"Ah..."

Swimming Dragon's expression briefly froze. "You... what is this...?"

"BOOM!"

The center of the massive Martial Arts Field shattered. Sand and stones over an area exceeding ten meters in diameter crumbled, rolled, and flew into the air...

In the blink of an eye, Lu Yuan, his figure like a demon, instantly appeared before Swimming Dragon.

He was smiling faintly, his husky voice resonating softly in Swimming Dragon's ear.

"I am...

Truly Breaking the Limit!"

"BAM!"

Lu Yuan threw a punch, as if an invisible barrier in the air shattered directly.

A visible white energy circle abruptly expanded outwards.

The white Light of Vigor on Swimming Dragon's body flickered...

Then, his entire body was blown backward like a sandbag.

He flew a good twenty or thirty meters. BOOM! He crashed directly into the far wall of the Martial Arts Hall, disappearing amidst rubble and dust.

"CRACKLE! CRACKLE—"

Lu Yuan casually twisted his neck, his perfect Second Transformation physique stretching out unreservedly, emitting the satisfying sound of bones colliding.

A horrifying oppressive force, like a wave of magma, spread in all directions, even distorting the air slightly.

He strolled towards where Swimming Dragon had disappeared. The burly, bear-like men observing from the side had already retreated to the corners. Their bodies were stiff, faces pale, and lips sealed tight, afraid to make even the slightest sound.

"Elder, if you don't use your real skills... you might accidentally get killed by me," Lu Yuan commented casually.

Suddenly...

"BOOM!"

The distant pile of rubble exploded.

Amidst the billowing dust, a robust figure stood silently.

The surrounding air seemed to grow viscous, an invisible pressure washing over them.

Lu Yuan looked at the figure, slowly discerning a dragon-shaped True Intention that only he could perceive.

He paused, stunned for a moment.

Then, gradually, his face broke into a childlike, pure, ecstatic smile.

He quietly muttered to himself, "Great."

「...」

"SWISH—"

The office door had just opened when a figure burst in like a typhoon.

The newcomer was a handsome, cold-faced middle-aged man. He wore a pure black combat suit, his entire being exuding a murderous aura, as if he had just stepped off a bloody battlefield.

"Su Zhaohui!"

"I'm here, no need to shout."

The man who was called out, Su Zhaohui, was sitting at his desk, eyes unblinkingly fixed on a holographic screen.

The top three buttons of his shirt were undone, his tie hanging to one side.

His face was flushed, and he reeked of alcohol.

He seemed to be in a state of extreme excitement, much like a middle-aged sports fan who had stayed up all night watching a game.

"Where is he?" the handsome middle-aged man, who had just burst in, immediately asked.

Su Zhaohui didn't even glance at him and said impatiently, "Didn't I tell you? He's still in the assessment and hasn't come out yet. Just grab a stool and sit next to me."

The handsome middle-aged man frowned but quickly chose to comply, moving closer to Su Zhaohui. His eyes rapidly focused on the holographic screen before them.

At that moment, two figures stood opposite each other on the screen.

Both displayed muscular, formidable physiques, creating a visually impactful scene.

After focusing on the screen for less than a second, the handsome middle-aged man's pupils contracted slightly.

"Swimming Dragon unlocking his Break the Limit state?!"

"This kid actually managed to push Swimming Dragon this far?!"

Su Zhaohui grinned. "You didn't see it just now; Swimming Dragon was completely dominated throughout the fight. I must admit, this is the first time I've seen Swimming Dragon struggle so much in a Pure Martial arts match..."

"Oh, right," Su Zhaohui paused, then added, "this kid also Broke the Limit mentally, and it's not just an ordinary mental breakthrough... I think it's called Brain Divine Power?"

"Swimming Dragon used a move... Dragon Sashimi! He learned it just by watching once, amazing," Su Zhaohui praised, half-flattering and half-sincere.

"Isn't it Dragon Hide Body..." the handsome middle-aged man murmured in refutation, yet the gleam in his eyes intensified, and his breathing even quickened slightly.

A double innate Limit-Breaker. And possessing the Brain Divine Power talent, legendary in the Ancient Martial Arts World! This is far beyond what I anticipated. Mere physical limit-breaking is hardly anything special. But coupled with superior mental and intellectual capability, its significance changes completely. The latter possessed far greater plasticity, and its potential was simply off the charts. Regardless of whether he chooses the path of modification or New Martial in the future, his prospects would be ten, even a hundred times brighter than an average person's.

This trip... was definitely worth it!

The handsome middle-aged man's eyes remained fixed on the screen, a spark of emotion gradually appearing.

"Swimming Dragon, as Yellow Bear's Head Instructor of Ancient Martial Arts, is an A+ grade combat expert who achieved his rank through Pure Martial arts. Usually, even slightly less powerful New Martial A+ experts might not be his match... This kid not only forced him to unlock his Break the Limit state, but he also intends to... utilize his Martial Arts True Intention?"

"Isn't that obvious? If Swimming Dragon doesn't get serious, he simply won't be able to beat this kid..." Su Zhaohui clicked his tongue and reached for his beer cup on the side, only to find it empty.

He hastily asked the handsome middle-aged man to move, but the man ignored him completely. He seemed rooted to his chair, eyes glued to the screen, his expression as grim as if he were studying some high-level combat strategy.

"Stop messing around. They... have begun."

「...」

An invisible, dragon-shaped True Intention enveloped Swimming Dragon, a majestic momentum sweeping across the entire field.

"TAP—TAP—"

Swimming Dragon slowly approached Lu Yuan, an invisible breeze seeming to accompany him.

Wherever he walked, rubble and dust automatically parted to either side.

Lu Yuan's dark hair billowed behind him. He squinted slightly, the corners of his mouth curving upwards as if... he were enjoying this feeling of suppression.

"If you can withstand three of my moves..." Swimming Dragon stared calmly at Lu Yuan, his face devoid of any emotional fluctuation. "I'll consider you to have passed this mission."

"Thank you, Elder." Lu Yuan clasped his hands and bowed his head slightly, humble and polite.

Upon hearing this, the look in Swimming Dragon's eyes immediately softened, and he was just about to say something.

Suddenly...

"BANG!" A massive fist was already inches away.

A white wave of energy spread from the fist, and the fierce wind from the punch blew Swimming Dragon's short hair back against his scalp.

"BOOM!"

Lu Yuan's fist met empty air. The compressed, distorted air transformed into an invisible shockwave, blasting a huge crater in the ground where it struck.

Lu Yuan, however, seemed completely unsurprised.

Because... Swimming Dragon had once again dodged using Dragon Hide Body.

"You brat..." Swimming Dragon seemed almost amused by Lu Yuan.

He shook his head, the invisible, dragon-like True Intention swirling around him, and his entire aura abruptly changed.

The next second, he surged forward, seeming to cross dozens of meters in just two steps.

"Dragon in Clouds!"

Swimming Dragon threw a seemingly casual punch towards Lu Yuan.

The dragon-shaped True Intention around him suddenly soared, accompanied by an intense white Light of Vigor. For a fleeting moment, Lu Yuan thought he truly saw a White Dragon tumbling through the clouds, descending with awe-inspiring momentum.

"Thank you, Elder, for your generous instruction..." Lu Yuan murmured.

Swimming Dragon's aura faltered for a moment.

The next second, Lu Yuan laughed heartily, his black hair dancing wildly as he charged towards Swimming Dragon.

As he moved, a tremendous aura erupted from him, instantly shattering the domain enveloped by Swimming Dragon's True Intention.

Swimming Dragon's pupils contracted violently, and his punching hand seemed to tremble.

Visibly shaken, he blurted out in shock, "True Intention?! You've reached the True Intention level too?! You... you, what grade are you even in this year?!"

「...」

"SMACK!"

"CLATTER!"

"CRACK! CRACKLE—"

Su Zhaohui widened his eyes, looking at his alloy desk surface, which now sported a clear palm print and was practically in pieces. He then looked at the handsome middle-aged man, pointing at him. "Song Cong, you... you..."

"I'll reimburse you," Song Cong stated, not even glancing at him, "ten sheets of Rainbow Steel."

"PHEW—" Only then did Su Zhaohui manage to exhale. "You'd better keep your word."

He turned his head, and his face, like Song Cong's, reflected shock and astonishment.

"True Intention, ah..." Su Zhaohui clicked his tongue in amazement. "This kid is a monster! He's insane! A natural dual Limit-Breaker, comprehending Ancient Martial Arts True Intention... If he's later equipped with a set of nano-machine battle intent, and a few powerful New Martial techniques are implanted... He's practically a shoo-in for Flying Bear General!"

"The S-class Heavenly Barrier isn't that easy to break through, and not just anyone can become a Flying Bear General," the handsome middle-aged man, Song Cong, couldn't help but retort, but he promptly pursed his lips, his eyes glowing eagerly as he continued, "However... he truly is a one-in-a-hundred-million, top-tier new blood. He's strong, his talent is strong, and he's smart. With a bit of training, he'll be a fierce warrior. If trained rigorously, he's a candidate for Gold Bear, and very likely to join the ranks of the most elite Gold Bear Guards..."

"Are you going to say next that you're the best person to train him? That this one-in-a-hundred-million top-tier new blood would be best with you, and a waste in anyone else's hands?" Su Zhaohui finished Song Cong's thought.

Song Cong nodded, then shook his head. "You're only half right. I may not be the best teacher for him. But my team enters the Evil God Secret Realm at least ten times a year. Following me... he'll definitely grow faster than with any other Gold Bear."

"You make a good point, Old Song. I have no counter-argument to that," Su Zhaohui gave Song Cong a thumbs-up, praising him unreservedly.

Song Cong smiled faintly and asked, "So, you'll give him to me?"

"I'll give you a punch, alright," Su Zhaohui rolled his eyes and said testily, "Friendship is friendship, but if you want this new blood, you'd better show some sincerity... This kind of talent isn't like cabbage; you can't just find them anywhere. How many years, how many batches of new blood, does it take for someone like him to appear? This is tangible future performance, even a golden thigh to latch onto..."

Song Cong frowned. "Then what do you want? Name your price. I snatched something from the Cave Secret Realm this time..."

Before Song Cong could finish, Su Zhaohui cut him off. "I don't follow the path of biochemical modification or Evil Martial techniques; that pile of junk you have is useless to me..."

Su Zhaohui waved his hand, glanced at the holographic screen, and chuckled. "Besides, this assessment isn't over yet. Once the assessment is complete and Lu Yuan's final evaluation is out... then we can discuss this."

Song Cong frowned but eventually nodded. "Fine."

"Look quickly, Swimming Dragon is about to lose. Don't miss the most exciting part," Su Zhaohui called out to Song Cong.

Song Cong glanced at him and lightly tapped his temple. Large amounts of data seemed to scroll past his dark eyes. "How can you tell Swimming Dragon is going to lose? Even if this kid has comprehended True Intention, the grade of the Ancient Martial Arts inheritance he has learned and the time he has spent at the True Intention level can't compare to Swimming Dragon's. For this fight... Swimming Dragon's winning probability is as high as eighty-seven percent."

"Heh-heh." Su Zhaohui chuckled, picked up the beer glass beside him, took a slow sip, and said leisurely, "How about a bet then? Let's see who really wins in the end."

"Huh?" Song Cong looked at Su Zhaohui's confident expression and couldn't help but run the calculations with his auxiliary A.I. again.

The result was still the same. "Why are you so confident?"

"That's what you don't understand..." Su Zhaohui stared at the holographic screen, a peculiar light dancing in his eyes.

He sighed deeply. "In these kinds of passionate, youthful storylines... it's almost inevitable that the older generation of powerhouses are defeated and become stepping stones. Never mind that your calculated win rate is eighty-seven percent; even if it were ninety-nine percent... Swimming Dragon is bound to lose this fight! Because this kid... he's fired up! Old Song!"

"Er..."

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