In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

"Your natural talent goes without saying, and your Wrathful Dragon Spear Technique is also a Xuan-grade technique, which can indeed compete with it. However, things are unpredictable. In the end, it is still hard to say whether he will test the spear for you or you will test the sword for him."

Huang Hui glanced at Cao Yang and then said.

"Unless he has already reached the highest level, I am certain I can defeat him!"

Cao Yang, however, spoke with absolute certainty and confidence.

"His name is Chu Jun. He is not only the son of Chu Kuang, the master of the Lieyang Martial Arts Academy, but also, like you, a first-rate genius with exceptional talent in swordsmanship. In terms of talent, he is no less than you; in terms of resources, he surpasses you; and he has cultivated for several more years than you. It is not impossible for him to reach the rank of a high-level martial artist!"

Huang Hui shook his head and said.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yang fell silent.

"A top-quality product!"

Zhang Feng, Wang Chao, Chen Zheng, and others couldn't help but show expressions of envy.

They haven't even reached the Transformation Realm yet, but Chu Jun might already be at the Rank 1.

"Give me another six months, and I'm sure I can catch up with him!"

Cao Yang took a deep breath, then clenched his fist slightly.

"Although my Zhou family is wealthy and willing to provide you with resources at any cost, it is still incomparable to the Lieyang Martial Arts School!"

At this moment, Zhou Wen sighed and shook his head.

"Cao Yang, you don't need to compare yourself to him. As long as you pass this year's martial arts exam, you can go to the county city's martial arts academy. At that time, at least in terms of resources, you won't be inferior to him!"

Zhou Wu also spoke up.

"But my goal is to defeat the martial arts champion!"

Cao Yang's expression was somewhat unpleasant; his pride wouldn't allow him to be inferior to anyone.

"You're still too hasty. You started later than him and have fewer resources. It's almost impossible for you to beat him!"

Master Huang frowned slightly.

"If I had that century-old blood ginseng, everything would be fine!"

Cao Yang glanced coldly at Lu Yuan, his resentment growing stronger.

Upon hearing his words, Huang Hui, Zhou Wen, and Zhou Wu could only shake their heads helplessly, speechless.

Lu Yuan remained standing there quietly. Although he wanted to be steady and low-key, he would still fight for what he needed to fight for.

How could he possibly miss out on such a precious medicine as the century-old blood ginseng?

If he couldn't win the competition, so be it; but now that he's got it, why would he give it up?

"Zhou Wen, are these the so-called geniuses your Zhou family sponsors? They don't seem very capable at all!"

Just then, a group of people walked over.

The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in a silver robe, toying with two iron gallbladders in his hands.

"Zhao Shuo, the stuff your Zhao family is sponsoring doesn't seem to be much better, does it?"

Zhou Wen's expression remained unchanged as he calmly said...

"Enough talk, let's see what we've got!"

Zhao Shuo snorted coldly, then led his men forward.

The young geniuses behind him all cast provocative glances at Cao Yang, Chen Zheng, Lu Yuan, and the others.

"I heard that Wanhetang of the Zhao family has always been at odds with Guangchuntang. Whether it's medicinal soup or pills, as long as Guangchuntang sells it, Wanhetang will definitely sell it too. Wanhetang will even get involved in the various medicinal materials that Guangchuntang acquires."

"I even suspect that the Zhao family might be behind the Black Cloud Stronghold incident last time."

"Be extremely careful of those guys from Wanhetang during the sparring session later; they might just try something drastic!"

Wang Chao, Chen Zheng, and the others all looked slightly tense and began to discuss amongst themselves.

"A bunch of weaklings who barely possess internal strength, I can send them flying with a single shot!"

Cao Yang smiled dismissively, his eyes full of disdain.

The expressions on Wang Chao's and Chen Zheng's faces immediately turned sour.

Because they are also useless practitioners of internal strength, and even worse than those with external strength.

"Brother Lu Yuan, this genius seems to have never taken us fellow disciples, who have ordinary aptitudes and only possess internal strength cultivation, seriously!"

Zhang Feng, somewhat resentful, sidled up to Lu Yuan and muttered something under his breath.

Although they hadn't formally become disciples and were merely receiving financial support from the Zhou family to practice together in the backyard of Guangchun Hall, in his view, they could at least be considered fellow disciples.

Other people's opinions are actually unimportant and don't need to be cared about!

Lu Yuan smiled and said directly.

Although he had already reached the Transformation Realm and was about to truly enter the Rank Realm, he never thought of showing off anything, nor did he compare himself with anyone, and he didn't care about other people's opinions of him.

"Brother Lu Yuan, you're so carefree!"

Zhang Feng glanced at Lu Yuan with a look of surprise.

The person in front of me, though the youngest, always seems to exude a maturity beyond his years.

Simply put, he is mature beyond his years.

"Look over there, his name is Xu Qing. He's a top-tier genius sponsored by the Zhao family. Not only is his aptitude exceptional, but he has also mastered the Iron Wire Fist. Although he hasn't yet reached the rank of Transformation Realm, he can easily defeat ordinary Transformation Realm cultivators!"

At this moment, Huang Hui pointed to the team behind Zhao Shuo.

Following his finger, everyone saw a short-haired young man wearing a blue cotton-padded jacket standing quietly there.

"Apart from Cao Yang, none of you are to lay a hand on him. Otherwise, his iron fists, even if they don't kill you, will definitely leave you bedridden for months, causing you to miss out on martial arts training!"

Huang Hui reminded him.

"Lu Yuan can kill a cultivator at the Transformation Realm with those hidden weapons, so let him go!"

Cao Yang glanced at Lu Yuan with a half-smile and said directly, "Although the methods are a bit underhanded and despicable, as long as we can cripple that guy, it's not such a bad thing."

"Don't act recklessly!"

Huang Hui frowned and said, "Sparring is not a life-or-death struggle. The use of hidden weapons and poisons is strictly prohibited. Lu Yuan, remember this!"

"I see!"

Lu Yuan nodded without saying anything more.

Although he has not yet truly entered the realm of martial arts, he has successfully opened up his dantian. The qi and blood accumulated in his body are far stronger than those of ordinary cultivators at the Transformation Realm. Coupled with the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique and Swift Wind Step at the Perfect Realm, he is more than capable of easily suppressing all cultivators at the Transformation Realm.

There's absolutely no need to use the finger-flicking technique, let alone use the specially made iron bullets together.

Moreover, even in a life-or-death struggle, once he has mastered the Blazing Sun Sword Technique, the Blazing Sun Sword Qi he condenses will be no less powerful than the Finger Flicking Skill combined with the Iron Bullet.

"Hahaha...I'm not late, am I?"

Just then, a burst of laughter suddenly rang out.

The next moment, dozens of young men and women dressed in the same uniform strode over.

These people all have a golden inverted triangle pattern on their chests.

The person in the lead was an elderly man with gray hair.

"This is the master of the Sanhe Martial Arts School, Senior Xu Song, who is also one of the few top-ranked experts in Qinghe County."

After saying something to everyone, Huang Hui walked directly to the old man, clasped his hands in a salute, and bowed.

"Ah Hui, long time no see, is it ready for production?"

Xu Song smiled and nodded at Huang Hui.

"This junior's talent is mediocre; I fear there is no hope of advancing to the next rank!"

Huang Hui shook his head helplessly and sighed.

You're still young, hard work will definitely bring you hope!

Xu Song raised his hand and gently patted Huang Hui's shoulder, encouraging him.

"Brother Xu, your presence here in person is truly an honor for our Lieyang Martial Arts School!"

Just then, Chu Kuang, the master of the Lieyang Martial Arts School, strode over and laughed loudly.

"Look closely, this guy is a real ruthless one. He once single-handedly slaughtered over a thousand river bandits!"

Everyone looked at Chu Kuang with awe.

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