My name is Huang Tian, ​​what the hell is this "Heaven is dead" nonsense?

Chapter 54 Pride
After breaking through to the ninth rank, Huang Tian felt as if the blood in his body was boiling. His skin, flesh, and bones were being reshaped by the boiling blood and qi. His face was fiery red, and streams of heat rose from his body, as if water was being boiled.

This scene was quickly noticed by Instructor Xu. His expression changed, and he took two large strides, covering several meters, to stand in front of Huang Tian. His lips trembled slightly, "Ninth Rank?! It's only been a few days, and he's already reached the rank?!"

The martial arts students who were training were shocked by what Instructor Xu said. They could accept that they could develop strength in an instant, but how could they reach the next level in just a few days? Was he even human?!

"Whoa!"

Exhaling a foot-long plume of white steam, Huang Tian slowly withdrew from his stance. The fiery red on his face gradually faded, returning to his normal skin tone, and the boiling blood and qi in his body slowly calmed down.

Although his blood and qi had calmed down, he could clearly feel that his strength, speed, defense and other aspects had improved to a higher level.

The path of cultivation emphasizes mystery, skill, and technique, focusing on cultivating the spirit and soul. Although this world also has spiritual energy, due to its violent nature, martial arts have developed.

In the early stages, the focus is on cultivating the physical body, refining muscles, bones, and skin. Later, once the body can withstand violent spiritual energy, one can then draw energy into the body, simultaneously cultivating blood, qi, and spirit. In this light, the mystical path and the martial path seem to converge somewhat...

Although there will be some differences in reality, the general direction is similar. The only difference is that martial arts pay more attention to the body in the path of evolution, while the path of immortal cultivation, unless it is specifically for body refinement, is relatively more fragile.

'From this perspective, martial arts can serve as a good supplement to the mystical path, or perhaps one could try to merge the two and forge their own path...'

The thought flashed through Huang Tiancai's mind, and he looked up at Instructor Xu. Instructor Xu looked at him as if he were a monster, circling around him and scrutinizing him from all angles. After a long while, he finally managed to utter a question: "Have you taken some kind of precious medicine or elixir?"

Breaking through to the next level within ten days is an effect that can only be achieved by taking some extremely rare and precious elixirs.

I've heard that there's a miraculous pill in the imperial court called the Precious Elephant Sacred Embryo Pill, which is effective for fourth-rank martial artists breaking through to the Grandmaster realm. If an ordinary person takes it, as long as their body isn't overwhelmed by the medicinal power, they can quickly refine their qi and blood and break through to the next realm.

However, even Instructor Xu had never seen such a miraculous pill, and he wasn't even qualified to smell it.

"I haven't taken any elixirs, but I've discovered that the Spirit Tiger Crane Strength is exceptionally compatible with my body. Its ability to strengthen my qi and blood is not just 50%, but more than double. Coupled with my diligent practice, I've achieved this breakthrough today," Huang Tian said.

Instructor Xu was somewhat convinced by this. Every type of force has a unique affinity and is particularly compatible with certain individuals; otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed the martial arts students to choose between the Spirit Tiger Stance and the Demon Crane Stance.

Choosing the right amount of force will greatly speed up the process of nourishing the blood and qi.

Instructor Xu clicked his tongue in admiration, "I never expected you to be so compatible with the Spirit Tiger Crane Force. Of course, the fact that you were able to break through so quickly shows that your physical constitution and perseverance are also quite good."

Excellent! The path of martial arts is long and arduous; even the most talented must possess unwavering spirit and the perseverance to endure tedious trials!

After sighing, he patted Huang Tian's shoulder heavily, "Now that you have entered the ranks, I can no longer teach you. Starting tomorrow, you will follow Instructor Liu to learn martial arts at the No. 1 training ground with those ninth-rank martial arts students."

He himself is an eighth-rank martial artist. Although he has not been able to break through for more than ten years, his foundation is very deep. But no matter how deep it is, he is still only an eighth-rank martial artist. He is good at teaching ordinary martial artists and those who practice internal strength. It would be a bit presumptuous of him to teach ninth-rank martial artists.

Instructor Liu is a seventh-rank martial artist with three transformations in Qi and Blood, and is very experienced. Teaching a ninth-rank martial artist is easy for him.

As for why there are no sixth-rank martial artists as instructors, it is because all the middle and third-rank martial artists hold high positions and great power. Even the sixth-rank martial artists are either deputy commanders or powerful centurions who are stationed in counties and towns to guard their respective areas.

With so many things to do, where would they find the time to be instructors? Besides, there's no need to have them teach mere ninth-rank martial artists; one instructor like Mr. Liu can teach them all well.

"Remember, don't be arrogant because of a temporary breakthrough. You must cultivate even more diligently. I'll be waiting for the day you surpass me!" "I will."

"Good lad! You're really not modest!"

Instructor Xu chuckled and punched Huang Tian on the shoulder. Suddenly remembering something, he turned and yelled at the martial arts students who were peeking in to watch the spectacle.

"What are you looking at? It's just ten days to reach the next level, what's so surprising? Stop looking, everyone get back to your own work!"

A low hiss came from the crowd. It was nothing unusual for someone to reach the top level in ten days. They had just seen Instructor Xu lose his composure, his eyes wide and his lips trembling.

Hearing the boos, Instructor Xu's face flushed red, and he yelled twice, "Have you guys reached the level of strength or the rank? You have time to watch the show? Get the hell out there and practice your stances!"

The martial arts students were disgruntled and rearranged their stances and energy channels, but their eyes kept glancing at Huang Tian.

Instructor Xu snorted and looked at Huang Tian, ​​"You mastered the skill in an instant and reached the next level in ten days. Your talent is truly extraordinary. I believe many important figures above will be interested in you."

However, whether you can gain their favor and obtain resources depends on whether you can maintain this genius-level progress or demonstrate extraordinary talent in other areas.

Regardless of the path of cultivation, resources are indispensable. The martial arts system, especially for martial artists of the lower three ranks, requires resources the most to increase their qi and blood.

Those in the middle three ranks are actually better off because they can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to slowly nourish their blood and qi, and their need for resources is not very urgent.

"Besides telling you to rid yourself of arrogance and to be courageous and diligent, another thing is about your family affairs..." Instructor Xu hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Is there any possibility that you and your brothers can reconcile?"

It seems that after Huang Jian's "publicity," this instructor also learned about the dirty dealings between the Huang brothers.

Huang Tian shook his head without hesitation.

Instructor Xu nodded slowly, his expression somewhat gloomy. "Then you should be careful of your second brother, Huang Rui, when you go to the No. 1 training ground. He is a senior ninth-rank martial artist and has mastered the Yin Hand Snake Fist, which is quite good."

He might challenge you under the guise of a friendly spar, then pretend he didn't hold back and injure you. He might not cripple you, but he could certainly slow down your training.

According to the rules of the Wei Academy, martial arts students who have not yet reached the rank only need to focus on cultivating their internal strength and nourishing their blood and qi, striving to break through to the ninth rank as soon as possible. There is no need for them to learn martial arts so as not to be distracted.

Those who entered the ninth rank of martial arts students would be taught various knife techniques, sword techniques, fist and palm techniques by the head instructor, and would also be frequently encouraged to spar with each other to improve their skills.

"It's alright, we'll just deal with whatever comes our way," Huang Tian said.

"Alright, judging from your calm and collected demeanor, you seem to have some confidence, so I'm relieved!"

While saying this aloud, Instructor Xu secretly thought, 'I could talk to Head Instructor Liu and ask him to look after Huang Tian…'

(End of this chapter)