Chapter 5, Astonishment

Surprisingly, are there still disciples who can achieve three sounds beyond the fifty-first rank?

Has it started

This action may appear somewhat ungraceful, yet it instinctively causes the muscles to tense and the breath to be held.

Zhao Xuanqi walked through the crowd and arrived at the front of the stage

Zhao Qi's current height is only about 1.6 meters, with a small frame and a lean physique that does not cling to the bones. Such physical qualities can be easily recognized by experts as indicative of poor bone structure.

Xia Qing's body stiffened, and her mind became somewhat hazy, unable to react for a moment

All the named disciples stood frozen in place

Needless to say, the performer is Zhao Qi, who just a few days ago practiced to the point of falling ill in bed

Bang

Zhao Qi's voice reached Xia Qing's ears

Through the impact of footsteps and the sudden exertion of the body's extension, strength is transmitted progressively, reaching the extremities of the limbs

Having nothing at all, and even losing a significant amount of savings due to this desperate struggle, life has become even more difficult and strained

In practical application, the essence of this technique lies in curling the body to reduce one's own target area, then swiftly advancing through gaps to evade enemy attacks and defenses. Subsequently, one suddenly expands the body to exert force, striking with claws to shatter the throat, exhibiting extreme ruthlessness and ferocity

This was still a certain concealed expression made by Zhao Xuanqi after careful consideration

Zhao Xuanqi's right hand claw suddenly swung out, level with his forehead, and his fingers abruptly grasped, the force extending all the way to the tips of his fingers

However, at that moment, another loud bang interrupted her thoughts completely

Not only Xia Qing, but all the distracted named disciples suddenly raised their heads at this moment, looking towards Zhao Xuanqi, who was demonstrating martial arts.

She took a deep breath, forcibly calming her complex emotions

If one does not indulge in futile fantasies, one will not find oneself in a desperate situation

After all, they had exerted themselves fully in the previous demonstration, resulting in significant physical exhaustion. There is no need to waste energy and effort on such meaningless struggles to look up.

Just now, Zhao Xuanqi's demonstration of martial arts showcased the essence of these techniques in a vivid manner, as if he had truly undergone the baptism of real combat, which was markedly different from the performances of other named disciples

Bang

Wait? Is this the third sound?

Is this Zhao Qi

Even some drowsy elders and *Tu* Shuxiaolin raised their gaze slightly, somewhat surprised

However, what no one expected was that the three sounds were not the end

Fourth Style! The Fierce Tiger Presents Its Claws!

At this moment, Zhao Xuanqi's body was slightly hunched, with his knees half-squatting, neck retracted, and chin tucked in. His hands were claw-like, drawn in front of his chest, completely protecting his torso and abdomen. In this posture, his entire body had shrunk into a compact form, occupying almost half the space it normally would.

In the next moment, Zhao Xuanqi moved

The Tiger Style Fist is, in fact, an extremely vigorous martial art, characterized by powerful and dynamic movements. The stances emphasize a spirit that is both dragon-like and tiger-like, with abundant vitality and a high demand for innate talent and physical constitution. Consequently, the inner disciples of the Xiaolin Martial Arts School are all tall and robust, while someone like Zhao Qi has limited potential in terms of innate talent.

The interplay of movement and stillness, contraction and extension, surprisingly evokes a sense of exhilarating pleasure

Summer Qing's casual thoughts on divergent thinking

Practicing to the point of being bedridden, Zhao Qi, who has taken several days off and is unable to achieve even three consecutive strikes

It seems that he has taken my words to heart. After six months, you are no longer the poor boy you once were. Moving forward, you will have a bright future, and you may even not be bound by the limitations of this small Tianhai Mansion. Some bad habits should be corrected as soon as possible

She knew that Zhao Xuanqi's demonstration had begun, yet she still did not raise her head to look, as there was no need to do so; the demonstration would soon come to an end

In fact, the subsequent demonstrations are no longer worth watching. According to convention, if one of the last fifty can be deemed competent, it would essentially be considered a miracle.

It was precisely at the moment of "crossing through the mountains and forests" that Zhao Xuanqi's curled body instantly stretched out

Yet the expression on Xia Qing's face changed unpredictably, leaving one to wonder what she was thinking

Subsequently, it is the second tone

Her heart suddenly trembled, and in an instant, she raised her head, looking somewhat shocked towards the front of the stage

What a pity

Discipleship of Zhao Qi, I kindly request the guidance of the esteemed master and fellow brothers!

Let it be free and observe the consequences afterwards

On the other side, Weng Xiaolin was struck by a sense of brightness at the sight of Zhao Xuanqi's imposing stance

The closest named disciples glanced at Zhao Xuanqi and then each averted their gaze.

Endurance! Concealment! Stealth!

Therefore, after merely glancing at Zhao Xuanqi, Xia Qing and the others continued to lower their gazes, looking at their toes and closing their eyes to rest their minds

At his age, his discerning eye for assessing people's talents and innate qualities is exceptionally sharp

Unfortunately, in the vast expanse of the divine land, how many can reach a satisfactory realm? The founding masters of their sect are merely at this level.

By now, the entire assessment has been ongoing for more than an hour, and everyone is feeling somewhat fatigued and restless. If it were not for the rules of the martial arts school, it is likely that some would have already begun to whisper to each other.

Everyone's expression was somewhat peculiar, filled with astonishment, exclamation, and disbelief

Four sounds

Bang

Weng Xiaolin withdrew his gaze, leaned back against the armchair once more, his eyes half-closed and half-open, no longer displaying any turbulence

Unless one can reach a state of mutual agreement, where the mind permeates the entire being, cleansing the essence and marrow, can one then break free from the shackles of one's inherent nature

Bang

At that moment, Xia Qing heard a sharp sound resembling the explosion of firecrackers.

Yet everything is in vain, and what follows is the end, just like the others before, with a face full of defeat, as if mourning a loss, returning to their place, and then exiting through that door, all dreams shattered, returning once again to the filthy reality.

The voice is indeed very resonant, it seems that the previous injuries have healed quite quickly

Subsequently, Weng Xiaolin assessed Zhao Qi and slightly shook his head

The "Tiger's Claw" technique imitates the posture of a fierce tiger lurking in the jungle, suddenly pouncing on its prey. It embodies the "concealment" before the tiger strikes, the "swiftness" at the moment of the attack, and the "ferocity" when it swings its claws

It is as if one can see a gaunt tiger, desperately hiding in the mountains or grass, casting a sinister gaze upon its prey, sending a chill down one's spine

Hmm? His previous strength seemed to be only two strikes? Just a couple of days ago he collapsed from exhaustion, and today being able to deliver two strikes can be considered an extraordinary performance, right? It is truly not easy, especially since he is injured like that yet still gives his all.

This world has never been one where success can be achieved solely through hard work and suffering

Xia Qing thought indifferently, not bothering to watch Zhao Xuanqi's demonstration, but instead looking at Zhou Ze beside her. Seeing that he, like her, was staring at his toes and remained unmoved, she couldn't help but feel a bit pleased in her heart

A crisp sound of an air explosion was heard

The knees in a half-squat suddenly stomped the ground, and the lean figure sprang up in an instant, as if it had momentarily passed through the gaps in the mountains and forests, pouncing beside the prey

Zhao Qi made the third sound

Did I make a mistake in my calculations