With the revival of spiritual energy, I cultivated the Great Emperor's Technique on Blue Star.

As the nationwide crackdown on traitors swept through Great Xia, countless human traitors and foreign spies lurking in the shadows lived in constant fear. Meanwhile, Jiangcheng, one of the core cities of Great Xia's martial arts reform and the source of this turmoil, became increasingly bustling and vibrant.

This was because the news that Jiangcheng Martial Arts University was about to be officially established had spread far and wide.

Immediately, countless rising stars set off for Jiangcheng. All the young people who hoped to step into the field of martial arts cultivation also became more active in practicing the nationally promulgated body-strengthening techniques, hoping to further enhance their qi and blood before the formal entrance examination.

Martial arts on Blue Star are reviving, the Great Xia Empire is vast, and geniuses are emerging one after another.

In the past, the prodigies of each region occupied their own territory, rarely clashing with each other except for newly discovered ancient relics. They were all proud and arrogant, each believing themselves to be exceptionally talented. But ever since this earth-shattering news spread from Jiangcheng, a thorn has been pressing on the hearts of all the prodigies of their generation.

They can fight against opponents of higher levels and even kill fourth-level opponents, confident that they are no weaker than others!

But to be able to defeat a peak fourth-tier monster with only a third-tier body is such a feat that it is too shocking and too unbelievable.

Upon hearing this, countless young prodigies' first reaction was not awe, but disbelief!

It's hard to say whether this was a message deliberately released by Li Cang, a national-level figure, to boost the reputation of Jiangcheng Martial Arts University. After all, the total amount of martial arts resources is limited, and in the future, they will inevitably be allocated to various martial arts universities, military academies, and the like.

The proportion of resources is inseparable from the school's teaching staff, student quality, and so on. Having Lin Yan, a young prodigy who is famous throughout the Great Xia, is tantamount to having a walking recruitment brochure!

This is something other universities in Wuhan don't want to see; it's necessary competition.

Moreover, in the eyes of many young prodigies, they consider themselves to be exceptionally talented and invincible among their peers. They are all the pride of their own kind, with ambitions that are higher than the sky. How could they be willing to admit that the younger generation of Great Xia has suddenly gained a number one person who makes them unable to lift their heads?

Thus, on the eve of Wuhan University's opening, geniuses from all walks of life gathered in Wuhan, each harboring a desire to compete, test each other, and defy authority.

Outside the martial arts club, carriages and horses lined the streets, and young figures came and went in an endless stream, exuding a powerful aura and an imposing presence.

In just half a day, dozens of top talents from all over the country have arrived in Jiangcheng, checked into the Martial Arts Department's exclusive guesthouse, observed the situation, and waited for an opportunity to act.

The first shot in this battle of peers came extremely quickly.

At noon, a sharp-looking young man in white walked straight up to the Jiangcheng Martial Arts Department.

The young man had a cold and stern look, a tall and straight posture, and a concentrated and undissipated spiritual energy around him. His blood and qi were as strong as a dragon, and every move he made carried the proud demeanor of a proud son of a prestigious family. He was like a spear with its sharp edge exposed!

He comes from the Ye family, a renowned family of spear masters in Changshan. The patriarch is a fourth-tier spear master, a formidable martial arts force in the Great Xia Dynasty. This young man ranks among the top of his generation, possessing the same peak third-tier cultivation as Xiao Qingxuan. At only nineteen years old, he is hailed as a once-in-a-century spear prodigy—Ye Jinghong.

Ye Jinghong possesses exceptional talent and has diligently cultivated top-tier spear techniques since childhood. His agility and physique are also quite remarkable, making him invincible among his peers in Changshan. He once fought a martial artist who had just entered the fourth rank, a feat achieved through genuine combat.

His purpose in coming to Jiangcheng was very clear.

—Challenge Lin Yan!

The martial arts club guard stepped forward to stop him, his expression solemn: "This is the martial arts club grounds; unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter."

Ye Jinghong stopped, not forcing his way in, but following ancient etiquette, formally presenting the challenge, his voice clear and cold, echoing in all directions:

"Please pass this message on to Lin Yan."

"Ye Jinghong of Changshan has come seeking fame and fortune, but asks only for a battle!"

"I don't believe in empty fame, only in the martial arts I possess. I've come today specifically to verify—whether Lin Yan truly deserves to hold the title of the number one young talent in Great Xia!"

His voice was powerful and resonant, carrying extreme confidence and arrogance, echoing throughout the entire martial arts club.

Many martial arts club members and trainees stopped and turned to look at the sound.

"Ye Jinghong, the prodigy of Changshan! He's actually the first one here!"

"As expected, no prodigy from any region is willing to be subordinate to anyone!"

"Ye Jinghong is a master of spearmanship, having killed countless enemies of higher levels. His foundation is terrifyingly strong. This is going to be a good show!"

"Lin Yan has just made a breakthrough; this clash will likely be a showdown of titans!"

The news spread rapidly, reaching the entire martial arts club in a short time.

Inside the office, Li Cang and Wang Jianjun were discussing the details of Wuhan University's implementation with Lin Yan, as well as how to arrange his position, when they suddenly heard shouts from outside and both turned their heads slightly.

Wang Jianjun raised an eyebrow: "Ye Jinghong is indeed one of the top talents in Great Xia. He has extremely high talent and a strong ambition. No wonder he couldn't resist being the first to come and test his skills."

Li Cang said calmly, "His moves are perfect and his foundation is solid, making him one of the top among his peers. It's just a pity... he chose the wrong opponent this time."

The outcome of this battle is obvious at a glance.

In ordinary competitions among peers, techniques, movements, agility, foundation, and experience are all key to victory or defeat.

But all of these things were utterly crushed in front of Lin Yan, leaving not even a trace.

Lin Yan's gaze remained calm and unwavering as he said softly, "Since he wishes to test his Dao, let him in."

A moment later, Ye Jinghong stepped onto the martial arts arena, where a young man in black was already waiting.

When his gaze fell on Lin Yan, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

Young, handsome, calm, and unassuming.

He had no surging energy, no sharp edge, no arrogant air; he was just an ordinary, unremarkable young cultivator.

There was absolutely no trace of the unparalleled power he displayed in defeating opponents four levels above his level and suppressing veteran traitors.

This tranquility stirred a deep unease within Ye Jinghong for no apparent reason.

"You are Lin Yan?" Ye Jinghong asked.

"Yes." Lin Yan nodded.

Ye Jinghong stood tall and spoke with an arrogant tone: "Ye Jinghong of the Changshan Ye family, please enlighten me."

There were no unnecessary formalities, no doubts or disdain, only a solemn salute and the clanging sound of a gleaming silver spear.

As soon as he finished speaking, the air suddenly became tense.

Ye Jinghong's spiritual energy surged, and the immense power of his peak third-tier origin exploded. His blood and qi roared, and a strong wind rose around him, causing his robes to flutter. He unleashed an extreme fighting spirit and a sharp spear intent that pierced the sky.

He specializes in spear techniques, which are both upright and domineering, combining offense and defense. His foundation is incredibly solid, and every wisp of spiritual energy is extremely refined, far surpassing ordinary martial artists of the same level.

"Make your move."

Seeing this, Lin Yan remained calm and slowly spoke, allowing Ye Jinghong to make the first move.

"If that's the case, then I won't hold back. Let me see if you have the invincible strength to suppress all your peers. If you're not as good as you think..."

Ye Jinghong didn't finish his sentence, but everyone understood its meaning. In that instant, all the martial artists watching the battle held their breath and stared intently at the two people in the arena.

A battle of the new generation's elite, as seen by outsiders, is about to erupt!

However, faced with Ye Jinghong's poised and domineering posture, Lin Yan simply shook his head slightly, his tone indifferent:

"You only have this one chance."

In short, it is a simple and understated statement, yet it exudes an invincible grandeur.