Chapter 1626: Chapter 76: Head Disciple of the Unmatched Management Division

“If one seeks merely the art of Soul Casting, why travel a thousand miles to Longzhou!”

Feng Shixing declared in a loud voice, “This time, Feng has come to request the Academy to tailor-make a martial path that ensures one does not sink into obscurity within the Fierce Realm.”

For most warriors born into situations like Feng Shixing’s, the Mortal Realm is typically the peak of both reputation and combat prowess.

In this realm, even the favored descendants of a sect, the heirs of holy lands, and solitary cultivators can rely on an indomitable spirit borne from a decade of bitter hardship and cold contention to fight for victory or defeat.

But after transcending the Mortal Realm, the disparities in cultivation methods become greater than that of heaven and earth. Unless one awakens a Heaven-level Bloodline, even the most dazzling solo cultivator at the Mortal Realm will eventually become mediocre in the subsequent realm.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to revert, and those who have enjoyed the aura of glory at the Mortal Realm will eventually become disheartened in the Fierce Realm.

Unable to accept being surpassed then left far behind by other warriors deemed inferior, some choose to flee, refusing to break through and stubbornly remain at the Mortal Realm.

It’s as if by not breaking through, they can remain at the pinnacle of martial arts within that realm.

But in the end, one must face reality. The rise of Tiger and Leopard Hall has already attracted covetous looks from all directions. If Feng Shixing does not breakthrough, he will be compelled by stronger opponents one day.

Indeed, there are not many noble families as easy to deal with as the He Family of Yancang.

Not just for himself, but also for his family, Feng Shixing must break through to a higher realm as soon as possible.

Therefore, when the news of the Unparalleled Academy reached Yancang, this lord of Ningxiang Road almost hesitated for nothing before setting sail, because for him, Unparalleled Academy was already the least restrictive option amongst the many powerless choices.

Moreover, this is the dojo of a Void Grandmaster. Birds of a feather flock together, and Unparalleled Academy couldn’t possibly be all name and no substance.

Ningxiang Road’s Tiger and Leopard looked directly at Tang Luo with fiery and earnest eyes.

‘A bit interesting.’

Feeling Feng Shixing’s yearning, Tang Luo knew the man had come for him. After sizing him up, he asked, “I heard you have mastered Boxing Intent?”

“Didn’t expect Dean himself to know of Feng’s…”

“Throw a punch.”

Tang Luo raised his left arm, opened his palm, and calmly directed it at Feng Shixing, “With all your might, give it your best punch.”

“How could Shixing dare to strike the Dean.”

The man humbly bowed his head, waving his hands again and again, yet the Spiritual Power within him was already in motion, stance ready, the power of his feet firm on the ground, as Spiritual Energy flowed through his veins. With the sound of his voice falling, his bones crisply crackled like firecrackers.

“Bang”

With his back foot pressing off the ground, Feng Shixing sprung forth like an arrow from a bow, exhibiting the ferocity of a leopard’s charge, embodying the rushing force of a tiger and leopard.

His waist sank and his arms tightened, the punch thrown with the intensity and ferocity of a cannon whip, while the Spiritual Power erupting from his body formed the shapes of a tiger and leopard, aggressive and wild.

“Roar!”

The Black Tiger flicked its claws, the Golden Leopard beat the stones; Feng Shixing’s fighting spirit blazed like fire, his fists thrusting forward in unison, showcasing the strongest Spirit Arts among his Tiger and Leopard Fists.

The dual force with unmatched might wrapped around his fists, and with an unstoppable fierceness, his blows landed onto the man’s open palm.

“Plop~”

Instead of the roaring shattering of mountains as expected, the simultaneous strike with both fists was like hitting cotton, and the Tiger and Leopard Fist Intent, merged with Spiritual Power, vanished like bubbles in the sun.

“How… How is it possible!”

Feng Shixing of course knew the disparity between his own prowess and that of the Dean’s was as vast as heaven and earth, and wouldn’t lose his composure regardless of how the other dispelled his attack.

But what happened before his eyes was somewhat beyond his comprehension. The contact between fist and palm let him feel as if his own punch’s force and intent were absorbed by the opponent’s body.

…Absorbed?

Could it be that Spirit Arts could also be digested by a cultivation body?

If so, how powerful must the opponent’s cultivation body be?

Having engaged with formidable fighters from the Fierce Realm multiple times, Feng Shixing gazed at Tang Luo, lost in shock for a long while.

“That’s enough.”

Tang Luo, unlike the complacent Xu Lao, naturally could not feel the other’s astonishment. This was not his way of showcasing martial prowess either. Letting Feng Shixing throw a punch was just to confirm a certain conjecture.

“Not bad.”

Lowering his right palm, Tang Luo said somewhat unexpectedly, “To think that you could develop Boxing Intent with just a remnant piece of an ancient body refining secret method… Your talent is truly somewhat noteworthy.”

“Remnant piece?”

Feng Shixing regained his senses, “Tiger and Leopard Fist is our clan’s martial arts heritage, not some remnant piece!”

“Then aren’t you curious why this Yellow Rank Tiger Form is specialized in bone training, Leopard Form in strength training, yet none cover cultivation of essence, energy, or spirit?”

Tang Luo smiled, “If you wish to ascend, you need to know where the root is from, where the might originates. You possess decent talent; The Academy can customize a curriculum for you!”

“…Thank you, Dean!”

If the punch just now made him admire Tang Luo’s cultivation, the fact that the other pointed out the shortcomings of the Tiger and Leopard Fist was a pleasant surprise.

This let Feng Shixing simultaneously marvel that he had come to the right place while also beginning to worry about the practical aspects.

“Just not sure about the… tuition fee.”

“It’s waived.”

“What?”

“The first student of the Unparalleled Academy’s Business Division is exempt from the tuition fee.”

Tang Luo turned and spoke indifferently, “Follow me.”

…

The first one to clip the crab did so unexpectedly, and only after the dean took Feng Shixing into the inner hall did the crowd below come to their senses, scattering in all directions.

As intelligence personnel, their mission in Unparalleled City was to investigate the details of Unparalleled Academy. Having waited for so long and finally seeing light, how could they not be excited?

In a moment, countless messages were sent out from the docks of Red Cloud Mountain, with pigeons and Spirit Birds ascending in droves.