Du Luan

Ye Langtian was the third young master of the Ye family. He had joined the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School half a month before Xu Qing. Based on the preparation time, Ye Langtian had spent twenty-six days to master the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and the Eagle Claw Skill.

His aptitude was considered quite good.

He had already met the threshold and requirements of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School.

"Young Master Ye is truly amazing. He joined the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School less than a month ago and has already mastered the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and the Eagle Claw Skill."

"That's right! That's right!"

"Young Master Ye is simply a martial arts prodigy."

"Young Master Ye is a role model for our generation!"

"We all need to learn from Young Master Ye."

"..."

Around them.

The outer court disciples of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School were all flattering him, their faces filled with fawning and obsequious expressions. Ye Langtian had become the focus of attention.

"You don't need to be like this, everyone."

Ye Langtian's lips curved slightly upwards, revealing a faint smile at the perfect moment. He waved his hand dismissively, pretending to be nonchalant. "I've seen how hard you've all worked and diligently cultivated these past few days."

"When the time comes."

"Even if you can't become official disciples of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School, you can still join my Ye family and become martial arts guards for my Ye family. You'll still have a good future ahead of you."

"That's great."

"Young Master Ye is mighty, Young Master Ye is domineering."

"Young Master Ye is simply incredible..."

"..."

The crowd cheered.

"Mm."

Zhang He nodded faintly. Zhang He was naturally well aware of Ye Langtian's identity and background. Many of the outer court disciples had already been won over by Ye Langtian.

You must know that.

Although the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School had many outer court disciples, very few could master the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and achieve Bright Force within a month.

Therefore.

Most of these disciples would practice martial arts at the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School and then leave to join various families, chambers of commerce, and gangs in Qingbei Town.

Perhaps after several years, or even more than ten years, these disciples would be able to fully master the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and become Bright Force martial artists.

At that time.

They would achieve a certain status and accomplishment in the various families, chambers of commerce, and gangs in the outer city of Qingbei Town. Their lives would likely reach their peak here.

"Then follow me."

Zhang He said.

"Yes."

Ye Langtian nodded. His gaze swept over Xu Qing from the corner of his eye, his face showing no outward reaction. However, deep down, he harbored some thoughts. He was truly a person without good fortune. Although he had some talent, he couldn't endure hardship, and in the end, he could only waste his talent and fade into obscurity.

"Wait a moment."

At this moment.

Xu Qing suddenly spoke, his tone calm as he said, "Instructor Zhang He, I have also mastered the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and have condensed Bright Force."

"What did you say?"

Zhang He's footsteps halted. He turned his head, his shocked gaze mixed with anger as he looked at Xu Qing. "Do you know what you're saying?"

"Hahaha..."

"This is hilarious."

"Did you guys hear that? He... he said he's also mastered Bright Force?"

"He must be crazy."

"This guy has only been at the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School for eleven days since he joined. Today is only the eleventh day. Moreover, he only came to the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School to practice martial arts for the first three days. For the remaining seven or eight days, he didn't come at all, not even once."

"This is the biggest joke I've heard today."

"..."

Instantly.

The disciples erupted in an uproar, their discussions and mocking laughter echoing throughout the outer court. At this moment, Xu Qing seemed to have become the biggest joke in the outer court of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School.

"Instructor Zhang He, I naturally know what I'm saying."

Xu Qing ignored the mocking laughter from the other disciples. He simply looked calmly at Zhang He and answered his question, "Because I have indeed mastered Bright Force."

"Hoo..."

Instructor Zhang He took a deep breath.

"Xu Qing, I advise you, sometimes it's better not to push yourself too hard."

Ye Langtian kindly reminded him, saying, "At the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School, you lied about your martial arts progress. You claimed to have mastered Bright Force when you hadn't. If the truth comes out, according to the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School's rules, you'll have your legs broken and be thrown out."

"If your legs are broken, your life will be ruined."

"Thank you for the reminder, Young Master Ye."

Xu Qing glanced at Ye Langtian. "My legs won't be broken because I have indeed mastered Bright Force."

"Good advice doesn't sway a stubborn fool."

"Indeed."

"Young Master Ye kindly reminded him, yet he remains so obstinate."

"Then let him go find his own death."

"Yes! Yes!"

"..."

The surrounding disciples murmured amongst themselves.

"As long as you're happy."

Ye Langtian shrugged his shoulders.

"Alright."

Zhang He's gaze was calm. He had long since been completely disappointed in Xu Qing, so he didn't intend to say anything more. He simply nodded faintly. "You two, follow me."

"Yes."

"As you command."

Ye Langtian and Xu Qing cupped their fists simultaneously and followed behind Zhang He, heading towards the inner courtyard of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School. The other disciples quickly followed suit.

At the entrance to the inner courtyard.

At this moment.

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing and Ye Langtian followed Zhang He into the inner courtyard. Compared to the outer courtyard, the inner courtyard was larger, with rows of pavilion-like buildings.

There was even.

A massive training ground.

"Hah!"

"Azure Hawk Hand!"

"Kill!"

"..."

Bang! Bang! Bang!!!

Faintly.

Xu Qing heard shouts coming from the training ground, as well as the sounds of martial artists clashing. The collision of their qi produced explosive noises.

"Zhang He, why are you here?"

Just then.

A tall, delicate, and heroic-looking woman approached. Upon seeing Zhang He, she asked.

"It's like this,"

Zhang He said. "Today, there are two disciples in the outer courtyard who both claim to have mastered Bright Force, and have practiced the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and Eagle Claw Skill."

"So."

"I'm bringing them to meet the School Master to be tested and judged."

"Oh."

The heroic-looking woman raised her willow-leaf eyebrows. Although her features appeared ordinary, when they came together, they possessed a unique charm. Coupled with her tall stature, long legs, and fair, rounded skin, her appearance was indeed quite good.

"Senior Disciple Brother is not here today."

The heroic-looking woman sized up Ye Langtian and Xu Qing with some interest. "How about this, I'll take you to see the School Master."

"You two, hurry up and thank Second Senior Sister."

Zhang He commanded.

"The two of them don't have the qualifications yet."

The heroic-looking woman waved her hand, interrupting Zhang He. "Let's talk after they can pass the School Master's assessment and become official disciples of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School."

"That makes sense."

Zhang He nodded.

The main hall.

Xu Qing saw Du Cangying, the master of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School, once again. Although he was an old man with more than half of his temples turned white, he was like a fierce tiger, possessing indescribable power within his body and exerting a pressure that felt like a different level of life.

"Dad."

This valiant and heroic woman obediently walked to Du Cangying's side, gently took his arm, and called out sweetly, "It's these two who claim they've already mastered Bright Force."

"Mm."

Du Cangying nodded. "Didn't you say you were going to attend the auction held by the Myriad Treasures Tower? Why do you have the time to bother with such trivial matters?"

Evidently.

This valiant and heroic woman was Du Cangying's biological daughter, Du Luan, and also the Second Senior Sister of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School. Du Cangying was quite fortunate to have a daughter in his old age and doted on her dearly.

"It's boring."

Du Luan shook her head. "I just got news from my good sisters. There's nothing I want at this auction. They're just falsely advertising."

"Is that so?"

Du Cangying chuckled.

Du Cangying and Du Luan chatted and laughed, father and daughter conversing, seemingly completely ignoring Zhang He, Xu Qing, and Ye Langtian, who were standing there.

Zhang He and the others dared not say anything more, merely standing silently. Only after Du Cangying and Du Luan finished speaking did they dare to make a move.

"Master."

Zhang He cupped his hands in salute. "Ye Langtian has been a disciple of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School for twenty-six days. Today, he claims to have mastered the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and the Eagle Claw Skill. I request your assessment, Master."

"Xu Qing has only been a disciple of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School for eleven days. Today, he also claims to have mastered the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and the Eagle Claw Skill, and also wishes to become a formal disciple of the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School."

"Eleven days."

Du Luan showed a hint of surprise, looking Xu Qing up and down. "That fast? You're only one day slower than me and three days slower than the Senior Disciple Brother."

"Second Senior Sister."

Ye Langtian, hearing Du Luan's praise, couldn't help but say, "Xu Qing is clearly deceiving us. He only followed Instructor Zhang He to learn the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and the Eagle Claw Skill for the first three days."

"And also."

"Starting from the fourth day, he hasn't come to the Azure Hawk Martial Arts School to practice martial arts. Therefore, it's impossible for him to have truly mastered the upper part of Azure Hawk Force and the Eagle Claw Skill. It's impossible for him to have condensed Bright Force."

"Is that so?"

Du Cangying looked towards Zhang He and Xu Qing.

"Yes."

Zhang He nodded.

"Indeed."

Xu Qing also calmly admitted.

"It seems you're quite confident."

Du Cangying glanced at Xu Qing.

"Master, it's because I have indeed mastered Bright Force."

Xu Qing said.

"Good."

Du Cangying nodded. "Then you go first. Perform the Eagle Claw Skill in front of me, combining it with Azure Hawk Force."

"Yes."

Xu Qing cupped his hands towards Du Cangying.

Then.

Xu Qing walked to the open space in front.

"Still trying to bluff."

Ye Langtian sneered dismissively.

BOOM!!!

The next moment.

Xu Qing slowly assumed the stance of the Eagle Claw Skill, his fingers forming claw shapes, subtly exuding the might of a falcon.

"Eagle Claw Skill."

Hah!

Xu Qing began to perform the Eagle Claw Skill, combined with Azure Hawk Force. Every move and every stance subtly revealed a sense of sharpness.