pappabearbooks Chapter 443 - 408: Farewell to Lu Ang, Special Merits, and the Great Saint’s Sermon!
Chapter 443 - 408: Farewell to Lu Ang, Special Merits, and the Great Saint’s Sermon!
The problem on this side is not significant, influenced by the "Ancestor Lu" Statue of Faith.It will only consume some spiritual power, but will not harm the physical foundation.
The country also has corresponding subsidies for this incident.
However, the Demon Path forces where the Shenda Martial Arts Hall is located are not fools, and delaying will eventually lead to detection.
If it drags on, unexpected changes will occur. A net has been set up around Fucheng long ago. But the Demon Path may threaten the populace and fight to the death.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ang nodded and said:
"Tomorrow then. A few days ago, the information on a little fellow was in process, entering the national talent registry.
I just saw, it has already been successfully entered, so it can be released tomorrow."
"Understood."
Commander Qin was deep in thought.
Listening to what Overseer Lu meant, this task seemed to be specially "opening a back door" for someone...
He couldn’t help but ask:
"Dare I ask, Overseer, who is this young prodigy?"
He suspected the newly entered individual in the national talent registry.
Besides having exceptional talent, they might be the offspring of some Celestial King, or even a Great Saint.
Otherwise, why would Overseer Lu act in such a manner?
Lu Ang smiled and said;
"You’ve definitely heard of his name. He’s from your hometown in Yong’an, and this kid often appears on TV."
"Could it be... Meng Chuan?"
"Indeed."
Commander Qin was somewhat puzzled.
As the brightest martial arts newcomer in his jurisdiction, Meng Chuan was well-known to him.
Moreover, he had Meng Chuan’s information in his possession.
He came from an ordinary family, not a martial arts family.
But unexpectedly, he even had some connection with Overseer Lu.
Because of this, Commander Qin’s impression of Meng Chuan deepened significantly.
In the end, Commander Qin quietly noted this event in his heart, intending to offer more care to this young man in the future.
After all, a seedling given convenience by the Martial Arts Celestial King has unlimited potential.
...
At two in the morning, Lishan Mountain.
The martial arts arena of United University’s Martial Arts Family was still brightly lit.
Lu Zhuxiao watched Meng Chuan standing casually opposite him, his heart and mind at the height of caution.
"Since this kid grasped martial arts momentum, the magnetic field around him has become terrifying..."
Momentum is the foundation of martial arts momentum.
He did not know that before Meng Chuan broke through the second limit, his momentum had been enhanced twice.
Now, mastering martial arts momentum naturally made him much stronger than ordinary people.
Especially when demonstrating outwardly, Lu Zhuxiao had the illusion of "a deep abyss like a prison, pressure like the sea."
The more relaxed Meng Chuan’s arms were, the more nervous Lu Zhuxiao became.
Because, in his perception, a dominant, unquestionable aura suddenly emanated from Meng Chuan.
Moreover, he clearly heard Meng Chuan’s heart and lungs start, the intense "thump thump" resonating in his ears.
He knew that Meng Chuan was starting to combine martial arts momentum with his fist skill, taking a stance.
At the second limit, once a martial artist mobilizes their inner breath, the surrounding environment will convey corresponding information to the outside world.
Like those who excel in the Fire Attribute of the Xingyi Sect, when they channel Heart Fire.
Standing outside in the icy snow, their surroundings seem like a big furnace, melting ice and snow.
This is a small-scale prototype of altering weather with one’s own martial arts momentum, the [Intention] embryo form.
Meng Chuan assumed a Jiang Shocking Ba Ji starting posture, treading on stepping waves to approach slowly.
Ba Ji’s methods, simple and straightforward.
No complex and dazzling "attack effects," just arm vibrations for power, with Long Fist pushing straight.
Thundering Hammer!
A punch aimed at Master Lu’s chest, his fist stance in the air, stirring a terrifying whirlwind of power.
Like a swirling vortex of annihilation, as if the air vacuumed out, creating near-disconnect.
In an instant, more than half of the arena plunged into a brief vacuum state.
Feeling the suffocation, Lu Zhuxiao suddenly awakened!
The fist’s edge surged towards his chest, its terrifying momentum descending like a meteorite from the sky.
With terrifying acceleration, it fell heavily towards the ground.
This feeling, impossible to dodge, impossible to resist.
Lu Zhuxiao felt helpless.
"Xiaomeng just advanced to the second limit, yet can wield martial arts momentum to this extent..."
He could only collide with one punch, arms forming a circle and pointed hand, fist edge shimmering with faint golden light.
Pushed with all the martial arts momentum in his body under the full force drive of True Qi, like a sharp tiger-head spear.
Boom!
Just one punch collision, and Lu Zhuxiao’s heart raced with palpitations.
His tiger’s mouth started bleeding, and his legs bore most of the impact force, tendons twisted together in pain.
"Good thing, at least I blocked it..."
The thought flashed by, Lu Zhuxiao took a deep breath, mustering all his reserved strength, and charged towards Meng Chuan...
...
Back in the small courtyard, Meng Chuan practiced Pile Skill.
Just now, Master Lu’s explosive set, relying on True Skill’s kill moves, finally managed to break his own black membrane.
And he merely used Ba Ji’s methods, after a dozen collisions, Master Lu couldn’t hold on and called to stop.
The intensity of the bout, Meng Chuan felt it wasn’t even as strenuous as his pre-fight warm-up...
He was filled with emotions, unaware that he had grown so strong.
Thinking back on the past when he first entered United University Preparatory High School.
If not for having a mentor, Master Lu’s second limit strength seemed beyond his comprehension.
After joining the university department, Master Lu stood up for him.
The dazzling golden light bursting from the spear tip was equally unstoppable.
Things aren’t what they used to be now...
As Master Lu would say:
"You’ve grown up, your wings have hardened..."
Meng Chuan thought about it and couldn’t help but sigh.
Just after finishing the sparring, he shared some small tips on Pile Skill with Master Lu, hoping they might be useful to him.
Meng Chuan also wished that the other party could break three soon and advance to Martial Arts Master.
Four hours passed, and the sky was just getting light.
Meng Chuan finished his standing posture practice, prepared to complete his mental cultivation, and then set off for his "study abroad".
...
At eight o’clock in the morning, the phone on the table vibrated, pulling Meng Chuan’s heart spirit out of his body.
"Special notification, who is calling me?"
Meng Chuan was somewhat surprised.
As his reputation in Great Chu became more and more prominent, countless calls came in every day.
Some were seeking endorsements, some wanted to make connections, and others were selling houses and cars...
Due to the busy martial arts schedule, Meng Chuan specifically set a do-not-disturb mode.
Only a handful of people, including family, teachers, and a few friends, could get through.
When he picked up, a long unheard bold voice came to his ear:
[Meng Chuan, this is Lu Ang. Congratulations on successfully entering the national talent pool.]
...
Below the mountain, in a private club in Yong’an.
Meng Chuan sat across from Celestial King Lu Ang, his posture upright, listening to the other explain the matters related to the [National Talent Pool].
From a distance, their figures looked very similar.
In a normal state, without liberating or compressing his form, Meng Chuan was about two meters and three or four tall.
Lu Ang was slightly larger, like an enlarged silhouette of Meng Chuan.
He truly lived up to being as formidable as a celestial bear, even bigger than himself!
He had heard that on that day, Celestial King Lu in Linv’s Demon Nest performed [Unity of Dharma and Form].
His body transformed into an ancient celestial bear, as tall as a thousand meters, truly embodying the phrase "Dharma Heaven and Earth".
After listening to the other’s explanation, Meng Chuan finally understood.
From the moment he found the [Shrine], he had actually already passed the talent pool assessment.
Since then, he had been undergoing the corresponding preliminary and reexamination reporting processes, which had just been completed now.
Lu Ang happened to be nearby, so he came by to inform him in person.
Meng Chuan repeatedly expressed his gratitude.
Lu Ang was the guardian of the entire Northern Lands, and for him to take the time out of his busy schedule to inform him personally, was enough to show how much he valued him.
Lu Ang patted Meng Chuan on the shoulder, smiling:
"The country has recognized your talent and effort, keep practicing steadily. Aiming for the Five Limit Venerable is no longer out of reach, and there’s great hope for becoming a Martial Arts Celestial King."
Upon hearing this, Meng Chuan quickly replied modestly:
"Guardian Lu overpraised, I am merely lucky and have benefited from the attentive guidance of my teachers.
I still have a long way to go and will continue to work diligently, not betraying the country’s nurturing."
Such praise from the Celestial King, he only took it in listening, without the slightest arrogance.
Lu Ang waved his hand and said:
"I’m serious, not joking with you. This is after a comprehensive national evaluation, which deems you have this potential.
Alright, I’ll send you an encrypted file later about the specifics concerning the talent pool, just read it yourself.
I mainly want to explain to you the relevant benefits and obligations. I believe this is what you care about most."
Meng Chuan nodded, indeed it was so.
"For all you prodigies who have entered the talent pool, everything will revolve around [special achievements]."
"Understood."
Meng Chuan nodded in understanding.
He naturally knew how beneficial special achievements were.
With five hundred special achievements, he could exchange for a [Little Creation Bone Pill], considered superior among treasure pills.
Not to mention all kinds of natural treasures and divine weapons, which are not available through regular channels.
All of these could be exchanged through special achievements.
Meng Chuan felt a little excited because the millennium snow lotus and celestial teardrop gold he currently needed were available in the special combat section of the Armory, waiting there for a destined person.
Lu Ang continued:
"Don’t get too excited; nothing comes for free, you understand this truth too.
The purpose of the country establishing special achievements is to make the strong stronger and allow those with talent to realize their potential more quickly.
Grasping from both top and bottom, doing our utmost to cultivate top-level martial artists leading humanity’s counterattack against Celestial Demons.
Within the talent pool system, you can obtain many special achievements by accepting tasks.
Moreover, as long as you have the title of [National Talent], there is a specific subsidy, with 20 points of national subsidy every month."
Meng Chuan nodded, understanding that tasks required effort for rewards.
Regarding the second point, the monthly benefits, the country wasn’t stingy and could even be considered quite generous.
He had worked hard for nearly a year before obtaining the national championship, earning just five hundred special achievements.
By entering the talent pool, even while doing nothing at home, he would get 20 points credited each month.
In two years, this could equal his first national championship reward.
Seeing the gleam in Meng Chuan’s eyes, Lu Ang smiled and explained:
"Apart from the channels for obtaining special achievements, the greatest benefit is having the opportunity to listen to a Great Saint’s sermon once a year.
Before each sermon, the time, location, and which Great Saint will be speaking will be announced two months in advance on the system.
Take a look, I believe this year’s Great Saint sermons have been released."
"Alright."
Meng Chuan opened the personal citizen information page on his phone.
In the upper left corner, a new small icon had already appeared.
Upon entering the national talent pool system page, a notification popped up at the top for [Great Saint Sermon].