Chapter 144: The Extreme Martial Arts Hall
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Chapter 144: The Limit Martial Arts Academy
“Oh, is that so? Then I would like to see this so-called Shock Fist for myself.” Shen An spoke indifferently, then quickened his pace.
Before long, Shen An arrived inside the Limit Martial Arts Academy.
A tournament was being held there. Although it had only just begun, more than a thousand spectators were already seated around the arena.
The atmosphere was extraordinarily charged.
An Awakened escort led Shen An to the foremost seats. There, he saw the headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy, along with several headmasters from other academies.
The only person absent was the headmaster of Silver City Martial Arts Academy. It seemed that Silver City Martial Arts Academy had not participated in this tournament.
Shen An smiled and turned his gaze toward one of them.
“Has the tournament already begun?”
“Lord Count, it has. This is the perfect vantage point. From here, you will be able to watch the tournament in its entirety,” the Awakened replied.
At that moment, an old man with completely white hair and beard appeared before Shen An. He was Zhou Hong, headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy.
A smile rested on Zhou Hong’s face as he looked Shen An over.
“I never expected the headmaster of the Grandmaster Council to honor us with his presence. This truly makes our humble establishment shine.”
“Are you the headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy?” Shen An asked.
He had not expected the headmaster to be so kind and approachable, almost like a benevolent grandfather from the neighboring household.
After all, Zhou Hong was the headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy, the one who controlled it. The Limit Martial Arts Academy was the strongest martial arts academy in Silver City, and his status was naturally exalted.
Countless Awakened longed for the chance to meet Zhou Hong.
The reason Shen An could stand here was entirely because he was a Count of the Grandmaster Council. A Count so young that even Zhou Hong, the headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy, had to regard him with new respect.
“Not long ago, I heard that a young Count from the Grandmaster Council had arrived at my academy. I was utterly astonished at the time. I never imagined I would actually meet you here and witness your bearing with my own eyes. It is truly unforgettable,” Zhou Hong said.
A smile curled at the corner of Shen An’s lips.
“The headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy has an extraordinary presence as well. May I ask what level you have reached?”
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A powerful confidence filled Zhou Hong’s eyes.
“Only the fifth rank.”
The fifth rank? As expected of the headmaster of the Limit Martial Arts Academy—he had actually reached such a terrifying level.
“No wonder it is known as the strongest martial arts academy in Silver City. Your strength is truly astonishing,” Shen An said.
“Headmaster, what is the Shock Fist being contested on the arena like?” Shen An continued.
Shen An was also somewhat interested in the Shock Fist. If he could obtain it, it might prove quite useful.
Zhou Hong naturally understood the implication behind his words.
“Are you planning to obtain the Shock Fist, Lord Count? Unfortunately, it is the prize for this tournament, and I cannot simply take it for you. I am afraid I cannot help with that. As for the Shock Fist, it is indeed an excellent manual, particularly suited to third-rank Awakened. If a third-rank Awakened mastered it, it would be perfectly reasonable for their strength to increase severalfold.”
Shen An’s interest in the Shock Fist deepened.
“Oh? In that case, may I enter the arena and compete? Perhaps I can win the Shock Fist myself.”
“Lord Count, you jest. With your strength, you would certainly take first place and claim the Shock Fist if you entered the tournament. But are you truly willing to lower yourself to participate in such a competition?” Zhou Hong asked.
Someone like Zhou Hong would naturally never lower himself to compete for a mere martial arts manual. Shen An, however, was different. He was not bound by such conventions. In his eyes, becoming stronger was what mattered most.
“Heh. Headmaster, I am not bound by those conventions. At present, I merely wish to obtain the Shock Fist manual. Could you devise a way for me to participate? The Grandmaster Council would be deeply grateful.”
If this opportunity allowed the Limit Martial Arts Academy to form a connection with the Grandmaster Council, it would naturally be a tremendous boon.
“Very well! This is excellent news. Lord Count, I shall immediately arrange your eligibility to enter,” Zhou Hong said.
Shen An nodded in satisfaction.
Before long, Zhou Hong had prepared a bronze tournament token for him. With it, Shen An could ascend the arena and fight the young geniuses participating in the competition.
On his left hung the bronze token, while on his right gleamed the brilliant insignia of a Count. The golden badge shone so dazzlingly that it seemed almost unreal.
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When Shen An stepped onto the arena, countless Awakened were thrown into astonishment.
“How is that possible? That… isn’t that the insignia of a Count of the Grandmaster Council? Is he really a Count of the Grandmaster Council? This…”
“That’s incredible. When did the Grandmaster Council gain such a young Count? How have I never heard of him?”
“As far as I know, every Count of the Grandmaster Council is at least fifty years old. But he… he looks barely over twenty. Could he have used some kind of cultivation secret art to make himself younger?”
A woman became excited the moment she heard that such a cultivation secret art might exist.
“Is there really a cultivation secret art that can make someone younger? How much does it cost? No matter what price I have to pay, I want to buy one!”
“That is definitely a genuine Count’s insignia. There can be no mistake. No one would dare impersonate a Count of the Grandmaster Council. Anyone discovered doing so would certainly be dealt with in secret.”
“Could it be that the young Count really intends to fight in the tournament? If one of the tournament’s geniuses defeats him, this will be quite a spectacle.”
…
At that moment, a young Awakened stepped onto the arena. His name was Zhao Hu.
A cold smile tugged at the corner of Zhao Hu’s mouth as he gathered strength in both fists. He felt no pressure simply because his opponent was a Count. On the contrary, he was even more excited. He believed that if he defeated the Count before him, he would gain boundless glory—and perhaps even become a Count of the Grandmaster Council himself.
“I heard you are a Count of the Grandmaster Council, but I will not hold back. You had better prepare yourself. Don’t end up unable to withstand even one of my punches.”
Zhao Hu spat onto the ground.
Shen An paid him no attention. With a sweep of his gaze, he saw that Zhao Hu was only at the middle stage of the second rank. Such a level might be considered formidable in the eyes of others, but to Shen An, it was still far too weak.
Below the arena, a fresh wave of commotion erupted.
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