Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

Chapter 68 The True Genius

Qi Wence chuckled and gestured for Qu Jiuge to step forward. He introduced, "This is my disciple, Qu Jiuge. He recently broke through to a higher level, so I brought him here to broaden his horizons. Little Jiu, greet Master Xia of the Overlord Spear Martial Arts School."

Qu Jiuge immediately cupped his hands in greeting and bowed slightly, saying, "This junior greets Master Xia!"

Xia Chengyan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Qu Jiuge several times: "Good! Truly, heroes emerge from among the young. You are the first to be accepted as a disciple by Master Qi Er. Your future is limitless!"

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He couldn't help but take a few more glances at Qu Jiuge.

At Qingshan Martial Arts School, it has always been Qi Qingshan who accepts disciples.

I have never heard of Qi Wence taking on disciples.

This sudden acceptance of a disciple made him wonder what was so special about Qu Jiuge that made Qi Wence, who never accepted disciples, make an exception.

Qu Jiuge bowed again, saying, "Master Xia is too kind. I am unworthy of such praise."

Xia Chengyan smiled and nodded.

and many more!

That breathing—such a restrained aura, could it be the Inner Strength Realm?

Xia Chengyan was taken aback and raised an eyebrow slightly.

At this moment, a disciple next to him leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Master, I know Qu Jiuge. He joined the Qingshan Martial Arts School about half a month ago, or maybe a month ago. In short, he hasn't been practicing martial arts for long, and he's probably just entered the Qi and Blood Realm."

"What?!"

Xia Chengyan was suddenly stunned, his eyes widening in surprise.

More than half a month ago?

Or a month ago?

Are you kidding me!

He had just determined that Qu Jiuge might be at the Inner Strength Realm when his own disciple told him that Qu Jiuge had only been a disciple of the Qingshan Martial Arts School for at most a month.

Did he have a master before joining the Qingshan Martial Arts School?

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Xia Chengyan asked in a low voice.

"No, he's just an ordinary person," the disciple replied, shaking his head.

Xia Chengyan's heart trembled violently.

Without a master, an ordinary person can enter the Qingshan Martial Arts School for a maximum of one month and go from nothing to stepping into the Inner Strength Realm.

Are you kidding me?

He couldn't help but glance at Qu Jiuge again, his eyes almost unable to hide the surprise and doubt in them. His lips moved slightly, but in the end he didn't say anything more.

But his gaze seemed to see right through Qu Jiuge, inside and out.

This is a truly terrifying genius!

"Master, what's wrong?"

Shen Feiyi asked in a low voice, glancing towards the Qingshan Martial Arts Hall.

"It's nothing."

Xia Chengyan shook his head, picked up the teacup in front of him, gently scraped the floating tea leaves with the lid, and took a small sip.

Although he was shocked by Qu Jiuge's terrifying talent of achieving the Inner Strength Realm in just one month, there are also strong and weak Inner Strength Realms.

Having a fast cultivation speed is one thing.

Whether the foundation is solid or not is another matter.

With Shen Feiyi's current cultivation level at the late stage of the Inner Strength Realm, her spear technique has been passed down to him in seven or eight parts.

Apart from Han Zhou of Zhentian Martial Arts School, absolutely no one can rival him.

We can't get first place.

Getting second place is no problem at all.

As for Qu Jiuge, his cultivation time is too short. Although his cultivation level has increased rapidly, what about his martial arts skills?

In just over a month, to be able to master a martial art to a certain extent is already a remarkable talent, let alone to spar with seasoned veterans who have been practicing for many years.

Such a genius may shine brightly in the next Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament.

But he wasn't selected this year.

but.

With Qu Jiuge's appearance, Qingshan Martial Arts School should be able to avoid becoming a bottom-tier school.

I hope everything goes well for them.

Xia Chengyan was still somewhat grateful to Qingshan Martial Arts School.

As time went on, more and more martial arts schools, security escort agencies, and independent martial artists entered the venue, their footsteps, greetings, and the creaking of chairs being moved blending together.

Those pairs of eyes kept scanning, some with excitement, some with hostility.

Many eyes also fell on Qi Xiuyuan, with a hint of amusement in their gazes.

"Huh? Isn't this Master Qi the Second? Where is Master Qi today?"

A burly, bearded warrior strode over and bowed to Qi Wence.

Qi Wence returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "My elder brother is in seclusion to break through the Nine Bone Ringing Technique and has not yet emerged from seclusion, so I am taking his place and bringing the disciples out to broaden their horizons. It is indeed a rare guest that the Hongmen Master has appeared here."

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Upon hearing this, the burly man raised his thick eyebrows and a smile appeared on his face.

"Then I must congratulate Master Qi on his further improvement in skill."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the burly man turned and left with several young disciples behind him. Each of the disciples was broad-shouldered and muscular, with steady steps, clearly demonstrating their solid lower body skills.

"This man is named Hong Tianxiao, the leader of the Iron Fist Sect. Although the Iron Fist Sect cannot compare with the three major sects of Emei, Tangmen, and Qingcheng, it is still well-known in the Yizhou region. In particular, their Hundred-Forged Iron Fist can withstand weapons and is extremely powerful."

Qi Wence explained.

"They had never participated in the Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament before, so I don't know why they came this time."

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Qi Xiuyuan was also seeing the Iron Fist Sect members participating in the martial arts competition for the first time, so he couldn't help but take a second look.

"Master, could it be that the reward this time is too generous, which is why the Iron Fist Sect was attracted?"

"Qu Jiuge asked."

Qi Wence nodded slightly: "It's possible. If you encounter the Iron Fist Sect, try to avoid direct confrontation. This is not cowardice, but rather playing to your strengths and avoiding your weaknesses, which is the only way to defeat them."

,"yes!

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Qi Xiuyuan and the others nodded slightly.

Qi Wence spared no effort in introducing the other martial artists to them, but this Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament had quite a few unfamiliar faces.

Some of them didn't even recognize Qi Wenze.

but.

He still pointed out the top experts who were seated. Each of them had a calm and restrained aura. They sat there like a deep pool, motionless, yet they did not dare to be underestimated.

These people are all masters of the Bone-Ringing Technique!

"Second Master, the people from Zhentian Martial Arts School have arrived!"

Xu Yi said in a deep voice.

Pang Qing, along with Han Zhou, Pang Yilie, and others, passed by the front of the Qingshan Martial Arts School.

Pang Qing, dressed in a black robe, had a gloomy face. He coldly glanced at the people of Qingshan Martial Arts School with his sharp eyes, then walked away without a second thought.

Han Zhou followed behind Pang Qing, his gaze sweeping across the room before landing on Qi Xiuyuan. He deliberately grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth, like a wolf eyeing its prey.

"Qi Xiuyuan, I told you, if I meet you on the stage at this Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament, I will beat you into a dead dog and make you unable to get up."

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His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone around him to hear.

These people all turned their heads.

Some people looked on with expressions of anticipation, while others frowned slightly.

"asshole!"

Xu Yi gritted his teeth in anger, his fists clenched, but he was grabbed by Qi Xiuyuan as soon as he took a step forward.

"Junior Brother Xu, if you're bitten by a mad dog, are you going to bite it back?"

Xu Yi was furious, but upon hearing Qi Xiuyuan's words, he couldn't help but smile.

"What the eldest brother says is true."

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"snort!

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Han Zhou snorted.

"Xu Yi, I heard you've broken through to the Inner Strength Realm. You'd better pray you don't run into me, otherwise, I won't mind making you the second Lin Hu."

He deliberately emphasized the name Lin Hu, as if rubbing salt into a wound.

Xu Yi simply snorted.

Han Zhou, having failed to gain any advantage, turned and left.

Qi Wence took a sip of tea, his gaze already withdrawn from the people at Zhentian Martial Arts School, and calmly continued to give instructions.

"The people I just introduced are all well-known masters in Yizhou. You should remember their appearance and martial arts specialties so that you won't suffer losses if you encounter them in the future."

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