Chapter 766

Chapter 766: Rapid Progress

Techniques, profound weapons, resources!

Shao Hongcheng was almost spoon-feeding Wang Chen, helping him grow rapidly.

The reason the headmaster treated Wang Chen so generously was his hope that Wang Chen would make a remarkable impression in the martial arts competition, helping the Hongyi Martial Arts School regain its former glory and at least maintain its eligibility to recruit disciples in Chibi City.

Wang Chen found this arrangement quite reasonable and felt at ease.

Otherwise, if Shao Hongcheng had no demands at all, Wang Chen would have been suspicious of his intentions!

Having agreed to Shao Hongcheng’s requests, Wang Chen began to comfortably utilize the resources of the Hongyi Martial Arts School to enhance his strength.

First, he moved from the inn to live within the martial arts school.

Shao Hongcheng prepared a private room for Wang Chen and even divided the inner courtyard into two, dedicating one half for Wang Chen to practice his Martial Arts techniques.

The headmaster treated Wang Chen as a secret weapon, strictly forbidding his disciples from leaking any information about him, and Wang Chen did not live or train with the other martial arts disciples.

Under these circumstances, with his mind free from distractions, Wang Chen’s cultivation level surged once again.

Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method — broke through to the third level!

Bone Refinement and Blood Burning Technique — achieved perfect mastery!

Wujixuan Skill — mastered the basics!

In just one month, Wang Chen effortlessly surpassed the Blood Refinement stage and entered the Marrow Refinement level!

His rapid progress was not only due to his enhanced abilities but also because Shao Hongcheng provided high-quality beast meat and Secret Herbal Soups.

These valuable foods supplied Wang Chen with a continuous stream of rich nutrition and energy.

In just a month, his height increased by three inches.

His physique was approaching the perfect standard!

However, Wang Chen was not at all complacent, because after Marrow Refinement comes the innate stage, and beyond that lies an even higher level.

Innate is the ultimate goal for martial artists, but it is not the pinnacle of strength in this world!

He had to strive even harder.

One day, while Wang Chen was practicing the Wujixuan Skill in the inner courtyard, a servant suddenly rushed over, his face filled with panic: “Young master, it’s bad! Someone has come to challenge us and injured Master Liu!”

Wang Chen was startled: “Where is the headmaster?”

The servant looked distressed: “This morning, the headmaster took Masters Chen and Li out for business and hasn’t returned; the steward has gone out to find them!”

Wang Chen frowned.

Aside from Shao Hongcheng himself, there were three martial masters at the Hongyi Martial Arts School responsible for teaching over a hundred disciples.

It was too much of a coincidence that someone would come to challenge the school immediately after the headmaster left with two martial masters!

His mind raced; making a quick decision, he declared: “I’ll go take a look!”

Without changing his clothes, Wang Chen hurried to the training ground in his short shirt.

There, he saw the training ground crowded with people, dozens of martial arts disciples surrounding Master Liu, glaring angrily at three gray figures.

Master Liu’s eyes were closed, his face as pale as paper, with traces of blood still visible around his mouth and nose, clearly having suffered severe injuries.

"You guys from the Hongyi Martial Arts School have quite a reputation, but these are the martial masters you have?"

A gray figure said mockingly, "My brothers and I have long admired the name of Hongyi Martial Arts School and traveled a great distance to Chibi City, only to find this?"

"Weaklings, far too weak!"

He shook his head disdainfully, provoking laughter from the other two.

They were truly arrogant!

The disciples in the martial arts school were mostly young and were filled with burning anger at such humiliation, ready to jump forward and fight.

The three gray figures showed no fear, even revealing mocking expressions.

"Stop!"

Wang Chen arrived just in time and immediately called out to stop them.

Most of the disciples at the Hongyi Martial Arts School were at the Skin Refinement Stage and second-level Flesh Refinement, while those who could seriously wound Master Liu in the Blood Refinement realm were overwhelmingly more powerful.

The gap in strength between the two sides was not something that sheer numbers could bridge.

Unless they had sharp weapons.

"Little Master Uncle!"

Upon seeing Wang Chen, the disciples instantly felt a sense of security and gathered around him.

With Shao Hongcheng, Master Chen, and Master Li away, the Hongyi Martial Arts School was in a vulnerable state, and everyone placed their hopes on Wang Chen, their "mysterious" little master uncle.

"First, take Master Liu to the back courtyard for treatment."

Wang Chen instructed, "I will handle things here."

"Such big words!"

The three gray figures noticed Wang Chen too and exchanged glances. One of them stepped forward and sneered, "Just a little guy who hasn’t even grown any hair, hurry up and call your elders!"

"Hongyi Martial Arts School, Wang Chen."

Wang Chen didn’t bother with their nonsense, cupping his fists and bowing, "Please, enlighten me!"

This was the etiquette for sparring among martial artists.

The gray figure scoffed, "Kid… huh!"

Just as he started to say something, his expression changed suddenly, and he let out a low growl as he raised his arms to cross in front of his chest.

Crack!

The next moment, Wang Chen’s fist slammed into the joined position of the gray figure’s arms, the sound of shattering bones echoed through the air.

Blood sprayed from the mouth of the previously arrogant gray figure as he was involuntarily sent flying backward.

Wang Chen’s fist power not only shattered his arms but also struck his chest.

"You’re looking for death!"

The other two gray figures glared with eyes about to burst with rage, immediately attacking Wang Chen with strikes and kicks at close range.

In their anger, they completely disregarded the rules of sparring!

However, Wang Chen’s figure flickered, and in an instant, he vanished from his position, appearing behind one of the gray figures like a ghost.

He struck the back of the gray figure’s heart.

Wang Chen’s blow appeared light and lacking force, but the gray figure staggered forward several steps as if struck by lightning, his face turning a deep red.

Unable to hold back, he spat out a huge mouthful of blood mixed with bits of his internal organs!

The last gray figure, seeing his companion’s pitiful state, was overwhelmed with fear.

Realizing Wang Chen’s strength far exceeded his expectations, he abandoned his comrade and turned to flee.

Bang!

But as soon as this gray figure ran a few steps, it felt like a heavy hammer struck his back, sending him flying.

He didn’t feel any pain because it was as if his soul had left his body, floating away and forgetting everything.

Only when he crashed harshly to the ground, reality came rushing back to him, and he involuntarily let out a piercing wail from the overwhelming pain surging within!

Years of hard training had made his body feel as fragile as paper, easily breaking with a push!

"Throw these people out!"

Wang Chen withdrew his fist and said lightly, "Let the neighbors see what happens to those who maliciously challenge us!"

The martial arts disciples exchanged glances.

But soon someone jumped out, enthusiastically calling to his fellow disciples to carry the three gray figures, who now resembled lifeless dogs, out the door and toss them onto the street outside.