Martial God: Grinding from Mortal Flesh to Immortality

Master Xuanqing's gaze fell on Gumo, his brows slightly furrowing.

"Heh, I didn't expect Daoran Sect to send an old relic like you. It seems your sect is determined to stop Star River University's Martial Immortal Technique!"

Gumo looked at Master Xuanqing and sneered.

Master Xuanqing calmly responded, "The Martial Immortal Technique is still uncontrollable and must not be spread. Otherwise, it will harm billions of lives in the Human Federation. Our Daoran Sect is doing this for the sake of the Human Federation."

"Oh, come on! Do you think I don't know what your Daoran Sect is really like?"

Gumo said disdainfully.

"Enough with the chatter. Let's stick to the old rules!"

Master Xuanqing took a deep look at Gumo and slowly said, "Then let's go with the old rules!"

After saying that, Master Xuanqing didn't waste any more words. His figure disappeared directly from the Virtual Space, along with the strong members of the Daoran Sect, who also left the Virtual Space one after another.

"Elder sister, what are the old rules that Mentor Gumo mentioned?"

Lu Sheng asked.

Liu Yao explained, "Back when the Steel Factions introduced the Giant Divine Soldier Technique, the Ascension Factions, like Daoran Sect, obstructed it in every possible way. In the end, they settled on a duel."

"They made those Martial Artists with Giant Divine Soldiers fight against the Mechanical Transformers from the Ascension Factions."

"The duel decided who would take a step back."

Lu Sheng understood and nodded.

"I see."

"So, does this mean that Martial Artists who practice the Martial Immortal Technique need to face Daoran Sect Cultivators, and the outcome will determine who backs off?"

Lu Sheng slowly said.

"Isn't that a bit childish?"

At this moment, Gumo spoke slowly.

"Whether it's Star River University or Daoran Sect, both are top forces in the Human Federation. If we start fighting, other cosmic life races will take advantage of the situation, causing significant losses."

"Using a duel to get the other side to compromise with minimal cost is already a very good method."

Listening to Gumo's words, Lu Sheng suddenly understood.

Regardless of whether it's Star River University or Daoran Sect, if their powerful members get involved, the situation could become uncontrollable. In contrast, if the conflict is settled through a duel, it's much more contained, and losses can be minimized, no matter who loses.

"Alright, prepare yourself. According to tradition, the duel is divided into ten rounds. Those practicing the Martial Immortal Technique will fight against Daoran Sect's members. As the founder... you'll be quite busy during this period."

Gumo cheerfully said to Lu Sheng.

"But don't worry, since Master Xuanqing has stepped in, our Star River University won't be outdone by Daoran Sect. When the duel begins, I'll return from the front lines to support you."

"After all, this creation from our Life Factions won't be critiqued by others!"

Gumo's voice was filled with dominance.

The other faction mentors also shook their heads with a smile, and a trace of envy emerged in their eyes as they looked at Gumo.

Creating a new path in martial arts... if such a student appeared in their factions, they'd wake up laughing from their dreams.

Soon after, Gumo's figure disappeared from the Virtual Space, and Lu Sheng and Liu Yao left the Void Star Realm, their consciousness returning to reality.

Looking at Song Zhifei and others who were diligently training, Liu Yao slowly said, "Though the duel is set, Daoran Sect can still find flaws in the Martial Immortal Technique. Currently, no strong practitioners above the fourth level have emerged; if they exploit this, it'll be troublesome."

In response to Liu Yao's words, Lu Sheng appeared calm and smiled slightly, "It would be better if Daoran Sect doesn't send Cultivators above the fourth level; otherwise..."

"I have my ways to handle it."

Liu Yao glanced at Lu Sheng, seemingly realizing something. She smiled and didn't say more.

...

Time flew by.

Soon, a month had passed.

As time went on, the duel over Lu Sheng's Martial Immortal Technique between Daoran Sect and Star River University spread throughout the Star River Star System, Daoran Star System, and even the Forging Star System.

Countless eyes focused on the duel between the two sides.

After all... the last duel was when Star River University's Steel Factions introduced the Giant Divine Soldier Technique.

That duel between Star River University and the Ascension Factions was won by Star River University, leading to the broad acceptance of the Giant Divine Soldier Technique, significantly elevating the status of the Martial Artist System amongst Transcendents in the Human Federation.

This time, however, it's a duel between Star River University and Daoran Sect.

If they win, the status of the Martial Artist System would rise again.

But if they lose...

Lu Sheng's Martial Immortal Technique would be restricted and become a joke.

Thus...

Many Transcendents aware of this news within the Human Federation focused their attention on the duel between the two sides.

Star River Star System, Life Factions.

Multiple students of the Life Factions stepped out of the Life Planet, standing in the Cosmic Void, with Liu Yao and Lu Sheng leading them.

Behind Lu Sheng was Song Zhifei at the forefront, followed by Martial Artists practicing the Martial Immortal Technique.

They stood quietly in the Cosmic Void, waiting.

Moments later, the space ahead twisted, and Gumo's figure slowly appeared. Beside Gumo were several mentors from other factions, now present within the Life Factions.