Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 173 Abstraction
As we all know, Gao Wu, the King of Youth, is a contestant who likes to use technology like crazy. He can be called the King of Injections and the King of Drug Use.

Yan Shanyue, Wang Ye, and Ye Chang'an had privately complained about this countless times; to be honest, they really envied this kind of talent.

The medicine is expensive, but money can always buy it. The problem is that the body is fragile and can only tolerate a limited amount of its potency. The stronger the medicine, the greater the side effects.

Yan Shanyue and his classmates used potions, and at most they used ten high-grade potions per semester, which was basically one dose every ten days.

Only in this way can they mitigate the side effects of the drug and gain positive benefits from it.

According to rumors, Gao Wu has already received thirty to forty injections of advanced drugs this semester...

It's hard to imagine that such a terrifying dose could be injected into a person and that person could still be alive and kicking!
What's even more unbearable is that Gao Wu is handsome and dashing with smooth skin, showing absolutely no signs of the side effects of the medication.

Therefore, it is a very reasonable assumption that the side effects of the drug entered Gao Wu's brain!

After all, no normal person would ever imagine live-streaming the killing of a white-haired werewolf in a secret realm!

Gao Wu had always had an excellent reputation in Beizhou, with almost no negative comments. But after that live stream, he gained a lot of haters.

Mentioning Gao Wu's name will attract a group of haters who will follow and relentlessly attack him.

As a participant in the King of Youth finals, Wang Ye felt that Gao Wu's actions were outrageous. After returning, he discussed it with Yan Shanyue and Ye Chang'an, and they unanimously concluded that Gao Wu had lost his mind!

The sudden text message they received today made Gao Wu's behavior even more incomprehensible to the three of them.

Not only those three, but all students at the martial arts academy received a text message from the school: Gao Wu will challenge ten masters in a row at the martial arts hall at 3 pm. All students are welcome to watch.

"Why are you challenging ten people in a row?" Wang Ye urged Yan Shanyue, "You're more familiar with Master Bai, why don't you go and ask him what's going on?"

Before Wang Ye could finish speaking, he received a call from martial arts master Wang Tianyin: "You will be the first to go on stage at three o'clock this afternoon to fight Gao Wu. Get ready."

"Master Wang," Wang Ye was about to ask what was going on when the other end of the phone had already hung up.

He sent a crying emoji to the group chat: "Today I'm inviting two good friends to perform as circus clowns. You're both welcome to come and watch at 3 PM."

"Damn, you're one of the top ten experts?" Ye Chang'an immediately realized what was going on and sent a disdainful emoji of a finger poking its nose. "You call yourself an expert?"

Upon hearing that Gao Wu was challenging the top ten masters, Ye Chang'an thought that Gao Wu was going to do something earth-shattering. He didn't expect that Wang Ye was qualified to step onto the stage. What kind of top ten masters were they? Was this some kind of joke?

It's no exaggeration to say that with Gao Wu's demonstrated strength, crushing ten Wang Yes would be effortless, and even ten Wang Yes together wouldn't gain the upper hand.

Wang Ye was speechless and sent a crying emoji.

Participating in the King of Youth competition was to test his martial arts skills, but now he's actually going on stage to spar with someone who's truly a master of martial arts—that's just plain clown behavior!
The worst part is that he had to lose face in front of thousands of teachers and students in the entire college. He really wanted to cry, to cry his heart out...

Ye Chang'an sent a laughing emoji in the group chat: "Bro, don't forget to wear your red nose this afternoon..."

Yan Shanyue couldn't help but smile. She then fell into deep thought. Just over a month ago, they were still full of resentment towards Gao Wu. Now, however, they had already acknowledged that Gao Wu was far superior to them.

Such a change is truly regrettable. She then became full of anticipation for the afternoon's battle. With the academy making such a big show of things, there would surely be experts participating, perhaps even martial arts masters.

She wanted to see just how strong Gao Wu really was!
All students at the martial arts academy received a text message notification, and the academy even adjusted its curriculum accordingly, scheduling afternoon practical classes and sending everyone to the martial arts hall to watch the matches.

Tens of thousands of students from Ankyo University, many of whom enjoy watching the excitement, arrived at the Budokan as early as 2 PM.

The weather was already quite cold at the end of November, and there wasn't much to do outside. So, sitting in a warm and lively martial arts hall and watching the matches was a kind of enjoyment in itself.

Challenger Gao Wu is a renowned young king of Beizhou, currently enjoying immense popularity. Even a simple video clip filmed on-site could easily garner thousands of likes on Kuaishou (a Chinese short video platform).

After Shang Qingjun led Zhou Hongying into the martial arts hall, they saw that the surrounding seats were already packed with spectators.

"How lively!" Shang Qingjun was a little surprised. "Didn't Xiao Wu say it was a sparring session within the academy? Why are so many people here?"

Zhou Hongying said smugly, "Xiao Wu isn't popular at all. Most of these people are just here to join in the fun."

The two of them naturally didn't need to worry about anything. They called Gao Wu, and soon Song Mingyue came over and led them into the inner area, right next to the arena in the staff area, the best viewing spot.

From afar, the two spotted Gao Wu, dressed in a fiery red martial arts uniform. He stood beside an elderly man in a long robe, listening attentively with his head slightly bowed. His posture was respectful and very serious.

Zhou Hongying was a little curious; she rarely saw Gao Wu so respectful to others. She asked Song Mingyue in a low voice, "Who is that old man? He looks so serious."

"My master."

"Master Lu!" Zhou Hongying was greatly shocked. The name was well-known, but this was the first time she had seen Lu Yuan in person.

The academy's martial arts masters are all very low-key and rarely appear in the media.

Song Mingyue had mentioned before that she had become Lu Yuan's disciple, but she rarely mentioned this master.

Shang Qingjun gently tugged at Zhou Hongying, signaling her to keep her voice down. This was Master Lu, a true top figure in Beizhou.

Gao Wu was chatting with Lu Yuan when he noticed Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying coming over. He reached out to greet them and enthusiastically introduced them to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan didn't enjoy socializing, but out of respect for Gao Wu, he made an exception and nodded to Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying. Zhou Hongying was bolder; she asked softly, "Master Lu, may we take a picture with you?"

Knowing Lu Yuan's temperament, Gao Wu hurriedly said, "It's a blessing and a destiny that you were able to meet Master Lu. Let's take a picture together..."

It was a minor matter, so Lu Yuan didn't object. Gao Wu found a staff member to help take photos and then pulled Song Mingyue, who was standing blankly to the side, over.

He and Song Mingyue flanked Lu Yuan, Shang Qingjun held Song Mingyue's arm, and Zhou Hongying held his arm; they took several photos in this formation.

Zhou Hongying was in charge of publicity, and she brought a special camera with her this time.

Even though the staff's photography skills are mediocre, the results are still very good.

Gao Wu picked up the phone and glanced at it. On the screen, the three of them were smiling broadly, while Lu Shi and Xiao Song were both serious and lively...

The composition is simple and unpretentious. Somehow, when he looked at the photo, he felt that time had frozen at that moment, which gave the photo a special meaning.

Zhou Hongying was very excited to receive the photo. Unable to contain her excitement, she immediately posted it on her WeChat Moments: "I ran into Mr. Lu by chance and took a photo with him!"

As soon as Zhou Hongying posted the message on WeChat Moments, her phone kept ringing, forcing her to turn off the notification sound.

The Zhou family was a wealthy and powerful clan in Anjing, and soon someone recognized Lu Yuan. The comments below were full of envy and admiration, pleading with Zhou Hongying to help introduce them.

Zhou Hongying was from a collateral branch of the family and had often been looked down upon by the direct descendants. Seeing the direct descendants so humble made her feel both satisfied and somewhat disgusted.

It turns out these arrogant fellows are nothing more than sycophants at heart. The entire Zhou family combined seems to be less capable than a mere Wu…

She helped Shang Qingjun handle various business orders for Gaowu, which made money, but the scale was only average.

However, Gao Wu's current influence and connections are somewhat incomprehensible to her, and she feels a bit more admiration for him than just liking him.

Gao Wu had no idea what Zhou Hongying was thinking. He was listening to Lu Yuan's introduction, "Han Yujun is a gentleman, speaking and acting with elegance. His Heavenly Horse Spear technique emphasizes movement and agility."

"Wang Tianyin is cold and ruthless, and his attacks are especially domineering. He has a personal disciple, Wan Muchun, who is a few years older than you and is already a high-level martial artist. He probably practices the Void Sun Sword Scripture, which is intense yet unpredictable, and he has great talent."

"Bai Yunfei is gentle on the outside but firm on the inside, and his disciple Chu Qingqing's Heart Monkey Sword is also quite ingenious."

Lu Yuan said, "The three of them are all grandmasters, they won't deliberately make things difficult for you."

He glanced at his phone as he spoke, "The list is finalized. The eighth level is for martial arts masters. You still have a chance to pass..."

Gao Wu nodded vigorously: "I will definitely do my best and not let Master Lu down."

Lu Yuan said, "Now that the three of them are here, don't speak too frivolously."

He was used to Gao Wu's unreliable speech, and the other three grandmasters, with their varying levels of cultivation, wouldn't bother with such details. It was just that Gao Wu was sometimes too enthusiastic, which made him seem distant and not very polite.

Zhou Hongying was still replying to messages on her phone when Song Mingyue gently pulled her aside, making way for her.

Zhou Hongying then noticed the group of people approaching. The middle-aged man at the head of the group had a cold and stern face, with a flickering fire in the depths of his eyes. Despite being of average build and wearing ordinary loose black martial arts clothes, he exuded an imposing presence as he walked.

Behind him stood a woman in a white casual coat. She was beautiful and had a gentle demeanor, which made people feel good about her.

The other man was also wearing a dark blue gown and holding a long bracelet. He had delicate features and a refined, scholarly air about him.

The young men and women following behind the three also looked quite spirited.

Zhou Hongying stared wide-eyed from behind Song Mingyue and saw these people greeting Lu Yuan politely, and Lu Yuan also acted very politely.

From their conversation, it became clear that these individuals were of similar status. Zhou Hongying immediately realized that the three leading figures were none other than Grandmasters Wang Tianyin, Bai Yunfei, and Han Yujun.

Four martial arts masters have actually come together. Is this match that important?

Zhou Hongying couldn't help but ask Song Mingyue, "Can we take pictures?"

Song Mingyue nodded slightly. It wasn't anything shameful, so taking photos was perfectly acceptable.

Zhou Hongying suppressed her excitement and took many photos from different angles.

Shang Qingjun silently recorded everything that happened with a camera.

Wang Ye, who was mixed in with the crowd, finally found a chance to get close to Gao Wu. He said in a low voice with a bitter face, "Brother, don't make me die too badly?"

Gao Wu certainly recognized Wang Ye. The boy was a year younger than him. He wasn't handsome, but he was very strong. He was over 1.8 meters tall with a well-proportioned and powerful physique. Wearing a blue martial arts uniform, he had quite an imposing presence.

In terms of source energy, Wang Ye has already condensed two acupoints, and is not far from becoming a high-level martial artist. In the Northern Continent, he would definitely be considered a top-tier genius!
He smiled and said, "I missed the chance to meet the King of Youth, but this time I'm making up for it. It's fate."

Wang Ye's eyes suddenly flashed with a fierce light: "Will you agree or not? Don't force me to kneel down and beg you!"

Considering that Wang Ye was not yet eighteen, Gao Wu couldn't tell whether Wang Ye was playing with abstract ideas or seriously discussing something with him...

(End of this chapter)