After receiving praise from Lu Chenzhou, Lin Ruojun chuckled.
"My dad said he’d reward me with the latest game console once I master it!"
"Playing games is fine in moderation, just don’t let it interfere with your practice."
"Teacher, don’t you ever entertain yourself? Recently, my dad has been playing a single-player game based on ancient mythology. He hasn’t slept for days."
"Practicing Martial Arts."
Lin Ruojun was utterly convinced.
Truly worthy of being called the Martial Arts-crazed Teacher Xiao Lu!
Lu Chenzhou pushed the door open, and Lin Bin came downstairs.
"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Xiao Lu."
"You’re welcome. Ruojun is making quick progress with the Basic Boxing."
"That’s great! Is there hope she’ll master it within a year?"
"If she’s willing to practice three hours every day, she certainly will."
"Good, then I’ll supervise her."
Lin Bin grew to like the serious Teacher Xiao Lu even more.
As Lu Chenzhou left the house, Mrs. Lin happened to return from shopping.
She had seen the effort Lu Chenzhou put in and felt a bit sorry for doubting him, but pride kept her from saying so.
Lu Chenzhou ignored her and walked away with big strides. Thɪs chapter is updated by novｅlfire.net
July 3, Martial Arts History class.
"Students, today we discuss the history of the All Nations Martial Arts Competition. It’s crucial for the college entrance exams every year! The All Nations Martial Arts Competition isn’t just a contest, it’s a testament to humanity’s relentless pursuit of limits. It’s a condensed history of human Martial Arts, from which many top-level powerhouses have emerged, including the Cangtian Dragon King. He’s just one of the representative figures..."
The history teacher, Tian Wen, sporting glasses, walked in. He appeared youthful despite his white hair, and his Qi-Blood, although diminished from age, was still much stronger than an ordinary Tenth Rank.
Tian Wen was also a Martial Artist, with the title "Night Watch Ghost."
Lu Chenzhou listened attentively to the lesson, taking notes.
The summer exams included academic subjects, and the written tests accounted for 30% of the total score. This test was uniform for everyone; arriving late wouldn’t earn him any leniency.
Fortunately, he had caught up on the past three months of coursework and, given his talent for academic subjects, achieving an ’Excellent’ grade shouldn’t be a problem.
Liu Quanhai approached Lu Chenzhou.
"Here are the notes I compiled before you arrived; they should be more complete. I heard you’re also strong in academic subjects. A quick review should be sufficient."
Lu Chenzhou smiled and said,
"Thanks, I’ll take a photo and return it to you."
"No worries. Without your guidance, I wouldn’t have smoothly passed the Fourth Rank."
Liu Quanhai thought Lu Chenzhou was just a cunning person.
But after spending more time together, he realized he was the frog in the well. Their frequent interactions and discussions gradually warmed their relationship, turning them into friends on the Martial Arts path.
Such is the charm of Martial Arts.
Looking over Martial Arts history, it’s not just a story of individual heroes. The human struggle to break free is like a relay race—the result of countless Martial Arts zealots battling with the universe.
One week before the summer exams.
Lu Chenzhou became as if evaporated from the human world, focusing solely on Martial Arts and classes, without any leisure or social activities, as he made an all-out effort to perfect "Black Tiger Fist." Great Success 97%, Great Success 98%, Great Success 99%... The final steps toward Perfection were excruciatingly difficult, with each insignificant 1% improvement a testament to his repeated practice.
July 8, an ordinary early morning.
In the Tiger Garden, Lu Chenzhou finished his vigorous routine, feeling as if the roar of a tiger was exploding in his mind. He was like a black tiger, freely sprinting through the mountains and woods.
Among the towering mountains, countless ferocious beasts submitted. Those daring to resist were pounced on and killed by the black tiger, turning into lingering spirits behind him, becoming part of his strength.
When the fantasy ended, Lu Chenzhou casually threw a few punches, the last palm strike landing on a weird pine tree, unleashing his fierce force without reservation!
Bang! The dark force snapped and instantly exploded!
A deep crack split the trunk of the weird pine.
With a rustling, pinecones showered down like rain.
He looked at the Martial Arts Tree.
[Black Tiger Fist: Great Success (100%)→Perfection]
"A hundred thousand punches cast, divine clarity manifests!"
That day finally arrived.
From a beginner on October 1 last year to achieving Perfection on July 9 this year, over nine months, Lu Chenzhou had mastered the third-rate Martial Arts "Black Tiger Fist"!
The hardships involved are unspeakable to outsiders.
"Senior brother Chen Yuan represents the pinnacle of those with intermediate root bones, taking nearly ten months to master ’Songhe Fist’ from beginner to Perfection. My current speed surpasses his, of course, inspiration has played an essential role."
His progress was envied in the non-genius class.
He maintained humility, knowing there is always a higher mountain.
As the flower representing "Black Tiger Fist" withered, a black fruit quickly took shape, emitting a profound black light, with tiny characters emerging on its surface:
[Divine Seed·Tiger Enters the Woods (First Rank), hidden in the Shangyang Acupoint.
The tiger enters the mountain, smoothly and favorably.
Effect 1: Tiger Wisdom Level One, slightly enhances the comprehension of general fist techniques.
Effect 2: Tiger Form Level One, slightly enhances the comprehension of Tiger Form fist techniques.
Effect 3: Tiger Evil, possesses the effect of deterring spirits and warding off evil.
Note 1: Effects 1 and 2 are cumulative.
Note 2: The comprehension effects of Divine Seeds can stack with other Divine Seeds.
Note 3: Martial Arts with highly similar movesets and the same level can only produce one Divine Seed. After "Black Tiger Fist" reaches Perfection, practicing other arts like "Chen-style Black Tiger Fist," "Black Tiger Claw Skill" to Perfection will not cultivate new Divine Seeds.
The same applies to other Martial Arts.]
Seeing this, Lu Chenzhou showed a joyous expression.
"As expected of a First Rank Divine Seed, it actually has three effects."
Comparatively, Basic Boxing was indeed meager. He noticed that the Martial Arts Tree’s wording had upgraded from "a little" to "slightly" for improvement, suggesting it was a more substantial raise. While Basic Boxing could only enhance the comprehension of general fist techniques, adding Tiger Form Fist comprehension provided an outstanding effect when combined.