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

Chapter 113 Tripartite Exchange Meeting (5K)

"Everyone's here. Team members at level 8 and above, come with me to register. The rest of you, continue training!"

Wang Zhanshan nodded and turned to walk towards the equipment building behind the main hall.

Zhao Rui and the others hurriedly followed.

After taking only two steps, Wang Zhanshan suddenly turned around, exhaling a heavy puff of hot air from his nostrils, and frowned at Zhao Rui, saying, "What are you doing? Stay put."

Zhao Rui scratched his head sheepishly and chuckled, "Coach, I couldn't control myself either!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhanshan became even angrier, glared at him, and turned to walk away.

Those who knew the situation lowered their heads and chuckled to themselves.

Wang Dalong looked bewildered. After leaving the main hall, he asked Cai Zhengyang curiously, "What has Zhao Rui done this time?"

"You used the word 'again' exceptionally well!"

Cai Zhengyang raised an eyebrow and said with a complicated expression, "Team Leader Zhao has already advanced to the Grandmaster realm!"

"..."

Wang Dalong's eyes widened as if they were about to pop out, and he exclaimed in astonishment, "Grandmaster Realm?"

"Yes, our Captain Zhao has been appreciated by Elder Ge! His profound skills are extraordinary. Just a few days ago, he beat a veteran Grandmaster to a pulp."

Cai Zhengyang has resigned himself to his fate. This time, he's not lamenting "Why did Heaven create both Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang?" but rather, "Where is Zhuge Liang now? You old scoundrel, well, I'm willing to be Sima Yi."

Look, this time, Zhao Rui rose too fast, and as a result, he lost his qualification to participate in the competition.

For Cai Zhengyang, the moment to make a name for himself had finally arrived.

After hearing Cai Zhengyang's words, Wang Dalong was completely distraught.

Even his usually calm demeanor was stirred up by this.

"I have just successfully mastered the Twelve Subduing Dragon Palms. I thought my combat power was outstanding and that I could fight anyone below the Grandmaster level. I also wanted to find an opportunity to spar with Zhao Rui."

He actually reached the Grandmaster realm!
Is it easy to go from the Transformation Realm to the Grandmaster Realm?

Wang Dalong's mind was in turmoil, and he mechanically followed the group forward.

He didn't even listen to what Cai Zhengyang said next.

Seeing his dejected appearance, Cai Zhengyang was secretly delighted: "Your mental state is broken? Is that all the resilience you have? Pshaw!"

"It's my destiny, Cai, to rise to the occasion! From now on, I'll be the second-in-command of this martial arts team!"

Cai Zhengyang's eyes gleamed, his fighting spirit soaring!

The registration process was the same as the previous provincial competition, and the group completed their registration in just over half an hour.

This time, Zheng Minghao and Shen Xinzhu are added, but Zhao Rui is missing... well, it seems he has never participated before.

In addition, several seniors have left the team and lost their eligibility to participate in the competition as university students.

Overall strength has decreased slightly, but among high-end combatants, Cai Zhengyang and Wang Dalong are definitely stronger than Gongye Lingchen and the others from before.

If Zhao Rui could also participate, he'd be guaranteed a top-ten finish!
In team battles, they even have a fighting chance.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhanshan couldn't help but sigh. Now, he could only rely on Wang Dalong.

Upon returning to the martial arts hall of Mingchan Academy, Wang Zhanshan coldly summoned Zhao Rui.

He said irritably, "From now on, you'll assist Wang Dalong and the others in their training, serving as their sparring partner throughout. Also, Shen Xinzhu, you should take some time to teach her the improvement methods from the training camp, and help her master them as soon as possible..."

"Okay, Coach!"

Zhao Rui readily agreed. What others considered a tough sparring job was, to him, a windfall.

We're so grateful!
Seeing that Zhao Rui was so easy to talk to, Wang Zhanshan's expression softened. He had originally thought that Zhao Rui would rely on his status as "uncle" and not listen to him.

Looking back now, it seems that this kid is quite responsible.

"Practice diligently and don't complain. There will be plenty of opportunities next year."

Wang Zhanshan offered him a rare word of encouragement.

"Understood, Coach!"

Zhao Rui responded and returned to the training hall, where he gathered the participants together to begin pre-competition training.

"Xinzhu, you'll have to work a little harder. Even though you're already level nine, the opponents in the national competition are strong, so it's good to improve your skills a bit more."

After urging everyone to train rigorously according to the training center's methods, Zhao Rui walked up to Shen Xinzhu and conveyed Coach Wang's message.

Shen Xinzhu was prepared; if it weren't for Peng Yuanshan's matter, she would have started training long ago.

Her main purpose for this trip was to have more contact with Zhao Rui.

She refused to believe that with her looks, figure, and abilities, she wouldn't be able to squeeze into Zhao Rui's inner circle.

Thinking of Peng Yuanshan, Shen Xinzhu couldn't help but feel relieved.

Do you know why the Holy Lotus Cult members arrived so quickly?

It was because she made a quick decision and called the people.

Fortunately, Peng Yuanshan did not reveal her identity.

Otherwise, if it affects the cult leader's grand plan, he will be unable to atone for his sins even if he dies a hundred times.

However, even without revealing it, his crime of secretly practicing the Illusionary Sound Technique alone is enough to keep him in the Holy Church's prison for several years.

"What is so captivating about this Illusory Sound Technique that makes Peng Yuanshan risk offending the sect leader to forcibly cultivate it?"

Shen Xinzhu couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Cultivation knows no days or months!
A week has passed in the blink of an eye!
Zhao Rui also did his best to be a sparring partner, trying his best to help Qin Rui and the others fill in any gaps in their skills.

With such a master as him, who is familiar with their weaknesses and knows all kinds of martial arts, there is no shortage of skilled fighters.

They are simply the best sparring partners to improve one's skills.

Unlike in the past, this time Zhao Rui's role is to exceed the team members' abilities as much as possible, but the gap cannot be too large.

This is to better stimulate and promote the players' ability to adapt to changing situations and make breakthroughs.

On this day, as usual, everyone held their training session in an unused side hall of the Mingchan Academy.

Coach Zeng Hongyi made a phone call.

The message was that Zhao Rui needed to go to the main hall.

Zhao Rui, puzzled, hurried over.

When they arrived at the main hall, they discovered that the people who came were actually from the police station, and it was the same officer they had met before.

Wang Zhanshan and the dean of the Martial Arts Academy sat beside him.

Upon Zhao Rui's arrival, Wang Zhanshan made some introductions. The police chief smiled and said to Zhao Rui, "We meet again, young man."

"Hello, sir!"

Zhao Rui greeted him with a smile.

"We're here today to present Zhao Rui with a medal for his bravery..."

The officer explained the situation.

Zhao Rui wasn't too surprised; he had heard Zheng Huaifeng mention it before, but he hadn't expected it to take so long.

Also drunk.

After the officer finished speaking, a series of procedures followed, including presenting Zhao Rui with an award and awarding him a bonus.

The accompanying reporters snapped photos incessantly, as if they wanted to capture their superior officer inside the camera lens.

After completing the formalities, the officer led the police officers away from Mingchan Courtyard.

The dean of the martial arts academy happily encouraged Zhao Rui and then asked him what his major was.

The college will also provide corresponding rewards.

"Reporting to the Dean, I am from the Accounting Department of the School of Accounting!"

"..."

The dean of the martial arts academy smiled, his face darkening, though the smile seemed somewhat forced.

“Good performance!”

After saying that, he walked out.

What a load of rubbish! It seems I shouldn't have come to this scene, and I shouldn't have come at all. You're not even a student of my college, so what am I doing here!
Wang Zhanshan turned his head and glared fiercely at Zhao Rui, then quickly followed the dean's footsteps.

The two lowered their heads and began to talk.

To be honest, Zhao Rui was able to enter Mingchan Academy thanks to the vice dean. As the head of the academy, the vice dean didn't care about such trivial matters.

However, not caring doesn't mean he won't care when you achieve results.

He also wanted to benefit from the situation.

About ten minutes later, Wang Zhanshan returned. As soon as he came in, Zhao Rui hurriedly asked, "Is there still any bonus money left in the hospital?"

"Then you'll have to ask the accounting school!"

Wang Zhanshan retorted.

Zhao Rui chuckled awkwardly and said, "It's because your Martial Arts Academy has such high admission scores! Can you ask the leaders of the Accounting Academy for me? I don't know them."

"I know, two hundred thousand isn't enough, you're still eyeing that eighty cents from the school!"

"This isn't about the money; it's about my honor. And don't forget about the bonus points!"

"Got it. Go back to training now. If they don't do well, I'll hold you responsible!"

Wang Zhanshan replied irritably.

Zhao Rui chuckled and quickly left the main hall of Mingchan Courtyard.

Two more days passed like this.

Suddenly, a rumor spread within the team that Ocean University and Dongyi University of Arts and Sports had jointly invited Dongqi University to hold an internal exchange meeting.

The location is in Cheongju City.

Upon hearing this, everyone participating in the competition was overjoyed; being able to go to Cheongju for a trip would be a wonderful thing.

Cheongju is a scenic seaside city, and this season is when the sun shines brightly and the seawater is warm and cool.

Everyone wanted to go for a swim in the sea.

Wang Zhanshan remained noncommittal about the news, seemingly hesitant.

After all, participating in exchange competitions has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that shortcomings can be identified in time and adjustments can be made quickly, preventing problems from being exposed only in the actual competition.

It also allows us to gather information on the opposing team's players, enabling us to conduct targeted training.

However, conversely, the team's strengths will also be noticed by the opponent and targeted.

Just as he was hesitating, the dean of the martial arts academy called.

The implication was that if you don't test the team's training, it will be too late when they reach the battlefield. The point was to encourage him to lead his team out for a trial run.

Of course, all of this is just empty talk. The main point is that during the exchange meeting, the province happened to be holding a meeting of deans of martial arts academies.

They will go to the site to observe it firsthand.

As a long-established top university, Dongqi University would be a real shame not to go.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhanshan thought, "Fine, I'll go after all."

We trained for over a month, plus the special training we've received during this period.

They definitely need a few matches to test their mettle.

And so the rumor came true!

Everyone was overjoyed, especially the girls like Qin Rui, who had gone to the mall early to buy exquisite swimsuits.

The competition is secondary; enjoying the beach is the main thing.

Zhao Rui looked at their happy faces and felt a little envious. He had very few opportunities to go to the seaside in this life.

In my past life, I really enjoyed swimming and was quite good at it, knowing a few different styles.

If they won't let me go, I'll pay for it myself!

Zhao Rui thought to himself, "I won't participate in the competition, but I can swim with the girls, that should be fine!"
Fortunately, Wang Zhanshan considered that the other side would definitely have members at the Grandmaster level, so it was good to have Zhao Rui keep an eye on them in advance.

So they took him along, saving him a lot of trouble.

On the day of departure, amidst the envious glances of the other team members, Zhao Rui and the others boarded the bus and headed to Qingzhou City.

The journey from Jeju to Cheongju is not short; it took the car five or six hours to reach its destination.

As soon as they got off the bus, everyone felt a moist sea breeze blowing in their faces, carrying a slightly salty taste.

It's completely different from the dry, humid atmosphere of Jeju Island.

The venue for this exchange meeting was the Martial Arts Academy of Ocean University.

The architecture here has a Western tropical style; most of the houses are not square, and some are even triangular or sail-shaped.

The entire environment is completely different from that of Dongqi University.

Because it is a tripartite exchange, the formal exchange meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

Today is the day for us to gather early.

The bus from Dongqi University had just arrived when the shuttle bus from Dongyi Sports Center also came along.

More than twenty people filed out of the car.

It is more than twice as many as Dongqi University.

"Hey, Yongxiang, I'm here!"

As soon as the opposing team members got out of the car, Zhao Rui spotted the arrogant Luo Yongxiang.

"Who?"

Luo Yongxiang was taken aback, then looked in the direction from which the sound came. After just one glance, he quickly turned his head away, pretending not to have seen it.

"Luo Yongxiang, over here, look here, I'm here!"

When Zhao Rui saw that he was pretending not to see, he immediately raised his voice.

The entire group looked over.

Luo Yongxiang's face was flushed with anger, and he had to walk towards Zhao Rui, panting heavily.

Several members of the Dongyi Sports team who had participated in group training sessions all showed strange expressions.

"Yongxiang has been completely outmaneuvered!"

As one of the best among the freshmen, Luo Yongxiang carries the hopes of Dongyi Sports for the next few years.

But look at this!

The group shook their heads.

"Hey buddy, it's been over a month since we last met, I've missed you terribly!"

Zhao Rui chuckled and put his arm around Luo Yongxiang's shoulder.

"We're not that close!"

Luo Yongxiang swayed slightly and took a wrong step, trying to avoid his intimacy.

Before he could even make a move, Zhao Rui had already affectionately draped his arm over his shoulder.

It was almost as if he was deliberately moving closer to Zhao Rui's arm.

"You're hurting my heart, yet you're talking nonsense."

Zhao Rui said with a smile.

Luo Yongxiang's expression stiffened slightly; he no longer cared about Zhao Rui's almost flirtatious advances.

At this moment, all he could think about was Zhao Rui's sweeping embrace that seemed to blot out the sky and leave him no way to avoid it.

He considered countless methods, but it seemed that none of them could escape his control.

"His skills have improved again!"

Luo Yongxiang's eyes widened slightly, his heart filled with trepidation.

"Once is stranger, twice is familiar. This is only our second meeting. Let's talk again later!"

Zhao Rui smiled, released his arm, and then leisurely returned to his own team.

Luo Yongxiang was slightly stunned. It wasn't until Zhao Rui walked away that he came to his senses and started walking back.

"Yongxiang, is he really that strong now?"

Upon seeing Luo Yongxiang return, Fu Shaohu, a member of the Dongyi Sports team, walked over and asked, puzzled.

Even though it was obvious to everyone that the two were not familiar with each other, Luo Yongxiang still went over.

There was only one reason in the past: they were being manipulated.

Otherwise, given his arrogant nature and gossipy habit, how could he possibly be unaware of the situation?

"Yes, you're already much better than me, much better than you, senior!"

Luo Yongxiang frowned as he spoke.

Fu Shaohu: "..."

Anyone who says another word to you is a dog!
"You said he couldn't beat you before, and now I realize that even someone as honest as you, senior brother, can brag!"

I won't listen, I won't listen, it's like a toad chanting scriptures.

Without saying a word, Fu Shaohu turned around and walked far away.

The arrival of the two school martial arts teams was naturally met with a warm welcome from the hosts.

After a simple welcoming ceremony and pleasantries, accommodation and meals were arranged.

We stayed at the school's guesthouse, which was essentially a hotel, and the environment was quite nice.

Meals are served as a group buffet at a set time.

After all, it officially starts tomorrow, so today is still relatively free time.

As for the coaches, they are all old acquaintances who have known each other for many years, so naturally they wouldn't be eating at a buffet.

Instead, at the enthusiastic invitation of the head coach of Ocean University, they went out to enjoy a formal "hospitality" event.

The coaches all go out to eat and drink well.

How can the team members stay idle?

I don't know when I'll leave after the competition. What if I leave on the same day? Then I won't get to play.

So, Zhao Rui, Qin Rui, and the others put their heads together and sent out invitations in the group chat.

Let's go for a seafood feast at the small fishing port restaurant outside the school.

Upon hearing his suggestion, everyone, from the senior students to the freshman Shen Xinzhu, became excited.

Shortly after the notice was issued, everyone gathered in the hotel lobby.

So a large group of people headed out of the school.

Just as everyone had left the campus and was waiting for a taxi by the roadside.

People from Dongyi Sports also came out.

The two groups exchanged glances, each understanding the other's intentions.

After a short while, Zhao Rui and the others took a car to the Xiaoyugang Restaurant and enjoyed a hearty meal.

There's another competition tomorrow, although it's just an exchange match, but none of the participants drank alcohol.

The meal lasted for more than an hour, with everyone scooping up a table full of seafood shells before reluctantly leaving the restaurant.

"How about we go to the beach?"

Qin Rui checked the time. Since she was already out, why not go for a walk?

Zhao Rui glanced at everyone and, seeing that they all shared the same idea, nodded.

"just go!"

So the group turned around and headed towards the beach on the other side of the restaurant.

Half an hour later, with the sea breeze on their faces and the waves crashing on the shore, Zhao Rui and the others gazed at the vast sea in the night.

My mood suddenly brightened.

"I've heard of a martial art called 'Boundless Ocean,' which possesses immense internal energy. Have you ever seen it?"

Zhao Rui asked curiously.

"I've never seen it, but I've heard of it. I've heard that people who cultivate this skill have an inexhaustible supply of internal energy, as vast as the sea."

Wang Zhe, a junior and Zhao Rui's former captain, spoke up.

"We've had our meal. Let's look at the sea, experience the power of nature, and then we'll head back."

Zhao Rui nodded and said.

Upon hearing this, everyone found a place to sit quietly and enjoy the sight of the waves crashing against the beach and rocks.

Just as everyone was meditating and cultivating their minds, a sudden exclamation came from afar.

The noise was chaotic and disorderly, causing Zhao Rui and the others to stand up and look into the distance.

On the beach, many tourists were seen running frantically toward the shore, while behind them, a giant wave, two or three meters high, was rising.

The giant wave came without a sound.

Zhao Rui's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that something bad has happened again?
There are no mountains here!

(End of this chapter)