Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

"How did this kid learn his external martial arts? He's so tough."

The martial arts instructors in the stands had already noticed the problem, so Liu Hong would only notice it even faster.

Although he was dominating Chen Yi, the opponent's counterattacks couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes.

But no matter how he threw punches, no matter where he hit, he couldn't knock Chen Yi down.

However, as time went on, Chen Yi's injuries looked more and more serious, and his skin was covered in bruises and contusions. It was only a matter of time before he was knocked down.

It's already a shameful thing for a martial arts master to be a level below in a bone-forging battle and have to grind for ages to win.

"Brother Chen, it must be tough holding on. Why don't you just admit defeat? I'm a level above you, so losing to me isn't shameful," Liu Hong said in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"Master Liu, how can we give up halfway? I never admit defeat. Either Master Liu beat me down, or we'll draw." Chen Yi squeezed out the words through gritted teeth.

Even with resistance attributes and health regeneration, he was still struggling against continuous heavy blows.

"Then let's fight." Liu Hong sensed Chen Yi's toughness and said nothing more.

The only difference was that the speed of his punches increased slightly.

Chen Yi shielded his face with his arm, but his gaze was fixed ahead through the arm.

There, the panel text appeared.

[You received personal instruction from a dirty martial arts master and realized your shortcomings.]

[You have acquired sensory instincts.]

[Level: Not yet learned.]

[Proficiency: 700/1000.]

The reason they stubbornly refused to admit defeat was not because they had any special insistence on showing any tough guy style.

Instead, after he fought with Liu Hong, a message popped up on the panel, telling him that he was receiving guidance.

Perceptual instincts require a thousand levels of proficiency just to learn.

This shows that this is definitely a superior skill, unlike any other martial art.

In terms of fighting style, Chen Yi was confident that even if there was a gap, he would not be beaten to the point where he couldn't even fight back.

Then the problem must lie in this sensory instinct.

All of Liu Hong's attacks on him were judged as close instruction, and his proficiency in perceiving instincts increased visibly.

So even if he has to tough it out, Chen Yi will persevere until he learns to perceive instincts.

In the following moments, in order to end the fight quickly, Liu Hong threw each punch with greater force and speed.

Chen Yi's skin began to be scraped by the punches, and soon his body was covered in blood.

Even so, he showed no intention of admitting defeat.

The arguing in the stands had ceased, and the martial artists watched the battle on the arena in silence.

If their previous silence was due to Chen Yi's overwhelming strength in defeating the Bone Forging Martial Master with a single move, which shocked them, then their silence was understandable.

So now, we must respect Chen Yi's martial will.

Even though this person is somewhat arrogant in his speech, his martial arts will is absolutely unquestionable.

When encountering a martial arts master of a higher level, they dare to issue a challenge.

Even when faced with an opponent they could not defeat, they had no intention of admitting defeat; all they wanted was to fight to the very end.

If it were just that, it wouldn't be so bad.

Unfortunately, there were several Bone Forging Martial Masters who had admitted defeat ahead of them.

This comparison makes Chen Yi's martial arts will appear even purer.

At the edge of the arena, several Bone Forging Martial Masters remained. They had only intended to say some flattering words after Liu Hong dealt with Chen Yi, since it was rare to see a Martial Master of such a high level.

Unexpectedly, the battle reached a stalemate.

At the same time, they also noticed that the martial arts masters in the stands were looking at them with increasingly strange eyes.

The faces of the several bone-forging martial artists turned red, as if they were on fire.

"The battle here is beyond our control. The sparring is over, and the outcome won't affect Chen Yi's establishment of the martial arts school. We should leave now."

"Yes, yes, let's go first."

The bone-forging martial artists could no longer bear the gaze and quickly left the scene.

pat, pat.

Drops of blood fell onto the arena, staining the area red.

Even Liu Hong was slightly moved by this scene, never expecting Chen Yi's martial will to be so tenacious.

"It's been a long time since I've met a junior so devoted to martial arts, especially one who practices a heterodox style that's difficult to advance in, yet has still managed to reach the Bone Forging Realm."

If he were to return to the right path, he might have a chance to climb towards the Grandmaster realm. If, in the current situation, another Grandmaster could emerge…”

Liu Hong let out a breath.

Such a promising talent shouldn't be pushed too hard.

It doesn't matter if he loses some face; when Chen Yi reaches a higher level in the future, he will naturally regain that face.

After a moment's thought, Liu Hong quickly made a decision.

He said in a low voice, "Brother Chen, my cultivation level is higher than yours, so this is an unfair competition. It's quite remarkable that you've been able to persist for so long. How about we end in a draw?"

A newcomer challenges a senior, a master at the Bone Forging Realm, but the final result is a draw.

If this gets out, it will definitely be a shocking story.

Both his fame and status in the martial arts world will rise significantly.

In Liu Hong's view, this was a deal with only benefits and no drawbacks, so Chen Yi would definitely agree.

When Liu Hong made the suggestion, Chen Yi grinned, revealing a mouth full of blood that looked quite gruesome.

"Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but let's fight to the very end."

As he spoke, he glanced at the text on the panel.

Perceptual instinct.

Level: Not yet learned.

Proficiency: 947/1000.

With my proficiency level about to increase, how could I possibly stop playing?

Even if Liu Hong admits defeat, he will continue to fight.

"I understand your will. I thought that being afraid of losing would damage your martial arts will, but now it seems that difficulties will only further temper your martial arts heart."

That's right. How could a martial artist be defeated by failure? True martial artists are not afraid of failure.

Liu Hong said, somewhat moved.

Once upon a time, he was also a martial artist like that.

It's just that he's getting old and there's no hope of breaking through to a higher realm, so he's started to weigh the pros and cons.

Chen Yi's unwillingness to admit defeat reminded him of his younger self.

"What is that old man saying?"

Chen Yi was a little confused, wondering why Liu Hong suddenly got so worked up, and what was he so passionate about.

But no matter what, it's a good thing as long as he's still willing to play.

Chen Yi covered his head and continued to endure another round of beatings.

Each time, he was knocked back and staggered, blood splattering on the ground.

Previously, Liu Hong had intentionally held back, but after understanding Chen Yi's "Martial Arts Heart," he no longer held back and beat Chen Yi until he was covered in blood.

He planned to keep beating Chen Yi until he collapsed.

As for Chen Yi's retaliation, he didn't take it to heart.

The difference between the Digestion Refining Realm and the Bone Forging Realm is no longer simply about strength and speed.

It's a difference in perception, not a difference in understanding.

It was as if one had eyes and the other did not.

No matter how high your strength and speed are, if your senses are suppressed and you can't touch your opponent, it's all in vain.