The Function of the Panel

With the breakthrough in Savage Bull Fist, Shen Fan's talent and lifespan had improved, and his speed in practicing Savage Bull Fist also increased.

Shen Fan's peculiarity drew no one's attention, after all, among the dozens present, at least ten or more had already entered the gate of Savage Bull Fist.

Someone like Shen Fan, who had trained hard for over a year just to enter the gate, truly attracted no glances.

Everyone was busy with their own affairs, focused on their own growth.

And this was exactly what Shen Fan hoped for.

Having sensed the function of the Attribute Panel, Shen Fan trained with exceptional vigor. After a whole morning passed, he still felt a lingering reluctance to stop.

But the hunger in his stomach ultimately forced him to go eat breakfast.

After breakfast, Shen Fan and the other apprentices had to help with various chores at the martial arts school—carrying firewood, cooking, cleaning, and even serving as sparring partners for the formal disciples.

And this was a daily compulsory lesson for the Martial Hall Apprentices.

Otherwise, the Ox Demon Martial Arts School couldn't possibly take in so many apprentices, after all, dozens of mouths were quite a drain on food supplies.

But Shen Fan and the others worked diligently, never thinking anything was wrong with this. The martial arts school sheltered them, fed them, and even taught them martial arts.

So working for the school was only natural, especially in these recent years of turbulent times, when having a stable life was already good enough!

Working hard at the school, and even one day becoming a true disciple—this was the lifelong dream of these apprentices.

If Shen Fan hadn't transmigrated here, he probably would have thought the same.

But with the Attribute Panel, what Shen Fan wanted was no longer just this. Having discovered the panel's function, he felt it necessary to set his sights further, for instance, starting with immortality!

In the following days, Shen Fan immersed himself in martial training, unable to pull himself away. After completing his daily required tasks, he would always train until he was utterly exhausted.

Every time he practiced, Shen Fan could feel himself slowly improving. This sensation of gradually growing stronger was utterly addictive to him.

In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.

One day, as Shen Fan and the other apprentices were doing their morning exercises in the square as usual, an apprentice suddenly spoke up: "Senior Brother Zhao, I've already trained Savage Bull Fist to the Minor Accomplishment realm and successfully completed Skin Refining!"

"Oh? Come over and let me take a look!"

Zhao Kuo's eyes lit up.

Then, everyone made way as a burly young man stepped before Zhao Kuo and extended his palm.

Zhao Kuo quickly grasped the young man's hand and nodded, then turned his palm into a claw and squeezed the young man's skin firmly.

"Not bad, you've indeed stepped into the Skin Refining level. Congratulations, the gate of martial arts has opened for you. You are now qualified to become a true disciple of the school!"

"I recall your name is Chen Chong, and you just joined our Ox Demon Martial Arts School half a year ago, right?"

"To have trained Savage Bull Fist to Minor Accomplishment within half a year, your talent seems quite good indeed!"

"Alright, from today onward, you are my junior brother. You won't have to do those chores anymore. From now on, train directly in the front courtyard, and Medicinal Cuisine will be provided to you daily. I believe you'll progress even faster!"

"Ah?! Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao! Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao!" The burly young man named Chen Chong was ecstatic.

From today onward, he would become a true disciple of the martial arts school. The gate of martial arts had opened for him, and he would surely become a true strongman in the future, no longer sharing the same status as the other apprentices!

"Alright, follow me!" Zhao Kuo said with a slight smile.

Finding someone with decent talent to add bricks and tiles to the school's growth meant Zhao Kuo himself would receive rewards. Otherwise, why would he bother teaching these ordinary apprentices so diligently?

Zhao Kuo waved his hand, swept his gaze across the entire crowd, and said with a smile: "See that? As long as you reach Minor Accomplishment in Savage Bull Fist and complete Skin Refining, you can become true disciples of the school. For you, this is a tremendous opportunity—make sure to seize it!"

After hearing this, the apprentices were all boiling with excitement and restless energy.

Even Shen Fan, who had lived two lives, felt a bit stirred.

Seeing the apprentices' reactions, Zhao Kuo nodded in satisfaction. This was exactly the effect he wanted. Although it was unlikely that someone with talent as good as Chen Chong's would appear again in a short time, what if?

Teaching apprentices was a cushy job, but it had a time limit. What Zhao Kuo wanted was to reap the greatest benefits during his term!

Zhao Kuo left with Chen Chong.

The square immediately heated up among the apprentices.

"That guy, so his name is Chen Chong!"

"That kid only came half a year ago, and he's already become a school disciple. What a stroke of luck!"

"Yeah, yeah, Chen Chong has really made it big now!"

"From now on, Chen Chong and us are on different paths..."

"What a pity, my Savage Bull Fist seems about to break through too, but I was just one step slower. So frustrating!"

Among the crowd, there were those who sighed, those who envied, those whose ambitions swelled, and of course, those like Shen Fan who watched with indifference.

Other people's opportunities weren't worth envying; one's own efforts were the most real. The world spins, and as long as we progress, that's enough!

Taking two deep breaths, Shen Fan immersed himself in Savage Bull Fist once more.

As Shen Fan practiced, he could feel the words "Savage Bull Fist: Gate Entry" on the panel slowly flickering—this was the display of his experience points increasing!

Shen Fan knew that as long as he worked hard, he would surely reap rewards.

The Attribute Panel not only displayed all of Shen Fan's own indicators but also fed back every bit of progress he made. All of this greatly fueled Shen Fan's fighting spirit.

Moreover, every major breakthrough, such as a breakthrough in his Cultivation Method, could bring him unimaginable improvements!

Talent, aptitude, and lifespan are not things that can be improved by ordinary means—at least, as far as Shen Fan knew, a Martial Artist in the Qi and Blood Great Realm could not extend their years.

Only by breaking through the Qi and Blood Great Realm and becoming Xiantian could one gain an additional century of life!

Improving one's talent was even more difficult, almost impossible.

But for Shen Fan, who possessed the Attribute Panel, these two points were greatly simplified. As long as he could elevate his Cultivation Method, he could infinitely enhance his own lifespan and talent!

And once his lifespan and talent improved, Shen Fan could master stronger Cultivation Methods at an even faster pace, continuing to advance, thus forming a virtuous cycle.

The further he progressed, the greater Shen Fan's advantage would inevitably become—this was obvious. So, starting from the Martial Path, Shen Fan truly had a chance at attaining longevity!

Although there would surely be limitations in the later stages, for now, Shen Fan had already been conquered by the wonder of the panel.

Martial Path cultivation became Shen Fan's most passionate pursuit, and naturally, it was also the most passionate pursuit of the other apprentices.

As time passed, Zhao Kuo's term as an instructor for the apprentices was nearing its end. But miraculously, in the days that followed, two more apprentices actually managed to train Savage Bull Fist to Minor Accomplishment, thereby breaking through to Skin Refining and becoming true Disciples of the Martial Hall.

These two individuals, without a doubt, filled Zhao Kuo with joy once again. Their appearance would surely earn him even greater rewards!

In the end, under Zhao Kuo's guidance, a total of three Martial Artists were produced. And these three, without question, became the objects of envy for all the Martial Hall Apprentices present.