Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System

Deep within the martial hall, Li Hu sat on the master's chair with an expression of enjoyment, his eyes slightly narrowed, his face nonchalant, as if mimicking his master's usual demeanor.

"Not bad talent, somewhat reminiscent of myself in my youth."

He pinched his voice, deliberately putting on an old voice.

A martial artist sitting opposite him, about the same age, looked helpless.

"Hu, if Old Zhou sees you imitating him, you won't have a good outcome."

"Am I afraid of him? Am I really afraid of him?! Truly!" Li Hu's eyes widened, showing a willingness to rise up.

"Ma Long, let me tell you, I'm not afraid of him, I respect my master and uphold the Dao, you understand, right? You have to broaden your view."

Ma Long couldn't help but smile hearing his old friend's words; he knew too well what kind of person Li Hu was.

"Right, right, the truth is all yours." Ma Long spoke.

"Why did you think of coming to find me today?"

"I haven't been honing my techniques much lately; you wouldn't be thinking of taking advantage and fighting me now, would you?"

Li Hu lifted his gaze, looking at his fighting companion.

He and Ma Long were well acquainted even before coming to Ancestor Star, their relationship was very good. Since they first embarked on the Martial Arts Dao, they frequently sparred against each other to validate their martial arts.

Ma Long glared at him and said, "The documents for the training camp have been approved, the selection will begin in a few days. All martial artists are eligible to participate in the selection; I heard this training camp is not simple.

It might take place in an explored Immortal Ruin, according to the information I received,

In the training projects, there's one that requires cooperation with multiple people. What I mean is to have the junior brothers and sisters from our two sides team up."

Hearing Ma Long's words, Li Hu also put aside his joking mood.

Ma Long's family background was extraordinary, the intelligence he brought was always accurate without doubt.

Immortal Ruins have always been strictly controlled by the Federation; even he has never entered an Immortal Ruin.

Unexpectedly, this training camp actually offers a chance to enter such a place.

Even if the site has already been explored, the chance to see and sense the presence of immortals is already a significant opportunity.

As for the cooperation Ma Long proposed, Li Hu thought briefly before speaking, "Alright, considering our relationship, our two martial halls can be considered brother halls."

"How about letting them take time in the next few days to meet and get acquainted?" Ma Long suggested.

Upon hearing this, Li Hu suddenly remembered the time not long ago when the other bragged about his genius junior sister.

"Alright! By the way, how's your genius junior sister?" Li Hu shifted the topic.

He understood the principle of praising through criticism too well; the way Ma Long bragged last time was still vivid, now he had to reciprocate.

No genius can compare to the prodigy his junior was!

However, Ma Long was unaware of Li Hu's thoughts; upon hearing the mention of his junior sister, his tone became somewhat proud.

"Nuannuan is indeed extraordinarily talented; if she were born on New Star, I think she would qualify to compete for the Celestial Pride List."

"In just one year since starting martial training, she has opened hundreds of acupoints and is currently challenging the Eight Major Acupoints, and her Heart and Spirit level has advanced beyond flawless."

"Moreover, she has trained a Tier Two technique to minor achievement; her talent and perseverance are of the highest caliber."

Speaking of his genius junior sister, Ma Long couldn't stop talking, looking very much like a proud father.

However, the more Ma Long spoke, the more smug Li Hu's expression became.

Comparison creates disparity; the more he heard of other people's geniuses, the more he felt his judgment was indeed brilliant.

Opening a hundred acupoints in a year is indeed impressive, but Su Tu only recently started martial arts, and he's already opened 78 acupoints; not to mention his Heart and Spirit Realm, he's constructed his personal world, and next he might start crossing the Sea of Suffering.

Just as Li Hu was ready to brag about his 'Martial God junior,' Ma Long's next words left him speechless.

"At least in terms of Heart and Spirit, she will probably go further than me in the future, though I wonder if I'll live to see that day."

Ma Long spoke calmly.

Li Hu's original proud expression paused, his face turning somewhat solemn.

"How are you crossing your Sea of Suffering?" he asked.

Ma Long sighed, "Still having trouble moving forward."

The atmosphere between the two turned somewhat heavy.

"Don't rush; your current martial arts cultivation on Falling Leaves grants your physical body an increased lifespan of three hundred years. You're only in your thirties now, you have plenty of time to cross the Sea of Suffering." Li Hu comforted.

"Hu, stop trying to comfort me. Heart and Spirit cultivation truly belongs to the domain of geniuses; I was lucky to enter the Suffering of Samsara, obtain my personal world, and glimpse the Sea of Suffering as it is." Ma Long, however, was carefree.

Li Hu looked at his old friend and was about to say something more.

But just then, Su Tu arrived outside seeking Li Hu, he slightly knocked on the door and looked inside the room.

Seeing Li Hu and Ma Long inside.

"Brother Hu, I didn't know you have a guest. Finish your business first, I'll come to find you later." Su Tu spoke.

He originally intended to ask Li Hu about his entry into the Sea of Suffering yesterday, but unexpectedly, there was a visitor.

He then planned to come back later.

However, just as Su Tu was about to turn and leave, Li Hu and Ma Long's gazes abruptly changed when they looked at him.

"The breath of the Sea of Suffering?"

"Su Tu, you've entered the Sea of Suffering?" Li Hu stared straight at Su Tu, his eyes burning.

Su Tu halted, truthfully saying, "While gathering the Dao yesterday, I unintentionally entered the depths of the Heart."

Upon hearing this, a trace of shock arose on both Ma Long and Li Hu's faces, especially on Ma Long's, whose gaze at Su Tu not only held shock but also deep envy.

Heart and Spirit cultivation is indeed the domain of geniuses; after years of painstaking cultivation, he managed to barely enter the Sea of Suffering, while this young man, seemingly only seventeen or eighteen years old, was already standing at the same height as him.

Such Heart and Spirit talent left him far behind.

"Heart and Spirit cultivation is mysterious and unfathomable; even Celestial Beings and Daoist Masters dare not claim to fully comprehend the mysteries of Heart and Spirit. I originally thought you would settle in the early phase of Suffering for a while; I feared the thoughts in your mind, you might sink into the Sea of Suffering, that's why I didn't tell you the true secrets of Heart and Spirit."

"Unexpectedly, you have reached a Heart and Spirit height sufficient to enter the Sea of Suffering."

Li Hu spoke in amazement, his junior really never ceased to surprise him.

"Once Heart and Spirit cultivation reaches a certain level, you can enter the depths of Heart and Spirit, into the Sacred Realm. Depending on the height of your Heart and Spirit, the Sacred Realm you enter varies. Only by passing through the Sacred Realm where you currently reside, will your Heart and Spirit level upgrade to the next tier.

"For instance, now you are in the Sacred Realm of the Sea of Suffering; once you cross to the other shore, you can enter deeper Sacred Realm, the Mortal World, and your Heart and Spirit level will ascend to Stepping into Mortality."

Through Li Hu's explanation, Su Tu also understood the existence of the Sea of Suffering.

The candles striving to cross the Sea of Suffering are all martial artists aiming to elevate their Heart and Spirit level, while the personal world serves as an anchor point to prevent being lost, also a base for repairing the Heart.

Any measures to enhance Heart and Spirit are meant to allow Heart and Spirit to journey further in the Sacred Realm; the stronger the Heart in the Sea of Suffering, the stronger the manifestation.

"Crossing the Sea of Suffering can add 500 years to Heart Life, can bring Heart and Spirit outside, can learn Heart and Spirit Techniques!" Li Hu explained.

By the side, Ma Long also spoke up at this moment.

"Heart and Spirit cultivation is extremely important. Junior, since you have such talent, you must work hard, don't end up like me, facing the future where your physical body's lifespan has yet to end while your Heart and Spirit crumbles."