Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

In the Martial Arts Hall.

"Watch carefully, brothers!"

Zhao Hu approached the wooden post in front of him, which was a human-shaped post wrapped in thick cowhide to provide cushioning for the punches, preventing hand injuries.

Immediately, Zhao Hu placed his palm on the human-shaped post.

Then, his palm slightly trembled.

Boom—

The post instantly exploded, with the cowhide wrapping on it scattering like torn cloth, and the smooth surface of the wooden post splintering into numerous small shards.

"So powerful!"

"Brother Zhao, you're amazing!"

Listening to the praises around him, Zhao Hu slightly curled his lips upward and continued to enlighten the crowd.

"This is the force of the Fierce Tiger Fist that one masters after perfecting the Tiger Form Boxing. It is extremely fierce with tremendous explosive power, so brothers, you must diligently practice your boxing to perfect the Tiger Form Boxing as soon as possible."

As he spoke, he cast a glance behind the crowd, looking for that familiar figure.

The next moment, his gaze suddenly froze.

Because at that moment, he saw a familiar silhouette happily chatting with a man, wearing a faint smile.

...

"Brother Jiang, you've changed so much in just a few days?" Li Qing spoke, her face showing astonishment.

Li Qing clearly remembered Jiang Ning, who had just joined the Martial Arts Hall. Although he looked decent, fitting her aesthetic preference, he appeared somewhat frail, with a sickly vibe and little visible muscle on his body.

But seeing him today, the change was immense.

The muscles on his arms were clearly visible, full of definition. Even through the thin short-sleeved shirt, she could see that Jiang Ning's physique had undergone a huge transformation.

He was no longer just skin and bones but full of muscle.

This muscle wasn't like some disciples who became bulky; instead, it was filled with definition, aesthetics, and strong explosive power.

The mere change in his appearance showed Li Qing that Jiang Ning had made great and unexpectedly large progress.

Hearing Li Qing's exclamation, Jiang Ning smiled.

"Practicing day and night has resulted in some progress, after all!"

"And how's Brother Jiang's progress in boxing?" Li Qing asked, finding Jiang Ning's current appearance increasingly pleasing and feeling a bit cheerful.

In her eyes, many disciples in the Martial Arts Hall had developed thick limbs and prominent muscles, all almost resembling gorillas, making her frown.

Though a few were somewhat normal, their appearance didn't appeal to her at all.

Only this disciple who had joined the Martial Arts Hall a few days earlier, though frail, had sharp features and a look that suited her taste, making him very comfortable to look at and quite pleasing to her eyes.

It was precisely because of this that she offered to guide Jiang Ning then.

"Pretty good!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly in response to Li Qing's question.

"Brother Jiang seems quite confident! Later, I'll test you to see how your Five Animals Fist is coming along," Li Qing said, smiling with relaxation all over her face.

Just at this moment, Jiang Ning seemed to sense something and looked up to find Li Hu staring at them with eyes like flames.

*Oh no!*

*Beauty leads to trouble, the ancients truly did not deceive me!!*

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning naturally understood and thought inwardly that things were not looking good.

He was being targeted by Li Hu.

At this moment, Cheng Ran smiled cheekily, saying, "Senior Sister Li, congratulations on achieving Martial Arts Entry!"

Li Qing also smiled at Cheng Ran, standing next to Jiang Ning, "I remember you used to like calling me junior sister, why are you so proper today?"

Cheng Ran laughed cheekily, "Now that Senior Sister Li has achieved Martial Arts Entry, how could I dare! I don't want to become Senior Sister Li's punching bag."

"Brother Cheng is smart; my hands have been itching these past two days, and I've been looking for someone to practice with!" Li Qing smiled with a teasing grin.

"Spare me! Spare me!" Cheng Ran waved his hand repeatedly, his head shaking vigorously, "Although my Qi-Blood is perfect, I have not yet entered the realm. My boxing skills are not as good as Senior Sister Li. Sparring with Senior Sister Li is just asking for a beating."

"After I practice and exchange martial skills with Brother Jiang for another ten days to half a month and improve my boxing, I'll come to seek guidance from Senior Sister Li!"

Brother Jiang as a sparring partner?

Li Qing looked astonished, her gaze dumbfoundedly fixed on Jiang Ning beside her.

Upon hearing these words, Li Qing instantly captured the information revealed in Cheng Ran's words.

Brother Jiang?

Sparring for ten days to half a month?

How could it be? What qualifies Brother Jiang to spar with Cheng Ran?

The difference in strength was like an adult and a child. How could he have the qualifications to spar?

Was Cheng Ran just joking with me?

Li Qing was filled with astonishment, her gaze suspiciously falling on Jiang Ning.

"Brother Jiang, Cheng Ran must be joking, right!"

Jiang Ning smiled slightly, "Senior Sister, you're smart; you saw through us at a glance."

"Of course, Brother Cheng is joking. I've just started learning boxing for less than half a month. How could I spar and exchange martial skills with Brother Cheng; it's just Brother Cheng sparing some time to guide me with a few moves!"

"Brother Cheng, isn't that right?"

Seeing Jiang Ning's gaze, Cheng Ran immediately understood what Jiang Ning meant.

He nodded repeatedly, "What Brother Jiang said is correct!"

Watching the exchange between the two in front of her, Li Qing initially didn't believe it, but at this moment, she somewhat did.

She wasn't stupid and could tell the hidden meanings between their words.

Thinking about what Cheng Ran just said, she couldn't help but think of some contemporary legends.

At Guangning Academy, there was a student known as a reincarnation of a divine being, born with a powerful divine soul and extraordinary martial arts talents, mastering advanced skills in seven days and achieving Martial Arts Entry in three months.

At only twenty-three years old, he was on the Hidden Dragon List, carrying the demeanor of a Young Master.

The world called them a Great Grandmaster in potential.

At Vajra Temple, a young monk was said to be born with innate wisdom, naturally grasping Buddhist principles, with comprehension surpassing the ancients and moderns, and deriving a divine skill in Buddhism from the scriptures alone.

At Yuxu Temple, there was also a reincarnated Daoist.

...

Thinking of these contemporary legends, Li Qing couldn't help but smile inwardly.

*I was overthinking, even if Brother Jiang indeed had the qualifications to spar and exchange martial skills with Cheng Ran, it would be impossible to compare him to those legendary figures.*

*If what Cheng Ran said were true, Brother Jiang would have the qualifications to spar and exchange boxing techniques with him.*

*This would mean Brother Jiang's comprehension is remarkable, and his Five Animals Fist's realm should be no lower than Cheng Ran's. Only then could he have the qualification to spar and exchange boxing techniques with Cheng Ran.*

Thinking of this possibility, Li Qing was even more shocked.

She recalled Jiang Ning's entry into the sect, confident and not choosing to cultivate one or two of the Five Animals Fist like ordinary disciples of the Martial Arts Hall but practicing all five simultaneously.

*Now it seems, if my analysis is correct, Brother Jiang was indeed confident!*

*No wonder I heard that Brother Jiang had been granted permission by the teacher to reside at the Martial Arts Hall for his safety.*

*Clearly, the teacher also recognized his exceptional talent, which is why they looked after Brother Jiang so favorably!*

At that moment, Li Qing felt like she finally understood everything!

At this time, a loud shout suddenly came from not far away.

"Cheng Ran, fight me!!"

This shout, like a sudden thunderclap, resounded in the front courtyard of the entire Martial Arts Hall.

Everyone's gaze was instantly attracted, looking over.

In an instant, they saw Zhao Hu leap up in the distance like a White Ape launching an attack, crossing more than twenty meters in just a few bounds, landing in front of Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran.

A violent aura rushed towards Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran, like a fierce tiger descending from the mountain.

Jiang Ning wore a look of astonishment.

Cheng Ran?

Not me?

At that moment, Cheng Ran also looked at Zhao Hu with a face full of bewilderment, showing confusion.

"Brother Zhao, what do you mean?" Cheng Ran asked, his face turning slightly cold.

"What do I mean?" Zhao Hu glared intensely at Cheng Ran, "You know what I mean!"

Just as tension was about to erupt.

"What's going on?" A gentle voice came from the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall.

Upon hearing this voice, everyone immediately turned their heads.

"It's Brother Zhou Xing!"

"Greetings, Brother Zhou Xing!"

"Brother Zhou Xing has arrived!"

"And Brother Zhang Tiesheng!"

"Both Brother Zhou Xing and Brother Zhang Tiesheng are here!"

"..."