Chapter 8

The young man who was originally scheduled to be tested after the Yang family had already prepared to step forward, but upon seeing Yang An walk out, he could only stop in his tracks, looking at Yang An with surprise as he headed towards the testing tower.

Is he going to take the test?

All eyes turned to Yang An in astonishment.

Yang Jing couldn't even stop him in time.

"Is the little fool going to take the test?"

"Has he broken through to the Bone Tempering stage?"

"No way, he's been stuck at the ninth level of Body Tempering for a year, how could it be so coincidental?"

It wasn't a secret that Yang An had advanced to the ninth level of Body Tempering a year ago.

For nearly a year, he had been unable to break through, clearly lacking the insight needed to advance, which was related to his comprehension. How could he just happen to break through during the test?

However, no one thought Yang An would joke around at this moment.

After all, Yang An wasn't a real fool.

His intelligence was just a bit slower in developing compared to his peers. This was particularly noticeable before he was eleven or twelve, which is why he was called a "little fool." But in reality, now at sixteen, Yang An showed no signs of abnormality. He was just quiet and always wore a "foolish" smile.

The buzz of discussion erupted.

Yang An, however, paid no attention, his face wearing his trademark "foolish" smile. Dressed in white, he walked step by step to the testing tower under everyone's watchful eyes.

"Bringing shame upon oneself."

Chen Nan sneered.

Mu Wan'er gazed at Yang An's figure, her eyes filled with a complex expression.

Choices are one thing, but apologies are another. After living together for so many years, she had taken care of Yang An's daily life, studied with him, and practiced with him... Even pets would develop feelings, let alone Yang An, who was so good to her...

If it weren't for her future and the attitude of the Chen family and Chen Nan, she wouldn't have wanted to break ties.

Unfortunately, not everything in the world can be perfect.

"Yang An, sixteen years old, first level of Bone Tempering, a direct disciple of the Yang family."

Yang An announced clearly.

His clear voice echoed throughout the venue.

At the same time, he released a hint of his blood qi, his long hair gently fluttering.

This made countless young girls, who were just beginning to bloom, stare with wide eyes.

It had to be said, regardless of his strength, his looks were absolutely stunning.

"Hmm, his realm is a bit low, but... very good."

Tang Qing carefully examined Yang An, stroking his beard and nodding slightly, praising him with a deep voice.

The blood qi Yang An emitted felt very pure and condensed to him. Moreover, he sensed that Yang An seemed to be holding back, or rather, even the release of his blood qi was under his control.

He was definitely not like a newly advanced Bone Tempering warrior.

The crowd was slightly surprised that Tang Qing would praise Yang An.

From the start of the test, the only ones who had earned Tang Qing's praise were Chen Nan and Yang Jing.

Even Mu Wan'er and the Su siblings didn't get much more than a glance from Tang Qing.

But now, Tang Qing was saying Yang An was "very good"!

What was "very good"?

Being handsome makes a difference...

Everyone naturally assumed Tang Qing was praising Yang An's appearance.

"Compared to the foundation, as long as it's not a major realm leap, it's all trivial."

Yang An smiled.

His handsome face shone with a confidence and pride that the "little fool" had never shown before.

Tang Qing frowned slightly.

Yang An took a step forward, approaching the testing tower very closely, so close that he couldn't even gather momentum.

He extended his hand forward, thumb apart, four fingers together, slowly reaching out to the testing tower.

The moment his fingertips touched the testing tower, he suddenly exhaled and shouted, "Hai!"

With this shout, Yang An suddenly curled his fingers into a fist and unleashed a powerful punch!

"Bang!"

A dull explosion echoed, and the massive testing tower trembled violently.

Crystals lit up rapidly, one after another.

"Heavens!"

"Damn!"

"How is this possible?"

Everyone in the venue stared in shock, their eyes wide open.

They couldn't believe what they were seeing as the crystals on the tower lit up rapidly.

Ten, twenty, thirty, forty!

Fifty, sixty, seventy...

Seventy-four!

When it surpassed Chen Nan's score, it showed no signs of slowing down.

Eighty, ninety...

It finally stopped at one hundred!

One hundred!

At this moment, the venue fell into a deathly silence, with no sound for a long time.

Everyone seemed to have their throats clamped, staring in a daze at the tower, which was now shining with brilliant crystal light, and at the white-clad young man whose fist seemed to be embedded in the tower, his long hair flying, and his expression calm.

Even Teacher Tang Qing and the five overseers were no exception!

Chen Nan's face turned particularly colorful.

Mu Wan'er looked bewildered...

How is this possible?

Yang Chaobu was dumbfounded.

Su Yang, the head of the Su family, opened his mouth wide.

Su Minghui's eyes were wide open, and she covered her mouth, which seemed about to scream.

Yang Jing and the Yang family disciples were all stunned, seemingly disbelieving what they saw, especially Yang Jing, who was rubbing her eyes, over and over again.

Silence, so quiet that a pin could be heard.

After a few moments,

"Good, good! What a 'trivial' thing! Young man, I thought you were arrogant, but I must admit, you have the right to be! Was the technique you just used the 'Clothing Touch Fist'?"

Teacher Tang Qing was the first to break the silence, his eyes full of admiration, staring at Yang An.

"Clothing Touch Fist? Teacher Tang, I've never heard of it. But the name does fit, doesn't it?"

Yang An said clearly.

"Never heard of it? How did you do it?" Tang Qing asked in surprise.

"Very simple, just mobilize all the muscles, tendons, and bones in your body, any bit of blood qi that can be mobilized, and condense it into a single point. In a very short distance, suddenly accelerate and explode. Mind, blood qi, and body must be one, and the sound, force, and qi must all arrive at the same time. Of course, it sounds simple, but to actually do it, it's a bit difficult. You need to practice a bit."

"Good, good, genius! Young man, whether you figured it out on your own or learned the Clothing Touch Fist, to achieve this level is very impressive!" Tang Qing's expression was clearly excited.

"Teacher Tang, my name is Yang An."

Yang An scratched his head, wearing a simple smile, and said.

"Ha ha ha... Good, Yang An! Yang An of the Yang family, I've heard of you before the test. The most handsome young man in Clear Water County, well-deserved. But a little fool... Ha ha, if a genius like you is a fool, are there any non-fools in Clear Water County? What a joke!"

Tang Qing's gaze swept the venue, pausing slightly, and then continued:

"However, Yang An, I must remind you, a solid foundation is important, but pursuing perfection too much is not advisable.

Especially as your realm increases, it will become increasingly difficult to advance, and a martial artist's lifespan is limited. Only by advancing in realm can you extend your lifespan.

Fortunately, you are only sixteen and have timely advanced to the first level of Bone Tempering.

Otherwise, a genius like you would be buried.

Although simultaneously breaking through with blood qi in all bones is strong, it won't be much stronger than gradually tempering the body starting from the limbs. The time wasted, the gains and losses, are hard to say...

I hope you understand this."

Yang An was slightly stunned, then clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Teacher Tang."

In his heart, he was surprised by Tang Qing's insight, who could see that he had simultaneously broken through with blood qi in all 206 bones of his body!

At this moment,

The entire venue was shocked by Tang Qing's words.

The gazes that fell on Yang An were like those looking at a monster.

Simultaneously breaking through with blood qi in all bones!

How is this possible?

Generally, cultivators break through to the Bone Tempering stage by using one or two limbs as a breakthrough point.

First, they temper the limbs, then use powerful blood qi to impact the trunk bones, achieving blood qi entering the bones, and continue tempering, finally reaching the skull bones.

The limbs, which are the first three levels of Body Tempering, when tempered, reach the third level of Bone Tempering, which is the early peak.

The trunk bones, which are the fourth to sixth levels of Body Tempering, when tempered, reach the sixth level of Bone Tempering, which is the mid-peak.

The skull bones, which are the seventh to ninth levels of Body Tempering, when tempered, reach the ninth level of Bone Tempering, which is the late peak.

But Yang An had simultaneously reached the point of blood qi entering the bones in all his bones, allowing him to temper all his bones at once!

...

"Simultaneously breaking through with blood qi in all bones..."

"The Yang family is truly the Yang family, hiding so deeply! Yang Jing is one thing, but the little fool is even more impressive!"

"The little fool is so amazing, so handsome, and Mu Wan'er betrayed him to rely on Chen Nan. Now they've become the biggest joke in Clear Water County, ha ha ha!"

"Is he still a little fool? Didn't you hear Teacher Tang Qing? If Yang An is a fool, we're all fools in Clear Water County!"

"Heaven is so unfair, being so handsome and having such strong talent, is it even fair to let us live?"

"Look at Chen Nan, his face is so black it could drip ink!"

"Mu Wan'er is also stunned!"

Shock, envy, jealousy, disbelief...

All these complex emotions filled the venue.

Especially Chen Nan and Mu Wan'er.

Facing the countless gazes and the buzzing discussions, Chen Nan's face became increasingly ugly, black with a hint of red, red with a hint of black. Black enough to drip ink, red enough to rival a monkey's bottom.

Being slapped in the face...

Always considering himself extraordinary and looking down on his peers, he had just boasted that he and Mu Wan'er would take the top spots for men and women. Now, he was utterly crushed by Yang An.

Crushed underfoot!

His face was swollen...

Especially seeing Mu Wan'er's shocked and dazed expression, Chen Nan felt even more不甘 and anger!

What a joke!

Yes, he and Mu Wan'er had become the biggest joke!

...

"Little brother, how, how did you do it? So amazing!"

Yang Jing looked up with a beautiful face, her hands kneading Yang An's handsome face, as if trying to reacquaint herself with him, filled with surprise and shock.

"Congratulations, Brother Xiao An! You are the top genius! Brother Xiao An, the most handsome, the strongest, the most talented! Hehe..."

Su Minghui also ran over to join in, her expression as if she was happier than if she had won first place herself.

"Talking such big truths! Be low-key, understand?!"

Yang An pushed away Yang Jing's curious hands, glaring at Su Minghui, and said.

But the smug look on his face, with his big white teeth showing, was anything but low-key!

"Master, I, Li Hu, apologize to you! Master, you are not foolish, not at all. You are kind-hearted and broad-minded, enduring all bullying and ridicule without caring. As the young master of the Yang family, you have never bullied us, but we... We always thought Master was weak, disgracing the Yang family, but now we know we were wrong. Master, you do things to the best of your ability! Simultaneously breaking through with blood qi in all bones, unheard of! Master is a world-class genius! This is a blessing for the Yang family, Clear Water County, White Cloud Prefecture, and the Great Dry Kingdom! Congratulations, Master!"

A non-direct disciple of the Yang family who barely passed the test, a typical big and strong Li Hu, looked at Yang An with admiration and reverence, full of enthusiasm, clasped his hands, bowed, and showered him with praise.

Yang An was stunned.

This gorilla, what a talent!