Bright Martial Martial Hall was decked out in lanterns and ribbons, as if some joyous occasion were about to take place.
It could indeed be called a joyous occasion.
Xu Tiehua of Bright Martial Martial Hall had entered the top ten of the city-level Martial Arts Tournament for the first time.
At this moment, Xu Tiehua was brimming with high spirits.
Though this top-ten placement was insignificant for someone of his status.
It was enough to add a touch of color.
It was like a certain mayor placing in the top three of a city calligraphy competition—still something worth boasting about.
The other two contestants stood behind Xu Tiehua, their eyes full of envy.
"Senior Brother Xu making the top ten is truly cause for celebration."
Lin Feng praised him.
Yang Jiang also smiled. "Within ten years, Senior Brother Xu has a chance of reaching the limit of martial artists and winning the national Martial Arts Tournament!"
Upon hearing this, the students present also felt admiration rise within them.
Winning the national Martial Arts Tournament was an enormous temptation to them as well.
Becoming champion could bring considerable benefits, perhaps even... hundreds of millions.
All kinds of endorsements, all kinds of fame, even becoming an honored guest of certain nobles, and so on.
For Xu Tiehua, however, fame was even more important, as it would benefit his future path.
"Ten years is far too long." Xu Tiehua could not help sighing.
The martial arts circle was too small, and its prospects far too limited.
He would not remain in the martial arts circle for another ten years.
One or two years would be enough to earn himself the title of one of the nation's top hundred martial artists.
The martial arts circle could offer him only limited help.
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