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

Chapter 148 I am real, it is fake.

Zhao Rui possessed the purest demonic arts, and was even a dual demon envoy. When he activated his demonic arts, he was far stronger than these half-baked demonic cult followers.

The martial arts brought by the two demonic beings were originally top-tier martial arts of the Guixu Demonic Sect, and they came with divine soul power.

The pressure on the soul brought by that kind of superior demonic art is incomparable to that of those Grandmasters who have not been baptized by the spiritual energy of the Void Realm.

Zhao Rui's assertion of authority instantly caused the four men to break out in a cold sweat.

"Tell me, how did you four grandmasters manage to come all this way to this remote and impoverished place?"

Zhao Rui frowned and asked.

"Reporting to the divine messenger, we are here under the command of the new Phantom Envoy to recruit followers and prepare to seize this stronghold when the opportunity arises."

One of them exchanged glances with the others and quickly bowed his head to explain the situation.

"The new Phantom Envoy?"

Zhao Rui was taken aback. Could it be that the Demonic Sect from Guixu had infiltrated with more experts?

Why is it still called the Phantom Envoy?
Could it be that the Phantom Envoy didn't die and has returned?
Zhao Rui frowned slightly. This possibility was still very high. After all, the way the Phantom Envoy fell back then was very similar to the way his soul left his body, and he died suddenly.

Who knows, they might actually come back.

Since it was an old friend, Zhao Rui relaxed a lot instantly.

His strength has now surpassed that of the injured Phantom Envoy from Qingcheng Mountain, although it's uncertain how powerful she would be in her prime.

But even if they are outmatched, the difference is not significant.

"Didn't she already perish at Qingcheng Mountain? What is the background of this new Phantom Envoy? Why wasn't she reported to me?"

Zhao Rui's words were imbued with a magical illusion, four parts truth, four parts falsehood, and two parts demonic power.

This prevented the four men from having the slightest suspicion.

"This Phantom Envoy is a disciple of the former Phantom Envoy, and she acted in a TV series with us... Not long after the former Phantom Envoy disappeared, she gained the approval of the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm and became the Phantom Envoy..."

The man respectfully recounted all the information he knew.

Zhao Rui was taken aback upon hearing this.

It's actually a local company!
He couldn't help but recall the two disciples of the Phantom Demon he had killed in Jeju.

It's quite possible that one of the disciples mastered demonic arts and took the place of the Phantom Envoy.

Is this just a TV series he's acted in?

Zhao Rui couldn't help but think of Qin Rui's participation in the filming of a TV series, which resulted in her being ambushed by the Demonic Sect, and Luo Min's abnormally advanced power after her return.

Is it...

Zhao Rui's eyes turned cold.

He couldn't help but sneer, "Absurd! When did the Demon Lord issue any decree to me? This man has ulterior motives. If we follow his lead, wouldn't it ruin the great affairs of my Holy Sect!"

"This……"

“I come from the Holy Church to guide you into my Holy Church and to share the same heart with Heaven. What use is this dilapidated place?”

Upon hearing Zhao Rui say that his purpose in coming here was to guide them into the Holy Sect, the four Grandmasters were instantly invigorated!
Indeed, this is the true messenger of the gods!
Why would a divine messenger be interested in this godforsaken place?

"This, we should..."

The four exchanged glances, still believing Zhao Rui to be about 60%, at least in this "confrontation" between the divine messengers, they leaned towards Zhao Rui.

After all, the current Phantom Envoy was just like them; they were all once small-time actors who learned martial arts together. There's no reason for them to expect this person to surpass them.

"You shall remain still for now and await my orders. At the same time, you shall restrain your men from killing innocent people or committing crimes, so as not to attract the attention of the imperial court."

"Yes, we will obey the divine messenger's decree!"

The four were overjoyed, as long as they weren't allowed to confront the Phantom Envoy.

"Ok!"

Zhao Rui nodded and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window in his office to look outside.

The tall building stands out in this small county town, offering a panoramic view of the entire town.

That feeling of being on top of the world is really great.

This is truly befitting of someone from a demonic cult; they know how to enjoy life.

"Divine Messenger, this place does have quite a few local delicacies, each with its own unique flavor. I wonder if we might have the honor of inviting you to sample a few tonight..."

The leader asked somewhat nervously.

"Let's do it another day, I have other things to do. Just pretend we never met."

After saying that, Zhao Rui stepped out of the room, his figure moving like a ghost towards the corridor.

The four were mesmerized; this incredible Phantom Technique was the very movement technique frequently used by the former Phantom Envoy.

As expected, he is an envoy from the upper realm!
Not the kind of fake stuff that girl sells.

"Respectfully seeing off the Divine Envoy!"

The four were overjoyed. Standing at the door, they dared not see him off and bowed respectfully.

It wasn't until a minute later that the four of them turned around and returned to their room.

"Wake up Chief Shen!"

One of the men stepped forward and tapped Shen, who was lying on the ground, several times. Shen slowly woke up.

Then, looking at the four of them with a blank expression, he said, "Four elders, why are you looking at me like that? What happened?"

The four people's pupils contracted slightly. What powerful sonic techniques! They had actually erased the memory of a master-level expert.

"It's nothing. I just received orders from above to temporarily halt progress and proceed cautiously. Also, go and restrain your subordinates to prevent them from committing any illegal or criminal acts, so as not to attract the attention of the imperial court."

"This……"

"This is an order!"

"Ok."

Chief Shen had no choice but to agree.

……

Meanwhile, Zhao Rui drove back to his hometown of Lincheng after leaving Qiyang County.

The matter of the Demonic Sect cannot be resolved overnight.

He couldn't have done it alone.

Moreover, he had many doubts about the attitude and stance of the Demonic Sect.

We can only wait until we go to Mount Emei and let Zhisheng and the people from Mount Emei consider it.

Upon returning to his third uncle Zhao Jinze's home, Zhao Rui instructed his third uncle to use his authority to find suitable school-age children.

He wanted to do what he had done in Jeju.

Open a martial arts school and teach martial arts.

However, time is limited, at most a week or two.

Upon hearing Zhao Rui's words, Zhao Jinze was slightly taken aback, but still carried them out without hesitation.

Soon, twenty eligible young martial artists were gathered in the entire county.

Most of them are students.

Upon hearing that a Grandmaster-level expert would become their master, the students had no reason to disagree.

Even the parents who received the notification were extremely excited.

This is a grandmaster! No one in the entire county has ever seen one like this.

This news instantly caused an uproar in the small county.

All eyes were immediately drawn to this.

Fortunately, we had experienced this once before, so everyone was prepared.

But the undercurrents were still difficult to quell.

However, Zhao Rui didn't care about any of that.

All he wants is a person!

Soon, all twenty students were gathered, and Zhao Rui didn't waste any time and immediately began teaching.

The martial arts taught were the same as those taught on Mount Qingcheng, namely the Tai Su Qi Refining Technique.

He instructed them to practice diligently day and night, and if they achieved some success, they could go to the Qingcheng Sword Sect on Mount Qingcheng for further study.

Upon hearing this, the teenagers became even more excited.

Doesn't this mean that as long as they perform well, they have a chance to become disciples of a sect?

Recent policies of the imperial court have complicated the future of martial arts students.

However, the imperial court's established policy of emphasizing martial arts remained unchanged.

Sects remain the dream palace for many students who aspire to advanced martial arts.

It's more tempting than getting into a top college.

Moreover, this was an introduction from a grandmaster.

"Yes, Master! Your disciple will certainly study diligently and live up to your teachings!"

A group of teenagers bowed respectfully, their slightly immature voices echoing throughout the rented martial arts training hall.

A week or so is not a long time; it passed in the blink of an eye.

The significance of Zhao Rui teaching them is the same as teaching those martial artists at Qingcheng Mountain.

They all served as outer disciples.

Therefore, the teaching time is not long.

But Zhao Rui is a man of wide learning and knowledge, and even if he only teaches a group of teenagers for a week, it will be enough for them to benefit for several years.

Moreover, he also taught a refined internal martial arts technique.

"Third Uncle, the situation in the future may be very chaotic. If there is any trouble back home, be sure to let me know... Be careful in everything you do."

After giving some instructions, Zhao Rui left the county town and returned to Lincheng City.

Having not been home for a long time, Zhao Rui returned to this third-tier city where the pace of life was relatively simple. Looking at these familiar streets and busy office workers, he found himself there.

For a moment, he felt disoriented. He had been in Qingcheng during this time, and had been exposed to matters concerning the martial arts world.

It almost made him forget that his original dream was simply to practice martial arts well and find a good job in the future.

Make some money, buy a house and a car, find a pretty girl, and spend the rest of your life together.

Unfortunately, in the blink of an eye, such days seem to have become a luxury.

Regardless of how the invasion of Guixu develops in the future.

The peaceful and tranquil times of the past will never return.

In an instant, Zhao Rui felt something different about himself.

How could I bear to let this kind of life be ruined!
"elder brother?"

Zhao Rui opened the door, and his younger brother Zhao Ke greeted him with a look of surprise and delight.

"Um, where are Mom and Dad?"

"I haven't gotten off work yet!"

Zhao Rui hummed in agreement, changed into slippers, and lazily sat down on the sofa.

"Brother, is there really a war going on right now? Is it dangerous? Why does everyone say that martial artists have to go to the battlefield in the future?"

Zhao Ke, with a gossipy look on her face, came over and asked curiously.

"Hmm. More or less. Not just martial artists, ordinary people have to go to the battlefield too. But it's not that serious yet, just focus on your studies."

Zhao Rui said casually.

"Ok, I know."

Zhao Ke nodded. Most of the information his classmates got was from the internet.

Even if I have martial arts friends, I don't know much about them.

Among all of China, Zhao Rui is one of the people who knows the most about it.

However, he doesn't want to tell his younger brother and the others yet.

It's uncertain how things will turn out, so talking about it will only cause more trouble.

After resting for a while, Zhao Rui checked the time and, seeing that it was still early, got up and left home.

I rushed to Jimin Pharmacy.

Looking at the antique-style doors and walls, Zhao Rui couldn't help but recall saying that he would renovate the eaves of his master's house when he made money.

I don't know if Master took it seriously.

Before the door was even opened, a clear and orderly shout had already entered my ears.

"Brother!"

Zhao Rui greeted his fourth senior female student who was teaching students.

"Zhao Rui, you're back? Are you on winter break?"

Fourth Senior Sister asked in surprise.

"No, I came back to check if Master is here."

"exist!"

Zhao Rui nodded and then said, "I'm going to find Master. I'll talk to Senior Sister later."

"Okay, go ahead. I have a lot of things to ask you anyway."

Zhao Rui hummed in agreement and then entered the inner courtyard.

Behind the back door of the main house, Master Li Cunxin was reclining on a deck chair, basking in the sun.

Junior sister Xia Siyun was practicing horse stance next to her.

It looks like he's being punished.

"Master!"

Zhao Rui shouted loudly.

Upon hearing the sound, Li Cunxin's pupils dilated slightly, and he jumped up from the recliner.

"you……"

"Does Master miss me?"

Zhao Rui said with a smile.

The junior sister who had been standing in the corner as punishment immediately straightened up and trotted over to Zhao Rui, giggling, "Senior brother, you're back."

As she spoke, she winked at Zhao Rui.

"What mistake have you made this time? I dare not interfere if your master punishes you!"

Zhao Rui smiled.

"when did you come?"

Li Cunxin frowned and asked.

"I just arrived, so I came to see my master."

"You come with me!"

After Li Cunxin finished speaking, he turned and went into the training room in front.

Zhao Rui shrugged at his junior sister and quickly followed.

Seeing this, the junior sister also wanted to go and see, but when she got to the door, Zhao Rui casually shut the door out.

"Master, what's all this secret?"

Zhao Rui asked curiously.

Li Cunxin remained silent, then suddenly unleashed a series of cloud-like hand techniques towards Zhao Rui.

"Let me test your skills!"

Seeing this, Zhao Rui easily dodged and began sparring with his master using the Cloud Hands technique.

The two exchanged blows, using the same moves and routines.

Before they knew it, they had fought forty or fifty rounds.

Seeing that the two were locked in a stalemate, Li Cunxin suddenly surged with true energy, and his hands even emitted wisps of misty energy, striking Zhao Rui as if they were tangible.

Zhao Rui casually used the Seven Star Divine Palm to block his Cloud Hand Star-Picking Palm Technique.

"Master's skills are unparalleled, while your disciple is inferior and used martial arts from another school. I am ashamed! I am ashamed!"

We still have to give our master face.

Zhao Rui was now able to perceive his master Li Cunxin's level of cultivation.

A veteran martial artist at the tenth level of the True Transformation Realm.

It is the kind of realm where one has the potential to attain enlightenment and advance to the level of a grandmaster.

This level of strength is quite impressive for a neighboring city.

"Don't try to fool me. You, have you advanced to the Grandmaster realm?"

Li Cunxin hesitated for a moment, then asked, still somewhat uncertain.

After all, Zhao Rui is too young.

"Ok!"

Zhao Rui nodded.

"It's true! Heaven has eyes!"

Upon hearing this, Li Cunxin excitedly clasped his hands together, not knowing which deity he was thanking.

"Master, you're not bad either, you're almost catching up with me!"

Zhao Rui chuckled.

"You brat, you're making fun of me. Sigh, looking at you, I realize I'm getting old."

Li Cunxin looked Zhao Rui over and said with emotion.

In his youth, he was considered a genius. After learning the Cloud Hands to Plucking Stars technique, he progressed extremely quickly and became incredibly famous.

He fully expected to advance to the Grandmaster realm before the age of thirty.

As a result, this wait lasted for most of his life.

Now I'm sixty, and I still haven't advanced to the next level.

"Master is not old at all."

After Zhao Rui finished speaking, he walked up to his master and asked, "Master, do you think that in martial arts cultivation, is face more important or strength?"

"You brat, what are you trying to say?"

“Well, Master, actually, with your current strength, you could give it a shot.”

"what do you mean……"

"I can protect my master!"

Zhao Rui said cautiously, "These words are a bit too much. It's somewhat inappropriate for a disciple to protect his master."

If they can't save face, they'll definitely turn their backs and leave.

Zhao Rui hesitated because he was worried that his master wouldn't be able to handle it.

"Do you think your master is stupid? What face or substance do you care? If you can help me advance to the Grandmaster level, I'll call you master."

Li Cunxin is not a rigid or inflexible person.

He spoke up directly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui couldn't help but smile and said, "Then I understand!"

After finishing his sentence, Zhao Rui walked up to Li Cunxin and began to examine his physical condition.

"The Ren and Du meridians are clearly blocked, making it difficult to break through to the next level!"

After examining him, Zhao Rui gently shook his head.

(End of this chapter)