That day, because of Mu Yang's arrival, the entire Martial Arts Hall was filled with an atmosphere unlike usual. The students trained even harder, their grunts and shouts ringing out as they practiced with great fervor. The resident instructors were unusually serious as well, teaching every student with stern focus. Everyone was holding back a breath of determination, driven by an indescribable force within their hearts.
On the eastern side of the Martial Arts Hall, students gathered in small groups and practiced basic moves under their instructors' arrangements. These were the foundational entry-level techniques of the Tianxin Style Martial Arts Hall, drills they performed several times every day. Yet even such ordinary practice carried a fierce, tiger-like momentum today.
In a small corner, April was also dressed in a martial arts uniform under her senior sister Nis's guidance. Her slender waist was cinched tight as she diligently practiced punches and kicks. Every movement was proper and well-executed, and she trained with exceptional seriousness. Little Blue Dragon, meanwhile, lay beside her and dozed off.
On the western side of the Martial Arts Hall, the older students were engaged in one-on-one sparring drills. This was already a real fight.
"Ah!" Two slightly older students grappled together, using Tianxin Style techniques to attack and defend. Their exchanges showed a deep understanding of offense and defense, making for an impressive spectacle. It was clear that both students possessed an extremely solid foundation.
At that moment, Mu Yang suddenly called for them to stop.
The two students looked at Mu Yang in confusion.
"Stop. You two have studied other martial arts before, haven't you?"
The two students nodded. "Yes. We studied under a combat master before, then kept figuring things out on our own."
Mu Yang fell thoughtful after hearing that. "No wonder."
Combat emphasized