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Chapter 321 - 195 Martial Alliance_2

Chapter 321: 195 Martial Alliance_2

In groups of threes and fives, everyone chatted enthusiastically.

Some held secret martial arts manuals in their hands and discussed them animatedly.

There were also a few people debating something vehemently, their faces red and ears hot, none willing to concede to another.

"Tsk tsk, such a scholarly atmosphere!"

Upon seeing this, Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but laugh wryly.

Truth be told, he had thought the Martial Alliance’s exchange meeting would be a bunch of martial artists gathering together to fight with fists and feet.

He hadn’t expected that they were actually using their mouths to exchange ideas.

Fang Zhixing looked around but did not see Lu Yu.

He didn’t worry, simply stood near the wall quietly, and listened attentively.

"You’ve all got it wrong, the ’Dust Sand Skill’ was classified as a Giant Bear Series Technique more than a hundred years ago, after evaluation by Zheng Jingxiu and several other martial arts grandmasters. It’s not from the Spiritual Ape Series."

"So what if they classified it as such? Is it impossible for Zheng Jingxiu and the others to make a mistake? According to my research, there was a martial artist surnamed Wang decades ago who cultivated the ’Dust Sand Skill.’ Through his practical demonstrations in battle, it was confirmed beyond doubt to be a Spiritual Ape Series Technique."

"Which Wang surnamed martial artist, and what’s his background? Are you telling us that we should believe some obscure character over martial arts grandmasters like Zheng Jingxiu?"

"Why don’t the two of you stop arguing? Just find someone to cultivate the ’Dust Sand Skill,’ and then we can clearly determine what it is, can’t we?"

"Nonsense, who would waste years, maybe even decades, cultivating a martial art just to confirm its series?"

...

Fang Zhixing focused his mind and turned his head to listen to another conversation.

"The Red Flower Sect suffered heavy casualties this time, almost being exterminated."

"Yeah, a friend of mine is a disciple of the Red Flower Sect. He was luckier; he was visiting home at the time and avoided the catastrophe of the sect’s destruction."

"Aside from Red Flower Sect, I heard that Flying Eagle Sect also met its end, the entire sect slaughtered, wiped out completely!"

"Hmph, that’s the result of following the wrong leader! The Inspector and the Prefectural Governor engage in conflicts from afar, but it’s the little fish and shrimp who suffer."

"Exactly, it’s tragic! That’s why you mustn’t stand on the wrong side; otherwise, when disaster strikes, it happens overnight."

"Alas, living in the flourishing Great Zhou Dynasty of martial arts, I also considered joining a certain power at some point.

After all, if we want to stand out, there are only two paths: either serve as the court’s hunting dogs or act as the lapdogs of the powerful clans, but I finally chose to join the Martial Alliance. Looking at it now, my decision was right!"

"Lucky indeed, the biggest benefit of joining the Martial Alliance is the freedom it grants. Nobody can force us to do anything, and we don’t need to shoulder the risks of power struggles."

...

Several people sighed deeply, full of lament.

Fang Zhixing’s mouth twitched slightly, thinking to himself that if a few more traitors appeared in your Martial Alliance, your fate would be even worse.

"Eh, friend, you look unfamiliar. Are you new here?"

Suddenly, a man in green approached, cupped his hands with a smile, and said, "Let’s get acquainted, I’m ’Thunderbolt Hand’ Ning Huaixiu."

"I have heard of you."

Fang Zhixing returned the gesture, saying, "I am just a martial artist Fang Maofu, invited here but not yet a member of the Martial Alliance."

The man in green suddenly became enthusiastic, smiling, "So you are Brother Fang. Being invited here means you are already halfway to being a member of the Martial Alliance."

Fang Zhixing nodded and smiled, "Indeed, I do have the intention to join the Martial Alliance."

The man in green immediately grew more passionate, exclaiming, "That’s fantastic! You’re new here, so let me introduce you to a few friends."

He led Fang Zhixing around the hall, making introductions to everyone they met.

Everyone greeted Fang Zhixing with a respectful bow.

Fang Zhixing also took this opportunity to familiarize himself with the faces.

Moments later, Fang Zhixing and the man in green stepped out to the corridor outside to get some fresh air.

Fang Zhixing couldn’t help asking, "May I ask, Brother Ning, do we have any Nine Ox Realm experts within the Martial Alliance?"

"Of course!"

The man in green nodded gravely, "In reality, the Martial Alliance is an extremely large and scattered organization, with members across several states, including people from all over Dan State.

In Qinghe County, our leading brother is ’Beef Cutting Knife’ Lu Zonggang, and he indeed is a genuine Nine Ox Realm expert."

Fang Zhixing understood and pondered, "To be frank, I wish to learn more about the cultivation of the Nine Ox Realm."

He glanced around the hall and asked, "May I know which friend has a deeper understanding of the Nine Ox Realm?"

The man in green’s expression changed slightly, sensing something, and looked deeply at Fang Zhixing.

After hesitating for a moment, he pointed to an old man with white hair and spoke quietly, "That elderly gentleman there is Ji Fangcheng. His cultivation once reached the early stages of the Nine Ox Realm. Now, as he’s grown old and is in his twilight years, he is living out the rest of his days under the protection of our Martial Alliance."

Fang Zhixing’s spirits lifted, and he observed carefully.

He saw the white-haired old man was currently surrounded by many people, eagerly asking him for advice.

Fang Zhixing thanked him and walked over unhurriedly.

The white-haired old man was encircled by people, three layers deep both inside and out.

Fang Zhixing, as if not seeing them, squeezed through the crowd, pushing the people around him to one side.

The onlookers were shocked and turned to look.

The white-haired old man looked up, sizing up Fang Zhixing, then motioned, "Make a seat."

The people around caught their breath and promptly stood up to make room.

Fang Zhixing bowed and then sat down, smiling, "Master Ji, I am Fang Maofu, and I have come specifically to seek your guidance."

Ji Fangcheng replied amiably, "Honor’s all mine. I’m glad to share all that I know."

Fang Zhixing paused briefly, then asked in earnest, "I’ve heard that the Nine Ox Realm is also known as the Demon Transformation Realm. Why is that?"

Ji Fangcheng chuckled and responded, "Ordinary people become stronger through martial arts practice, gradually increasing their strength. Upon reaching the strength of nine oxen, one has basically hit a limit and cannot become stronger, at least not in the form of a human."