CHAPTER 177: CHAPTER 166: THE TEACHER’S SERMON, THE GOLDEN TIGER (3K)

He was just secretly pleased that his Qi Blood surpassed Meng Chuan.

Unexpectedly, he was overtaken in an instant.

Xu Qingfeng’s voice was somewhat loud, and Lu Zhuxiao, who was instructing the competition on the platform, also heard it.

"Meng Chuan has reached Eight Gate?"

Every year at the end of the term, the title of "Martial Extreme True Inheritance" among United University freshmen is basically fought over by Nine Gate martial artists.

Rarely do top prodigies dominate all rivals with martial arts family strength.

Meng Chuan just started late, but his latent potential is considerable.

"Judging by this kid’s current Realm Breakthrough speed, coupled with his outstanding combat ability, he is very promising indeed..."

Lu Zhuxiao had a thought and drifted down from the platform.

"You two, watch your measure. Teacher is going to make a phone call."

Meng Chuan wasn’t idle either, taking the opportunity to play a few rounds of battle on the platform.

Including Xu Qingfeng and Meng Jiaolong, he could knock down Seven Gate martial artists with a casual strike.

Only three senior students who had just entered the Eight Gate managed to withstand dozens of moves under him before being easily defeated as well.

Meng Chuan shook his wrist, feeling that his condition was still good and another round would be no problem.

[Doma Iron Crotch] not only provided protection for his second brother, but also greatly increased his endurance and energy levels.

People under the platform whispered from time to time:

"Is this Eight Gate? Why do I feel it’s stronger than Nine Gate?"

A female student shyly said:

"Not only is his strength great, but his endurance is exceptional too."

"..."

Meng Jiaolong inexplicably felt somewhat jealous, shaking her head to dispel distracting thoughts.

She secretly thought to herself:

"Train well in martial arts, don’t daydream all the time..."

After Xu Qingfeng was knocked off the platform by a palm strike, he completely gave up.

Meng Chuan indeed had reached Eight Gate, and under absolute power suppression, his Cloud Intent seemed like a joke.

A moment later, Lu Zhuxiao approached Meng Chuan and said with a smile:

"Xiaomeng, I have good news for you. Principal Yang has some time now and is ready to guide you in your cultivation."

Yang Huan is a Martial Arts Venerable, whose strength has long surpassed the martial artist realm, like a True Martial Immortal.

Since watching the opponent’s dragon-slaying footage, Meng Chuan dared not call him grandmaster to seek connections.

Afraid of offending him someday and having a halberd strike down upon himself...

Upon hearing that the opponent was available to guide him, he was truly delighted.

"Master Lu, shall I go now?"

"Go ahead."

Meng Chuan bid farewell to everyone with cupped fists and left the Martial Arts Dojo to head to Hongwu Tower.

Principal Yang was dressed in a black dragon-patterned practice suit, which was United University’s exclusive training attire.

At this moment, he was calmly performing Posture Stance Skill.

Even as a Xingyi Five Limit Venerable, he still practiced Taiyi Three Talents Posture [Celestial Posture Chapter].

"Here, Eight Gate already?"

Meng Chuan nodded.

"Good, it’s rare that I have free time today. If you have any insights or thoughts during martial arts practice, tell me."

Saying this, Principal Yang multitasked.

While standing in posture, he explained to Meng Chuan his understanding and insights during fist practice.

"The power of this fist skill modified by Professor Li is undeniable, your master is right. It indeed allows you to early perceive some aspects of [Will], [Momentum], and [Intention].

The key to improving Qi absorption efficiency is to concentrate your willpower and the precision when flowing through the five organs.

Without introspection ability, you need to imagine a diagram of human meridians in your mind, following with intention...

Therefore, the difficulty of Five Elements Qiankun Fist is revered as the pinnacle of first-class fist skills. Even the United University main campus has few practicing it."

"Do martial arts families also rarely practice it?"

Meng Chuan asked not to argue, purely out of curiosity.

"Yes, but not because of its difficulty. No matter how difficult, it’s just a first-class fist skill, certainly not comparable to True Skill supreme learning.

For Xingyi martial arts families, the time cost on this surpasses cultivation, especially for fist skills that are naturally adept in attributes.

For instance, if practicing Fire Attribute True Skill.

Later, to expand fist techniques, the speed of practicing Fire Attribute fist skills is surely faster, and their power greater when used."

After a pause, Yang Huan continued with a smile:

"However, this method is full-fledged in the Five Elements, and for Xingyi martial artists, it’s the ultimate way to lay the foundation for becoming a martial arts family member; besides being difficult to practice, it has almost no disadvantages.

Luo Guanyun’s initial suggestion for you to practice this fist skill shows he has great confidence in you indeed.

Considering your current progress, he indeed made the right choice."

Upon hearing this, Meng Chuan also felt something.

Since cultivating Five Elements Qiankun Fist, besides Fire Attribute, the essential principles of the other four attributes have been rapidly fulfilled in fist practice.

He will bear countless traits in the future, unable to only cultivate Fire Attribute and later Thunder Attribute.

Five Elements Qiankun Fist allows him to early perceive this, laying the foundation for future Limit Breaking cultivation.

Seeing Meng Chuan’s thoughtful expression, Yang Huan continued:

"Actually, when you reach profound cultivation, and martial principles reach the level of Master of Ten Thousand Laws, any attribute can be used effortlessly.

Whether it’s Five Elements or other attributes, essentially it’s natural power.

If you can comprehend this point, it is the so-called [Daoist Natural] realm, which is the ultimate pursuit of Xingyi martial artists.

Like my master, Principal Sui of the United University’s main campus is such a powerhouse."

Meng Chuan’s eyes lit up, and he said:

"Principal Sui was also my idol when I was young."

Yang Huan perked up immediately:

"Haha, is that so?

When you come to United University in the future, I’ll help you get a chance to meet your idol."

Lu Zhuxiao said Meng Chuan has the potential to compete for the Martial Extreme True Inheritance.

Upon seeing him today, indeed, he feels much more promising than the last time we met.

Not only has his Qi Blood improved, but his Martial Principles are also advancing.

Yang Huan felt that Meng Chuan was like a treasure waiting to be unearthed, surprising him each time they met.

Subsequently, Meng Chuan consulted Principal Yang about the "Natural Dao" realm.

This top-tier knowledge of Martial Principles is not something the average martial artist can explain clearly.

Meng Chuan seized the opportunity to learn; he remembered as much as he could.

He was so immersed in learning that time passed especially quickly.

Seeing Meng Chuan frowning, Yang Huan interrupted:

"Alright, that’s it for today. You cannot digest so much now.

Don’t think I don’t guess what you’re thinking. You’re considering how to use these Martial Principles to improve the Five Elements Qiankun Fist?"

Truly worthy of a venerable master, he quickly guessed Meng Chuan’s thoughts.

He indeed felt that the road to Limit Breaking of the Five Elements Qiankun Fist is related to the so-called "Natural Dao."

Not necessarily reaching this level of Martial Principles, but even approaching it opens up many possibilities for Limit Breaking.

Yang Huan joked:

"I have all your records here; the improved National Righteous Fist is now in the provincial trial phase, and the response is quite positive.

Combined with our discussion today, it proves that you have a high aptitude in martial arts theory, perhaps... even stronger than your talent in Hard Skills.

Who knows, maybe you can really improve the Five Elements Qiankun Fist on Professor Li’s foundation someday."

Meng Chuan nodded, realizing that this method involves unique core qualities that will surely be of utmost importance in future Limit Breaking.

"Think even bolder. If you can lower the training difficulty of the Five Elements Qiankun Fist and make it the foundation for Xingyi martial artists,

it would further solidify the foundation of Great Chu’s Martial Arts.

You might even upgrade your Silver Lion Medal to a Golden Tiger Medal."

Meng Chuan couldn’t help but be secretly amazed.

The Silver Medal had already brought him numerous benefits, and the Golden Medal would further enhance all kinds of welfare measures.

In the Martial Arts Merchant Mall, a 20% discount on all products is just the basic benefit.

The medal holder and their blood relatives receive protection from the Great Chu military and can mobilize local defense in emergencies.

There are also many benefits like the "monthly special resource quota," which the Silver Medal doesn’t provide.

These are all publicly announced by the Martial Arts Association to inspire martial artists to serve the nation and earn merits.

When Meng Chuan last received his Silver Medal in front of Celestial King Zhao, he only glanced at it without careful reading.

He thought that even the Martial Arts Association’s Vice President Uncle Bai and his third limit master didn’t have a Golden Medal, making it seem even more distant from him.

Today, hearing what Principal Yang said, Limit Breaking is his strength and something he must do.

Meng Chuan realized he likely had a big opportunity, so he inquired further.

Yang Huan explained a bit more and then waved his hand:

"It’s just a chance to win it. The Golden Medal is extremely hard to obtain for those below a Martial Arts Master.

Even a Four-Limit Grandmaster must accumulate massive merits through eliminating devils and upholding the righteous path to exchange for a medal.

If you really succeed in improving it and don’t get it, don’t come looking for me..."

Yang Huan thought to himself, better not say too much.

"This kid is a bit uncanny; he even improved the National Righteous Fist that billions practice, so he might truly have a chance to improve the Five Elements Qiankun Fist."

"Thank you, Principal Yang."

Meng Chuan felt quite hopeful; breaking limits would finalize it.

If he could not only lower the training difficulty but also enhance its power, winning the Golden Medal might be a sure thing.

After all, it concerns the core qualities of the "Five Qi Chaoyuan," which he must eventually break limits on, and getting the Golden Medal would be a double blessing.

Yang Huan waved his hand and seriously said:

"No more talk about Martial Principles. I’ll finally tell you about the attached quota matter; listen carefully."

Meng Chuan nodded earnestly.

"Five days later, next Monday, the New Year Contest will be held.

At the same time, selection will take place for the quota of participants in the National Martial Arts Supernova Competition for prospective senior students.

At the end, before the oath ceremony, you will settle the attached quota matter with the person from that family on-site.

If you are not as skilled, don’t let your mentor take shortcuts for you..."

"Understood, mentor, rest assured."

"..."

Meng Chuan was confident about this. Now he advances to the eighth gate.

He couldn’t believe that all three attached individuals were old-timers at the ninth gate...

"By the way, mentor, Xu Qingfeng told me before he already had an attached quota; why does he still need to compete?"

Yang Huan sighed:

"That kid is really confident. Let me tell you.

This time only martial artists can participate; Special Martial Arts University has a hundred competition slots.

Considering there are also many skilled martial artists in the prospective seniors, ten slots were given to them.

And by evening out three slots, they want to decide the participant slots with the top seven in this competition."

Meng Chuan now understood that Xu Qingfeng had been pretending before.

However, his Eight Trigrams Palm realm breakthrough is happening within these days, and when his Qi Blood breaks eight, securing a participant slot is almost certain.