Gao Wu: From a poor man in the outer city to a martial saint of the ten directions

The air inside the elevator was so quiet it felt almost oppressive.

The downward arrow on the screen never stopped, and the negative floor numbers scrolled rapidly, as if trying to send them deep into the Earth's core.

After another three minutes, accompanied by a slight tremor, this long journey to the Earth's core finally came to an end.

Ding!

The alloy door slowly slid open to both sides, and the scene outside made Wei Xiu's pupils shrink sharply.

There was no metal passageway or concrete structure as expected.

What came into view was a brightly lit, antique-style hall!

The carved screens, the mortise and tenon beams and pillars, and even the flooring are all made of dark wood with a warm luster.

A faint scent of sandalwood permeated the air, making one momentarily feel as if they had stumbled upon an ancient temple deep in the mountains.

"this……"

Wei Xiu subconsciously reached out and touched the nearest huge pillar.

It feels cool and hard to the touch, with a texture that only metal can have, and it is definitely not wood!

"It looks like wood, but it's actually the strongest titanium alloy steel currently available. It's coated with an antique-style coating using 3D printing technology," Li Bulong's voice rang out from the side, tinged with pride.

"This large single-level apartment alone, not counting the interior, cost over 100 million yuan to build."

He patted the pillar that Wei Xiu had touched and continued:

"This place is not only the storehouse of the martial arts school's assets, but also one of the last refuges of the Dome in Linghai City."

"If an unavoidable disaster were to strike, this place could protect our core personnel and ensure their survival!"

refuge?!

Upon hearing these three words, Wei Xiu's heart skipped a beat.

The mayor of Linghai City is a genuine martial arts general, rumored to be able to kill human-level beasts as easily as slaughtering chickens and dogs!

Since the Mirror of Annihilation descended, in all the history I know, Linghai has never had a record of any strange beast breaking through the defenses and entering the inner city, let alone any crisis of city annihilation.

The martial arts school located in the inner city had actually prepared such a doomsday fortress several kilometers underground.

Li Bulong didn't give Wei Xiu much time to think. He led him through the corridor to a heavy, round metal door.

Li Bulong placed his finger on the verification device and then looked at the scanner.

"Fingerprint verification successful...Iris verification successful...Welcome, Mr. Li."

As the electronic female voice faded, the massive door, powerful enough to withstand missile bombardment, slowly spun open.

What first came into view for the two of them was a space of about 100 square meters.

On the shelf to the left, all kinds of cold weapons are displayed, including knives, spears, swords, and halberds, gleaming coldly.

On the right, there were boxes of gold bars and unknown rare metals stacked up, gleaming under the lights!

Completely ignoring the shock of the gold, Li Bulong led Wei Xiu straight to the deepest part.

This is an entire wall of alloy shelves, on which hundreds of silver chips, each the size of a fingernail, are displayed.

Beneath each chip, a line of small text is laser-engraved.

Thunder Fist, Gale Kick, Falling Cloud Palm...

Wei Xiu's gaze swept over the area, and a storm raged in his heart.

There are no fewer than forty or fifty Yellow-level martial arts techniques on display here!

It should be noted that in the century since the Heavenly Curtain descended, there are only a little over a thousand officially recorded Yellow-level martial arts techniques worldwide!

The creation of each new martial art requires decades, or even longer, of research and verification.

A private martial arts school actually possessed such a terrifying number of items!

"Alright, kid, we've arrived." Li Bulong pointed to the wall covered with chips and said in a deep voice.

"All the Yellow-level martial arts techniques from the dome are here. You can choose one yourself, but the rule is that you can only choose one."

"Think carefully before you choose; it's about your future path."

Wei Xiu took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and looked around at the shelves.

After a moment, as if remembering something, Wei Xiu asked a crucial question.

"Instructor Li, Senior Brother Li Tian... what martial art is he practicing now?"

Upon hearing this name, a knowing smile appeared on Li Bulong's face.

"Hehe, I knew you'd ask that."

As he spoke, he walked to the top of the shelf and took one of the only five chips on the top shelf.

"Li Tian's ultimate skill is this, the Yellow-grade superior Eight Extremes Collapse!" He waved the chip in front of Wei Xiu.

"This kung fu is powerful and domineering, emphasizing explosive power, and mainly relies on the shoulders, elbows, and back for power."

"But you have an injury to your left shoulder right now, so you can't train."

As he spoke, he put the chip back in its place and added earnestly:

"Furthermore, the grade of martial arts also has requirements for Yuan Power. With your current Yuan Power, forcibly cultivating a high-grade martial art is actually a waste of effort."

"On the contrary, mid-grade or even low-grade items will allow you to quickly develop combat power."

"Anyway, once you become a formal student, you'll have the opportunity to learn other things."

Wei Xiu understood the reasoning, but his gaze remained fixed on the other four top-grade martial arts techniques at the very top level.

It's so difficult to get in here,

If you're going to learn, learn the best!

After a moment, Wei Xiu's gaze finally settled on the chip on the far left.

"Coach, I'd like to learn this, is that alright?"

Li Bulong followed Wei Xiu's gaze and his brows furrowed instantly.

"Tiger-Taming Fist?"

A serious expression appeared on his face, as if he were considering something.

"This set of boxing techniques emphasizes unparalleled ferocity and overwhelming momentum. When it strikes, it's like a tiger descending the mountain, relentless and unstoppable, using a ferocious offensive to completely overwhelm the enemy."

"Your physical condition and fighting style are quite suitable..."

"But..." Li Bulong changed the subject again, shaking his head.

"This martial art is extremely difficult to master, demanding almost unbearable levels of physical strength and willpower. Many people give up halfway through. Are you sure you want to choose this?"

"Why not switch to a mid-grade item and try to get a good ranking in the selection competition first?"

"No, Coach, I'll choose this one!" Wei Xiu answered without the slightest hesitation, his eyes as firm as iron.

Looking into the boy's eyes, which were burning with fire, Li Bulong seemed to see the determination he had when he confronted Huang Feng head-on.

After a moment of silence, he finally sighed and removed the chip engraved with "Tiger Subduing Fist".

"Alright, you stubborn mule. Come with me."

Li Bulong led Wei Xiu to the white metal bed with a high-tech feel against the wall.

"Lie down on this platform; it's a martial arts instruction platform."

Wei Xiu lay down as instructed, and Li Bulong inserted the chip into the groove at the head of the bed.

"Close your eyes and empty your mind."

"To speed up the learning process and prevent the leakage of martial arts techniques, this is the method we use now, directly instilling all the theories and techniques into your memory."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Xiu felt a cool breeze flow into the back of his neck.

Immediately afterwards, a tsunami of text and images, a complex diagram of the human body's meridians, and a blurry image of a figure practicing martial arts flooded into my mind like a burst dam!

After an unknown amount of time, when the indicator light by the bedside turned from red to green, Li Bulong pulled out the chip.

Wei Xiu sat up abruptly, panting heavily!

"How are you feeling?" Li Bulong asked expectantly.