Heaven Rewards Diligence and a Second Martial Bone!

A warm current surged through Su Ye's heart, and an indescribable emotion rose within him.

Ten Bone Tempering Pills?

That was nearly fifty thousand!

His adoptive father had retired from the military and been assigned an ordinary job, while his adoptive mother worked for a small company. Their combined monthly wages barely exceeded ten thousand.

The lavish yet alien main household of Su Manor and this cramped yet warm little home flickered before Su Ye's eyes, forming a starkly ironic contrast.

After a moment of silence, Su Ye let out a deep breath. He accepted the Bone Tempering Pills and said softly but firmly,

"Dad, Mom, I'll definitely get into the Martial Arts Class."

"I'll become a powerhouse of martial arts."

"One day, I'll repay all of this a thousandfold, ten-thousandfold!"

These pills were always inspected and confirmed on the spot. Once purchased, they could not be returned, so Su Ye did not put on any airs.

Su Su and Wang Yuerong were both slightly stunned, feeling that Su Ye seemed somewhat different today.

The corners of Wang Yuerong's wrinkled eyes reddened slightly.

"Silly child, what are you saying?"

"Why would your father and I need you to repay anything?"

Su Su was simple and direct. "Eat."

Su Ye returned to his separate little room, sat down on the yoga mat, and let out a deep breath.

He began studying the Manifestation Talisman he had awakened.

[Current Dao Talisman Master: Su Ye]

[Current primary Cultivation Methods that can be manifested: Azure Cloud Breathing Technique (1/100), Tiger Form Bone Forging Method (1/49), Military Fist (Mastery)]

[Manifestations Available: 1]

"First, there were originally three points of Manifestations Available. That means I can manifest three martial skills or Cultivation Methods at the same time."

"I've currently used them on the Azure Cloud Breathing Technique and the Tiger Form Bone Forging Method, leaving one point."

"Once I master each method to completion, I can regain one point of Manifestations Available."

Understanding dawned on Su Ye, and he fell into brief thought.

"Then there's the ability of this Manifestation Talisman."

"I've already experienced Instant Mastery."

"But what about Heaven Rewards Diligence?"

No sooner thought than done, Su Ye rose to his feet.

He stretched his body in the cramped space. His bones seemed to crack softly, while a fierce, tiger-like baleful aura emerged!

The Tiger Form Bone Forging Method had been created by martial arts masters who observed fierce tigers stretching their bodies and hunting beasts, then refined those movements to temper human Martial Bones. Its upper limit was forty-nine Martial Bones. It was also the most widespread bone-forging method and the nationally standardized foundational bone-forging method.

A complete bone-forging method consisted of thirty-two movements.

They contained the many forms a fierce tiger assumed while hunting, and Su Ye now imitated them one by one!

Su Ye exhaled deeply. His feet spread wider than his shoulders, his knees bent slightly, and his waist and stance aligned as one. His collarbones opened and closed with his breathing, while the folds of his ribs expanded and contracted like tiger ribs stirring the wind!

First form, Hungry Tiger Pounces on Mountain!

Second form, Tiger Claw Splits Stone!

Third form, Tiger Roar Shakes Mountain!

He performed all thirty-two movements in sequence, each one growing more difficult than the last!

Several hours passed. By the dead of night, Su Ye was drenched in sweat and breathing heavily. He felt as though every ounce of strength had drained from his body; even lifting his arms brought aching soreness and effort!

Yet he could not help laughing, his face overflowing with delight!

[With the tiger as form, bones tempered a thousand times. Tiger Form Bone Forging Method progress +1!]

[Tiger Form Bone Forging Method (2/49)!]

In an instant, Su Ye felt it—the second Martial Bone had successfully been tempered!

Strength gradually surged through his entire body, and he was far stronger than before!

"Heaven Rewards Diligence! So that's how it works!"

"As long as I complete the required training, I can advance without obstruction all the way to completion!"

How could Su Ye not understand the value of this?

In the early stages of cultivating many difficult martial skills and Cultivation Methods, even numerous talented prodigies might display astonishing progress. But the further they went, the harder it became to improve. It was never something that could be achieved in a single day. Those lacking talent or perseverance might even fail to cultivate them successfully for their entire lives.

But with this Manifestation Talisman, he could ignore all of that and directly reach the most perfect realm!

Su Ye made up his mind!

"Next is the Breathing Meditation Method!"

At the beginning of martial arts cultivation, these were the two things one trained in.

Bone-forging methods and breathing methods!

Through various methods, bone-forging techniques allowed human Martial Artists to forge Martial Bones, unleash strength far beyond imagination, and develop the body's potential.

But powerful strength without control was a disaster.

Even if one possessed the force of a thousand mountains, if one accidentally crushed a glass cup whenever picking it up, then that strength had no value. That was why Breathing Meditation Methods existed.

By meditating upon all kinds of imagined scenes, Breathing Meditation Methods allowed one to control one's own vigor and strength!

The two complemented each other!

Su Ye closed his eyes and began visualizing a scene of azure clouds appearing in his mind. His breathing gradually became deep, slow, and powerful!

Until dawn began to break!

[Azure clouds thick and boundless; breath moves with force. Azure Cloud Breathing Technique progress +1!]

[Azure Cloud Breathing Technique (2/100)!]

Su Ye opened his eyes, sharp light flashing within them. He felt that he had now completely mastered the strength of the second Martial Bone he had just tempered!

Though he had stayed up all night, Su Ye only grew happier and showed no sign of fatigue!

"This rate of progress is astonishing!"

"The Martial Arts Branch Exam is in a week."

"At this rate, I can almost temper one Martial Bone a day!"

"In other words, by the time classes are assigned... perhaps I'll have tempered seven or eight Martial Bones?"

That was already far beyond the minimum standard for entering the Martial Arts Class!

Su Ye's eyes flickered, gradually brightening.

"There are twenty-six classes in the third-year cohort, with nearly twelve hundred students in total."

"Every year, around two or three hundred students are selected for the Martial Arts Classes, divided into roughly six Martial Arts Classes."

"Then, in order to encourage and support students, the school offers corresponding rewards to those who demonstrate outstanding results during class assignment and place in the top ten!"

Su Ye took out his phone and checked the class notices.

Before this, he had not even entered the gate of either the bone-forging method or breathing method. How could he have dared dream of the top ten?

But now, things were different!

The moment he entered the Feixin group, messages were already flooding through the class chat early in the morning.

With a quick glance, Su Ye learned that a student named Fang Yuan had tempered his fifth Martial Bone, drawing amazement from the class.

"Damn it, Fang Yuan! You're making a run for the top ten in class assignment!"

"Holy shit! We've got to cling tight to your thigh! Fang Yuan, you might even get into one of the Five Great Academies someday!"

"Punch the Twin Ma Martial Saints—we're counting on you!"

Su Ye merely skimmed through it. Being able to cultivate five Martial Bones at this point truly showed considerable talent!

His former fiancée, Lin Qingyue, had the support of the Lin Family, yet she had only cultivated six Martial Bones so far!

"Finally found the document!"

Su Ye tapped the screen and opened it, scrolling down.

"The entire school will undergo on-site assessment in the unified indoor stadium. There are three assessment categories."

"Cultivation, visualization, and martial skills!"

"There are two rewards."

"First, a thirty-thousand student grant!"

"Second, one Cultivation Method or martial skill worth fifty contribution points or less from the third floor of the library!"

When Su Ye saw the thirty-thousand student grant, his eyes lit up slightly!

Since he had decided to embark on the martial path, it was destined to be a money-burning journey!

Even with the Manifestation Talisman, there were still expenses in every aspect. This money was indispensable!

And the opportunity to choose a Cultivation Method or martial skill was equally important!

"Besides..." The images of his increasingly aged parents flashed through Su Ye's mind, and his resolve deepened.

"The top ten of the Martial Arts Classes—I, Su Ye, will claim it!"

Beep beep beep—

Suddenly, his phone rang.

Su Ye froze, then smacked his forehead as he abruptly remembered!

"A few days ago, I signed up for the six-day intensive tutoring class for Extreme Shadow Swordplay! I nearly forgot!"

After all, to enter the Martial Arts Class, aside from the hard requirements of cultivation and visualization, martial skills were also worth additional points!

Though there would be six Martial Arts Classes, the school would select the best-performing group to establish two Key Classes!

Now that Su Ye wanted to place in the top ten during class assignment, he naturally could not neglect martial skills!

Su Ye rose, tidied himself up, and headed out toward the martial arts hall.

About fifteen minutes later, Su Ye came to a stop and raised his head to look at the four-character plaque.

He had arrived at his destination!

Vast Sea Sword Hall!