Starting with Xingyi Quan, it swept across the chaotic world.

After returning from Yongxing Escort Agency, Lu Li took some time to visit his home. Finding that his third uncle and the others were all well and that the Fierce Tiger Gang had not made any moves, he then returned to the White Crane Martial Arts School.

The martial arts school has seen another change in its staff, with more and more unfamiliar faces and fewer and fewer familiar ones.

Only now did Lu Li realize that he had been in the museum for nine months.

In this martial arts school where "life and death are decided in three months," he is already an old man through and through.

Lu Li took a deep breath and began to practice standing meditation.

Standing there, he was completely unaware of the passage of time outside.

It wasn't until Senior Brother Wu He came over, smiling, and invited Lu Li to practice his boxing skills that the situation changed.

Soon, crackling sounds echoed from the training ground.

"Junior Brother Lu, your boxing skills are getting more and more proficient!" After the match, Wu He wiped the sweat from his face and said with a smile, "Last time we sparred, your strength was still a little rusty. How come you've improved so quickly in less than a month?"

Lu Li smiled and shook his head:

"No one is as good as Senior Brother Wu. Judging from this, you really did gain something from that competition."

Upon hearing this, Wu He became interested and recounted the events of the competition to Lu Li.

For example, Zhang Wu had just entered the realm of Dark Force, yet he defeated three Dark Force disciples in succession in the martial arts school's competition. Master Qin even stated that Zhang Wu's future achievements would be no less than his own.

Not only were many female disciples infatuated with him, but even the gentlemen of the inner city were considering finding him a son-in-law.

There's also Senior Brother Duan Kang, who surpassed the 47th place martial arts scholar from Tongbi Martial Arts School last year. Many people predict that this year, Baihe Martial Arts School will have two scholars in the martial arts examination.

In addition, Senior Brother Wu He brought some rather harsh news.

Gu Wen, recommended by Senior Brother Liang Jing, and Wu Yue, recommended by Senior Sister Xu Fang, were both seriously injured on stage by two other disciples who wanted to show off.

As Wu He spoke, he couldn't help but feel fortunate for Lu Li's choice.

Although it is said that the method of using obvious force against obvious force and hidden force against hidden force is adopted, there is already a difference in strength between those in the same realm.

He himself didn't care. He was about to reach his peak in the late stage of Ming Jin, and he would be able to fight anyone he encountered.

But Junior Brother Lu Li is different. He has only recently entered the Ming Jin realm. If he were assigned a peak Ming Jin opponent who wanted to show off in front of a group of important figures...

The lessons learned from junior brother Gu Wen and junior sister Wu Yue are right before our eyes.

However, Wu He was completely overthinking it.

If Lu Li really went, he would indeed be assigned to be the opponent of a Ming Jin peak disciple who wanted to show off in front of a group of important figures.

Lu Li will immediately stop the competition without hesitation, not even for a second.

A challenge beyond one's level?

Lu Li could only accept that he was the one who was being bypassed.

And so, the two rested and chatted idly. Suddenly, Wu He changed the subject, his eyes filled with determination, and his tone became more serious:

"There are only two months left in the martial arts exam, Junior Brother Lu, I have to give it my all."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li was first taken aback, then his pupils suddenly contracted, and he quickly asked:

"Senior brother, could it be that you...?"

"That's right!" Wu He nodded, "My blood energy is almost full."

"Two months is enough time for me to attempt the challenge. Although even if I successfully reach the Inner Strength level, it doesn't guarantee me the title of Martial Arts Scholar, I still have to give it a try!"

"Family feuds and clan hatred..."

At this point, Wu He clenched his fists, veins bulging, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

Lu Li took everything in view, clasped his hands in a fist and solemnly said:

"Junior brother wishes senior brother every success, and will definitely treat you to a drink when the time comes."

Wu He snapped out of his daze, took a deep breath, and solemnly returned the greeting with clasped hands:

"Thank you, junior brother, but I should be the one treating."

Soon, Wu He went off to practice his skills on his own.

Standing there, Lu Li watched his senior brother Wu's retreating figure as he diligently practiced, and murmured to himself:

"I'll give it a try, even if it takes two months."

His desire to break through the hidden strength was no less than Wu He's.

[Destiny: Heaven rewards diligence]

[Six Harmonies Stance Training - Minor Success (774/1000)]

[Xingyiquan Minor Success (671/1000)]

【Thunderbolt Leg Skills (51/1000)】

Soon, soon!

Lu Li was confident that he would be able to break through to the Dark Force level in less than two months!

Looking at the panel in front of him, Lu Li swallowed the blood-replenishing pill that had just been given to him, and soon continued practicing his fist techniques.

……

Time flies, and several more days have passed.

That day, Lu Li returned to the city defense bureau and began his patrol duties.

After all, he hadn't participated in patrols for half a month, and over time, rumors were bound to circulate. He didn't want to put Commander Wang in a difficult position, so he reported to the city defense department after receiving the message.

This time, it was Commander Wang leading Lu Li on patrol again.

Halfway there, Commander Wang dismissed the other patrolmen and quietly said to Lu Li:

"Do you remember the refugees you encountered on your last delivery mission?"

"What's wrong, boss?"

Lu Li naturally remembered that those greedy eyes did not resemble those of refugees at all.

"After you returned that time, we sent people to investigate the matter. Later, we learned that other escort agencies had experienced similar situations, but they were ruthless and didn't take it seriously. At first, we also thought they were just organized begging, but we never expected that those escort agencies that encountered refugees had all encountered Red-Eyed Bears at the same time!"

As Wang Hong spoke, his expression grew increasingly serious.

Refugees, red-eyed bears!

Lu Li's pupils suddenly contracted as he recalled the strange location he had felt that day.

Why would a large group of refugees gather in the mountains at night, as if by prior arrangement? Aren't they afraid of the red-eyed bears in the mountains?

Moreover, wild animals in the mountains have a certain level of intelligence. Furthermore, the Red-Eyed Bear's strength is similar to that of a martial artist with internal energy. Why would it risk attacking a group of martial artists instead of eating ordinary people?

There are already many suspicious points in this matter.

But now that I've heard that other escort agencies have encountered similar situations, many things can be connected.

The red-eyed bears would distract or drive away the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), allowing the refugees to take the opportunity to steal.

"Were those red-eyed bears driven by those refugees?" Lu Li asked incredulously, finding it utterly unbelievable.

How is that possible?

Lu Li had fought against them and knew that they were just ordinary people who could not possibly possess such extraordinary abilities.

"We didn't believe it either." Wang Hong sighed, then continued, "So we sent people to interrogate those refugees and sent people to Tonglu City to gather information, where we discovered a mysterious organization."

"What organization?"

"The Reincarnation Cult!" Wang Hong said gravely, "Recently, there have been frequent outbreaks of plague. At first, the Reincarnation Cult members were just treating the sick, but later they took the opportunity to spread their doctrines, gathered many refugees, taught them evil arts, and instructed them to plunder everywhere to make offerings to the Reincarnation Cult leader..."

"That red-eyed bear is said to be driven by a leader of the Reincarnation Sect, which is why those refugees are so bold."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li fell silent.

With chaos looming and the great edifice about to crumble, he had no doubt that someone, driven to despair, would raise their voice and become the spark that ignites the dry tinder.

I never expected it would be done through a religious sect.

"We haven't yet ascertained who specifically founded this church or where it was established, but what we do know is that the Reincarnation Church has already taken hold in Tonglu City..."

"I originally thought it wouldn't affect us for the time being..."

As Wang Hong spoke, he suddenly leaned closer and spoke in an even lower voice:

"But today, I saw people from the Samsara sect."