94: Chapter 94: The news spread, causing shockwaves!

Under the cover of night, Lu Zheng walked home from school, feeling somewhat reluctant to leave.

Master is truly Master.

His understanding of the Dao of martial arts is simply inhuman; any confusion I encounter in martial arts is quickly resolved under his guidance.

In just one day, I have benefited immensely from the fist techniques of the First Realm of Baji Fist.

Even though I haven't practiced the techniques many times, the harvest has been bountiful.

[Host]: Lu Zheng

[Ability]: Awakening

[Skills]: Digestion Enhancement, Perception, Sharpness, Hardening, Command.

[Martial Arts]: Baji Fist First Realm (Entry Level 50%)

[Combat Power]: 150

[Spirit]: 75

[Divinity Points]: 163

Currently, Lu Zheng's combat power has reached 150 points. This morning, it was only 138 points; he had gained 12 points in a single day.

This is entirely due to the Baji Fist martial art.

Only now did Lu Zheng realize that practicing fist techniques not only enhances one's Physique and combat power, but Baji Fist itself is an extremely formidable offensive art.

Even without the aspect of enhancing Physique, training Baji Fist to the extreme would still grant one immense combat power.

Lu Zheng found himself increasingly filled with curiosity about the Dao of martial arts.

Watching Lu Zheng leave, Master Bai An felt his shock deepening. Only he knew just how terrifying his disciple's talent was.

A mere hint from him was all it took; without needing further explanation, Lu Zheng would understand.

And most importantly, his previous assessment was wrong. Perhaps Lu Zheng wouldn't even need two months; he might be able to achieve a Breakthrough from the First Rank to the Second Rank in just a month and a half.

This speed is simply inconceivable—unprecedented and likely never to be repeated.

Back then, it took him a whole year, and although the Spiritual Qi wasn't as dense at that time, the resources he had back then were incomparable to what is available now.

"Sigh, if I hadn't been injured, perhaps I could have provided a better environment for this child, Lu Zheng, and protected him as he grew."

"But now, my injuries are getting worse and worse."

"It is also our fault, us old fellows, for being useless. Our progress in strength has slowed down, causing us to be surpassed by the increasingly powerful ability users and other Evolvers."

"The limited resources have all been carved up, leaving very little for us martial artists."

Master Bai An looked out the window and sighed slowly. At the beginning of the Spiritual Energy Revival, they, the martial artists, were the first to perceive everything and began their evolution, once becoming the nation's top combat force.

They fought against Evolved Beasts and protected their regions.

The name "martial artist" was once at the height of its glory.

Later, as the Spiritual Energy Revival intensified, more and more Evolvers appeared like bamboo shoots after rain, with ability users being the most prominent among them.

Ability users progressed in strength extremely quickly and possessed immense potential. In a short time, they surpassed martial artists to become a new force, becoming the Chinese Government's top combat power, and even the primary combat power of the entire world.

The ability user faction became dominant.

Out of ten parts of resources, less than one part would end up in the hands of martial artists. Under such circumstances, the environment for martial artists became increasingly difficult.

If not for the Government's intervention to curb the suppression by ability users, perhaps they, the martial artists, wouldn't have even lasted until now.

And once these old folks grow old and die in battle one by one, martial artists will eventually be dispersed and disappear completely.

"But child, you don't need to worry. All these years of fighting weren't for nothing."

"Before I finish passing on all my skills to you, I will absolutely not die."

"I don't have much time left. I will give you one final push, to send you into the blue clouds, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the heavens!"

A moment later, a piece of news spread throughout the Martial Arts World: Grandmaster Jiquan, Master Bai An, one of the eight Grandmasters who had been silent for a long time, had taken on a new disciple.

The Apprenticeship Banquet would be held in three days.

The location: Jianghai City.

After the news spread, the entire Martial Arts World became somewhat lively. Grandmaster Jiquan was a veteran martial artist and one of the pillars of the Martial Arts World.

Upon hearing the news, many old folks revealed a hint of a smile; it seemed that Grandmaster Jiquan had finally moved on from that previous incident.

Perhaps his physical condition had improved significantly, and since he had the heart to take on a disciple, the situation in their Martial Arts World might become a bit easier.

Many were curious about Grandmaster Jiquan's new disciple, wondering what kind of Genius could catch a Grandmaster's eye.

Many prepared to set off for Jianghai City to attend Grandmaster Jiquan's Apprenticeship Banquet.

However, in a certain city, an old man slowly walked out of his room.

"Sigh..."

"Master, why are you sighing?"

"Isn't Grandmaster Jiquan taking a disciple a good thing?"

"The Genius who can enter Grandmaster Jiquan's eyes must have extraordinary talent; it is also a good thing for our Martial Arts World."

Upon hearing the news, the old man couldn't help but sigh sadly, a hint of regret appearing in his eyes, which puzzled his disciple beside him.

But the old man had no intention of explaining; he simply said to his disciple.

"Make arrangements, we are leaving for Jianghai City."

"Grandmaster Jiquan is taking a disciple; how could I not be there?"

"Yes, Master."

The young disciple left immediately, leaving the old man alone.

"Old Bai, this doesn't seem like your style."

"Could your injuries really have reached the final stage?"

"Do you really think we can't tell that you are paving the way for your disciple?"

"Since you have already decided, this old man will go and see how this new disciple of yours is, and whether he has the qualifications to inherit your mantle and all your resources."

"If you want us to look after this kid after you die, we have to see if he has the ability."

The old man looked up at the pitch-black night sky, his heart unable to calm down for a long time. The fate of Grandmaster Jiquan would eventually befall every one of them.

All these old folks would one day fall. When that time comes, who else in the Martial Arts World will be able to take up the mantle...

The shockwave didn't just occur in the Martial Arts World; even the high-level officials of Jianghai City were stunned by the news.

General Liu Ying's eyes widened.

Beside him, Cheng Lixuan almost choked on his food. His Master had taken a disciple? He had a Junior Brother???

Meng Hongyi's eyes were filled with curiosity.

It seemed like Grandmaster Jiquan hadn't been in Jianghai City for long, yet he was already taking a disciple. Which kid was lucky enough to be chosen?

This was a major event. Many powerful figures would surely come, which would put immense pressure on Jianghai City.

Currently, most of Jianghai City's top combat power was still in that great mountain. If a powerful, eccentric individual decided to cause trouble, they wouldn't be able to suppress them.

However, this was just a worry.

...

"The old man is taking a disciple; how truly interesting..."

"I really want to go and see this Junior Brother of mine."

"However, it's a bit inconvenient."

A man spoke slowly in the wilderness. Beneath him, the corpse of a huge tiger lay quietly on the ground. He had both hands plunged into it, and endless Qi and blood surged into his body.

A moment later, the tiger corpse had turned into a dried husk.