Tang Jiu'er

At this moment, a beautiful girl walked forward, turned around and waved to the Genius Group: "Hello everyone, I'm Song Yixuan."

All the members of the Genius Group looked at Song Yixuan.

"In the last three months, several new members have joined, which shows that the martial arts environment in East River Province is getting better and better, and geniuses are constantly emerging."

Song Yixuan, please find a seat.

Song Yixuan nodded in agreement, then slowly walked to her seat below the stage. Seeing an empty seat next to Chen Lie, she sat down there.

"Classmates, the Genius Gathering from Chuanshan Eight Provinces that I mentioned before the New Year is about to begin."

Our members from both eastern and western Sichuan will meet in Yunchuan Province, and then depart together for Cloud River Province, the first of the Chuanshan Eight Provinces and Shanguan Province, to participate in the Eight Provinces Gathering.

"As we all know, Shanguan Province is the number one province in martial arts among the Chuanshan Eight Provinces. Among the eighty-nine provinces of Blue Star Blue Star, Shanguan Province ranks thirty-fourth in martial arts, while our East River Province ranks only 76th in martial arts among the provinces of Blue Star."

In Shanguan Province, there are seven martial arts geniuses who have reached the Ultimate Realm and Blood just from the beginning of the year.

This Genius Gathering includes top talents from eight provinces. You might blend into the crowd, but don't be upset. Your talent may not be inferior to theirs; it's just that your martial arts environment is not as good.

"If I go to Blue Star University and enjoy the same martial arts environment, I might just be able to surpass them later on."

"For this Eight Provinces Genius Gathering, our East River Province only has twenty slots. I'd like to announce how these twenty slots will be allocated."

One spot will be taken by each of the Grandmaster Seed members and the top ten members from last month's martial arts competition. The remaining nine spots will be filled through a martial arts competition among the remaining members, with the winner directly securing a spot in the Genius Gathering.

As he spoke, Gu Tian took out a box of bamboo skewers and placed them on the podium table.

"After deducting the Grandmaster Seed and the top ten members from last month's martial arts competition, who each occupy one spot, there are 17 members left, with nine spots available."

The box contains two bamboo skewers each of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, and black, as well as one colorless bamboo skewer.

I will have everyone draw lots later. The two members who draw the same colored bamboo stick will go directly to the Duel Platform to compete, and the winner will go to the gathering.

Those who draw a colorless bamboo stick will automatically receive a spot, since in martial arts training, luck is sometimes more important than hard work.

Come on over and draw lots!

As soon as Gu Tian finished speaking, the twenty-eight members of the Genius Group, except for the top ten in the martial arts competition and the Grandmaster Seed, all went to the stage table to draw lots.

Chen Lie followed the group to the podium, randomly picked a bamboo stick from the bamboo stick box, and then left the crowd.

As Chen Lie walked to the side and was about to peel off the stickers on the bamboo skewers, he heard a soft voice behind him.

"Chen Lie, what color are your bamboo skewers?"

Chen Lie turned around and saw that the person speaking was Song Yixuan, who had joined the group that day.

He casually peeled off the sticker on the bamboo skewer, glanced at the color, and said, "Blue."

"Oh? Let me see what color my bamboo skewer is. I hope it's blue too. If we have a martial arts duel later, I can't guarantee I'll win."

Song Yixuan smiled and peeled off the sticker on the bamboo stick in her hand, slightly surprised, and said, "Looks like I'm lucky, I actually drew a colorless bamboo stick."

"That's good." Chen Lie nodded.

This Song Yixuan has a deep understanding of the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, and seems to have reached the stage of Organ Refining. If Chen Lie does not use Mental Power attacks against her, he will never be able to win.

Because the gap between the two is too great. On Blue Star, to reach this level in martial arts, one must have gone through at least a hundred sparring matches. Their combat experience is definitely not comparable to Chen Lie's, but it is certainly not weak either.

Once the power reaches its peak, the frail body cannot withstand the heavy burden of unleashing such immense power.

One must temper the body, strengthening the skin, flesh, tendons, bones, and internal organs, before one can unleash Myriad Jun Great Strength with every movement, and the body can easily withstand the burden of such a burst of force.

Soon after, the members who had drawn lots went to Gu Tian to complete their registration.

"Alright, students, the drawing of lots is complete, and everyone has seen the color of their bamboo sticks. Now, the two members who drew red bamboo sticks, Qi Yunxiao and Hu Minghui, come up on stage immediately for the martial arts competition."

As soon as Gu Tian finished speaking, a man and a woman, Qi Yunxiao and Hu Minghui, two members of the Genius Group, stepped onto the Duel Platform next to the podium from either side.

On the Duel Platform, Qi Yunxiao and Hu Minghui immediately launched their attacks after hearing the announcement that "the duel has begun."

The members of the Provincial Youth Genius Group are all martial arts prodigies with four-digit Blood Qi Value, capable of exerting immense strength at any moment.

In just half a minute, the outcome of their exchange was decided, with Qi Yunxiao emerging slightly victorious.

On stage, Gu Tian announced, "Qi Yunxiao has won and has secured a spot in the Genius Gathering."

Next, the two members who drew the orange bamboo sticks, Zhou Zhiyuan and Xu Qing, will go on stage to compete.

Chen Lie watched from below the stage as the members of the Provincial Youth Genius Group sparred.

To have reached this level in East River Province, a province lacking in martial arts, requires combat experience far exceeding that of ordinary Martial Arts Student.

Aside from lacking life-or-death combat experience, his fighting skills are already comparable to some veterans.

Soon, Gu Tian called on Chen Lie.

"The two members who drew the orange bamboo stick, Chen Lie and Zhao Jingchen, shall come up on stage to compete."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lie immediately walked towards the Duel Platform.

Approaching him was a girl dressed in martial arts attire.

Soon, Chen Lie and Zhao Jingchen Shuangshuang at the Duel Platform.

On the Duel Platform, Zhao Jingchen glanced at Chen Lie opposite him and asked, "You must be Chen Lie?"

Do you know me?

"Ha, of course I know you. You're the one who injured my brother at the Genius Training Camp, leaving him bedridden for over half a month, right?"

"Oh? Who is your brother?"

"You really have a short memory. My brother's name is Zhao Jinghao. You haven't forgotten what happened two months ago, have you?"

Zhao Jingchen stared at Chen Lie, a smile playing on his lips.

"Yes, there is such a thing. What do you want to do to avenge your brother?" Chen Lie asked.

Zhao Jingchen snorted coldly and said, "Even if my brother is useless, it's not your place to lecture him, you outsider."

Moreover, your ruthless actions delayed his martial arts training for nearly a month.

In the Genius Training Camp, you can be lawless and no one can control you, but here, you have to keep a low profile.

The Genius Group has a rule that members must not use excessive force against each other. However, I'll still teach you a little lesson. You bullied my brother, so you have to pay the price, right?

"That depends on whether you have the ability."

Zhao Jingchen laughed and said, "This is not Genius Training Camp, not a place where you can look down on everyone. It seems you haven't realized that you, as a new member, are just at the very bottom of the Genius Group."

I'll make it clear to you today.

At this moment, Gu Tian announced, "The martial arts competition begins!"

Upon hearing the command "The duel begins," Zhao Jingchen immediately launched a fierce attack on Chen Lie.

Chen Lie calmly and skillfully countered all of Zhao Jingchen's attacks.

Zhao Jingchen immediately sensed that Chen Lie was no ordinary person, and his expression turned serious.

"Thousand Maple Palm!"

Realizing that Chen Lie was no ordinary person, Zhao Jingchen immediately used his mastery of A-Rank Martial Art.

In an instant, Zhao Jingchen unleashed hundreds of palm strikes. The dense palm shadows on the entire Duel Platform formed a giant maple leaf, creating a wall of air.

Chen Lie threw a punch, sending a huge impact flying.

With a loud "boom".

The maple leaf-shaped air wall shattered instantly.

Zhao Jingchen was forced back more than ten steps, her face filled with shock. "How is this possible?"

How can a new member possess such immense power? Even the top ten members of the Genius Group aren't this strong, are they?

Before she could even finish her shock, Chen Lie threw another punch.

"Boom"

Another loud bang rang out, and Zhao Jingchen was blasted off the Duel Platform by the powerful force.

She struggled to maintain her balance, managing to land safely on the ground with a semblance of dignity.

Looking at Chen Lie on the Duel Platform, Zhao Jingchen was filled with disbelief.

Chen Lie stood on the Duel Platform, looking at Zhao Jingchen, and said, "It seems you're incapable of teaching me a lesson. So, even in the Genius Group, you can still look down on everyone."

"Hateful!"

Upon hearing Chen Lie's words, Zhao Jingchen felt it was a tremendous humiliation.

"The competition is over, Chen Lie has emerged Chen Lie and secured a spot in the Genius Gathering."

Upon hearing the result, Chen Lie immediately stepped down from the Duel Platform.

The Genius Group members who were watching from the sidelines were all taken aback.

This new member is incredibly strong.

"Qingyun, this kid is not simple. I remember during the last group test, Zhao Jingchen's Blood Qi Value was already 1,400 calories, and his Strength Value was 3.8 times higher than normal."

"To be defeated so easily by this kid, his strength, even if not comparable to the top ten students of the Genius Group, is not far off."

Below the Duel Platform, a member of the Genius Group spoke to Lu Qingyun.

Lu Qingyun snorted coldly, "No wonder this kid is so fearless and arrogant."

Even if he has the ability to be in the top ten, he doesn't have the right to be arrogant in front of me.

"That's because your strength is far beyond what the top ten students can match."

The eight matches were completed in less than an hour.

The competition has ended, and the list of participants for the Genius Gathering has been finalized.

Gu Tian read out the list of twenty people and the quota, and said, "Meet at seven o'clock the day after tomorrow in the square outside the Martial Artist Association."

A provincial airship will be dispatched to take you to Cloud River Province. Everyone, please don't be late, understand?

"Knew!"

The following members responded.

"Alright, everyone, you can all leave now. Song Yixuan, come here for a moment, I'll explain some things about the Genius Group to you."

After Gu Tian finished speaking, the members dispersed, except for Song Yixuan, who went to Gu Tian's place alone.

After the members dispersed, many went to the training grounds in twos and threes to practice.

Zhao Jingchen glanced at Chen Lie, then walked away to the other side as if trying to avoid him.

She knew that she was far weaker than Chen Lie, by at least a hundred units of Blood Qi Value, and her desire to avenge her brother immediately died down.

When Luo Zhixun heard the famous teacher say that the class was over, she turned to leave, but was suddenly stopped by a girl with wine-red hair.

"Zhixun, how's your research on that Outer Star Secret Technique coming along?"

Luo Zhixun turned around and saw the girl with wine-red hair, and said with some surprise, "Jiu'er? You're such a busy person, what brings you to the training ground today?"

"Haha, my sister left a couple of days ago to train at Starry Sky University. No one's guiding me anymore, so I have to come to the training grounds to ask the Old Master for advice again," the wine-red-haired girl said with a laugh.

"I really envy you. You have an older sister who got into Starry Sky University to guide you in martial arts. I'm afraid you're already close to the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm." Luo Zhixun said with genuine envy.

"It's alright, actually my sister is also very busy with her cultivation, and she can only spare half a day every few days to guide me."

However, under her guidance, I have indeed gained a deeper understanding of the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, and I believe that I will be able to attempt to break through to the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm in a while.

"That's great! Once you break through to the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, you can share your experience with me, and I can share mine with you. We can exchange martial arts insights with each other," Luo Zhixun said.

"Alright, once I break through to the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, I'll definitely share all my experience with you."

After the girl with burgundy hair finished speaking, she added, "That— Zhixun, that Outer Star Crystal my sister brought back from Starry Sky University last time must have taken up a lot of your time."

I'm so sorry, my sister really wanted to give you a gift. She didn't know that the Outer Star Crystal was actually...

"The Outer Star Crystal is really great. I haven't had a chance to thank my senior yet. The Outer Star Crystal she gave me has a martial arts secret technique called ' Thunder Sound Tiger Leopard Body Tempering Technique ' engraved inside, which can reach the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm."

"Thank you so much, senior! I've been so busy studying this martial arts technique that I haven't had a chance to thank you in person yet," Luo Zhixun said, her voice filled with gratitude.

"Wrong? So you successfully deciphered that Outer Star Crystal?"

"Certainly."

"How is this possible?"

The girl with burgundy hair looked utterly incredulous.

"My sister said that the Outer Star Crystal inscribed with the secret technique of the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm is Martial Arts Knowledge is sealed off from the Outer Stars to Blue Star. Even if Divine Sense Master were to take action, it would be impossible for Blue Star's Divine Sense Grandmaster to successfully decipher it."

"If you want to successfully decipher that Outer Stars martial arts secret technique, you can only do so with the help of a Divine Sense Master above the Divine Sense Grandmaster. How did you manage to decipher it?"

"What did you say? Even Divine Sense Grandmaster can't decipher it?"

Luo Zhixun frowned. She remembered that Chen Lie seemed to have said the same thing before, but she thought Chen Lie was exaggerating.

It now seems that Chen Lie's mastery of Mental Power is beyond her imagination.

"Of course, my sister confirmed this after making many inquiries."

Even if this Outer Star Crystal were smuggled to Blue Star, it would be nothing more than a useless rock, impossible for Blue Star's level of Mental Power to decipher.

"How did you manage to decipher it? Did you get help from a master of Outer Stars Divine Sense Grandmaster? What kind of price would that have cost?" the wine-red-haired girl asked.

Luo Zhixun fell silent for a moment. It seemed that the value of Chen Lie's last move was immeasurable.

"Um, Jiu'er, don't ask that question anymore. I'll introduce you to a friend."

"OK."

The girl with burgundy hair nodded.

Luo Zhixun led the wine-red-haired girl out of the podium, saw Chen Lie's back, and quickly chased after him.

"Hey, Chen Lie, wait a minute."

Chen Lie, who was walking, heard the shouts behind him and immediately stopped and turned around.

Upon seeing that the person who suddenly appeared before him was Luo Zhixun, Chen Lie asked, "Oh, it's Zhixun. Is there something you need?"

Luo Zhixun walked up and Chen Liedao, "It's nothing, I just wanted to introduce you to a friend."

This is Tang Jiu'er. Like the two of us, she's a member of the Provincial Genius Group and a Grandmaster Seed.

Then, Luo Zhixun introduced Tang Jiu'er, "Jiu'er, this is Chen Lie, my friend."

"Chen Lie? I've never seen him before, is he a newcomer?" Tang Jiu'er asked doubtfully.

"Yes, Chen Lie only joined the Genius Group two days ago." Luo Zhixun nodded.

Tang Jiu'er was puzzled. She had just watched Chen Lie's moves on the Duel Platform, and it was clear that Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value was around 1500. It was indeed not easy for a new member to have that kind of strength.

However, these two are Grandmaster Seed with over 2,000 kilocalories of Blood Qi Value, and more than four times the Strength Value. Why would they befriend ordinary members like this?

Even within the Provincial Youth Genius Group, there is a strict hierarchy, divided into different levels.