Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder!
Golden Bell Shield!
Iron Cloth Shirt!
Iron Palm!
...
If quality is lacking, then make up with quantity.
Facing Wu Hongsheng, this legendary figure known for so long.
Lu Yuan dared not be careless.
He executed dozens of third-class martial techniques in succession.
Yet advanced martial arts are a complete dimensional suppression against third-class martial techniques.
Moreover, there was an immense power gap between Lu Yuan and Wu Hongsheng.
He had only just entered the Grandmaster Realm, but Wu Hongsheng was a Martial Arts Grandmaster renowned both domestically and internationally!
In front of Baji Fist.
All of Lu Yuan's techniques were like paper, utterly unable to withstand at all.
The result was just as expected.
Lu Yuan was hit on the shoulder by Wu Hongsheng's punch, his body thrown back dozens of meters, his left arm bleeding uncontrollably, clearly heavily injured!
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but sigh.
The gap between advanced martial arts and third-class martial techniques was just too vast.
There's simply no way to fight!
It was only then.
The many martial artists understood.
Why Lu Yuan dared to risk universal condemnation to challenge each school.
Compared to advanced martial arts.
Third-class martial techniques were just child's play!
"The title of 'Divine Fist' is truly well-deserved."
Lu Yuan coughed twice, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
At this point.
He could only use his final trump card.
"Heaven Rewards Diligence, activate!"
With a bit of effort, reap a hundredfold reward!
During the talent's duration, whatever Lu Yuan did would yield a hundredfold benefit.
This meant.
Engaging the enemy once would grant him a hundredfold combat experience!
As long as he's not killed, he has a chance to turn the tables!
Thus.
All the martial artists present witnessed a strange scene.
Clearly, Wu Hongsheng's attacks were fierce, his power superior.
Yet Lu Yuan was like an undying cockroach, surviving tenaciously no matter what kind of blow he faced.
And as time passed.
Lu Yuan's combat style became increasingly proficient, his techniques more refined, and his inner strength more resilient.
By the end of the fight.
Everyone discovered an incredible fact.
Lu Yuan was growing stronger the more he fought, advancing at an unimaginable pace!
[You engaged with a formidable enemy, significantly boosting your combat experience!]
[You've honed your inner strength to the peak, breaking through to the Great Success Grandmaster!]
[You've perfected your techniques, seamlessly integrating multiple martial techniques!]
Life and death battles inherently elicit all of one's potential, let alone with the support of Heaven Rewards Diligence.
Half an hour later.
Lu Yuan, who had been completely overwhelmed, finally reversed the situation, matching Wu Hongsheng blow for blow.
An hour later.
Lu Yuan gradually gained the upper hand.
Two hours later.
A dragon and tiger's roar emanated from Lu Yuan's body, completely merging dozens of third-class martial techniques into one, severely injuring Wu Hongsheng with a punch.
Wu Hongsheng's figure was sent flying, leaving a long mark on the ground.
This legendary figure in the martial arts community was thus regrettably defeated!
"The old master still lost."
The martial artists present were first stupefied, then shocked, and finally incredulous before becoming completely numb.
"Talents emerge in every generation, the old man concedes his skills are inferior and acknowledges his defeat."
"I will personally offer the Baji Fist Scripture later."
The dust settled.
Wu Hongsheng coughed a few times and slowly rose from the ground, a sense of forlornness as a hero reaches his twilight.
"Old master..."
The eyes of other Baji disciples were red, many unable to hold back their tears, finding it hard to accept this reality.
"Junior has offended, and I ask for your forgiveness, senior."
Lu Yuan bowed once more with a salute.
"It's nothing, in the martial arts realm, might is right, whoever has the bigger fist has the reason."
"I did similar things myself back in the day."
Wu Hongsheng was quite open-minded.
Back then, his iron fists roamed the land, toppling countless martial schools.
Being challenged by Lu Yuan now is no different.
"With your talent, mastering a bunch of third-class techniques is truly a waste."
"Now that you have the Baji Fist Scripture, you may be able to reach the Martial Arts Extreme Realm within twenty years."
Wu Hongsheng was able to let go and accept.
After his defeat, rather than harbor resentment towards Lu Yuan, he praised him amply.
Such magnanimity made Lu Yuan feel ashamed.
"May I ask, senior, what is the Martial Arts Extreme Realm?"
Lu Yuan humbly inquired.
He had last heard of this realm from the Wudang Old Grandmaster.
But the Elder Grandmaster had been deeply unwilling to speak more about it.
"The end of the Dao."
Wu Hongsheng remained silent for a long time before saying four words.
"Such as the Dharma Ancestor from centuries ago and Master Zhang from Wudang, these were this realm."
"If one steps into this realm, they can walk on air, exhale as swords, thus the Martial Arts Extreme Realm is also known as 'invincible on earth'!"
"But what of the Martial Arts Extreme Realm?"
"In this End of Dharma Era, no matter how strong your power or how great your talent, it's all ultimately empty?"
Wu Hongsheng sighed deeply, feeling somewhat disheartened.
"Senior, I differ on this point."
Lu Yuan shook his head.
"The martial path is like rowing a boat upstream; not advancing means retreating."
"We martial artists must proceed with bravery and fortitude, pressing forward relentlessly!"
"Recasting the glory of martial arts is our duty!"
Wu Hongsheng smiled.
Yet the smile was laced with a sense of bitterness and sorrow.
In his youth, he had been just like Lu Yuan.
Famed in his youth, full of ambition, intent on revitalizing martial arts.
Only through certain experiences does one come to see how laughable it all can be.
But seeing the youthful face of Lu Yuan, a sliver of unrealistic hope rose in Wu Hongsheng's heart.
"Back then, due to that matter, my Dao heart was damaged, and I was never the same."
"But he is still young and more talented than I ever was; perhaps he truly can accomplish this?"
...
The challenge concluded.
The news of Lu Yuan's victory over the Baji Daoist School quickly spread across the internet via numerous media outlets.
As the news broke.
The entire martial arts community was in an uproar!
Especially that phrase spoken by Lu Yuan.
Recasting the glory of martial arts is our duty.
Countless martial artists regarded it as a life motto.
Many ordinary youths were also inspired by this phrase, resolve to dedicate themselves to martial arts, deciding to become martial artists!
All of a sudden.
The entire martial arts world was roiled with activity, with various factions turning their attention towards Lu Yuan.
Qian Country, Capital City.
In a certain laboratory.
"Even the Baji Daoist School lost?"
A young man in his thirties saw the news, his expression somewhat incredulous.
The man was wearing a white lab coat and black-rimmed glasses, looking quite unremarkable, much like the experts and professors often seen on TV.
But only those beside him knew.
The immense power that this man, Chen Hongyu, wielded.
Setting aside all his titles and honors.
Just his name alone, Chen Hongyu.
Was enough for many high-ranking officials to treat him as an esteemed guest.
Even the current Emperor would regard him as a national treasure!
"Something's not right; Lu Yuan's speed of growth is somewhat abnormal. I want all his files and data."
"Also, give me a full recording of this battle."
Chen Hongyu adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and spoke decisively.
"You are responsible for continuously monitoring his movements, and report back immediately if anything unusual happens."
"He's been causing a stir for too long; he must be stopped immediately."
"If the situation slips out of control, have the Dragon Team pay a visit."
"The Ark Plan has reached a crucial point, and absolutely nothing must go wrong!"