Chapter 44
Martial Arts Examination
Crackling sounds!
With the sound of red firecrackers, the martial arts examination officially began.
Huangshe County is the only county town that covers twelve mountains and twenty-seven villages within a radius of a hundred miles.
They were responsible for organizing this martial arts examination and selecting one hundred martial arts scholars in four categories: A, B, C, and D.
Over a thousand disciples participated in this selection. Most possessed Ming Jin (manifested strength), while only about 10% possessed An Jin (hidden strength).
After all, besides the martial arts schools concentrated in the county town, there were also many heroes of the Scaled Python Sect and bandits from the mountains.
Having honed their skills, they naturally want to find a stage to showcase them.
Standing in the enormous martial arts examination hall, one can see a dense crowd of martial artists, yet they are all exceptionally talented.
Here, innate talent is not the absolute factor determining whether one can pass the exam.
The exam consists of three parts: physical strength, hunting, and arena combat.
The contest of strength naturally involves power and the richness of one's vital energy. Hunting is a unique aspect of the examination because Huangshe County is situated within one of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
A thousand people entered the Ten Thousand Mountains, and the scoring standard was based on the amount of silver they could ultimately exchange for capturing something.
The arena battle is the final stage that every martial artist knows about, accounting for more than 40% of the score. The opponents are selected by drawing lots in an absolutely fair manner.
The three matches will be played over ten days.
Poshan Martial Arts School. Led by Lin Hu and Liu Mingze, they entered the scene, where the disciples of the surrounding martial arts schools saw the two.
Their hearts raced and they panicked; it wasn't simply because they were wary of the two men's exceptional talent.
I'm genuinely worried that they might have learned some unspeakable high-level martial arts techniques while they were at the Dragon Elephant Academy.
If that's the case, encountering both of them in the final battle would greatly increase the risk of failing the exam.
The two men strode with imposing strides, exuding confidence and arrogance. If anyone were secretly watching them, they would immediately change their demeanor, their gazes sending chills down the other person's spine.
However, when they saw Chen Jingshu and Chen Jingyun behind the two of them...
Everyone was filled with spring fever, even the scions of prominent families in Huangshe County were not immune to the stirrings of spring.
He developed feelings of love and admiration for her.
Of course, in addition to paying attention to the Broken Mountain Martial Arts School, everyone's attention was also focused on its rival, the Scaled Python Martial Arts School.
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In recent years, the Scale Python Martial Arts School has been gaining momentum, with as many as seven students achieving the Dark Force level participating in this martial arts examination.
Those disciples of the old-established martial arts schools who had mastered internal strength had either already passed the exams or were pursuing their own paths.
Therefore, in terms of both personnel and momentum, the Scale Python Martial Arts School was superior to everyone else.
Standing at the very front were Lin Zhennan, the eldest disciple of the Scale Python Martial Arts School, and Xiao Xiangbei, the second disciple. The third was Duan Xu, Duan Xuan's cousin, whom only Duan Xuan recognized.
Xiao Xiangbei and Lin Zhennan had been cultivating their inner strength for over two years, resulting in incredibly abundant Qi and blood.
Under the tutelage of Jiang Zhongkun, the headmaster of the Scale Python Martial Arts School, Duan Xu's fat transformed into muscular build, making him tall, imposing, and with a fierce expression.
Even Zhang Chen would have to give way just for standing there.
"Hmph, I heard that not long ago, the Poshan Martial Arts School produced another martial artist with internal strength, I think his name is Duan Xuan. Do you know this person?" Xiao Xiangbei asked disdainfully.
The other disciples shook their heads, and Duan Xu sneered, "I know this person. He's a good-for-nothing from my uncle's family."
We both entered the martial arts school at the same time; he went to Broken Mountain, and I went to Scaled Python.
I have a first-class aptitude, while he only has an ordinary second-class aptitude.
My master accepted me as his last disciple; he was just an ordinary disciple.
I never expected that I would be able to break through to the Dark Force realm by sheer luck, but so what? Nobody pays attention to someone like that in the martial arts school. He's like air. What real skills can he possibly learn?
He was smart enough not to participate in this martial arts examination, otherwise I would have crippled his bones and made him a useless cripple for life!
Duan Xu had already found out that his family hadn't sent any money to the martial arts school. It was Duan Xuan who had interfered, ruining all his plans. He now wished he could tear Duan Xuan to pieces.
Senior Brother Lin Zhennan patted Duan Xu on the back: "Study hard, get a good ranking, and bring honor to your family."
And this clown who doesn't even dare to participate in a competition has no right to bark at you anymore.
When the time comes, all the brothers will work together to cripple this thing, just like they crippled Zhang Chen.
"If you're still not satisfied, Junior Brother, you just stand there and watch, letting Duan Xuan wail and beg for mercy."
Duan Xu chuckled. Coming to the Scale Python Martial Arts School was definitely the right decision. His senior brothers and sisters all treated him like family, which was much better than that poor Duan family.
Immediately, a lewd glint appeared in his eyes.
Remembering his aunt Duan Xin, who possessed an unparalleled beauty, he decided to go back, get her, and sell her to a brothel for a large sum of money.
……
Meanwhile, at Poshan Martial Arts School.
Only Liu Tie and a group of menial disciples who had just broken through to the Ming Jin level or had not yet broken through to the Ming Jin level remained to guard the house.
However, the letter Zhang Chen sent on behalf of Chen Feng worked, and a martial arts school in the distant county town sent a martial artist with mid-stage internal strength.
He shared the same idea as Duan Xuan: to refine his qi and blood and diligently practice his martial arts.
I will take the second martial arts exam next year.
So he was assigned to the Poshan Martial Arts School in Huangshe County.
The martial arts school treated him to good food and drinks, but he stayed inside, never venturing out and showing no interest in anything happening outside.
Liu Tie, who had just entered the Ming Jin realm, was in a state of excitement, jumping around and being extremely active.
After being "beaten" by several disciples, he ran into the house looking disheveled.
Duan Xuan was in the room taking care of Zhou Ye and Zhang Chen. Zhou Ye was conscious, but his external injuries were severe; any movement would cause his skin to tear and bleed.
Zhang Chen was still not fully conscious, but with his strong blood and energy, combined with the special medicine left by Chen Feng, his wounds healed extremely quickly, and his bones and muscles crackled and popped.
Duan Xuan assumed a boxing stance and slowly began to practice his punches, step by step.
"Senior Brother Duan, I have finally mastered the second move of the Mountain-Breaking Fist."
Liu Tie tiptoed and opened the door.
Just as he was about to make a sound, Duan Xuan pinched his mouth and pulled him aside.
He quietly walked up to his two senior brothers, made a big face, and said, "What kind of ridiculous rules are those martial arts exams? They've sent Master and the others to the deep mountains."
They won't be able to come back until the competition ends.
They can't get back into the stadium if they want to come back.
This is really difficult.
"Senior Brother Duan, what do you think of the Dark Force master who invited? Is he stronger than you?"
Duan Xuan shook his head: "Senior Brother Li Meng has been in the Dark Force realm for over a year now, and his Qi and blood are abundant. He should be in the middle to late stages of the Dark Force realm."
I've only been at the Dark Force level for a few months; I can't compare to him at all.
"He's actually a master in the late stage of internal strength. He's incredibly powerful."
Even if that troublemaker comes, we don't think we have much to worry about.
Suddenly, a disciple came running over in a hurry.
The door was suddenly flung open, startling Liu Tie: "What's going on? Has someone come to provoke us?"
"What is it? Senior Brother Duan, someone is looking for you outside. It's urgent. Come and take a look."
With the sound of red firecrackers, the martial arts examination officially began.
Huangshe County is the only county town that covers twelve mountains and twenty-seven villages within a radius of a hundred miles.
They were responsible for organizing this martial arts examination and selecting one hundred martial arts scholars in four categories: A, B, C, and D.
Over a thousand disciples participated in this selection. Most possessed Ming Jin (manifested strength), while only about 10% possessed An Jin (hidden strength).
After all, besides the martial arts schools concentrated in the county town, there were also many heroes of the Scaled Python Sect and bandits from the mountains.
Having honed their skills, they naturally want to find a stage to showcase them.
Standing in the enormous martial arts examination hall, one can see a dense crowd of martial artists, yet they are all exceptionally talented.
Here, innate talent is not the absolute factor determining whether one can pass the exam.
The exam consists of three parts: physical strength, hunting, and arena combat.
The contest of strength naturally involves power and the richness of one's vital energy. Hunting is a unique aspect of the examination because Huangshe County is situated within one of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
A thousand people entered the Ten Thousand Mountains, and the scoring standard was based on the amount of silver they could ultimately exchange for capturing something.
The arena battle is the final stage that every martial artist knows about, accounting for more than 40% of the score. The opponents are selected by drawing lots in an absolutely fair manner.
The three matches will be played over ten days.
Poshan Martial Arts School. Led by Lin Hu and Liu Mingze, they entered the scene, where the disciples of the surrounding martial arts schools saw the two.
Their hearts raced and they panicked; it wasn't simply because they were wary of the two men's exceptional talent.
I'm genuinely worried that they might have learned some unspeakable high-level martial arts techniques while they were at the Dragon Elephant Academy.
If that's the case, encountering both of them in the final battle would greatly increase the risk of failing the exam.
The two men strode with imposing strides, exuding confidence and arrogance. If anyone were secretly watching them, they would immediately change their demeanor, their gazes sending chills down the other person's spine.
However, when they saw Chen Jingshu and Chen Jingyun behind the two of them...
Everyone was filled with spring fever, even the scions of prominent families in Huangshe County were not immune to the stirrings of spring.
He developed feelings of love and admiration for her.
Of course, in addition to paying attention to the Broken Mountain Martial Arts School, everyone's attention was also focused on its rival, the Scaled Python Martial Arts School.
This book was first published on 101 Reading Network, which offers a fantastic service. 20066.com boasts a vast library, providing you with an error-free and orderly reading experience.
In recent years, the Scale Python Martial Arts School has been gaining momentum, with as many as seven students achieving the Dark Force level participating in this martial arts examination.
Those disciples of the old-established martial arts schools who had mastered internal strength had either already passed the exams or were pursuing their own paths.
Therefore, in terms of both personnel and momentum, the Scale Python Martial Arts School was superior to everyone else.
Standing at the very front were Lin Zhennan, the eldest disciple of the Scale Python Martial Arts School, and Xiao Xiangbei, the second disciple. The third was Duan Xu, Duan Xuan's cousin, whom only Duan Xuan recognized.
Xiao Xiangbei and Lin Zhennan had been cultivating their inner strength for over two years, resulting in incredibly abundant Qi and blood.
Under the tutelage of Jiang Zhongkun, the headmaster of the Scale Python Martial Arts School, Duan Xu's fat transformed into muscular build, making him tall, imposing, and with a fierce expression.
Even Zhang Chen would have to give way just for standing there.
"Hmph, I heard that not long ago, the Poshan Martial Arts School produced another martial artist with internal strength, I think his name is Duan Xuan. Do you know this person?" Xiao Xiangbei asked disdainfully.
The other disciples shook their heads, and Duan Xu sneered, "I know this person. He's a good-for-nothing from my uncle's family."
We both entered the martial arts school at the same time; he went to Broken Mountain, and I went to Scaled Python.
I have a first-class aptitude, while he only has an ordinary second-class aptitude.
My master accepted me as his last disciple; he was just an ordinary disciple.
I never expected that I would be able to break through to the Dark Force realm by sheer luck, but so what? Nobody pays attention to someone like that in the martial arts school. He's like air. What real skills can he possibly learn?
He was smart enough not to participate in this martial arts examination, otherwise I would have crippled his bones and made him a useless cripple for life!
Duan Xu had already found out that his family hadn't sent any money to the martial arts school. It was Duan Xuan who had interfered, ruining all his plans. He now wished he could tear Duan Xuan to pieces.
Senior Brother Lin Zhennan patted Duan Xu on the back: "Study hard, get a good ranking, and bring honor to your family."
And this clown who doesn't even dare to participate in a competition has no right to bark at you anymore.
When the time comes, all the brothers will work together to cripple this thing, just like they crippled Zhang Chen.
"If you're still not satisfied, Junior Brother, you just stand there and watch, letting Duan Xuan wail and beg for mercy."
Duan Xu chuckled. Coming to the Scale Python Martial Arts School was definitely the right decision. His senior brothers and sisters all treated him like family, which was much better than that poor Duan family.
Immediately, a lewd glint appeared in his eyes.
Remembering his aunt Duan Xin, who possessed an unparalleled beauty, he decided to go back, get her, and sell her to a brothel for a large sum of money.
……
Meanwhile, at Poshan Martial Arts School.
Only Liu Tie and a group of menial disciples who had just broken through to the Ming Jin level or had not yet broken through to the Ming Jin level remained to guard the house.
However, the letter Zhang Chen sent on behalf of Chen Feng worked, and a martial arts school in the distant county town sent a martial artist with mid-stage internal strength.
He shared the same idea as Duan Xuan: to refine his qi and blood and diligently practice his martial arts.
I will take the second martial arts exam next year.
So he was assigned to the Poshan Martial Arts School in Huangshe County.
The martial arts school treated him to good food and drinks, but he stayed inside, never venturing out and showing no interest in anything happening outside.
Liu Tie, who had just entered the Ming Jin realm, was in a state of excitement, jumping around and being extremely active.
After being "beaten" by several disciples, he ran into the house looking disheveled.
Duan Xuan was in the room taking care of Zhou Ye and Zhang Chen. Zhou Ye was conscious, but his external injuries were severe; any movement would cause his skin to tear and bleed.
Zhang Chen was still not fully conscious, but with his strong blood and energy, combined with the special medicine left by Chen Feng, his wounds healed extremely quickly, and his bones and muscles crackled and popped.
Duan Xuan assumed a boxing stance and slowly began to practice his punches, step by step.
"Senior Brother Duan, I have finally mastered the second move of the Mountain-Breaking Fist."
Liu Tie tiptoed and opened the door.
Just as he was about to make a sound, Duan Xuan pinched his mouth and pulled him aside.
He quietly walked up to his two senior brothers, made a big face, and said, "What kind of ridiculous rules are those martial arts exams? They've sent Master and the others to the deep mountains."
They won't be able to come back until the competition ends.
They can't get back into the stadium if they want to come back.
This is really difficult.
"Senior Brother Duan, what do you think of the Dark Force master who invited? Is he stronger than you?"
Duan Xuan shook his head: "Senior Brother Li Meng has been in the Dark Force realm for over a year now, and his Qi and blood are abundant. He should be in the middle to late stages of the Dark Force realm."
I've only been at the Dark Force level for a few months; I can't compare to him at all.
"He's actually a master in the late stage of internal strength. He's incredibly powerful."
Even if that troublemaker comes, we don't think we have much to worry about.
Suddenly, a disciple came running over in a hurry.
The door was suddenly flung open, startling Liu Tie: "What's going on? Has someone come to provoke us?"
"What is it? Senior Brother Duan, someone is looking for you outside. It's urgent. Come and take a look."