I Am Jiang Shu, Waiting for You Here

For all martial artists, Martial God Jiang is like the Great Sun in the sky, dazzling and unbearable to look directly at.

The more handsome a man is, the less likely he is to emulate Martial God Jiang.

Because imitating Martial God Jiang not only fails to enhance their style, but also results in a poor imitation.

Even their natural good looks would appear clumsy and clown-like under Martial God Jiang's influence.

In the category of long-haired ancient costume, Martial God Jiang is far ahead of the competition.

Zeng Yue shook her head, her gaze passing over Jiang Shu, and naturally took Chen Yihan's arm.

"You're just too impulsive."

Seeing Zeng Yue's appearance, Chen Yihan knew that the long-haired guy was probably like some of the students at the Martial Dao University who imitated Martial God Jiang. She couldn't help but shake her head and said, "I won't help you next time. People who imitate Martial God Jiang may just be passionate about martial arts and admire Martial God Jiang. I saw the disappointment in your eyes from several meters away."

"It's just that he didn't notice. If he had known, he would have been so heartbroken."

"I'm not listening, you're just talking nonsense. Let's go, let's eat first!"

With her head tilted back and tongue sticking out, Zeng Yue shook her head and led Chen Yihan to a nearby restaurant for a meal. The two ate and drank to their hearts' content, filling up their energy before paying the bill and taking a taxi to the foot of the highest peak.

The vehicle sped forward, the sky and earth were vast and open. Zeng Yue took out her phone and frantically took pictures. Her face was red from the wind, and she shouted loudly.

"You should conserve your energy. Don't give up after climbing just a little bit. There's altitude sickness here. Even if you're at the First Realm of Martial Dao and have strong Qi and Blood, you're still not at the Third Realm of Martial Dao."

"You dare to be so crazy even though your strength hasn't penetrated your internal organs? Let's make it clear, if you collapse on top of me, I won't carry you."

Adjusting her breathing, Chen Yihan got herself into the best state in the back seat.

Zeng Yue accompanied her here; whether or not they went up to the highest peak was actually irrelevant.

But she's different. This time, she's doing it to hone her martial arts will. She'll climb as high as she can!

Without any equipment, Chen Yihan and Zeng Yue finally stood at the foot of the highest peak. Looking up from below, they could feel the vastness of the world and their own insignificance.

The highest peak, over 10,000 meters high, stands tall with snow-capped peaks that pierce the sky.

Every day and night, martial artists come to climb and hone their will.

Ordinary martial artists at the first or second level of martial arts are as powerless and insignificant as ordinary people in front of this highest peak.

Even at the Third Realm of Martial Dao, it may take a considerable amount of time to gradually reach the top.

"Sorry, no need. We both have boyfriends, they'll be here soon."

Having anticipated this, Zeng Yue immediately stepped in front of Chen Yihan as she watched a boy who seemed to have mustered up the courage to approach her. Without hesitation, she spoke until the boy left, saying, "See? I do have some use after all. Let's go hiking!"

Looking at Zeng Yue, who seemed quite spirited, Chen Yihan smiled, her eyes sparkling with charm. Then, as if sensing several gazes directed her way, she frowned and widened her brows.

"Walk."

After reaching the summit, Chen Yihan seemed to have become a completely different person. She stopped talking, and in her mind, there were only images.

On the playgrounds of junior and senior high schools, students practice standing meditation to strengthen their Qi and Blood.

Martial Dao University: Martial artists practice together to improve their combat skills.

On the Pacific Ocean, they joined the army to serve their country and bravely slayed Variant Ferocious Beast.

She knew all too well that the Xia Kingdom, which now seemed peaceful and prosperous, was actually like a temporarily calm sea.

There are some Variant Ferocious Beast.

It seems that powerful beings from the Cosmos are invading.

The current peace and stability were brought about by Martial God Jiang's immense power.

But the future still depends on the martial artists!

Otherwise, wouldn't we be letting Martial God Jiang down?

Everyone is Like a Dragon!

How can we talk about Everyone is Like a Dragon if we can't even support a country or a planet?

Chen Yihan's resolve grew stronger. She moved her limbs to resist the cold, her breath rhythmic with the movements of "Everyone is Like a Dragon Fist." Zeng Yue, on the other hand, showed signs of exhaustion. She had expended too much energy in the early stages and was only at the First Realm of Martial Dao.

"You can't go up there, you'll have to stay here."

Amidst the vast expanse of ice and snow, Zeng Yue's rapid breathing successfully caught Chen Yihan's attention. Looking at Zeng Yue felt a warmth in her heart and began to speak.

That's enough companionship.

The road ahead is one she must walk herself.

"Well... Yihan, be careful. If you can't hold on, come down. I'll be waiting for you here."

Catching her breath, Zeng Yue felt a little embarrassed and found a seat to rest with her head down. After a while, she looked up at Chen Yihan, who was getting higher and higher. However, just as she watched her childhood friend's figure getting smaller and smaller and was preparing to take a good rest, another familiar figure walked past her.

That long-haired guy who imitated Martial God Jiang.

Remembering what Chen Yihan had said to her when she got off at the station, Zeng Yue straightened up, waved, and said, "Good luck, bro."

"Thanks."

With a smile, Jiang Shu continued to walk slowly forward. Each step he took was extremely slow but very steady. His spiritual power covered the surrounding area for thousands of miles, and he could sense every ice crystal and every pebble.

He was certainly very impressed with both Chen Yihan and Zeng Yue.

I thought it would just be a fleeting encounter, a chance meeting that would pass us by.

I never expected to run into him again.

A spiritual force, along with the Origin Qi of heaven and earth, slowly surrounded Zeng Yue, gradually restoring her energy.

Jiang Shu climbed up.

"Strange, I feel a bit lighter now that I've finished talking. Should I walk a few hundred meters further and give Yihan a big scare when she comes back? Otherwise, she'll keep saying I'm impulsive and impatient."

"But I didn't expect this guy to be so amazing. He's climbed all the way here and hasn't shown any change in expression. He must be at least at the Second Realm of Martial Dao."

"It's alright, though. Although she's not particularly good-looking, she's a really nice person."

Zeng Yue murmured.

Although she wasn't skilled in martial arts, she had many close childhood friends who were passionate about it. Having also watched numerous explanations of martial arts, she had a relatively clear understanding of the strength of the first three realms of martial arts.

She looked around, but ultimately decided to just wait there and take pictures while editing the caption for her WeChat Moments.

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Those who have reached the Third Realm of Martial Dao have finally climbed to the top.

There are also those at the Second Realm of Martial Dao, trapped in the middle, struggling to move upwards.

The beliefs here are even stronger and deeper than those in ordinary Martial Dao University.

Jiang Shu didn't rush to absorb anything. He was just like an ordinary person, with no Origin Power flowing within his body and his spiritual power concentrated at a single point, its radiance naturally concealed. If someone were paying attention, they would naturally notice that among the group of martial artists surging with blood and Qi and Blood, he appeared so ordinary, so different.

"With my conviction building, I'm not far from the third realm. My breathing is a little too fast right now; I need to rest and adjust if I want to continue moving forward."

Soon, Jiang Shu encountered Chen Yihan, a girl in the carriage. After glancing at her, he spoke.

"Ah, it's you... Thank you!"

Turning her head, Chen Yihan was suddenly taken aback when she saw Jiang Shu's figure. In her previous observations, Jiang Shu did not resemble a martial artist at all, nor did he exude any Qi and Blood; he seemed to be just an ordinary person.

But now it seems that I can breathe peacefully here and guide her with ease.

This is no ordinary person; at the very least, this is Third Realm of Martial Dao!

I misjudged...

Chen Yihan lowered her head, her face flushing as she thought about the conversation she had with her childhood best friend in the train carriage and at the station.

Although they had lowered their voices to a whisper, for a martial artist at the Third Realm of Martial Dao, Viscera-Entering Force, such a sound at that distance was no less than speaking right next to their ear.

He couldn't have heard it all, could he?

Otherwise, why would they suddenly come and tell me?

It felt like being overheard talking badly about someone behind their back; even with Chen Yihan's strong will, she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. She stopped, slowly adjusted her breathing, and returned to her best state before looking up.

Watching Jiang Shu walk slowly, she followed closely behind, paying attention to Jiang Shu breathing as she went, constantly adjusting herself.

The closer she followed, the more she felt that the man in front of her was unfathomable.

Being in the Martial Dao University, she had met senior students who had reached the Third Realm of Martial Dao, but none of them could give her this natural, relaxed, and comfortable feeling.

Even reaching the Third Realm of Martial Dao requires considerable mental effort to reach its highest peak.

Beneath the man's feet lay what appeared to be a flat expanse of earth.

This is probably a senior with an even more resolute will than mine; no wonder he has reached such a level. He doesn't seem that much older than me, does he?

When I get too tired to climb anymore, I'll ask for a WeiXun so I can ask for help anytime if I have any questions.

An idea popped into my mind, almost inexplicably.

Chen Yihan was startled by her own reaction. She quickly shook her head, composed herself, strengthened her resolve, and followed closely behind.

Strong winds raged, and heavy snow fell.

The higher you go, the more difficult it becomes.

Quite a few martial artists at the second realm have already begun to stop and settle down.

Chen Yihan also felt the lack of energy entering her internal organs, but looking at the man's figure who was still moving forward steadily, she felt inexplicably supported by a force, and she followed him again.

"Just stop here."

Without looking back, Jiang Shu simply left a message and continued forward.

For him, encountering a girl who was considered a campus beauty at the Martial Dao University was just a very minor incident.

None of this could stir any emotion within him.

His figure gradually disappeared into the wind and snow.

One step, two steps...

Although the speed was slow, it never stopped.

He surpassed one martial artist after another who Third Realm of Martial Dao, and in less than half a day, he successfully reached the top.

Even the few martial artists who manage to reach the Third Realm of Martial Dao only enjoy the scenery briefly before descending the mountain.

He sat alone in the wind and snow, waiting quietly.

At the highest peak, he comprehended the universe and honed his own Origin Power, as if every pore on his body was merging with ice and snow.

Halfway up the mountain.

After half a day of cultivation and meditation, Chen Yihan finally succumbed to the cold surrounding her. The Second Realm of Martial Dao was merely the tempering of the skin, muscles, and bones.

Qi and Blood and blood are ultimately limited.

Without a timely replenishment of meat, it's like water without a source; it will soon be exhausted.

"It was better than I expected, so the trip was worthwhile!"

Opening her eyes, Chen Yihan's body was ice-cold, but her gaze was as bright as stars. Compared to going uphill, going downhill was much faster; she just needed to maintain her balance.

"I wonder if Zeng Yue is getting impatient."

Muttering to herself, Chen Yihan quickened her pace and soon spotted Zeng Yue standing still.

"Whew, whew, whew, it's freezing! Let's go! This time, if we go down from the highest peak, I'll definitely reach the Third Realm of Martial Dao in my third year!"

Holding Zeng Yue's hand, Chen Yihan's tense heart finally relaxed completely before climbing the mountain.

Overjoyed, she realized that even though she was learning martial arts, she was still just a twenty-year-old girl, and her happiness was evident on her face.

If it were just a matter of climbing a longer mountain path, it wouldn't have come to this.

But the young man who imitated Martial God Jiang said directly that her belief was strong and she was not far from the third realm.

Now, she is 100% confident!

The only regret is that the guy left so suddenly that she forgot to add him on WeiXun, and she doesn't know if she'll ever see him again.

Jiang Shu's ordinary face involuntarily appeared in my mind.

Chen Yihan was somewhat lost in thought as she watched the figure slowly walking through the wind and snow.

If Zeng Yue had been there back then, that would have been wonderful.

Given Zeng Yue's personality, she would definitely take the initiative to ask for his contact information.

"Awesome!"

Zeng Yue put her hands to her lips and made a cracking sound, "Tsk, from now on I'll stick to my wife's thigh, wife, stick close."

"We agreed before, I'll accompany you to climb the highest peak, and you can do whatever you want with your summer vacation! You've been practicing martial arts too much, and now that you finally have a summer vacation, you're still thinking about tempering your will. Now that you've tempered yourself, it's time to relax!"

"A balance of work and rest! That's what our martial arts teacher says. Let's go to the mall first, browse around, buy everything we can, and dress ourselves up nicely."

"Then... let's go! Our first stop is Jiangnan Academy! See, wasn't my plan great? I'll take you straight to Martial God Jiang's alma mater!"

"Martial God Jiang ... alright, but for now, stay at the foot of the highest peak for a few days."

Listening to Zeng Yue's chattering voice, Chen Yihan, who had just come to her senses, was once again captivated.

For some reason, despite being so ordinary, and although she possessed the Third Realm of Martial Dao, she was a student at Martial Dao University, where she had seen many experts, even those at the Martial Dao Fourth Realm.

Why do I have such a deep memory of this guy?

Could it be that I lacked the determination to get the WeiXun?

Or should we wait a little longer?

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to my wife."

Zeng Yue had no objection; spending a couple more days playing wouldn't be a big deal for her.

The two chatted and laughed as they gradually descended from the highest peak.

No one knows that at the top of the highest mountain, a very weak spiritual power is integrated with the surrounding vitality of heaven and earth.

No martial artist would notice.

Even Wang Yan, who is at the Spirit Breathing Realm, might overlook it.

But right now, at the highest peak, is Jiang Shu!

This fusion was so evident to him.

He slowly stood up, his voice soft yet blending into the Origin Qi of heaven and earth, rippling slightly as it reached the consciousness directly before him:

"I am Jiang Shu, and I await your arrival here."