I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

"Who is this person fighting Master Shen on this stage? Why does he look so unfamiliar?"

"I remember he said his name was Iwami!"

The person who spoke with Xu Yan earlier said this.

On the arena, Shen Shuangning's twin blades flashed, her attacks relentless, the blade light as dense as a torrential rain, giving her opponent almost no chance to breathe.

But Xu Yan was able to dodge it perfectly every time, and the blade never touched his body.

Only after Shen Shuangning's attacks slowed down did Xu Yan begin to fight back.

He pressed forward, constantly probing for an opening to strike.

Time flew by, and Shen Shuangning finally realized that the person in front of her was not to be underestimated.

She was mindful that her opponent was unarmed and was unwilling to unleash her full internal energy.

But at this point, there was no time to hold back.

Shen Shuangning briefly created some distance and redirected her internal energy from her dantian to her hands.

This was the ultimate martial arts technique she had only grasped a year ago.

Once Shen Shuangning had gathered her strength, she took a step forward and transformed into a blur as she charged toward Xu Yan.

Immediately afterwards, the blade light exploded like flying flowers in all directions, so fast that even the afterimages were hard to catch.

Seeing this, the spectators couldn't help but feel worried for Xu Yan.

With such fast knife skills, wouldn't he slice a person into pieces?

After the move...

"Master Shen's swordsmanship is superb; I am completely convinced."

Looking at the blade hovering less than an inch in front of his neck, Xu Yan spoke calmly, his tone full of admiration.

Shen Shuangning's chest heaved violently, her eyes flashing with resentment.

She gritted her teeth and asked, "Why didn't you dodge?"

Xu Yan shook his head slightly and sighed softly, "Master is joking. If I could avoid it, why wouldn't I?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuangning did not press the matter further, but simply sheathed her sword and coldly stared at Xu Yan.

She had sparred with people who practiced martial arts before.

If you can easily dodge your own killing move, how could you not avoid this strike?

As for why the person in front of her held back, Shen Shuangning couldn't figure it out.

The outcome of the match was decided on the stage, and cheers erupted from the audience.

But the wealthy businessmen who had set up the gambling den didn't look too happy.

I thought "Iwami" was a dark horse, defeating Wu Xun with a single punch, but he actually lost.

I have a feeling that I've been set up.

After everything was over, Xu Yan left, preparing to go find that guy named Chen Dingyi.

As a result, this guy disappeared again!

.......

As night deepened and the crowds dispersed, the Jinglong Martial Arts Academy returned to silence.

After the competition, Jinglong Martial Arts School gained some fame again.

Many people flocked to become his disciples, and Chen Xuan and Shen Shuangning were so busy that they didn't rest until evening.

Xu Yan didn't get involved. After finishing his boxing practice, he went back inside to rest.

I had just rested for a short while when there was a knock on the door.

Upon opening the door, one could see Chen Xuan standing outside, looking utterly exhausted.

After he returned, he talked with Shen Hua for a whole day and finally resolved his inner conflict, deciding to stay at Jinglong Martial Arts School.

As for the young men from Qing Shi Town, Chen Xuan also planned to bring them over.

After closing the door and confirming that no one else was around, Chen Xuan got straight to the point: "Xu Yan, that Shi Jian from today, wasn't that you?"

He had sparred with Xu Yan during special training and was very familiar with his fighting style.

You can change your face, but you can't change the style of your martial arts.

Unless they are from the same school.

Xu Yan knew he couldn't hide it any longer, so he simply nodded and said, "As expected, I couldn't hide it from Lord Chen."

After hearing Xu Yan's admission, Chen Xuan remained silent for a long while, filled with mixed emotions.

Xu Yan's true strength is probably even greater than mine now.

He thought he had given this kid a lot of credit, but he had underestimated him.

How exactly did he train?

It's only been a few months??

Chen Xuan didn't dwell on the matter, but sighed and advised, "You'd better be honest with your junior sister about Shi Jian's identity, so she doesn't make wild guesses."

Xu Yan shook his head and smiled: "Lord Chen, Ishimi has already lost, so let him disappear."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan stopped trying to persuade him, turned around and left the room, preparing to go back to rest.

Just as I stepped onto the veranda, a figure darted past in the distance.

The night was too dark, and he couldn't see who it was. He assumed it was one of his disciples who was returning late, so he didn't pay any attention.

After Chen Xuan left, Xu Yan lay down for a while, but still felt it was still early, so he got up to practice his boxing for a bit more.

I've already taken a top-grade Mind-Enhancing Pill today, so I can't waste a single moment from now on.

Xu Yan walked to the outer perimeter of the martial arts hall and saw Shen Shuangning standing in the courtyard, gazing at the once bustling arena, seemingly lost in thought.

Even after recalling Chen Xuan's words, he still did not intend to confess.

Out of the corner of his eye, Xu Yan spotted Dongfang Canghai crouching in the shadows in the corner. He walked over and squatted down in front of him. "Why are you staring at him like that?"

Dongfang Canghai didn't look away. After a while, he slowly turned his head to look at Xu Yan.

"Brother, have you offended her?"

His voice was very soft, and he was far away, so only Xu Yan could hear it.

"I remember a lot of women used to look at me like that, like they wanted to eat me alive. It was terrifying!"

"Brother, take my advice: stay away from women!"

As he spoke, Dongfang Canghai tilted his head back and took another gulp of wine, then his body suddenly convulsed and his eyes rolled back.

"Ah... this wine feels so good."

Xu Yan shook his head helplessly. As soon as he stood up, he saw Shen Shuangning looking at him.

"Uncle-Master."

Shen Shuangning didn't look at Dongfang Canghai. She knew he was Xu Yan's friend, but she didn't ask why he was acting this way.

"Um."

Shen Shuangning responded and then turned her gaze back to the empty arena.

Seeing this, Xu Yan decided not to disturb her any further and prepared to go back to rest.

But just as she turned around, Shen Shuangning suddenly spoke up: "Wait a minute."

Xu Yan stopped and turned around: "What's wrong, Uncle-Master?"

Shen Shuangning's gaze was calm. After a moment of silence, she said, "I'll take you somewhere."

Xu Yan didn't ask any more questions and just followed behind her.

The two crossed the courtyard and arrived at a room where martial arts manuals were stored.

Xu Yan glanced at the books on the two rows of shelves and silently made comparisons in her mind.

The foundation of Jinglong Martial Arts School is indeed much stronger than that of Chen Xuan's.

Shen Shuang lit the oil lamp, took out an item, and placed it in a groove in the wall.

Immediately afterwards, a hidden door slowly opened.

The secret room was not large, and two martial arts manuals were placed on a stone in the center.

One outside and one inside.

Shen Shuangning looked at the two martial arts manuals on the stone platform and slowly explained, "These are the signature martial arts manuals of the Jinglong Martial Arts School, which have always been only practiced by the school's master."

She paused for a moment, carefully choosing her words, and continued, "I confessed to my master, and she asked me to bring you here, saying it was to thank you."

After listening, Xu Yan raised an eyebrow and looked at the two martial arts manuals.

It seems this is the final reward for the side quest.

Two high-quality martial arts techniques were introduced right away.

【The Ultimate Yin-Yang Technique (Fragment)】

[Movement: Gale and Torrent]

[Quality: Low-grade Earth Rank]

Level cap: 60

[Learning]

[After learning, internal strength +50]

[After each level increase: External attack +5, Health +20]

This "Yin-Yang Dual Perfection" should be the sword technique that Shen Shuangning practices.

Xu Yan chose to study.

His idea was simple.

After breaking through to the Transcendent Realm and obtaining a pair of handy swords, one can use swordsmanship as cover and fist techniques as a trump card.

After digesting the memory of the sword technique, Xu Yan looked at another martial arts manual.

[Internal Energy Cultivation Technique: The Two Elements of Sun and Moon (Incomplete) (Water, Fire)]

[Learning]

[After learning, internal strength +100]

[Inner Skill Effect: When health and mana are above 50%, gain a 3% damage increase (increases with Inner Skill level);]

When your health and mana are below 50%, the damage you take is reduced by 3% (this decreases with your skill level).

Xu Yan was digesting the martial arts memories when Shen Shuangning suddenly spoke.

"Thank you."

"Why is my uncle suddenly thanking me again?" Xu Yan asked, puzzled.

He thought Shen Shuangning was thanking him for the martial arts contest to choose a husband, but she had already thanked him during the day.

"Tch," Shen Shuangning turned her face away, "Just say thank you and don't ask so many questions."

She tossed a key to Xu Yan. "Here you go. Come in whenever you want to figure it out. I don't have time to teach you."

After saying that, Shen Shuangning turned and left.

In her opinion, no matter how talented Xu Yan is, it will take him quite some time to comprehend these two martial arts manuals.

Xu Yan put away the key, then looked at the two martial arts manuals and frowned.

"Why is it another incomplete piece?"