Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

The hazy figure gazed at Cain, his tone profound.

“Cain… I regret having to do this to you, but there’s no other way. Just like all the alien races, and even all the progenitors, they are all innocent. The alien races don’t want their descendants to be aliens either, and some progenitors never had the desire to rule the world. But their innate abilities are enough to determine their stance. In my opinion, this is a compromise for a certain period of time.”

"The woman has no intention of justifying her actions. But please go back to where you belong... and hopefully never see you again."

"Beauty..." Cain's gaze was inexplicably calm. The hazy figure before him gave him no further chance to speak, shattering on its own and replacing it with a "door" radiating infinitely deep blackness.

Cain remained calm. Just moments ago, in a split second, he had seen through the real timeline the conspiracy between the hazy figure and Ji Chaoge.

"Ji Chaoge, you..."

Cain was not surprised by Ji Chaoge's betrayal. It wasn't that he thought Ji Chaoge would definitely betray him, but after seeing Ji Chaoge's memories, he wouldn't be surprised by any of his actions... He was capable of anything.

He simply hadn't expected that after Ji Chaoge began studying mysticism, the first person he would deal with would be him.

A tremendous force of temporal and spatial pull emanated from the pitch-black and deep 'door'.

This was the cloaked figure's backup plan. Upon obtaining the cloaked figure's destiny, Cain, the Divine Heart, and the 'Gate' were considered a single 'being', a trinity. Therefore, the cloaked figure's time reversal also caused changes to the Gate and Cain.

A tremendous force of spacetime pulled Cain, his body contorting as he was dragged back to the "gate." Ji Chaoge, with his profound knowledge of the occult, had a completely sound theory. The only exception was whether the hierarchical relationship between Cain and the progenitor was truly verifiable...

Cain, the God Heart with a hazy destiny, the Gate, the Trinity—not a single step can be wrong.

Without a door, even if Cain activated his ability, it would be useless... because the ability of the Obscure Figure is simply time reversal, not spatial reversal. For example, activating the ability on a broken egg can restore it to its state before it was broken. But it cannot reverse time to return it directly to the hen's body. In other words, even if Cain activated his ability, he would only revert to his current state; he wouldn't return to the door—not to mention that Cain couldn't possibly catch the Obscure Figure's attack head-on.

Cain is also indispensable... The gate is the hen, and Cain is the egg inside the hen. Activating the power on the hen allows the egg to reappear inside her. However, without Cain, the egg would be "created out of thin air," while the original egg might have already hatched into a new chick, but wouldn't return to the hen's body due to this time reversal. This is because the time reversal only applies to the hen at "that specific point in time," and has nothing to do with subsequent eggs.

In other words, neither the door nor Cain, taken individually, is useful; either there's another Cain outside, or Cain can't return to the door. But when they're together, Cain has to obediently go back. However, there's one last problem... The door and Cain are both higher beings, and the ability to blur figures doesn't work on them. What to do?

This brings us to the final crucial point: the heart of God.

She is the only vessel through which Cain can directly connect with her across the door. Because Cain came into this world through her, she, in a sense, is also part of the 'Mother Hen,' just like the door.

Ji Chaoge's research into the mysticism was so profound that it was astonishing. Through various means, he connected all the factors and regarded them as a 'one body', so Cain's state was also traced back... The hen and the egg were regarded as the same entity. Only in this way could Cain be truly sent back to the 'door'.

Several thin black bars extended from behind the 'door' and wrapped around Cain's body, pulling at his body and soul with tremendous force... He and the 'door' were one, and now he was forced to return to where he belonged.

At the same time, the fate of the hazy figure was also traced back... Ji Chaoge once said that normally, one of the hazy figure and the divine heart should survive, and he was right.

"You've lost... there's nothing more you can do."

The resurrected one spoke softly, declaring Cain's defeat.

"It seems so..."

Cain did not resist these tiny black bars. This power came from the door, from the great corrective force, and was irresistible. He, who could sense the truth, knew it perfectly well.

"What a brilliant idea! Ji Chaoge... You two are really bold to actually cooperate with him. Can't you guess what he's planning to do?"

Cain chuckled lightly, unconcerned.

"There's nothing I can do... I lost this time. That guy is quite the liar; I just can't outsmart him. The world is probably going to fall into his hands, which is a good thing... I'll be back. Next time I come back, I won't listen to anyone's sweet talk; I'll just send the world straight into the abyss of destruction."

The deep door gradually swallowed Cain. His face was calm, his silver hair shimmering. Despite uttering such fierce words as "destroy the world," his tone was as calm as if he were discussing afternoon tea with a colleague. He possessed eternal life, which meant that whatever he wanted to do would eventually come to pass.

"I hope we can meet again next time."

Cain bowed slightly, performing an elegant noble gesture, before calmly being swallowed by the boundless darkness.

Chapter 71 An Unexplained Bloodbath

"!"

In the villa of the border town, the old gentleman who had been trembling suddenly displayed amazing fighting power. After killing the ruthless bandit from the chaotic province who had kidnapped him, he charged towards Zhong Hongyu without stopping. His movements were swift and powerful, and his eyes were cold and resolute. His previous trembling and inconvenience were completely a pretense!

The sudden attack startled Zhong Hongyu; she hadn't expected things to develop in this way. However, she reacted quickly and displayed the formidable qualities expected of a martial artist, firing her gun with her left hand and drawing her sword with her right.

boom!

Zhong Hongyu reacted swiftly, a bullet already reaching the old man. Unfortunately, she was using the Type 05, known as the "Gun of Kindness," which was perfectly adequate against ordinary people, guaranteeing a capture alive. However, against a fellow martial artist, this gun proved particularly ineffective. The old man, in his advance, struck out with a palm, his internal energy surging, directly deflecting the bullet and simultaneously reaching Zhong Hongyu.

Zhong Hongyu knew that this kind of gun would not be effective at all. After firing one shot to distract the enemy, she cleanly and neatly discarded it and thrust her sword back. The tip of the sword gleamed coldly, and she was actually trying to take advantage of the slight advantage of the attack range.

In modern martial arts, there's a fighting style that could be loosely called the "blood-exchange" style. These fighters typically employ high attack speed and prefer to launch rapid attacks. Then, before either side has time to build up their inner energy barrier, they force a blood exchange, deciding the outcome in one strike. Ji Fenming can be considered the master of this style—is it because he's adept at blood exchange and seizing opportunities?

No, it's because no one who uses this fighting style can beat him.

Zhong Hongyu is definitely not suited for this playstyle. While its core seems to be high attack speed, it's actually all about health, and its applicability is limited. Physiologically speaking, it's unsuitable for women. Unless... the opponent is also a woman, or an elderly person or a child.

I'm talking to you! You old geezer in your seventies or eighties, do you even know what it means to be beaten by a novice? I'm losing blood, but you're dead!

Zhong Hongyu was taught Ying Qin Guan's simple fighting philosophy: no fighting style is suitable for everyone, and no fighting style is unsuitable for everyone. Take Ji Fen Ming, for example, who is the master of the blood-exchange style. However, when he exchanged blood with Ying Qin Guan, as a peerless master, he couldn't escape in the urban area. Back then, when Fei Cun Tan Ying met Ying Qin Guan, she was beaten and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Take Himura Dan Sakura for example. He's not suited for using his health to survive, but when surrounded, he might choose to use his health to kill two enemies first, easing the pressure on his numbers. In short, while everyone has their own preferred fighting style, how to actually fight depends on the situation on the ground.

Zhong Hongyu applied this very well. When she was ambushed, she did not show the slightest fear. Instead, she displayed a sharp will and amazing action. She was ready to fight the old man to the death. It is hard to imagine that this is an academic who is still in college. Even the Nephalem during her time as a special agent was like this.

There are many reasons why Zhong Hongyu has become like this. Her progress in martial arts has been slow, so she had to change her fighting style to make a breakthrough. Her classmates, however, are all standard academic fighters, and this style gives her a significant advantage. Besides, her experiences also play a role, as does the "Separation and Union Death Sword" passed down to her by Ying Qin Guan. Just from the name, you can tell what kind of sword technique it is—a true sword of certain death. Those who practice this sword technique, if they truly understand its intent, will gradually develop a fearless character.

The old man clearly hadn't expected Zhong Hongyu to pull such a move. He didn't have time to gather his inner energy barrier and barely managed to dodge a fatal blow. He was also a ruthless man. After being struck by the sword, he didn't retreat at all and instead slapped Zhong Hongyu away with a palm strike. Both of them suffered serious injuries after only exchanging one move!

When two ruthless individuals clash, the battles always end swiftly and brutally.

Who are you?!

Zhong Hongyu was sent flying more than ten meters away, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. She shouted angrily, her red hair flying, but the old man opposite her showed no intention of answering. He pounced on her, clearly intending to take Zhong Hongyu's life!

"It seems this is truly a fight to the death..."

Zhong Hongyu's eyes hardened. Her question just now was her last chance to communicate with each other. If they were willing to talk, then they could. But now, there was no other choice but to decide the winner or loser.

After exchanging a single blow, both sides gained a rudimentary understanding of each other's strength. Now, if they were to fight again, both would have a certain chance of winning. The one acting irrationally at this moment was Zhong Hongyu. If she could maintain a clear head, she would understand that the right thing to do was to run away. But even Ying Qin Guan and Ye Jiao Fang couldn't guarantee they would never make a mistake in battle, let alone Zhong Hongyu.

The old man gave her no time to think, and the two quickly engaged in a fierce battle, with swords flashing and shadows flying. After several more brutal exchanges of blows, the old man had several more bloody holes in his body, and Zhong Hongyu was also hit by two palms in succession. Not only did she spit out two mouthfuls of blood, but she also suffered internal injuries. Back then, Ye Jiaofang would rather have his arm severed than suffer internal injuries, which shows how threatening this state is to a martial artist.

If her opponent were a young man instead of an old man, Zhong Hongyu's defeat would be inevitable. But age has a huge impact on the abilities of non-mythical beings. If all the demi-humans Xun Jiang possessed were replaced with healthy, dispersed young men, not gathered in one family, do you think he would be threatened by Ji Chaoge?

—Even so, it will probably work in the end; Xunjiang will still have to deal with Cain's threat.

Zhong Hongyu ultimately benefited from her youth, remaining calm throughout. At the crucial moment, she decisively abandoned her sword, stepped forward, and used a claw strike to sever the old man's neck, ending the bloody battle.

The old man swayed a few times before finally collapsing, unwilling to accept his fate. He hadn't uttered a single word throughout.

Zhong Hongyu was panting heavily. Although the battle had been short, it had depleted her physical strength and internal energy. Fortunately, her injuries were not fatal.

"What's wrong with this old man? He's acting like a mad dog..."

Despite her victory, Zhong Hongyu still had plenty of doubts. She walked forward, attempting to search the person, but as she passed a section of the floor, she heard an unusual echo.

Although Zhong Hongyu hadn't undergone the same comprehensive special training as the Nephalem, she still possessed all the necessary common sense. Realizing something was wrong, she calmed herself down and searched carefully for a while, finally finding a hidden compartment.

Without hesitation, she stomped down hard.

Amidst heavy scraping sounds, a hidden door leading to the basement appeared before Zhong Hongyu.

"This is..?"

Chapter 72 One Against Three

From the time Ying Qin Guan entered the Imperial Academy a year ago until now, who has made the most progress?

There's no doubt that Ji Chao... cheated, so let's just forget about it.

Without a doubt, it's Fu Feihan.

The brothers Ji Chaoge and Ji Qiuming lack martial ethics, and the two brothers start using their ancestral powers. It's one thing for Ji Qiuming to directly reach the peerless level, but Ji Chaoge, whose martial arts foundation is almost zero, can also directly reach the peerless level. It can only be said that the ancestral destiny is a huge experience pack, allowing you to reach the maximum level in one click.

Aside from those two, Fu Feihan has undoubtedly made the most rapid progress.

Despite being a disciple of Ying Qin Guan, Zhong Hongyu studied various techniques, including application and cultivation methods, and even changed her fighting style, yet she remained a second-rate player. She fought a close battle with an old man and ultimately won by a small margin. If it were Fu Feihan, he could have decided the outcome in a single move, and his decision to let his opponent live or die would have been entirely in his hands.

He is indeed a genius.

But no matter how exceptionally talented someone is, that's not a reason to choose a one-on-two situation when they first enter the top tier.

He was facing the other two of the three souls, both veteran top-tier fighters. Although they had previously exhausted much of their inner energy and stamina in cooperating with Ji Fenming to besiege the Red Emperor, the advantage of fighting two against one was simply too great.

A martial artist typically employs only one strategy when facing multiple opponents: rapid attrition, eliminating a few first before considering the rest—they don't even consider situations where attrition fails. This is because the assumption is that they are a significant level higher than their enemies. If you ask, "What if you're the same level as your opponent?", then you're not in a position to engage in such a situation.

Run!

If anyone teaches anything about "one person fighting multiple opponents of the same level," don't hesitate to scold them; they're definitely misleading students.

This isn't some fantasy world. In fantasy worlds, levels are predetermined. While level affects combat power, other factors like equipment and skills also play a role. In other words, level is only one component of combat power. Here, however, in martial arts, level is artificially quantified. Unlike fantasy worlds, equipment, skills, and personal combat power all contribute to your final level. The idea of ​​someone of the same level fighting multiple opponents is as unreliable as challenging someone of a higher level.

—Or rather, the idea of ​​one fighting multiple opponents is even more unreliable. If a peerless master can defeat five ordinary top-tier masters, then it is predictable that an ordinary top-tier master would engage in a real-world combat simulation with one peerless master and five other top-tier masters.

Ten thousand times, in a one-on-one duel against a peerless master, maybe you can pull off a few surprise attacks. After all, everyone is fragile. If Himura Tan's inner energy barrier and immortal worms weren't there, one shot would be enough to kill him. There will definitely be a few times when a peerless master is careless and gets caught off guard. If you don't succeed ten thousand times, you'll succeed a hundred thousand times eventually.

But even if someone says they have a chance to win against five opponents, no one would agree that they could win; there's no question of them trying to steal a win.

Fu Feihan was naturally also severely suppressed.

He was confident he could defeat either of them, but fighting both at the same time was incredibly difficult. In just a few moves, he was already at a disadvantage and in grave danger. If neither of them had been at their peak condition, he would probably have been defeated by now.

Fu Feihan struggled to hold on, searching for a sliver of opportunity. He naturally understood how difficult it was to fight two opponents alone. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't have had a chance at all, but he possessed a deadly move... the Consciousness Slash.

In battles at the God-level, even the Consciousness Slash, which has undergone several reforms, or even the Space-Time Cutting, or other supporting skills, can only appear as auxiliary skills. This is because God-level opponents are already invincible, but against enemies outside the God-level realm, this move remains a near-unsolvable killing move.

If we could use it, it might turn the tide of the battle.

Fu Feihan wasn't very confident, but at this moment, the only option was to fight.

"Clang!"

A blinding flash of light, like a sharp weapon piercing one's eyes, was a skill Fu Feihan had occasionally grasped and developed on his own. He manipulated light through his inner energy, forcibly disorienting his opponent. He could be considered a youthful version of Ye Jiaofang, but in terms of method, intent, precision of control, and actual combat effectiveness, he paled in comparison. However, in a life-or-death battle, skills are only divided into two categories: those that work and those that don't.

The intense light exploded; such a move would be unbearable for most academic fighters, requiring them to close their eyes. But against seasoned elites who had weathered countless storms, it was clear they were still lacking. These elites would never close their eyes, unless they truly decided to give up, covering their entire bodies with an inner energy barrier—the latter being the only way to ensure their safety. The consumption of an inner energy barrier is enormous; covering one's entire body is a tactic of surrendering, a clear sign of giving up, and never seen in a life-or-death battle.

Fu Feihan naturally didn't expect this move to be able to control the two of them, but this move... was a combination technique!

His inner energy flowed, releasing a mixture of killing intent!

Consciousness Slash!

This intense light wasn't for control, but rather to "clear the scene." A master like Ying Qin Guan could manipulate killing intent and internal energy with ease, seamlessly blending illusion and reality to create an illusion that was indistinguishable from the real thing. Fu Feihan couldn't achieve that. His Consciousness Slash had a major weakness: the illusions it created were like a frame-dropping Skyrim game—one second the scene was one thing, then it froze, and suddenly it became a completely different scene. In real combat, the opponent could react instantly and quickly break the Consciousness Slash. Therefore, this intense light was needed to "clear the scene before the frame drop," making the illusions created by the Consciousness Slash seem plausible.

Therefore, Fu Feihan's extraordinary talent goes far beyond simply improving his strength rapidly; his practical combat skills are also astonishing. Ying Qin Guan's Consciousness Slash, when used by a top-tier fighter, had many imperfections. So he devised ways to perfect it himself, manipulating light and clearing the screen, completely overcoming the shortcomings of the Consciousness Slash in his hands.

"Humph!"

Youjing strained his eyes to face the bright light, never letting his guard down. Fu Feihan finally couldn't hold back any longer and revealed a slight opening. Youjing showed no mercy and his inner energy exploded like a mountain and a sea—he was sure that Fu Feihan had used up a lot of inner energy to control the light, and now was the perfect time to launch a strong attack!

A punch was thrown, its energy surging, and Fu Feihan also threw a punch... a punch?