"Remember, the essence of the Hungry Wolf Fist lies in speed, precision, and ruthlessness, just like a famished wolf. Once it targets its prey, it will never let go until it devours the opponent completely."
"Wrong, wrong. I'm teaching you the Hungry Wolf Fist, not the Stupid Wolf Fist. Wolves are intelligent animals that understand coordinated combat and tactics. They are not animals that seek death. Movement within stillness, wisdom within ruthlessness, swift and accurate, fierce and sharp—that is a hungry wolf."
"Wang Sheng, go demonstrate the moves for Xiao Chenyu and teach him."
At Taoyuan Villa, in the courtyard, the transplanted peach trees were already flourishing with lush branches and leaves. Even though it wasn't the season for peach blossoms, the willows were still green and the peaches red, with petals fluttering.
More than ten days had passed, and Xiao Chenyu had integrated into the atmosphere of Peach Blossom Spring Academy, practicing his fist techniques in the courtyard every day.
Seeing Xiao Chenyu practicing, Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan all recalled their own days of practicing fist techniques.
Although this fist technique was considered a basic one, only students of Peach Blossom Spring Academy understood that foundational ultimate skills were extremely important for new students; they were, in essence, the cornerstone of Spirit cultivation.
Only by mastering the basic fist techniques could they understand the development direction of their Spirit, comprehend its characteristics, and ultimately have the chance to achieve the realm of Human-Spirit Unity.
However, for those who had never practiced martial arts, even these foundational ultimate skills were extremely difficult to cultivate. Otherwise, Wang Sheng wouldn't have had to practice thousands upon thousands of times just to barely get started.
Seeing that Xiao Chenyu still hadn't grasped the essence of the Hungry Wolf Fist, Su Ran instructed Wang Sheng to practice with Xiao Chenyu.
Wang Sheng's Tiger Form Fist had already reached mastery, enough to guide Xiao Chenyu in understanding the meaning of the words 'form' and 'intent'.
"Godfather Senior Brother, please guide me!"
Xiao Chenyu stopped his Hungry Wolf Fist posture, cupped his hands, and respectfully saluted Wang Sheng.
Since that night when he became a disciple, Xiao Chenyu had never called Wang Sheng by his given name again, instead addressing him as Senior Brother Sheng or Godfather.
What is a teacher? A teacher for a day is a father for life.
What is a godfather? An elder brother is like a father; a guiding senior brother is a godfather!
"Boss Xiao, please don't call me that. It's a bit embarrassing."
"Godfather, if you're uncomfortable, then I'll call you Godfather, and you can call me Boss. We'll call each other what we wish."
"Sigh… let's just practice our fists."
Wang Sheng paused, and the Tiger Form Fist posture naturally formed:
"Boss Xiao, practicing is not a game. Please earnestly grasp the true meaning within the fist technique."
"The so-called 'form and intent' is the combination of physical action and inner intention, emphasizing 'Form-Intent Unity, Human-Spirit Unity'. Boss Xiao, you must see yourself as a true hungry wolf to unleash its power."
"These are the exact words my teacher told me. It's just that I am a tiger and you are a wolf, but the principle is the same."
Xiao Chenyu's expression also became serious. He was currently the least talented among his teacher's disciples. If he didn't maintain a proper learning attitude, he would be finished.
Teacher Su Ran taught him two ultimate skills: one was the basic fist technique, Hungry Wolf Fist, and the other was Silver Moon Azure Wolf, which was a Spirit cultivation method. After mastering it, one could absorb the essence of the silver moon to forge steel bones and blood claws, and the physical body would possess strong self-healing and growth abilities. During the full moon, one's strength could be significantly enhanced.
Buzz—
Buzz—
The reverberations of Wang Sheng and Xiao Chenyu practicing their fist techniques echoed in the air.
Su Ran shook his head. These two unfortunate brothers, though of lesser aptitude, as long as they were willing to study diligently and maintain a positive mindset, he wouldn't look down on them because of it.
Slightly regaining his focus, Su Ran began to summarize the Peach Blossom Spring Team's achievements over the past few days:
[Peach Blossom Spring Academy VS Elephant Armored Academy, Peach Blossom Spring Academy wins.]
[Peach Blossom Spring Academy VS Purple Star Academy, Purple Star Academy surrenders.]
[Peach Blossom Spring Academy VS Oakland Academy, Oakland Academy surrenders.]
[Peach Blossom Spring Academy VS Blue Tyrant Academy, Peach Blossom Spring Academy completely victorious.]
[...]
[Peach Blossom Spring Academy: Seventeen consecutive wins, ranking first on the consecutive wins list]
The Peach Blossom Spring Academy team generally maintained a 5 vs 7 formation in the Spirit Master Competition preliminaries. With an exceptionally strong stance, they successively defeated powerful teams like the Elephant Armored Academy, achieving over ten consecutive wins without a single defeat, and their points consistently remained at the top of the overall leaderboard.
Only in the match against the Elephant Armored Academy team did Dugu Yan join the battle, releasing her Bi Lin Snake Venom, which forced the Elephant Armored Academy's defensive formation to collapse, ultimately leading to their defeat by the coordinated efforts of Wang Sheng, Zhu Zhuqing, and Meng Yiran.
Afterward, when slightly weaker Spirit Master teams drew Peach Blossom Spring Academy, within three rounds, they either surrendered after being beaten to tears and curses for their foul mouths, or they surrendered helplessly due to the immense disparity in strength.
"…"
"Gather up, time's up. It's almost time for our next match."
Su Ran checked the time. A peach petal shot from his hand, striking the peach bell hanging on the nearby peach tree. Everything was in accordance with the academy's rules.
As the midday sun gradually shifted westward, a small green snake slowly crawled out from Dugu Yan's sleeve and bit her fair neck, causing her to let out a soft hum:
"Hmm~"
A potent venom rapidly flowed through her blood vessels, but at the end of her heart, that toxin was absorbed and refined by a powerful suction force.
The lotus core of Ye Lingling's Nine Revolutions Black Lotus also began to solidify. In her pupils, the pure white Nine-Hearted Begonia and the black lotus core flickered alternately, captivating the soul, yet hidden within her sea of consciousness. The look of pain on her face slowly receded.
The Nine Revolutions Black Lotus did not affect the effectiveness of her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit; instead, it granted her Nine Heart Begonia a second form, allowing her to simultaneously master both absorption and healing abilities.
Only when the team was fully prepared and heard their teacher's bell for assembly did they immediately emerge from the resting area.
"Teacher, who are we fighting this afternoon?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
"Your opponent for this match is Canghui Academy."
Su Ran gave Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling a meaningful glance, then waved his sleeve and led them towards the Great Spirit Arena in Heaven Dou City, saying faintly:
"Once everyone is here, let's depart."
"Teacher, why did you look at me and Senior Sister Zhuqing when you mentioned our opponent is Canghui Academy?"
"You'll know once the match begins. Zhuqing, Lingling, remember your teacher's words: no matter what kind of situation you encounter, you must steadfastly guard your Spirit and pierce through the darkness."
Su Ran only gave them this one piece of guidance, and both Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling had a hint of confusion in their eyes.
Only Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong blinked: Guard what? Guard what essence? Pierce what hole?
...
"Dean, I know you like peace and quiet, but the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Competition is only held once every few years, and our academy has achieved good results this time, twelve wins and six losses! Don't you want to see the demeanor of our academy's students? It would be good to get out and relax."
"Moreover, several excellent teams have emerged in this Spirit Master Competition, and the most eye-catching among them is the Peach Blossom Spring Academy team. They haven't lost a single match so far, and our academy also lost to them. All of their members possess fourth spirit rings of ten thousand-year cultivation, and their teamwork is incredibly tacit, almost abnormal. The teacher who can cultivate such a team is truly an extraordinary individual, a Master-level teacher. Their next match is about to begin."
At the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, Yin Shu, a teacher from Blue Tyrant Academy, was introducing the preliminary situation to a fiery woman dressed in a dark green cloth skirt, with delicate features and picturesque eyebrows.
Although the woman had a fiery figure, there was a look of sorrow between her brows, as if she had no interest in anything. She only nodded slightly at every word Yin Shu spoke.
Only when she heard the word 'Master' did her expression change, and she murmured, "If he were here, he would definitely teach even better than this team…"
Perhaps it was true that if one longed for something, it would eventually appear.
When the students from Peach Blossom Spring Academy and Canghui Academy entered the arena,
A middle-aged man, walking with his hands behind his back, slowly walked to the railing of the spectator area for participating academies. The middle-aged man gazed intently at a graceful young man in white on the field, wondering what he was thinking.
When the fiery woman saw the middle-aged man's figure, her eyes instantly changed. She couldn't help but rub her eyes, somewhat disbelieving what she saw:
"Is that… Xiao… Xiaogang?"
"Am I… am I not dreaming?"
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