I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

After hanging up the video call, Xue Jing looked distressed.

GOD-519... I really want it.

For a martial artist, a weapon that is truly indestructible is an irresistible temptation.

Not to mention the divinity inherent in the relics themselves.

But right now, his strength is really not enough.

In unarmed combat, a professional fifth dan is already far superior to him on paper, not to mention the saying "nine times stronger with a sword".

This data is from one year ago...

"Sigh, I need to get stronger, stronger, I still have to get stronger!"

Xue Jing stood up, black flames burning silently in his pupils.

Kangde Security Company, Otogisuka, Tenshuku Mushi Mother...

He needs to become stronger.

A sense of urgency arose in Xue Jing's heart.

……

Chapter 87 Asura Blade Intent, Weapon Strike Lv1 (4K, Requesting Monthly Tickets)

"quack--"

Seagulls circled in the air, cawing loudly, as a huge cruise ship slowly approached the shore.

On the dock, Jiao Hongyuan, with an aged face but a robust build, stood with his hands behind his back, looking at a handsome young man waving to him from the deck of the cruise ship.

Standing behind Jiao Hongyuan, Su Bijing, the leader of the Razor Gang, laughed and said:

"Junior Brother has really made a name for himself in Maple City this time. He won all twelve preliminary matches by crushing his opponents. The reputation of my Golden Wind Dojo has spread throughout the entire outer ring."

Jiao Hongyuan's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes. He spoke calmly:

"It's still a long way off. He's just a greenhorn who's not even wet behind the ears. He thinks he's someone after winning a few games. He actually said in front of the media that he could take on ten people. He doesn't have a shred of composure at all. He's making a fool of himself."

Su Bijing had been Jiao Hongyuan's personal disciple for many years and knew his temperament well. How could he not see that Jiao Hongyuan was actually very satisfied with him, but was just using his habitual words to suppress his disciple in the hope of making him less arrogant and impatient?

He smiled and flattered, "It's natural to be young and impetuous. Junior Brother is a genius, even in the inner circle of the city, he is considered an outstanding person. There's nothing wrong with being a little arrogant. Besides, he was just telling the truth. Master, you don't need to take it to heart."

Jiao Hongyuan nodded and hummed in agreement.

Then he said calmly:

"Is Bai Ya still keeping a tight grip on them?"

Upon hearing this, Su Bijing paused slightly, his expression turned serious, and he said in a low voice:

"Many brothers in the Razor Gang have been arrested... I guess it'll be my turn soon."

Jiao Hongyuan turned and glanced at him:

"Have you taken care of everything?"

Su Bijing nodded: "A couple of days ago, I deliberately provoked a fight with the Blood Claw Gang, and killed everyone who knew about it, making it look like an accidental fight... Bai Ya couldn't get anything out of him."

Jiao Hongyuan took two steps forward and said thoughtfully:

"If this matter is exposed, we will be absolutely doomed, with no chance of escaping punishment. You understand, right?"

Su Bijing nodded solemnly.

“My dear teacher, I understand…”

Jiao Hongyuan looked at the young man walking down the stairs of the cruise ship and said calmly:

“Once this matter is settled, we will be able to officially join Kangde Security and become a member of this behemoth. Status, power, money... let’s not talk about these external things. Kangde has promised to provide us with ‘limit-breaking surgery’.”

Jiao Hongyuan's eyes gleamed with fervor.

“I’m old, and the decline of my vital energy is inevitable. My hope of breaking through my own limits is slim, so I can only rely on this method… But who says that breaking through technological limits is not as good as breaking through my own limits?”

"I'm so tired of seeing the self-limited Dragon Gate Grandmaster get beaten up by a man-made powerhouse who's undergone several surgeries!"

He reached out and patted Su Bijing on the shoulder.

“Bijing, I regret Kaiping’s death... but this is just a small setback on the road to success. Among your direct disciples, you have contributed the most to this matter. Once we succeed, you will definitely be among the candidates for the breakthrough surgery arranged by Kant.”

Upon hearing this, Su Bijing's spirits lifted.

He quickly lowered his head, suppressing the elation and his rapidly beating heart, and excitedly said:

"Thank you so much, my dear teacher!"

Su Bijing thought for a moment and asked, "What about Junior Brother?"

Jiao Hongyuan glanced at him: "With Chengxuan's talent, he can break through his limits without surgery... Those who leap over the dragon gate on their own will not only have their bodies elevated, but also their spirits. The path he is taking is different from ours."

"Don't tell Chengxuan about this either. He's still young and can't understand our thoughts yet, you understand?"

Su Bijing nodded quickly: "Understood."

……

Hidden Dragon Dojo, a place for nurturing the mind.

Xue Jing sat cross-legged on the solid wood floor and asked Li Qi:

"Master, does our Hidden Dragon Style martial arts involve the use of weapons?"

Li Qi, seated in a wheelchair, was preparing tea on the tea tray at the mahogany table in front of him. Hearing Xue Jing's question, he paused slightly and smiled:

Why did you suddenly ask that?

Xue Jing placed his hands on his knees, swayed his body, and spun around like a roly-poly toy, saying:

“There’s a U19 no-holds-barred fighting tournament going around recently, and I’d like to try it out, but since weapons are allowed in this tournament, I feel like I’ll be at a disadvantage if I’m unarmed.”

Xue Jing ultimately decided to give it a try.

The U19 tournament schedule is quite long. He checked the tournament format and, according to the process, starting from the knockout stage in Maple City, it would be at least one to two months before he faced Otogisuka.

This period of time is short for others, enough time to accomplish almost nothing, but it was different for him.

He has only been practicing martial arts for a little over a month.

Give him another one or two months, and defeating Otogisuka... is not impossible.

For GOD-519... it's worth a try.

Li Qi raised the teapot high and poured out the tea, which flowed like silk threads into the teacup. His hand was so steady that the tea flowed gently around the bottom of the cup without a single drop spilling out.

He said, "U19... This competition is pretty good. It's considered one of the more prestigious competitions in the old martial arts scene. Many of the current Dragon Gate Grandmasters, and even those who have won 'titles,' participated in this competition when they were young."

"You can participate if you want. Although you haven't been practicing martial arts for long, it's probably difficult for you to get a good ranking now. But it's good to go and gain some experience."

Li Qi picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and then continued:

"The Hidden Dragon School does have some knowledge of weaponry..."

"The basic techniques of top-notch martial arts are all interconnected. Techniques that can be performed with fists and feet can certainly also be performed with weapons, and techniques that can be performed with weapons can certainly also be performed with fists and feet."

"The essence of the five killing moves of the Hidden Dragon Style lies in the internal energy circulation. As for whether it is manifested in fists and feet or in swords and knives, it is not a problem."

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing also thought of himself wielding Captain Xu Ren's sword and unleashing a spiraling attack with 'Whirlwind Thunder' that pierced through the cockroach monster.

At the time, I didn't feel anything was out of place; it felt very natural.

Li Qi spun his wheelchair up to Xue Jing and smiled:

"My Hidden Dragon Style has three profound techniques, one of which is called 'Eye-Pointing Technique.' This technique pursues the ultimate 'penetrating power,' so in actual combat it is generally not used with the physical body, but rather by holding a sharp weapon and concentrating it on one point, so that nothing can escape its reach."

"However, this is not a move specifically used with weapons... The highest level of 'dotting the eyes' is to use the body without weapons, which is called 'a dragon needs to borrow strength, and a true dragon has dragon energy.'"

"Having mastered the Hidden Dragon Style, his body is imbued with a sharp dragon aura, making him a true dragon himself, and he no longer needs to rely on weapons for power."

Xue Jing listened with a sense of longing.

A dragon needs to borrow strength; a true dragon possesses dragon energy.

That's a powerful statement.

"Overall, the martial arts of my Hidden Dragon Style are interconnected in terms of fists, feet, swords, and blades, so they can be used with weapons."

As Li Qi spoke, he thought for a moment, his eyes showing contemplation.

"However... since you've mentioned weapons, I do have some other things I can teach you."

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing asked curiously, "Master, please speak."

Li Qi touched his shiny bald patch, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

"Back then, because of my affair with my sister-in-law, I left the Dragon Cult and went to the Inner Ring City to make a living, where I actually made quite a name for myself."

Xue Jing's eyes gleamed, and he interrupted:

"Master, wait a minute. We'll talk about the inner city later. Could you tell me a few things about you and your sister-in-law first?"

The last time I heard Li Qi talk about his sister-in-law was before.

I remember it broke off at my sister-in-law's buttocks.

Xue Jing had been thinking about what would happen next for a long time.

Li Qi was about to start boasting about his past heroic deeds when he heard this and choked for a moment, glaring at his disciple with annoyance.

"Young people shouldn't pry into the affairs of the older generation."

Xue Jing said sincerely, "No, Master, please tell me. I'm so curious about you and Feng Wan's grandmother. Let's start from the 'buttocks' and go into details."

Li Qi rolled his eyes: "No way, I only have a few things to do here. If you all find out everything, how can I maintain my noble image as a teacher?"

Xue Jing rubbed his chin: "Master, from the day I saw you drifting in your wheelchair on the street, blowing up a high school girl's skirt, you no longer have any persona."

Li Qi asked in surprise, "You saw it?"

He then waved his hand dismissively, "It's just a personal hobby, you don't need to worry about it."