Forging Martial Courage

A cold glint flashed in everyone's eyes.

That's outrageous, absolutely outrageous.

Shu Yuyao stood with his hands behind his back, looking directly into Pei Si's eyes.

Confident, but overly confident.

"please."

"boom!"

Monkey Strike Fist!

Pei Si threw a punch, but the protective blood aura in front of him did not tremble at all.

Pei Si ignored him completely and continued to throw punches with both fists.

The left punch deals high damage, and the right punch deals high damage.

The Daoist arts are enhanced by [left and right superposition]!

[Left and Right Stacking: When using martial arts, the power is stacked, martial arts comprehension is improved, and the speed of practicing martial arts techniques and skills is increased by 30%!]

"Heh, I don't understand it at all. You're such a frog in a well! I thought there was some amazing martial arts technique involved, but it's just throwing punches!"

"Foolish! The difference in martial arts realm is like an insurmountable chasm! I'd like to see if Pei Xingyan can exhaust himself to death!"

Pei Si's gaze was deep as he thrust forward with a punch!

Click!

A crack appeared in the protective aura.

An Lan gripped the handrail with her fingers, her body stiffening.

A look of surprise flashed across Shu Yuyao's eyes.

Click, click!

Pei Si's punches became increasingly rapid, and Shu Yuyao's protective aura resembled a spider web.

With a deafening roar, the protective aura in front of Shu Yuyao shattered completely.

Hu Yuyao cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "You've won."

"Well done, Young Master Pei! Come and take my punch!"

An Lan leaped into the air, her body soaring through the sky like a raptor, and unleashed a punch at Pei Si.

The audience members unconsciously sat up straight, their eyes fixed intently on Pei Si.

"Well done!"

Pei Si growled.

At this moment, the power of his Ape Strike Fist was still building up.

Pei Si stepped forward, his body surging with energy, his internal energy furnace constantly refining his internal energy, and strands of golden threads appeared in his meridians.

Fighting the enemy is the best way to strengthen your body and energy!

Fist to fist!

Pei Si and An Lan took three steps back.

An Lan suppressed the turbulent blood and qi within her body and stepped forward to deliver another punch.

Pei Si retaliated with a punch, and this punch was only stronger!

boom!

An Lan was sent flying several meters backward, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. She hurriedly cupped her hands in thanks, saying, "Young friend Pei, you have won."

Pei Si returned the greeting, walked to An Lan's side, and whispered in her ear.

An Lan's brows furrowed at first, then relaxed, and finally rose slightly as she nodded repeatedly.

An Lan coughed lightly, looked at the disciples below the stage, stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of superiority, and said in a booming voice, "Young friend Pei is actually a disciple of my friend. I deliberately invited him here to test you!"

"You're all inferior in skill and a laughingstock. You'd all have to practice extra today!"

The disciples below the stage looked at each other in bewilderment, then suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."

…………

All the prominent sects and martial arts schools in Xingle County received an invitation.

Written by An Lan himself, it was written in the style of Jianghu spring classics:

"I have long admired your esteemed kiln, renowned throughout the land. Today, my friend's young apprentice, Pei Xingyan, a novice in the craft, is ambitious and determined to seek your guidance. I could not bear to stop him, so I have sent this leaf on his behalf to solicit his services."

"A martial arts contest will be held tomorrow at dawn in front of Anlan Gate. We cordially invite masters from your esteemed kiln to compete and exchange skills. The contest will be stopped short of causing any unrest. If your esteemed kiln takes over, we will allow this young apprentice to broaden his horizons and learn that there are always people more skilled than oneself."

"If he doesn't take over, I'll just get out of here and won't bother him anymore!"

"An Lan, writing on my behalf, bows respectfully!"

For a time, the leaders of various martial arts schools, including Lieshan Martial Arts School, Sanjiang Society, Ironclad Alliance, Green Bamboo Gang, and Cold Hand Sect, all with martial artists at the Outer Gang Realm, reacted differently upon seeing the invitation.

Some looked serious, some looked disdainful, and some were quite surprised.

"Is An Lan's friend's disciple planning to take over the entire Xing Le County?"

"Madman, madman!"

"I'm determined to meet Pei Xingyan. Someone, prepare a reply!"

…………

The next day, at the hour of Mao (5-7 AM).

On the arena of Anlan Sect, three figures were practicing together.

Pei Si, An Lan, Hu Yuyao.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with horror.

This Pei Xingyan, whose origins and lineage are unknown, seems to have mastered some kind of technique. Why is it that each of his punches is heavier and more powerful than the last, with seemingly limitless force? As they sparred, the two of them were already starting to feel the strain of not being able to withstand Pei Xingyan's attacks.

Pei Si awoke from his meditative state, and one-tenth of his vital energy had turned golden.

Pei Si took a deep breath and thanked An Lan and Hu Yuyao.

An Lan chuckled, "Of course, of course! Today is Brother Pei's day to make a name for himself!"

It is indeed rare for someone like Pei Si to use his Blood Courage Realm to fight against an Outer Qi Realm expert, thus forging a positive connection.

……

The arena.

The area below the stage was filled with chairs, packed with people.

Pei Si stepped onto the stage and bowed with his hands clasped: "I am Pei Xingyan. I have long heard of the flourishing martial arts in Xingle County. On behalf of Master An, I am writing this letter to lend you all a hand."

"Alright, judging from your aura, you should be a Blood Warrior Realm martial artist. Let me lend you a hand."

Voices came from the audience.

A burly man with a face full of scars and thick knuckles leaped onto the ring.

Pei Si waved his hand and looked around the arena. This arena was very large and could accommodate more than thirty people at the same time.

The burly man was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

Pei Si said softly, "I want to fight thirty of them!"

"You brat!"

"Arrogant!"

"presumptuous!"

As soon as Pei Si finished speaking, a chorus of angry shouts erupted from below the stage, and dozens of figures simultaneously leaped onto the platform, unleashing their deadly attacks.

At the same time, the leaders of each sect turned their attention to An Lan.

He really is a madman.

But An Lan wore a smile, her brows relaxed, showing no sign of panic, as if she were watching a show.

The leaders of each sect were filled with doubt: "Why are they not flustered at all? After this round, Pei Xingyan will either be dead or crippled!"

Pei Si took a step back, retracted his right fist into a stance, and threw a punch!

boom!

With just one punch, the thirty martial artists were sent flying before they could even stand firmly on the stage.

"Um?"

The leaders of each sect stared intently, their gazes as dark as ink dots.

Pei Si bowed and cupped his hands in greeting: "Please, experts at the Outer罡 Realm, come up to the stage!"

"What a madman with sharp teeth and a fang! Come and exchange a blow with me!" The leader of the Green Bamboo Gang unleashed a powerful palm strike.

Pei Si advanced instead of retreating, exclaiming, "Well done!"

Pei Si let out a low roar, like the thunderous cry of a monkey!

Monkey Strike Fist!

An old ape kicks a branch!

The powerful internal energy was completely annihilated in the face of Pei Si's fist, and the protective blood energy shattered.

With a crisp crack, the Green Bamboo Gang leader's arm fell limply to his side.

Ironclad Alliance, Fierce Mountain Martial Arts School, Three Rivers Alliance, Cold Hand Sect...

All ten martial arts schools and sect masters were defeated!

[Promotion Requirements: Increased materials required for advancing to the Martial Artist (Blue) level; one life-or-death battle (1/1); defeat all the masters in nine martial arts schools (9/9).]

"Upgrade?!"

"Upgrade!"

Pei Si murmured to himself.

In an instant, a wisp of blue light emanated from the [Comprehensive Mirror of All Trades] and entered Pei Si's body.

The scene before Pei Si suddenly changed.

Ancient battlefield, smoke, flames, military flags, arena.

As if sensing something, the remnant souls of countless warriors turned to look at Pei Si. Their heroic spirits and mighty souls condensed, along with the blood energy from the ancient battlefield, constantly flowing and changing, transforming into a martial spirit that burrowed into Pei Si's body.

Courage and determination are united.

Pei Si's internal energy furnace was operating wildly! His entire body's energy was just one thread away from being completely transformed into True Blood Essence!

In an instant, a sharp glint flashed in Pei Si's eyes.

"Impressive fist technique! Now, try my Dragon Elephant Hand!"