Return to the Martial Arts Academy!

Time flies, and two days passed in the blink of an eye.

After a long journey, Dongfang Yueming finally set foot on the land of the Great Xia Dynasty Martial Arts Academy once again. Looking at the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar scene before him, he took a deep breath, and with a thought, brought up his attribute panel:

[Character: Dongfang Yueming]

[Realm: Body Tempering - Tendon Transformation Realm (Entry) (Gain 20 points daily)]

[Techniques: Basic Skin Tempering Method (Perfection), Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method (Perfection), Crimson Sun Flesh Refining Method (Perfection), Nine-Turn Coiled Dragon Force (Perfection), Hundred Beasts Bone Tempering Method (Perfection), Ten Thousand Beasts Bone Tempering Method (Perfection), Furious Tiger Tendon Transformation Method (0/60, Entry)]

[Martial Arts: Basic Thirteen Fast Saber Forms (Perfection), Swift Gale Movement Technique (Perfection), Venomous Snake Dagger Technique Fierce Tiger Fist Technique (0/1, Not Yet Entry), Fierce Tiger Fist Technique (Perfection), Gale Saber Technique (Perfection), Whirlwind Leg (Perfection), Blood Burning Secret Method (0/5, Not Yet Entry)]

[Points:75]

'I've accumulated another 40 points these past two days, now I have 75.' Dongfang Yueming calculated in his heart, 'This number is enough to raise the [Furious Tiger Tendon Transformation Method] to the Minor Accomplishment completion stage. However... even if I raise it, I'm still far from the next major stage, the Marrow Cleansing Realm, so it's not very meaningful. I'd better save it for later, to improve my martial arts proficiency at a crucial moment, or... to prove my "talent"!'

A slight smile played on his lips. To enter the Seed Class, demonstrating extraordinary potential was essential. And rapidly improving one's martial arts skills was undoubtedly the best way to prove it.

"Now, the primary task is to find Professor Qin Rushuang and inquire about the specific requirements and pathways to enter the Seed Class."

Having made up her mind, Dongfang Yueming headed towards the direction of her mentor's office area, which she remembered.

As he passed an area where freshmen were gathered, he heard a cacophony of chatter coming from the side.

"Hey, have you heard? Several of our freshmen have already successfully activated their Qi and blood and started the Skin Tempering!"

"Really? So fast? Who is it?"

"It seems like Liu Yu is involved, and also..."

Dongfang Yueming glanced casually at the excitedly discussing freshmen, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: 'Back then, I was one of them, thrilled at the prospect of stepping into the world of Martial Dao. Now... it feels like a lifetime ago.'

Just then, two students dressed differently from the freshmen walked over, appearing to be sophomores or upperclassmen. One of them, a tall and muscular upperclassman with an arrogant expression, saw the group of freshmen blocking his way and, without even bothering to move aside, charged straight into the crowd!

Ouch!

What are you doing?!

Several freshmen who were hit staggered backward, their faces showing anger.

The tall, muscular senior seemed completely unfazed, glancing at them sideways and scoffing, "Good dogs don't block the way, understand? A bunch of trash!" He exuded the aura of a martial artist at the Flesh Refining Realm, which made the freshmen turn pale, daring not to speak out in anger.

Just then, not far away, Liu Yu limped out of a secluded room. His face was pale, his eyes filled with humiliation and pain. He instinctively clutched his buttocks, his steps faltering. But he gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with the flames of revenge: 'That old pervert Wu Daozi! When I'm strong enough, I'll tear you to pieces! But... hehe, I've already Skin Tempering Lesser Accomplishment! Dongfang Yueming! You just wait! I'll make you pay!'

He forced himself to endure the discomfort and walked towards the dormitory.

"Senior Liu Yu!" Among the freshmen who had just been bumped, someone recognized Liu Yu. Liu Yu had successfully activated his Qi and Blood a few days ago, gaining some fame among the freshmen and being considered a genius. They immediately felt like they had found their pillar of support and rushed over, "Senior Liu Yu, look at him..."

Seeing this, the tall, muscular senior crossed his arms and looked at Liu Yu defiantly. "What? You want to stand up for this bunch of trash?"

Liu Yu sensed the aura of the Flesh Refining Realm emanating from the other person, a whole realm higher than his own. His heart tightened, and he immediately plastered a fawning smile on his face, "Senior, you're joking. How could I dare... It's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..."

"Hmph! You're smart to know what's good for you!" The tall, muscular senior became even more smug, poking Liu Yu's chest with his finger. "From now on, when you see me, remember to take a detour, understand?"

Liu Yu was forced to retreat, overwhelmed by humiliation, but he could only force himself to nod repeatedly, "Yes, yes, senior is right."

The surrounding freshmen were stunned by this scene. Even Liu Yu, on whom they had placed high hopes, was so humble and subservient. They dared not have the slightest thought of resistance.

In this oppressive atmosphere, Dongfang Yueming seemed oblivious to everything that was happening before him, calmly walking past.

"Hey! Are you blind? Can't you see your senior here?!" The tall, strong senior was furious when he saw that Dongfang Yueming dared to ignore him.

Dongfang Yueming continued walking forward without stopping, oblivious to everything else.

"You're asking for it!" The tall and strong senior was completely enraged. He roared and punched Dongfang Yueming directly in the back!

The surrounding freshmen all closed their eyes in fright, as if they could already foresee the tragic scene of Dongfang Yueming being sent flying.

However, the expected screams did not occur.

Dongfang Yueming didn't even turn his head, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, and casually waved his hand back.

Bang!

A muffled thud!

The burly senior's ferocious expression froze instantly. He screamed as if he had been hit by a speeding Ferocious Beast, flying seven or eight meters away before crashing heavily to the ground, foaming at the mouth and convulsing uncontrollably!

Silence!

A deathly silence!

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events!

Another senior student, who had been watching the scene unfold, turned pale upon seeing his companion taken down in one move. He rushed over to check on him and, finding his companion seriously injured, was both shocked and enraged. Pointing at Dongfang Yueming, he shouted, "How dare you! You dare to commit violence and injure someone on campus! You stop right there!"

As he spoke, he rushed towards Dongfang Yueming, simultaneously calling out to other upperclassmen who might be nearby, "Help! A freshman is causing trouble and assaulting someone!"

Dongfang Yueming frowned slightly, somewhat impatient. He hadn't wanted to cause trouble, but trouble had come knocking on his door.

Seeing the second senior student rushing up, he simply stopped and turned around.

"Come at me all at once, don't waste my time."

Enraged by Dongfang Yueming's arrogance, the senior student roared and lunged at him!

Bang!

Another muffled thud!

The result was as expected: the second senior in the Flesh Refining Realm followed in his companion's footsteps, being blasted away by Dongfang Yueming's punch and falling to the ground, joining the first one in death.

Seeing the two senior students who had been so arrogant just moments before now lying on the ground groaning like dead dogs, all the freshmen watching gasped in shock, their eyes filled with awe and disbelief as they looked at Dongfang Yueming.

Dongfang Yueming clapped his hands as if he had only dusted off two specks of dust, then turned and continued walking towards the mentor's office area.

In the crowd, Liu Yu's face was ashen, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, his lips quivering, his eyes filled with terror and despair: 'Impossible... This is absolutely impossible! How... how could he be so strong?! One punch... and he sent a senior in the Flesh Refining Realm flying?! How long has it been?! This can't be Dongfang Yueming! Absolutely not!' The intense shock almost drove him to a mental breakdown.

Just then, a bombshell piece of news spread like wildfire:

"Have you heard? Exchange students from other dynasties have arrived! They're over at the martial arts arena!"

"It seems they'll also be sparring with the Seed Class students from our Martial Dao Academy!"

"Really? Let's go check it out!"

The news instantly attracted everyone's attention. The crowd that had been watching scattered like birds and beasts, rushing towards the martial arts arena, eager to witness this rare spectacle. The minor conflict that had just occurred was quickly forgotten.