The Effects of the Dragon-Tiger Elixir, Body Tempering Eighth Layer!

Chen Yu had no idea just how serious the matter of the Evil God Kin was.

He only knew that after that incident, River City had entered a long period of strict control.

The Enforcement Bureau could be seen in almost every corner, and even criminal activity had decreased considerably.

But none of that had anything to do with him.

Thanks to New Moon, the Enforcement Bureau had not caused Chen Yu any trouble either.

The Dragon-Tiger Elixir's effects were indeed remarkable. Combined with Chen Yu's terrifying ability to digest and absorb, its medicinal power lasted for less than a month.

Yet in that single month, Chen Yu's cultivation speed nearly doubled.

In just twelve days, he broke through to the Seventh-Level Body Tempering.

Then, after another sixteen days, he successfully broke through to the Body Tempering Eighth Layer on the second day after the Dragon-Tiger Elixir's effects faded.

In total, he had spent only two months rising from the Body Tempering Second Layer through six consecutive levels, reaching River City's top standard.

Body Tempering Eighth Layer!

"Haa—!"

"Hup—!"

His blade intent flashed like lightning, severing every fallen leaf around him with impossibly smooth cuts.

Chen Yu took a deep breath and sheathed Blood Chant, producing a crisp ring.

"What a pity. Thunder Extreme Saber is still at the Proficient Stage. I wonder when it will break through to the Perfection Stage."

He could not help frowning slightly.

Only now did Chen Yu understand how difficult it was to bring a martial technique to perfection. No wonder martial arts geniuses like Wang Qianjun had all been stuck at this stage.

After all, even with the talent of [Blade Technique Grandmaster], he still had no clue how to perfect Thunder Extreme Saber.

Let alone anyone else.

"But there's no rush."

"Body Tempering Eighth Layer is already more than enough!"

Now that his realm matched those other River City geniuses, Chen Yu no longer feared anyone.

Wang Qianjun, Hao Xi, Zhao Tianyi... In the past, he had lost to them because of the gap in their martial arts realms.

But a single defeat meant nothing. Winning in the end was what mattered.

"And victory or defeat is only secondary."

"With the Martial Exam Warm-Up Tournament, I'll finally have a chance to face River City's top geniuses."

A faint smile appeared on Chen Yu's lips.

Those qualified to participate in the Martial Exam Warm-Up Tournament were basically all renowned martial arts geniuses from River City.

Normally, they came and went without a trace, making it impossible for Chen Yu to challenge them one by one.

Besides, he was busy cultivating and had no spare time at all.

But at the Martial Exam Warm-Up Tournament, River City's martial arts geniuses would all gather in one place, saving Chen Yu the trouble of challenging them individually.

"I hope these martial arts geniuses don't disappoint me."

Chen Yu's eyes gleamed.

Only two days remained until the Martial Exam Warm-Up Tournament.

During this time, Chen Yu could sense that Wang Qianjun, Zhao Tianyi, and the others had also grown busy. They were most likely preparing for the Warm-up Tournament as well.

Wang Qianjun was already rarely seen in the Martial Arts Class.

"Teacher, has the venue for the Warm-up Tournament been decided?" Chen Yu took the initiative to find Fang Xiong and ask about the tournament's details.

"I haven't received any news, anyway." Fang Xiong shook his head, then said, "But according to tradition, it'll most likely be held at River City Stadium."

River City Stadium was Jiang City's largest sports venue. Accommodating a small Martial Exam Warm-Up Tournament would naturally be no problem.

After all, not just anyone could participate in the Martial Exam Warm-Up Tournament. Each high school only had a few participants.

Chen Yu estimated there would be around twenty or thirty people.

But few participants did not mean weak competition. After all, everyone taking part in the Warm-up Tournament had some real skill.

"What about the format? A knockout tournament? A points tournament?" Chen Yu asked another key question.

"Hard to say. The format changes every year. In any case, it won't put you at a disadvantage." Fang Xiong was getting a little annoyed by all the questions and waved his hand helplessly.

Chen Yu chuckled and stopped asking. Instead, he changed the subject.

"Teacher, if I take first place in the Warm-up Tournament, that'll bring you glory... So, what do you think?"

He rubbed his hands together, making his meaning obvious.

He wanted a reward.

"Bring me glory?" Fang Xiong froze for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Do I, Fang Xiong, need you brat to bring me glory?"

"To put it bluntly, my name itself is glory. Why would I need you to add to it?"

"Besides, do you really think that just because you've broken through to the Body Tempering Eighth Layer, first place in the Warm-up Tournament is already guaranteed?"

"There are quite a few geniuses in River City's current generation. No one knows who'll take first place yet!"

"Teacher, I reached the Body Tempering Eighth Layer in just two months!" Chen Yu could not help reminding him.

He had thought Fang Xiong would at least be shocked. After all, rising from the Body Tempering Second Layer to the Body Tempering Eighth Layer in two months was already incredibly fast, wasn't it?

Yet Fang Xiong still looked completely unfazed, which left Chen Yu somewhat discouraged.

"Only six realm increases in two months." Fang Xiong was actually quite surprised. At that speed, Chen Yu was already nearly unmatched on Crimson Radiance Star.

Even on New Moon, those top geniuses might be slightly inferior to Chen Yu.

But Fang Xiong simply did not want to see Chen Yu looking so smug, so he deliberately put on a stern face.

"Brat, since you've set your sights on the Battle of Myriad Stars, don't keep limiting your vision to Crimson Radiance Star."

"This starry sky is vast, and its geniuses are as countless as the stars."

"Forget six realm increases in two months. I've seen true prodigies who broke through one realm a day and reached the Ninth Level of the Body Tempering Realm in just nine days!"

One realm a day?!!

Hearing such a cultivation speed, Chen Yu even suspected Fang Xiong was making it up.

What kind of terrifying talent would it take to achieve that?

But Fang Xiong had no reason to deceive him.

"Tsk, if I could fight a genius like that, I could definitely copy an unrivaled talent of purple quality or higher!"

Just thinking about it made Chen Yu want to drool.

This kid doesn't look discouraged at all... If nothing else, his martial will is exceptionally steadfast. Fang Xiong looked at Chen Yu's excited expression and sighed inwardly.

He had originally worried that his words would discourage Chen Yu, so he had been prepared to offer some comfort.

After all, the prodigies he spoke of were dazzling even across the entire human domain. There were only a few like them in each Battle of Myriad Stars.

But Chen Yu's enthusiasm showed no trace of discouragement, so Fang Xiong did not need to waste his breath.

"Hehe, if there were a few million geniuses like that, I'd be rich!" Chen Yu secretly rejoiced.

The more geniuses there were, the better.

After pondering for a moment, Fang Xiong suddenly said, "Chen Yu, if you really take first place in the Warm-up Tournament, I can give you a reward."

"Hm? What reward?" Chen Yu, who had not held out much hope, immediately lit up at those words.

That really was an unexpected surprise.

"Wait until you take first place." Fang Xiong shook his head and said no more.