The Professional Rankings, in twelve volumes, each bearing the name of my lord.

Because Ma Feng left the group after Zhao Shanming and the others went to jail, his current condition is unknown.

We don't know if they're dead or alive.

Ma Feng failed to appear at the agreed time.

The students became anxious.

"The three-day deadline is almost up, we need to go out."

"We can't wait any longer! Martial Profound City is in complete chaos right now; there are even cannibalistic martial artists!"

"I almost got caught in the crossfire yesterday, but luckily I'm agile and fast."

Pang Liang waved his hand.

"Walk!"

Lin Ruqing said, "Wait, we should go back and look again."

Pang Liang scoffed, "What are you looking for! The trial's time limit is up. Do you want to stay in this illusion forever?"

"The illusion won't close for another seven days, so it's not a big deal if we leave a day or two later."

"If you want to search here, then take your time. Those who want to leave, come with me!"

After Pang Liang left, all the graduating students followed him.

Who the hell is Ma Feng? Who cares if he lives or dies?

Yuwen Hao hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He wanted to advise Lin Ruqing to stop looking; Ma Feng was already dead, what was the point of looking anymore?

Xu Kai, quick-witted as ever, stepped forward and said, "Sister Ruqing, Ma Feng might already be..."

Lin Ruqing raised her hand and said, "You guys go first, I'll look for it some more."

"But Captain Yue won't wait for you outside forever. He said that the Illusion Trial is inherently dangerous, and if you can't get out by the time limit, you're considered dead."

"It's alright, I'll definitely leave before dawn tomorrow. After you leave, contact the Lin family and have them arrange for someone to pick me up."

After saying this, Lin Ruqing dragged her giant hammer back to Wuxuan City.

Inside the city, martial arts practitioners and villains from the Blood Blade Sect were locked in a chaotic battle, with chickens flying and dogs barking about.

Lin Ruqing's seemingly delicate figure seemed to carry a certain sense of responsibility.

Song Gua has also left.

However, the one that left was a level 20 clone.

The main body is still in Wuxuan City.

Song Gua is still waiting for the final of the martial arts tournament.

He wants to complete the main storyline of the illusion in the finals!

The reason Song Gua didn't leave his clone here to conquer the illusion was because he thought of a problem.

If the clone completes the task, will the reward for clearing the illusion realm go to the clone?

Anyway, the illusion won't close for another seven days.

Fire Brother, Monkey Brother, and other clones can all fly, so there's no need to worry about falling into the dense fog area after leaving the illusion.

Once you fly into the fog zone, you can use the return scroll.

"Lin Ruqing hasn't left yet. I hope she can leave before dawn tomorrow, just as she said."

If Lin Ruqing stays too long, it will be troublesome if she goes out with me later.

After Song Gua left the illusion, he mounted Yue Sheng's mount, Zi Yuan.

Zi Yuan counted the number of people and said, "It seems two of you have died."

Yue Sheng inquired about the situation, and Pang Liang replied, "Ma Feng's whereabouts are unknown. Lin Ruqing is unwilling to come out and insists on staying inside to search."

Yue Sheng glanced at the beam of light, which had shrunk somewhat.

"I have to return to the capital tonight and can't wait any longer. Lin Ruqing will be picked up by someone from the Lin family. Let's go back to the city first."

Zi Yuan rode the clouds and mist, admiring the comics presented by Yuwen Haoxin, and led everyone back to Yunshan City.

Within the Cloud Mountain Illusion Realm.

Time flew by and the next day arrived.

After two days of encirclement and capture, the Blood Blade Sect villains in the city were basically wiped out.

The martial arts tournament was able to continue.

Song Gua sent out his clone to track Lin Ruqing and report back.

Lin Ruqing hadn't left yet.

She didn't leave before dawn as she had said, but instead stayed in the city to look for Ma Feng.

"No, this Holy Mother might be determined to see her alive or dead."

If I complete the main quest, the illusion will disappear.

That's like seeing someone swimming naked when the tide goes out; they'll be exposed.

Song Gua arranged for a group of clones to return to the bamboo forest maze from the first day to search for Ma Feng's body.

He himself then began the martial arts tournament's arena competition.

Because Lin Ruqing was still in the city, Song Gua used Monkey King's power to change his appearance when he went on stage to compete.

Anyway, he crushed everyone in every match, and it didn't take him much time at all.

Once the power of unity is activated, the attributes of the Song hexagram become an unassailable existence in this world.

With an absolute advantage in strength and speed, victory can be achieved easily.

Round of 64, Round of 32, Round of 16, Round of 8...

Song Gua and Liang Xiao met in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, the clones sent to the bamboo forest found Ma Feng's body, brought him back to the city, and dumped him on Lin Ruqing's inevitable route.

Lin Ruqing saw that Ma Feng's body was dismembered and even smelled bad, and she felt a pang of pity.

"Ma Feng seems to have been dead for a long time. Why is his body suddenly here?"

The government officials came to dispose of the body.

Lin Ruqing shook her head, stopped thinking about it, and walked towards the city gate.

"You old thief, Lin Ruqing is gone! She's already left the illusion!"

On the stage, Song Gua removed the mask from his face.

Liang Xiao looked closely and said in surprise, "My benefactor? It's you?"

"Make your move, Liang Xiao! Use your strongest martial arts!"

Liang Xiao got into a fighting stance.

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony. Please feel free to offer your guidance!"

One minute later.

Liang Xiao, bruised and battered, was completely bewildered after being trampled under Song Gua's feet.

Did this benefactor invite me to the martial arts tournament just so he could beat me up in public?

"Is this your strongest martial art?"

"My benefactor, I've typed out everything I know, but I haven't even managed to touch a single hair on your head..."

"No, you'll get even better."

"I really..."

Liang Xiao thought of something.

Song Gua loosened his legs, allowing him to get up and prepare.

"Again."

The audience booed.

"What are you doing! The fight's already over, why are you still fighting!"

"The outcome is so obvious, why even bother fighting!"

"Who is this Song Gua? What's his background? What school or sect does he belong to? How can he be so strong? He's been crushing his opponents all the way through."

Liang Xiao ignored the noise and focused intently on gathering his inner strength.

suddenly.

A faint light shone around him.

"ha!!"

With a loud shout, Liang Xiao crossed his palms in front of him and unleashed a white beam of light towards Song Gua.

Song Gua activated his shield skill, casually flicking his wrist to easily block Liang Xiao's attack and bounce it into the air.

The audience was completely silent.

"What was that just now?"

"What did Liang Xiao produce from his hands?!"

"Is he the same kind of fire demon who caused havoc at the Zhu family a few days ago?"

"Is this move very powerful? Song Gua easily deflected it; it doesn't seem that impressive."

Liang Xiao was stunned.

"Impossible... Although I'm not proficient in this martial art, it's incredibly powerful. Once unleashed, it should be able to shatter rocks and break metal from a distance!"

Upon closer reflection...

My benefactor can fly and breathe fire, so it's normal that I can't beat him.

The Song hexagram spoke.

"Do you think that unleashing your internal energy will make it more powerful?"

Only when internal energy is combined with a strong physique can it produce the most powerful martial arts!

Releasing internal energy outwards is putting the cart before the horse and going in the opposite direction!

Liang Xiao, you have great talent, don't waste your time on the wrong things!

Liang Xiao nodded, finally understanding why his benefactor had made him participate in the competition and why he had beaten him up.

"My benefactor's physique is unparalleled in the world. Even if I attack with all my might, I cannot defeat you."

We martial artists should indeed prioritize our physical well-being.

This is precisely the spirit that Elder Wu Xuan embodied when he founded martial arts—strengthening the body and improving health.

At that moment, everything around us rippled like water.

"Success! The illusion is about to disappear!"

As everything in the illusion was about to disappear, Song Gua thought of something.

"Oh, right, the Great Rejuvenating Pill!"

At this point, there's no need to worry about following the social rules of the fantasy world anymore.

Song Gua sprinted at full speed and snatched the Great Rejuvenating Pill from the prize display box.