From Serpent to Python, Qi and Blood Blazing Bright

Li Xiuwen said, "Naturally, I've thought about crossing the Three Gates."

Wang Yingzhao nodded. "You're twenty-one this year, and next year's Crossing River Association makes you twenty-two, right?"

Li Xiuwen nodded.

Wang Yingzhao said, "Then you don't have many chances left to participate in the Crossing River Association."

Li Xiuwen asked, "What is Your Excellency trying to say?"

Wang Yingzhao smiled. "You should know that when the Learning Society recruits people, they look at strength first and age second. The older you are, the lower your weight.

"Although it seems you still have four years, the truth is that if you still can't enter the Learning Society by next year's or the year after's Crossing River Association, you'll rarely have any chances left.

"Yet do you know how many martial artists between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five are recommended and register for the Crossing River Association every year?

"As far as I know, at least three hundred... These aren't three hundred ordinary people, but three hundred with Second Gate strength.

"Among them, Python Muscle holders make up the majority, and it wouldn't even be surprising if a few Tiger Elephant experts who have accumulated strength for many years show up.

"Your comprehension is outstanding—that's not false, and my master has also taken a fancy to your comprehension.

"However, given your Martial Constitution, how low the probability is of standing out among these dragons and phoenixes among men is something you are well aware of."

Li Xiuwen fell silent. What Wang Yingzhao said was correct; for next year's Crossing River Association, he indeed currently lacked absolute certainty in securing a spot.

Wang Yingzhao said, "That's why, handsome, you taking the Learning Society route to step into another realm is utterly unrealistic.

"Better to come to our Tiger-Crane Martial Arts Hall