Martial Ascent to Divinity

This old man is proficient in all external skills such as palm techniques, fist techniques, and finger techniques, not only beyond Perfection but also above the Extreme Realm.

"Above the Extreme Realm, that's rare indeed..."

The young pupils taught by the elder, with youthful faces like high school students, numbered seven, four males and three females.

The demonized wrist was standard, and some even wore advanced demon brains.

Three bodyguards followed at a distance behind the team, two holding demonized crossbows.

Zhou Leng understood instantly.

This elder was a real combat coach for a martial arts dojo.

These seven high school students were of wealthy or noble families, not only guided by a real combat coach but also protected by bodyguards.

As expected, the family background of these seven was above that of Xue Chengsong or Chang Luan.

Moreover, these seven teenagers were earnest in their studies, at least considered seedlings for the Top Ten Martial Arts.

Among the three bodyguards, a middle-aged bodyguard in his forties or fifties glanced in Zhou Leng's direction, bypassing the elder and the demon.

He stood between Zhou Leng and the elder, arms crossed, leaning against a tree, separating Zhou Leng from the others.

Zhou Leng pondered that this middle-aged bodyguard was at least in the Body Refining Stage; otherwise, it would be difficult to detect him.

The elder also looked up here, glancing away while fighting a long-horned demon, as if taking a walk.

As he walked, the elder said, "Today I'm going for a duel, but there's still time. Having encountered a demon in the late Blood Transporting Stage, I might as well teach you more..."

The students joyfully expressed their thanks.

Soon after, that body-refining stage bodyguard glanced once more at Zhou Leng's position in the treetop, and walked away.

Zhou Leng descended the tree, leaning against the trunk.

In his mind were the elder's movements and teaching content.

Zhou Leng recalled those actions and combat techniques, faintly similar to the black-clothed men by the Moonlight Shadow Wall.

In just over ten minutes, he had learned many practical combat techniques.

"This elder, perhaps due to injury or some reason, cannot advance in body refinement and remains in the late Blood Transporting Stage, but his comprehension of external skills is at an extremely high realm, likely close to a Grandmaster."

As Zhou Leng pondered this, he continued forward.

Perhaps the great battle had just ended, with too many demons and magical beasts cleared out. After searching for several hours, he had only killed three lower-rank demons and one lower-rank magical beast.

The Four-Horned Demon Deer.

After marking and photographing it, Zhou Leng chose to exchange it for a meat herbal cuisine e-voucher, then turned and left to find new magical beasts.

This Four-Horned Demon Deer could probably exchange for around 50 meat herbal cuisine vouchers.

Far from enough, in the coming days, he might need to consume more meat herbal cuisine.

Zhou Leng checked the time and decided to head back.

As he walked to the foot of a small hill, he heard familiar voices ahead.

Zhou Leng approached, standing behind a tree, peering over to look.

He saw a railway leading directly into a large mine, with numerous devices arranged on either side.

On both sides of the tracks, a group of people stood.

Looking closely, Zhou Leng recognized acquaintances on both sides.

On the left were Xue Chengsong, Rao Mingxian, and Xu Kang'an and others, while on the right stood Chang Luan and Tu Rong and others, including the mohawked gangster boss Yu Baocheng who came to rescue Tu Rong outside the nightclub.

The formidable elder encountered on the road, unexpectedly brought students and bodyguards, standing behind Chang Luan.

The students watched curiously.

Recalling Xue Chengsong and Rao Mingxian's words from a few days ago, Zhou Leng quickly deduced the situation.

Xue Chengsong and Chang Luan were becoming increasingly familiar with their fathers' Pioneer Companies.

Apparently, the two companies had a conflict, and they intended to resolve it through a duel.

Thus, the two invited many friends, including Rao Mingxian and others.

Chang Luan invited the elder.

Xue Chengsong clasped his fist toward Chang Luan with a smile, saying, "Power, skill, and qi compete, I had a narrow victory in the first power battle, Eldest Young Master Chang, apologies."

Chang Luan seemed indifferent, laughing, "No problem, I let you win intentionally. Next, let Elder Song Juesi take the stage. Since it's a power, skill, and qi competition, each side sends nine people, the winner remains, and Elder Song will take on all six of you."

Xue Chengsong clasped his hands towards Song Juesi, smiling wryly, saying, "Elder Song, with your stature, why bother participating in our youngsters' rivalry?"

Song Juesi gently stroked his white beard, smiling, "I'll go back and offer your father a cup of tea as an apology. This time, I had no choice but to come, please forgive me."

Xue Chengsong said helplessly, "You are known as Blood Transporting Invincible, hardly anyone in the early or middle stage of body refinement can defeat you. Once you're on stage, we will undoubtedly lose."

Song Juesi smiled warmly, "You're all young, why lose spirit? Since we're here, why not battle a few rounds?"

"Yeah, how can we escape without a fight?" A few high school students chimed in.

"Do not be disrespectful," said the elder turning his head, and the students laughed sheepishly, quieting down.

Hearing 'Blood Transporting Invincible,' Zhou Leng recalled hearing it mentioned before, but did not know the name.

He only knew there was an exceptional elder who started learning martial arts too late due to unknown issues, never achieving body refinement.

But this person's internal and external skill comprehension had reached unparalleled heights, a rarity in the world.

Having witnessed his prowess firsthand, seeing his courteous demeanor, not aggressive, Zhou Leng believed most of it.

"Alright, as you say, Elder."

Xue Chengsong said, turning to face his companions, asking, "Who among you can compete in skill with Elder Song?"

Those unfamiliar with Elder Song dared not speak, while those who knew him smiled wryly.

Chang Luan laughed, "Don't struggle, find the three most experienced to watch Elder Song's skill competition, it's a rare opportunity."

Xue Chengsong rolled his eyes at Chang Luan, quickly choosing three of the oldest and most experienced martial artists in the late Blood Transporting Stage.

The first stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Junior Xu Tan, it's both daunting and joyful to compete in skill with Elder Song, I hope you'll go easy on me."

Zhou Leng glanced at Xu Tan, recalling Xue Chengsong mentioning him during a previous gambling clash.

He said Xu Tan was the most formidable among those they knew in the late Blood Transporting Stage, boasting an 80% win rate in gambling bouts.

If Xu Tan were present then, he could have swept three opponents in the late Blood Transporting Stage.

Xu Tan had swept three opponents in a single bout a total of eight times in gambling history.

This record was quite dazzling, unmatched in Quanru City.

However, he was not in Rucheng last time, so he wasn't invited.

Now, he appears here.

Song Juesi smiled slightly and said, "No need to be polite, please."

"Please."

A technique battle uses no True Qi, victory is determined solely by the level of External Skills.

Xu Tan took the initiative to attack, Song Juesi raised his hand, and with a soft motion, as if stirring cotton, Xu Tan's hand was deflected, forcing him to withdraw his move quickly.

The crowd was secretly astonished. They were all experts and could distinguish the superior just at a glance.

The gap between them was too large.

Just like that, Xu Tan attacked ten moves, and Song Juesi easily neutralized all ten moves.

The eleventh move, Song Juesi suddenly stepped forward, his clothes and white hair moved simultaneously.

Before the crowd could see what was happening, they saw him tap Xu Tan's shoulder and suddenly retreat.

"1 to 0." Chang Luan remarked with a smile.

Xu Tan's expression changed slightly, he attacked again, but with just one move, Song Juesi marked him again.

For eleven consecutive moves, Song Juesi successfully hit Xu Tan's body first and then swiftly retreated.

"Thank you for letting me win." Song Juesi cupped his fists and stepped back.

He wore a black silk short garment, his movements were graceful like those of a reclusive master.

Zhou Leng and everyone else stared blankly at Song Juesi.

He was too strong.

After that, two others took action, with the exact same outcome.

In the first ten moves, Song Juesi only defended and left face for the opponents.

In the subsequent eleven moves, he relentlessly marked them eleven times, displaying his strength.

Zhou Leng believed he could defeat these three, but conducting eleven consecutive strikes like that was far beyond his reach.

Chang Luan smiled and said, "The technique battle is over, the third round of Qi duel begins. Elder Song, I trouble you."

"No need to be so polite." The elder was calm and composed, unhurried from start to finish.

Xue Chengsong reluctantly turned and discussed with the others.

Soon, the first middle-aged man stepped forward.

The Qi duel is about comparing True Qi.

This person stood face to face with Song Juesi, their four palms meeting, then they started to exert True Qi.

In Qi comparison, the danger is hard for outsiders to perceive.

At first glance, it only looked like the two's palms turned purple, with a gentle breeze blowing their hair and clothes.

After ten seconds, Song Juesi's knees slightly bent, and True Qi surged forcefully.

That person staggered backward.

"Thank you, Elder Song, for showing mercy." The person bent at a ninety-degree angle.

"Thank you for letting me win." Song Juesi replied politely.

Then, Rao Mingxian stepped forward.

He was one of the few to undergo all three levels of the Celestial Ladder assessment.

The forum had Innate Masters assert that anyone undergoing all three levels of the Celestial Ladder assessment, even if they didn't pass the First Layer, would have a significant boost in potential and aptitude.

Surpassing the Top Ten Martial Arts, with potential near Yunhua Jinjing level.

The three levels of the Celestial Ladder assessment had stimulated Rao Mingxian's power, allowing him to make rapid progress and improve comprehensively.

Zhou Leng nodded lightly. As a long-time classmate, he was most aware of Rao Mingxian's transformation, not only in martial arts but also in his obvious maturity in mind.

The experience of life and death battles sharpened a person the most.

Rao Mingxian stepped forward and opposed Song Juesi with four palms meeting.

After both exerted Qi for ten seconds, Song Juesi powered up again, but Rao Mingxian's face flushed red, his body swayed, yet unlike earlier, he didn't retreat directly.

His hands remained firmly pressed against Song Juesi's hands.

"Good!" The people behind Xue Chengsong couldn't help but exclaim softly.

Being able to withstand Song Juesi's force was not a trait of common people.

The previously skilled Xu Tan looked at Rao Mingxian's back with surprise, then marveled internally that the Celestial Ladder legacy was indeed formidable. In terms of actual combat, he might hold his own, but in terms of True Qi alone, he feared he was inferior to this university student.

Song Juesi unexpectedly had the leisure to nod lightly. Then they saw his sleeves shaking rapidly like waves, followed by a peculiar wind whistling sound.

Rao Mingxian tilted forward as if falling toward the elder. The next moment, his legs trembled slightly, but he didn't move as his upper body leaned back, landing sitting on the ground.

The crowd saw him like this and couldn't help but smile wryly.

Song Juesi extended his hand to pull Rao Mingxian up.

Rao Mingxian bowed deeply and said, "Elder Song, you are like a towering mountain. I am in awe."

"Your True Qi is vast and vigorous, worthy of praise, but it seems somewhat impetuous. I suggest three years of quiet cultivation to eliminate the impurities and retain the essence."

"I have remembered, many thanks for Elder Song's guidance." Rao Mingxian bowed his head in thanks, his expression changing slightly.

Song Juesi glanced at Rao Mingxian's back, sighing softly.

Chang Luan's side had smiling faces.

The people behind Xue Chengsong wore stern expressions.

Only one person remained.

Zhou Leng lowered his head and took out a Demonized Watch to contact Xue Chengsong.

The distance between them was less than 200 meters.

Xue Chengsong was discussing with everyone, and surprisingly didn't check his Demonized Watch.

Zhou Leng then contacted Rao Mingxian.

After seeing it, Rao Mingxian immediately went forward and gently tapped Xue Chengsong, signaling him to check the Demonized Watch.

Xue Chengsong looked closely, hesitation flashed across his face, but soon he was all smiles, glancing around.

Zhou Leng walked out from behind the tree and headed towards Xue Chengsong.