Lu Qing left, and he left in disgrace.
He couldn't believe that Yan Chuan could have created such an exquisite boxing technique like the 'Tiger Crane Double Forms', but indeed he was unquestionably defeated by Yan Chuan.
Eight years of hard cultivation!
Eight years of perseverance!
At one moment, it seemed like a joke.
On the contrary, compared to Lu Qing's desolation, everyone in the Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall was excited—
"It's been a few years, and Achuan's strength has improved so much!"
"Incredible! The rebellious disciple Lu Qing is said to be a minor figure in Guangling Academy, with considerable strength, yet still defeated by you!"
Wei Quan couldn't help but step forward and squeezed in front of Yan Chuan excitedly: "Senior Brother! Senior Brother! Is this 'Tiger Crane Double Forms' really your own creation? How does it compare to the 'Iron Wire Fist'? Will I have the chance to learn it in the future?"
The first question was exactly what many present were curious about.
Yan Chuan, having made another breakthrough in his boxing skill, felt elated in his heart and smiled on his face: "It's not just my own credit, Master's proficiency in boxing has helped me greatly."
"So it is self-created!"
"Tiger Crane Double Forms!"
"Hahaha! The 'Cheng Family Boxing' has another Absolute Skill! Ha! Who says only by entering Guangling Academy can one innovate? Look, Senior Brother stayed in the Martial Arts Hall, and he easily created a boxing Absolute Skill that can defeat the 'Six Harmonies Fist'!"
Wei Quan was proud, seeing a bright future: "When I master both the 'Iron Wire Fist' and the 'Tiger Crane Double Forms', this Lu Qing won't even be fit to carry my shoes!"
A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers!
Even if Wei Quan's words got out, he wouldn't be afraid of being laughed at.
But everyone here was family, so no one laughed.
there were still some outsiders—
"Master Yan's boxing is exquisite; Suping acknowledges her inferiority. The ten-day appointment is thus canceled."
Mei Suping stepped forward with her group, clasped her fists towards Yan Chuan, and was forthright.
Wei Quan was about to mock, but was stared at by Yan Chuan, making him shrink his neck and dare not to say anything more.
Yan Chuan returned the gesture, saying, "Heroine Mei, you're too kind."
Mei Suping glanced at Yan Chuan, thought for a moment, and then said, "Could Master Yan spare a moment to speak with me?"
Yan Chuan immediately led Mei Suping to the side.
Around them, there was no one.
Mei Suping then softly said, "In the battle with Lu Qing just now, Master Yan must have noticed that although Lu Qing's boxing proficiency was inferior to yours, he still entangled with you for hundreds of rounds. What he relied on was nothing more than Qi-Blood, strength, and muscle and bone. You must know the difference there."
Yan Chuan certainly knew: "Guangling Academy has secret medicine for martial arts training, which can strengthen a martial artist's Qi-Blood, enhance strength, and temper muscle and bone. Therefore, the new faction martial artists coming out of the academy not only have profound martial arts, but their physical quality far exceeds that of the old school martial artists."
Besides 'Divine Skill Absolute Skill', it is another tool used by major academies to attract martial artists.
Rumor has it that Wang Kuan, Grandmaster of 'Six Harmonies Fist', managed to advance further and break the limits of the old school martial heroes, achieving a new level all because of the academy's secret medicine.
Furthermore, Songhe Sect's top genius Zhang Ying, after his 'Golden Gauze Skill' was broken by 'Thousand-mile Chasing Wind Godly Shadowless Skill' from Guangling Academy's 'Seven Star Boxing Club' by one of the Four Guardians, Teng Siqian, was supposed to become a cripple but was also saved by the secret medicine, although he never recovered his former glory, he was at least able to continue practicing martial arts.
The capabilities of 'secret medicine' are unimaginable.
This is the key factor for major academies' rapid rise.
However, 'secret medicine' is only circulated internally within academies, strictly prohibited from being shared externally. If Yan Chuan wants to obtain the secret medicine through regular channels, he must join Guangling Academy!
Mei Suping meant exactly this: "At twenty-six years old, without having taken secret medicine or cultivated in an academy, and growing outside to the level of an Old School quasi-master, Master Yan is truly exceptional. With just one word, Guangling Academy will surely accept you, and the treatment will not be lower than Lu Qing's!"
Mei Suping's demeanor was sincere; she was also appreciating talent and did not want such a stunning figure like Yan Chuan to remain in obscurity and remain unrecognized.
"Anyone can, just not me!"
Yan Chuan shook his head.
At least before Master spoke of it, he couldn't raise it, nor could he actively enter Guangling Academy.
It's not because of stubbornness, it's about integrity.
Cheng Fengxiao saved his life, raised him to adulthood, and taught him martial arts; he is nominally a master but indeed like a father. If, in the scenario where Lu Qing and the other two disciples all turned traitor together, he too 'betrayed' Cheng Fengxiao, it would be inhumane, a lack of a conscience.
In the past, the reason for not going to Guangling Academy was partly due to Cheng Fengxiao, and partly because of his own ordinary aptitude, even if he had entered Guangling Academy, there would be no significant achievements, not worth breaking Master's heart.
"I have Purple Mist Palace, no need to go to Guangling Academy."
Even if the academy has ready-made Absolute Skills.
Even if the academy has precious secret medicines.
Even if the academy has more and deeper secrets.
But Yan Chuan, outside, step by step, steadily and surely, may not be worse, just progressing a bit slower.
"Do what you should, and don't do what you shouldn't."
Guangling Academy might be good, but Yan Chuan is unmoved.
Walking out of Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall, Mei Suping regrettably sighed: "Yan Chuan can achieve this in the outside world; if he had entered Guangling Academy eight years ago, today his achievements might be no less than the 'Guangling Ten Outstanding'."
Cui Lanxin had to admit: "This person is indeed a genius! Regardless of whether that 'Tiger Crane Double Forms' was self-created, just being able to practice this set of boxing to that level is not simple."
When someone slightly surpasses themselves, maybe they will be unconvinced and jealous.
But what was seen today, Yan Chuan simply surpasses her by more than ten times, and Cui Lanxin's original mindset also changed somewhat.
Jiang Rou, who knew more about Yan Chuan's investigation and understanding, showed regret on her face, but in her heart, she had some admiration: "Eight years ago, Cheng Fengxiao's three direct disciples turned together to Guangling Academy, leaving only Yan Chuan steadfast. In July this year, Cheng Fengxiao's one son and one daughter also entered Guangling Academy, which was a big blow to him. If Yan Chuan left, Cheng Fengxiao would be a loner. Yan Chuan probably doesn't want to, but rather is unwilling."
Respect teachers and value the way!
Value emotions and righteousness!
Such a person, no matter what their stance or strength, deserves others' respect.
Mei Suping simply felt pity for Yan Chuan: "He should have been able to achieve even greater."
Not entering the academy.
Will remain mediocre in the end.
From the west of the city, heading to the south of the city.
The three rented a carriage and hurried back to Guangling Academy.
Guangling Academy is located outside Guangling City, occupying twelve thousand acres, resembling a small city, divided into an Inner Courtyard and an Outer Courtyard; the Inner Courtyard is strictly controlled, while the Outer Courtyard is easily accessible.
The Academy establishes nine colleges: 'Fist and Feet', 'Weapons', 'Qinggong', 'Inner Strength', 'Cross Refining', 'Hidden Weapon', 'Array', 'Medical Skill', and 'Identification'.
They are further subdivided into majors, for example, the 'Fist and Foot Academy' includes 'Fist', 'Hand', 'Palm', 'Claw', 'Finger', 'Grappling', 'Leg', 'Foot', etc.
Further down, courses are subdivided, like 'Boxing Major' includes 'Fu Fist', 'Six Harmonies Fist' and 'Palm Skill Major' includes 'Iron Sand Palm', 'Copper Sand Palm'.
Academy disciples must major in at least 'Inner Strength', 'Fist and Feet', and 'Identification' and need to elect three majors as supplements.
Lu Qing elected 'Spear Technique', 'Qinggong', and 'Cross Refining', but his heart was solely on 'Six Harmonies Fist' cultivation, so his proficiency in spear technique, Qinggong, and cross refining was mediocre, especially in the previous battle, Lu Qing didn't show much.
Meanwhile, Mei Suping elected 'Swordsmanship', 'Qinggong', and 'Hidden Weapon', but she still focused on 'Fu Fist'.