Immortality begins in the Great Wilderness Grotto Heaven

"Disciple Zhou An greets the Master!"

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the disciples, Zhou An bowed respectfully to the sect leader, Xu Tai.

"What, you still have questions?"

Xu Tai gave a perfunctory "hmm" and then asked.

He recognized the boy in front of him. He had been learning martial arts at the school for almost half a year, but he still hadn't mastered the strength or sensed the flow of qi and blood.

Although they may have outstanding looks, a martial artist's most important asset is not their physical appearance.

"That old guy is really hypocritical. He was all smiles and pleasantries one moment, but he's all cold and indifferent to me the next."

Although he had expected it, Zhou An was still somewhat annoyed by Xu Tai's indifferent attitude.

However, he was an easygoing person. After muttering something to himself, he spoke up under Xu Tai's scrutinizing gaze.

"Master Qi, I have mastered the art of internal strength and the ability to sense blood and qi, and have become a true blood-training martial artist. I wonder if I may participate in the temporary assignment at the end of the month?"

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Tai's eyes flickered.

"Show me the Tiger-Taming Fist. If you truly master Qi and blood, you can naturally participate in tomorrow's inauguration ceremony with your fellow disciples."

"Yes, Master."

Upon hearing this, Zhou An breathed a sigh of relief and immediately assumed the stance of the Tiger-Taming Fist in front of the disciples who had somehow regrouped.

He touched the ground with his toes, his legs slightly turned outwards, and then began to breathe.

"what?"

Xu Tai, who had been observing the situation, suddenly brightened up, let out a soft "hmm" without thinking, and his expression turned serious.

As the saying goes, the layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

The Tiger-Taming Fist is the foundation of his Zhengyang Martial Arts School, and Xu Tai knows this style of boxing very well.

But this kid in front of me... his movements were simple, but his aura changed instantly, like a tiger awakening.

Xu Tai knew very well.

To achieve this, one must concentrate all the strength in one's body in an instant.

"To be able to reach this level in the instant of breathing, could this kid's fist technique have already reached the Great Perfection realm?"

Xu Tai immediately became interested, and even subconsciously took a few steps back to give Zhou An more room to maneuver.

In an instant.

Zhou An made a move.

As he took a step forward and lunged forward, his eyes widened suddenly, like an angry tiger unleashed from its cage.

"Bang!"

"His fist was like a heavy hammer, the air exploded... He mastered his strength and stepped into the Blood Refining Realm."

The sudden, sharp sound startled all the disciples watching, and some even instinctively cried out in surprise.

"The sound was so loud, what kind of power was that?"

"Why do I feel that his punches are even louder than when my senior brother Fang Xu from the inner sect first entered the Blood Refining Realm? Could it be that he has superhuman strength?"

On the martial arts field, Zhou An's figure moved back and forth within a space of about ten feet, but his powerful and fierce fist techniques made the disciples who were still apprentices present tremble with fear.

Even the group of wealthy young men who had been attracted by the dashing Xu Hongyu were unconsciously drawn to her by the sound of her punches.

After finishing the round, everyone was still eager for more.

Zhou An remained calm and composed, exhaling a breath of stale air as he stood with his fist clenched.

Coupled with the excellent appearance Xu Tai described, the figure appeared dazzling under the blazing sun.

"Kid, your fist technique has probably reached the pinnacle."

Seeing Zhou An standing quietly in place, Xu Tai's eyes lit up, even though he hadn't been very enthusiastic before.

After half a year, you still can't sense the flow of Qi and blood?

Judging by this mastery of boxing techniques, this kid must have sensed the flow of qi and blood long ago, just waiting to make a name for himself today.

The Tiger-Taming Fist is not one of those amateurish, low-level martial arts techniques; it is a style that promotes both qi and blood circulation.

Without sufficient vital energy, one cannot unleash the same imposing power as Zhou An just now.

"I had some insights a few days ago and managed to break through to the Great Completion Realm."

Seeing Xu Tai's eager gaze, Zhou An did not hide anything.

He learned someone else's kung fu. It's understandable that ordinary disciples couldn't tell the difference, but how could the master not be able to tell?

Moreover, Xu Tai's eager gaze at that moment was exactly like that of a homeroom teacher in his previous life when discovering a promising student.

Controlling scores?

nonexistent.

Now is the time to make great strides, and Zhou An doesn't want to miss out on more resources.

"Very good, very good. Based on your boxing skills just now, when you take up your post tomorrow, I will definitely find you a good job."

Upon hearing Zhou An's acknowledgment, Xu Tai exclaimed "Good!" three times in a row, his face beaming with excitement.

"From this day forward, you are a formal disciple of my Zhengyang Martial Arts School, and you will begin your inner training in martial arts."

Go to the storeroom later to pick up the Zhengyang Qingfu (a traditional Chinese medicine), plus a bowl of Guiyuan Tang (another traditional Chinese medicine) from the pharmacy.

Outer apprentice, inner disciple.

As the head of the school, Xu Tai may have double standards, but he would never be stingy when it comes to his outstanding disciples.

Because these formal disciples are the face of his Zhengyang Martial Arts School.

The stronger his disciples are, the more renowned his Zhengyang Martial Arts School will become, attracting even more people to become his students and learn martial arts, which will naturally make him a fortune.

As for those who are not skilled...

Sorry, if you encounter trouble while out, handle it yourself, lest others say that everyone from Zhengyang Martial Arts School is useless.

"Thank you, Master."

Zhou An bowed respectfully with a smile on his face.

So what if he was arrogant at first and then obsequious? If everyone could treat him well like this Master Xu in front of him, he wouldn't necessarily refuse.

"Don't call me Master. Once you've entered the inner sect, you can just call me Master."

Furthermore, you are now a formal disciple of my Zhengyang Martial Arts School, and you can use the name of my Zhengyang Martial Arts School to carry out your actions in the future.

However, there are some rules you need to keep firmly in mind...

Ignoring the bitterness and envy in the eyes of the disciples watching, Xu Tai spoke without any politeness.

"Master, what kind of boxing style was that senior brother using just now? Why did it sound like firecrackers?"

Before Xu Tai could explain the rules, a voice full of surprise suddenly came from not far away.

Upon seeing that the visitor was none other than Young Master Chen, Xu Tai's furrowed brows immediately relaxed. He glanced at his daughter, who was spreading her hands in a gesture of helplessness, and then spoke in a gentle tone.

"This boxing style is called Tiger Subduing Fist. Although it is only the basic boxing style of my Zhengyang Martial Arts School, its profound meaning is infinitely subtle."

The power displayed varies depending on who wields it.

Of course, with your qualifications, Young Master Chen, it shouldn't be difficult for you to do this.

As he spoke, Xu Tai turned to look at Zhou Andao, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"All disciples who have entered the inner sect may learn another martial art in addition to their fist techniques."

Since I have some free time today, I'll teach you in advance.

"Thank you, Master."

Zhou An immediately cupped his hands in greeting.

"The martial arts of my Zhengyang Martial Arts School are most outstanding in swordsmanship."

The saber is called the Tiger-Taming Yang Saber, and the sword is called the Pure Yang Evil-Repelling Sword. The former is fierce and explosive, and goes straight for the target.

The latter is flexible, adaptable, and swift as the wind... Which one would you like to learn?

As he spoke, Xu Tai glanced meaningfully at Zhou An, then deliberately glanced at the starry-eyed Young Master Chen out of the corner of his eye.

"Is there even a need to choose?"

Seeing this, Zhou An immediately understood that the advance instruction was a ruse; the master's real goal was to completely win over this young master Chen.

Although he didn't know the boy's background or origins that made Xu Tai go to such lengths, Zhou An naturally wouldn't do anything that would spoil the mood.

"It is said that there is a martial artist with great supernatural powers who can open the Heavenly Gate with a single sword, and the Pure Yang Sword Technique is as swift as the wind."

"Disciple Zhou An humbly requests that Master instruct me in the Pure Yang Evil-Repelling Sword Technique."

Under the gaze of everyone, Zhou An suppressed the twitching at the corner of his mouth and bowed respectfully to Xu Tai with righteous indignation.

"Good lad, you know how to handle things."

Seeing Zhou An's appearance, Xu Tai was very satisfied and immediately said loudly.

"Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I won't make things difficult for you. Now I will show you the Pure Yang Evil-Repelling Sword and the Tiger-Subduing Yang Blade."

"Hongyu, go and fetch my sword and saber."

"Yes, Master."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hongyu gave Zhou An and her father a strange look before walking toward the weapon rack not far away.

"Oh no, Senior Brother Fang's position is probably in danger."

Among the onlookers, a disciple was startled by what he saw.

He looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention to him, quickly ran outside.

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