun and received some pointers, then went to the black market to observe underground fighting, repeatedly contemplating the ’Ghost God Saber’ realm... Perhaps I have a talent for this Martial Art, meditation and hypnotism also came to me quickly, and thus I succeeded in entering the threshold... Don’t believe me? I’ll demonstrate a few moves for you."

Fang Xing explained himself, in a way that even if it was later revealed that he had been to the black market, he could straightforwardly claim it was to observe Ghost God Saber!

"Show me!"

Xia Long looked extremely serious, his body motionless, yet a large saber with a ghost’s head automatically flew down from the wall into Fang Xing’s hand.

With the saber in hand, Fang Xing’s expression transformed immediately, and a layer of bright saber light erupted from the blade!

"Alright, no need to show anymore, you lad... you lad..."

Xia Long pointed at Fang Xing, and his smile gradually widened into a loud laugh, "Hahaha... What a great surprise you’ve given me, Old Xia! In the ’Hundred Stars Unified Exam’ at the end of sophomore year, you must outshine the students from San Ye High School and Phoenix High School, and strive for a good ranking for Chuying Star!"

"Yes, Teacher!"

Fang Xing solemnly replied, his higher ranking would also mean more benefits for Xia Long.

This way, he would also repay the earlier investment.

...

"Since you have already been initiated into ’Ghost God Saber’, today we’ll mainly focus on ’Hidden Tiger Stance’!"

Xia Long seemed to reacquaint himself with Fang Xing and subsequently adjusted the teaching plan.

At that moment, as he pressed a button, a huge black tiger in a 3D projection suddenly appeared in the classroom.

Although he knew it was just a projection, the black tiger’s demeanor, stride, and even its breath seemed to leak through, naturally carrying a tiger’s majesty that chilled the bone without making one cold.

"Hidden Tiger Stance requires observing the tiger’s form, and then connecting with the divine..."

Xia Long began to explain the Hidden Tiger Stance, "The stance is dead but the spirit is alive; you have to train the tiger’s form into your bones to truly succeed... This ’Black Nightmare Tiger’ projection is specially made to almost perfectly simulate the demeanor of that beast from back then!"

"Originally, the Hidden Tiger Stance was just a common qi and blood pile method on Blue Star, but after entering the interstellar era, many tiger-like beasts were discovered on other planets. Among them, the ’Black Nightmare Tiger’ was deemed the most suitable for contemplative imagery! Those ancient martial artists would be fortunate to leave behind one or two meditation diagrams, nowhere near as immersive... Moreover, you must remember, this kind of special projection is only accurate in formal schools. Other videos on the internet might not be accurate and could even be harmful. Therefore, to observe, you have to do it here!"

After finishing, Xia Long directly made his hands into claws and lunged forward.

Roar!

In an instant, Fang Xing felt as if a ferocious tiger was pouncing towards him.

It was as if Xia Long was not human, but a transformed tiger demon!

"I’ll follow and learn..."

He got down on all fours and began to mimic Xia Long’s movements, observing the Black Nightmare Tiger closely and committing its demeanor to memory.

The Hidden Tiger Stance, like the Great Dragon Stance, was just a C-grade Martial Art, which was not very difficult to learn.

Therefore, by the time school was dismissed, Fang Xing glanced at his attribute bar and saw it nonchalantly light up a bloodline:

[Hidden Tiger Stance: 1/100 (Beginner)]

"With the foundation of the Great Dragon Stance, my early progress in Hidden Tiger Stance should be swift... Moreover, I have other resources."

Not to mention, there were plenty of Tiger Demons around Qinglin Square. Fang Xing had even eaten Tiger Demon meat, and at home, he had a tiger bone given by that deceased Meng Yi!

"Tiger demon bones, soaked in wine, should have a good effect... Besides, I can also check out the Green Pill Workshop to see if there are any bone-tempering spiritual medicines like ’Tiger Bone Pills’..."

"When it comes to tiger beasts, Blue Star seems inferior to the Otherworld... If I could find a descendant containing a trace of third-rank Tiger Demon’s bloodline like with ’Dragon Blood Pills,’ and refine it into a special elixir, it would obviously be beneficial for grasping the ’Tiger Intent Realm’!"

"Dragon Tiger Realm, I will definitely obtain it. That’s a Golden Core Seed; it might even give me extra points for college entrance!"

"Indeed, Blue Star Martial Arts is meant to crush the Otherworld Immortal Path!"

Fang Xing always believed in aligning his interests with his stance.

Now, without a Spirit Root, unable to cultivate, he was firmly a Martial Arts devotee!

As for future matters? He’d deal with them in the future!

If the benefits were sufficient, he’d shamelessly switch sides, claiming it was delightful, and he wouldn’t lose a piece of flesh for it.

Turning the boat, that’s flexibility!

Stepping out of the school gate and walking along the riverbank road, Fang Xing looked at his reflection in the water and couldn’t help but nod in approval.

Just then, Liu Wei also came out, and the two met; they simply nodded calmly and went their separate ways.

The setting sun stretched their shadows endlessly.

...

Happy Home District.

"Rare to have a day off at the start of school, let’s rest for the night."

Fang Xing ordered takeout for himself then put on holographic glasses and immersed himself in gaming.

It wasn’t until he was eating the takeout that he remembered something and sent Gu Yun a congratulatory message.

After all, it was her first day of high school, and he had almost forgotten about it if Xia Long hadn’t mentioned it earlier.

After Fang Xing finished eating, Gu Yun’s reply also arrived.

"Hmm? She’s actually making a call? Let’s connect!"

Fang Xing donned the holographic glasses and instantly a teahouse appeared in front of him.

Gu Yun was wearing a school uniform, her hair done up in two buns, slowly brewing tea.

Seeing Fang Xing enter, her expression unchanged, she simply nodded, "Thank you, Senior!"

"Sure, as a freshman, if there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me. I’m quite familiar with Yucui High School, and I know exactly which cafeteria lady makes the best nutritious meals... although they aren’t that good anyway."

Fang Xing sat down and sipped the virtually created tea, which also had a refreshing fragrance.

"I heard today, that several top students suddenly emerged in the second year, the kind that could go to college," Gu Yun directly broached the matter at hand, "one of them... is you?"

"Didn’t expect word to travel so fast?" Fang Xing was slightly surprised.

"Principal Uncle is really striving for admission rates," Gu Yun looked at Fang Xing, a hint of fighting spirit in her eyes: "It seems this summer, you’ve improved a lot, which is good... I also want to try, let’s set a date for a challenge!"

"Alright, alright..."

Fang Xing waved his hand, somewhat helpless, knowing that Gu Yun had serious matters to discuss.

"Besides, I also applied for an off-campus internship with Principal Uncle. If you satisfy me with your performance, I can recommend you too..."

Gu Yun continued, making Fang Xing raise an eyebrow, "Oh? Is this a wager for the duel?"

"If you think so, then it can be!"

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