The heir of the Cyan Dragon Sect was injured and unable to appear, while Zhao Xuanqi was still in peak condition.

The outcome of the match was self-evident.

Zhao Xuanqi had gained the upper hand; the heir of the Cyan Dragon Sect was no match for him!

This result immediately caused the Martial Artists from all over who had gathered in Jinmen to break into fervent discussion, becoming the talk of the town. The Cyan Dragon Sect—lofty, mysterious, and highly revered in the civilian Martial Arts Realm—had suffered a defeat at the hands of Zhao Xuanqi, once again proving his incredible strength.

When some of the local Jinmen populace overheard these conversations, they would often cast slightly disdainful glances.

'Country bumpkins, the lot of them. They haven't seen anything. How could a minor little sect like the Cyan Dragon Sect possibly be a match for the Hundred Beasts Fist Qilin? Even if the Eight Kings showed up, he'd knock them all flat.'

In the hearts of the Jinmen populace, this was Zhao Xuanqi's standing; his strength was already on par with the so-called Eight Kings.

A full two days and one night passed before Zhao Xuanqi received news that Wang Sea had awakened.

He had only knocked his opponent out, not dealing a truly heavy blow, so he suspected the long time it took for him to wake up was likely related to the ability he had used.

The moment he received the news, he headed for the room where Wang Sea was staying.

Seeing Zhao Xuanqi again, Wang Sea's expression was somewhat complicated.

He had always considered himself exceptionally talented, but now he had been thoroughly defeated by a young man nearly ten years his junior—someone not much older than his own junior brother, Zhu Yuanfei. That immense feeling of disparity surged up in his heart once more.

However, he was no ordinary man and quickly composed himself.

"Zhao, you are so young yet possess such transcendent strength. I have been a fool, showing off my meager skills before a master. Please forgive my audacity."

Wang Sea clasped his hands and said to Zhao Xuanqi.

"Enough of that. Your Cyan Dragon Sect wouldn't have come looking for me just to test my strength."

Zhao Xuanqi asked, getting straight to the point.

"Indeed. In that case, I won't beat around the bush either. My most important reason for coming was to determine whether you, Zhao, practice the Holy Beast Fist. After our battle, I have an answer to that question, but it has only raised more doubts," Wang Sea said.

"What doubts?"

Zhao Xuanqi asked.

"According to my sect's ancient records, the Holy Beast Divine General of old did not pass down the complete Holy Beast Fist. If it's not an inconvenience, Zhao, could you tell me where you learned this Fist Technique?"

Wang Sea asked.

'The Holy Beast Divine General didn't pass down the complete Fist Technique back then? It seems the Cyan Dragon Sect truly knows many secrets.'

"I'm sorry, but I can't explain the origin of this Fist Technique, nor can I make it clear. If you must have an explanation, you can assume I received it in a dream," Zhao Xuanqi said after a moment of thought.

'Life is like a dream. Perhaps my past life really was just a dream.'

"In a dream?"

Wang Sea was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but a look of relief soon spread across his face, as if he believed Zhao Xuanqi's explanation.

"The Holy Beast Divine General's Martial Dao was All-Pervading, reaching a realm beyond comprehension. Some say that in the Martial History of the Divine Land, the Primordial Dragon Emperor—who extinguished the Six Nations, established order from chaos, unified the Divine Land, and set an unprecedented historical course—was the strongest Divine General of all time. But that's not true. The strongest Divine General was, without a doubt, the Holy Beast Divine General."

"We once speculated that the Holy Beast Divine General did not fail to pass down the Fist Technique, but rather passed it on through some unknown method, waiting for a fated person to receive it. For it to be transmitted through a dream after several millennia... only the Holy Beast Divine General could possess such a method. But if it's you, Zhao, then you are indeed worthy of this Fist Technique."

Wang Sea spoke without any trace of jealousy. Even with the legacy of a legendary Fist Technique, not just anyone could master it, let alone reach such a realm at an age as young as Zhao Xuanqi's.

"I also have a question. I have experienced your fist technique's ability, and it seems to be related to the Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints. Those nine acupoints cannot be opened by ordinary people. How does your Secret Technique train them? Could you reveal a thing or two?"

Zhao Xuanqi asked.

"You have a sharp eye. The Cyan Dragon Dharma Aspect is indeed related to the Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints. This is a closely guarded secret of my sect, but as the successor to the Holy Beast Fist, you are naturally qualified to know. The method for cultivating these nine acupoints relies on 'external objects.' If you are truly interested, you can find the time to accompany us to the Cyan Dragon Sect Secret Land. You will learn everything then,"

Wang Sea said.

"To the Cyan Dragon Sect Secret Land? When can we set out?" Zhao Xuanqi said. He didn't press the matter, understanding that some things couldn't be explained in just a few words. He knew a trip to the Cyan Dragon Sect was now essential.

"We can leave whenever you're ready, of course. However, Zhao, you shoulder heavy responsibilities. I'm afraid you won't be able to leave anytime soon," Wang Sea said with a smile, before his expression turned serious. "This time, the world situation has shifted. The Neon Wokou are invading from the south, and the Divine Land faces a great crisis. In the past, the Holy Beast Divine General led the Human Race of the Divine Land to drive out the Exotic Beasts and turn the tide of destiny, giving rise to our current civilization. We of the Cyan Dragon Sect carry on the will of the Holy Beast Divine General. When the world is in turmoil, we emerge to support the true authority of the Divine Land. Since you, Zhao, are now the successor to the Holy Beast Divine General, it is only natural that we place ourselves under your command and become members of the Martial Arts Association. We hope you will accept us."

"If you are willing, the Martial Arts Association will certainly not refuse. In three days, you will represent the Cyan Dragon Sect at the martial banquet. After the banquet, once the general situation is settled, I will make the trip to the Cyan Dragon Sect with you."

Zhao Xuanqi nodded. He would naturally not refuse the Cyan Dragon Sect's offer to join.

Although the successors of this sect were few, each one was a top-tier master of unfathomable depth. With their addition, the Martial Arts Association would be, as if adding wings to a tiger, likely becoming the most powerful force in the Divine Land beneath the eight great Warlords.

「Three days later.」

Jinmen was decorated with lanterns and colorful banners. A great banquet was laid out, stretching across three entire streets, and Longwu Square was bustling with extraordinary excitement.

Masters from over three hundred Martial Arts Schools across the Divine Land had gathered, with the number of Martial Artists exceeding five thousand. Among them, aside from Wang Sea of the Cyan Dragon Sect, a total of three other Harmony-level masters from the civilian Martial Arts Realm also participated in the martial banquet.

On Longwu Square, the crowd swore a blood oath and, under the slogan "Promote Martial Arts, Strengthen the Nation, Strengthen the People," officially established the World Martial Arts Conference.

As the strongest individual in the civilian Martial Arts Realm, Zhao Xuanqi became the president of the World Martial Arts Conference. The Three Elders and the Cyan Dragon Sect's heir, Wang Sea, were appointed vice presidents, while the remaining Harmony-level masters served as standing council members.

Now, within the World Martial Arts Conference, there were a total of six Harmony-level powers, including Wang Sea, Zhao Xuanqi, and the Three Elders. In terms of the strength of its masters alone, it could almost be compared to the major armies!

Furthermore, beneath the various schools, there were tens of thousands more Martial Artists!

In an instant, the World Martial Arts Conference became the center of attention in the Divine Land, its prestige momentarily unmatched.

However, the fame from the establishment of the World Martial Arts Conference did not last long. Just three days after the martial banquet concluded, a declaration of resistance against Neon was issued in Shangjing, personally read and promulgated by Yuan Tianhao, the Military Commander of the Beidou Army and Grand Marshal of the Divine Land.

This declaration harshly condemned the southward invasion by the Neon Influence and the Chengtian Army. It stated that the Beidou Army would resist the Neon invasion with its full might, that Yuan Tianhao, as Grand Marshal of the Divine Land, would soon personally travel to the Northern Territory battlefront to oversee operations, and it called upon all patriots throughout the land to join the war of resistance against Neon.

The release of the declaration was tantamount to a direct declaration of war on Neon. Yuan Tianhao's unyielding spirit instantly sent the morale of the Divine Land's populace soaring and simultaneously won the Beidou Army immense prestige among the common people.

The Divine Land had been oppressed for too long. It needed a victory to boost morale and show all its people that their nation was second to none.

Swept up by the tide of public opinion and the momentum of the situation, the other armies, regardless of their own opinions, could only issue statements expressing their full support for the Beidou Army's actions.

All sectors of society also responded in kind. For a time, and in a departure from his previous life, the will to fight back against Neon's aggression became the dominant sentiment throughout the Divine Land.

After all, the history of this world was different from his past life. Moreover, with the existence of Martial Artists, a martial spirit was on the rise, and the people's courage and vigor were flourishing.

And, honoring their prior agreement, Zhao Xuanqi and the members of the Martial Arts Association publicly announced that they would contribute to the fight against Neon and help revitalize the Divine Land.

However, at the same time they were making this declaration, Zhao Xuanqi and Wang Sea had already secretly departed from Jinmen.

'He would definitely go to the front lines in the Northern Territory to face Neon's masters, but before that, he needed to visit the Cyan Dragon Sect and learn the secrets of the Holy Beast Divine General.'

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