Over the next few days, Chen Qing consolidated his realm, familiarized himself with the Internal Force of Transformation Force, and continued cultivating Toad Catching Strength.
Zhou Liang also explained his own experience and insights from time to time.
Chen Qing's command of Transformation Force grew increasingly proficient.
He had even gained fresh insights into Tongbei Fist. Some moves that had previously seemed useless now resembled killing moves, and his strength had increased considerably.
In the blink of an eye, several days passed, and the Green Scale Gathering was held as scheduled.
The venue was Gaolin County's largest training ground, the Commander's Platform at the northeastern corner of the Inner City.
Before the Commander's Platform's massive arched stone gate, the crowd surged and the clamor shook the heavens.
The banners of the major martial arts schools and factions snapped loudly in the cold wind.
When Zhou Liang arrived with the Zhou Academy group, two figures were already waiting beside the gate.
One wore an ochre tight-fitting outfit beneath a weathered leather vest. His face was square and proper, his gaze sharp as an eagle's. He was Wu Peng, Chief Escort of the Wangyuan Escort Agency.
A thick-backed saber hung at his waist. Its ancient sheath faintly exuded Killing Intent.
The other man was somewhat stocky, dressed in a dark teal silk robe. His finger joints were thick and covered in calluses. He was Manager Cao of the Weapon Forging Shop, Cao Tieshan.
He wore the amiable smile customary to businessmen.
These two were renowned throughout Gaolin County. As the joint witnesses of this Green Scale Gathering, they held positions of great prestige.
"Master Zhou, we have kept you waiting." Wu Peng clasped his fists, his voice booming.
"Brother Zhou, you are even more impressive than before."
Cao Tieshan also smiled and