High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Lin Wei took the opportunity to speak again.

"Master, actually, besides thanking you for your kindness, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."

Chen Yuan put down his wine glass.

"explain."

Lin Wei glanced at her daughter, who was sitting nervously beside her, and smiled:

"This girl is studying at Luodu Martial Arts University. She's a sophomore this year. Although she can't compare to a prodigy like you, Master, she's still quite good among her peers."

"Throughout her sophomore year, she was consistently in the top ten, and she was always number one in her class."

Chen Yuan nodded.

At the peak of the Grandmaster level at the age of nineteen, being able to rank in the top ten in the second year of university is indeed a genius.

Moreover, its foundation is very stable.

Killing a Grandmaster who is of a higher level is a piece of cake for him.

Lin Wei continued:

"The annual Daxia Martial Arts School League is in seven days. This girl is confident of making it into the top five. If she performs well, she might even make it into the top three."

Shen Qing, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in:

"Yes, yes, Mengyao is an exceptionally diligent cultivator..."

He spoke with pride in his eyes.

Lin Mengyao blushed from her parents' praise and lowered her head, not daring to look at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan listened and muttered to himself:

"Martial arts school league?"

Lin Wei's eyes lit up. Was the Master interested in this?

She quickly explained:

"Si Zhu has only recently emerged from seclusion and may not be paying much attention to these matters. The full name of the Martial Academy League is the 'Great Xia Martial Arts School League,' which is an annual competition among all martial arts universities in the Great Xia Kingdom."

"All 76 martial arts universities across the country will participate. First, they will select students within their own schools, and then each school will send its best students to compete in an elimination tournament."

"Based on the ranking, you will receive generous rewards from the Dragon Martial Arts Division, including but not limited to cultivation resources, martial arts techniques, rare and precious materials, and cultivation slots in the Heavenly Cave Secret Realm."

"Of course, the higher the ranking, the more abundant the content."

"If one performs exceptionally well, they might even be accepted as a disciple by the Martial Saint Elder."

She paused, then added:

"Each school will send ten students from each grade to compete in both team and individual events."

"The league is hosted by the top ten martial arts schools in rotation. This year it's Luodu's turn, right here at Luodu Martial Arts University. There are still half a month until the start of the competition."

"Talented students from all over the country will come; it'll be a very lively scene..."

As Lin Wei spoke, a hint of anticipation flashed in her eyes.

"If you're interested, Master, you can go and take a look. With your status, if you sit on the podium, those geniuses from all the states of the Great Xia Kingdom will definitely be excited and cheering."

After listening, Chen Yuan fell into deep thought.

Wufu League?

A grand gathering of martial arts geniuses from all over the country?

Following the pattern of reading novels before transmigrating, this kind of place is the easiest place to unlock hidden achievements.

My previous high-profile appearance didn't get any attention, but maybe this kind of occasion will trigger something new!

Seeing that Chen Yuan seemed to be thinking, Shen Qing perceptively spoke up:

"Chief Referee, actually, the principal of Luodu Martial Arts University originally wanted to invite Elder Lin Zu to be the head referee for this league, but now it seems that Chief Referee Chen is the most suitable!"

He smiled and said:

"You should relax a bit after all this training. Watch some matches between young people to clear your head."

Lin Zuyao nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, yes! How could my meager skills dare to embarrass myself before the Chief Judge? This position of chief referee belongs to none other than the Chief Judge!"

He stroked his beard and laughed:

"Moreover, when you, Master, sit there, those little guys will definitely work even harder than usual. If I had a Martial Saint at the peak watching over me when I was young, wouldn't I have given it my all?"

"Maybe a few more promising talents will emerge, contributing to the development of our Great Xia."

Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully after listening.

Anyway, he has plenty of time, so he might as well try his luck. If he can unlock a hidden achievement, then he'll be in luck!

"Okay, let's go take a look."

Lin Wei was overjoyed upon hearing this!

"Master, you agreed?! That's wonderful!"

She jumped up.

"I'll contact Principal Luo Wu right away and ask him to reserve the head referee position for you. With your prestige and ability, Chief Referee Chen, you absolutely must take on this role!"

After saying that, she rushed out, and before Chen Yuan could say anything, she had already disappeared.

Chen Yuan shook his head.

This woman is really proactive.

......

As soon as Lin Wei left, Shen Qing came over.

He had a smile on his face, and his tone was respectful with a hint of expectation.

"Master, um... I have a small request, but I'm not sure if it's convenient to say it..."

Chen Yuan glanced at him.

You've already asked the question, isn't it obvious what you want to say?

"explain."

Shen Qing quickly said:

"Look, Mengyao is going to participate in the league in half a month. Although she trains hard, her perspective is limited."

"Although her mother and I wanted to help her, we couldn't offer much guidance because of our limited strength. Although Lin Zu has broken through to the Martial Saint realm, he is still only at the initial stage and cannot compare to your peak."

He rubbed his hands together.

"So...could you, Master, perhaps offer some guidance to this girl?"

"Even a few casual words would be enough to benefit her for a lifetime!"

After he finished speaking, he gave Lin Mengyao, who was standing next to him, a sharp wink.

Lin Mengyao then snapped out of her daze and quickly stood up. "Please...please enlighten me, Director Chen!"

Her voice sounded a little nervous, but her tone was sincere.

Lin Zuyao also chimed in from the side:

"Master, Mengyao is indeed a promising girl. If she could receive some guidance from you, it would be an immense blessing for her."

"Of course, if it's inconvenient for you, Master, then forget it. This girl is already lucky to be able to meet you."

After listening, Chen Yuan looked at the extremely nervous girl in front of him.

Nineteen years old is the prime of life.

If Lin Wei possesses a mature and alluring beauty, then Lin Mengyao embodies a pure and lively beauty.

Each has its own merits, and both are pleasing to the eye.

Chen Yuan had a plan in mind.

"Okay, let's take a look."

He stood up.

Lin Mengyao's eyes lit up, and she quickly stood up as well.

The two arrived at the training ground outside the main hall.

This is a 100-meter square bluestone paving stone, specially used by the Lin family's children for practicing martial arts.

Chen Yuan stood on the sidelines and said to Lin Mengyao:

"Show me your best martial arts techniques."

Lin Mengyao took a deep breath and nodded.

She walked to the center of the field and assumed a fighting stance.

next moment.

With a swift movement, he unleashed a set of sword techniques!

The sword flashed like a rainbow, and the figure moved like a swallow.

Every sword strike was clean and crisp, every move precise and accurate.

It's clear that their basic skills are very solid.

But Chen Yuan noticed the problem after just one glance.

After finishing a set of sword techniques, Lin Mengyao sheathed her sword and stood up, panting, looking at Chen Yuan with anticipation in her eyes.

Chen Yuan was silent for two seconds, then said calmly:

"Your swordsmanship is quite good, and your basic skills are very solid."

Lin Mengyao had just smiled when she heard this.

Chen Yuan changed the subject.

"But it's too rigid."

Lin Mengyao was stunned. Chen Yuan continued:

"You follow the routine strictly in every move, and while the form is standard, it lacks spirit."

"Swordsmanship is static, but people are dynamic. In real combat, the enemy won't play by your rules."

"Your fighting style is fine against opponents weaker than you, but against opponents of the same level, or even stronger than you, you'll be completely suppressed."

Lin Mengyao was stunned.

From childhood to adulthood, all her teachers praised her for her standard swordsmanship and solid basic skills.

No one ever said she was "too rigid".

But when Chen Yuan said that, she suddenly realized something: she had indeed been strictly following the routine every time she practiced.

Winning is fine, but if you encounter an opponent who doesn't play by the rules, you'll be caught off guard and confused.

Chen Yuan continued:

"The move you just used, 'Flying Swallow Returns,' was half a beat too slow when you turned around. That opening was enough for your opponent to stab you three times."

"And that move 'Rainbow Piercing the Sun', the angle of the sword strike is too straight. If it's just a little off-center, it can block out more of the opponent's dodge space."

Lin Mengyao was increasingly shocked as she listened; she had never known these details before!

Even the martial arts master we worship at the martial arts school has never said that!

"You cultivate water-attribute techniques, and your swordsmanship is also more agile. But your fighting style is too rigid and lacks the flexibility of water."

"What is rigid is easily broken, while what is flexible can overcome rigidity. You should understand this principle."

After Chen Yuan finished speaking, he stood with his hands behind his back.

Lin Mengyao stood there, completely stunned.

Chen Yuan's words kept echoing in his mind.

Rigidity breaks easily, flexibility overcomes rigidity... Swordsmanship is static, but people are dynamic... A beat too slow... The angle was too straight...

She closed her eyes, repeatedly recalling the sword technique she had just used.

suddenly.

She opened her eyes.

A flash of understanding crossed his eyes.

So that's how it is!

So that's where her problem all this time came from!

She drew her sword again and began to use that sword technique once more.

This time it's different.

The sword light was still as bright as a rainbow, but it had become more agile; the figure was still lithe, but it had become more supple.

After finishing her swordplay, she sheathed her sword and stood still, her breathing much more even than before.

Because she no longer wields the sword with brute force, but lets the sword move according to her will.

Lin Mengyao turned around and bowed deeply to Chen Yuan.

"Thank you for your guidance, Director Chen!"

Chen Yuan's casual words were more useful than what she had learned in a year at the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy!

It was even more profound than the guidance given by their Lin family patriarch!

Is this the strongest being standing at the very top of Earth?

Lin Mengyao raised her head.

She looked at the young man in front of her, who was only a year or two older than her, with eyes full of admiration.