Lu Zhuxiao coughed lightly twice, interrupting the crowd's commotion.
Then he spoke:
"This class is specifically designed by the school for you to prepare for the Supernova Tournament.
It focuses on enhancing weapon skills for offense and defense, aiming to quickly improve your relevant response abilities.
This course does not include attack techniques. If any students are not skilled in weapon attack techniques and wish to learn, they can study on their own later.
Of course, I recommend that martial artists should still emphasize fist skills, and wait until becoming part of a martial arts family to address their weaknesses."
Weapon attack techniques are not like fist skills, where improvement in practice can induce the birth of new Qi Blood.
It's similar to body techniques, just a skill-based martial arts.
Meng Chuan had no plans to learn; sometimes he was even more extreme than some martial artists, preferring the visceral thrill of strength in every punch.
The most crucial thing is.
He currently couldn't afford weapons with the money in his pocket.
Even slightly better alloy weapons could cost from six to nearly seven figures.
Master Luo did have a powerful little golden spear, far more formidable than the precious sword in Meng Jiaolong's hand.
But he didn't know how to use it...
Such a tiny thing, without controlling it with True Qi, would you grip it and poke with your fingers?
What Meng Chuan didn't know was that Luo Guanyun had already sold the little golden spear...
"The research institute said the [Steel Bone] is about to be upgraded, which is much stronger than any alloy weapon."
Steel Bone is the latest version of the [Demon-Banishing Weapon].
Though not surpassing True Martial, in terms of durability and functionality, it far exceeds alloy weapons.
But as the saying goes: an inch longer is an inch stronger.
Steel Bone is a glove, compared to precious swords and sabers, or even meteor hammers, it is certainly at a disadvantage.
Coming back to his senses, Lu Zhuxiao continued speaking:
"This time, the Supernova Tournament allows the use of weapons, but it does not include [True Martial]. Meng Jiaolong, put away your sword!"
Meng Chuan breathed a sigh of relief. Not allowing any unfair advantages, that's manageable; if he can't dodge, he'll just take it head-on.
After thinking a bit, he felt the organizing committee was indeed considerate.
"There are a lot of second generation martial artists like Meng Jiaolong. If Zheng Zhenzhen pulls out her sixth-generation True Martial grandmaternal weapon, what chance do others have?
I can withstand alloy weapons, but whether opponents can withstand my Iron Fist is uncertain..."
On the side, Meng Jiaolong heard Teacher Lu mention his name and had no choice but to put away the precious sword.
"Good, today we'll mainly discuss the characteristics of various weapons.
And how to guard against them when facing such opponents.
Before that, I'll first lead you to systematically study."
With that said, Fu Long's alloy staff flew into his hand with a single gesture.
"Of the hundred weapons in the world, each has its own 'character.'"
"Take this staff, for instance. It belongs to the type of a thick and honest person; every swing is solid, substantial, yet hard to fatally wound. The advantage is it's easy to get started with; after a month's practice, you could call yourself a beginner."
"Then this sword, for example, is like a gentleman's conduct, focusing on thrusting rather than slashing; in exchanges, it's open and straightforward..."
After the explanation, Meng Chuan listened with keen interest.
Lu Zhuxiao asked:
"Meng Chuan, will you still use those gloves in the competition?"
Meng Chuan nodded.
Lu Zhuxiao nodded back and said:
"That's fine, this time the competition allows the use of demon-banishing weapons,
I guess you probably haven't learned the weapon attack techniques. Forcing yourself to handle blades and spears would be detrimental to your own strength.
Later on, I'll teach you some techniques for dealing with long weapons with short hands,
combining with your hard body skills, you have a chance to make it into the top ten."
"Thank you, Teacher Lu."
Meng Chuan felt that along his path, he had indeed encountered many benefactors.
After class, Zheng Zhenzhen came looking for him again, but Meng Chuan chose to avoid her.
...
Later that night.
With Luo Guanyun returning to Yong'an, the streets and alleys were decorated with colorful flags and banners, welcoming his return.
[Welcome Martial Arts Grandmaster Luo Guanyun, Honorably Returning to Yong'an]
In ancient times, a Martial Arts Grandmaster was already the pinnacle of human achievement, the ultimate realm sought by millions.
Even in the modern era of flourishing Qi Blood martial arts,
such a master is still one in a million; each grandmaster is the ultimate pillar of this city.
Therefore, it's normal to have such grand displays.
"Congratulations, Master, on attaining the Martial Arts Master level; may you live as long as the heavens!"
Meng Chuan hadn't seen his master for a long time. Upon meeting again, he felt that Master Luo seemed to look much younger.
"You little rascal, speaking in slick phrases, are you aiming for a postgraduate exam?"
Luo Guanyun appeared radiant and spirited. The moment he saw his disciple, he played a surprise attack.
——Dong!
The sound of fist bones colliding resonated in the night, forcing Meng Chuan to take three steps back to steady himself.
Then he lunged forward to initiate close combat, and as the Qi Strengths collided, the room erupted like a dust storm.
In an instant, the two separated.
Luo Guanyun smiled and praised:
"You did well, you haven't been slacking off lately."
Luo Guanyun's action was to probe Meng Chuan's Qi Blood.
A grandmaster could already deduce a rough range of Qi and Blood Value based on slight Qi and blood vibrations.
He estimated that Meng Chuan's Qi Blood was about 150 points.
"Not bad at all, have you mastered the Five Elements Qiankun Fist?"
Meng Chuan nodded, Master Luo indeed had keen eyes.
[Five Elements Qiankun Fist: Mastery (18%)]
"Good, hahaha, the Grandmaster Class should be a sure thing.
Let's go eat, your master's wife has already booked a restaurant."
Luo Guanyun put his arm around Meng Chuan's shoulder, and the two walked out together.
When he put his hand on him, he realized how solid Meng Chuan had become...
"You've been enjoying training hard skills, aiming for bodybuilding development?"
Luo Guanyun joked.
Meng Chuan shook his head helplessly.
He had no choice, maybe getting bigger muscles was also a kind of talent.
At the dining table, Meng Chuan was eating with his master and mistress.
After a few rounds of dishes, he suddenly remembered today's main topic.
"Master, I've recently been practicing a new hard skill, it's very powerful, I suggest you try it too."
"Oh? What hard skill?"
Luo Guanyun was quite curious, this was the first time his disciple was recommending a cultivation technique.
With the lightning technique being unusable, he happened to be lacking in methods.
"Doma Iron Crotch Skill."
"What!"
Luo Guanyun suddenly lifted his head, seeing his wife cover her mouth and laugh secretly.
He shouted angrily:
"I'm still young and vigorous, no need for it!"
"Master, I didn't mean it like that..."
...
After dinner, the three of them strolled back to Huayun Prefecture.
In the private martial arts chamber.
With no outsiders around, Meng Chuan went straight to the point:
"Master, has the drawback of the lightning technique been resolved?"
Luo Guanyun's expression remained calm as he shook his head.
"Alright then."
As he had expected, he wasn't disappointed.
Luo Guanyun picked out the important parts and told Meng Chuan about his experiences in Japan.
Meng Chuan's first feeling after listening was that it was indeed fortunate to grow up in Great Chu.
"Japan not only has the Parasite Association causing trouble, but also various cults similar to the Demon Summoning Hall are rampant over there.
They worship some Celestial Demons, treating them as so-called [True Gods] to deceive the masses."
Meng Chuan was startled upon hearing this, it seems sometimes the news isn't lying, the neighbors really live in rather desperate circumstances...
The cults similar to the Demon Summoning Hall, the beliefs they advocate, are all associated with some powerful Celestial Demons, unrelated to existing religions.
The emergence of these cults is inseparable from the Demon Nest.
Therefore, in the previous operation, Officer Long Jiu aimed to uproot the Demon Summoning Hall's Yong'an branch, with the key being the extermination of the [Jiao Demon].
Unfortunately, with too many Demon Nests, the Jiao Demon worshiped by the Demon Summoning Hall is just the tip of the iceberg.
To eradicate their nationwide influence will take a long journey.
"Long Jiu has told me, even though the Demon Summoning Hall has been kicked out of Yong'an, the undercurrents are still turbulent beneath the surface, so we must not be careless in normal times."
Meng Chuan nodded, reassured that he's definitely done his part, just stay cautious.
Not just him, even his uncle and aunt, Meng Chuan often reminded them.
To wear protective clothing when going out, and to have deliveries placed at Huayun Prefecture's butler department for confirmation before signing.
Both Meng Yongzhi agreeably listened to their nephew's advice.
Nowadays, Meng Chuan is quite a figure among the new generation in Yong'an City.
Many secrets his uncle and aunt are not privy to, it's never wrong to listen to the young ones.
Luo Guanyun jokingly asked:
"Have you been stirring up trouble with folks recently?
The old invincible one from the Lin family heard I became a Grandmaster, and keeps clamoring to take you along to atone."
Meng Chuan then realized, Lin Yue, huh.
With many things going on recently, he almost forgot about that kid.
[Wugen Sheng] has great potential, Meng Chuan noted it down quietly.
"That kid really hates me a lot, given the chance, it's best to eliminate him completely for peace of mind."
Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan also talked to Master Luo about recent events.
Because he's going to participate in the Supernova Competition, it seems like he's had some conflicts with others.
Luo Guanyun was very pleased, patting his shoulder and saying:
"Exactly, damn it, martial artists must compete!
Don't worry, master is your biggest support, just go for it!"
He understood that Meng Chuan seemed to have clashed with the Zhou family and Zheng family in Yong'an City.
A branch of Zhou Sheng, and a vassal of Celestial King Zheng's Zheng family.
To such strong individuals, this issue isn't as big as deciding what to eat for lunch.
Moreover, nothing has happened to his disciple, evidently the adversaries also understand sense; matters between juniors should be settled by them.
Luo Guanyun cautioned him:
"Don't worry, Chuan'er, it's the modern society with a city-wide sky net surveillance coverage,
there's no such thing as coming back after hitting the younger ones. Just focus on training."
Although his disciple also had a competitive streak, Luo Guanyun still advised him just in case, fearing he might act timidly.
Meng Chuan nodded to show understanding, but actually, he felt a wave of fear inside.
"Almost forgot about the sky net, originally wanted to find a time to deal with Lin Yue, how careless..."
Nowadays, it's a society governed by law; random killings without reason, even for Martial Arts Family members, will be judged fairly.
Can't plead tearfully behind bars to the judge later.
"I crippled him on the stage, fearing his revenge afterward, so I acted to kill him."
Luo Guanyun said everything he had to, then seriously added:
"Start training again from today, come, let's practice fist skills!"
"Coming!"
Once they started fighting, they forgot the time, only stopped when Ren Ping interrupted them at one in the morning.
Ren Ping was also particularly pleased today, having previously checked and found that the Thunder Seed in Luo Guanyun's body had indeed settled down.
It was rare for the master and disciple to meet today, fighting a bit longer was also due to their enthusiasm.
Seeing Mistress interrupt, Meng Chuan suddenly felt how fast time flew.
Luo Guanyun spoke:
"Let's go to sleep first, continue tomorrow."
Meng Chuan nodded, said goodbye to them both, and took a few steps back home.
He forgot one thing, having forgotten to show the strength of the Doma Iron Crotch to his master.
No big deal, will do it tomorrow!
Back home lying on the bed, Meng Chuan quietly recalled his master's state today.
"Master seems to be hiding something from me..."