Chapter 1, Wu Yuan

During his time at the martial arts academy, he encountered a 'Fifth-Rank Master' whose strength was terrifying, slightly surpassing that of his peak in his previous life. However, he was greatly disappointed by the 'martial arts techniques,' which were far inferior to those of his past life.

Wu Yuan has many plans for his martial arts cultivation, but a skilled woman cannot cook without rice

Xu Yuanhan is not to be trifled with; last time, Wu Yuan won only by a stroke of luck

Only he understands

The County Martial Arts Academy, located on a nine-story tower one thousand meters away from the training ground

In a previous life, there was an endless supply of high-energy nutritional supplements, comprehensive brain monitoring of bodily functions, and the accumulation of over a century of big data from the Human Federation providing optimal training recommendations for martial arts. Wu Yuan shook his head slightly

... ...

"Yuan Ge, it is your Wu clan leader, perhaps he has come to seek you," Wu Sheng said softly. "He is coming over, so I will take my leave first"

I will not do it," Wu Yuan simply shook his head

Wu Yuan, however, remained calm, which was within his expectations

The reason for the transmigration? Wu Yuan is unclear; upon waking up, he found himself soul-transmigrated to this world

Haha, I am not preventing Wu Yuan from entering the Cloud Martial Hall, I am merely delaying him for a year. The middle-aged man in the black robe said with a smile: "He should have already opened his martial arts acumen. Brother Zhang, if you train him for another year, it is highly likely that he will enter the Cloud Martial Hall as the 'Number One of the Four Mansions', which would be a significant achievement

"Xiao Wu, once you have your epiphany, you will naturally understand," Wu Yuan said with a smile, giving a vague response

Of course, this is the "past"

The Wu family is considered a prominent clan in the city of Nanmeng, but Wu Qiming is merely the head of a branch family located outside the city, and is quite inconspicuous even within that branch.

Wu Yuan, hailing from an ordinary family, yet made a remarkable impression, earning the admiration of even the dean.

"I am indeed afraid of losing, Xu Yuanhan. Let us discuss our competition when the time comes for the grand contest," Wu Yuan said with a smile, showing no concern for the gazes of the many disciples from the martial arts academy.

"Is it really not going to be accepted?" Xu Yuanhan said in a low voice

This world, seemingly lacking in martial arts heritage, possesses fifth-tier masters with immense strength exceeding tens of thousands of pounds. How powerful are the first-tier masters who govern territories? Furthermore, there are the legendary top-tier masters known as 'Earthly Immortals'! Wu Yuan has perused some records from the Martial Arts Academy.

There is a whistling sound in the air

But this lifetime

It is not that I am unwilling, but rather it is the governor.

At the beginning of the journey, after months of aimless wandering, others advised the woman to give up

Does Wu Yuan not dare to accept?

Within the Junzong Martial Arts Academy, on the training grounds, the morning chill had yet to dissipate, and a large group of disciples from the academy had already begun their morning exercises

After several months, Wu Yuan had truly integrated into this body and had come to accept the identity of the other party as 'mother', naturally becoming more attentive to her physical well-being

to become enlightened

These disciples from the martial arts academy are all exceptional talents in martial arts, being one in a hundred within the city limits. Clearly, the identity of the newcomers is even more extraordinary

Jiangzhou Nanmeng Mansion, away from the city

What truly piqued Wu Yuan's interest in the Martial Arts Academy Competition was the other reward for the first place—five hundred taels of silver

Attracting the attention of many disciples in the training ground

The unfamiliar body and the troubled family have caused Wu Yuan's progress over the past month to be quite slow

The old man in the blue robe narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment: "Where is the prefect?"

Five hundred taels of silver is the "first bucket of gold" that Wu Yuan can earn most easily at present

"The last competition, I accidentally lost to you. Today, right now! I want to compete with you again." Xu Yuanhan stared at Wu Yuan.

Because Wu Yuan has already crossed over

Matters within the Wu family are not to be discussed lightly; even his father, let alone Wu Sheng, should refrain from saying too much

Moreover

This scene left many disciples of the martial arts academy, who were eagerly anticipating Xu Yuanhan to "suppress others with the power of the General's Mansion," feeling somewhat disappointed

In the year 3224 of the Dongwu calendar, early spring

especially in this world of Middle-earth where might is paramount and various factions vie for supremacy

However

"Xu Yuanhan has arrived," a voice suddenly echoed from the other side of the training ground

Xu Yuanhan, exceptionally gifted and from an extraordinary family background, became a 'Seventh-Rank Warrior' at the tender age of fifteen, with a boundless future ahead

A so-called master, who has devoted twenty years to diligent practice, has uncovered a secret technique

Moreover, Xu Yuanhan is not a fool. Wu Yuan smiled as he watched the direction in which Xu Yuanhan departed

He is the son of the general stationed in the town, and the military training ground is more complete, with dedicated soldiers serving as sparring partners, who usually do not come to the martial arts academy for morning practice

Wu Yuan and Wu Sheng have shared a bond since childhood. Wu Yuan, having integrated the memories of his previous life, also inherits this brotherly affection.

I progress slowly, which is greatly related to my diet; as long as I have enough meat, my rate of progress will increase tenfold

Wu Yuancai is truly remarkable. Recently, he suddenly had a breakthrough. In the last three small competitions at the Martial Arts Academy, he placed tenth, then fourth, and in the most recent one, he even secured first place!" Numerous disciples of the Martial Arts Academy were whispering among themselves.

"Yuan Ge, you must be careful." The robust young man in black, fully equipped with protective gear, moved with agility and ferocity, delivering a punch that struck like lightning.

How can it possibly compare to the 'optimal martial arts solution' formed by the cultivation of data by hundreds of billions of people in the Human Federation

This is a miraculous encounter for the martial arts masters on Middle-earth, and Wu Yuan also uses the term 'awakening' to disguise his rapid progress in strength

Xu Yuanhan pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Alright, Wu Yuan, you have some merit. Let us compete again at the grand competition"

Brother Zhang is well aware of his disciples, and I, Xu, admire this. This time, it was my unworthy son who acted recklessly. The middle-aged man in the black robe smiled and said, "However, Brother Zhang, are you truly unwilling to consider my previous suggestion?"

This world is indeed extraordinary. When I first arrived, I thought it was a low-level martial arts world, where various martial arts techniques were far inferior to those of the Federation. Only the physical capabilities were astonishing, with ordinary people able to rival the 'warriors' of the Federation. Wu Yuan murmured to himself.

In the elementary martial arts academy, all the disciples are young, their muscles and bones not yet strong, and their martial arts skills far from fully developed

At present, what is most important to me is to seize the title of 'First Place in the Martial Arts Academy Competition' in eight days. Wu Yuan felt very calm inside

Five hundred taels of silver, after deducting what I need for 'Zhu Yuan', the remainder should be sufficient to treat my mother's illness. In Wu Yuan's mind, the gentle woman and the weathered face of the illustrated book inevitably came to mind

As the youngest "Martial Arts Grandmaster" of the Human Federation in the solar system, Wu Yuan's understanding and perception of martial arts rank among the top ten in a federation of billions of people.

After nearly one hundred attacks

He is staring intently at Wu Yuan

Call!

"Patriarch, what brings you here?" Wu Yuan took the initiative to greet him.

Xu Yuanhan, born into a privileged family, is able to practice rigorously in the harshest winters and the hottest summers. From a young age, he has trained in martial arts consistently for many years. Although he may sometimes act with arrogance, he is by no means a dandy and would not cause such troubles for his father.

This amount of money

Nanmeng Martial Arts Academy is one of the three major advanced martial arts academies under the banner of Hengyun Sect, second only to the 'Yunwu Hall', and it is also quite difficult to enter

... ...

In the various "Cosmic Islands" of the Federal Metaverse, Wu Yuan is known as the "Key Hero" and has read countless online novels, which is why he easily accepts the fact of his transmigration

However, as the cornerstone of the "Hengyun Sect" that dominates the sixteen prefectures of Jiangzhou, those who can enter the academy may either be talented individuals from the subordinate counties outside the city or descendants of martial artists from the sect, and when a large group of people practices together, it naturally exudes a certain imposing aura

This is a world where martial arts sects dominate the realm

With a call, Wu Yuan merely shifted one step to the left, narrowly avoiding the punch.

Practicing martial arts requires a significant appetite

Wu Qiming, the patriarch of the Wu clan's Li Cheng branch

In Wu Yuan's memory

"Hey! Hey!" The robust young man finally ceased his assault, drenched in sweat, and helplessly called out to Wu Yuan: "Brother Yuan, your footwork has improved too quickly. Just a couple of days ago during our practice, I could still catch up to you, but now I can't even touch you."

No problem

The first place has the qualification to enter the "Cloud Martial Hall," which is the top martial arts academy within the territory of the Hengyun Sect. Those who successfully graduate are at least "entry-level experts."

Wu Yuan nodded

Having traversed for nearly half a year, I still have not awakened the system. One cannot take online novels seriously; could it be that I am not the protagonist template? Wu Yuan's thoughts turned.

Military force determines everything

The old man in the blue robe glanced at the other party and said lightly: "You are a core disciple of the sect, and should be more aware than I am of the strictness of the 'Inspection Hall' in the sect"

The old man in the blue robe nodded and casually remarked: "I have watched Yuanhan grow up; he has become more mature and composed. If he does not enter the Yunwu Hall this year, he will miss the age requirement, which is truly a pity"

In his previous life, Wu Yuangu was completely unimpressed; he and other martial arts masters casually engaged in a 'martial arts duel,' with live streaming rewards counted in 'hundreds of millions'.

Some martial arts schools, claiming a heritage of "one thousand years," have actually endured the practice of at most a few thousand individuals with their "unique skills"

Moreover

The old man in the blue robe smiled without speaking

Since you have taken the place of the other party's son, you must assume this responsibility

Even if one truly wishes to trouble Wu Yuan, it would not be done in front of the public eye

A fifth-tier expert can be considered to be of a certain caliber, and is qualified to be appointed as a thousand-man commander within the city guard. Over the past month, Wu Yuan has gained a certain understanding of this world.

In the previous encounters, he merely feigned weakness intentionally, creating the illusion of his rapid progress

It is a kind of poverty that is just short of starving to death

Wu Yuan shook his head and smiled wryly at the picture book

Since one has come, one should settle down. As a master of martial arts, Wu Yuan deeply understands that mere daydreaming is futile; strength is the foundation.

The "low martial arts world" is not as simple as it appears.

As a holder of a doctoral degree in Martial Arts, Wu Yuan deeply resonates with this statement and is indeed a practitioner of it

Of course, it is enough to purchase one square meter of ordinary real estate in the "Governance City"

My ranking has been steadily rising in the three small competitions, and my name should have already been placed on the governor's desk. I cannot afford to offend the general in charge, but what about just the son of a general

In the previous three small competitions, Wu Yuan deliberately controlled his rankings, achieving progressively higher positions each time, merely to avoid appearing too conspicuous when ultimately claiming the title of 'First in the Grand Competition'.

Wu Yuan and Wu Sheng walked out of the gate of the martial arts academy together. In the distance, they saw a horse-drawn carriage parked under the shade of a tree, where an old man in a black robe stood with a furrowed brow next to the carriage

In the "Li Cheng Jun," he is a prominent figure second only to the county governor. Xu Yuanhan, as his youngest son, is naturally not someone that ordinary martial academy disciples can provoke

General Xu, how is it? The old man in the blue robe chuckled: I have said before, that young man Wu Yuan is quite deep-minded and will not engage in battle

A large meat bun costs three coins, while five hundred taels of silver equate to the purchasing power of five hundred thousand star dollars in the Federation Wu Yuan thought to himself

There is no need for you to worry about this, Brother Zhang

Wu Yuan is very poor

With a swift motion, the spear practitioner drew back their limbs like a great bow, their waist and hips moving in unison, as the short spear shot through the air and deeply embedded itself into the wooden pillar

"Encountering me?" Wu Yuan smiled

With a loud bang, the robust youth appeared unfazed, suddenly delivering a powerful side kick with his right leg, the muscles on his thigh standing out like steel bars.

Face? Only children care about that

Martial arts masters can be conferred titles of kings and nobles! They can establish their own sects! They can roam freely across the world! Moreover, they can found a nation and proclaim themselves emperor!

Wu Yuan turned over and leaped more than a zhang, his posture upright, revealing a harmless smile: "What is the matter?"

"Wu Yuan, are you afraid of losing to me? Last time in the minor competition, you were the first." Xu Yuanhan's voice, booming like a bell, was deliberately amplified, finally drawing the attention of all the disciples of the Martial Arts Academy.

Such matters of the supernatural are beyond my current understanding; even the 'Human Federation' that once occupied the solar system in a past life could not comprehend them.

He will not act rashly without sufficient confidence and capability

However, this does not include the already prominent "Wu Yuan"

Hmm? Have you arrived so soon? What came into Wu Yuan's view was a tall young man dressed in a luxurious purple martial robe

Xu Yuanhan did not linger, turning around and leaving the training ground with several attendants

Yet she persevered, gritting her teeth to kneel and plead with other clansmen and the 'colleagues' of her deceased husband, expending a considerable amount of silver, and ultimately managed to bring her 'son' back to full consciousness

Wu Yuan stands nearly 1.8 meters tall, yet in front of Xu Yuanhan, he appears somewhat "petite".

The only person he cannot stop worrying about is his sister

Seventh floor

The boy named Xiao Wu, whose full name is Wu Sheng, is the son of two sworn brothers.

The Martial Arts Academy Grand Competition is held once a year

Otherwise, on hetushu.com, not to mention a single robust youth attacking, even if ten individuals of the same caliber surrounded him, Wu Yuan could easily evade them

Jun Zong Martial Arts Academy, a high-level martial arts training facility.

The human heart is not made of stone; who can remain unchanged?

Who would have thought that just before the major competition, a person named Wu Yuan would suddenly emerge

Science is the primary productive force of martial arts

An elderly man in a blue robe, somewhat stooped, leaned against the railing

What justifies the sudden transformation of an originally unremarkable disciple of the martial arts academy? A cautious and steady approach is the proper path

Standing approximately 1.9 meters tall, he is immensely robust, resembling a brown bear. As he moves, his limbs and spine subtly coordinate their strength, akin to a gun poised to unleash its power at any moment, exuding an astonishing sense of pressure.

The process of traversing? Wu Yuan can no longer recall clearly

Suddenly

Practicing martial arts is not the same as cultivating immortality; one must eat, and eat well!

A crane standing among chickens

... ...

The disciples of the martial arts academy, each employing fierce techniques that balance offense and defense, are full of flaws in Wu Yuan's eyes

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In terms of strength, Wu Yuan is not much stronger than a robust young man

In the half year since arriving in this world, he had been in a state of "dullness" for the first few months, until recently, when he gradually began to recover as he integrated the memories of his "previous self".

"The lower back is lacking by one centimeter, the limbs are not sufficiently spread, the body leans forward inadequately, possessing a strength of a thousand pounds, yet only able to exert seventy percent of it." A boy, approximately fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in a rough-cut, slightly worn martial arts uniform, is casually commenting on his 'classmates' while supporting himself with one arm in a peculiar posture, lying diagonally on the ground

The external differences in cultivation have become significant

Reality is not a novel; my sudden time travel is certainly not because the heavens think I am handsome. Wu Yuan is not truly indifferent to the reason for his 'time travel'.

A somewhat immature and dull voice sounded from afar, causing many disciples in the arena to unconsciously turn their gazes towards Wu Yuan on one side

Xu Yuanhan

Since my father died in the "Battle of Hengshan" against the Great Jin Dynasty eight years ago, our family has fallen into decline, facing oppression from within the clan. My mother has managed to hold on, and the Wusheng family has provided significant support.

Good

General of the Guard

The sun sets in the west

"Three 'Yiqi Pills', how about that?" The middle-aged man in the black robe revealed his trump card.

On his right side stood a middle-aged man in a black robe, with a square face, exuding an imposing presence without showing any anger

However, it is not entirely disadvantageous; the deeper Wu Yuan delves into this world, the more he discovers the astonishing potential of this realm in the art of martial arts

Unfortunately

"Not accepting." Wu Yuan shook his head with a smile

Wu Yuan

However, since the death of Wu Yuan's father, various branches within the clan have joined forces to oppress him. It is Wu Qiming who imposes certain constraints; otherwise, his mother alone would not be able to support him.

Only in the corner

However

Immediately

"Enlightenment? Many martial artists struggle to achieve it in their lifetime." A robust young man named Xiao Wu sighed and said, "In this grand competition, Yuan Ge, you are likely to secure first place. Once you emerge from the Yunwu Hall, you will at least be a prominent expert, and that could truly turn the tide; the Wu clan might even consider you as their leader."

"Yuan Ge, please stop talking," Xiao Wu feigned an exaggerated wail

This life

As time passed in the book, Wu Yuan gradually integrated the memories of his former self, increasingly able to feel the intensity of this fervent maternal love

Hmm? Upon hearing this, Xu Yuanhan's pupils constricted; he did not expect Wu Yuan to respond in such a manner

Wu Qiming looked at the most outstanding younger generation of the family before him and suddenly shouted, "What have you done to offend the guarding general?"

They all know these two prominent figures from the martial arts academy

In the previous life, I practiced martial arts from a young age, but I was not one to cling to outdated traditions

Skillful techniques? A world of difference

"Yuan Ge, I am merely concerned that Xu Yuanhan might employ other means to deal with you. His father is a general in charge of the garrison," Xiao Wu said with a worried expression, as his own father was a 'centurion' in the city guard, making him more aware than others of the power held by the garrison general.

According to the Master, using great power to suppress others, ordinary people cannot withstand criticism and will inevitably act out of character. Xu Yuanhan stared at Wu Yuan: I must engage with Wu Yuan more times to test his limits, and then consult several uncles to practice countermeasures

Wu Yuan seemed to have anticipated this, stepping back a pace in advance to evade the strike

There are whispers of concern in the training ground.

Over the past year, he has consecutively ranked first in the martial arts academy's small competitions eighteen times, making his entry into the 'Cloud Martial Hall' a certainty

The Hengyun Sect is a dominant martial arts sect that commands an expanse of several thousand miles, with countless disciples and a multitude of experts, truly a colossal entity

In just over a month, following Wu Yuan's rise in the Martial Arts Academy, he quickly gained significant attention within his clan

This little fellow, Wu Yuan, has just begun to show promise; he is indeed still quite immature. It would be more appropriate for him to refine his skills for another year before entering the Cloud Martial Hall

Wu Yuan nodded slightly

As a practitioner of martial arts, one dodges with agility akin to that of a fox, strikes with ferocity reminiscent of a tiger, exhibiting extraordinary prowess and demonstrating remarkable martial strength

Wu Yuan patted the other person's shoulder and said, "At the very least, I can still get into 'Nanmeng Martial Arts Academy', but if you can't make it, your father will not let you off easily"

With a resounding boom, the robust youth alternated between punches and kicks, launching fierce attacks that caused the specially reinforced ground to tremble subtly, yet he never managed to touch Wu Yuan in the slightest

If he enters the Cloud Martial Hall this year, he will only be an ordinary disciple. No matter how high his future achievements may be, those above will only believe that the Cloud Martial Hall has trained him well

After regaining consciousness, Wu Yuan quickly accepted his new identity and began the process of diligently restoring his cultivation level

Wu Yuan

"Brother Yuan, is it really that powerful once one comprehends martial arts?" The robust young man could not help but say, "I used to be able to overpower you, but now, you could probably take on ten of me."

In the thirteen states of Middle-earth, where various factions vie for supremacy, it may be permissible for some powerful figures within the martial arts community to indulge in extravagance and pleasure. However, if even the selection process for martial arts is corrupted and loses its fairness and justice, then the destruction of the sect will not be far off

Wu Yuan had little interest in entering the so-called Cloud Martial Hall

In his perception, if it were himself under the scrutiny of many eyes, it would be difficult to maintain a calm mindset

The selection of true elite talents at the County Martial Academy is one of the primary responsibilities of a county governor, and the garrison general does not dare to intervene lightly

It is important to ensure safety and risk-free conditions