When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

The king thought to himself, "Why am I in this mess?" Then he said, "I believe some people have figured it out, but most haven't. Your Highness, please explain it to everyone. Actually, it's not a secret at all!"

The Duke, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them after hearing the King's words.

He said to the Emperor-level general, "I told you, if you're bad, practice more. But you wouldn't listen. Now you've made a fool of yourself."

What do you mean by "using your body to withstand it"? That clearly means you used martial arts techniques, okay?

If I'm not mistaken, the martial arts technique used by this Ninth Brother is called "Qi Wall Shield".

I don't have time to explain the specifics of this martial arts technique to you idiots. Go home and see for yourselves!

After the Duke of Wangguo finished speaking, he closed his eyes to rest again. He had no interest in watching the other Emperor-level experts' battles. Not only him, but most of the people present had no interest in watching either!

After watching this kind of action-packed movie, who would still want to watch those drawn-out, drawn-out fights where you just punch and kick each other?

Seeing that many people below still had doubts, the king's voice rang out, and he personally explained.

"I saw this martial arts technique when I was young; it was just an ordinary Emperor-level martial arts technique."

The only outstanding feature is that it can release protection on a specific part, the whole body, or a large area.

Of course, the larger the area released, the more internal energy is consumed.

So you think he got through it just by relying on his physical strength? There are two reasons for that!

First, it's because he's too fast, and he never uses this martial arts technique over a wide area!

Secondly, and most importantly, this person's reaction speed and control over magical techniques are absolutely top-tier.

When the elders of the Snow City Mage Academy unleashed their spells to attack Ninth Brother's legs that day, he only used his defensive spells on his legs.

When attacking the head, only apply this defensive technique to the head.

Even when Elder He used a wide-range spell to attack Ninth Brother's entire body, the speed at which he released this defensive spell was only a fraction of a second faster than the elder's attack landing on him.

And it happens every single time, which creates a visual deception!

This allows one to use defensive spells and offensive spells simultaneously.

Therefore, everyone can only see Elder He's attacks; those with poor eyesight cannot see Ninth Brother's defenses!

Even I only noticed the clues towards the end, much later in the series.

After hearing the king's explanation, everyone showed an expression of sudden realization.

At this moment, the Duke of the Kingdom spoke again, not even bothering to open his eyes. What did he understand?

Even if you understand, can you actually do it?

The king looked at the duke, who had a smile on his lips, and shook his head.

The ministers below gritted their teeth, but could not refute him.

Not to mention them, among the people present, there were those who could withstand more than a thousand spell attacks from a mid-level Emperor-rank mage without being injured.

However, it is absolutely impossible to achieve the precise control of magical techniques that Zhu Chongjiu possessed, down to the millimeter!

After Zhu Chongjiu returned to his rest room at the Dao Academy headquarters, Dean Wang came running over as soon as he smelled the bone, like a dog looking for a bone.

Without knocking, he pushed the door open and entered.

He gesticulated wildly and said to Zhu Chongjiu, "Brother Jiu, you're famous now! You have no idea what people are saying about you."

What "One-Move God of War"? What "Indifferent God of War"? The most infuriating thing is that someone calls you "Shorty God of War"!

But don't worry, I've already secretly beaten up those who call you the Shorty God of War, and I even told them not to insult my idol. Do you know how hard my idol works?

He must be under so much pressure every day, even if he takes drugs, it's to relieve that pressure!

Zhu Chongjiu felt something was wrong as he listened, so he used a "Frozen Thousand Miles" technique to seal Dean Wang's mouth!

Hurry up and tell me, what is it?

Dean Wang slapped his own mouth, shattering the ice, and said, "Ninth Brother, look at us now, we've really made a name for ourselves. How are we going to explain this to the King?"

Yesterday, my uncle, the Duke of my clan, specifically sent me a message to tell me about the current situation in the palace!

Zhu Chongjiu lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Dean Wang and said, "We'll deal with whatever comes our way. What are you thinking? I'll handle it when the time comes. You don't need to worry about it!"

Dean Wang said anxiously, "Ninth Brother, you can't make any jokes then."

This is the capital city, that's the royal palace, not our own home!

Before Dean Wang could continue speaking, Zhu Chongjiu waved his hand, releasing his inner force from his palm and pushing Dean Wang away.

He added, "Stop dawdling. I know what's important. Do I look like a brainless person?"

Close the door behind you, then turn right!

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Dean Wang muttered "I think so" and then turned and walked out.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was Zhu Chongjiu's third match.

The information indicates that the opponent is named "Lin Zhao," a high-level Emperor-level martial mage.

He's not even fifty years old yet.

He is a high-level Emperor-level expert who is not yet fifty years old and is one of the top geniuses in Ruixue City.

He is also one of the top geniuses in the entire Snow Kingdom.

Historically, Lin Zhao's advancement speed has always been among the top ten, and he is one of the most promising candidates to enter the top two in this competition!

Although he is almost fifty years old, he looks younger than Zhu Chongjiu, who was in his thirties.

Since Zhu Chongjiu came into this world, he has never dressed up except to keep his body clean.

He had a full beard, his frizzy hair looked like a bird's nest, and his clothes were barely adequate.

Aside from having better skin (most locals have fair skin, while Zhu Chongjiu has fair skin), there's not much else to say!

Before Lin Zhao could even say "start" in the void, he retreated more than a hundred meters away.

Realistically speaking, Zhu Chongjiu has not yet reached the middle level of the Emperor level; he is only a beginner level Emperor-level martial mage. Lin Zhao, a genius who ranks among the top in the country, is two minor realms higher than Zhu Chongjiu. This behavior drew a chorus of sighs from the audience!

Lin Zhao looked at Zhu Chongjiu and said, "Brother, can we fight each other later without relying on martial arts techniques, just on our internal strength, physical fitness, and physical strength?"

The audience outside the venue was even more dissatisfied after hearing Lin Zhao's words.

You're two levels above Ninth Brother, and you want to compete with him in internal strength? Don't you have any shame?

Is Snowy City really number one? Is that all there is to it?

Some young women who originally insisted on marrying Lin Zhao changed their minds and decided to have children with Zhu Chongjiu!

At the competition, Zhu Chongjiu said, "Okay, you can do whatever you want. Then I'll tie my hands and feet and stay perfectly still for five minutes to withstand the attacks!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao was overjoyed and was about to agree, but Zhu Chongjiu's next words made Lin Zhao's face turn slightly angry and then red!

Zhu Chongjiu said, "I'll see if you have enough shamelessness. You're two ranks above me, yet you do this in front of a million viewers?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao angrily retorted, "Ninth Brother, why are you humiliating me? I have no grudge against you!"

Zhu Chongjiu replied, "It's not that I'm humiliating you; you're the one who's humiliating yourself!"

Then he looked up at the void and said, "Are we still starting? If not, I'm leaving!"

As soon as Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, the words "The competition begins" immediately echoed in the void, without any introduction!

As soon as the word "beginning" was uttered, before it had even finished, Lin Zhao had already rushed towards Zhu Chongjiu, and then with a shout of "Ah~", a figure flew backward.

It was only then that the audience outside the arena realized what was happening, and a large number of people criticized Lin Zhao for lacking martial ethics!

Seeing Lin Zhao fly out again, the crowd outside the arena clapped and cheered!

Lin Zhao got up, rubbed his stomach, stretched his body, and shouted, "Again!"

And so, three minutes later, Lin Zhao's speed in getting up became slower and slower, and his speed in sprinting toward Zhu Chongjiu also became slower and slower. By now, it was visible to the naked eye of an ordinary person.

If an Emperor-level expert's sprint is visible to the naked eye of an ordinary person, then they are truly at their last gasp.

Inside the palace, a minister walked to the center of the hall, knelt down before the king, and said with his hands clasped, "Your Majesty, Zhu Chongjiu is clearly abusing a child. I implore Your Majesty to stop the competition!"

Upon hearing this, the Duke of the Kingdom walked to the center of the hall, bowed to the King, and then addressed the kneeling ministers: “What do you mean by abuse?”

"It's clearly your son who won't admit defeat, like an ant trying to shake a tree, and he still has the nerve to say that Ninth Brother is abusing your son! Like father, like son, the younger generation is crooked, the older generation is crooked too!"

The minister angrily replied to the Duke of the Kingdom, "This Ninth Brother clearly defeated his opponent with one move in the first two matches, but he sent my son flying more than six hundred times."

Then he turned to the king and said, “Your Majesty, if the fighting continues, my son’s foundation will be destroyed.”

Although my son is no match for Ninth Brother, he is still a pillar of our Ruixue Kingdom. To cripple him would be a loss to our nation. I beg Your Majesty to stop the match!

After the minister finished speaking, he kowtowed to the king and refused to rise!

The king pondered for a moment, then took out a communication stone and sent out his decree with a thought. No one knew what the king said!

As Lin Zhao charged at Zhu Chongjiu again and again, only to be repeatedly repelled, Zhu Chongjiu paused for a moment, and before Lin Zhao could land, he delivered another uppercut. Then, in a flash, Zhu Chongjiu disappeared from the arena.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of Zhu Chongjiu's victory and advancement echoed in the void.

After the announcement that the match was over, a dark figure fell from the sky. It was Lin Zhao, who had been sent flying by Zhu Chongjiu's uppercut.

This time, Lin Zhao lay on the ground and never got up again. Then two people carried Lin Zhao out to treat his injuries!

Most of the audience members felt that the show was not quite over yet.

Everyone was hoping to wait until Lin Zhao couldn't get up on his own, but unexpectedly, Zhu Chongjiu knocked Lin Zhao out with a single punch.

Some sharp-eyed people noticed that Zhu Chongjiu paused for a moment, which clearly indicated that someone had sent him a telepathic message, causing him to change his mind at the last minute!

After the moon fell, Zhu Chongjiu was meditating in his room when a knocking sound suddenly rang out.

This made Zhu Chongjiu feel a sense of danger, because no matter who knocked on the door, he could sense them as soon as they reached the door, even if they were cultivating!

This time, there was no response until the knock was made. Perhaps the person outside saw no reaction from inside and knocked again. Only then did Zhu Chongjiu say in a deep voice, "Come in!"

Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, whoever it is, at least for now they don't have any ill intentions, otherwise they wouldn't knock on the door.

The moment the visitor opened the door, Zhu Chongjiu's pupils contracted, and he stood up, bowed, and said, "This humble subject greets Your Majesty!"

Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "No one taught me what to call myself when I meet the king in this world. Never mind, I'll just deal with it according to the way I call myself in my own world for now."

Zhu Chongjiu observed that when the king and his party of four entered the room, besides the king and the duke, there were two elderly men standing behind the king and the duke, who were probably bodyguards or something similar.

The aura emanating from these two old men was stronger than that of all the Emperor-level experts Zhu Chongjiu had encountered in the competition!

Even the Duke of the Kingdom was much stronger than all the Emperor-level experts he had encountered.

Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "It seems there are still capable people in the palace!"