Huayu 93, I'm the ceiling of combat power from the moment I appear.

"Young man, I admire your confidence!"

Yu Hai's lips curled slightly, and then he began to demonstrate the Mantis Boxing on the spot.

Yuan Xiangren, who was standing next to him, widened his eyes instantly.

"This is... the authentic Seven Star Praying Mantis Fist?"

"This is a killing skill!"

There has been a persistent question online: Is Chinese martial arts really effective in combat?

From Bruce Lee to Jet Li, and then to Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, and Wu Jing.

In the movies, they are superheroes who can fly, disappear into the earth, and split rocks.

But in reality, they are just ordinary people who know a little bit of fancy moves. When faced with a kitchen knife, they can still be taken down with a single blow.

Jet Li once addressed these questions on a television program.

When he first started learning martial arts, he studied for a year and a half before feeling lost.

Because what his master taught him was how to cripple people.

For example, an opponent who is 1.8 meters tall, weighs 250 kilograms, and is all muscle could cripple a person, or even kill them, by striking them in any spot, with any force, and with just a few blows.

These were all taught by the master.

This was also the original intention behind the birth of martial arts.

To improve physical fitness?

nonexistent!

A martial art that can kill is a good martial art.

Those who are forbidden to kill have been killed by others over hundreds or thousands of years of tradition.

It's simply impossible for it to have survived.

It was only after the founding of the People's Republic of China that killing people became illegal, so martial arts began to transform from a killing technique into a sport for physical fitness.

After some modifications, it eventually became what many people see and talk about as a mere decoration.

However, Yu Hai's Seven Star Mantis Fist is not just for show; it is a real killing technique.

However, such a killing technique is more difficult and has more intricacies than mere showmanship.

There were many parts that Yuan Xiangren couldn't understand or remember at first.

Clearly, Yu Hai increased the difficulty of He Xi's test.

If we're talking about ordinary, fancy moves, then they're second- or third-rate martial arts.

Then this Seven Star Mantis Fist would be an unparalleled martial art.

It's not something an ordinary person can learn in just a glance or two.

Unless you're like Zhang Wuji, whose Ren and Du meridians are opened by the Nine Yang Manual, making it possible to learn anything quickly.

After finishing one take, Yu Hai didn't pause and did it a second time.

It took less than ten minutes to finish typing it twice.

But sweat was already beading on his forehead.

To make things more difficult for He Xi, he unleashed his true skills, putting in absolutely no effort with these two sets of punches.

"How's it going, young man? Have you learned it?"

Wiping away his sweat, Yu Hai turned to look at He Xi.

His face showed a hint of consideration and... expectation.

He Xi nodded.

"I wouldn't say I've mastered it, I'd say I've roughly."

After saying that, he took a step forward and imitated Yu Hai's posture, bending his arms in front of him, making fists with each hand, and only extending two fingers.

His entire arm instantly transformed into a mantis's massive blade.

At the same time, his eyes changed instantly.

No longer a sunny young man who smiles at everyone, but a praying mantis that keeps tilting its head, wanting to smash the head of its prey!

"hiss!"

With just a glance, Yuan Xiangren and the other martial arts instructors gasped in shock.

"That demeanor...it's just like Master Yu from earlier!"

"Yes, it's practically a one-to-one replica!"

"Could this Ah Xi have learned Mantis Kung Fu before? Who can turn into a mantis after just one lesson?"

"You're new to the crew, right? I've never heard of Xi Zai. He has a photographic memory and is a martial arts prodigy who can learn a set of punches after seeing it only twice?"

Across from He Xi, Yu Hai composed himself and carefully observed his every move.

Every wave of the hand, every kick, every dodge and turn, every change in eyes and expression.

After seeing all this, Yu Hai was truly astonished.

Because He Xi not only perfectly replicated his entire set of movements.

Even the changes in his movements and little habits caused by his previous injuries were perfectly replicated.

Just like... a photocopier!

"This is truly a martial arts prodigy!"

After He Xi finished his work and called it a day, Yu Hai stared intently at him.

It's like looking at a piece of gold that's gleaming silver.

"Ah Xi, right? Are you interested in joining the Dongshan Wushu Team?"

"I can guarantee that if you come, you'll be the next national martial arts champion!"

"Moreover, he's a champion in all martial arts categories!"

As Yu Hai spoke, he instinctively reached out and grabbed He Xi's arm.

"You absolutely must join the martial arts team!"

"Your absence would be a loss to the entire martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom!"

He Xi frowned involuntarily.

Go to the Dongshan Wushu Team, then compete in the national competition, and become the national Wushu champion.

Then I can apply for the title of Wuying-level athlete.

At last……

Debuting as an actor?

Playing the male lead?

To become Jet Li's successor?

This script... it feels kind of familiar.

Oh right, Zhao Wenzhuo and Wu Jing, weren't they just acting with this kind of script in mind?

Zhao Wenzhuo is even more handsome than Jet Li. In his debut film, he played the villain for Jet Li, rubbing Fang Shiyu and Chen Jialuo to the ground.

Finally, these two, lacking any sense of martial ethics, launched a sneak attack with gunpowder, which blew him into the air.

In his second film, he replaced Jet Li and starred in the sequel to Wong Fei-hung.

It can be said that she reached her peak right from her debut.

Wu Jing is even more impressive.

Her debut film was "Kung Fu Kid," directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Christy Chung, Sibelle Hu, and others.

He landed the male lead role right from the start; truly, his debut was his peak!

As a result, after their debut, both of them went downhill, downhill, and downhill again.

In the end, they all went down to the TV drama industry, and it took them many years to slowly gain some popularity.

Zhao Wenzhuo's first starring film, "Once Upon a Time in China IV," has been released, and he is currently filming "Green Snake."

Wu Jing is still in school, working hard towards his goal of becoming a national martial arts champion.

If He Xi goes to the Dongshan Martial Arts Team with Yu Hai, she will most likely get Wu Jing's script.

Let's play for a few years first.

Two and a half years later, leveraging the foundation of his relationship with Yuen Woo-ping, he starred in "The Kung Fu Kid's Love Trials".

In the end, with a total box office of HK$75 in Hong Kong Island, he successfully shattered his movie dream.

To become a low-class person who can only play supporting roles in movies or work in the TV drama industry.

What difference is there between him and now?

Wasting several years just for a few empty titles of national champion?

Moreover, the martial arts team is a place where seniority matters. After he goes there, he might have to go through a lot of messy and unpleasant things before he can compete.

Why make it so complicated?

I'm so bored I could die!

"Thank you for your high regard, Master Yu. I also hope to join the martial arts team to learn, improve together with everyone, and strive for honors together."

"However, I've already signed with Xu Ke Studio, and my boss probably won't give me a few years to not act and earn money, but instead to learn martial arts."

"unless……"

"The martial arts team can resolve my breach of contract penalty issue."

Yu Hai's brows twitched, and he said in a deep voice.

"How much is the penalty for breach of contract?"

He Xi extended one finger.

"One million Hong Kong dollars!"

Yu Hai sighed.

"I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous!"