Chapter 23: The Fifth Candidate for the Inspection Bureau

Chapter 23: The Fifth Candidate for the Inspection Bureau

At the Canglang Martial Academy.

In the front yard.

With Wang Jin's announcement, the crowd erupted in excitement.

"The Inspection Bureau is real! I heard my father mention it before, but I never thought it would be true!"

"The power of the Inspection Bureau is too great! Monitoring the people, inspecting the world, executing first and reporting later. Once you join, you become an instant superior!"

"Of course! Once you join, you'll be a guest of honor among various factions. Furthermore, joining the Inspection Bureau means obtaining the supreme secrets of the Blood Cultivation Grandmaster and the Soul Nourishing Grandmaster. You might even receive guidance from that Martial Sage! The temptation is too great!"

"What good is the temptation? By the end of this year, the Inspection Bureaus at the state and county levels must be established. Master also said that within three months, we must achieve great success in the Five Beasts Fist and ascend in the Martial Path to be eligible for joining. Can you do it? Or can I?"

"Yes! Master informed us of this opportunity, probably to encourage us to work hard in our martial arts training and give us a chance. But it's a tall order!"

After some discussion, the crowd became somewhat dejected.

Suddenly, someone spoke up, "I know someone who has a chance!"

"Who?"

"Senior Brother Cheng Ran!"

At this, everyone turned to look at Cheng Ran.

At this moment, Cheng Ran wore a smile, seemingly enjoying the attention from the crowd.

The person continued, "Senior Brother Cheng Ran has already reached perfection in Vital Energy, and both the Crane and Tiger Powers have achieved Minor Success. Breaking through in fist technique within three months is not impossible for him. Ascending in the Martial Path won't be difficult for Senior Brother Cheng!"

Hearing these words, the crowd looked at Cheng Ran, who was smiling, with even more astonishment.

Just then, a man with a relaxed white training uniform, his black hair simply tied back with a red headband, and an air of majesty, stepped forward.

"I am Xiao Peng, and I have greeted Master!" Xiao Peng bowed slightly to Wang Jin.

"What's the matter?" Wang Jin asked.

Xiao Peng cupped his hands and said, "Disciple has comprehended the spirit and form of Tiger Form Fist, reaching the pinnacle of Great Achievement. Moreover, my Vital Energy has already achieved Great Achievement and is about to reach perfection. I have also attained Minor Success in Ape Form Fist."

As he spoke, Xiao Peng's face was radiant, with a slight smile on his lips.

At this moment, his body was overflowing with Qi and Blood, and his figure exuded a faint oppressive aura, causing the crowd around him to feel a sense of pressure.

"Heavens! Has Xiao Peng unknowingly reached this level?" someone exclaimed.

"Yes! Xiao Peng truly lives up to the saying, 'Silence before a thunderous roar!' He reached Great Achievement in Tiger Form Fist a week ago but kept it hidden until now!"

"Great Achievement in Tiger Form Fist, Minor Success in Ape Form Fist, and Great Achievement in Vital Energy circulating throughout his limbs. Doesn't this mean that the remaining spot has already been secured by Xiao Peng?"

"It seems so. Although Senior Brother Cheng Ran has a chance, there's a clear gap between Great Achievement and Minor Success in fist technique, which is hard to overcome!"

"That's right! Xiao Peng was able to practice Tiger Form Fist to Great Achievement within four months of joining the Martial Academy, and he has also attained Minor Success in Ape Form. Given three more months, he will undoubtedly achieve Great Achievement in Ape Form. As for ascending in the Martial Path, with the wealth of his father, Xiao Wangguan, it will be easy to elevate him to that level!"

In this moment, the crowd's attention shifted instantly to Xiao Peng.

Xiao Peng, enjoying the spotlight, exuded confidence and vigor.

Wang Jin glanced at Cheng Ran and then looked at Xiao Peng.

"Great Achievement in Tiger Form Fist and Minor Success in Ape Form Fist?"

Facing Wang Jin's gaze, Xiao Peng's forehead broke out in a thin sweat, and he lowered his head, saying, "Yes!"

"Show me!" Wang Jin commanded.

Hearing these words, Xiao Peng felt as if he had received a pardon.

At this moment, the crowd's attention was also focused on Xiao Peng.

The next instant, Xiao Peng stepped forward and demonstrated his fist technique right in front of the crowd.

Each move was powerful and awe-inspiring, displaying his formidable prowess.

In the end, as Xiao Peng unleashed his final Tiger Form Fist, a tiger's roar erupted from within him.

At that moment, everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.

"The surging Vital Energy and the tiger's roar! Indeed, it's the Tiger Form Fist at the Great Achievement realm!"

Xiao Peng withdrew his fist, his expression calm and composed, seemingly unaffected by the crowd's surprise.

He bowed to Wang Jin, "Teacher, I have finished my demonstration."

"Practice the Ape Form Fist as well!" Wang Jin instructed.

"Yes!" Xiao Peng replied.

The crowd watched as Xiao Peng demonstrated the Ape Form Fist once more.

Only after Xiao Peng retracted his fist did Wang Jin slightly nod.

"Not bad! The Tiger Form Fist has indeed reached Great Achievement, and the Ape Form Fist also shows considerable progress. It should have already reached Minor Success."

"As expected of your discerning eye, Teacher!" Xiao Peng continued, bowing respectfully, "A month ago, I achieved Minor Success in the Ape Form Fist. I'm confident that within the next three months, I will undoubtedly break through to Great Achievement in the Ape Form Fist!"

Wang Jin nodded, "Having this confidence is a good thing!"

He turned to Xiao Peng, "Since you've entered the school four months ago, and the Tiger Form Fist has reached Great Achievement, consider it a successful pass of my test! From this day forward, you are my Direct Transmission Disciple!"

"I pay my respects, Master!" Xiao Peng knelt on one knee and performed a bow.

"Good!" Wang Jin nodded again, "Starting today, all your tuition fees are waived, and you will be provided with three bowls of medicinal soup daily!"

"Thank you, Master!" Xiao Peng bowed once more.

Wang Jin gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over the crowd and briefly pausing on Jiang Ning.

What a pity, this young man's luck is truly lacking!

Even with his talent, his fortune is not favorable.

Then he addressed the crowd, "Everyone, practice your fists diligently. In three months, there's still a chance for all of you!"

He turned to Xiao Peng, "You, come with me!"

"Yes, Master!" Xiao Peng bowed and followed Wang Jin.

The crowd watched the two figures depart, their eyes revealing a hint of envy.

Jiang Ning, standing among the crowd, clenched his fist.

Within three months, I must achieve Martial Dao Ascension to seize this tremendous opportunity and join the Inspection Bureau.

【Skills】: Five Beasts Fist (Entry 90/100)



Based on my previous exploration.

Five Beasts Fist requires 100 experience points to reach the Entry level.

From Entry to Proficiency, it needs 200 experience points.

From Minor Success to Great Success, it requires 500 experience points.

Currently, the total gap is 710 experience points.

Even if I gain a minimum of one experience point per practice, I only need to practice 710 times.

With the wild ginseng given by Senior Apprentice Brother Zhou, this precious medicinal herb, I can practice the fist over 20 times in the morning, noon, and evening.

Calculating for 25 practices, that means within 30 days, I can grind the Five Beasts Fist to Great Success.

However, the wild ginseng won't last for many days, but even without it, I can reduce the number of practices by half.

Even if it's halved, I can still grind this fist technique to Great Success within two months.

This shouldn't be difficult!

But for me, the most challenging part is Martial Dao Ascension.

Jiang Ning's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

For Martial Dao Ascension, the Vital Energy needs to circulate throughout the entire body.

He immediately directed his Vital Energy into his right arm, his eyebrows furrowing again.

"It's only circulated about a third! Far from the Perfect Realm!"

"But according to the Fist Manual, when the Five Beasts Fist's five forms reach the Entry level, practicing the technique once can condense one strand of Vital Energy."

"However, when the technique reaches Proficiency, practicing it once can condense two strands of Vital Energy."

"For Minor Success, it's three strands!"

"And for Great Success, it's five strands!"

"There's still time left in the three months!"

"So, for now, grinding experience is the way to go."

(End of Chapter)

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