Chapter 45

In the courtyard.

Watching Zhao Yufei and Zhao Linlong walk away side by side, a slight ripple passed through Zhao Feng's heart, but he quickly returned to normal.

He was wholeheartedly devoted to the peak of martial arts, eager to explore the wonders of the outside world. The small city of Yuyang could not constrain him.

Zhao Feng focused on his cultivation, from finger techniques to footwork, from internal martial arts to body-strengthening techniques, achieving a balance of internal and external cultivation.

He was unaware that at this moment, many rising stars in Yuyang City had received the news of the "Genius Summit" and even been invited.

The Genius Summit, an invitation from the first beauty of Yuyang City, attracted many young talents who were eager to show their skills at the summit in half a month, rubbing their hands in anticipation.

That evening.

In the Zhao family, Zhao Feng, Zhao Han, Zhao Qin, Zhao Qing, and others received their invitations one after another.

Not every young descendant could receive an invitation to the summit.

It was said that the new stars invited to the "Genius Summit" must have at least reached the fourth level of martial arts.

Zhao Feng was completely unaware of all this.

Zhao Yufei, his neighbor, hesitated for a long time, unsure whether to tell him the news.

On the third day after the invitations were sent out.

Zhao Feng sat cross-legged in his room, eyes tightly closed, and a surge of uncontrollable martial arts internal energy rose from his body.

Whoosh~

An invisible gust of wind arose, making the bed and other items in the room rustle and dust fly.

Bang!

Zhao Feng's martial arts internal energy shook, and the wind swept through, opening the window and quickly closing it again.

Suddenly.

The young man opened his eyes, and two beams of light seemed to flash across the room. Then, a layer of pale green luster appeared in his pupils, clear and transparent.

"My current martial arts internal energy is on par with the sixth level of martial arts."

The surprise in Zhao Feng's eyes quickly faded, and he immediately activated the advanced martial arts, "The Withered Tree Breath," causing his aura to suddenly收敛!

The internal energy comparable to the sixth level of martial arts rapidly contracted and weakened, controlled to the fifth level.

The rapid breakthrough to the sixth level of martial arts internal energy was mainly due to his encounter in the Blood Python Cave.

Even the slow-progressing "Iron Wall Technique" had reached the peak of the fourth level, about to surpass to the fifth level.

Once the "Iron Wall Technique" broke through to the fifth level, it would not only provide a powerful defensive physique but also be able to break swords and knives.

In other words, if he broke through to the fifth level, weaker opponents attacking Zhao Feng would not only fail to hurt him but might even be injured by the shock.

At this moment, Zhao Feng's "Iron Wall Technique" was infinitely close to the fifth level, just like his cultivation, about to break through to the sixth level.

"In two days, my cultivation and the 'Iron Wall Technique' might break through simultaneously."

Zhao Feng secretly looked forward to it.

The sixth level of martial arts or the fifth level of the "Iron Wall Technique."

Achieving either one would give Zhao Feng the confidence to look down on the younger generation of the Zhao clan, let alone achieving both.

On that day.

In a simple and elegant courtyard within the Zhao clan.

"Martial arts sixth level... faster than expected."

Zhao Linlong, dressed in a long robe with a golden sheen, slowly stood up, and a powerful martial arts internal energy surged around his body.

Whoosh!

An invisible wave of air, centered on him, rushed several meters, tearing apart nearby branches and withered wood.

"Good, breaking through to the sixth level of martial arts before the age of eighteen has already broken the record of Yuyang City in recent decades."

The clan leader, Zhao Tiancang, smiled warmly, his eyes filled with care and appreciation.

"Without the thousand-year-old blood ginseng and the consumption of my adoptive father's energy to perform the 'Internal Energy Acupoint Method,' Linlong could not have broken through to the sixth level so quickly."

Zhao Linlong said humbly.

Despite breaking through to the sixth level of martial arts, he still felt humble and insignificant before his adoptive father.

The gap between the sixth and seventh levels of martial arts was enormous, like the difference between a martial apprentice and a martial artist.

Out of ten martial apprentices, only one could advance to a martial artist.

And out of a hundred martial artists, only one could advance to a martial arts master!

"Next, you should focus on your martial arts cultivation. I hear you will be participating in the 'Genius Summit' soon. You must bring glory to our Zhao clan."

Zhao Tiancang smiled.

"Adoptive father, rest assured. Apart from Xin Wuheng, I don't even consider the others. According to rumors, Xin Wuheng's cultivation is at most at the peak of the fifth level. I have more than a 60% chance of defeating him."

Zhao Linlong's tone exuded supreme confidence.

...

Time passed quickly.

The date of the Genius Summit approached day by day.

On the eve of the summit, Yuyang City was bustling with activity.

Many people traveled long distances to witness this grand event.

Some just wanted to catch a glimpse of the "First Beauty of Yuyang."

During this period, the news of Zhao Linlong breaking through to the sixth level of martial arts spread throughout Yuyang City, shocking countless young talents and causing a stir in the three major families.

The sixth level of martial arts!

For a young person under the age of eighteen, this was an almost unattainable goal.

In all of Yuyang City, no one could be mentioned in the same breath as Zhao Linlong.

However.

What was unknown to others was that in the Zhao family, the young man who broke through to the sixth level of martial arts was not Zhao Linlong alone.

In a spacious courtyard within the inner layer of the Zhao clan.

A young man moved with a blurred pace, his shadow overlapping and darting quickly, sometimes leaping into the air, floating and leaping in the void.

Whoosh!

Zhao Feng's figure, like a falling leaf, gently landed on the ground.

If one observed closely, they would notice that Zhao Feng's figure was more upright. At just fourteen years old, his height and build were taller than many adults.

His muscles and skin had a tough, bronze-like texture, full of explosive power.

Several days ago, Zhao Feng had successfully broken through to the sixth level of martial arts, and the "Iron Wall Technique" had also broken through to the fifth level.

At that time, he was confident that among the young generation of Yuyang City, there should be no opponents left.

In the past few days, he had been studying the "Star Pointing Finger" and the "Lingwei Step."

The "Lingwei Step," this advanced footwork, was gradually reaching its peak.

Now, Zhao Feng's focus was on the "Star Pointing Finger."

In the past few days, he had finally made a breakthrough in the "Star Pointing Finger," increasing its power and barely reaching the third level.

Swoosh~

Zhao Feng's index finger drew a series of finger shadows in the air, accompanied by sharp whistles.

"Ha!"

Zhao Feng poured his martial arts internal energy into a single point, gathering it at his fingertip and drawing it out. The surrounding air contracted and shook, and a faint explosion could be heard.

Zzz~

In the night, a star-like point suddenly appeared in the air, remaining condensed and not dispersing, like a star in the night sky, a fleeting moment of beauty.

This move was the signature technique of the "Star Pointing Finger" — "One Star Point."

The power of "One Star Point" was terrifying. Once successfully executed, it was almost invincible among peers and could counter defensive body-strengthening martial arts.

Zhao Feng was confident that below the seventh level of martial arts, few could withstand this finger strike head-on.

However, "One Star Point" had obvious drawbacks.

First, the success rate.

At the third level of the "Star Pointing Finger," the success rate of "One Star Point" was only 20-30%.

Second, the risk.

If the move failed, it could damage blood vessels and meridians, especially the fingers, which could easily break, highlighting the danger of this technique.

In the past, Zhao Yudong had stopped at the third level of the "Star Pointing Finger."

"If I activate my left eye, the success rate of 'One Star Point' will increase to 40-50%, and the risk of finger damage after failure will be reduced to less than 10%."

Zhao Feng analyzed in his mind.

Of course, as the level of martial arts improved, the success rate of "One Star Point" would gradually increase.

At the peak of the third level, the success rate for most people would be 40-50%, with reduced risk.

At the fourth level, the success rate would be 70-80%.

At the fifth level, it would be 100%.

At the sixth level and above, not only would the success rate of "One Star Point" be guaranteed, but the finger technique would shine like a constellation, and its offensive power would be nearly invincible unless countered by a holy-grade martial art.

Such a realm was still far beyond Zhao Feng's reach.

What he most looked forward to now was the fourth level of the "Star Pointing Finger."

Once he broke through to the fourth level, he could use the "Air Piercing Finger" to "point and kill" enemies from a distance.

"Master Zhao Feng, you have received an invitation."

A servant walked in from outside the door, speaking respectfully.

Zhao Feng was a bit puzzled, taking the green and red invitation. On the front, it read: "Genius Summit."

Genius Summit?

Zhao Feng was at a loss, completely unaware of this strange summit.

Below the invitation, there were some small characters.

Organizer: Qiu Mengyu

Zhao Feng felt a sense of familiarity.

"Who is Qiu Mengyu?"

Zhao Feng asked instinctively.

"Master Zhao Feng, 'Qiu Mengyu' is the first beauty of Yuyang City and one of the four geniuses."

The servant looked a bit strange.

Qiu Mengyu, the first beauty of Yuyang, was unknown to someone?

Whoosh!

The servant had just left when a pale purple figure gracefully entered the courtyard.

"Brother Zhao Feng, did you receive the invitation to the Genius Summit?"

Zhao Yufei smiled, her dimples as inviting as sweet pears.

"What is the Genius Summit?"

Zhao Feng was still confused.

"You don't even know the 'Genius Summit'? How could you..."

Zhao Yufei's mouth opened wide, her face full of disbelief.

She was embarrassed and angry: She had gone to the Qiu family and gone through great trouble to get an invitation for him.

It turned out the person involved had no idea what the Genius Summit was.

"Yufei, what is the Genius Summit?"

Zhao Feng couldn't help but ask.

He didn't know the twists and turns of the invitation.

Originally, Zhao Linlong had five recommendation slots for the Genius Summit but did not give one to Zhao Feng.

Zhao Yufei had never told Zhao Feng about this. Finally, for some reason, she disregarded her status and went to the Qiu family, going through many difficulties to get an invitation for Zhao Feng.

"Hmph, if you don't know, then forget it."

Zhao Yufei huffed, her figure flashing as she left Zhao Feng's courtyard.

Hmm?

Zhao Feng was a bit puzzled, feeling that Zhao Yufei seemed a bit angry.

Since they moved into the inner layer and became neighbors, they had always been harmonious and close. This was the first time such a situation had occurred.

"Genius Summit? Hmm, I might as well go and see. I wonder what the first beauty of Yuyang looks like. Could she be more beautiful than Yufei?"

Zhao Feng finally became interested.

He opened the invitation, which listed the time and location of the summit.

"Oh no!"

Zhao Feng's expression changed drastically. The time of the event on the invitation was that evening.

The sun had already set, and it was less than half an hour away.

"Hey! Yufei, wait..."

Zhao Feng called out, leaping up and chasing after her from behind.

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