93: Chapter 93 Lu Zheng Becomes an Apprentice

"You have come."

Master Bai An looked at the approaching Lu Zheng and slowly stood up, then led Lu Zheng toward a training hall within the school. Along the way, the old man's expression was solemn.

Precisely because he knew the terrifying nature of Lu Zheng's talent, he was worried. He worried that if everything was fake, his hope would once again be shattered.

"Come with me. Let me see exactly how much you have mastered of the Baji Fist so far."

"I already have a rough understanding of your talent. Based on your current situation, I will formulate a suitable training plan for you according to your level of mastery."

"Remember, you do not need to hide anything in front of me. As your coach, I will not harm you."

Inside the training hall, Lu Zheng stood before the old man. Upon hearing the coach's words, Lu Zheng nodded slowly and began to perform the fist technique in front of him once again.

This time, Lu Zheng did not hold back at all.

He displayed his true speed and insights.

By now, Lu Zheng's Baji Fist First Realm had reached the stage of proficiency; every punch and move carried a hint of special charm, and combined with that miraculous Breathing Technique, he seemed like a martial artist who had been immersed in the Dao for many years.

Master Bai An's breathing quickened. Although he had prepared himself mentally, he was still completely overwhelmed by Lu Zheng.

"To have actually reached..."

"The Realm of proficiency!"

"And only one day has passed!"

He was shocked, and words could no longer describe his current state of mind.

"Coach, I have finished."

After Lu Zheng finished the set of punches, Master Bai An snapped out of his shock and looked at Lu Zheng with a solemn gaze.

"Have you encountered Baji Fist before?"

"No, Coach. I only encountered it for the first time yesterday."

Master Bai An gasped.

"Hmm, have you told anyone else about this matter?"

"No."

Master Bai An let out a sigh of relief and then asked again.

"What does your body feel like after finishing a set of punches?"

"I feel a warm current appear, as if it is strengthening my body. I can feel that every time I practice, my body is getting stronger."

"Then, with your current stamina, how long can you keep going, or how many times can you complete the First Realm Fist Technique?"

"I don't know. I haven't counted, but every time I finish practicing, my body feels warm, and I feel like my stamina has been replenished. It's like the more I practice, the more excited I get."

Lu Zheng said slowly. This was his current situation, and he did not know why. Logically speaking, his body was already extremely powerful, but practicing martial arts always consumed stamina and would eventually be exhausted.

However, the reality was that as long as he practiced, his stamina would not be lost, but rather replenished, as if his stamina were endless.

"You don't know?"

Master Bai An muttered in his heart, then spoke again.

"Try practicing a few more times now until you feel tired."

Lu Zheng continued to practice, and watching him show no signs of fatigue, Master Bai An became increasingly alarmed. The way he looked at Lu Zheng was as if he were looking at a monster.

"Alright, I know what is going on now."

Lu Zheng stopped and looked at the coach.

"It should be due to your Physique. This is my first time seeing it. My guess is that your own recovery ability is extremely powerful, and coupled with the fact that Baji Fist itself guides external Spiritual Qi to strengthen the body..."

"Therefore, with the blessing of both, it produces an effect where one plus one is greater than two. The intake is greater than the output, which is why you don't feel tired."

"However, this situation should disappear when you start practicing the Second Realm Fist Technique."

"The Second Realm Fist Technique will consume much more of the human body's stamina and energy; it is far from comparable to the First Realm."

"However, this is already very good. The speed of breaking through the first stage will be greatly increased. I estimate that it won't take two months for you to break through to the second stage."

"But do not be arrogant. Back then, I only took one month to break through to the first stage."

Master Bai An spoke very calmly, but no one knew the shock within his heart. This kind of talent was the most terrifying he had ever seen to date.

He truly had the potential to become the number one person in the Martial Arts World in the future.

"By the way, the surprise I promised you will arrive in a few days. I will not go back on my word."

"However, there is one thing I need to tell you."

Seeing the coach's very serious expression, Lu Zheng realized that what the coach was about to say might be very important, and he became serious as well.

"Please go ahead, Coach."

"Now that you have stepped into the Martial Arts World, if you want to continue to Cultivate, the Baji Fist Second Realm is indispensable. Perhaps you could also give up practicing Baji Fist and switch to other fist techniques."

"However, my Baji Fist, while not necessarily the strongest, belongs to the extremely strong tier. I suggest you do not give it up."

"But there is one thing you need to know: the Baji Fist I possess is a sect Legacy, and it cannot be taught to outsiders casually."

"So, are you... willing to take me as your master and call me Master?"

"After taking me as your master, I will teach you everything I know. At the same time, I do not only possess this one martial Dao method of Baji Fist."

Master Bai An said slowly, looking at Lu Zheng. Although he had the idea of taking on a disciple before coming, he did not expect this day to come so soon.

Since that day, he had sworn never to take on another disciple, but he truly could not bear to see such a talented person buried here, nor could he bear to hand such a Genius over to someone else.

He also did not want his own martial Dao to vanish from the world; he wanted to add a Martial Arts War God to the human world.

Lu Zheng widened his eyes, not expecting the coach to suddenly say this.

He had originally thought that it would be very difficult for him to obtain the subsequent Baji Fist techniques, but now, as long as he agreed to the apprenticeship, everything would be within his grasp.

"Master, please accept this disciple's kowtow!"

Lu Zheng did not hesitate at all and knelt in front of Master Bai An.

In this kowtow, Lu Zheng had no complaints. Taking a master to learn an art has been a principle since ancient times, especially for a martial Dao with a lineage of Legacy.

"Good, good, good, good disciple."

Master Bai An laughed out loud, feeling very gratified. He helped Lu Zheng up, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Disciple, from now on, you are my, Master Bai An's, third disciple!"

Master Bai An's laughter filled the training hall; no one would dare believe that this was the sound emitted by an old man.

"Master, do I still have a Senior Brother and a second Senior Brother?"

"Where are they now?"

Lu Zheng asked with some confusion.

"Your second Senior Brother is currently also in Jianghai City. His name is Cheng Lixuan. He is a blockhead who only knows how to fight, but he is actually quite a good person. If you have any difficulties, you can look for your second Senior Brother."

"As for your Senior Brother... just pretend he no longer exists."

Master Bai An said slowly, and seeing that his master was unwilling to talk more about his Senior Brother, Lu Zheng did not ask further.

"Three days from now, the Apprenticeship Banquet!"

"I want to tell the Martial Arts World that you are my disciple!"

"Child, you need to know this: as long as I am alive for one day, as long as your master is still here, I will never allow you to suffer any grievances."

"Try your best to grow."