Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 174 Coronation
"What did you say?"

Chu Qingqing smiled and leaned closer. Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes swept over Wang Ye, who looked somewhat embarrassed, before landing on Gao Wuying's handsome face.

A close look at Gao Wu reveals that his skin is in excellent condition, even better than hers! Especially his eyes, which are dark, bright, and sparkling, truly like stars in the sky, both beautiful and mysterious.

The outside world says that Gao Wu's body and brain were damaged by drugs, but that's obviously nonsense.

Gao Wu smiled at Chu Qingqing. Among the disciples of several martial arts masters, Chu Qingqing, with her willow-leaf eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, was undoubtedly the most beautiful. She looked charming and lively, with a well-proportioned figure. Her figure was long where it should be long, slender where it should be slender, and upright where it should be upright. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she was stunningly beautiful.

Before Gao Wu could speak, Wang Ye chuckled and said, "I talked to Gao Wu and asked him to show mercy, so I wouldn't die too badly..."

Wang Ye's frankness impressed Gao Wu; he was abstract, yet he could play it all.

Chu Qingqing's bright eyes flickered with a half-smile as she said to Gao Wu, "When we meet on the stage later, you have to go easy on me. I'm most afraid of pain, so let's stop here, okay?"

Gao Wu laughed again. The new generation of martial artists were truly interesting. But he was always causing trouble too; now it was just others' turn to stir things up, which was quite reasonable.

He nodded and said, "This is just a friendly spar, so it should stop when you've made your point. I hope you two will also go easy on each other."

Chu Qingqing curtsied slightly: "Your Majesty's divine might is invincible, how dare we, your subjects, offend you..."

Gao Wu understood what Chu Qingqing meant; she was joking about his title as the young king. He laughed heartily, "Loyal and obedient Chu Qingqing, a truly virtuous minister."

He didn't mention Wang Ye, which means Wang Ye wasn't a loyal subject.

That's how joking works; if you make fun of someone, you should have the magnanimity to be made fun of yourself. If you can't take a joke, then don't open your mouth.

Chu Qingqing smiled gently: "Your Majesty has discerning eyes that can distinguish between loyalty and treachery, so please be gentle with me later..."

Wang Ye chuckled as well. Although he knew he was no match for Gao Wu, he wasn't truly afraid. He'd only come over to joke around; Gao Wu was quite amusing and could take a joke.

The group chatted and laughed together, which soon attracted Wang Tianyin's cold and stern gaze. Wang Ye was genuinely afraid of this grandmaster, so he shrank back and left without saying a word.

Chu Qingqing, being Bai Yunfei's personal disciple, was not afraid of Wang Tianyin. She whispered to Gao Wu, "Your Majesty, be careful of Wan Muchun. He has already condensed his fifth acupoint and is only one step away from becoming a Martial Master. Qingyang True Qi is domineering and unpredictable."

Before Gao Wu could speak, Chu Qingqing smiled, waved, and left first.

Gao Wu looked at Wan Muchun next to Wang Tianyin. This man was of medium build, with an ordinary appearance, short hair, and wearing a blue martial arts uniform. He stood silently in the crowd and appeared very inconspicuous.

The only slightly unusual thing was that his pupils faintly gleamed with a sinister blue light. One could see with one's Yin spirit that the blue light in his five acupoints was as bright as fire, indicating that his source energy cultivation was very pure.

In his opinion, Wan Muchun's cultivation of source power was the best among the younger generation of the Martial Arts Academy. Of course, the source power value of Wan Muchun's five acupoints was only around five thousand, which was already very amazing, but still much worse than his own.

The three martial arts masters' assessments were quite fair; the three who came before him, Wang Ye, Ye Chang'an, and Yan Shanyue, practically gave him a free pass.

The fourth was Chu Qingqing, and the fifth was Bai Yucheng, who was Bai Yushuang's cousin. They met once on the Longmen Bridge.

Wan Muchun will be the sixth to appear. Judging from the arrangements made by the grandmasters, the sixth challenge will be the real test for him.

The seventh person was unfamiliar; he was likely an assistant instructor and a senior martial artist. The eighth person was none other than Yang Tielin. I wonder how this acquaintance was transferred here. Was this some kind of favor to him?
I didn't recognize the last two either; they were both associate professors at the academy, so they must be very skilled martial artists.

Gao Wu didn't bother looking at these people's information; knowing or not knowing made little difference. As long as they were still at the Martial Master level, he had a chance to win.

His gaze swept across the audience and he saw Yang Ru, Han Yang, Song Minglin, and a few others. Since the start of the semester, he hadn't attended a single class and hadn't had a chance to meet these classmates.

Bai Dishan, Yuan Qiansheng, and Bai Yushuang, all opponents of the Qilin Cup, also arrived. Both of them had very sharp senses and noticed Gao Wu's gaze. Gao Wu nodded and smiled slightly in acknowledgment.

Bai Dishan, Yuan Qiansheng, and Bai Yushuang all had complicated expressions. Just a few months ago, they were formidable enemies in the Gaowu sect.

Now, they don't even qualify as opponents of high-level martial arts. The worst fighters to appear this time are all mid-level warriors.

Such a huge gap left even the self-proclaimed geniuses with mixed feelings.

Gao Wu also spotted Li Chunyi in the crowd. This tall and burly guy had somehow gotten there, and it seemed he was surrounded by his classmates.

Shen Yue also arrived, and he sat in a very good seat in the front row, which was specially reserved for him. Shen Yue stood there holding a red flag and waving it vigorously. The red flag had four large, bright gold characters that read "King of the Youth".

The huge martial arts hall was almost entirely filled with students from Ankyo University, so naturally no one was holding up any support banners. Shen Yue was the only one waving the "King of the Youth" red flag, and even Gao Wu admired his courage…

At 3 o'clock sharp, Gao Wu took the stage first. The temporary host briefly introduced Gao Wu's identity and the rules of today's competition.

The match was officiated by referee An Ziru, a high-profile event that made the audience realize the unusual nature of this contest.

Wang Ye was the first to step onto the stage. He greeted Yan Shanyue and Ye Chang'an, saying, "I'll go up first and set an example. You two just follow my example and lose, don't push yourselves!"

Ye Chang'an smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, we'll all make a fool of ourselves and act like clowns together, and nobody will laugh at anyone else!"

Wang Ye then stepped onto the stage with peace of mind, and he and Gao Wu stood facing each other, exchanging salutations. With a command from referee An Ziru, the competition officially began.

When they were joking around, Wang Ye didn't realize it, but when he faced Gao Wu on the stage, he suddenly felt that this kid was really damn tall, and just standing there gave him a strong sense of pressure.

Wang Ye suppressed his distracting thoughts, let out a low shout, stepped forward and struck out with his palm. A faint white light shone as his source power gathered, which was the White Yang Qi from the Angri Sword Scripture.

The blazing heat of the White Yang Qi made the air on the arena sweltering. Gao Wu responded with the Swimming Dragon Palm, and only after Wang Ye had executed all seventy-two moves of the White Yang Palm did he suddenly rush into the opponent's center, pressing a palm against Wang Ye's chest and sending him flying several meters away, his entire body pressed directly against the glass wall of the arena.

Although Wang Ye was prepared, he was still disappointed. Gao Wu was really letting him off easy; otherwise, he would have lost in a single move. The gap between them was too great!
Most of the spectators were just there for the spectacle, finding the fight quite intense, with Gao Wu winning in one move, and the skill gap between the two seemingly not that large.

Only when one's cultivation reaches a certain level can one see the absurd difference in strength between the two sides.

Ye Chang'an, the second to step onto the stage, fared much the same. After exchanging dozens of blows, he was sent flying by Gao Wu's palm strike. In truth, Ye Chang'an's Heavenly Horse Fist was quite agile, with well-structured movements, yet it proved utterly ineffective against Gao Wu's palm.

Yan Shanyue was in the same boat; after just over twenty moves, she was sent flying by Gao Wu's palm strike. No matter how the Heavenly Pivot Transformation technique transformed external forces, it ultimately could not neutralize Gao Wu's palm power.

Three promising young prodigies experienced for the first time such a huge gap in ability between themselves and their peers.

Even Wang Ye and Ye Chang'an, who usually enjoyed joking around, fell silent.

That's how martial arts cultivation works. No matter how eloquently you talk about it, you can tell who's better and who's weaker just by fighting.

Wang Ye and Ye Chang'an were both proud and arrogant. They knew there was a significant gap between them and Gao Wu, but they only realized how vast the difference was after they fought.

It's no exaggeration to say that their resolve in martial arts was shaken...

The fourth person to take the stage was Chu Qingqing. She was extremely beautiful and full of energy. Wearing a snow-white martial arts uniform, she smiled and clasped her hands in greeting, asking for everyone's support. This immediately drew applause and cheers from the entire audience.

The atmosphere inside the martial arts hall immediately became lively.

Lu Yuan said to Bai Yunfei, "This child has a high level of spirituality. He is lively in form but deep in mind. He already shows some signs of subduing the restless mind."

Bai Yunfei said softly, "Grandma Lu is too kind. She is still young and has a long way to go in terms of temperament."

As the two were talking, they started fighting on the stage. Chu Qingqing was a high-level martial artist who had opened four acupoints. She used the White Ape Fist with ease and agility, and her movements were as light as the wind.

Despite Chu Qingqing and Gao Wu's casual banter, they actually unleashed their full power when they actually fought, holding nothing back.

Gao Wu also noticed Chu Qingqing's deep gaze and serious expression. Sure enough, people who are giving their all have no mood to smile, nor do they have the energy to manage their expressions.

It must be said that Chu Qingqing's White Ape Fist is far superior to Bai Yushuang's.

The White Ape Fist sounds like monkey fist, but it actually only takes the image of the white ape's swift changes. When it is fought, the movements are graceful and generous, and even have a kind of elegant, dancing quality.

In terms of skill in boxing, Chu Qingqing was not much worse than him. But in other aspects, she was far inferior.

When facing Chu Qingqing, Gao Wu could not easily control her and had to use some force.

Taking advantage of the opponent's fist thrusting like a spear, Gao Wu struck out with a palm. Chu Qingqing knew that Gao Wu was extremely strong and was about to retreat when Gao Wu flashed close to her.

At this distance, it was too late to retreat. The two exchanged more than ten blows with their fists and palms. In the end, Chu Qingqing could not withstand Gao Wu's powerful palm force and was sent flying by a move called "Regretful Dragon Soaring"...

Thus, Gao Wu had won all four battles. Each battle lasted no more than one minute.

When it came to Chu Qingqing, the entire battle actually lasted less than thirty seconds.

Chu Qingqing was not injured, but the force of Gao Wu's palm strike made her body weak and unable to exert any strength for a moment. She adjusted herself before regaining her balance. She sighed softly, cupped her hands, and said in a low voice, "Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."

"Haha, Chu Qingqing is loyal, I will remember that." Gao Wu saw that Chu Qingqing was still in the mood to joke, and he felt a greater fondness for her.

There aren't many people who can afford to lose. To be able to laugh and joke about losing is an even greater skill.

The fifth person to take the stage was Bai Yucheng. He smiled bitterly at Gao Wu and said, "When we met in Longmen in May, I saw you commanding wind and thunder and fighting against the current. I knew you were no ordinary person."

"I never imagined that in just a few months, I would become your stepping stone!"

Gao Wu laughed heartily: "Brother Bai is too modest. It's still too early to tell who will emerge victorious."

Bai Yucheng's Fire Ape Transformation, while possessing a fierce and powerful fist intent, also incorporates the transformation of a spirit ape, making it a rather unique change within the Mind Ape Divine Form.

As a high-level warrior, Bai Yucheng had a solid foundation. His source energy transformed into the Fiery Golden Ape Transformation, and he was surrounded by crimson-gold flames, making him look very imposing.

In fact, Bai Yucheng's fist technique was inferior to Chu Qingqing's, but he had the advantage of stronger source power, and the Fiery Golden Ape was also very difficult to deal with.

Facing Bai Yucheng's full-force attack, Gao Wu showed no mercy. After ten moves, he struck Bai Yucheng in the back with a palm, shattering the golden flames around him like rain and interrupting his source energy transformation, leaving Bai Yucheng stiff, numb, and dumbfounded.

An Ziru announced the end of the match: "Gao Wu wins."

The three prodigies from before, along with Chu Qingqing, rarely appeared in the public eye. Bai Yucheng, however, was the president of the student council of Bailong Academy and a prominent figure throughout Anjing University.

Gao Wu defeated Bai Yucheng almost effortlessly, and his strength made the ordinary spectators realize how powerful he was.

A gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd...

The three grandmasters, Bai Yunfei, Han Yujun, and Wang Tianyin, also became serious. Gao Wu's palm strike was seemingly casual but truly profound, showing that he had already grasped the true meaning of the Nine Transformations of the Heavenly Dragon.

Han Yujun clicked her tongue in admiration: "Judging from his appearance, he really does have a two-tenths chance of passing the level..."

Although Wang Tianyin and Bai Yunfei didn't speak, they both felt it was unlikely. Gao Wu's performance far exceeded expectations, but to win against three martial arts masters in a row was a bit too exaggerated!

Li Chunyi, sitting in the audience, was also watching with wide eyes. The list of players had already been displayed on the live screen.

Although he didn't recognize many of the names, a quick check revealed their significance.

Unlike others, Li Chun had a strange confidence in Gao Wu. No, he mainly understood Gao Wu. Seeing the guy standing there so smugly, he knew that Gao Wu must be confident of victory. Otherwise, he wouldn't be smiling so brightly!
Li Chunyi muttered to himself, "What's going on? Is Anjing University holding a coronation ceremony for the young king?"

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