The Martial Saint rose to power starting as a substitute bridegroom.

Chapter 71 Exciting

Gasps and gasps filled the air, every face etched with utter shock.

Several disciples who entered the sect around the same time as Li Yuan turned pale, their hearts churning. They stared intently at the tall, upright figure in the arena, as if they were truly getting to know this taciturn fellow disciple for the first time.

Some young disciples, like Su Xuan, were so excited that they trembled with excitement, their gazes toward Li Yuan burning with the fervor of someone looking up at the stars, their fervent worship beyond words.

Chen Ting slowly lowered her hand that was covering her mouth, her beautiful eyes wide open, filled with disbelief and a hint of disorientation, as if the scene before her was just a hallucination born from her excessive tension.

Qi Xiuyuan stared blankly, unable to recover for a long time.

Li Yuan, who usually buried himself in his training and was taciturn, had unexpectedly broken through to the Transformation Realm.

With such a young and promising Grandmaster of Internal Energy, the landscape of Linjiang City may soon be reshaped!

Shi Dazhuang stood there, stunned and motionless.

Li Yuan... he actually withstood two full-force attacks from his father?!

This martial arts candidate, who was ranked behind him not long ago, has actually... quietly surpassed him, and is even... able to go toe-to-toe with his father.

"Good! Very good! Excellent!"

Lin Chong was completely incoherent and didn't know what to say.

His eyes blazed with an unprecedented intensity, making him appear twenty years younger in an instant.

Yang Cheng looked at Li Yuan, his eyes filled with surprise, delight, and barely suppressed...excitement.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

That's right, the Green Ox Martial Arts Society has a worthy successor!

Lin Chong's voice boomed, cutting through the noise, and he asked directly, "Li Yuan, how did you break through to the Transformation Realm?"

Li Yuan clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and replied, "With the help of Master Lin's elixirs, and by constantly keeping in mind Master Lin's teachings and guidance on the key points of cultivating and opening the energy channels, I have, by sheer chance, succeeded!"

A coincidence?

Shi Wanquan's lips twitched slightly.

What about fooling the ghost?

To say that one has successfully entered the Ming Jin (manifested strength) stage could be due to a stroke of luck; even to say that one has successfully entered the An Jin (hidden strength) stage could be due to an extraordinary stroke of fortune... But to enter the Hua Jin (transformed strength) stage? Haha, what a joke!

Lin Zhong nodded with satisfaction and smiled, "That's possible too."

The disciple's words were so pleasing that he took the initiative to analyze the situation for him, "You usually practice diligently, and your qi and blood are far more abundant than others. This time, with the help of the elixir, you've accumulated a lot of strength and unleashed it, plus a bit of luck..."

Lin Chong was already pacing back and forth in the small space with light steps.

His lips couldn't help but curl upwards, and upwards again, until he no longer knew how to hide it or what to do to suppress this frenzied feeling.

Li Yuan's breakthrough is nothing short of a life-saving opportunity for the Qingniu Martial Arts Society.

The sudden emergence of a master martial arts disciple can make the Green Ox Martial Arts Society a huge attraction for the surrounding youths.

With a young Grandmaster of Internal Energy in charge, those who covet the Green Ox Martial Arts Society will have to think twice.

"Now that you have reached the Transformation Realm, according to custom, a Grandmaster's Banquet should be held to invite fellow practitioners to attend and celebrate. Do you have this intention?" Lin Chong's tone was questioning, not forceful.

After a moment's thought, Li Yuan said, "Thank you, Master Lin. However, I am still a novice and my understanding is not yet stable. Empty fame is of no benefit to my cultivation and will only distract me. I think it is best to postpone this for now."

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Making a big fuss at this time would not be a wise move.

Lin nodded, his eyes filled with even more admiration: "Not seeking empty fame and being able to focus on practicing is very good! You've just entered the Transformation Realm, and you need time to stabilize your precise control over force and the new circulation of qi and blood within your body. This period is suitable for nurturing and refining your skills, progressing step by step."

"Your disciple will remember," Li Yuan replied respectfully.

Lin Chong nodded in satisfaction, turned to Shi Wanquan, and said with a smile, "Brother Shi, today's sparring was truly spectacular, it broadened the horizons of us old folks. Why don't we go inside and sit for a while?"

Shi Wanquan felt a mix of emotions.

But he still forced a smile and laughed loudly, "Great!"

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Li, on breaking through to the Transformation Realm!"

As soon as Lin Zhong and Shi Wanquan left, the atmosphere in the venue became lively again.

Everyone crowded around, including several fellow disciples who usually had only a casual relationship with Li Yuan. They all rushed forward, clasped their hands in congratulations, and their smiles were much more sincere than before.

Ultimately, strength is the most powerful passport.

Li Yuanyi returned the greeting with clasped hands: "Thank you all."

Qi Xiuyuan was not to be outdone, and quickly squeezed forward, his face beaming with smiles: "Junior Brother Li, congratulations! I must ask you for the secrets to breaking through the barriers when I have time!"

He was already thinking about what kind of generous gift would be most appropriate for his junior brother Li.

A master of internal energy transformation is a very important figure in the city.

Although there were several masters of internal strength in his own family, there was not a single master of external strength.

In Linjiang City, even among those major families, experts in the Transformation Realm are extremely rare.

To put it bluntly, if they could befriend a powerful cultivator in his prime, the Qi family could almost certainly secure their position as the top of the second tier, second only to the three major families.

Chen Ting's regret was beyond words.

If I had been able to let go of that unnecessary pride and reserve back then, and taken the initiative to chat with him a bit more, even if it was just about discussing boxing techniques... perhaps I would have had a better chance of holding onto this relationship.

She knew better than anyone how sought-after a young Grandmaster of Internal Energy was, and how various forces would spare no expense to win him over.

The potential benefit of befriending such a master with unlimited potential would be unimaginable for her own situation within her family.

But now... it's all too late. Among the younger generation, many are still struggling with the Ming Jin stage, while Li Yuan has quietly reached the top and can now discuss Dao with Grandmasters on equal footing!

She thought she had good taste, but the truth is...

Chen Ting felt a burning sensation on her face, as if she had been slapped hard.

For no apparent reason, her heart began to ache, and she felt waves of dizziness.

Shi Dazhuang lowered his head in dejection; at this moment, all he left the world with was a lonely silhouette.

He knew very well that if he had actually fought Li Yuan just now, he would have lost all face.

The disciples present were all deeply shaken.

For most of them, the Transformation Realm is an unattainable peak, a legend they may never reach in their lifetime.

Even those who are called geniuses have failed to break through the barrier. Is it possible that Gan Fen will be stuck at the peak of Dark Force for his entire life?

"Junior Brother Li, I'm so happy for you!" Luo Shan stepped forward, her face flushed but unable to suppress her excitement.

She still remembers scenes from the past, practicing boxing alone in the courtyard, all by herself... Who could have imagined that the silent and persistent boy from back then has now grown into a towering tree that everyone looks up to?

"Martial Arts Master Li, wait a moment."

Second Grandma came over at some point, her voice softer than usual, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Li Yuan stopped and looked at her: "Second Madam, is something the matter?"

"Could you come with me for a moment?"

Second Grandma spoke softly, leading Li Yuan to a quiet corridor next to the training ground.

She took out three small, emerald-green bottles. "These are three small Qi-nourishing pills to replenish Qi and blood, strengthen the body's foundation, and nourish your vital energy. Keep them safe."

Li Yuan paused slightly, then didn't immediately reply: "This..."

Second Madam smiled and gave him a reproachful look, "This is what Master instructed me to give you. I don't have anything this nice."

Three Lesser Qi-Nourishing Pills are quite valuable and hard to come by, especially for the current Qingniu Martial Arts Society.

"Thank you so much, Second Madam! Thank you so much, Master Lin!"

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