Zhou Yu

The next day at 11 AM.

A group of Martial Artists gathered in the training grounds, their movements becoming increasingly rapid and sharp, with a subtle hint of restlessness in the air.

It was clear that with the end of the month approaching, everyone was starting to feel anxious.

Among them, the northern area drew the most attention. A group of female Martial Artists were practicing there, their movements crisp and efficient, exuding a heroic aura. They occasionally drew furtive glances from their surroundings.

"Hah!"

Fine beads of sweat dotted Sun Rong's forehead as she executed her punches with steady power, each movement precise.

Beside her, a woman with a slightly pointed chin seemed distracted. Upon noticing the 'inadvertent' gazes from the opposite sex, she felt a secret delight but scoffed aloud.

"Look at those guys, they clearly want to sneak a peek but don't dare to look up properly. They're so timid, it's boring!"

"Exactly. Yesterday, some tall, skinny guy came up to me and said he wanted to get to know me. Turns out, he hasn't even started learning a proper fist technique. Can you believe it?"

Next to her, a woman with a long face rolled her eyes. Even though she herself hadn't started learning a fist technique, it didn't stop her from looking down on others.

"Speaking of which, it reminds me of that kid who said he wanted to teach Rongrong a few days ago. What was his name... Xu Yuan... Do you guys know when he became a Martial Artist?"

The pointed-chin woman suddenly smiled mysteriously. "That guy took over fifty days to break through! And he still claims he wants to teach others fist techniques. It's utterly ridiculous."

Hearing this, the few sisters beside her chuckled.

Sun Rong frowned, clearly displeased. "A Li, didn't I tell you not to mention this again?"

Huang Lihong, however, said with a smile, "Rongrong, you should stay away from guys like that who have no self-awareness. Otherwise, you never know when you'll get taken advantage of."

"What are you all discussing so lively?"

A woman with fair skin and delicate features walked over. Even more striking was her neat short hair, which gave her a somewhat unconventional appearance.

"Big Sister is here! We were just talking about Rongrong's old friend..." Huang Lihong recounted the previous conversation.

After listening, Zhou Yu's expression remained unchanged, and she said calmly, "Everyone has their own understanding when practicing fist techniques, so it's not necessarily wrong. However, if this person's Aptitude is so mediocre, then his insights won't be of much reference."

"Rongrong, you should keep your distance from people like that in the future. There's no benefit in associating with them."

Sun Rong's expression shifted, but she could only nod slightly. "Sister Yu, I'll keep that in mind."

Zhou Yu was always decisive in the dormitory and quite assertive, but she was also extremely good to her sisters, never withholding any insights or feelings she gained from practicing martial arts.

Therefore, everyone respected and feared her.

Huang Lihong, however, seemed a bit confused. "Big Sister, at this point, shouldn't you be practicing Thunderclap Fist? Could it be..."

"That's right, I've achieved entry-level in fist techniques and am about to inform Master Chen," Zhou Yu said nonchalantly, crossing her arms.

"I knew it, Big Sister is the most amazing..." Huang Lihong was overjoyed and immediately showered Zhou Yu with compliments, making her feel incredibly pleased.

The others around her also chimed in with their congratulations.

"Alright, you talk too much. I'm going," Zhou Yu said, giving Huang Lihong a playful glare before striding forward.

Huang Lihong and the others were curious about what Master Chen would say to the first person to achieve entry-level in fist techniques, so they followed along to join the excitement.

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Amidst the crowd, just as Xu Yuan was about to step forward, a woman with short hair walked up ahead of him, her voice clear and cool. "Master Chen, I've achieved entry-level in fist techniques."

Her words caused a stir, and all the Martial Artists present showed expressions of surprise, their discussions erupting non-stop.

Xu Yuan paused his steps, waiting patiently. After she left and the crowd's attention had dispersed, he unhurriedly walked forward. "Master Chen, I've also achieved entry-level in fist techniques."

Chen Ze was stunned at first, but after confirmation, he was also quite surprised and immediately stroked his beard, laughing heartily. "Haha, excellent! Two people have achieved entry-level in fist techniques today!"

The month was almost over, and yet only one person had broken through in cultivation, and not a single person had achieved entry-level in fist techniques. He was already worried about his performance metrics, and now Xu Yuan and the other person brought him such good news. How could he not be happy?

Afterward, he explained the details of the three-month self-selected tasks to Xu Yuan, finally saying earnestly:

"Since you've achieved entry-level in fist techniques, you now qualify for the three-month self-selected tasks. The specific details will be announced at the end of this month."

"For the remaining time, you can focus on your cultivation and see if you can break through to the Second Meridian Realm. More self-selected time is always a good thing."

Xu Yuan naturally thanked him profusely. After Chen Ze left, the training grounds became restless again.

Zhou Yu, who had intended to leave, frowned and cast a deep look at Xu Yuan.

Sun Rong looked at Xu Yuan with a look of wonder, murmuring to herself, "He... actually achieved entry-level in fist techniques too? And at the same time as Sister Yu..."

Huang Lihong beside her nearly popped her eyes out, her face full of disbelief. "How is that possible? With his Aptitude, how could he be faster than us?"

And their reaction was already so significant.

Everyone practicing martial arts in the D-grade rooms had gathered there. Upon hearing the news that Xu Yuan had achieved entry-level in fist techniques, they all crowded around him, offering congratulations and asking about his experience.

At this moment, Wang Huan, who had been cultivating Stance Practice in his quiet room, also heard the commotion from the training grounds and came out.

Wang Huan had been struggling with the bottleneck of the Second Meridian Realm for days, feeling like he was dying. He had no clue what to do and was even considering practicing fist techniques to gain some insight through analogy.

Hearing the news that Xu Yuan had already achieved entry-level in fist techniques, his head felt like it exploded. He stared blankly and said, "Xu Yuan... achieved entry-level in fist techniques? Are you sure?"

"How could that be fake? Master Chen himself said it."

Chen Sanli said casually, then returned to Xu Yuan's side, his tone eager.

"Brother Xu is amazing! He's the first in our dorm to get the hang of a fist technique, earning himself three months of elective duty. He's free as a bird now."

Li Shan stood to the side, his gaze complex. He had become a Martial Artist before Xu Yuan, and now, as they all practiced Thunderclap Fist together, how had Xu Yuan managed to get the hang of it first?

It was the same with Sun Rong back then... Was his own talent truly that terrible?!

Li Shan's heart churned with a mix of emotions, but he quickly suppressed these surging thoughts and offered his congratulations to Xu Yuan.

Tian Yang, Xiao Sheng, and Gao Yuan, needless to say, all gathered around to congratulate him.

"Brother Xu mastering a fist technique first is a huge event. I propose we pool some money and go out for a meal to celebrate," Chen Sanli suddenly suggested.

As soon as he spoke, the others looked over, finding it hard to believe. Was this really the Chen Sanli from their dorm?

Everyone knew how much he loved to get small advantages – tissues, snacks, even firecrackers, he'd mooched off so many people... And now he was offering to treat them?

"Sanli, did the sun rise in the west today? Or did someone possess you? Hurry up and tell them to get out," Qin Yang teased with a laugh.

"Get lost," Chen Sanli spat back. Seeing the confused looks on everyone's faces, he said with a serious expression, "I'm genuinely happy that Brother Xu has mastered his fist technique. What's wrong with that?"

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