"Candlelight Medal, you can claim two Qi Blood Crystals per week."

"Additionally, there's a hidden benefit."

After the memorial service and the medal ceremony concluded, Fang Qingyu and Ji Yang entered the elevator together.

"Hidden benefit?"

Fang Qingyu curiously asked from behind.

"Yes."

Ji Yang smiled mysteriously.

"But you'll have to wait until you become a Martial Artist to use it. Don't worry, Lunatic Lin will take you when the time comes."

"Alright."

Since it wasn't immediately useful, Fang Qingyu stopped dwelling on it.

After all, it's just a few days away from becoming a Martial Artist.

"You should have signed up for the Martial Arts Hall competition by now, right?"

There were quite a few people in the elevator.

The conversation naturally ended just a moment ago, but Ji Yang suddenly asked again.

Attracting the attention of those around.

"Yes, I just signed up yesterday. I'm only a small step away from breaking through to Martial Artist."

Fang Qingyu nodded.

"Tsk tsk..."

The people in the elevator suddenly recalled something amusing.

Ji Yang patted Fang Qingyu on the shoulder.

"Promise me, don't be too harsh when the time comes."

"The competition should have many talents... shouldn't be that way, right!?"

Looking at their reactions, Fang Qingyu twitched his lip slightly.

"No matter how talented, it's impossible to be like you, facing off against extraordinary Divine Descent Body at the martial apprentice stage." said a red-named female Martial Artist nearby with a smile.

"A freak like you usually appears once every long while, this year it's you."

"...Don't they refine their basics?"

Fang Qingyu was somewhat confused.

The stronger the basics, the stronger one would be in the same rank in the future.

This reasoning should be universally understood.

"Normal people don't have the time to refine their basics, while those with Talent..."

"At your age."

"They have already made a name for themselves early."

The woman patiently explained to Fang Qingyu, and as she finished speaking, the elevator just reached the first floor.

She gave Fang Qingyu a sweet smile.

"Wish you also become famous young, goodbye!~ "

"Goodbye."

Fang Qingyu politely bid farewell.

"Martial apprentice is merely a starting point; Martial Artist is the real first step to knocking on the door of the extraordinary."

Ji Yang and Fang Qingyu walked out of the elevator, and before leaving, Ji Yang added one more line.

"Keep it up; I'm looking forward to your scene after breaking through as a Martial Artist."

Knowing what Lin Kang was up to, he was indeed looking forward...

A person capable of facing off against the extraordinary at the martial apprentice stage, what kind of existence would he be if given a Divine Armament.

Fang Qingyu had become used to these enigmatic people.

The Federation was indeed strict about keeping things hidden in this system.

Perhaps that's why the extraordinary could be hidden so well among civilians.

...

In the following days.

Fang Qingyu continued to refine his body and went to the Elite Class to guide them on basic skills.

Successfully unlocked the new profession of Martial Arts Coach.

However, skills and professional levels still needed to be slowly cultivated.

As for individual battles and class battles.

With him there, of course, secured victories steadily once more.

Claimed the new week's Qi Blood Crystals.

8 pieces.

Successfully advanced the Qi Blood Transport Technique close to Great Success.

The Four-Dimensional Attributes all broke through the 30 milestone.

Among them, Power reached 35.

And today.

Was the day the competition began.

At the military camp gate at dawn.

Fang Qingyu waited there with the competitors from the Elite Class.

The atmosphere in the air was markedly different from a few days ago.

The initial skepticism and probing had been replaced by a restrained conviction.

Soon.

Lin Kang came out of the military camp.

Upon seeing Fang Qingyu, he directly threw over a set of keys.

"This time you will be the leader, I have other matters to attend to, I'll send you the location later."

Having said that, the jeep's exhaust had already blown onto everyone's faces.

"..."

Leaving only a bewildered Fang Qingyu.

Wasn't I here to participate in the competition, what's with making me the coach.

But for the reward promised...

However hard and tiring the task, it had to be done.

Slightly gathered himself.

Half an hour later.

The convoy of Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall was the last to depart from the military camp.

This competition was a city-level event.

It was held in the neighboring city.

Fang Qingyu wasn't sure about the total number of participants.

But only 10 spots would be earned to proceed to the provincial competition.

So most people's goal was to strive for a good ranking, to earn more rewards.

Three jeeps rolled over the asphalt road, still moist with morning dew.

The rearview mirror constantly passed by other Martial Arts Hall convoys.

This competition's venue was a sports hall.

By the time Fang Qingyu and they arrived, the parking lot had already been packed full.

"Let's go."

After counting the number of people, Fang Qingyu led the way into the sports hall.

The level of excitement inside was still jaw-dropping.

The multi-level circular viewing stands were filled with various martial arts uniforms...

Typically, whether hunting Life Ghosts, or sparring, were carried out within smaller groups; the crowd momentarily felt slightly unaccustomed.

And Fang Qingyu encountered his first challenge...

As leader, what should I do?

Luckily, the awkwardness didn't last long; amidst deafening cheers.

The announcer suddenly echoed: "Would the representative from Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall proceed to Registration Booth No.3."

Fang Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief and headed towards the registration booth according to the signs.

"Where's your coach?"

The staff looked up, eyebrows suddenly furrowed.

"Ahem, that's me."

Fang Qingyu picked up... Lin Kang's work badge.

"Our coach is occupied, I'm here as a temporary leader."

"..."

The staff must have been seeing this type of unexpected operation for the first time.

After making a call for quite some time, they finally processed the paperwork for Fang Qingyu's team and led them to the resting area.

"These are your number plates; the drawing lots ensure not to draw opposing teams from the same Martial Arts Hall, everything else is random. Once called, you must be on stage within three minutes, or be considered forfeited."

The staff carefully explained to Fang Qingyu.

"Alright, understood, thank you."

After sending away the staff, Fang Qingyu turned around and looked around.

The setup resembled a football match venue.

The center was a competitive stage.

The side areas were resting zones for different Martial Arts Hall participants.

The upper area was seating for the audience.

"Everyone warm up a bit, relax, you all know well how much progress you've made during this period."

After sitting down and seeing everyone's stern expressions without a word, Fang Qingyu considered and spoke up.

Not speaking of hard skills.

At least the practical combat level had improved significantly.

This was thanks largely to his daily "enthusiastic care".

"Yes."

Only then did everyone stop wearing stern expressions.

Started cautiously getting up to stretch their muscles.

Soon, the first match commenced.

Qi Hao vs. Li Cheng

"Good luck."

The crowd cheered him on.

Fang Qingyu patted him on the shoulder: "Remember your advantage."

"Yes."

Qi Hao nodded, walking on stage with a serious demeanor.

Constantly recalling the words Qingzi had told him.

"Bigger, harder, fiercer..."

This time his opponent happened to share his path.

Soon, the referee's whistle sounded: "Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall, Qi Hao wins!"

This type of battle just happened to be the kind spectators loved.

Making Qi Hao slightly embarrassed when facing the passionate cheers of the crowd as he left the stage.

After securing the initial victory.

The people from Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall seemed to gain a boost like a buff...

All pressed forward to the next round.

Shortly after, the announcement echoed again.

"Would Fang Qingyu from Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall please prepare at stage number 7."

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