Breaking Through to Martial Artist Already

April 14th, after returning from the wilderness, Lu Chong once again arrived at the Special Warfare Class training grounds.

After his overwhelming display of power yesterday, no soldier dared to underestimate him anymore. Instead, due to his generous guidance on martial skills, they felt a greater sense of respect and closeness towards Lu Chong.

However, Li Yibing still sent out soldiers from the Special Warfare Class to spar with Lu Chong as per their prior agreement.

This time, it wasn't a one-on-one fight, but two soldiers attacking him simultaneously.

For the soldiers, their greatest strength had never been fighting alone, but their tacit cooperation.

From one person attacking to two soldiers coordinating, it was definitely not as simple as one plus one equaling two.

Lu Chong, as their opponent, felt this most deeply.

The soldiers had absolute trust in each other, able to entrust their backs to their comrades without reservation. With just a glance or a movement, they knew what their partner would do next.

Lu Chong felt several times the pressure, forcing him to concentrate fully. Relying on his solid foundation, he maneuvered skillfully to find an opportunity to win.

"You two go down first, then bring in three more," Li Yibing ordered.

He was even more surprised than Lu Chong, as this kid seemed to be improving every moment.

In just one day, that Microscopic realm mid-grade martial skill was even closer to Perfection.

Moreover, Lu Chong quickly adapted to the rhythm of the soldiers' coordinated combat and emerged victorious.

With three soldiers attacking at once, Lu Chong's pressure increased further. He had to reveal another mid-grade martial skill, the Three-Inch Palm, to defeat one soldier at close range, ultimately breaking through the enemy's formation.

"Seven-Step Killing Fist, Gale Step, and now a Microscopic realm Three-Inch Palm. How much have these officers been tricked by this kid?"

Li Yibing's forehead was covered in dark lines. Without even thinking, he knew where this Three-Inch Palm came from.

After returning yesterday, he had gone to ask Cheng Dongye and a few other instructors about Lu Chong's background.

Especially about the origins of the two military martial skills, Gale Step and Seven-Step Killing Fist, only to discover that two instructors had already been outmaneuvered by Lu Chong.

But they hadn't told Li Yibing that Lu Chong also possessed a Microscopic realm Three-Inch Palm.

Thinking about it now, it wasn't that they deliberately concealed it, but rather they were too embarrassed, which is why they stammered and didn't explain clearly to Li Yibing.

Forget it, Li Yibing didn't dare to go find trouble with the platoon leaders.

But the crucial point was that in just a few days, the kid in front of him could cultivate three mid-grade martial skills to the Microscopic realm. Was this even human?

Li Yibing once again realized the gap between people.

He was now somewhat looking forward to this year's National College Entrance Examination. How far would this dark horse from Guanyun City go, and how many people would he amaze?

"It's just that his cultivation is still a bit lacking. The top performers from each province in past college entrance exams were all at the Martial Artist realm. Perhaps their martial skills weren't as solid as this kid's, but their cultivation alone could crush him."

"Looking at the national level, there are too many prodigies. Can he really break through the encirclement?"

Li Yibing snapped back to reality, no longer overthinking, and directly sent out the remaining five soldiers.

This time, Lu Chong couldn't hide his Perfection realm Wind Splitting Leg anymore. Relying on these multiple mid-grade martial skills, he managed to break through the siege and win again, truly astonishing all the soldiers.

"Alright, that's all for today."

"Lu Chong, tomorrow I'll have them all attack you together. I won't hold back," Li Yibing said sternly to Lu Chong, who still looked energetic.

He now felt that putting more pressure on this kid wouldn't crush him; perhaps it could even allow him to advance further before the college entrance examination.

"Thank you, Squad Leader Li," Lu Chong said gratefully, recognizing the other's good intentions.

April 15th, the soldiers of the Special Warfare Class once again arrived at the training ground full of vigor.

Today, Lu Chong would face the entire class alone. The surrounding soldiers watching the battle had doubled, and the atmosphere was lively.

Challenging an entire Special Warfare Class at the Martial Apprentice Stage 9 was a novel event in the military camp.

Such a feat had not happened in the Guanyun City military camp for a long time.

However, Lu Chong today was clearly more at ease than yesterday.

It wasn't blind confidence, but because this morning, the three mid-grade martial skills he had learned here had all successively reached the Perfection realm.

Name: Lu Chong

Level: Martial Apprentice Stage 9 (99%)

Martial Skills: Nine-Shadow Step Perfection

Golden Cicada Robe Microscopic (95%)

Tiger Roar Skill Great Accomplishment (85%)

Seven-Step Killing Fist Perfection

Gale Step Perfection

Three-Inch Palm Perfection

"Not just the three military martial skills, my Golden Cicada Robe is also close to Perfection," Lu Chong thought to himself.

What excited him the most was his cultivation. After such a long period of accumulation, he was finally close to breaking through that major barrier and entering the true Martial Artist realm.

Perhaps it was due to the enhancement of the Tiger Roar Skill, but his cultivation speed was even faster than anticipated; he was only a hair's breadth away from a breakthrough.

Although there is only a one-character difference between a Martial Artist and a Martial Disciple, they are as different as clouds and mud, separated by a clear watershed.

This point is evident from the status of Martial Artists.

On high school campuses, Martial Artists are qualified to serve as teachers.

In society, Martial Artists can earn high compensation in martial arts gyms or enter the Wilderness on their own as bounty hunters.

In the Military Department, a Martial Artist can serve as a squad leader and complete missions independently.

These various treatments are like a metamorphosis from a youth to an adult, signifying the possession of the strength and ability to stand on one's own.

That is why Lu Chong was particularly expectant.

Furthermore, the unique abilities of Martial Artists that differ from those of Martial Disciples, as well as the Earth-grade Martial Skills that can only be practiced after becoming a Martial Artist, are all beyond the reach of Martial Disciples.

Yet, this step has trapped countless Martial Disciples.

Huaxia Country has a most intuitive statistical ratio: only one true Martial Artist can be forged out of thirty Martial Disciples, not to mention a Martial Artist this young.

It is not that they do not want to break through, but that talent and resources are limited; not everyone can cross that threshold.

"Lu Chong, step forward!" Li Yibing's shout brought Lu Chong back to his senses.

"Here!"

Lu Chong responded and stepped out, facing the ten aggressive soldiers of the Special Warfare Class alone.

"What's the matter, kid? Getting cold feet?" Seeing Lu Chong looking somewhat distracted, the soldier Niu Ben immediately teased him in a low voice.

This battle could be said to be the focus of everyone's attention; even Principal Fang and the seven instructors had come nearby to watch.

To keep Lu Chong's secret, they did not let other students approach, simply letting them spar on their own.

If Lu Chong were to shrink back now, it would be a rather anticlimactic end.

Just as Lu Chong was about to retort, he suddenly felt a sensation, spread his hands, and turned to look at Li Yibing on the sidelines. "Sorry, Squad Leader Li, I'm afraid this match cannot continue."

"Why?" Li Yibing frowned slightly; he did not believe Lu Chong would fear battle at a time like this.

Feeling the warm current constantly surging within his body, Lu Chong said innocently, "Because I am about to break through."

"Break through to Martial Artist!" Principal Fang leaped through the air and arrived, both shocked and delighted.

"Breaking through just like that?" Li Yibing stood frozen in place. This kid—is such an important breakthrough not a bit too much like child's play?