I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

Wu Youqing nodded: "That's right, it's Jiu Wu."

"What it pursues is to constantly surpass its own limits with a pure and natural human body, and to ascend to become a true 'god' with the original carbon-based flesh and blood of humans!"

"And the Supreme Martial King... is precisely the seeker of the path of the old martial arts."

"He was proud of his pure human identity, proud of the only path of seeking the truth that belonged entirely to humanity, and constantly pushed his own limits."

"He despised any system outside of the old martial arts, and looked down on those 'impure people' who pursued superhuman powers... His overwhelming talent and distinct leadership charisma gradually gathered a group of extreme thinkers who took him as their banner."

"And so, the Secret Martial Arts Society was born."

Xue Jing tapped the table with his finger, his eyes deep in thought.

So that's how it is. He roughly understood why the Secret Martial Society was considered his enemy.

Wu Youqing continued, "They initially existed as a secret organization, secretly arresting, judging, and killing recipients, implanted aliens, and new martial artists... Later, as the organization gradually grew stronger, their actions became more and more arrogant, and they began to openly carry out these extreme activities."

"Later, a major event known as the 'Extreme Martial Chaos' also occurred..."

Xue Jing asked in confusion, "With such a reckless organization, isn't the government taking any action?"

Wu Youqing: "Of course there was. Although it's no longer mentioned now and the news has been blocked, for a considerable period of time in the past, the Secret Martial Society was labeled as an 'extreme terrorist organization'."

After saying that, she changed the subject: "...Alright, these are all old stories, and I can't tell you too much about them now. You can find out for yourself if you have the chance."

"Let's talk about the threat the Secret Martial Arts Society currently poses to you."

Xue Jing stroked his chin: "After listening to all this, it feels like I'm doomed?"

Wu Youqing shook her head: "Let me finish speaking first."

"Ever since the Supreme Martial King chose to join the official organization, underwent the immortality surgery, and became an 'impure person,' the Secret Martial Society has also transformed from a terrorist organization into a semi-official organization."

"But its purpose has never changed... The Supreme Martial King felt that he was no longer a pure person and was no longer qualified to lead the Secret Martial Society, so he chose to withdraw."

"His successors have inherited his ideas and are still a pure old martial arts organization targeting various non-human systems... However, now that they have become a semi-official organization, they have become much more restrained than before."

Xue Jing found it a bit unbelievable: "Hmm? Wait a minute."

"So, the Supreme Martial King is just a terrorist organization leader... How could someone with that background be able to join the government and eventually take control of the Azure Court?"

"This is outrageous."

Wu Youqing said meaningfully, "It is indeed outrageous... but it is precisely because it is so outrageous that it shows how valuable the Supreme Martial King is."

"His power cannot be fathomed by common sense... To this day, all martial artists who know of his existence regard him as the 'true limit of humanity' and the 'end of martial arts,' making him their life's goal and the embodiment of 'the Way.'"

"He is truly the ceiling of individual human combat power at present."

Xue Jing's pupils contracted slightly: "Just how high is the ceiling of old martial arts?"

From the moment he started practicing martial arts, everyone he encountered despised traditional martial arts; they were universally disliked and advised him not to practice it, saying it had no future.

But now, someone finally told him that the old martial arts are very powerful, and there is a person who has only practiced the old martial arts and is known as the 'ceiling of human individual combat power'.

Although the path he himself took was not essentially the same as the old martial arts, but rather the development of the Aban, he couldn't help but feel somewhat excited about it.

"How tall?"

Wu Youqing thought for a moment and said:

"He is one of the very few people in the world who can single-handedly defeat super creatures with a danger level of 10 or higher."

Super creatures with a danger level of 10 or higher are said to possess the ability to destroy the world.

But the Supreme Martial King was able to defeat him alone...

That must be incredibly powerful.

Xue Jing was puzzled: "If the Supreme Martial King can reach this level by cultivating the old martial arts alone, then why does the old martial arts seem to be disliked by everyone?"

Wu Youqing smiled and said, "One is that the name of the Supreme Martial King is only known among a small group of people because of his special past."

"Furthermore... in the entire new era, over the past three hundred years, the Old Martial Arts Academy has only produced one Supreme Martial King."

"He is an exceptional case among exceptional cases, and he is almost not of any reference value. As for the rest of the practitioners of the old martial arts, let alone being his equal, they can't even come close to him."

Xue Jing nodded: "I see."

"Originally, you would have been the kind of talent that the Secret Martial Arts Society liked the most."

Wu Youqing took a sip of tea.

"Once you show your talent and demonstrate that you have mastered the old martial arts to this level in just a few months, they will immediately come to you after they discover your background, recruit you into the Secret Martial Arts Society, and nurture you as the best successor to the Supreme Martial King."

"But now..."

Xue Jing: "..."

"If you were just pretending to be a chosen one, that would be one thing, but you also have such high martial arts talent and you're famous."

Wu Youqing shrugged.

"As a result, there will inevitably be some people in the Secret Martial Arts Society with more extreme views who will think that you have wasted your talent and tarnished the honor of humanity, and will regard you as a thorn in their side..."

Xue Jing scratched his head: "How come I've run into trouble again, for no reason..."

Just then, his phone suddenly started vibrating.

Xue Jing picked it up and saw that the caller ID showed "Chinese teacher Du Shiwei".

It was his homeroom teacher.

"I need to take this call," Xue Jing said to Wu Youqing.

The latter nodded, indicating that he should go ahead.

After clicking the answer button, Xue Jing spoke:

"Hello? Teacher Du."

Du Shiwei's voice came through the receiver:

"Xue Jing... I heard from the students that they saw you at school, but I haven't seen you here."

Xue Jing smiled and said, "I'm in the library, teacher."

Du Shiwei was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled awkwardly, "Oh, I see... Good, it seems you're studying hard outside of class too, that's good, that's good."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Well, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Go ahead," Xue Jing said.

"I watched your game, and you really made our school proud. Yesterday, the principal told me that our school received praise from higher authorities for producing such a good student as you!"

"Then, there's something else they mentioned that they need to get your opinion on."

Xue Jing asked in confusion, "What is it?"

Du Shiwei said, "That's right, the 'Martial Arts Examination' will begin in a little over a month."

Martial arts exam.

This is similar to the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), held annually, and is a Gaokao for martial arts students.

Students who excel in martial arts can enter their ideal university through a martial arts exam.

The government has many support policies for martial arts students. In the inner ring, the martial arts clubs of various key universities are also important places for schools to earn honors.

The regular college entrance examination is held in June, while the martial arts exam is held in February.

Did Du Shiwei want him to participate in the martial arts exam?

Xue Jing smiled, intending to refuse, as going to university now would be a waste of his time.

At this point, Du Shiwei continued:

"...After seeing your outstanding performance on the field, the people above have taken a liking to you and want to hire you as an examiner for this martial arts exam."

Xue Jing was taken aback.

"Me? The examiner?"

Through the receiver, Du Shiwei said, "Yes, this is one of the traditions of the martial arts examination. Every year, the higher authorities invite a group of promising young martial arts prodigies to serve as examiners, in order to inspire the candidates..."

"So, do you want to go? Your teacher recommends that you go. It's an incredible resume and honor that will make your future path much smoother..."

Du Shiwei began to persuade him.

Xue Jing thought for a moment and said, "Let me think about it, Teacher Du."

Upon hearing this, Du Shiwei offered a few more words of advice, listing many benefits before hanging up the phone.

Xue Jing put his phone away, pondered for a moment, and then told Wu Youqing about what had just happened on the phone.

"Martial arts exam examiner?"

Wu Youqing was taken aback at first, then her eyes showed surprise.

"What a coincidence?"

Then his expression changed to one of realization, and he murmured, "So that's how it is..."

Xue Jing asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Wu Youqing tapped the table with her finger and said, "It came so easily... I suggest you take on this examiner's task."

Xue Jing narrowed his eyes slightly: "Explain in detail."

"Do you know where the tradition of inviting young martial artists as examiners for martial arts exams originated?" Wu Youqing asked with a smile.

Xue Jing shook his head.

Wu Youqing said, "The Supreme Martial King... first showed his talent and became widely known, precisely as the 'youngest examiner in history'."

"The martial arts examination he served as an examiner produced countless martial arts talents, and it remains the highest-quality martial arts examination to this day."

A sudden thought struck Xue Jing, and he seemed to realize something: "Could it be..."

Wu Youqing nodded, her eyes deep in thought:

"This is the government protecting you."

"A significant portion of the members of the Secret Martial Arts Club are university martial arts students... They won't offend universities in order to recruit new members."

“And each examiner in the martial arts exam will be registered as a guest lecturer at a certain university.”