Slaughter to Prove Your Dao: Unlock the Great Sage Equal to Heaven at the Start!

Chen Xing suddenly opened his eyes and returned to the cultivation room.

In his hand, the golden cudgel remained cold.

He pondered the old man's last words, those words he had almost let slip.

"Let me..."

I understand.

This "Old Man with the Stick" probably has a very deep connection with the Monkey King, perhaps even...

It may be the remnant of the Great Sage's will remaining in the staff.

"The stick is an inanimate object; the person wielding it is the living being..."

Chen Xing repeated it in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with a purple-gold light.

He gripped the golden cudgel in his hand tightly, no longer trying to "disturb" the eccentric old man with the stick.

He shrunk the golden cudgel and hid it back in his ear.

Then, he took out the Dragon Essence Pill, a top-grade sixth-rank pill given to him by the Dragon Breaker Ancestor, from his Void Ring.

The elixir was dark gold in color, with golden dragon patterns that seemed to flow slowly like living creatures on its surface.

It exudes a powerful and awe-inspiring aura and a faint dragon's might.

Just by holding it in his hand, Chen Xing could feel the excitement and longing of the purple-gold blood energy within his body.

Without hesitation, Chen Xing put the pill into his mouth.

The pill melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a golden torrent containing terrifying blood energy and a faint trace of dragon origin.

Like a bursting dam, it surged into his limbs and bones!

"Grand Celestial Immortal Technique - Full Power Activation!"

Chen Xing shouted in a low voice, frantically activating his internal energy techniques!

Every pore opened, greedily absorbing this immense medicinal power!

boom--!!!

Within his body, the purple-gold blood and qi surged and roared wildly!

The meridians are widening, and the bones are crackling.

Muscle fibers become stronger through tearing and rebuilding!

The dantian and dantian expanded wildly, accommodating the surging energy!

His aura was rising rapidly, at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Finally, the aura stopped steadily at the critical point of the upper peak of the fourth realm.

He is close to breaking through to the fifth realm of Battle Emperor.

Only one last thin film is needed!

Chen Xing slowly opened his eyes, a flash of purple-gold light disappearing from them.

His aura was completely restrained, yet it gave people a deeper, more profound, and unshakeable feeling, like a mountain.

He clenched his fist, feeling the surging energy within him reaching its peak.

He nodded in satisfaction at the explosive power that was about to burst forth.

"Brother Xing! Your aura... you've reached the peak of the fourth realm!"

"Just one step away from the fifth realm! That's incredible! (๑•̀ᄇ•́)و ✧"

Xiao Xiao exclaimed in the recording, her voice filled with excitement.

Chen Xing did not answer, but simply stood up.

I stretched my muscles a bit.

With a thought, the golden cudgel flew out from his ear, shrinking to a hand-held size, and he grasped it in his hand.

……

The next morning, Chen Xing arrived at the Dean's office.

Chen Poshan was already waiting for him, with a printed list on his desk.

"The National College League is about a month away."

Chen Poshan got straight to the point, pushing the list in front of Chen Xing.

"This is the final roster for our Shenzhen Wuhan University team, a total of seven people. Take a look."

Chen Xing picked up the list and glanced at it.

The list was written in neat handwriting:

Yuan Ming (senior), lower level of the fifth realm, S-level talent [Blood Wolf True Form] (enhancement type), melee berserker type.

Note: Possesses ferocious strength, astonishing defense, and a wide-ranging, aggressive fighting style.

Lu Hen (junior year), fourth realm upper level, S-level mutated ice-type talent [Purple Ice Spear Heart], ice-type gunslinger.

Note: Sharpshooting skills, strong field control, and adept at mid-range suppression.

Wen Qingqin (junior year), mid-level of the fourth realm, S-rank talent [Water Spirit Body] (water type), support/control.

Note: Healing, purification, water shield, water-based binding, team lubricant.

Zhao Xin (sophomore), mid-level of the fourth realm, S-rank talent [Iron Body] (enhancement type), defensive warrior.

Note: Thick-skinned and resilient, adept at absorbing damage and protecting teammates.

Zhou Ziheng (sophomore), lower level of the fourth realm, S-level talent [Wind Shadow Step] (Agility type), Assassin/Roamer.

Note: Extremely fast, with unpredictable movements, skilled in sneak attacks and harassment.

Sun Wu (junior year), lower level of the fourth realm, S-level talent [Explosive Flame Fist King] (fire type), burst-type melee fighter.

Note: Strong burst damage, but average sustained combat ability.

The captain's position is vacant.

"Yesterday I showed them all the edited versions of the replays of your previous battles."

Chen Poshan looked at Chen Xing, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"As a result... they all admire you. They unanimously elected you as the captain."

Chen Xing nodded, not surprised by the result.

In the world of martial arts, strength reigns supreme.

The combat power he displayed was enough to crush everyone on the list.

It's only right that I be the captain.

"but,"

Chen Poshan changed the subject, a hint of anticipation playing on his lips.

"Those two troublemakers, Yuan Ming and Lu Hen, mentioned to me in private that they want to have a sparring session with you."

"This was purely a friendly sparring match between martial artists; there was no malice intended."

"I just want to personally assess the future captain's capabilities. What do you think?"

A burning fighting spirit flashed in Chen Xing's eyes: "Okay. When?"

Chen Poshan laughed and stood up: "Right now. I've already told them to wait for me at the No. 1 training ground of the War Academy."

……

At the No. 1 training ground of the War Academy, a large number of students who had rushed over after hearing the news had already gathered.

Two figures stood in the center of the arena.

The person on the left is nearly two meters tall.

He was broad-shouldered and muscular, with his whole body bulging with muscles.

It stretched his tight black combat vest until it bulged.

His short, blood-red hair stood on end, and his eyes were fierce yet clear.

It was Yuan Ming.

The person on the right is tall and slender with a cold and stern face.

Her long, ice-blue hair was tied back with a simple hair tie.

He held a pole that looked as if it were carved from ice crystals.

The spear with its tip gleaming with a cold purple light belonged to Lu Hen.

He exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

Offstage, Wen Qingqin wore a light blue dress and had a beautiful face.

She had a gentle and refined demeanor, but at that moment she was shaking her head helplessly.

He whispered to the two people on the stage:

"You two... have some restraint."

Yuan Ming grinned, revealing a set of white teeth:

"Don't worry, Sister Wen, I know what I'm doing."

Lu Hen nodded slightly without saying anything.

Just then, Chen Xing arrived, accompanied by Chen Poshan.

Enter the martial arts arena and step onto the ring.

His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Many trainees' eyes lit up, and they whispered among themselves.

"That's Chen Xing? That monster from freshman year?"

"I heard he just returned from the secret realm and killed the son of the Golden Armored Earth Dragon Demon Lord!"

"Judging from the aura... Peak of the Upper Fourth Realm? This is outrageous!"

"Senior Yuan Ming is at the Fifth Realm! And Senior Lu Hen too! This is going to be interesting!"

Chen Xing stepped onto the arena and stood ten steps away from Yuan Ming and Lu Hen.

A thought flashed through his mind, and a golden light appeared in his ear.

The golden cudgel flew out, growing to two meters in length in the wind, and he held it in his hand.

The dark gold-colored staff gleamed with a cold, hard sheen under the lights of the training ground.

He looked up at Yuan Ming and Lu Hen, his voice calm:

"Let's all come at him together."

Yuan Ming and Lu Hen exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

And a hint of resentment stemming from being looked down upon.

Yuan Ming growled, a fierce glint in his eyes: "Arrogant! I'll go first!"

He took a step forward, and his S-level talent [Blood Wolf True Form] was activated!

A crimson light shot into the sky, and his already imposing figure instantly swelled even more.

Fine, blood-red hairs appeared on the surface of his skin, and his fingernails grew longer and sharper, like wolf claws!

His aura surged, reaching the peak of the lower fifth realm!

"Blood Wolf Tears Through Wind Claws!"