Cloud Martial True Inheritance

Inside the great hall, the disciples were dumbfounded upon hearing the words of the Martial Arts Academy teacher.

"What? A Martial Master?"

"Real or fake?" The disciples looked at Wu Yuan in shock.

"Senior Brother Wu is only fourteen, right?"

"Not even fifteen!" As disciples of the Martial Arts Academy, most of them were Eighth-Rank Warriors and naturally understood the significance of a Martial Master.

One should know that among adults, Martial Masters were considered 'one in a hundred', capable of serving as squad leaders or platoon leaders in the City Guard Army.

Let alone them, disciples of the Martial Arts Academy, who were mere teenagers in their teens? It was already difficult to have the strength of a Seventh-Rank Warrior.

The gap between Seventh-Rank and Sixth-Rank, though seemingly only one rank, had a doubling of the baseline physical requirements.

With double the physical strength, the power difference was tenfold.

"Fourteen years old, a Martial Master?" Guan Yang was momentarily lost, subconsciously saying, "Impossible, it's only been a few months, how could he improve so quickly? Is it real or fake?"

He subconsciously felt it was impossible.

One must know.

Guan Yang was a Seventh-Rank Warrior, but the highest goal his Guan family ancestor had set for him was to become a 'Martial Master' before the age of sixteen!

"Guan Yang, what nonsense are you spouting?" The Martial Arts Academy teacher named 'Teacher Liu' frowned. "The Dean himself came, do you still think it's fake? Even if your Senior Brother Wu isn't a Martial Master yet, he should be close."

"This disciple dares not," Guan Yang lowered his head.

Questioning the Dean?

Let alone a young Seventh-Rank Warrior like him, even his Guan family ancestor, 'Guan Zishan', would not easily deny the words of the Prefectural Sect Martial Academy's Dean.

Not to mention the power they wielded, a Martial Arts Academy Dean was at least a Second-class Expert!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

At this moment, Dean Zhang Da, Huan Xinyan, and other teachers from the Martial Arts Academy had approached from outside the hall.

They all looked at Wu Yuan with smiles.

"Dean!"

"Teacher Huan." Wu Yuan bowed respectfully. Despite possessing astonishing strength, since he had chosen to be a disciple of the Martial Arts Academy, he had to act like one.

Guan Yang and the other disciples also bowed, all showing reverence.

However.

To the surprise of the disciples, Dean Zhang Da and the teachers of the Martial Arts Academy parted to the sides, forming two columns and clearing a path. A scarred youth in black robes walked to the very front, with all the teachers, including the Dean, appearing very respectful.

This caused the disciples to secretly marvel. In their impression, even if the Prefectural Governor or the Garrison General came, the Dean had never shown such deference.

Who was this scarred youth in black robes?

Only Wu Yuan didn't feel surprised, but he still feigned an expression of 'shock'.

Act, act like you mean it!

"Wu Yuan, allow me to introduce you. This is Senior High Yu, a Sect Protector from the Sect Headquarters!" Dean Zhang Da introduced from the side.

Sect Protector?

The surrounding disciples felt confused, and Wu Yuan also showed a puzzled expression.

"Sect Protector is an internal title within the Sect. If Senior High Yu were to be stationed externally, he could directly serve as the Dean of Nanmeng Martial Academy, or even a High General of a prefecture," Dean Zhang Da said with a smile. "To put it in terms you can better understand, Senior High Yu is a Third-Rank Martial Artist!"

"And among Third-Rank Martial Artists, Senior High Yu is considered extremely strong," Zhang Da stated with great certainty.

Silence fell.

All the disciples of the Martial Arts Academy stared at the scarred youth in black robes, some disbelieving.

A Third-Rank Martial Artist? A First-class Expert!

One must know that the disciples present had almost never seen a First-class Expert in their lives.

"Greetings, Senior High," Wu Yuan said with an expression of 'admiration'.

The other disciples also bowed, feeling somewhat excited. Most of them were interacting with such a prominent figure up close for the first time.

Guan Yang also felt constrained. He knew very well that his own ancestor had only been a Steward of the Sect back then and had never received the title of 'Protector'.

Within the Hengyun Sect, a Protector was definitely a First-class Expert, but not all First-class Experts were Protectors.

Immediately.

Guan Yang looked at Wu Yuan with considerable envy. Everyone present could tell that such a significant figure had come for Wu Yuan.

"Wu Yuan, don't be nervous."

The scarred youth in black robes said with a smile, "I am not a Protector from the 'Teaching Hall'. I was just passing through Li City by chance. Coincidentally, you came to the Martial Arts Academy today, and your Dean was going to test your strength, so I came along to take a look."

Wu Yuan nodded 'obediently'.

"Wu Yuan!"

Huan Xinyan said solemnly from the side, "Although Senior High Yu doesn't have the direct authority to accept you into the Sect, he can fully recommend you to the Sect. If that happens, your chances of becoming a Cloud Martial True Inheritance will greatly increase!"

"This time, you absolutely must seize the opportunity and perform well," Huan Xinyan urged, a hint of worry in her voice.

"Yes," Wu Yuan nodded, though a sense of confusion lingered in his heart.

Cloud Martial True Inheritance?

What was that?

When he first entered the Martial Arts Academy, he had only been notified to come to the Martial Dao Grand Hall, and nothing else had been said.

Little did Wu Yuan know that because he hadn't returned to the Martial Arts Academy for the past few days, and Gao Yu's sudden arrival in Li City, Huan Xinyan had an impromptu idea and no chance to discuss it with him beforehand.

However, Wu Yuan could also vaguely discern.

Gao Yu seemed to have an unusual relationship with Huan Xinyan.

And as Huan Xinyan's personal disciple, if he were to truly join the Hengyun Sect, today seemed like a golden opportunity!

The many teachers from the Martial Arts Academy standing nearby, upon hearing the words "Cloud Martial True Inheritance," their expressions all changed. Some showed joy, others shock, and many more envy!

"Let's go!"

"Wu Yuan," Dean Zhang Da said with a chuckle, "What you need to do today is very simple: reveal all your strength."

"It's a rare opportunity, don't miss it."

"As the dean, if one of my subordinates can produce a Cloud Martial True Inheritance disciple, it would be an honor for a lifetime," Zhang Da stated.

His face was full of smiles, as if he was very optimistic about Wu Yuan.

Wu Yuan, however, sneered inwardly.

How could he forget how this man had forced him to give up the Martial Academy Grand Competition at the Xu Manor? This was a smiling tiger!

"I will work hard, Dean," Wu Yuan replied with a solemn expression.

Soon.

A group of Martial Arts Academy teachers, surrounding Gao Yu, Zhang Da, and Wu Yuan, entered the 'Strength Testing Room' adjacent to the Martial Dao Grand Hall.

The room was spacious, enough to accommodate over a hundred people!

Besides the teachers, many disciples like Guan Yang also entered, wanting to see what was happening. Many other disciples from the Martial Arts Academy had also rushed over upon hearing the news, eager to watch the spectacle.

The teachers of the Martial Arts Academy naturally did not stop them.

Soon, the number of people in the testing room reached fifty to sixty.

"Go ahead," Huan Xinyan said. "Start with the five-thousand-jin testing stone and gradually increase, don't rush."

Wu Yuan nodded.

He walked to the center of the testing room, where more than ten special stone pedestals were arranged in order from small to large, and low to high, increasing from one thousand jin, two thousand jin, and so on.

The largest pedestal weighed a full twenty thousand jin.

Strength testing involved two aspects: power and combat!

Wu Yuan did not follow Huan Xinyan's instructions. Instead, he walked directly to the stone weighing eight thousand jin.

As a testing stone made of special material, it had extremely high density. Despite weighing eight thousand jin, it was only the size of a table.

But everyone present clearly understood the weight of this stone.

"Lift!"

Wu Yuan grabbed the handle on the side of the testing stone with one hand, his body moved, and his arm suddenly exerted force, lifting it upwards with astonishing power!

Without any pause, he directly lifted it above his head, and his body did not tremble in the slightest, his arm remaining perfectly still.

Everyone stared with wide eyes, some in disbelief!

Even Gao Yu, who had been very calm, was slightly taken aback, revealing a hint of surprise.

A Martial Master's strength, with one arm capable of lifting ten thousand jin, did not mean they could easily lift an eight-thousand-jin testing stone.

Especially lifting it directly without pause like Wu Yuan did?

Even more difficult!

Either Wu Yuan's strength far exceeded eight thousand jin, or he possessed an extremely special technique for exerting force!

Wu Yuan gently put it down, appearing to not be exerting much effort.

He walked to the next testing stone, which was slightly larger.

Ten thousand jin!

Still without any suspense, Wu Yuan lifted it forcefully. His arm, torso, and thighs remained steady.

The only difference was that the testing stone paused briefly at his chest, clearly indicating that the pressure from the stone had increased significantly.

At this point.

Everyone had no further doubts. This was Martial Master level strength!

A Martial Master at fourteen years old!

Moreover, judging from Wu Yuan's posture, the Martial Arts Academy teachers could clearly see that Wu Yuan seemed to have not yet reached his limit.

"Bang!" The test stone fell.

Wu Yuan's face was slightly flushed, but he didn't walk towards Huan Xinyan. Instead, he walked directly towards the next test stone.

He intended to continue testing.

"Ten Thousand Jin? Is this not Wu Yuan's limit yet?" Guan Yang looked on in disbelief.

All the Martial Arts Academy disciples' eyes widened.

"He can lift even heavier?" Huan Xinyan's eyes lit up.

Wu Yuan being able to lift the Ten Thousand Jin test stone had already exceeded her expectations.

Walking past the Twelve Thousand Jin test stone, Wu Yuan didn't stop.

He continued forward.

"He's not even trying anymore? What is Wu Yuan doing?" Huan Xinyan's expression changed, a hint of doubt showing. "Could it be that he can lift even heavier?"

She clearly remembered.

Just over three months ago, Wu Yuan had only just reached Seventh-Rank Warrior! Possessing Ten Thousand Jin of strength in such a short time was already terrifying.

Could he be even stronger?

"This kid, Wu Yuan? Does he really have this strength, or is he bluffing?" Dean Zhang Da stared intently at Wu Yuan.

While he outwardly hoped Wu Yuan would reveal his talent, in reality, he was extremely wary.

At this moment, he even felt a hint of regret, regretting that he hadn't stopped Wu Yuan back then.

Walking past the Fifteen Thousand Jin test stone, Wu Yuan still didn't stop.

He continued towards the next one.

At this point.

The atmosphere in the entire testing hall changed. Not just the others, but even the usually calm Gao Yu showed a trace of curiosity.

He didn't stop at the Fifteen Thousand Jin stone?

Finally!

Wu Yuan stopped. This was the second to last test stone, nearly twice as large as the Ten Thousand Jin stone Wu Yuan had just tested, and it was half a person's height!

Wu Yuan stood before it.

The Eighteen Thousand Jin test stone!

The test stone was covered in a layer of dust, as if it hadn't been moved or wiped for a long time.

At this moment, almost everyone held their breath, watching Wu Yuan.

It should be known that in the two hundred years since the Prefectural Sect Martial Academy of Li City Prefecture was founded, no disciple had ever lifted the Eighteen Thousand Jin test stone.

"Since I've decided to join the Hengyun Sect and want to gain importance quickly without being doubted, I must take the 'genius' route!" Wu Yuan thought to himself. "Originally, I planned to lift the Ten Thousand Jin test stone."

"But by chance, this First-class Expert Gao Yu came."

"I'll reveal a little more of my capabilities. I believe he'll be able to see through it." Wu Yuan pondered in his heart.