Becoming a Martial Saint: Starting with the Mountain-Breaking Fist

In the world of martial arts, martial arts and humanities coexist.

However, in martial arts, the literary pursuits are relatively weaker, so the martial arts champion naturally surpasses the literary champion.

There is no absolute fairness in the world, but the martial arts examinations held by the imperial court can provide candidates with a certain degree of absolute fairness.

Because as long as you have outstanding abilities and excellent grades, you can pass the imperial examination and become a martial arts scholar, a martial arts graduate, or a martial arts champion, rising to the top in one step.

In martial arts, competition is paramount, and any martial artist who has reached the level of Ming Jin or above is qualified to participate in the competition.

Nobody wants to miss an opportunity; some want to snag a bargain, while others want to broaden their horizons.

In short, everyone has their own ideas.

After briefly inquiring, Duan Xuan nodded: "Senior Brother Zhang Chen, would you like to give it a try?"

"That's for sure. I didn't pass the exam last year, but maybe this year I'll become a top-ranked martial arts scholar."

Not only will I receive strong support from the martial arts school, but various forces will also place their bets on me.

Although I may not meet their expectations, with these abundant resources, my martial arts skills will definitely take a significant leap forward.

"Senior Brother Zhang, Junior Brother Duan?" Just as Zhang Chen and Duan Xuan were discussing the martial arts exam, two more senior brothers arrived together.

But Duan Xuan immediately noticed the difference between the two, even though they were both wearing martial arts school uniforms.

However, the two have very different temperaments.

The honest-looking senior brother on the left with a crew cut is named Song Dawei, and he is from Shedan Village on another mountain.

He is usually diligent and quiet, with a very low profile. His physical attributes are the same as Duan Xuan's, both being of the second rank.

His senior brother Wu Hui, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a full head of hair, was the son of a fairly well-established shop owner in a county outside Huangshe County.

He was always uneducated and his physical constitution was only at the second-grade level, but his family had some money, which helped him a lot before he reached the Ming Jin level.

Therefore, even if he was lazy, he still arrived in Mingjin five days earlier than Song Dayuan.

Although he wasn't as silent as Song Dayuan, he wasn't a conspicuous troublemaker either.

When Duan Xuan was practicing diligently day and night, he had given Duan Xuan some small cakes from his own shop.

It's covered in sesame seeds, and it's very oily, fragrant, and crispy.

"Senior Brother Song, Senior Brother Wu," Duan Xuan respectfully bowed.

Song Dayuan, being honest and simple, simply nodded silently.

  

Wu Hui then shook his head and laughed a few times in front of Duan Xuan: "You're quite something, kid, you came a year later than me and Song Dayuan."

In terms of spiritual cultivation, they are now completely on par with the two of us.

I couldn't even sense your vital energy back then, but now you've changed so much!

"I was fortunate enough to break through to the Ming Jin level, and with the help of my fellow disciples, my progress has naturally been faster."

"You're still working too hard, kid. I feel ashamed."

Oh, right, Lin Hu and Liu Mingze are back!

Since Liu Xuan'er called them away, the two have rarely appeared at the martial arts school.

Furthermore, since those who reached the Mingjin level could hold temporary positions outside the martial arts school, the people there had no reason to gossip.

However, everyone felt a little awkward after they learned that the two were going to the Dragon Elephant Academy for a temporary post.

Where is the Dragon Elephant Academy?

All martial arts in the world originated from his school.

Both of them possessed exceptional physical attributes, a rarity that only appears once every few decades.

He broke through to the Ming Jin level in less than a month, and now he has disappeared for more than half a month. Just how terrifying is his strength? They don't even dare to think about it!

Zhang Chen frowned slightly: "The two of them probably came back because their master called them back."

There are still about three months left. Usually, at this time, the master will prepare to convene the martial arts conference ahead of schedule.

They guided us through the rules, helping us to be fully prepared.

Based on their natural talent, they will definitely be able to break through to the Dark Force level within three months and catch up with us senior disciples.

With the guidance of my master and the employer of Dragon Elephant Academy, I'm sure I'll achieve a top ranking in this martial arts exam!

After two years of honing their skills, Zhang Chen and several senior disciples successfully entered the realm of Dark Force.

However, Lin Hu and Liu Mingze's natural talents were too extraordinary, and they caught up with their progress in just a few months. Zhang Chen could only envy them, but he couldn't say anything else.

Song Dayuan silently lowered his head, looked at his hands and feet, and felt a mix of emotions.

For the poor, there are very few places they can rely on at home.

With no money, no power, and no ancestral martial arts techniques, they could only grit their teeth and desperately cultivate, hoping to seize a sliver of hope for survival.

Without great opportunities, strong talent, or the support of other forces, breaking through to the Dark Force realm is extremely difficult; the Perfection of the Explicit Force realm is their limit.

Wu Hui. Although he didn't seem to care on the surface, he thought to himself that reaching Mingjin had already cost his family a lot of savings.

If you want to achieve a ranking in martial arts, you must strive to develop internal strength.

But reaching the level of internal strength is by no means easy.

The time, effort, and money required would then need to be ten or even dozens of times greater.

Lin Hu and his companion, with their exceptional talent and brilliant opportunities, easily trampled these senior disciples to the ground.

The arrogance of martial artists made them resentful, but the gap in strength made them realize the reality.

I wonder how many people will roll their eyes at me and how many will fawn over me when I come back this time!

As they were discussing this, a huge commotion erupted at the doorway.

"Junior Brother Lin Hu, Junior Brother Liu Mingze, have you two broken through to the Dark Force realm?"

Congratulations!

"In less than three months, he went from an ordinary citizen to achieving the Dark Force realm by leaping two thresholds. Such speed is unparalleled in the entire Yellow Snake County!"

Just then, Chen Feng received news of their return and hurriedly ran out of the inner courtyard with his two daughters, Chen Jingshu and Chen Jingyun.

Upon seeing the two senior sisters, both of whom were exceptionally beautiful, the disciples' complex emotions calmed down somewhat.

Lin Hu and Liu Mingze's eyes roamed over the two sisters, looking them up and down, inside and out, as if they wanted to strip them naked and see them completely naked.

"Greetings, Master!" The two suddenly knelt on one knee, clasped their hands in front of Chen Feng, and said in unison, "We hope that Master will accept us as your personal disciples. We will take care of you in your old age and see you off in your final days!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng was shocked. The two of them had gone to the Dragon Elephant Academy, yet they didn't have any intention of switching schools. Instead, they begged him to take them as his personal disciples.

Chen Feng was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

It took her a long time to come to her senses, thanks to the look in her eyes from her two daughters.

He placed his hands tremblingly on the shoulders of his two disciples and solemnly said, "Very well, from now on, you two will be my only personal disciples."

I will pass on all my unique skills to you.

"Please rise quickly, Shu'er, Yun'er, please serve some tea!"

"Master, this martial arts competition..."

My fellow disciple and I are determined to achieve a good ranking, so that our Poshan Martial Arts School will become famous throughout the world!

Surrounded by everyone, Lin Hu and Liu Mingze, like stars around the moon, they went to the backyard with their master and two senior sisters to conduct the ceremony for bestowing personal disciples.

Zhang Chen patted Duan Xuan on the back: "I really didn't expect that he would break through to the Dark Force realm in such a short time."

He even became the master's personal disciple, so the gap between him and us will probably only widen in the future.

"Let's go, junior brother, shall we go join the fun?"

Duan Xuan wasn't very interested and politely declined, saying, "No, I have to go guard the herb garden. See you tomorrow, Senior Brother!"

"Tomorrow? Aren't you coming tonight? Hey, Junior Brother Duan, are you going to participate in this martial arts examination or not?"

Wu Hui and Song Dayuan also looked up.

Duan Xuan's figure had already left the gate, his voice echoing in the air: "I'm not participating."

The group shook their heads and followed them to the inner courtyard. After everyone had gone to the inner courtyard...

Zhao Zazhong and Zhao Hui suddenly appeared on the training ground. Zhao Hui glanced cautiously at his sister, while Zhao Zazhong stared at the backs of Lin Hu and the others.

His teeth were grinding together, and his fists were clenched tightly...