High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

The next day, just as dawn was breaking.

Chen Yuan was still asleep when she was woken up by the noise outside the door.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he saw a black extended luxury car parked at the entrance of the mansion, with Fang Wenshan standing respectfully beside it.

Several teachers from Luoyang Martial Arts University followed behind him, all dressed neatly and looking very energetic.

Chen Yuan shook his head.

Old Fang is being way too enthusiastic.

He got up and washed up, and the Celestial Armor transformed into everyday clothes. He hung the Spirit Gathering Pearl on his waist as an ornament.

As soon as he stepped out of the main hall, Fang Wenshan came to greet him.

"Good morning, Chief Manager Chen!"

His face was beaming with a bright smile, and his attitude was extremely respectful.

"The competition officially starts today. I've come to pick you up."

Chen Yuan nodded.

"Thanks for your hard work."

He looked at the shadowy figure dozing in the corner.

"Shadow, let's go."

The shadow opened its eyes, yawned, and instantly expanded to its original size.

Chen Yuan stepped onto its back, followed closely by Chen Tianling and the other Holy Dragon Guards.

Fang Wenshan quickly followed, sitting on Youying's back, his heart pounding with excitement.

This is Chief Chen's mount!

A beast at the early stage of the ninth rank!

This was the first time he had ever sat in one!

With a flap of its wings, the Shadow took off and disappeared into the clouds in the blink of an eye. The other teachers and vice principals who didn't get to ride in the Shadow returned home in envy, riding in a black luxury car.

......

Luoyang University of Technology.

It was already packed with people.

Teams from 76 martial arts schools across the country had already arrived.

Students dressed in various martial arts uniforms entered the open-air venue in an orderly manner under the guidance of their instructors.

The audience seats were packed.

There were parents of students watching the competition, reporters from major media outlets, high-ranking officials from Longwu Division who came to observe, and martial arts enthusiasts who came from all over the country.

Tickets for each martial arts school league in the Great Xia Kingdom sell exceptionally well, and the entire venue is bustling with activity.

Suddenly... the sky darkened.

Everyone looked up and saw a colossal beast, three hundred meters long, slowly emerging from the void!

"It's Chief Chen!"

"Chief Chen has arrived!"

The entire venue erupted in cheers!

Countless people waved their arms excitedly, and the cheers were deafening!

The shadowy figure slowly descended and hovered above the venue. Chen Yuan took a step forward and slowly floated down from the sky.

Behind.

Chen Tianling and eleven others followed closely behind and landed in an orderly fashion.

The shadowy creature quickly shrank to the size of a palm and flew to Chen Yuan's shoulder, where it crouched down.

He wore a silver-white casual robe, with a crystal-clear spirit-gathering bead hanging at his waist, which reflected a faint seven-colored light in the sunlight.

He looked like a god descended from heaven.

"Chief Chen! Chief Chen!"

The cheers grew even louder.

Chen Yuan nodded slightly with a calm expression, which was considered a greeting.

Fang Wenshan, with a broad smile, stepped aside to lead the way.

"Chief Chen, this way please!"

Principals and teachers from various martial arts schools came forward to greet them.

"Greetings, Director Chen! I am the principal of Shanghai Martial Arts University..."

"Director Chen, it's an honor to meet you! I am the Vice President of the Martial Arts University in the capital..."

"Chief Chen, I am from Jinling Martial Arts University..."

"I am from Lingnan Wuhan University..."

Each of them was respectful and had a smile on their face.

Chen Yuan nodded in response.

His gaze swept over the group of people, and he secretly memorized a few names.

Wuhan University in Shanghai, Wuhan University in Beijing, Wuhan University in Nanjing, Wuhan University in Lingnan... these are all top-ranked universities in the country.

Fang Wenshan was grinning from ear to ear.

Do you see it?

Chief Judge Chen personally came to Luodu Martial Arts University to serve as the chief referee!

Other schools can only be envious!

He was pleased with himself, but remained humble on the surface.

A group of people escorted Chen Yuan toward the podium.

......

Several figures on the dais had been waiting for a long time.

The one leading the group was Lin Zuyao. Upon seeing Chen Yuan arrive, he quickly stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Chief Chen!"

The assistant referees behind him also stood up.

"Greetings, Chief Judge Chen!"

Chen Yuan waved his hand.

"No need for such formalities, everyone."

He walked to the referee's seat and sat down, with Vincent Fang and Lam Cho-yiu sitting on either side of him.

The other assistant referees also took their seats.

Chen Tianling and the other eleven stood respectfully behind Chen Yuan, lined up in a row.

The solemn atmosphere was like that of eleven statues.

Absolutely domineering!

Several assistant referees exchanged glances discreetly, secretly marveling at the situation.

Chief Chen's entourage is indeed extraordinary!

Fang Wenshan leaned closer and whispered:

"Master Chen, the competition starts in a quarter of an hour. Please have some tea and rest for a bit."

Chen Yuan nodded.

I picked up the teacup that had been prepared in front of me and took a sip.

His gaze swept across the entire venue.

The stands were packed with people, with no seats available.

It can accommodate at least 50,000 people!

At this moment, countless eyes are fixed on the podium, on that young figure.

Chen Yuan remained calm.

But he was secretly thinking to himself.

The most popular spots in the famous scenes from novels I read in my past life should be the place where I can unlock a hidden achievement, right?

His divine sense swept across the entire venue in an instant.

They quickly detected a familiar aura.

Lin Mengyao.

She was standing in the Luodu Martial Arts University's competition team, wearing a light blue martial arts uniform, her long hair tied in a high ponytail, her eyes full of anticipation.

Chen Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

This girl is in good shape.

......

Fifteen minutes later.

A sound came from above the open-air venue, and it began to close.

A host dressed in a formal gown walked onto the stage, her voice booming.

Good morning, distinguished guests and audience members!

"Welcome to the 72nd Martial Arts Academy League of the Great Xia Kingdom!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The host continued:

"Since the revival of spiritual energy, martial arts in our Great Xia Kingdom have flourished. Over the past seventy-two years, the Martial Arts School League has witnessed the rise of countless geniuses and the passing down of martial arts from generation to generation in our Great Xia Kingdom!"

"But this year's league is different from previous years!"

His voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"We are honored to have invited the Great Xia Nation-Supporting Saint Venerable, the only Martial Saint peak expert on Blue Star, Master Chen Yuan, to serve as the chief referee for this league!"

The spotlight instantly shone on Chen Yuan.

The host's voice was passionate:

"Chief Chen, at the tender age of twenty, has already reached the pinnacle of martial arts! He is the guardian deity of our Great Xia, and a role model for all martial artists!"

(Three hundred adjectives omitted here~)

"Finally, let's welcome Director Chen with the warmest applause!"

boom......!

The entire venue erupted in cheers!

Thunderous applause and deafening cheers!

Countless people stood up and applauded wildly.

The applause lasted for a full minute!

No one dared to disrespect him, because Chief Chen might not know who clapped, but he certainly knew who didn't!

Chen Yuan sat on the platform, unsure of what to say.

Why does it feel like a general is playing a single-player game?

He glanced at Vincent Fang, who was clapping the most enthusiastically beside him.

Fang Wenshan's face was beaming with smiles, his expression clearly saying, "Director Chen, are you surprised? Do you like it?"

Chen Yuan shook his head.

Old Fang really went to great lengths.

But I have to say, it feels really good!

He stood up and nodded slightly to the audience, which made the applause even more enthusiastic.

Chen Tianling, standing behind Chen Yuan, couldn't help but smile.

The boss has quite the entourage.

......

As the applause gradually subsided.

The host continued:

"Now, I hereby announce... the 72nd Great Xia Kingdom Martial Arts Academy League officially begins!"

"The first event will be the individual qualifying rounds, starting with the first-year students!"

"Each match is randomly assigned by the system; the winner advances, and the loser is eliminated!"

On the large screen, the light flickered, and names scrolled rapidly.

Soon the first group of opponents appeared.

[Yangzhou Martial Arts University: Luo Feng (Freshman) VS Jiangzhou Martial Arts University: Li Yao (Freshman)]

Two young figures stepped out from their respective school teams and leaped onto the ring.

Chen Yuan glanced at it.

Both were first-year students, and both were at the peak of the Great Martial Master level.

That's pretty good for that age.

But that's about it.

Game start.

The two exchanged blows for three minutes.

In the end, Luo Feng from Yangzhou Martial Arts University won by a single move, and the entire audience gave him a polite round of applause.

Chen Yuan remained expressionless.

too weak.

They're really too weak.

In his view, this level of combat was no different from children playing house.

The second match.

The third match.

The fourth match.

......

A morning passed quickly.

Chen Yuan sat on the platform, his expression changing from initial interest to blankness, and finally to drowsiness.

He finally understood what it meant to "the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment".

I thought that the martial arts school league, which brings together geniuses from all over the country, would at least be worth watching.

The results of it?

Most of the participants were from lower-ranked schools, and the skill levels of the players varied greatly, resulting in a lackluster battle.

There was no surprise whatsoever, not even a splash.

Chen Yuan leaned back in his chair and silently complained to himself.

To him, what difference was there between a group of little guys at the level of Grand Martial Arts Masters and chicks pecking at each other?

All he wants now is for the league to end quickly so he can see if he can unlock a hidden achievement.

But the problem is...

How many days does the league last in total?

He looked at Vincent Fang beside him.

"Principal Fang, how many days does the league last in total?"

Fang Wenshan quickly said:

"Reporting to the Master, it will take a total of seven days."

"The individual preliminary rounds were held two days ago, from first grade to fourth grade, to determine the top 32."

"Then, after two days of elimination matches, the top eight will be determined."

"Then there are two days of semi-finals and finals, and the last day is the team competition."

Chen Yuan's lips twitched after hearing this.

seven days?

He has to sit in this chicken-pecking competition for seven whole days.

Well, let's just wait and see.

I tolerated it to hide my achievements.

He sighed inwardly and looked back at the arena.

Two first-year students on stage are fiercely sparring, each move precise and skillful.

But in Chen Yuan's eyes, it was all flaws.

He yawned out of boredom.

Lin Zuyao, who was standing nearby, noticed this and whispered, "Chief Chen, is it too boring?"

Chen Yuan nodded.

"A little."

Lin Zuyao smiled.

"This is just the beginning. The competition will get more and more exciting in the later stages. It will be really interesting when the third and fourth grades come around."

Chen Yuan hummed in agreement and said nothing more.

His gaze swept across the entire venue.

The stands were still packed with people, their enthusiasm undiminished.

Among the participating teams from various schools, some were nervous, some were expectant, and some were eager to try.

Lin Mengyao stood in the crowd, looking up at the podium.

When her eyes met Chen Yuan's, her face flushed slightly, and she quickly lowered her head.

Chen Yuan smiled.

This girl is quite cute.

Oh well, I'll just consider it coming to watch her compete.

He looked away and continued to endure the pain.

The competition continued offstage, while Chen Yuan remained expressionless onstage.

But he had only one thought in his mind.

"Hidden achievement... You absolutely have to come!"