Chapter 195: Geniuses Abound, Full Force to Break Through 9 (3k)
The main campus is filled with talents as numerous as the clouds, and the other branches are equally eagerly watching.
Among peers, many top talents did not associate with Martial Arts University and instead participated in the Supernova Competition, which is specifically for university martial artists.
Sui Chunqiu said after a moment of silence:
[It still depends on him. If he maintains a good momentum, maybe there is indeed some hope.]
Since the flourishing era of Qi Blood martial arts began, the number of geniuses has also skyrocketed, with far more Martial Arts Masters and Grandmasters than in the past.
As the physical qualities of each generation have further improved, the potential and comprehension of newborns, and even the probability of carrying innate traits, have continuously increased.
If it were thirty years ago, with Meng Chuan's performance and potential, Sui Chunqiu would dare to guarantee it.
But now, it's not certain.
Just from what he knows, there are a few students whose potential is not in the least inferior to, and maybe even stronger than the current Meng Chuan.
Even their traits do not lose to him.
There is one born with three eyes, with a third eye on their forehead that can see through everything in the world, known as [Holy Gaze Reveals Truth].
There are those who can delve deep into other's consciousness, weaving dreams to alter memories, and even practice martial arts in their sleep, such as [Heart Sea Illusion Dream], among others.
Moreover, with the national martial arts exams here to sift through the overlooked hidden talents, he didn't make his words overly certain.
Yang Huan said:
[I actually think there is great hope. The more I interact with this youngster, the more I feel he's like a huge treasure full of untapped potential.
It's just unfortunate... sigh, he started a bit late.]
[Martial Extreme True Inheritance] is selected from more than twenty branch campuses, including the main campus.
There's always someone stronger among the strong. After the master's words, Yang Huan's confidence also wavered.
At the same time, he recalled the duel twelve years ago when he was teaching at United University.
It was arguably the most climactic Martial Extreme True Inheritance competition in the history of Northern United University's founding.
Luo Meng, with top-level comprehension and innate traits, entered the Martial Arts Family at the age of eighteen.
In that year, she met her most unforgettable opponent in life.
The youngest Grandmaster in Great Chu, with the Tiger Form glory of the Elephant Form Sect, [Profound Slaughter Mountain Lord·Shang Ruyi].
As Yang Huan reminisced, Sui Chunqiu interrupted solemnly.
[Alright, the rest still depends on him. If he is truly a precious gem, United University will not let him be covered in dust.]
[Understood.]
Sui Chunqiu finally said:
[Yang Huan, you also need to speed up your cultivation. When I tour the campuses later, I'll take the opportunity to test your cultivation.
If there is no progress, you will have to face some hardships.]
[I understand, master...]
Even someone as strong as an exalted one, but in the presence of a Celestial King master, has to obediently listen.
A sense of urgency also surged within Yang Huan's heart. Even without his master's reminder, he would accelerate his training.
Since over twenty years ago, the frequency of the collision and intermingling between the Celestial Demon Realm and the world has increased.
Demon Nests have sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain, breaking through world barriers and causing havoc.
Globally, countries without top-notch martial arts prowess have mostly collapsed due to this.
Because if a Level 5 Demon Nest appears in the country, just the awakening of a Great Demon under the [Ultimate Darkness] within the nest could lead to destruction.
Without a Seven Limit Martial Arts Great Saint to oversee and protect, it would also perish.
Meanwhile, even the country deemed the safest in the world, Great Chu, isn't entirely pressure-free when facing Demon Nests.
The largest territory and the most fertile land aren't entirely a blessing.
The probability of generating a Demon Nest is far higher than in other countries.
Fortunately, misfortune brings fortune, and Demon Nests are also resources.
Yang Huan, as the principal of the Yong'an branch, not only has to protect this land but also compete for resources for the school.
Since he was promoted from a professor at the main campus to principal, the weight on his shoulders has only grown heavier...
...
A week later, Meng Chuan's wounds had healed, allowing him to start practicing boxing.
At the Huayun Prefecture home.
Over the past few days, considering Meng Chuan's injuries, the meals at home had been light.
Today, Xue Na specially prepared a lavish meal, celebrating Meng Chuan's advancement to the second competition stage and his acquisition of a two-million bonus.
In the earliest 24-school joint exam, Meng Chuan forcefully clinched the championship. At that time, Meng Yongzhi thought that his nephew's life would not be ordinary.
Initially, he hoped Meng Chuan could get into Martial Arts University and find a good job in the future.
Even later, when Meng Chuan first showed his talents, he felt that if this kid could become a Martial Arts Family member, they could die without regret.
As for now, he dares not predict Meng Chuan's future.
Even Xue Na, who does not understand martial arts, knows this.
Meng Chuan's future responsibilities will be heavy. Perhaps he will be among the tallest in Great Chu...
"Keep the money for yourself to practice martial arts, your aunt still has money at hand."
Xue Na said as she served Meng Chuan, speaking simultaneously.
Meng Chuan firmly transferred five hundred thousand to her, leaving himself with four million in his account, which was enough.
"You child..."
Xue Na chided him with her mouth, but her heart was warm.
This is her child's sign of being promising. She doesn't need it; she keeps it for Meng Chuan to find a wife.
"I wonder which family's daughter is worthy of this boy..."
Recently, many people have been inquiring, making her dizzy with choices.
But Meng Yongzhi has spoken; everything follows the child's wishes, so she directly rejected these people's indirect marketing.
Meng Chuan is a dragon amongst men, and his future wife must be as fitting as a phoenix!
After learning that Meng Chuan will go to Taihang for further competition in July,
he seriously said:
"Don't rely on your robust body to show off, retreat when you must. Becoming a Martial Arts Family member is the most important."
Meng Yongzhi saw through it clearly.
Meng Chuan nodded in understanding, admitting he had felt somewhat apprehensive after the match.
But when fighting, he got carried away, only wanting to win, only wanting to be the last one standing.
Can't keep being so reckless, Meng Chuan warned himself in his heart:
"On the Taihang journey, never be stubborn. If I feel I can't win, I'll surrender right away."
He hoped he could do it...
Xue Na continued:
"When the time comes, I'll have your sister visit you for a couple of days. Meng Yiyi keeps going into the mountains every day, help your aunt ask what she's been doing all day."
Meng Chuan nodded and said:
"I told my sister after the competition a few days ago to spend two days with you during the break. I'll ask her for you."
Xue Na's smile was as beautiful as a flower; at this moment, she felt so happy.
Both kids are doing so well, they can support each other in the future. She and Meng Yongzhi are fulfilled.
...
After dinner, it was time for Meng Chuan to spend money.
He received two million, just enough to go for a stroll at the Martial Arts Merchant Mall.
Since his Iron Cloth Shirt reached perfection and his body strengthened further, the previous Bone Tempering Blood Formation Ointment no longer suited him.
"[Vajra Strong Tendon Ointment]... fifty thousand?"
Brother Gang had given him a free application before, and the power of the medicine was indeed formidable.
A fifty-milliliter tube could be used three to four times, and Meng Chuan steeled himself to buy two million worth.
With the Silver Medal's ten percent discount, Meng Chuan also bought fifty thousand worth of Five Elements Soup ingredients.
What his master had given him was already spent, and his wallet shrunk back to one and a half million.
But now nothing is lacking in his cultivation.
The remaining money was used to fund his practice sessions, sufficient to last until the battle of Taihang in July.
By then, with two million in hand, he would soar!
"Zheng Chengcheng won the championship, and sooner or later, he and I will have a match..."
He had a premonition that they would compete in Taihang.
Zheng Chengcheng was the same age as him, who knows how he trained since childhood to reach nine passes so quickly.
But then again, after his Limit Breaking National Righteousness Fist, his real martial arts practice had been less than two years.
"Then it's nothing..."
At night, at Luo Guanyun's home.
After practicing with his disciple, Luo Guanyun smiled and said:
"I'm envious of your vitality; you've recovered so quickly.
Next, practice your boxing diligently, prepare for Taihang and martial exams, don't forget, you're also entering the Grandmaster Class."
Meng Chuan nodded. Although his strength firmly placed him in the Grandmaster Class, his vision was not limited to this.
He had to continue climbing; the Grandmaster Class was just a small start.
"Go back and rest early, first settle your mind to break nine, then prepare for a sprint towards becoming part of the Martial Arts Family.
That will be when you truly enter the gate of martial arts and see a landscape ordinary people can never witness."
"Understood."
Meng Chuan also looked forward to that day, firmly believing it wasn't far away!
The next morning.
At Gangzi Club, in a private practice room.
Li Weigang praised as he practiced:
"Your body is really amazing, recovering from such heavy injuries in just a week.
Be more cautious in fights in the future, don't always harm your body; when you get old, you'll suffer."
Meng Chuan nodded. Brother Gang was looking out for him by saying so.
"It seems you've reached a good stage in your Armor Technique training, the outer membrane is remarkably thick.
When practicing in the future, I'll focus on stimulating these vital acupoints to help you achieve perfection sooner."
"Thank you, Brother Gang."
Li Weigang nodded; this kid Meng Chuan is ruthless to his enemies and even more so to himself.
With the outer membrane plus a perfected Iron Cloth Shirt building his body, even I have to use two to three tenths of my strength in practice.
The pain must be excruciating, yet this kid doesn't utter a word!
"How's your Pile Skill training going? Looks like you're nearing nine, the expansion speed of your meridians needs to keep up."
Meng Chuan said:
"Human Posture is almost perfected."
"What determination! I am now slack, but when I was young, standing pile was quite tormenting. You're indeed tough."
With Qi Blood's eight passes, Pile Skill is soon perfected, proving that since the start of practice, daily stance time is no less than seven or eight hours.
To persist like this every day requires someone of great determination.
Meng Chuan advised:
"Brother Gang, you're still young, try to break another limit."
Li Weigang sighed helplessly:
"Ah, I'll do my best. To tell the truth, ever since advancing to a Martial Arts Family, it's been over twenty years now, and I've hardly progressed."
After reaching the Martial Arts Family, one embarks on the path of acupoint [Diversification].
Diversification here is a commendatory term, meaning through advanced Pile Skill and True Skill, causing non-human changes in acupoints.
Ordinary people's acupoints are different from Martial Arts Families, serving only some basic functions.
For example: reflecting illness, connecting inside and outside, pressing for prevention and care, etc.
Martial Arts Families differ, after breaking the body's first shackle, which is the first major limit.
The mysterious powers hidden in the acupoints are awakened by one's martial will, enabling acupoint transformation.
Transforming into the extraordinary.
Acupoints are crucial, feeling True Qi, further strengthening the physique and Qi Blood are all inseparable from them.
After the practice ended, Li Weigang watched Meng Chuan's departing figure, like a newborn sun.
There was a sense of admiration in his heart:
"Truly envious of this kid's determination and talent..."