Chapter 191 - 167 - Settling Everything Together_1

"Senior, you’re amazing, let’s go again."

The fighting spirit surged in Wen Yuan, he felt exhilarated, swung his fist, and attacked once more, showing off his masterful Vajra Indestructible Skill to the fullest.

Fu Changqing could only attack with his claws.

The two quickly exchanged blows, going faster and faster, soon it was more than fifty rounds.

Wen Yuan was getting stronger by the fight.

His Vajra Indestructible Skill had reached the perfection limit, and it was just one step away from transcending. Under Fu Changqing’s savage attacks, it looked like he might make a breakthrough.

The muscles all over his body were trembling at a certain frequency, his golden skin shimmering.

Lu Yan noticed this.

"He’s about to break through, breaking through in the middle of a fight, that’s practically a characteristic of the protagonists in those novels from my past life. This kid’s talent is simply terrifying."

Even Lu Yan couldn’t help but praise.

"This kid..."

Fu Changqing also felt that something was wrong, and as he was fighting Wen Yuan, he deeply felt that Wen Yuan’s martial arts were becoming stronger as if he were about to enter the next level.

"This kid’s talent is monstrous, in the future he will definitely surpass Lu Shanchuan, I can’t let him go. I should cripple him..."

An idea emerged in Fu Changqing’s heart and that thought was madly spreading.

His eyes got a vicious glint, and the bone strength in his body trembling slightly.

Clash!

The two clashed again, Wen Yuan drew back as if electrocuted, his arm numb and shaking non-stop.

"This is... bone strength, this person is a Martial Marquis."

A thought arose in Wen Yuan’s heart.

Whoosh!

Fu Changqing didn’t give Wen Yuan a chance to think, he stepped forward and charged at Wen Yuan, his claws aiming for Wen Yuan’s shoulder, with an amazing force containing hidden bone strength, extremely ruthless.

If this grab was to succeed, Wen Yuan’s shoulder bones would definitely shatter.

And he was too fast, so fast that there was not enough time to dodge.

But just at that moment, a burly figure appeared in front of Wen Yuan, like a broad mountain, shielding him from all the wind and rain.

That figure was naturally Lu Yan.

As soon as Fu Changqing used his bone strength, he had a bad feeling. He used the Cloud Walk, stepping on other’s shoulders, made two leaps and landed between Wen Yuan and Fu Changqing.

"Lu Shanchuan..."

Fu Changqing’s eyes narrowed, his claws didn’t stop, bone strength burst out at full force, aiming for Lu Yan’s throat.

Clash!

Lu Yan swung out a palm, hitting Fu Changqing’s claws directly. Fu Changqing’s claws made a cracking sound, twisted into a ball, the fingers broken, he hastily retreated.

"You... you’ve crippled my hand..."

Fu Changqing’s face twisted, glaring fiercely at Lu Yan.

"You’ve broken through to Martial Marquis, yet as a highly respected Marquis, you attacked a junior from Sanjue Martial Arts Hall, and when you couldn’t beat him, you even used the bone strength. Have you no shame, you’ve completely discredited the name of Martial Marquis!"

Lu Yan’s cold voice rang out, it wasn’t loud, but it spread across the whole venue.

"What? Fu Changqing is actually a Martial Marquis?"

"A Martial Marquis actually attacked a young man, so shameless."

"Such an old person, it seems he’s regressing instead of progressing with age."

"Did you see how ruthless he was when he attacked just now, it seemed like he wanted to cripple Wen Yuan."

The people around were talking in hushed tones, some slightly familiar with martial arts could make out some clues, which made them even more dismissive of Fu Changqing and naturally didn’t have a good feeling about the Martial School Alliance.

"If you want to fight, I’ll accompany you."

Lu Yan declared, taking a step forward, pressing on towards Fu Changqing.

Fu Changqing panicked and kept retreating.

Whoosh!

Lu Yan’s foot tapped on the ground and he bolted out like a gust of wind, a claw grabbed Fu Changqing’s shoulder.

At this grab, Fu Changqing actually couldn’t dodge, when he tried to evade, he found that his shoulder had already been grabbed by Lu Yan.

"You wanted to cripple my disciple just now, now, I’m going to cripple you."

A cold light flashed in Lu Yan’s eyes.

"No, don’t..."

Fu Changqing was in a state of panic.

"Pavilion Master Lu, please show some mercy."

A hoarse voice sounded, followed by a shadow that flashed and pounced at an extremely fast speed. The palm was like a dagger slicing towards Lu Yan’s arm that was holding Fu Changqing.

It was Feng Yueming.

The old master of Spring and Autumn Martial School, once the only Martial Marquis in the Martial School Alliance.

But now, whether it was Feng Yueming’s speed or the strength of his attack, they were much stronger than before, far surpassing the ordinary Martial Marquis Level One.

But in Lu Yan’s view, it was nothing.

He lifted his foot and kicked.

With a bang, it hit Feng Yueming’s wrist. Feng Yueming’s old face turned white, and he staggered back.

This was Lu Yan showing mercy, not wanting to display too much of his cultivation level, otherwise his entire arm would have exploded.

"So, Feng Yueming has also broken through, reaching Martial Marquis Level Two, no wonder he dared to challenge our Sanjue Martial Arts Hall today."

Lu Yan had a realization in his heart.

Feng Yueming breaking through to Martial Marquis Level Two, and Fu Changqing breaking through to Martial Marquis, suddenly increased the strength of the Martial School Alliance. Most likely they thought they had him nailed, which was why they challenged him.

Of course, behind the scenes, Li Canglin or Li Wenxuan might be fuelling the flames.

"Pavilion Master Lu, your... Your cultivation level..."

Feng Yueming looked at Lu Yan uncertainly.

"You’re not mistaken, I’ve also broken through, reached Martial Marquis Level Two."

Lu Yan said.

Originally, when he came back from Kunwu Mountain this time, Lu Yan had planned to find an opportunity to expose one more level of his cultivation.

The higher the cultivation level, the more serious Li Wenxin takes him, and he can get more resources from Li Wenxin, such as martial food that can assist in breaking the Sealed Door.

Lu Yan being an Acquired Martial Body, breaking through the Sealed Door would be a breeze, naturally, he doesn’t need the assistance of martial food.

But it’s not the same for others.

Such as Li Quan, Zhang Jun, and some of the apprentices with average skills at the martial arts hall, it is tough for them to break the Sealed Door, but if they have martial food specifically to assist in breaking the Sealed Door, it would be much simpler.

These kinds of resources are usually tightly held by the Feudal Lords, so it’s not easy to purchase.

Moreover, showing a stronger cultivation level also helps to make a name for the martial arts hall and recruit more talented disciples.

Now, it’s just the perfect opportunity.

"The Pavilion Master has broken through."

The most excited among them were the apprentices from Sanjue Martial Arts Hall, their excitement comparable to having had an adrenaline shot.

The stronger the Pavilion Master, the prouder they can hold up their heads when they go out.

A genuine number one Pavilion Master.

The common townsfolk, although they didn’t understand what Martial Marquis Level Two meant, were sure of one thing - the Sanjue martial marquis had become even stronger.

"I must get my son to learn martial arts at Sanjue Martial Arts Hall."

This thought silently decided in the hearts of many.

"Master Lu made a breakthrough to martial marquis not long ago, and yet he so astonishingly makes another breakthrough. His high innate talent really makes one envious."

With a sigh, Feng Yueming continued, "Master Lu, please release Master Fu. He is, after all, a martial marquis and belongs to the Li Family."

Using Li Family to pressurize me?

Lu Yan sneered, "Fu Changqing was just going to disable my disciple. If I let this matter drop, how do I face all the disciples of Sanjue Martial Arts Hall? How can these disciples’ families be assured of entrusting their children to me?"

"You can offend me, but offending my disciples is not acceptable."

The righteousness in Lu Yan’s words touched all students of Sanjue Martial Arts Hall. Meanwhile, they secretly vowed to stick by their pavilion master for a lifetime.

Is such a pavilion master not worth following?

Crack!

Having said that, Lu Yan gripped hard, crushing Fu Changqing’s shoulder.

Then, his feet kicked out, striking Fu Changqing’s legs, sending him flying several meters away, and he fell to the ground.

"My meridians, my meridians..."

Fu Changqing yelled in despair.

His meridians had been severely damaged by Lu Yan. Even if it could recover in the future, it would take at least a decade.

"Bullying the weak, wanting to disable my disciple in public, this is what you get, now scram."

Lu Yan waved his hand dismissively.

The disciples of Fu Changqing hurriedly rushed to his aid and retreated in a sorry state.

"Why all this, why?"

Feng Yueming sighed repeatedly.

"Why? All because of his own actions. A respected martial marquis like him tried to publicly disable my disciple. Even if I appeal to the family head of Li family, I am the one in the right. What, Feng Yueming, do you disagree and wish to have a match with me?"

Lu Yan spoke coldly.

Feng Yueming continually waved his hand to decline, "I am too old to be a match for you young folks. Alright, let’s let this matter rest. Everybody, disperse, disperse."

Lu Yan scoffed.

Would Feng Yueming not have made a move if he were still at Martial Marquis Level One?

Otherwise, this provocation would not have taken place.

Sneaky old fellow.

"Let’s go, back to martial school."

Lu Yan called out loudly, leading all the apprentices back to Sanjue Martial Arts Hall.

"Li Quan, does that Fu Changqing have family?"

At a meeting in the hall, Lu Yan asked Li Quan.

Having severely damaged Fu Changqing’s meridians, Lu Yan was worried that the other side would harbor a grudge and seek revenge. He himself didn’t fear, but there were a lot of people at Sanjue Martial Arts Hall.

He inherently wanted to weed out its roots.

However, this was Baicao City where fights between factions were forbidden. If he went back and killed Fu Changqing immediately after their quarrel, everyone would suspect him, even if he used an avatar. People would think someone else did it on his request.

"He does, and plenty. Rumor has it, Fu Changqing has a legitimate wife, three concubines, five sons, six daughters, nine grandsons, and granddaughters, as well as great-granddaughters..."

Li Quan listed as if he were counting precious treasures.

"Quite a big family business."

Lu Yan nodded.

So, there is a high probability that he wouldn’t dare seek revenge.

If he were to take revenge on Lu Yan, wouldn’t he be afraid that Lu Yan would retaliate and destroy his family?

Inside the Li Wenxuan mansion.

Li Wenxuan and Li Canglin were in a meeting.

"Father, that Lu Shanchuan has already reached Martial Marquis Level Two. It has not been many years since his last breakthrough. Could this man have concealed his cultivation level before?"

Li Canglin spoke.

"It is possible."

Li Wenxuan’s face showed indifference, and his thoughts couldn’t be guessed.

"If he truly hid his cultivation level before, then Cangxin’s death might be related to him. Should we send somebody to eliminate him?"

A thick killing intent was shown in Li Canglin’s eyes.

Li Wenxuan pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "Killing him now would easily bring the blame on us. There is no hurry, we can bide our time for a few more years and then settle the score."

"After a few years, will father be sure about breaking through to grandmaster level?"

Li Canglin inquired.

"Um." Li Wenxuan nodded.

Li Canglin was overjoyed.

...

After the battle at Wuxing Street, Sanjue Martial Arts Hall became famous, and people came in an endless stream wanting to learn martial arts.

Even those located far away made a special trip to Sanjue Martial Arts Hall for martial arts training.

It is said that the Martial School Alliance was poorly attended, hardly any customers, and its business was in a much worse situation than before, having fallen from grace.

Lu Yan instructed Wen Yuan, Li Quan, and Wang Lin to look for good prospects among the newly enrolled disciples.

As the number of disciples in the martial arts school increased, Lu Yan started to organize the disciples into classes.

From low to high, the classifications were: Servants, Apprentices, Ordinary Disciples, Core Disciples, Named Disciples, and Direct Disciples.

For now, there were no Direct Disciples.

Under Named Disciples, there was only Wen Yuan.

And there were thirteen Core Disciples.

Twelve talented disciples learned first-class martial arts, plus little Tofu.

Those who had joined the martial arts hall and trained for several years became Ordinary Disciples.

The newly joined ones became Apprentices.

PS,

I’ll explain about the archery martial arts. I saw several readers saying there still were three types that didn’t achieve "Unity of Man and Martial Arts" but it’s actually just one.

Because many people disregard the time, when it was still three types, more than ten days passed before going to Kunwu Mountain. During this period, Lu Yan was also cultivating. I just omitted the cultivation accomplishments of these ten-plus days and did not write it down, and summarized it all at once later.

So, the archery martial arts had already achieved "Unity of Man and Martial Arts" with eight types. It’s correct that there’s still one more to go.