High Martial Arts: Starting from the Strongest Junior High Student

The Crystal Fairy never ages.

These words made Chen Shi so excited that he couldn't speak. Did they mean that as long as he could upgrade the Glass Crystal Demon's superpower to the ultimate level, he could change everything?

But then, his teacher's wife poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"The Primordial God Blood Dragon Clan also has it; they must have conducted similar experiments."

"If we could really defeat aging, word would probably spread."

"No rush, take your time, let's see if they make any moves first."

However, Chen Shi was still eager to upgrade the Cleansing Technique to its ultimate level. Its advancement required a support-type gem. If he could win the finals in two days, he would upgrade it to SSS first.

Chen Shi is now very positive and motivated, a stark contrast to his mindset in his first year of high school, when he was extremely anxious to become stronger and always felt that he couldn't beat anyone and that he would face many troubles in the future.

But this year, a year later, he feels great, especially after defeating Long Shixuan. He believes that his high school career can be declared over and that there will be no more insurmountable difficulties in the future.

Now that he had learned of the extraordinary abilities of the Crystal Demon, he was in an extremely pleasant mood.

But his first friend when he was a child was the complete opposite of him.

After the semi-final, Wang Xueyou returned to Xiugong and angrily punched the wall. He felt increasingly insignificant. If Chen Shi hadn't solved Si Manman, would he really have been able to win?

His current mindset is very bad; he just can't muster any confidence.

Damn puppy love!

If you don't fall in love too early, you won't be in such an embarrassing situation now!

But Chen Shi next door was also in a relationship, yet he didn't turn out like you are now. You can only say that's fate; we just didn't meet the same kind of woman.

Wang Xueyou's family also noticed that he was showing signs of going astray, so they sent his older brother, Wang Xuexin, to talk to him.

As expected of the eldest brother, he delivered a devastating blow right from the start.

"Jacky, is it possible that when you rose to fame, our era hadn't yet reached its peak?"

"You belong to a time when there are no heroes, and a mere nobody can become famous."

Wang Xueyou was stunned.

Wang Xuexin said with a smile, "You have never been the strongest in this year's class. The reason you were given that title is simply because the others haven't been born yet."

"Don't even mention the Dragon Clan disciples among humans. Don't the demon, monster, and sea monster clans have any geniuses in their families? Are you absolutely certain you can be stronger than them?"

"Even if you don't waste those two years, you might not be able to beat them."

Jacky Wong lost his composure: "Bro, stop messing around!"

Wang Xuexin continued her barrage of attacks: "First of all, I can tell you clearly that your so-called title of 'strongest' is actually a title that our Wang family created to promote you."

"You were indeed like that back then."

"I just didn't expect you to value this so much."

"Take another look at Chen Shi."

"After he defeated Longshixuan, he was basically the strongest in this competition, but no one mentioned that title, and he didn't mention it himself either, because Ms. Chen didn't spend money to promote him."

"But if he wasn't mentioned, then he wasn't?"

When people discuss who was the strongest in his class, do they think of Jiang Cheng or Ma Wutian? It's definitely Chen Shi.

"Now that you're with Chen Shi every day, think about what he's doing every day? What's he thinking? Does he care if he's the strongest?"

Wang Xueyou shook his head and said, "He only thinks about improving and growing quickly, and becoming a general who can make great achievements."

Wang Xuexin: "You see, this is the difference between your ideals."

"His ideals are genuine and very practical."

"And the word 'strongest' is very vague and ethereal."

"Only children like to rank people one, two, three, four. To be honest, there might not be anyone on this planet who can beat the Human Emperor, but has anyone ever used the title of 'strongest human' to describe him?"

"no."

"His reputation will always be described as great."

"Because his ideal is not to become the strongest, but to create a new century for humanity."

"This is something that can be seen and confirmed."

"The reason you are anxious is that what you want is too abstract and cannot be controlled by your personal will. It's like when you're in a relationship, you want someone who doesn't love you to be with you."

"You're always like this."

Jacky Wong covered his head and said, "Stop talking, bro, I can't take it anymore."

"You," Wang Xuexin laughed, "you should pursue something more practical."

"What can I do? It's nothing more than competition, winning, and in the end, it's still about success or failure," Wang Xueyou said, shrugging.

"Who said that?" Wang Xuexin retorted, "Look at Xuanxu."

"Even though he lost, didn't he still create a program that people enjoyed?"

"He's more clear-headed than you; he knows his place. Studying for stars is just being a student of stars. What's the most important thing for a star?"

"It's for entertaining the masses!"

"Isn't it a real thing to make everyone feel that watching your game is worthwhile, and to make everyone who cares about you laugh heartily because of you?"

Jacky Wong raised an eyebrow and said, "Entertaining the masses? Is that even a big deal?"

"Of course!" Wang Xuexin nodded emphatically. "Mood can determine one's destiny!"

"Moreover, to be practical, there's a very important indicator in our family's management of the Beiyang government called the people's happiness index. This indicator carries a very high weight in the personal performance evaluation!"

"This isn't just a small matter, it's a matter of utmost importance!"

"And Jacky, you were born with this ability."

Wang Xueyou asked in confusion, "Did I?"

"Yes, absolutely!" Wang Xuexin said earnestly, "Weren't you just like that when you were little?"

"Always wearing headphones, listening to dance music, dancing amidst the flames on the battlefield."

"That scene was so cool, way cooler than you are now!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xueyou buried his head in his chest.

Wang Xuexin patted him on the shoulder and asked, puzzled, "You've finally grown up and become an adult, why aren't you wearing headphones anymore?"

Where has that once unbridled flame gone?

These words seemed to touch a nerve with Jacky Wong, and he hugged his knees and sobbed softly.

Wang Xuexin smiled and said, "I'll listen to you, brother."

"Wear your crappy headphones for tomorrow's game."

"Enjoy the game, enjoy the fight, and even if you ultimately lose, make sure you create memorable experiences along the way!"

Jacky Wang silently nodded.

Wang Xuexin pulled him up and said seriously, "There's one more thing you must remember."

The boy wiped away his tears and said, "Brother, tell me."

Wang Xuexin solemnly said, "Our Wang family is not a prominent family, and we have never thought of being the ruler of Beiyang forever."

"If a more suitable candidate for state governor emerges many years from now, whoever it may be, even if they are a member of the Dragon family, we will relinquish the position according to the law!"

"So you don't need to feel pressured about this."

"The Wang family's only responsibility, their only pressure, lies in the words inscribed at the gate of the imperial city—'Serve the people!'"

"Got it!"

"No matter who you are, whether you're a high-ranking official or an ordinary resident, you can serve the people!"

Even if it only brings some joy!