Gao Wu: Ten years of sparring experience, one move and the world knows him.

Chapter 112 National Tournament Registration Begins

"I admit defeat because my skills are inferior!"

Upon seeing this situation, Peng Yuanshan's mind raced. Since the other party had revived him, he was prepared to handle the matter openly.

If that happens, his identity will be discovered sooner or later.

If that attracts the attention of the sect, his secret practice of the Heavenly Demon Illusionary Sound Technique may be exposed.

But their lives are not in danger.

“Peng Yuanshan, one of the ten elders of the Holy Lotus Sect, you should know that the Martial Arts Association has an agreement with you Jianghu organizations!”

Upon seeing that he had woken up, Wang Zhanshan spoke in a cold voice.

Just as Peng Yuanshan was unconscious, the police had already delivered his information.

After all, he had participated in the pursuit of Nie Bin before, and the police station had a record of that.

Moreover, he himself is one of the key personnel for external communication within the sect, making him easy to find out.

Unlike some members of demonic sects who never revealed themselves to the public and whose identities were unknown to anyone in the martial arts world.

They might be private company employees, lawyers, doctors, or even KTV hostesses, street vendors, or public officials—their identities are incredibly diverse. But they all share one thing in common: when things are peaceful, they're like beasts of burden; when trouble comes, they become powerful figures of the underworld!
After all, when it comes to martial arts, whichever style you choose to practice is entirely up to you; the imperial court doesn't force you to.

As for the distinction between good and evil, one reason is that some evil arts are indeed practiced in a cruel and bloodthirsty way, and it is obvious that they are not practiced by good people.

Secondly, most common demonic arts are radical and easy to master quickly, often achieving the power of some orthodox martial arts that takes ten or even several decades to master in just two or three years.

This has resulted in many inherently wicked and inhumane individuals who are eager for quick success, disregard the consequences, and become unstable and reckless after completing their studies.

However, this is just a demonic cultivation technique, which is a different concept from the demonic sect.

The Demonic Sect has a long history, and like many other major sects in the martial arts world, it has survived many trials and tribulations to continue to this day.

The so-called "demonic cult" is actually called the Holy Lotus Cult, a religious organization that believes in the other shore of the Holy Lotus and rebirth in the Pure Land.

It has always been disliked by the imperial court.

The name of the Demonic Sect is always associated with him.

Later, the imperial court was established.

The Holy Lotus Cult has participated in many major events and has contributed significantly.

Thus, it became a top-tier martial arts sect registered with the imperial court.

At first, no one called it a demonic cult anymore. However, later, many of its members practiced quick-success methods and were suspected of manipulating underground forces.

Disliked by righteous people, they began to be called the Demonic Sect.

Over time, "Demon Sect" became a synonym for the Holy Lotus Sect.

However, the Holy Lotus Church today is completely different from what it used to be, both in terms of its doctrines and organizational structure.

The two are fundamentally different types of organizations. (This paragraph has been modified!)

"you……"

Peng Yuanshan was horrified!
They actually want to cripple my martial arts?
This is more painful than killing him.

"Just a little trick, don't be nervous!"

Zhao Rui smiled faintly, revealing a tiny bit of his white teeth.

Peng Yuanshan's heart was pounding, but he still forced himself to remain calm and said, "Killing someone is just a matter of a head falling to the ground. If you want to ask anything, or if you need me to do anything, just say it."

"To betray the Holy Church is absolutely unacceptable!"

"I have no interest in your Holy Church! I just want to know, what do you want with me?"

Zhao Rui said, squinting his eyes.

Although he had guesses in his mind, he still wanted to ask in person.

Peng Yuanshan glanced at Wang Zhanshan, somewhat hesitant.

"You can say that, he's my coach. I have nothing to do with you gangsters."

Upon hearing this, Peng Yuanshan spoke frankly:
"Back then, you bravely listened to that person's martial arts techniques, and I just wanted to make sure you remembered how much of it."

"You want to learn, right?"

"I can't hide this from you, but I want to know how much of it you've heard!"

"I definitely didn't hear as much as you did. You were so close, but I only caught a few sentences, and they were all incoherent."

Besides, my Mingchan Academy possesses unparalleled martial arts skills; why would I need to learn your rubbish?

When Zhao Rui said this, he slightly raised his head and looked at Wang Zhanshan.

Wang Zhanshan's face twitched.

That's a bit of an exaggeration. He definitely has superhuman skills, but ordinary team members can't learn them.

Only disciples or grand-disciples accepted by Master Ge are qualified to learn a thing or two.

The others are at most considered to be outer team members.

However, Peng Yuanshan agreed with Zhao Rui's words, because he sensed several powerful martial arts techniques from Zhao Rui.

Especially that Frost Palm technique, which has reached the level of true qi attribute mastery, is by no means an ordinary martial art.

"I was like a frog in a well, forgetting the illustrious reputation of the Narumi-in Academy."

Peng Yuanshan couldn't help but sigh.

He was really reckless. There has been no news about Mingchanyuan for decades, but that doesn't mean their foundation is gone.

He was actually being very careful.

He planned to use his soul-controlling techniques to subdue Zhao Rui, steal the cultivation method, and then quietly escape.

However, I never expected that an ordinary freshman would be so amazing.

"Coach, look, it has nothing to do with me. I was just doing my duty, it was an innocent disaster."

Zhao Rui looked at Wang Zhanshan, smiled, and said.

Wang Zhanshan nodded and said, "In that case, let's proceed according to the rules. He can't escape, can he?"

"You can't escape! You're just like any other person!"

"Ok!"

After Wang Zhanshan finished speaking, he stood up and walked out.

Zhao Rui smiled at Peng Yuanshan and said, "Grandpa, take good care of your injury. Let's follow the rules."

After saying that, he got up and followed him out.

Peng Yuanshan was stunned, pondering what the rules were. Suddenly, his pupils widened slightly, and he couldn't help but curse, "This old man can be killed but not humiliated!"

Outside the door, hearing Peng Yuanshan's angry curses, Wang Zhanshan looked at Zhao Rui with a conflicted expression and asked doubtfully, "Old Ge, he..."

"I only saw him twice a few days ago, and I don't know where he is!"

Zhao Rui spoke the truth.

"Oh!"

Wang Zhanshan was somewhat dejected. He knew that Elder Ge didn't like him much, but unfortunately, among his disciples and grand-disciples, there were only two left, one in the army and the other was him.

He had no choice but to swallow his pride and take on the role of instructor at the martial arts academy.

He temporarily took charge of everything at Mingchan Courtyard on behalf of Elder Ge.

"You're always causing trouble. Try to stay out of things involving heroism in the future."

Wang Zhanshan said unhappily.

"Understood, Coach!"

Zhao Rui agreed very readily.

The next day, several security guards changed into civilian clothes and went together to the meditation room in front of Mingchan Temple.

After yesterday's battle, the facing room was severely damaged. The door and the walls next to it were basically broken, and the flowers and plants on the ground were in a mess.

They came to do the repairs.

As Zhao Rui offered cigarettes, he said, "You've worked hard."

Everyone quickly accepted the cigarettes, saying it was no trouble at all.

The security guards all knew about what happened yesterday.

It is said that the injured person was a Grandmaster-level expert, and this news has already spread.

Moreover, Wang Zhanshan called him "Shishu" (a term of respect for a senior martial arts master).

They all wanted to become familiar with Zhao Rui.

After distributing the cigarettes, Zhao Rui asked Cao Guannan to bring over a few cases of mineral water, treating it like an ordinary person asking for help.

There was no trace of the ferocious look he had yesterday, when he had beaten someone half to death.

At noon, the scorching sun rose over the mountain and shone directly on everyone.

Wang Zhanshan summoned Zhao Rui to the side office of Mingchan Courtyard.

When he arrived, there were two other people he didn't recognize besides Wang Zhanshan.

One of them was about forty years old, with a fair complexion and no beard, and a refined and scholarly demeanor. He was dressed in a well-fitting Tang suit and appeared quite leisurely.

The other man had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a robust build, and was younger.

"This must be Zhao, my apologies for not recognizing him!"

Upon seeing Zhao Rui enter, the two men stood up and clasped their hands in a salute. Zhao Rui was taken aback, but quickly returned the salute, even though they addressed him as "classmate" and clasped their hands in a salute.

It must be a matter of the martial arts world, something the school has settled.

These two are from the Demonic Sect!
Zhao Rui narrowed his eyes slightly, then smiled and looked at Wang Zhanshan, waiting for what he would say next.

“Zhao Rui, these two are friends of the Holy Lotus Sect. They have come specifically for Peng Yuanshan’s matter.”

After Wang Zhanshan finished speaking, he looked at the pale-faced middle-aged man.

The other party said, "Just as Coach Wang said, we came here on the orders of the leader to apologize to student Zhao."

"This has nothing to do with your teaching. I appreciate your apology."

Zhao Rui nodded.

"Secondly, we also hope that your esteemed institution will give our Holy Church some face and allow us to take the person back. We will give your institution an explanation for this matter."

"I'm just a student. You can discuss these things with my coach. In short, I don't want anyone sneaking into the campus to attack me in the future."

Zhao Rui said casually.

"Don't worry about this."

The fair-skinned middle-aged man immediately agreed.

Zhao Rui nodded and said to Wang Zhanshan, "Coach, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now!"

"Go!"

Wang Zhanshan waved his hand, signaling Zhao Rui to leave.

Whether he's there or not doesn't matter anymore; it's all just a process of mutual wrangling and compromise.

It's impossible for Narumi-in to actually keep the person here, after all, they are people with names and identities.

The Holy Lotus Sect wouldn't let them stay either; an elder is no small fry.

Both sides need a negotiation process.

These are things Zhao Rui doesn't want to worry about.

……

Time flies, and five days have passed in the blink of an eye. It's Wednesday of the following week.

After last week's repairs, the wall-facing room has been restored to its original state.

The small garden has also been tidied up again.

Meanwhile, the culprit, Peng Yuanshan, was also taken away.

Before leaving, Zhao Rui flicked his finger to undo the Mirage Finger spell he had cast earlier.

Even after recovering his strength, Peng Yuanshan still looked dejected; this incident had been a huge blow to him.

Because of practicing the incomplete and disordered Heavenly Demon Illusionary Sound Technique, his body had already accumulated hidden injuries.

Since Zhao Rui's path is blocked, his hope of continuing his research is extremely slim.

Upon returning to the main altar, he will inevitably face punishment. More importantly, his cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Illusionary Sound Technique will no longer be concealed.

The punishment will be much harsher!

Before leaving, he glanced at Zhao Rui, sighed, and shook his head.

Zhao Rui didn't pay much attention to his attitude.

He had no desire to get involved in these matters.

Just don't provoke him.

If you offend him, you'll have to pay him some pills first.

This time, the Holy Lotus Sect really went all out, sending two large bottles of Five Lotus Pills that greatly boost blood and qi!

This type of elixir is best used during breakthroughs, as it can effectively increase the chances of success.

Zhao Rui took one bottle and gave the remaining one to the martial arts team.

Ultimately, this matter relied on the prestige of Mingchan Academy; otherwise, no matter how powerful his martial arts were, the Holy Lotus Sect would not have yielded.

"My martial arts skills are still not good enough!"

Zhao Rui sighed. If his martial arts were unmatched, he would have made Peng Yuanshan his gatekeeper for ten years.

At this moment, on the mountain in front of the Martial Arts Academy, Zhao Rui, dressed in his martial arts uniform, leisurely descended the mountain and headed towards the Mingchan Academy.

Today is the registration day for the National Martial Arts Tournament.

As he arrived at the entrance, some of the team members who came over greeted him.

He kept calling him "Team Leader Zhao".

This title used to belong only to Captain Gu.

Now it belongs exclusively to Zhao Rui.

Zhao Rui smiled and nodded in response to each one.

When they entered the main hall of the Narumi-in Temple, at least half of the people were already there.

Everyone gathered in small groups, chatting idly.

Upon seeing Zhao Rui enter, everyone turned to look at him, greeting him with "Good morning, Captain Zhao!"

Cao Guannan walked up to him, looked him up and down, and shook his head slightly, saying, "If someone had told me a year ago that you would advance to the Grandmaster level in a year, I would have thought he was crazy!"

"Haha, serves you right for not being as hardworking as me!"

Zhao Rui smiled.

Cao Guannan rolled her eyes at him. Who are you trying to fool?

"Everyone knows you're a disciple of Master Ge! Stop pretending!"

"Forehead!"

"All right!"

This isn't necessarily a bad thing for him; at least it can somewhat cover up the fact that his martial arts skills are becoming increasingly formidable.

After the two chatted for a while, Qin Rui and Miao Miaomiao also arrived.

Miao Miaomiao has been practicing the complete version of the Six-Character Enchanting Immortal Technique at home for some time now.

Although Zhao Rui has advanced to the Grandmaster realm, there is a difference between men and women, and it is inconvenient. It would be more reliable to let her father take care of her.

Therefore, she did not see Zhao Rui in person, but only heard Qin Rui and others mention him.

Although she knew Zhao Rui was very powerful, she was still speechless for a long time when she heard the news that he had advanced to the Grandmaster realm.

Upon meeting again, their expressions were naturally extremely complex.

"What a funny expression!"

Zhao Rui reached out and pinched her fair cheek with lightning speed.

"Once I recover my strength, I will catch up with you as soon as possible!"

Miao Miaomiao ignored his little actions and spoke seriously to Zhao Rui.

"Alright, I'll be waiting for you to advance to Grandmaster."

Zhao Rui smiled. Miao Miaomiao's talent was not bad; she was one of the top students in the class.

"Ok!"

Miao Miaomiao nodded.

Just then, Wang Dalong walked in from the doorway.

A faint sense of ease graced his face.

He was radiant, like a born king, looking down at the world with indifference.