The Spirit Snake Martial Arts Academy.
"Master, what's the result?"
The disciples were eager to know the outcome, but unfortunately, the gates of the martial arts academy were tightly shut, leaving them clueless about what was happening inside.
Master Liu smiled mysteriously, keeping silent.
Soon, a disciple noticed footprints in the courtyard.
"Hey, what's this..."
Seeing the three-inch deep footprints, the disciples were astonished.
"This must be left by the master. I bet that Leon Wei has been defeated by our master, and our master, being kind-hearted, didn't..."
This disciple was good at imagining scenarios, but before he could finish speaking, Master Liu rebuked and stopped him.
"Shut up, don't speak nonsense. Leon Wei is a renowned top expert in Ankang County. These footprints are the master's, and those footprints belong to Leon Wei."
Master Liu couldn't let the disciples talk recklessly. Who knows what rumors might spread? Leon Wei had given him face, so he had to cherish that.
Huh?
The disciples were surprised and gathered around the two footprints, examining them closely. The fact that such deep footprints were created by a step was truly astonishing.
"Hey, these two footprints seem to be the same size," a perceptive disciple pointed out.
Master Liu said, "Leon Wei and my foot size are the same, seven inches and six."
A reasonable explanation.
"Oh, I see," the disciples nodded, seeming to understand.
Master Liu was very satisfied with the current situation. This was the effect he wanted. Thinking about Yuan Feng's situation, he could only say it was extremely foolish to confront someone like Leon Wei head-on. Why not just talk it out? Leon Wei was reasonable and truly a good person.
Soon, the outcome of the challenge had spread throughout Ankang County. The most tragic was undoubtedly the Changyuan Martial Arts Academy, whose years of accumulated prestige collapsed in an instant, with no room for recovery.
Upon hearing the news of Master Liu's challenge with Leon Wei, Yuan Feng, lying in bed, almost spat out blood when he realized that nobody knew about it. Why? Why was he the one suffering?
Why did Master Liu get away with everything?
I refuse to accept this.
The rich young apprentices of the martial arts academy began to change their allegiance. The so-called Long-Armed Ape Fist had already been beaten into submission, indicating its inferiority. They knew they had to find a more powerful martial arts academy.
At night, Master Lei of the Giant Force Martial Arts Academy was puzzled. Liu He, Master Liu's associate, knew his capabilities well. Yuan Feng was easily defeated, so why was Liu He unscathed?
He couldn't understand, it was truly baffling.
"Dad, I'm back," Lei Hong returned and saw his father deep in thought, clearly pondering something. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "Dad, what are you thinking about?"
Master Lei said, "I'm wondering why Lin's Martial Arts Academy's Leon Wei spared Liu He. Considering he easily defeated Yuan Feng, it's evident he could also defeat Liu He effortlessly."
"Oh, I know about this," Lei Hong said with a smile.
"Oh, how do you know?" Master Lei, curious about his son's insight, couldn't help but wonder. He knew his son's character well.
Lei Hong replied, "I know Leon Wei. He's a good person. By not defeating Liu He in front of everyone, he did it out of respect for me."
Master Lei: ...?
He looked at his son in astonishment. If anyone else heard this, they would definitely roar in disbelief. How shameless could his son be to say such things?
But upon reflection, he couldn't think of a reason. Could it really be as his son said?
Thinking this through, Master Lei said, "Since he's giving you face, you can't let it go. Tomorrow, get some silver and elixirs from the storage room and send them to Leon Wei. Tell him that you appreciate his gesture."
"Okay, Dad."
Lei Hong felt that Leon Wei was a true friend.
They had only met briefly, exchanged a few words, and yet he was showing such respect.
Honestly, Lei Hong felt more respected in front of his father today than ever before.
Master Lei observed Lei Hong's expression and remained silent.
However, the Long-Armed Ape Martial Arts Academy was an affiliate of the Rock Martial Arts Academy. By cutting off the future of the Long-Armed Ape Martial Arts Academy, Leon Wei might have incurred the wrath of the Rock Martial Arts Academy. But thinking about it, it seemed like an overreaction.
It shouldn't be possible.
With one less affiliate martial arts academy, they could promote another one. After all, there were plenty of martial arts academies in Ankang County.
...
Lin's Martial Arts Academy.
"It's done, it's done."
Leon Wei looked at the white wish points now accumulated, almost unable to contain his excitement. After so much effort, when had he ever seen so many wish points? Now, a single challenge had turned out like this.
Honestly, he was truly grateful to the Loulan Pavilion. If it weren't for the betting, placing hope on him, he wouldn't have earned these wish points.
But he also knew that in the future, there might not be anyone betting on him for challenges.
As his strength grew, only someone with a loose screw in their head would continuously give away money.
This could be seen from the second challenge at the Spirit Snake Martial Arts Academy.
Mind-boggling.
"Let's start the draw."
He couldn't imagine using up all these points and how much his own strength would skyrocket.
The roulette appeared, and without hesitation, he started.
[Congratulations on drawing: Proficiency in Wave Finger - 30]
[Congratulations on drawing: Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body - 50]
[Congratulations on drawing: Diamond Sutra Talisman - 20]
...
These were all normal occurrences, and improving proficiency was crucial for enhancing strength.
[Congratulations on drawing: Black Jade Regeneration Ointment]
[Congratulations on drawing: Proficiency in Wave Finger - 100]
The draw continued, and unexpectedly, he drew items straight out of a martial arts novel. But what use did these items have? Could he mend his broken leg with them?
The draw continued.
With the rapid increase in martial arts proficiency, his own strength was rapidly improving.
Second level of Skin and Flesh Realm!
Third level of Skin and Flesh Realm!
...
Fifth level of Skin and Flesh Realm!
No, this wasn't his limit; it was still increasing.
He had never imagined that drawing could be so exhilarating. Thinking back to the previous draws, which were just daily routines, they couldn't compare to the excitement he felt now.
Stop, stop, stop.
The draw came to a halt.
There were still forty-five wish points remaining.
It wasn't that he didn't want to continue drawing, but his martial arts had reached perfection.
Although white wish points had a chance of drawing good items, in his current situation, proficiency was the most cost-effective.
Checking the panel.
[Realm: Sixth level of Skin and Flesh Realm]
[Martial Arts: Wind and Thunder Palm (Breaking Realm), Fiery Leg (Perfected Realm), Wave Finger (Perfected Realm), Dragon Elephant Fist (Perfected Realm), Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body (Perfected Realm)]
[Technique: Diamond Sutra Talisman (Great Achievement 650/3000)]
"I never expected that by perfecting the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body, my realm would reach the sixth level."
Leon Wei looked at his skin, seemingly soft but actually becoming incredibly firm as he willed it, with no pain or injuries when he casually cut it with a small knife.
Everything was so stable.
Checking the items he had just drawn.
[Black Jade Regeneration Ointment, Vitality Pill, Crimson Bright Overlord Armor]
The first two were understandable, but he hadn't expected to draw martial arts as well.
[Crimson Bright Overlord Armor (Supreme Skill): The ultimate supreme skill of the Skin and Flesh Realm, reaching profound levels where the body is enveloped in crimson fire, like wearing armor, impervious to blades and spears, invulnerable to water and fire.]
Decisively, he began practicing.
[Martial Arts: Crimson Bright Overlord Armor (Uninitiated 0/1000)]
Seeing the proficiency level, he was instantly stunned.
Oh my god.
It's so high.
Without much thought, he continued drawing.
He used up all the remaining forty-five wish points.
[Congratulations on drawing: Crimson Bright Overlord Armor Proficiency - 50]
...
As the wish points were completely depleted, the Crimson Bright Overlord Armor had also been initiated.
In an instant, a wave of scorching heat surfaced, and his long hair stood on end. A powerful force seemed to be on the verge of erupting from within him.
Gritting his teeth, feeling the changes in himself.
"Power, this is power."
Grabbing a dagger, he ignored its sharpness, squeezed it hard, and with a snap, the dagger shattered instantly, turning into iron shards.
"Ha ha ha..."
Eyes gleaming, Leon Wei's realm had also reached the eighth level with the initiation of the Crimson Bright Overlord Armor.
It was too fast.
Really too fast.
With the Crimson Bright Overlord Armor supreme skill enhancing him, in his current state, he could firmly establish himself in Ankang County.