Chapter 38

Time was still early, so Wei Changfeng rented a small martial arts hall in the lower courtyard.

He wanted to try out the recently mastered Qianyang Zhengfa.

There were a total of twenty small martial arts halls in the lower courtyard, usually used by the academy disciples for individual practice. Additionally, they could hire martial instructors for guidance and sparring without worrying about being seen by others.

The area of the small martial arts hall was not very large, with the ground entirely covered in water-polished granite tiles. Along the walls stood black ironwood poles, densely marked with traces left by disciples testing their strength.

Fists, feet, fingers, palms, knives, swords... everything was there, making one feel a sense of awe and shock.

Wei Changfeng did not know swordsmanship and did not carry the green sharp sword; he practiced the True Extreme Five-Form Technique, of course!

Reincarnated and re-cultivating, this advanced body-refining technique had been restored to about three or four-tenths of its former power after nearly half a month of hard practice, capable of exerting one or two-tenths of its might.

Huh! Huh!

As he unfolded his fists, palms, body, and steps, Wei Changfeng's movements gradually accelerated.

At times he transformed into a fierce bear, at others into a mighty tiger, at times he dodged like a fox, and at others he entangled like a golden snake. His movements were as smooth as flowing clouds and water, and his punches and kicks broke the air with a whoosh!

When his entire body's muscles were heated and taut, Wei Changfeng activated the recently mastered Qianyang Zhengfa, channeling the Qianyang True Qi from his dantian into his meridians and infusing it into his limbs and bones.

Cultivating to the fourth level of the Body Refinement stage, where the Qi rushes through a hundred acupoints, was already considered beyond the beginner stage, entering a higher realm. As long as one could successfully break through the acupoints, the realm would gradually ascend.

Compared to the third level, where the True Qi penetrates the body, the True Qi available after the Qi rushes through a hundred acupoints is stronger and purer, greatly enhancing combat power when infused into fists, feet, and weapons.

Therefore, when practicing the same True Extreme Five-Form Technique, Wei Changfeng's strength and speed increased by at least two-tenths, and as he gradually became more familiar with the Qianyang True Qi, his power continued to grow!

"Hey!"

In the midst of intense practice, Wei Changfeng suddenly leaped forward, his hands forming tiger claws and fiercely grabbing onto an ironwood pole.

Crack! Crack!

With two crisp cracking sounds, two hard wooden strips were torn off by him.

Slap!

In the next moment, Wei Changfeng clasped his hands and rubbed the wooden strips, causing fine wood powder to fall.

Between his palms, white smoke actually rose.

This was the power of the extremely yang Qianyang True Qi. If not for Wei Changfeng's lack of experience and insufficient foundation, he could have easily burned and reduced the ironwood to ashes!

Even so, he was already extremely satisfied.

In just half a month, Wei Changfeng had advanced from the first level of Body Refinement to the fourth level, re-practicing the True Extreme Five-Form Technique, cultivating the Tai Xu Nine Heavens True Yang Heart Sutra, and initially learning the Sun Swallowing Dan Yang Technique and Qianyang Zhengfa. His progress was so rapid that it could make one's jaw drop.

If he could learn a sword technique, even if his Body Refinement level remained unchanged, he would have enough confidence and trump cards to face Hao Xiong in the life-and-death arena!

Seeing that the time was about right, Wei Changfeng returned the small martial arts hall and then went to the dormitory area.

He did not return to his own room but went to Room 35 of the Yi Building.

"Junior Brother Wei, why have you come?"

When he knocked on the door, the occupant was very surprised to see Wei Changfeng: "What a rare visitor!"

The occupant of Room 35 of the Yi Building was Senior Brother Li, and the two could be considered neighbors. However, due to Wei Changfeng's recent busy cultivation, they rarely saw each other.

"Senior Brother Li, I would like to invite you to a wine shop for a drink..."

Wei Changfeng clasped his hands and asked, "Do you have time?"

In Jingyun Martial Academy, Wei Changfeng was only relatively familiar with Senior Brother Li and could have a few words with him.

Senior Brother Li smiled, "I always have time for a drink. I was just about to go out for something to eat. Let's go!"

He was very clear that Wei Changfeng coming to him was not just for a drink.

The two left the academy and found a private room in a nearby wine shop.

After ordering the wine and dishes, Senior Brother Li got straight to the point, "Junior Brother Wei, if you have something to say, just say it. Senior Brother Lingtian is currently in seclusion, trying to break through a bottleneck. If it's something important, I might not be able to help."

Wei Changfeng smiled, "It's nothing important. We can talk while we eat."

Senior Brother Li laughed, "Alright!"

The wine and dishes were quickly served, and he did not hesitate, drinking three cups of wine, which immediately opened up the conversation.

Senior Brother Li's real name was Li Chen, and he was at the fifth level of Body Refinement. He had been in the academy for a full six years.

He was considered a senior in the lower courtyard, but due to his limited talent, he had little hope of advancing to the upper courtyard. The best path for him was to find a job in Jingyun City.

Therefore, Li Chen chose to join Eastern Lingtian.

In front of Wei Changfeng, he did not hide this fact and even seemed somewhat proud of it.

Because in Jingyun City, the Eastern family was one of the five major families, and although Eastern Lingtian was from a branch line, he could easily arrange a good position for Li Chen.

For a disciple like Li Chen, who came from an ordinary background, this was already an excellent choice.

"Junior Brother Wei, I really envy you!"

After drinking to about four-tenths of intoxication, Li Chen spoke his mind, "You are an alchemist. Even if you don't make a name for yourself in the academy, you can easily find a job in any alchemy shop in the future, without having to sell your strength like me."

Wei Changfeng smiled, "Everyone has their own destiny. If I can't pass the current life-and-death challenge, there won't be much of a future to talk about. Compared to that, Senior Brother Li, you have a stable and worry-free life!"

Speaking of this, Li Chen's intoxication cleared a bit, and he said seriously, "Junior Brother Wei, I've heard that many people in the academy are very dissatisfied with you. Some might want to challenge you to a sparring match!"

Wei Changfeng frowned and immediately understood, "Someone wants to test my strength!"

The life-and-death match between him and Hao Xiong had already been set up as a betting event, with substantial wagers, undoubtedly involving various interests.

Wei Yiping had already come to stir things up, and it was only natural that one or two more would come to test his strength.

"If I don't agree and just avoid it, who can force me?"

Wei Changfeng said, "I have the status of an executive disciple, which is quite useful in the lower courtyard."

Li Chen shook his head, "Just refusing a sparring match won't work. If you refuse once, they will send someone else to guard the library entrance, and then again and again... will you refuse them all?"

"Even if we don't talk about that, your reputation will suffer, and people will start talking. Your status as an executive disciple will be affected, and there might even be an elder or instructor who will intervene."

Wei Changfeng's eyes flashed, "What should I do then?"

"Very simple!"

Li Chen said, "Either you beat the first person who challenges you, and others might not dare to come forward. Even if they do, you can refuse them openly."

"Or you can ask Elder Ouyang to arrange an external mission for you, and return when it's over."

Wei Changfeng sneered, "An external mission? They might want me to do just that!"

If he left the academy, he would lose the protection of his status as an executive disciple, and others could take action without hesitation, possibly even endangering his family.

So this option, Wei Changfeng would not accept!

Li Chen sighed, "Then you can only defeat the person who challenges you..."

Wei Changfeng thought for a moment and did not continue this topic. He asked, "Senior Brother Li, do you know an instructor in our academy named Dongfang Caibai?"

"Dongfang Caibai?"

Li Chen's expression immediately became somewhat strange, "Why are you asking about this instructor?"

Wei Changfeng did not hide it, "I want to learn swordsmanship from him."

Li Chen was taken aback and said, "Learn swordsmanship? This instructor's sword technique is indeed the best in the academy. It's said that even the academy headmaster is not his match. Many people want to learn from him, but he no longer takes disciples!"

"Since he came to the academy three years ago, he has never publicly taught, and he only has two disciples."

"So, Junior Brother Wei, if you really want to learn swordsmanship, you should find someone else, like Instructor Chen."

Wei Changfeng nodded, "Do you know what Dongfang Caibai likes?"

He did not follow Li Chen's advice because Dongfang Caibai was recommended by Ouyang Feng. If he wanted to learn swordsmanship, he naturally had to find the best teacher, even if it was very difficult.

Li Chen smiled bitterly, "I really don't know!"

"Alright, let's continue drinking!"

Wei Changfeng did not mind. Being able to learn so much was worth the cost of the wine and food!

After a satisfying meal, Wei Changfeng and Li Chen returned to the academy.

Li Chen was going to the lecture hall to listen to a lecture, while Wei Changfeng planned to rest for a while in his dormitory and then visit Instructor Dongfang Caibai in the other courtyard in the afternoon.

However, what neither of them expected was that as soon as they stepped into the lower courtyard, someone blocked their path.

"Senior Brother Wei, I am Fang Wenshuo from the lower courtyard!"

The person smiled, "I would like to request a sparring match and some guidance from Senior Brother. I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

Speak of the devil!

Wei Changfeng and Li Chen looked at each other, both seeing the helpless look in each other's eyes.

"What? Does Senior Brother Wei have any difficulties?"

The lower courtyard disciple named Fang Wenshuo spoke politely, but his words were very aggressive.

Around him were a dozen or so fellow disciples, most of whom were there to watch the show.

Facing the provocation, Wei Changfeng remained calm and said indifferently, "Sparring and guidance? No problem at all. How much can you pay? There should be a stake, right?"

Fang Wenshuo was taken aback. He never expected Wei Changfeng to agree so readily and even propose a stake, which not only surprised him but also disrupted his original plan!

Seeing his expression, Wei Changfeng smiled, "What? Don't you have any money, Junior Brother Fang?"

He used a tone of extreme disdain!

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