Training Permission

However, the moment he touched Fang Chui, his statue-like face changed, and he was shocked—he had fallen into a trap!

I completely underestimated the strength of my opponent!

Although Murong Zhe had some idea of the power of the Fang Hammer when he saw it, he found that the opponent's strength was three times stronger than he had expected after actually making contact with it!

He suddenly realized that the three arrows Si Ming had just shot were a feint, intended to mislead his judgment!

Although he instantly realized he had fallen into a trap, Murong Zhe's palm strike had already been unleashed, like an arrow released from a bow, with no turning back. The collision of palm and hammer produced a booming sound, sparks flying everywhere, like two pieces of iron clashing. The loud noise shook everyone in the Weiyang Hall.

Nine Earth-Shattering Hammers — Heavy Hammer Sparks!

Murong Zhe's true strength lies in his Internal Cultivation; in terms of pure physical strength, he is not even as good as Si Ming. Moreover, Si Ming is now using the weight and inertia of the giant hammer to further widen the gap between them.

An overwhelming and irresistible force pressed down on him. Murong Zhe tried to forcefully block it, but suddenly felt a pain in his internal organs. The force backfired, and he had already suffered internal injuries. Accompanying this was a sweet taste in his throat, and he was about to spit out a mouthful of blood, but he forcibly suppressed it.

With a thud, Murong Zhe took a step back, but still couldn't withstand the force, so he took another step back.

After taking two steps back, new strength finally emerged. Murong Zhe quickly channeled his inner energy to make up for the lack of strength, and the internal force in his palms surged fiercely.

With a loud "bang," like a gunpowder explosion, Si Ming and his hammer were thrown back, and Murong Zhe was unable to neutralize the same force in time, so he was forced to take another step back.

Si Ming fell to the ground with a thud. Some of the internal martial arts force rushed into his body along the square hammer. Even with his enhanced physical body, he was still shaken and his Qi and Blood and qi churned.

The six of them worked together and were all slammed to the ground, looking disheveled and miserable. All they managed to do was make Murong Zhe take three steps back.

But this seemingly insignificant achievement left everyone else present stunned.

The teachers at No. 1 High School, in particular, were very clear about the level of Murong Zhe's cultivation. It could be said that he was at the very top level of the Qi Refining Realm.

To them, this scene was like six little white rabbits working together to overturn a big gray wolf—it was simply beyond the boundaries of species.

Murong Zhe felt the gazes coming from all directions, most of them shocked, some gloating, and six pairs of expectant eyes.

Although spitting out the blood would feel better, it was absolutely forbidden to spit blood in this situation. Murong Zhe tried his best to make his tone sound normal, rather than giving the impression that he was spitting phlegm.

"Congratulations, you have passed the second round of assessment and are qualified for special recruitment."

He is not the kind of person who would disregard the truth for the sake of saving face.

Si Ming clenched his fist tightly and raised it high. "Only those who understand heaven and earth can defy fate!"

Tao Chengsi exhaled a breath of stale air. "Indeed, only through alliances and counter-alliances can the weak overcome the strong."

Qian Yu smiled gently and said, "Even if the journey is difficult and arduous, we should still strive forward with determination."

Chen Shimi let out another low laugh, covering his face with one hand, and chanted. "Dragons fight in the wilderness, their blood black and yellow. Golden armor reflects the sun, driving away evil and filth. Soaring dragons roam the clouds, their heads and tails unseen. Hidden dragons roam the abyss, their wounds healed by venturing into spirits. A thousand miles of rage, Red Lotus blooms in the world. Blood stains their scales, the dragon falls from the heavens. Hmm ha ha ha..."

Xiong Aixin looked at everyone, feeling she had to say something, but couldn't think of anything suitable. She forced herself to say, "With a wave of my hand, I vanish into the four directions; a white horse accompanies me, laughing on the battlefield?"

Yun Yinmo stood up, dusted herself off, glanced at her five companions, and walked aside with disdain, pretending not to know them.

Chapter 104 Trial Permit

After the second round of assessments, apart from the six-person group that Si Ming was in, the other five-person and four-person groups were eliminated, while the three-person group with the fewest members passed the assessment.

Afterwards, I learned that the trio knew a combined attack technique and ultimately won by half a move through skill. It was because they drew a very good lot. Although the teachers at No. 1 Middle School were all experts, their actual combat skills inevitably varied. That one was two levels below Murong Zhe.

Although theoretically the school didn't want to see physical strength but rather other qualities, rules are rules, and since they won, the school wouldn't mind admitting three more students through special admissions.

Of the more than one hundred applicants, only nine passed, a success rate of less than 10%. Moreover, those who dare to participate in the special recruitment must have considerable confidence in their own abilities and should be among the best of their peers, which shows how strict the requirements of the special recruitment are.

Si Ming had no time to sympathize with the losers. After a series of identity verifications, he walked out of the martial arts hall and found Murong Qing and Liu Qingqing, who had come to watch the fight, in the crowd.

"Wow! This is the first time I've ever seen anyone put my dad in such a sorry state!"

Si Ming hadn't expected Murong Qing to bring up this matter right away. He had thought her first words would either be congratulations on her victory or celebration for Liu Qingqing's admission.

"Others might not be able to tell, but I know for sure that my dad suffered internal injuries in that last blow. Ha, he was actually injured by a group of students whose average Internal Cultivation was less than level five! It's simply... unprecedented!"

Murong Qing spoke excitedly, seemingly regretting that she hadn't applied for the special admission and thus missed the opportunity.

Si Ming sighed inwardly. Sure enough, where there is oppression, there is resistance. This was probably the backlash from a long-term strict fatherly education. Fortunately, Murong Qing was not the kind of person who would accept things passively, otherwise she might have been raised to be that kind of introverted and timid young lady.

Murong Qing noticed Si Ming's Anomalies gaze, so she pretended to cough, then put her arm around Liu Qingqing's waist and said, "In short, we'll all be going to the same school from now on, and maybe even in the same class. We have to celebrate! Let's go to the food street next to the school, it's on me!"

Si Ming felt that she probably wanted to celebrate her father's public humiliation more.

Liu Qingqing brought up the issue. "Aren't you going to check on your father's injuries?"

Murong Qing waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's alright. Confucian School Internal Cultivation is good at nourishing and calming the body. Besides, with his Foundation, he'll probably recover after a good night's sleep."

She wouldn't allow Liu Qingqing and Si Ming to refuse, so she dragged them to the food street and bought a bunch of snacks that she usually thought were unhygienic and would never buy, and they ate to their hearts' content.

Most martial arts practitioners have big appetites. The average calorie intake of people in this world is 60% higher than that of Si Ming in his previous life, yet the obesity rate is very low. Although Internal Cultivation does not have a shaping effect, it can regulate the body's metabolism and promote the healthiest lifestyle.

Internal Cultivation energy, or internal energy cultivation, is different from Chakra or Dou Qi. It was originally created not for combat, but for the pursuit of health and wellness, to make the body stronger, eliminate disease, and prolong life.

True Qi is essentially a form of life energy, representing vibrant vitality.

Admittedly, after thousands of years of development, Internal Cultivation has branched out into many sub-branches, some of which inevitably went astray. For example, the True Qi of some evil Internal Cultivation is full of killing and plundering, which is completely contrary to the original intention. However, they are ultimately a minority and cannot gain any real influence.

For foodies, the Sea Continent World is simply paradise. There are Food School specialize in pursuing the art of food, as well as Internal Cultivation techniques that help speed up digestion. Even if you don't have the kind of physique that allows you to eat whatever you want without gaining weight, you can achieve that through hard work. For example, a body-refining martial artist like Si Ming can eat five times more than an ordinary person. If he doesn't eat that much, he won't get enough nutrition.

If you have exceptional culinary skills, you can definitely make a fortune in the Sea Continent, because there are foodies everywhere who don't have to worry about dieting. Of course, the premise is to avoid Su Kingdom, where master chefs are everywhere.

The three of them ate as they walked, indulging in both raw and cold foods. Si Ming even achieved a grand slam in the food scene. Just as they were about to leave, they encountered an unexpected person at the intersection of the food street.

"Father."