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"Secret Techniques" are different from ordinary martial arts techniques; in layman's terms, they are ultimate killing techniques!
This kind of martial art is a skill that a fighter has perfected to the extreme in a certain area of expertise.
The "Six Forms of Combat" are the six strongest secret techniques in the world's recognized Fighter Sequence, which are top-level martial arts skills in six areas: fist, power, leg, Movement Technique, body protection, and control.
One of the Six Styles [Secret Technique: Cannon Fist]: A skill exclusive to Martial Artist, a legendary technique used by Ralph, the "Divine Fist" of an ancient civilization; the punch is like a cannon, its power can break through all laws, shatter mountains and crack armor!
The second of the six styles [Secret Technique: Sky God Strike]: A skill exclusive to Qi Master, featuring special Qi Flow that ignores defense and can strike from a distance!
The third of the six styles [Secret Technique: Wind Walk]: A common movement Movement Technique for fighters, derived from the ancient martial art 'Eight Steps Catch Cicada'. It moves like the wind and ghosts, a berserk and divine movement that leaves a lingering afterimage!
The fourth of the six styles [Secret Technique: Storm Slash]: Fighter Sequence, a move of the ultimate technique of the Thirty-Six Styles Spring Leg, with an arc of energy like a blade, capable of cutting through stone and severing gold!
The fifth of the six styles [Secret Technique - Vajra]: A universal protective shield for fighters, Indestructible Vajra!
The sixth of the six styles [Secret Technique: Ten Hands]: A universal control martial art for fighters, the Cross Palace Hand, Muscle Separation, Bone Dislocation, and strangles the head, controlling until death!
The debate over which of the two main branches of the Fighter Sequence, the Qi Master and the Martial Artist, is stronger has never ceased.
For martial artists, the most direct way is through actual combat.
Whoever wins is the stronger one.
Today's match is between Capon Gonzalez, the head of the Extreme Truth Martial Arts Hall and a martial arts master, and Qiang Hu, the head of the Hegemon Tiger Martial Arts Hall.
The two have sparred several times in the past few years, with a 70/30 record.
The Qi Master's continuous fighting spirit gives him a greater chance of winning.
However, aside from the duel between the two grandmasters, Transcendent "Hegemon Tiger Martial Arts Hall" had a winning rate of over 80% among the Transcendent first, second, and third-level Martial Artist.
These two outcomes clearly demonstrate the advantages of both fighting styles.
One is strong in the early stages, and the other has great staying power.
"It's really lively today."
When Rein arrived at the Extreme Truth Martial Arts Hall, there was already a queue to enter.
The City of Radiance is, after all, a city of mages. The most popular places here are the Magic Tower, which are usually crowded with people, while the martial arts hall is relatively quiet on weekdays.
Today, there are not only some physically strong and powerful fighting Transcendent, but also many mages wearing Mage Robe, gorgeously dressed nobles, and hunters of all sorts of strange professions.
Battles between top fighters are rare, and watching such battles is beneficial to any Extraordinary Profession.
Rein has been coming here often to learn boxing lately, and he bought a ticket and entered the venue as if he knew the way well.
Ticket prices range from one to one hundred points of contribution.
He spent 100 points to choose a front-row seat where he could see clearly.
After all, he also spent a lot of money to buy the "Secret Arts Course".
To observe the lectures by the Grandmaster on the Profound Martial Technique, one lesson costs 1,000 contribution points, and each grandmaster will teach five lessons. The winner of each year teaches first.
It sounds like learning a top-tier martial art for ten million miles would be a huge win. However, the reality is that it's impossible to learn a Profound Martial Technique in just one lesson.
Even if a master explains everything without reservation, an ordinary person would absolutely not be able to learn it in one lesson.
The Profound Martial Technique are very powerful, but they are also extremely difficult to learn.
The higher the level of a martial art, the higher the requirements for comprehension, aptitude, and rigorous training. It is no exaggeration to say that it takes ten years to hone a single skill.
There are no shortcuts for Martial Artist; only rigorous training.
Even if you know how to throw a punch, you still need to throw it tens of thousands of times and practice it tens of thousands of times before you can unleash a punch that can be called a "secret technique".
For ordinary people, these open courses are actually more suitable for High-tier Extraordinary to "learn from others' strengths" than for low-level Transcendent are new to combat to try to "soar to the sky" through shortcuts.
These six profound principles are enough for Transcendent individuals in the Fighter Sequence to ponder for a lifetime.
But Rein didn't want to let this opportunity slip by.
Every year, Fifth-tier Expert fall in City of Radiance, and no one can guarantee whether these two grandmasters will still be alive next year.
So he simply spent 10,000 contribution points, which was a hefty sum of 100 million liso, to buy all ten lessons from the two grandmasters.
Because he has a "Mind Core".
Even if you can't understand those advanced martial arts techniques for the time being, you can write them down and study them slowly in the future.
The cost of one lesson is actually no different from buying a lifetime private tutoring contract with Grandmaster.
This money was well spent; it's definitely not a bad deal.
The martial arts hall made special arrangements today, setting up a steel-structured tiered grandstand, and it is estimated that more than 10,000 people will be watching.
Rein found his seat number and sat down when there weren't many people around him.
The VIP position with 100 contribution points is excellent, with the arena right in the center of the field of vision, and this angle is perfect for the "Mind Core" to record.
After waiting for a while, people gradually took their seats, but the martial arts competition had not yet started.
Rein, now wearing a pig's head mask, was idly flipping through a potions book when suddenly he heard a commotion around him.
"Look, that's Princess Ymir Spurglin of Omar! I didn't expect her to come and watch the martial arts competition."
"The title 'Frost Swordswoman' isn't given lightly; this Princess's swordsmanship is renowned for its strength."
"Wow, legend has it that Princess Ymir is the most beautiful woman in the capital, but unfortunately she wears a mask so we can't see her face."
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As Rein listened, he looked up and saw a large group of people walking in from a distance.
Leading the group was a woman wearing a cold, Golden Mask and a magnificent court swordsman's uniform embroidered with gold and silver threads, with a fishbone slender sword at her waist. Behind her followed a group of imposing, heavily armored swordsmen as guards.
This pomp and circumstance clearly indicates that they are top-tier nobles.
"Ymir really is the Princess of Omar."
Rein glanced at the woman with the gold mask. Although her face was covered, her tall figure made her instantly recognizable.
After all, he had seen plenty of the Princess's figure during the days he was healing in the wasteland. He was very familiar with her waist-to-shoulder ratio, waist-to-hip ratio, and golden leg length.
Rein never expected to run into this "old acquaintance" here, someone he wasn't sure if he knew well or not.
Ymir's entrance was grand, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
At this point, onlookers also started discussing it.
"I've heard that Her Highness the Eldest Princess was granted a territory west of the 'Alkolon Mountain Range.' It seems her visit to City of Radiance is to discuss the construction of a new city with Master Cavo."
"To establish a foothold here, the protection of the City of Radiance is essential in the early stages. Otherwise, even with Omar's steam technology, it's impossible to withstand wave after wave of monsters on the wasteland."
"Master Cavo has been in seclusion for several years and hasn't shown his face. The Five Great Families are now in charge of the city. If Omar wants to build a city here, it will definitely have to go through the Five Great Families. After all, 'City of Radiance' is not Oma Empire territory, and the Five Great Families may not necessarily give it face."
"Yes. Who knows if this is Emperor Oma's conspiracy, trying to extend his reach into City of Radiance? Building a city near City of Radiance won't be easy."
"You wouldn't believe it, would you? Calling it a royal conferment is really just an exile. Once the Omar royal family is granted fiefdoms, they're completely removed from the center of power. Otherwise, how could a princess like you be given a Princess on the western side of the 'Alkolon Mountain Range'? Would the Mechanical City have to be built from scratch? What kind of royal treatment is that? Even a random marquis or lord wouldn't get it."
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Those who can afford to pay a high price to sit in the front row are more or less people who know the inside story.
Rein raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this.
He had also gained a general understanding of the political situation in Oma Domestic and learned about the "Reform Movement" in recent days.
This thing sounds very novel in this world, but it's something that's been played out to death in the history of various countries in the previous world.
The course of history often exhibits striking similarities and repetitions. Even in this Transcendent world, as society develops to a certain point, existing social classes will inevitably undergo adjustments.
The two great empires of today are, to put it bluntly, still "semi-slave, semi-feudal societies," with the nobility controlling the vast majority of social resources.
When such a social system develops to a certain extent, the conflict between nobles and commoners is easily intensified, which inevitably leads to change.
Generally, it refers to a "bottom-up" reform by the oppressed lower classes, which is commonly known as a coup or rebellion.
But Emperor Oma was quite bold, planning a top-down reform to enrich the country and strengthen its people.
Unfortunately, it seems that it failed to shake the deeply entrenched Established Nobles groups in the empire.
This approach seems somewhat similar to the "Hundred Days' Reform" or the "Meiji Restoration" of a certain dynasty in a past life.
There's nothing new in politics, and Rein roughly guessed the whole process.
Although he didn't know exactly what had happened to the Omar royal family, he recalled that Ymir had been assassinated and was now being relegated to this godforsaken, remote place.
It's obvious to anyone that this bigwig lost the political battle.
Rein didn't bother with such things, after all, the political situation had nothing to do with him, a nobody.
Ymir fails in a struggle, he's not someone an ordinary person has the right to worry about.
He was also very self-aware and didn't intend to say hello or try to get close to him.
Unbeknownst to everyone, this grand martial arts competition was taking place at the martial arts hall.
First Prince Quentin Omar, accompanied by Clemens F. Metternich, the Queen's most trusted advisor, has secretly met with the heads of the Five Great Families of City of Radiance in a secret chamber.
Metternich, dressed in a black cloak, was trying to persuade someone.
"Five city lords, are you really going to reconsider? If we establish independent kingdoms now, the Oma Royal Family will immediately recognize your thrones and form an alliance. The Oma Royal Academy of Sciences will also provide you with the most advanced technological equipment. All we need are some high-end magical resources and priority in free trade."
"Now that the City of Radiance is incredibly prosperous, would you city lords bear to see your sons and daughters, who could be enjoying a peaceful life in the city, forced to participate in Scavenger Mission alongside those hunters who risk their lives because of an outdated hunting system established decades ago?"
"If I remember correctly, three years ago, Clan Head Kiplin, your youngest son unfortunately got lost in the mist during a Scavenger Mission, right? Two years ago, Clan Head Arnold, your uncle also lost both legs while carrying out Scavenger Mission in 'Blood Canyon'? And Clan Head Kid."
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The fact that the First Prince Quentin, came in person demonstrates the sincerity of the major city lords.
Now everyone understands that with Princess Ymir being crowned a queen, the succession to the Imperial Throne is no longer in doubt.
This Quentin is the future Emperor Oma.
His statement carries significant weight.
The heads of the Five Great Families were also quite tempted by what they heard.
Although they now control all the resources of City of Radiance, they are no different from kings and lords.
However, due to the hunting system established by Master Karl, they still have to participate in Scavenger Mission and city defenses personally, just like ordinary hunters, and the mortality rate is also extremely high.
At this moment, the head of the Five Great Families, the Clan Head Winst, Kid Ernst, spoke up, "Your First Prince, to be honest, we are very tempted by your proposal. However, as you know, Ancestor Cavo's six-story Magic Tower has always stood at the highest point in the city."
This is a very subtle way of putting it.
As long as Master Cavo is alive, no one can overstep their authority.
Abandon the hunting capital and establish a kingdom?
If it were for the sake of noble power, wouldn't it have been a waste of time for Master Cavo to choose to build a city in this desolate and dangerous area west of the "Alkolon Mountain Range"?
The First Prince Quentin, remained silent.
Beside him, Metternich stepped forward and calmly said, "Don't worry, everyone. Since this proposal was put forward by us, Omar, we will naturally negotiate with Master Cavo. Give me some time, and I guarantee that Master Cavo will agree."
His tone was firm.
No one noticed the meaningful glint that flashed in the advisor's eyes.
Hearing this, the clan leaders breathed a sigh of relief.
It would be best if they didn't have to get involved.
The arduous era of our ancestors' entrepreneurship is over. Now that we can be landlords collecting rent and enjoying life, who would want to work in the fields themselves?
Even if they themselves are willing, what about the tens of thousands of clansmen behind their Five Great Families?
Can you really bear to watch your offspring die one after another in the wilderness?
The five city lords exchanged glances and nodded in agreement, finally deciding, "If there are no problems with Ancestor Cavo, then we will be fine."
Metternich: "In that case, I wish our alliance a pleasant one in advance."
The five city lords beamed with joy and bowed respectfully to Quentin, saying, "We will rely on Your Highness Quentin's guidance in the future."
The atmosphere of the negotiations immediately became very harmonious.
At this moment, the First Prince Quentin, who had been silent until now, also smiled and replied, "The alliance is beneficial to all of us. It is an equal alliance, so there is no need for you to be so polite."
Upon hearing this, the five city lords' expressions improved even further.
They are a family of mages, bound by a covenant of power, so they are not afraid of being plotted against.
Oh, I almost forgot!
Finally, Quentin added, "Before that, I have a small problem that I need the help of you city lords."
The five city lords. "???"
Quentin maintained a relaxed smile, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes, his tone sharp yet menacing, "I've heard my dear aunt wants to establish a new territory here. I suppose none of you want a second City of Radiance to appear."
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