Grinding to Become the Martial Saint of the Mortal World

Li Qing? 

Jiang Ning was surprised. So Senior Sister Li Qing was in the final stages of preparing to attain a martial rank. No wonder he hadn't seen her these past few days. 

He hadn't expected that Senior Sister Li Qing, who looked so young, was already on the verge of achieving a martial rank. 

It seemed that Senior Sister Li Qing was one of the candidates Wang Jin had in mind for his true disciples. 

"Junior Brother Jiang, what are you thinking about?" Cheng Ran's voice brought Jiang Ning back to the present. 

Then. 

Jiang Ning smiled. "I was just wondering how powerful that tiger will be in five days. It's four meters long, and one swipe of its paw must have the force of a thousand pounds, right?" 

"It does!" Cheng Ran nodded. "And more! That's why only those senior brothers who have attained a martial rank are qualified to fight that tiger! If we were to encounter it in the wild, the only thing we could do is shout to die a heroic death!" 

Hearing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but chuckle. 

Then, Cheng Ran's face lit up with excitement. 

"The Five Animal Forms are derived from the tiger, bear, ape, crane, and deer! In five days, by observing the tiger's power and posture, I might be able to grasp the form and spirit of the Tiger Form. Only by mastering both form and spirit can one reach major mastery in fist techniques!" 

"It's just a pity that we're too weak to step into the arena. If we could fight the tiger ourselves, we might be able to capture that elusive opportunity and push the Tiger Form to perfection!" 

"Once you reach perfection and condense the Fierce Tiger Force, you can unleash strength far beyond your limits, rivaling some mid-tier martial arts techniques!" 

At that moment. 

A man in white training attire, exuding an air of confidence, walked over. This was Xiao Peng. 

He was currently the absolute core figure in the front courtyard of the Canglang Martial Hall. 

In the minds of everyone present, Xiao Peng was the most likely candidate to join the Inspection Bureau in three months, achieving the leap into a higher status. 

Before possessing overwhelming strength, the importance of authority was undeniable. 

Moreover, the Inspection Bureau not only had authority but also martial arts techniques and precious medicinal resources. 

For anyone, this was a tremendous opportunity. 

As long as one could join, their martial arts journey would undoubtedly go further. 

Therefore, Xiao Peng's every move naturally attracted everyone's attention. 

As Xiao Peng approached, all eyes were on him. 

"What is Senior Brother Xiao Peng doing?" 

"I don't know!" 

"..." 

A few people whispered among themselves not far away. 

Xiao Peng walked past Jiang Ning and stopped in front of Cheng Ran. He smiled slightly. "Junior Brother Cheng, you're the only one in the martial hall who can match me right now. How about a spar?" 

Seeing Xiao Peng at this moment, Cheng Ran said coldly, "Fine. If you want to fight, I'll oblige." 

The two walked past Jiang Ning and arrived at an open area. 

At the same time. 

The crowd watching this scene grew excited. 

"Who do you think will win, Senior Brother Cheng Ran or Senior Brother Xiao Peng?" 

"I think Xiao Peng will win. Senior Brother Xiao Peng has achieved major mastery in the Tiger Form, giving him incredible explosive power. Plus, his Ape Form is at minor mastery, making him agile like an ape. His strength must be formidable!" 

"I disagree!" someone retorted. "Senior Brother Xiao Peng may have the advantage in fist techniques, but Senior Brother Cheng Ran has perfect Qi and Blood! With perfect Qi and Blood, his strength reaches five hundred pounds!" 

"A single punch from Senior Brother Cheng Ran, with his minor mastery of the Tiger Form, can unleash over two thousand pounds of force. As the saying goes, overwhelming force defeats skill. Senior Brother Cheng Ran has a natural advantage in this regard!" 

"Meanwhile, Senior Brother Xiao Peng only has great mastery of Qi and Blood, with a strength of over three hundred pounds. Even if he has the advantage in fist technique, the difference in strength is too great!" 

At this moment, in the front courtyard of the martial hall. 

Jiang Ning listened to the nearby discussions, secretly amazed. 

Senior Brother Cheng Ran, with perfect Qi and Blood, could unleash over two thousand pounds of force with a single punch. This far exceeded the limits of human strength in his previous life. 

He remembered a set of data. 

In his previous life, a boxing champion could deliver a maximum punch of around sixteen hundred pounds. 

Yet Senior Brother Cheng Ran, who didn't look particularly bulky, could unleash over two thousand pounds of force. 

"Is this the charm of martial arts? How terrifying must the legendary Martial Saint of Great Xia be?" 

Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a sense of longing. 

At this moment. 

Xiao Peng and Cheng Ran began their fight. 

Cheng Ran moved like a crane taking flight, swiftly closing the distance to Xiao Peng. 

"Good move!" Xiao Peng shouted. 

His body sank slightly, his feet arching like claws gripping the ground. 

In the next moment. 

Cheng Ran, charging like a tiger pouncing down a mountain, lunged at Xiao Peng. 

Xiao Peng, with his body slightly lowered, looked like a beast ready to strike. 

As their Qi and Blood surged. 

Roar 

Xiao Peng let out a tiger-like roar, and his low stance exploded into action. 

Both of them went all out from the start. 

At this moment, facing Cheng Ran, who had perfect Qi and Blood and superior strength and physique, Xiao Peng didn't choose to retreat. Instead, he met force with force. 

He chose to face Cheng Ran's strongest attack head-on. 

Thud 

A dull sound echoed as both figures were forced back. 

Xiao Peng retreated more than two zhangs, while Cheng Ran only retreated one and a half zhangs. 

However, Cheng Ran's eyes flashed with surprise. 

He hadn't gained much of an advantage in the direct clash, which was unexpected. 

After all, he had reached the level of perfect Qi and Blood, circulating it throughout his body. At this level, his strength started at five hundred pounds. 

Those born with immense strength could even reach seven or eight hundred pounds. 

Meanwhile, Xiao Peng's Qi and Blood were slightly inferior, only at great mastery, circulating through his limbs. His strength was over three hundred pounds. 

With such a significant gap in strength, the fact that the direct clash was so even could only mean one thing. 

Cheng Ran then spoke. "Senior Brother Xiao, it seems you're not far from perfect Qi and Blood, circulating it throughout your body." 

Xiao Peng smiled slightly. "I currently have a strength of over four hundred pounds. I'm not far from perfect Qi and Blood. Junior Brother Cheng, shall we continue?" 

"Of course!" Cheng Ran shouted. 

His body moved again, instantly closing in on Xiao Peng. 

Then, the two began to fight in earnest. As their fists and feet collided, dust was kicked up, and the friction between their sleeves and the air produced tiger-like roars. 

Not far away, Jiang Ning watched this scene, a glint of curiosity in his eyes. 

"Perfect Qi and Blood, circulating throughout the body, with a strength of five hundred pounds. Every move can unleash a thousand pounds of force. But it doesn't seem that strong?" 

After reaching minor mastery in Qi and Blood, Jiang Ning tested his strength. 

He could lift a two-hundred-pound stone lock with one arm, though a two-hundred-and-fifty-pound lock was still a bit challenging. 

This meant his strength was close to two hundred and fifty pounds. 

Although this was only half the strength of someone with perfect Qi and Blood, it didn't seem particularly exaggerated. From what he knew, the peak record in his previous life was someone lifting a little over three hundred pounds with one hand. 

In other words, his current ability to lift over two hundred pounds with one hand was already at a very high level. 

In his previous life, even a professional athlete would struggle to achieve this. 

After all, that record was set by someone born with exceptional talent, who had undergone rigorous, almost brutal training to push their body to its limits. 

At this moment, Jiang Ning felt that if he were to fight Cheng Ran or Xiao Peng, he could hold his own for a few rounds. 

In his current view, although Cheng Ran's strength was at least double his own, his agility was lacking, and his movements weren't fast enough. Meanwhile, Xiao Peng's movements were quick, and his limbs were as agile as an ape's, but his strength was much weaker, and his footwork was full of obvious flaws, appearing rough and unrefined. 

"No wonder Wang Jin said that practicing all five forms of the Five Animal Forms is the right path!" 

"Now that my fist technique has reached minor mastery and my Qi and Blood have reached minor mastery, my strength is close to half of Senior Brother Cheng Ran's, who has perfect Qi and Blood. This is the effect of the Bear Form! Moreover, practicing all five forms not only increases explosive power and speed but also makes footwork agile and flawless. It's truly an excellent foundational martial arts technique." 

"Now it seems I've underestimated my strength!" 

As he watched the two fight, this thought crossed Jiang Ning's mind. 

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