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White Ape's Power!

Upon hearing this name, everyone stirred.

The eyes of everyone on the stage fell on Tian Yi'er. Pharmacist Hong looked surprised, while Pharmacist Huang looked smug.

The guards below, led by Guard Xue, stared intently at Tian Yi'er, their expressions as if they had seen a ghost.

Even though all the other ordinary apprentices in hemp clothing were still practicing their stances, many of them couldn't help but cradle their heads and look in Tian Yi'er's direction.

On Shen You's side, she also heard Hong Xiugu, who was standing guard on her other side, tremble and exclaim in a wavering voice, "How is this possible?!"

Taking the opportunity, Shen You turned her head and asked in a low voice, "What is the White Ape Force?"

Shen You did not inherit the memories of his predecessor. Others should already know about the "White Ape Force," but for him, this was the first time he had heard of it, and he had only vaguely heard the name.

Could it be related to the "strength" that Boss Xue mentioned?

"How come you don't know anything!"

Hong Xiugu glanced at Shen You with annoyance and gritted her teeth, saying, "Above Qi Jin is Jin Li, and 'White Ape Jin Li' is a type of Jin Li. Generally speaking, only second-rank martial artists can learn Jin Li, but he..."

Hong Xiugu glanced at Tian Yier over there, grinding her teeth in anger, clearly unwilling to accept the situation.

"So that's how it is... the White Ape Force!"

Shen You couldn't help but clench her fists.

It truly lives up to its name as "powerful"!

He had already heard that Tian Yi'er next to him had amazing talent, but he didn't expect it to be this amazing.

He had never heard of the second-grade internal force, but Tian Yi'er had already mastered it.

Indeed, there's always someone stronger than you, and everyone has their own destiny.

No one who can become a martial artist at such a young age is simple!

"But I'm no worse than him!"

Shen You quickly encouraged herself again.

"His talent has its limits! But my talent is constantly increasing!"

"If we keep rising, one day we'll surpass them!"

With this in mind, Shen You calmed down again. He took a deep breath, focused intently, and continued practicing his standing meditation.

This time, he made up his mind and quickly entered a state of complete absorption in the world around him.

"Huff...huff..."

With each breath, the phantom of the white ape within his body began to flicker faintly.

"This is..." Hong Xiugu looked at Shen You in surprise.

She hadn't expected that this lecherous fellow wasn't entirely useless; he had actually grasped a bit of the "White Ape Strength."

Seeing Shen You's unusually focused and serious expression, Hong Xiugu's gaze lingered on Shen You's face for a moment longer. She quickly shook her head and followed Shen You's example, not thinking too much about it, and entered the standing meditation state on her own.

A moment later, the white ape phantom on Hong Xiugu's body swelled and contracted again.

In an instant, Shen You, Hong Xiugu, and Tian Yier stood side by side, with three white ape phantoms rising and falling, together exuding a dynamic and vast aura.

The ordinary apprentices in linen robes behind them were almost all distracted from their stances, staring at the three of them with expressions of shock.

On the stage, Pharmacist Hong, who had initially looked somewhat shaken, stroked his beard and smiled upon seeing Hong Xiugu's appearance, saying with great relief, "Xiugu has always been impulsive, but she has become much more composed today."

He then turned his gaze to Shen You and praised him, "This young man Shen You, although his stance training is a bit weak, he can remain unmoved in the face of the 'White Ape Force,' his temperament is indeed top-notch."

He had originally planned to only accept Xiu Gu and Han Shu, the two female impersonators, but now he had a change of heart and wanted to take Shen You under his wing as well.

Beside him, Huang Yaoshi snorted coldly:

"Many people can achieve a good character. But someone with exceptional talent like Tian Yi'er is truly one in a million!"

You're right.

Hong Yaoshi nodded and did not argue with Huang Yaoshi.

In fact, Tian Yi'er's talent did make him envious.

Having grasped the essence of internal energy at the first level, Tian Yi'er's future prospects are limitless.

Although Xiu Gu and Shen You are not bad, they are still far inferior to Tian Yi'er.

"The time has come!"

After the incense stick burned out, Guard Xue clapped his hands.

Everyone relaxed and ended their standing meditation.

Guard Xue announced loudly, "The first round of testing is over. In the stance test, Tian Yi'er is first, Hong Xiugu is second, and Shen You is third!"

All the ordinary Mai looked at the three people standing at the front and were completely convinced.

As expected, no one who becomes a martial artist is lucky; each of these three is clearly much stronger than them.

Guard Xue continued, "Now, let's begin the second round of testing: martial arts demonstration! Line up in three rows, and three of you will come forward at a time to demonstrate your most proficient martial arts technique in the arena!"

Standing meditation tests stance training, while martial arts demonstration tests martial arts techniques; both are essential basic skills for martial artists.

The crowd quickly lined up, naturally forming three rows behind Shen You and the other two.

Guard Xue turned his gaze over: "The three of you will lead the charge!"

Shen You raised her hand and asked, "Can we use weapons?"

Guard Xue glanced at Shen You and nodded, saying, "Alright!"

Shen You saw a hint of encouragement in Xue Huwei's eyes, and her heart warmed.

"I usually use a knife!"

Shen You strode out and picked up the broadsword that he had placed aside before he started practicing his stance. As soon as he held the broadsword, he felt a surge of emotion, as if connected to his very blood.

Decades of experience slaughtering pigs, coupled with his mastery of the "Tiger-Slaying Knife Technique," made Shen You feel a burning sensation all over his body just from touching the knife.

A strong sense of confidence welled up from his heart.

His stance training is nothing special. But his swordsmanship is, without a doubt, second to none!

"Now, it's my turn to shine!" Shen You's lips curled into a fervent smile.

Shen You turned around and saw Hong Xiugu looking at her.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Shen You asked.

"Who's looking at you?" Hong Xiugu replied irritably, turning her head away.

"I'll use a whip!" She drew a soft whip from her waist.

"I... I can do it empty-handed..." Tian Yi'er said softly, her head down.

"Alright!" Guard Xue said, "Once you're ready, you can begin anytime. It doesn't need to take too long; each of you just needs to practice your best martial arts technique once."

The three nodded and, standing a distance apart from each other, assumed their fighting stances in front of the crowd.

On the stage, Huang Yaoshi raised an eyebrow:

"Old Master Hong certainly has the guts to pass on his family's 'Azure Phoenix Whip' to this little girl!"

Pharmacist Hong nodded and said:

"The young Xiu Gu is a free spirit and likes to daydream, so cultivating this 'Azure Phoenix Whip' is just right for her. After all, no one has ever seen an Azure Phoenix, and the meaning within it can only be understood through her own contemplation."

Hong Yaoshi chuckled again and said to Huang Yaoshi, "Old Huang must also be extremely fond of this exceptionally talented Tian Yi'er, as he even passed on your thirteen styles of 'Mysterious Jade Hand' to him."

Huang Yaoshi sneered, "'Mysterious Jade Hand' is merely a supplementary technique; it cannot cultivate true internal strength. Compared to 'Azure Phoenix Whip,' it is inferior!"

Pharmacist Hong shook his head and said, "Elder Huang, why belittle yourself? The 'Mysterious Jade Hand' itself cannot cultivate internal energy, but it can enhance any kind of internal energy. It is a precious technique that many people would kill for! Just like Tian Yi'er right now, if he can cultivate the 'White Ape Force' into the 'White Ape Mysterious Jade Force,' he will be invincible among those of the same level!"

"Heh, that's still no match for the 'Azure Phoenix Force'!" Huang Yaoshi sneered.

The two pharmacists were discussing something, and the knowledge and vision they revealed in their words amazed everyone around them.

Just then, both Hong Yaoshi and Huang Yaoshi looked at the scene at the same time, and then looked at each other in surprise.

"That's... the 'Tiger-Taming Saber Technique'?"

Pharmacist Hong hesitated.

"Not entirely!"

Huang Yaoshi said in a deep voice:

"That's more like... forging their own path!"

As he said this, Huang Yaoshi stared intently at Shen You, who was wielding his sword, his face instantly turning extremely gloomy.