I am a living immortal.

In the martial arts, women are inherently weaker than men, both in terms of strength and physical prowess. While there are some gifted individuals, generally speaking, men excel at heavy weapons, while women tend to be more feminine, such as with soft swords and hidden weapons.

But Ran Xin didn't use that, she used a knife, a big knife.

Although it wasn't as exaggerated as Wang Chu's sword, it wasn't light either, and most men used it more often. But Ran Xin wasn't gifted, she didn't have any innate supernatural powers, but she was determined to do what she wanted, relying on her toughness and extreme operation.

She is known for her boldness and carefulness, and she leaves no room for retreat. Every battle is a test of life and death for her, and she enjoys the feeling of dancing on the edge of a knife.

Therefore, Wang Chu's fight was very difficult. Every strike from Ran Xin was aimed at a loss, and Wang Chu couldn't even keep up with her rhythm at first. With each strike, Ran Xin unexpectedly suppressed Wang Chu's illusion at the beginning, coupled with her superb skills.

However, there is still a difference between a master and a non-master.

Ran Xin was very strong and decisive, but once Wang Chu adapted, he began to fight back. Ran Xin's ultimate sword was powerful, even capable of suppressing Grandmasters in the early stages, but his only weakness was its lack of follow-up. Over and over again, he was exhausted and finally defeated by Wang Chu.

Before defeating his opponent, Wang Chu had even used all his strength.

Even after using all her strength, Ran Xin did not lose immediately, but persisted for a long time. It was because of this that many people looked at her with new eyes.

He has also become a leader of the new generation. If he can grow in the future, he will definitely become a master, this is the prince's evaluation.

The battle was brutal. Even though Wang Chu held back, Ran Xin was still severely injured. He was too young after all. If he had been allowed to grow for another twenty or thirty years, his physical qualities would have reached their peak, and his skills and Qi would have also reached their peak. This battle would not have ended this way.

Wang Chu will surely be defeated.

This is a fact recognized by everyone. After all, Ran Xin is only in his twenties, so it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a young man.

However, it is not clear until she can truly grow up. But with this performance, I believe many people will be willing to invest in her. After all, her talent, character and determination have been proven.

This martial arts tournament is not a solo show of the grandmaster, and what the prince wants is to turn it into a martial arts selection like the imperial examination.

Ran Xin is the gold that has been washed away by the waves.

Besides Ran Xin, another young man who advanced to the Tianzi level was skilled in palm and fan techniques. This young man was also able to hold his own against Grandmasters for a long time, sharing a common trait: youth. Unlike the other three who advanced, all of them were middle-aged or older. At this stage, their potential was essentially exhausted, and further advancement was practically impossible unless they encountered an opportunity.

And the martial arts tournament is still going on.

The top ten had already been decided. The old goat had been kicked out for missing the competition, which made the prince feel relieved but also very upset. However, he could no longer care about anything else.

He had already begun to let go of his feelings. This trip to Jiading Prefecture had actually been a time of mental progress for him. No wonder his father had agreed to his coming so easily; only by learning from experience could one learn everything in one go.

It's useless to listen to too many big truths, you can't listen to them.

This was a test and recognition of the Crown Prince. Fortunately, the Crown Prince's understanding and mentality were excellent. If he hadn't grasped the truth, the Emperor would have likely sought other means to check and balance this flawed Crown Prince, and would definitely not have allowed him to act as he pleased. It must be said that the founding Emperor was truly wise.

Now there is no need to think about anything else, everyone is happy, and many people are relieved.

It was definitely too late to change the crown prince. In order to pass on the throne of Dayu and live up to the tragic situation of the past, this emperor risked his life.

The reason why a country is a country is that it exists and strives to move forward.

The current prince still doesn’t know what his father did or how much he did, at least he doesn’t know the whole story.

The saying "do your job well" really makes sense.

The martial arts tournament was still in full swing. The top ten would have the opportunity to view the royal collection of secret manuals, a very tempting reward.

However, the upcoming battle is the real focus of the entire martial arts world, and it is also the key point that determines whether the martial arts world will still be the same as before.

Next, the three great masters will face the prince.

All but three Grandmasters in the top ten gave up on challenging the Crown Prince. These veterans knew they couldn't win even if they tried, and would only receive a beating. All they truly desired was to examine the secret manual and find a possible solution. But the Crown Prince saw no hope. Without even the courage to challenge, how could they possibly become Grandmasters?

Several young men also gave up because they already knew what level their strength was at. Before their strength improved further, the Crown Prince's evaluation of these young men was that they were self-aware, not reckless, and had great potential.

This is the difference between having courage and not having courage, between having potential and not having potential. Even if they make the same choice, the evaluation will be different.

This martial arts tournament is coming to an end.

The landscape of the martial arts world, success and failure, would all be revealed in the coming battles. The Crown Prince had made no other arrangements; he would battle the three Grandmasters in turn. This demonstrated his absolute confidence. This confidence, in the eyes of the three Grandmasters, was no longer the arrogance they had initially considered. The Crown Prince had already demonstrated his strength in several battles, and he had the right to be arrogant.

The three Grandmasters also grew solemn. After gathering their strength for so long, it was time for a showdown. The conference reached its climax, just before the arrival of winter.

The streets were festooned with lights and colorful decorations for the New Year. The martial arts tournament had become a hallmark of Jiading Prefecture. Children played and brandished weapons, forming pairs and shouting out names of moves that would have made the adults laugh, chasing each other recklessly. The Jiangnan aesthetic of frailty seemed to have been diluted considerably.

It's certainly diluted, but there are still many scholars. Reading remains the broadest path. These few months of edification won't shake centuries of habits; the subtle influence is enough. The Crown Prince doesn't expect to transform Jiading Prefecture into his imagined form in just a few years; that would be too unrealistic.

So, by now, the Crown Prince's needs had been basically met. The next few battles would have little to do with ordinary people.