You are not allowed to take my Gu Yuan.
He is mine. Chu Ling's small face turned red with anger as she read the comments online.
These little sluts were actually calling Gu Yuan "husband."
Wasn't this clearly provoking her? She immediately started to flame them.
Gu Yuan probably never expected that Chu Ling, who was gentle and quiet in reality, and whose face would turn bright red at the slightest touch, could flame ten, even twenty or thirty people online without falling behind.
Chu Ling let out a long sigh, finally driving away the little sluts.
She happily opened her phone's contact list and sent Gu Yuan a message.
"Gu Yuan, congratulations on making it into the top ten."
Gu Yuan's reply came quickly.
"Thank you, Chu Ling. But don't jump to conclusions before the final moment. It's possible that some contestant will challenge me and send me back down the ranks."
Chu Ling quickly typed out a reply.
"It's okay, Gu Yuan. I believe in you. I think you can definitely maintain this level, and even go further."
"Thank you for your blessings. I need to go cultivate. I'll find you in Tianyuan Yuan City after the competition ends."
"Okay." Chu Ling happily put down her phone. The anger she felt from arguing with the trolls had disappeared without her even realizing when.
Gu Yuan, with a smile on his face, put down his phone. He had returned to his dormitory and was starting to cultivate the third fierce technique of the "Seven Fierce Killing Fist."
This time, Gu Yuan planned to cultivate the strength-representing "Tuoshan Ox."
The Tuoshan Ox, as its name suggested, possessed the strength to bear mountains. It possessed the strength of a mountain-bearer.
Given the immense physique of fierce beasts, its strength still ranked among the very top.
The cultivation method for the Seven Fierce · Tuoshan was different from before. It tempered the entire body, so Gu Yuan needed to prepare a bathtub filled with water, sprinkle its vital blood into it, and then immerse himself in it.
Gu Yuan took out the vital blood of the Tuoshan Ox and sank his consciousness into his mind.
An image of a Tuoshan Ox carrying a huge mountain appeared in his mind.
One hoof strike shook the earth. Compared to the magnificent mountain on its back, its tiny body was less than 1/10000th of it. Yet, even so, the Tuoshan Ox moved steadily and firmly, step by step.
Suddenly, a yellow spiritual glow appeared on its back, and the towering mountain turned to dust. The majestic ox head turned and looked at Gu Yuan's divine soul.
Gu Yuan felt a gaze piercing through the image, carrying immense power, pressing down on his divine soul and making it constantly bend.
Gu Yuan gritted his teeth and held on with all his might. After an unknown period, the gaze suddenly vanished, and Gu Yuan's divine soul became extremely fatigued.
He gasped for breath, the feeling of the mountain pressing down on him had been so real. At the same time, the method for cultivating the Tuoshan style appeared in his mind.
Returning to reality, Gu Yuan took the small porcelain bottle containing the vital blood of the Tuoshan Ox and went to the bathroom. He turned on the tap and filled the bathtub. He noticed that the porcelain bottle of Tuoshan Ox vital blood was much heavier than those of the other fierce beasts. He opened the seal array, and a fragrant scent wafted from the bottle.
He couldn't help but inhale deeply, intoxicated, then poured it directly into the bathtub. A stream of golden vital blood flowed from the bottle and dripped into the bathtub, dyeing the water a faint golden hue.
Stripping off his clothes, Gu Yuan took a deep breath and slowly stepped into the bathtub. The moment he entered, he felt an infinite gravity in the water, making his body, bones, and muscles creak.
He was also puzzled as to why the water, which felt so heavy, didn't break the bathtub, and only seemed to affect the human body.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Gu Yuan began to circulate the method for absorbing Tuoshan's strength from the "Seven Fierce Killing Fist."
The vital blood, imbued with the power of the Tuoshan Ox, slowly permeated his pores, transforming into immense gravity that pressed down on Gu Yuan's bones, muscles, flesh, and internal organs.
Gu Yuan gritted his teeth, enduring the oppressive force, and quickly circulated the Tuoshan style from the "Seven Fierce Killing Fist," absorbing the contained Tuoshan power. His flesh, bones, and internal organs were constantly strengthened and compressed by this power, becoming more robust and powerful.
After a long time, the water in the bathtub had turned clear again. Gu Yuan exhaled a turbid breath and stood up from the bathtub.
His muscles were now tighter than before, imbued with greater strength. The price was a significant increase in weight.
Looking at the weighing scale on the floor, Gu Yuan showed a wry smile.
His current weight had reached an astonishing 400 jin.
Despite being only 1.8 meters tall and having a well-proportioned physique, who would have expected his weight to reach an astonishing 400 jin. Gu Yuan estimated that after being strengthened by Tuoshan's power, he could break through to approximately 20,000 jin.
Gu Yuan finally possessed the strength to contend with top-tier geniuses.
He decided to test out the Tuoshan power.
The Tuoshan power within his body began to circulate, and Gu Yuan's external body began to swell, his muscles bulging to twice their previous size. His clothes, which had been somewhat loose, were now stretched taut, and his muscle lines were very well-defined yet contained terrifying strength.
Gu Yuan felt the surging power within him. He clenched his fist lightly, and the air in his palm instantly burst, emitting a muffled thud.
He willed the Tuoshan power to dissipate, and his body slowly shrunk like a deflating balloon.
Gu Yuan rubbed his temples. Absorbing the will of the Tuoshan Ox had been quite mentally taxing.
He lay down on the bed to rest, intending to recharge his spirit for the top ten battle the next day.
There would be a tough fight tomorrow.
The night passed without incident.
The next day, at 8:00 AM, the stadium was filled with cheers.
Bu Yuan couldn't help but be surprised by the scene.
There were many more spectators than the previous day, and there were also many important figures and VIPs present.
Their mere presence exuded immense authority, and the combined auras of the powerful individuals dispersed the clouds in the sky.
From Gu Yuan's perspective, observing through the Dao Yun Heavenly Map, that viewing area was enveloped in golden vital energy, radiating infinite heat and masculine essence. Any weak demons or monsters that entered would instantly be annihilated.
Seeing the immense power they exuded, Gu Yuan felt a yearning and strengthened his resolve to become stronger.
He was determined to perform well today and make a good impression on these distinguished guests.
For instance, the enrollment teachers from the three super first-class martial arts schools.
Moreover, the rewards for the top ten were extremely generous, especially for the top three, who would have no shortage of cultivation resources in the Open Meridian realm, and even the True Qi realm.
Bu Yuan went to his seat. Only ten seats were left, and he was ranked ninth.
He sat in his seat, quietly awaiting the start of the competition. He didn't use the Dao Yun Heavenly Map to observe these top ten geniuses. One reason was that he didn't have enough Qi Essence points, and another was that these geniuses likely had destiny protecting them. If he rashly observed them, it might backfire and affect his performance.
"Good morning, audience! Welcome to the final top ten competition of the Zhongzhou Prefecture Martial Arts Examination," the host's enthusiastic voice echoed through the stadium.
"Without further ado, the competition format today will be the same as yesterday, with two contestants competing and one advancing. However, each contestant will have one final challenge opportunity to challenge another contestant for a higher rank."
"The match pairings will be selected by the system. So, let's go, young warriors, and we look forward to your spectacular performances."
As soon as the host finished speaking, two large screens in mid-air began to rapidly display the names of the ten contestants, and under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they slowly stopped.
At the same time, throughout the streets and alleys of Zhongzhou Prefecture, on the large screens in the squares, countless primary and secondary schools were watching this competition, as it determined the contestants who would represent Zhongzhou Prefecture in the National Martial Arts League.
This was a matter of hometown honor and an excellent opportunity for the contestants to achieve fame in a single battle.
"Let's see which two contestants will be the first to appear." As the host's voice rang out, the rotating names on the big screen began to slow down.
"The contestants for the first match are..."