Chapter 1217: Suspense Meeting, Luo Qiqi

Shi Hao possesses formidable internal energy and prefers to overwhelm opponents with sheer strength in combat. While this easily defeats lower-level adversaries, it rapidly depletes his true qi when facing opponents of equal or higher cultivation, making it an unrefined combat method.

Staring intently at the combat platform, Hall Master Liao's lips were parched.

"The feather duster is fragile and breaks easily under pressure. Master Zhang made him use it to clean toilets, which was actually a way to teach him precise control over his strength and, by extension, his true qi. After cleaning tens of thousands of toilets in three days, his true qi control became incredibly refined and powerful, allowing him to achieve victory in one swift move!"

"As for Xiao Qin, his impatient nature required training to develop patience, which is why he was tasked with catching birds. The agile movements of birds, which are easier to catch while flying, also honed his flexibility."

"Lu Jianling was timid, so he was made to confess his feelings everywhere, even flirting with men. Although it was only three days, his courage and mental fortitude underwent a revolutionary change. His confidence skyrocketed in combat, and this seemingly small increase in self-assurance actually allowed his combat power to be unleashed beyond its normal limits."

"Dong Rui, despite being a genius of the Defense Hall, had a slight weakness in head cultivation. Falling headfirst from a tree trained his head's defense and also his courage. If he's not afraid of such falls, he'll naturally dare to charge head-on against opponents. The Defense Hall relies on an invincible physique and brute force; if they hesitate when facing an enemy, their combat power cannot be fully unleashed."

"Chen Xiaoxu is..."

As the battles continued, Hall Master Liao grew increasingly excited, his fists clenching tighter and tighter.

In the blink of an eye, over a dozen matches had taken place. Surprisingly, every single participant from the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion, whom they had initially thought stood no chance, won effortlessly, without a single loss!

Only then did they finally comprehend how formidable Master Zhang's training regimen was.

"He identified the flaws in each of these twenty combat masters and then used the simplest methods to refine them: cleaning toilets, swatting flies, catching birds... These actions might seem simple, but in reality, they embody the principle of 'great truth from simplicity,' allowing one to grasp the deepest martial arts principles from the mundane!"

Hall Master Xing's eyes lit up, and he finally understood.

Earlier, when he saw Master Zhang's training plan, he had been bewildered, thinking the other party was acting erratically. Now, he understood... it was truly incisive!

The combat masters of the Combat Master Hall, due to years of cultivation, had ingrained their martial techniques, combat awareness, and even reactions, making it almost impossible to change in just three days.

By having them set aside their martial arts and cultivation, and instead perform ordinary tasks, their minds completely relaxed. Then, with more practice, these actions naturally became instinctive!

For instance, when Shi Hao fought and haphazardly rubbed his palms, it wasn't intentional, but a habit formed from long hours of cleaning toilets.

"How ridiculous, I thought we were certainly doomed to lose this time..."

He shook his head with a bitter smile.

He had been filled with worry earlier, convinced that such training would lead to certain defeat. He never dreamed that Master Zhang already had everything under control!

No wonder he hadn't returned for three days and even had time to explore the Master Teacher Pavilion for fun... It seemed he had known all along that this training posed no issues.

A true expert's thinking was extraordinary, beyond what someone like him could fathom.

In an instant, Hall Master Xing's admiration for Master Zhang deepened, filled with reverence.

While he was excited, the three hall masters of the major Combat Master Halls, who had been incredibly arrogant just moments before, were now filled with anxiety, resembling wilted cucumbers.

They never imagined that this motley group of seemingly beggar-like combat masters would possess such formidable strength!

Not a single one of the combat masters they had painstakingly sought out was a match; they were all utterly overwhelmed!

What kind of situation was this?!

"Hall Master Xing, what exactly happened with your combat masters?"

Unable to hold back any longer, Hall Master Zhao Yi blurted out the question.

They had competed against each other for countless years and knew exactly the level of the opposing combat masters. The fact that none of their own men had won so many consecutive matches spoke volumes!

The Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion was no longer the weak entity it once was; it had become incredibly powerful.

"To be honest," Hall Master Xing replied, without concealment, "three days ago, Shi Hao and the others' combat power was still inferior to that of your geniuses. It was special training that transformed them and allowed them to reach this level of strength!"

"Special training? Three days of special training achieved this level of strength?"

"How is that possible?"

"Three days, such a short time! One might not even learn the simplest martial technique in that period!"

The three hall masters were full of disbelief.

Others cultivated for decades; what could be accomplished in three days? Perhaps one wouldn't even have understood a martial technique before the time was up.

"It was the president of the Xuanxuan Society, whom I mentioned earlier, who personally devised their training plan. He targeted each of their individual flaws for refinement, which is why they made such rapid progress..."

Hall Master Xing's face was filled with pride.

"The president of the Xuanxuan Society?" The three hall masters exchanged glances.

"Yes!" Hall Master Xing nodded. "Although he comes from a first-tier empire, his understanding of combat and martial techniques has reached an unbelievable level, far beyond what people like us can comprehend. It is precisely because of this that we are engaging in exchanges with the Xuanxuan Society, hoping to make our combat masters even stronger!"

"A master teacher from a first-tier empire, who simply provided guidance for three days, enabled them to achieve overwhelming victory and remain undefeated?"

Everyone still found it incredible.

Suddenly! Amidst their shock, they heard a commotion on the platform and excited shouts from countless people.

Looking up, they saw that the exchange battles had concluded. All sixty cultivators from their three major Combat Master Halls had been defeated.

This meant... all twenty spots in the selection had been claimed by the Qingyuan Empire Combat Master Hall, with none falling to the other side.

"This..."

Their mouths twitched uncontrollably; the three hall masters felt like they were going insane.

Before coming, they had expected to secure at least eighteen spots. They never anticipated... getting none at all!

All their combat masters were utterly defeated!

"Where is the president of the Xuanxuan Society? Could you take us to meet him? We also want to see the true strength of this person you've praised as 'rare in the heavens and nonexistent on earth'!"

Knowing their defeat was irreversible, the three hall masters held their breath. Hall Master Wei Qianshu couldn't help but speak.

"He... is not in the Combat Master Hall right now!" Hall Master Xing shook his head.

Master Zhang had gone to take the Master Teacher assessment for a seven-star rank, so it wasn't convenient for him to disturb him.

"Not in the Combat Master Hall? Then take us to the Xuanxuan Society! I want to see what kind of allure this organization from a first-tier empire possesses that has completely convinced you!" Zhao Yi said.

"This... alright!"

After a moment of hesitation, Hall Master Xing nodded.

Visiting the Xuanxuan Society wasn't a major issue.

Apparently, the members of the Xuanxuan Society also quite enjoyed hosting combat masters and conveniently beating them up.

Ignoring the cheers from the Combat Master Hall members, Hall Master Xing led the way. Before long, they arrived at the Xuanxuan Society's residence. Before they even entered, they saw a girl walking out.

"Miss Qiqi, these are the hall masters from the Combat Master Halls of the Chongyuan, Qianyuan, and Haohai Empires. They wish to have an exchange with our Xuanxuan Society. Are you free at the moment?" Hall Master Xing cupped his fists.

He recognized the young woman before him; it was Luo Qiqi, the strongest member of the Xuanxuan Society.

In just a few days, her cultivation seemed to have advanced again, having already broken through the peak of Saint realm first-tier and reached the early stage of second-tier.

"An exchange? Very well! Suppress your cultivation, and come at me, all of you!" Luo Qiqi turned around, raising an elegant eyebrow.

"This..." Hearing her tell them to come at her together, Zhao Yi's face showed displeasure: "We are hall masters of the Combat Master Halls, all reaching the Spirit Severing realm. Do you think you can defeat us just by having us suppress our cultivation?"

"Little girl, to reach this level of strength at such a young age, your talent is indeed good. However... even with talent, it's not a reason to be so arrogant!" Wei Qianshu also shook his head.

"In our youth, we could take on ten opponents ourselves. Although we're older and weaker now, it won't be easy to defeat us!" Liu Qinshan added.

"You can try!" Seeing that the three hall masters were unconvinced, Luo Qiqi smiled sweetly.

"Since Hall Master Xing praises your Xuanxuan Society so highly, let me see just how powerful you truly are!"

Seeing that the girl didn't care for their words, Zhao Yi stepped forward, suppressing his cultivation to the early stage of Saint realm second-tier.

The other two also suppressed their cultivations.

Zhao Yi instantly appeared before Luo Qiqi, like a giant dragon emerging from the sea, exuding immense pressure.

Despite suppressing his cultivation, as a Spirit Severing realm expert with a powerful primordial spirit, his every move still conveyed an irresistible force.

"Heh heh!"

Ignoring the pressure, Luo Qiqi's delicate figure moved. In the blink of an eye, she was before him, and with a flip and press of her palm, a surge of energy immediately neutralized his strength.

Zhao Yi swayed involuntarily, his pupils contracting.

When experts exchange blows, one can tell at a glance if their opponent is formidable.

This girl before him, at the same cultivation level, was actually stronger than he was!

No wonder she dared to be so arrogant.

"Hmph!"

His face darkened, devoid of any further contempt. Zhao Yi suddenly lunged forward, executing a martial technique, grabbing through the air, intending to capture the girl. However, he saw that she had already appeared before Wei Qianshu and Liu Qinshan, her delicate hands swirling as she struck.

Just as she had said earlier, she intended to fight one against three.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Under attack, the two hall masters could no longer hold back and had to retaliate. The four immediately engaged in combat.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Ten breaths later, Zhao Yi's face was flushed with embarrassment. Two palm prints marred his chest, merely tearing his clothes without harming his flesh; clearly, his opponent had held back.

Twenty breaths later, Wei Qianshu and Liu Qinshan also retreated several steps, speechless.

"We lost..."

The three simultaneously cupped their fists.

They had actually failed to defeat this girl even when working together. In the past, they would never have believed it, but now, it had truly happened.

If not for her holding back earlier, they would likely have been injured.

"May I ask... your name, esteemed one?" Having been defeated and thoroughly convinced, Zhao Yi looked over with a solemn expression.

Defeated by someone, one must at least know their name, otherwise it would be truly humiliating.

With her hands clasped behind her back, the girl raised her head and smiled softly, like a hundred flowers blooming.

"Xuanxuan Society, Luo Qiqi!"