Sha Zhu's Rebirth in the Courtyard: Starting with Hitting Someone in the Head

Chapter 430 Martial Arts Champion, A Young Man's Brilliance

At the National Stadium, five days of intense martial arts competitions were held on four standard rope skipping platforms. The arena was packed with people, and applause and cheers rose and fell. Martial arts masters from all over the country competed on the same stage, and every match was a true test of skill.

A few people in the front row of the stands were watching with great concentration.

He Yuzhu's gaze fell on the contestants in the arena. In the past three years, Chinese martial arts have developed well, and many new talents have emerged in the Ming Jin group.

Sitting on the right was Xu Damao, who loved to join in the fun his whole life. At this moment, his eyes were wide open, and he wouldn't look away from the stage for a moment.

On the left is Zhou Heming, with gray hair and an upright posture. Even when sitting, his back is straight, exuding the robust aura of a martial artist. He is almost seventy years old this year, and seeing the vibrant development of Chinese martial arts, his face is full of smiles.

The final of the Mingjin group competition has just ended, and the rankings of all the young members of the He family have been finalized.

Xu Damao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Brother Zhu, these kids really change every year! Three years ago they were nervous during the competition, but this year they're absolutely insane!"

Zhou Heming nodded in agreement, eager to comment: "Old Xu, you're just an outsider watching the show. Even if the kids at the martial arts schools outside learn two or three different styles of Chinese martial arts, they're all separate moves and can't be combined into one."

That hit the nail on the head.

The He family is different; their children have unparalleled conditions for learning martial arts. In addition, they are all promising talents who have endured hardship since childhood and possess pure hearts, which is why they have developed skills that are rarely seen by others.

He Yuzhu smiled faintly and spoke up.

"The moves are easy to learn, but integrating them is the hardest. There are countless martial artists in the world, but most of them are trapped in the moves their whole lives. Old Zhou and I teach them to dismantle and integrate martial arts, to turn the strengths of various schools into their own."

As they were speaking, the rankings were announced.

He Tie won the championship in the Mingjin group. He Mu won the third place.

Fourth place: He Shi.

Fifth place: He Lin.

Sixth place: He Jingning.

He Jingyuan is eighth.

He Jingnian is the thirteenth.

Xu Damao's eyes lit up, and he immediately slapped his thigh in admiration.

"Wow! Jingning is amazing! She fought her way through hundreds of male contestants and is better than most of them. She's really brought honor to the He family!"

Zhou Heming saw things very clearly and sighed softly, "What's most admirable about this child is her mindset. Women are inherently at a disadvantage in terms of physical strength, but she remained calm and composed throughout, never resorting to brute force. She won entirely through her agility, rhythm, and skill. Any other girl her age would have panicked and given up long ago."

"There are also four children: Iron, Wood, Stone, and Forest."

Zhou Heming continued his comments, his tone full of approval. "Three years ago, their fighting style was stiff and full of flaws. This year, they have completely transformed. Their offensive and defensive coordination, on-the-spot tactical adjustments, and power control are incredibly mature. This achievement is the result of their hard work day after day."

He Yuzhu nodded slightly, his tone calm. "Being neither arrogant nor impatient, and maintaining a calm attitude towards winning and losing—this is the most important mindset for martial arts practitioners. Rankings are secondary; being able to learn and grow through experience in the ring is more important than winning a championship."

With the Ming Jin group competition coming to a complete close, the atmosphere in the arena heated up once again, and everyone's attention was focused on the An Jin group competition, which had the highest level of prestige.

The Dark Force Group brings together top fighters from across the country, each with extensive combat experience and profound skills. It is the strongest and most fiercely competitive group in this tournament.

Soon, the results for the third place in the Dark Force group were announced—He Jing'an.

Xu Damao's face was full of joy as he turned to look at He Yuzhu.

"My eldest grandson is amazing! So steady! So steady! He didn't stand out or try to be aggressive the whole time, yet he still managed to break into the top three among the nation's top competitors. This kid's character is truly admirable. He's made the Xu family proud!"

Zhou Heming wholeheartedly agreed. "Jing An's greatest strength is his stability. While his foundation in the middle stage of internal strength isn't the most outstanding in terms of talent, his ability to adapt and apply his skills is extremely strong. He uses hard strength to break through when facing soft techniques, and he uses soft strength to deflect force when facing strong attacks, adapting to the fighting style of all opponents. It's well-deserved that he got third place."

He Yuzhu looked at his eldest grandson, who was calmly leaving the stage, and his face was full of smiles.

"He doesn't seek speed or ferocity, but rather steady and meticulous progress. This kind of temperament is very good and suitable for a long-term career in martial arts."

The final focus of the entire event was on the arena for the Dark Force Group finals.

He Yang stepped onto the stage to face a veteran top master who had dedicated decades to martial arts. Three years ago, at the first National Martial Arts Competition, He Yang was a novice, young and inexperienced, and only managed to reach eighth place in the Dark Force group. He remembered that regret for three whole years.

On the ring, the two exchanged blows for dozens of rounds.

The veteran player was experienced and skilled, with a good balance of offense and defense. He firmly controlled the pace of the game in the early stages, and the game was deadlocked for a period of time.

In the stands, Xu Damao's palms were sweating as he nervously asked, "That veteran player on the other side is really amazing. Can He Yang hold his own?"

Zhou Heming, however, remained calm and his gaze was resolute. "Just relax. He Yang is following the path of Sun Lutang, the Tiger-Headed Junior Guardian, who excels at protracted battles and attrition."

The old master's strength lay in his profound internal energy, but his weakness lay in his rigid, unchanging techniques and routines over decades. He Yang had long seen through this; now, by honing his skills against an opponent, victory was only a matter of time.

Sure enough, after the stalemate, the old boxer's stamina declined, and his moves became sluggish and unpredictable.

He Yang seized the fleeting opportunity, quickening his pace and pressing forward relentlessly. By simply using footwork to block and dismantle his opponent's rhythm, he disrupted theirs.

After several rounds, the veteran fighter lost his balance, his footwork faltered, and he was forced to leap off the ring ropes.

The referee raised his hand and announced loudly, "He Yang, National Champion of the Dark Strength Group, 2nd National Martial Arts Championship!"

A thunderous applause erupted, sweeping across the entire stadium.

Xu Damao beamed with joy and cheered repeatedly.

"Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! He Yang managed to force his opponent out of the ring without injuring anyone—that's even more impressive!"

Looking at the tall and upright teenagers on the stage, Zhou Heming was deeply moved.

"With top-notch talent, a willingness to dedicate himself to rigorous training, and personal guidance from his boss, he has mastered martial arts to a point of complete understanding and unity. No one deserves this championship more than him. At such a young age, he has reached the pinnacle of internal strength and won the championship; his future is limitless."

He Yuzhu looked at his spirited youngest son on the stage, a gentle smile in his eyes.

"It's just a small victory at this stage. Winning or losing in the ring is trivial; true growth is about breaking through your own limitations and surpassing your past achievements."

The competition has come to a complete close, and all 66 members of the He family who participated have submitted their results, winning both the Ming Jin and An Jin championships.

There are also established players who secured top three spots, and younger players who are steadily growing.

In the stands, a group of veteran martial arts performers from all over the country gathered together, whispering and full of envy as they watched the young members of the He family fill the arena.

"Now I finally understand that techniques are always static. I never imagined that by combining them, everyone could forge their own path in martial arts."

"It's not that simple. They have renowned teachers, innate talent and a strong work ethic, and their skills have improved generation after generation. The He family is truly remarkable!"

Zhou Heming listened to the surrounding discussions and turned to look at He Yuzhu.

"Mr. He, you have single-handedly supported the future of Chinese martial arts. New generations of martial artists have emerged throughout the world; your contribution is unparalleled."

He Yuzhu shook his head slightly, his gaze falling on the young athletes. "I'm just paving the way. The truly formidable ones are these kids who are willing to endure hardship and uphold the way of martial arts."

"Don't be arrogant in victory, don't be discouraged in defeat; learn from both triumphs and setbacks. Only then can the spirit of martial arts be passed down."