Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

As dawn broke, the disciples of Sanyang Hall arrived one after another.

Footsteps and conversations broke the tranquility of the outer courtyard.

Many disciples entered the courtyard and, upon seeing Fang Xia, displayed different expressions on their faces.

With a hint of admiration on his face, Meng Zhang lowered his voice and exclaimed, "Brother Fang, you've arrived far too early!"

With such diligence, it's no wonder Instructor Shi always praises his strong willpower!

As he spoke, Meng Zhang also assumed a stance for stance training.

Despite also being of lower-grade aptitude, he was unwilling to be inferior to others.

Lu Sheng still had that cold and aloof look.

He glanced at Fang Xia, said nothing, and walked straight to the other side, squatted slightly, and focused on practicing his stance training.

Lu Sheng's stance training was highly skilled, and his breathing was steady, clearly showing that he had put in a lot of hard work.

Zhang Yuan also arrived, and when he saw Fang Xia, a disdainful sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.

He sneered at his disciples in a low voice, "Hmph, it's all just pretense. What good is being diligent?"

Could it be that I can catch up with Lin You?

Zhang Yuan had been holding back his anger ever since he was humiliated by Fang Xia and Lu Sheng yesterday.

Several disciples echoed, their tone full of sourness: "Brother Zhang is right. Fang Xia is overestimating himself. How can he compare to Lin You?"

Lin Youke has a superior aptitude. Yesterday, he achieved minor success in the Three Yang Stance and has already entered the Body Tempering Stage!

"Maybe he'll be accepted as a disciple by the master today, while Fang Xia can't even catch up to his back..."

Fang Xia heard all the mocking remarks, but he was not distracted at all. He continued to practice his stance with a calm and composed expression.

He knew that verbal disputes were meaningless; only strength mattered.

His destiny is to "achieve great things late in life," and his path in martial arts is one of accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing it.

As the sun rose higher, the morning mist dissipated.

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the locust tree leaves, casting dappled shadows.

The outer disciples had all assumed their stances, perfectly aligned, sweating profusely.

Maintaining the stance for a long time caused Fang Xia's muscles to ache slightly and his energy to be depleted, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered.

Shi Jian moved among them with his hands behind his back, his sharp eyes scanning the crowd, occasionally stepping forward to correct the disciples' postures.

.......

As noon approached, a steady sound of footsteps came from the inner courtyard, and the previously noisy outer courtyard instantly fell silent.

All the disciples stopped their stance training, bowed respectfully, and greeted the Master!

Fang Xia slowly finished her practice and looked up to see a middle-aged man walking slowly towards her.

The man was tall and straight, with a resolute face and an air of authority between his brows. His aura was deep and profound.

When his gaze swept over them, the disciples felt their breath catch slightly, as if they were being pressed down by an invisible mountain.

Ning Tianyang, the head of the Sanyang Hall.

Behind him followed inner disciples, including Zhou Cheng, You Qian, and other senior brothers whom Fang Xia was very familiar with.

Han Qing, Luo Zhao, Xiao Pingshan, and other scions of wealthy families in Heishan County followed behind with respectful expressions.

Ning Tianyang's gaze swept across the outer courtyard and landed on Lin You, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

Lin You completed the Sanyang stance in half a month and stepped into the body tempering stage.

Such talent is considered top-tier among the inner court disciples.

Even in Heishan County, he would be in no way inferior to the direct descendants of wealthy and powerful families.

"Disciples, I have gathered you here today to announce something."

Ning Tianyang's voice was steady and powerful, clearly reaching the ears of each disciple.

"Lin You is exceptionally talented. He mastered the Three Yang Stance in half a month and entered the Body Tempering Stage. His comprehension and perseverance are both outstanding."

Today, I have decided to accept Lin You as my personal disciple.

From this day forward, he will enter the inner courtyard for cultivation and will be taught the Three Yang Gathering Yuan Technique!

As soon as he finished speaking, the outer courtyard erupted in uproar.

Everyone looked at Lin You, their eyes filled with envy.

The direct disciples are the core members of the Sanyang Hall.

Not only will they receive personal guidance from the master, but they will also gain access to more cultivation resources.

Their status is even higher than that of inner disciples!

It is something that countless inner disciples dream of.

A flash of wild joy appeared in Lin You's eyes. He quickly stepped forward, knelt down on both knees, and kowtowed to Ning Tianyang, saying, "Disciple Lin You greets Master!"

"This disciple will certainly live up to Master's expectations, diligently practice martial arts, strive for excellence as soon as possible, and bring glory to the Sanyang Hall!"

"Get up." Ning Tianyang nodded, a smile on his face, and reached out to help Lin You up.

A gentle yet powerful force lifted him up, making Lin You's heart skip a beat, and he felt even more keenly the unfathomable depth of his master's cultivation.

"From now on, you will be my personal disciple, Ning Tianyang. Do not slack off and cultivate diligently."

"Disciple will remember Master's teachings!" Lin You bowed and replied, his face full of glory.

The inner disciples all stepped forward to offer their congratulations. Zhou Cheng was the first to congratulate him, saying, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Lin, on receiving personal instruction from the Master! You will surely achieve great success in martial arts in the future!"

Zhou Cheng was kind and gentle, and was highly respected in the Sanyang Hall.

He was genuinely happy at that moment.

If Lin You rises to prominence in the future, Sanyang Hall will gain an extra layer of strength.

You Qian stepped forward, a smile on his face: "Junior Brother Lin is exceptionally talented, with excellent aptitude and comprehension. His future in martial arts is promising."

He had a keen eye and recognized Lin You's potential.

This congratulation is both sincere and carries a hint of investment.

Han Qing, Luo Zhao, and other scions of wealthy families also stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

They joined the Sanyang Hall with the intention of selecting talented individuals for investment.

Lin You has now become their protégé, possessing unlimited potential, making him a natural target for their recruitment efforts.

Zheng Sanze, Qi Wanyu, and others echoed his sentiments, their faces showing a hint of ingratiation.

Looking at the disciples surrounding Lin You, Ning Tianyang said, "Alright, everyone disperse and continue your cultivation."

"Lin You, after you finish lunch, go to the inner courtyard. I will teach you the breathing technique."

"Yes, Master!"

Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Lin You bowed and accepted.

......

After Ning Tianyang and the inner disciples left, the outer disciples resumed their stance training.

However, the look in his eyes as he looked at Fang Xia was now more complicated!

There was admiration, disdain, and a degree of observation.

Zhang Yuanzao, who was watching with envy, quickly stepped forward.

With a fawning smile plastered on his face, Zhang Yuan bowed and said, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Lin!"

Brother Lin is exceptionally talented, and today he has received personal instruction from the headmaster. He truly deserves the title!

If you ever need my services, senior brother, I will be happy to serve you faithfully!

Seeing Zhang Yuan's obsequious behavior, Lin You's eyes flashed with disdain, but he did not refuse.

"Get up. From now on, cultivate diligently and do not slack off."

He knew that he had just become a protégé and needed someone to support him.

Although Zhang Yuan is of questionable character, he is still somewhat useful, so it's alright to accept him for the time being.

Zhang Yuan was overjoyed to see that Lin You had accepted him, and repeatedly said, "Thank you so much, Senior Brother Lin! Thank you so much, Senior Brother Lin!"

Fang Xia stood in a corner of the crowd, quietly watching everything, without a trace of jealousy on her face.

Lin You possesses both exceptional talent and comprehension, and his mastery of the Half-Month Three Yang Stance makes him a natural choice to become a personal disciple.

He had no desire for quick success or instant benefits.

"What Lin You can do, I can do too. I'm on a more stable path than he is."

"I've mastered the Three Yang Stance and stepped into the Body Tempering Stage. I'll be there soon..."

Without making a sound, Fang Xia looked inward and noticed a slight change in the pale golden light in his consciousness.

[Destiny: Late bloomer.]

[Attribute: Perseverance will surely lead to success.]

[Introduction to Sanyang Zhuang (88/100)]

The gold lettering brightened even more, indicating that one-third of the progress had been completed.

A warm current spread through Fang Xia's body again, and the fatigue he had accumulated from practicing his skills vanished instantly.

Taking a deep breath, Fang Xia suppressed all her emotions, and her gaze became firm again.

There are no shortcuts on the path of martial arts!

He is destined to be a "late bloomer".

Taking it one step at a time and practicing diligently without stopping is the path he must take.

Only in this way can one gain a foothold in this dog-eat-dog world of martial arts.

Fang Xia assumed the Three Yang Stance, closed his eyes slightly, and focused on his cultivation.