As your master, I hope you will make a name for yourself at the Martial Arts Tournament and bring honor to our Profound Heaven Sect!"
After a pause, Lin Taichu continued, "However, the Martial Arts Tournament is no child's play. You must treat it with caution. If you encounter danger, admit defeat immediately. Preserving your own safety is what matters most."
After a moment of silence, Zhu Yeqing asked, "Master, do you think... with my current strength, can I defeat the Southern Prefecture Four Geniuses?"
"The Southern Prefecture Four Geniuses are the foremost talents in Southern Prefecture City. They are all around thirty years old, with profound strength and exceptional talent. However, in terms of martial arts attainment alone, they may not necessarily surpass you." Lin Taichu spoke calmly. "Remember this: the world of martial artists has never measured people by talent alone. It depends on one's overall qualities and willpower. Since you have the courage to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament, that means you possess the strength to fight them."
"Thank you for your guidance, Master." Zhu Yeqing bowed solemnly. "This disciple understands."
Lin Taichu nodded. "Good. Go make your preparations. This afternoon, I will personally send you to Southern Prefecture."
After leaving Lin Taichu's room, Zhu Yeqing entered his own bedroom. There was a stone bed and a meditation cushion inside, with nothing else.
Zhu Yeqing sat cross-legged on the cushion, his eyes half-closed as he slowly calmed his mind. He gradually mobilized the inner force within him and circulated the Purple Haze Divine Art, attempting to break through the bottleneck. The vortex in his dantian began to spin wildly as streams of incomparably pure energy were drawn into every part of his body, flowing through his meridians and nourishing his flesh.
The bones throughout his body