Chương 90: It's time to call me senior brother.

Chapter 90 It's time to call me senior brother (5k)

"You stood Xinran up last night, hehe, she's really angry!"

Upon entering the main hall, as soon as she reached Qin Rui's side, she covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Let her be angry, as long as my sister Qin isn't angry."

"Pooh!"

Qin Rui gave him a coquettish glare.

Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Honestly, it sounds great. Excellent!"

Qin Rui gave him a thumbs up.

"Thank you for the compliment. Actually, I have many other strengths..."

Zhao Ruitian said shamelessly.

I can't be bothered with you!

Qin Rui blushed and turned away.

"..."

Zhao Rui was taken aback. What happened?

"Rui-ge, Coach Zeng is looking for you!"

Just as he was wondering, a teammate ran over and called out to him.

Zhao Rui responded and walked over, only to see Zeng Hongyi scolding several freshmen.

Seeing Zhao Rui arrive, Zeng Hongyi said to him irritably, "You're here just in time. From now on, those kids will have an extra hour of practice after school! You'll supervise them!"

"Forehead……"

Zhao Rui looked at the group of people, only to find that they all had their heads down and remained silent.

"Coach, calm down. I'll definitely keep a close eye on things."

"You're only talking about them, not you? It's been so long since school started; at your pace, you should have passed Level 8 long ago. What's going on?"

"I heard you went to some kind of cultural performance last night. I think your mind isn't on training at all."

Zeng Hongyi was clearly in a bad mood and gave him a severe scolding.

Zhao Rui scratched his head and listened attentively.

After Zeng Hongyi finished reprimanding the team and left, Zhao Rui curiously asked the other team members.

"We didn't do well on the class test the other day."

One of the team members muttered embarrassedly.

These team members are not only members of the martial arts team, but also students of the martial arts academy.

At the start of the new semester, there is an opening test, mainly to see how well students have practiced during the holidays.

These students neglected their training, resulting in almost no improvement in their skills. Moreover, their palm techniques were sloppy, even inferior to some non-martial arts team members in the class.

It's not that they lack talent, it's just that they don't take it seriously.

Zeng Hongyi was already familiar with the teachers at the martial arts academy; he was an associate professor at the academy and also taught a certain subject.

Hearing about this, I was naturally very angry.

"Alright, let's do extra practice!"

After Zhao Rui shrugged and finished speaking, he gathered all the freshmen team members together and then personally guided them in practicing the Prajna Palm.

Early spring has passed, and the bare hilltop in Mingchan Courtyard is gradually beginning to sprout tender green leaves.

At this moment, in the small pavilion in the mountains, Cai Zhengyang was holding a guitar and playing it with a serious expression.

After experiencing the unique charm of excelling in both arts and sports, Cai, who longed to stand out from the crowd, became obsessed with playing the guitar.

"You seem to be having a pretty leisurely time?"

Amidst the melodious music, a figure suddenly appeared to Cai Zhengyang's left.

He was startled, immediately stopped fiddling with the keys, and stood up awkwardly, saying, "Senior Brother Gongye, you were looking for me?"

"I thought he was someone important, but I didn't expect him to also like these crooked and unorthodox things."

Gongye Lingchen did not give Cai Zhengyang much face, which made Cai Zhengyang's eyes show a hint of displeasure.

He couldn't help but secretly spit in his heart:

"What's with the attitude!"

"I can hold my own against you even at level eight. Once I reach level nine, I'll make you kneel down and call me grandpa."

However, he forced a smile and said, "In front of my senior brother, I am nothing. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask!"

Gongye Lingchen was very satisfied with his attitude, nodded and said, "That guy named Zhao Rui has been very arrogant lately. Take some time to teach him a lesson."

"Zhao Rui?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Zhengyang's face immediately contorted into a bitter expression. He wasn't afraid of even challenging Wang Dalong to a one-on-one fight.

However, when facing Zhao Rui, he became somewhat hesitant, always feeling that the kid was cunning and always holding back.

And they all restrained themselves.

Besides, at this stage, he can't beat them in a fight, so who's going to teach whom a lesson?

Is this pure, unadulterated masochism?

"What? You don't want to?"

Seeing that he was still hesitating, Gongye Lingchen couldn't help but feel displeased.

"Um, I can't beat him!"

Cai Zhengyang knew the importance of knowing when to back down and never being stubborn, so he immediately blushed and said.

"You can't beat him? He's only level seven?"

Gongye Lingchen's eyes widened slightly, his face filled with disbelief.

"It's true, he has a strange martial art that specifically counters my skills. Um, perhaps you could try looking for someone else, senior brother?"

Cai Zhengyang muttered to himself.

"waste!"

After Gongye Lingchen finished speaking, his figure flickered and he flew directly down the mountain path from the pavilion.

"Those who try to show off will get struck by lightning. May you trip and fall flat on your face!"

Cai Zhengyang peeked down the mountain at the disappearing figure and felt a little regretful. That bastard's lightness skill was indeed unique.

Turning his gaze away, Cai Zhengyang took out his phone and dialed Zhao Rui's number.

"Hello!"

Zhao Rui's voice came through the phone shortly after.

"Brother Rui, I have something to tell you. Senior Brother Gongye seems to be unhappy with you and wants to send someone to cause trouble for you!"

With sales so fast, Cai Zhengyang felt no psychological pressure at all.

Gongye Lingchen is already a senior in college, and he's only slightly better than me.

Zhao Rui is only a seventh-grade student, yet he has already surpassed me, and he's only a freshman. Anyone can tell which is more important.

"Oh, I see, thanks!"

"This is only to be expected. If others disagree, I admire you, Brother Rui!"

After expressing his "loyalty," Cai Zhengyang happily hung up the phone.

"Just wait and see what happens!"

……

Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own!

But in the end, it all comes down to people.

Zhao Rui had no idea what was wrong with that bastard Gongye Lingchen.

When I first joined the team last year, he gave me quite a hard time.

Now things are unclear, and they're setting obstacles for us again.

I suspect he has some psychological issues.

However, we need to deal with whatever comes our way. I'm currently lacking some advanced techniques. His Great Demon Subduing Palm is a great tool, as are things like the Star Shattering Palm.

If he doesn't behave, we'll copy everything.

The replication process had already been initiated, but because Ye Jingqiu ignored him, this guy took his anger out on himself.

This forced the copying process to be put on hold.

Ye Jingqiu?

Zhao Rui was taken aback. Could it be because of a woman?

He racked his brains for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what kind of entanglement or connection he had with Ye Jingqiu.

Women really are all trouble when they're beautiful!

Zhao Rui spat, and along with that, he lost all goodwill towards Senior Ye, who was usually as cold as an iceberg.

"Captain Zhao! Why do I always feel a bit clumsy when I try to execute this 'Weituo Standing on the Pestle' move?"

After thinking for a while, a team member came over and woke Zhao Rui from his deep thought.

"Let me see!"

Zhao Rui nodded and devoted himself to teaching the team members martial arts, just like when he first joined the team and learned from Captain Wang Zhe.

Perhaps Lao Zeng saw this in him, which is why he strongly supported him to be the team leader.

New people come in every generation, and the old people are replaced by new ones!

This instruction lasted for two hours.

The freshmen who had initially chosen Zhao Rui out of necessity due to his martial arts prowess are now truly convinced of his abilities.

Because Zhao Rui's understanding of the Prajna Palm has reached the point of seeing the big picture from small details.

When they offer guidance, their insights are always profound and to the point, always able to convey profound truths in subtle ways, leaving one with a sense of sudden enlightenment.

He had only been with the martial arts team for three months longer than the rest of them.

After demonstrating the Prajna Palm technique, Zhao Rui instructed everyone to practice diligently before swaggering towards Ye Jingqiu's team.

If you don't come, I'll go find your sweetheart!

You're all planning to trick me.

I'll still give you face.

At this moment, Ye Jingqiu was also instructing his team members on their training. Seeing Zhao Rui approaching, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Zhao Rui, is something the matter?"

Zhao Rui nodded and said, "Senior Sister, I'd like to spar with Senior Brother Gongye. His palm techniques are quite powerful, so I'd like to ask you..."

"You want to spar with him? What are you telling me!"

Ye Jingqiu's pretty face froze slightly, and she couldn't help but say something speechlessly.

"Um, I'm worried he might not agree. Senior sister, could you please help me by contacting him?"

Zhao Rui said shyly.

"Why do you need him? Can't you talk to someone else?"

Ye Jingqiu frowned and said.

"Indeed, only Senior Brother Gongye's Great Subduing Demon Palm offered some inspiration. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked Senior Sister for help."

"Okay, I'll ask him. I didn't see him come over today."

Ye Jingqiu had a good impression of Zhao Rui, so he nodded in agreement.

Zhao Rui wasn't in a hurry. He sat down on a chair nearby and quietly watched the others train.

A moment later, Ye Jingqiu walked over with light, graceful steps and said:

"He'll be here soon. I'll be the referee!"

"Thank you, senior sister. You are truly beautiful inside and out. In our team, you are the person I admire the most."

Although Zhao Rui's words were a bit of an exaggeration, they were indeed the truth.

Although Ye Jingqiu is cold-hearted, he is not a bad person; otherwise, he would not have offered to be the referee.

Why? It's because they're afraid that Gongye Ling Chen Fabiao might act recklessly.

Everyone tries to avoid this petty senior brother.

But Zhao Rui kept running into him.

"I don't like people who talk a lot of nonsense, and I don't want to hear it again!"

Ye Jingqiu's pretty face turned slightly cold as she spoke in a chilling voice.

"Forehead……"

Zhao Rui smiled but didn't say much. After all, they had known each other for half a year, and he knew what kind of person Senior Sister Ye was.

Now that they had made contact, Zhao Rui didn't disturb her teaching. Instead, he walked to the side and quietly waited for Gongye Lingchen to arrive.

About ten minutes later, Gongye Lingchen walked over with a gloomy expression.

"Zhao Rui, you've got some nerve!"

Upon approaching, his eyes flashed with a cold light, and he spoke in an icy tone.

"What do you mean by this, senior brother? I just want to spar with you and gain some experience."

Zhao Rui said indifferently.

"Okay, very good."

"Gongye Lingchen, if you are not pleased, then do not agree. It is just a friendly sparring match."

Ye Jingqiu walked over with her eyebrows slightly furrowed; she was actually somewhat dissatisfied with Zhao Rui as well.

Why provoke this "evil star" for no reason!

"Please, senior brother!"

Zhao Rui said with a smile.

"You'll see soon enough!"

Gongye Lingchen turned around and leaped onto the nearest arena.

"Thank you for your trouble, senior sister!"

Zhao Rui then looked at Ye Jingqiu and said.

"Don't be reckless!"

After Ye Jingqiu finished speaking, she gracefully flew into the arena, like a fairy descending to earth.

"What's going on? Why are Senior Sister Ye and Senior Brother Gongye on the arena?"

"Did Senior Brother Gongye and Senior Sister Ye have a falling out? If so, they don't need to go to the arena!"

"Could it be a friendly sparring match between the two?"

While everyone was lost in thought, Zhao Rui had already taken a step forward and flipped onto the arena.

The situation became clear instantly.

"Holy crap, it's Zhao Rui and Senior Brother Gongye!"

"Sparring or gladiatorial combat?"

"Could it be because of Senior Sister Ye?"

"Shh, you can tell at a glance that Senior Sister Ye is the referee. How could it be because of her? Senior Sister Ye isn't that kind of person."

Amidst the whispers of the crowd, on the arena, Zhao Rui politely said, "Senior brother, please!"

Gongye Lingchen narrowed his eyes, then suddenly opened them, revealing a flash of cold light. He then moved swiftly, his palms forming a three-pronged cross, and launched a fierce attack on Zhao Rui.

"The Great Demon-Subduing Palm? Perfect timing!"

Undeterred, Zhao Rui unleashed a powerful Prajna Palm strike, engaging Gongye Lingchen in combat.

Previously, he was only a beginner in Prajna Palm, and his Cloud Hands and Star-Picking technique was quite inadequate to deal with such exquisite palm techniques.

Now that he had mastered the Prajna Palm technique, he was naturally fearless.

The two exchanged blows, their energy surging outwards, causing even Ye Jingqiu, who was acting as the referee, to involuntarily circulate his internal energy to defend himself.

"How is that possible?"

Gongye Lingchen's eyes widened in shock. In such a short time, his Prajna Palm technique had already reached a high level of mastery.

In terms of power, it is in no way inferior to his own Great Subduing Demon Palm, and in some aspects, it is even more exquisite.

Seeing that the Great Subduing Demon Palm was ineffective, he suddenly changed his palm wind and used the Shattering Star Palm, a small and delicate grappling technique.

Zhao Rui took a step back unhurriedly, widening his stance. He pointed his fingers like a sword, the sword-like fingers slicing through the air like dragons and snakes, each move aimed directly at Gongye Lingchen's vitals.

"Taiyi Splitting Light Sword Technique?"

Gongye Lingchen had been competing for many years and was naturally familiar with this unique skill, so he was immediately taken aback.

He then sneered, "You're using a sword finger? Do you think your fingers are sharper than a sword?"

"Whether it's sharp or not, Senior Brother will know once he tries it!"

Zhao Rui lightly touched the ground with his feet, stepping on the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, his body turning rapidly, his sword fingers flicking in the air, and a burst of energy shot out.

Gongye Lingchen was greatly alarmed and hurriedly turned his head to dodge, barely managing to avoid it.

"罡气?"

His expression changed instantly, and he was no longer as arrogant as before.

Not only him, but all the team members who witnessed this scene were extremely surprised.

This also includes Ye Jingqiu, who was standing to the side.

"The qi has taken shape; this is not the Taiyi Splitting Light Sword Technique!"

"This is the Taiyi Sword Qi Technique!"

Ye Jingqiu narrowed his eyes slightly, and his steps, which were originally leaning towards Zhao Rui's side, unconsciously shifted a little towards Gongye Lingchen.

Since Zhao Rui wanted to subdue Gongye Lingchen in one fell swoop, he naturally wouldn't give him a chance to breathe.

As he moved, sword moves came out frequently, and as he turned and shifted, bursts of energy emanated from all directions, enveloping Gongye Lingchen.

Gongye Lingchen was furious. Although he was highly skilled, he did not have the method to form such qi.

Having no choice but to withstand several bursts of qi, they quickly engaged in close combat.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

Several bursts of energy tore through his clothes, causing him to sway, but they did not stop him from moving.

Gongye Lingchen unleashed a burst of power from his feet, rapidly closing in on Zhao Rui's side, and then unleashed the Great Subduing Demon Palm.

His imposing stance suggested he was determined to kill Zhao Rui with his bare hands.

Zhao Rui retracted his fingers and changed them into palms, focused his energy into his dantian, and suddenly pushed both palms out horizontally.

The four palms collided instantly, producing a deafening roar that echoed throughout the entire training ground.

However, Zhao Rui's skill was far inferior to his. When their palms met, Zhao Rui's body was immediately knocked back, clearly unable to withstand the surging force.

If Zhao Rui's Prajna Palm hadn't been so adept at maintaining momentum, he probably would have suffered some internal injuries from that single blow.

Gongye Lingchen was slightly startled upon seeing this, not expecting that he could withstand his full-force attack. Without thinking, he struck out with both palms again.

"You, a mere level seven, dare to challenge me in internal strength!"

Gongye Lingchen's face contorted with rage, as if he could already see Zhao Rui being injured by his palm strike, coughing up blood.

Even if I have to be punished, I will never back down this time!

"Level seven isn't enough, so what about level eight?"

A glint flashed in Zhao Rui's eyes, and five advancement points were instantly added to his body, causing his power to increase by five years.

A surge of internal energy instantly flowed into his body, flowing along the meridians of his arm and transforming into a powerful palm strike.

Gongye Lingchen felt an internal force no weaker than his own suddenly strike him, making his palm strike feel like hitting a wall.

Hard to shake!

"A breakthrough in the heat of battle? How is that possible?"

"Zhao, Senior Brother Zhao is too strong!"

"He actually fought to a draw with Gongye Lingchen, a ninth-level martial artist, in a palm strike contest?"

Those present stared in disbelief at the two fighting before them when they heard Zhao Rui's shout.

He looked completely incredulous.

However, just when everyone thought the matter was over, Zhao Rui suddenly shouted, "So what if it's level nine?"

Instantly, Zhao Rui's body surged with energy, and gusts of wind swept up, unleashing an immense force from his palm.

Like a roaring dragon, it instantly sent Gongye Lingchen flying through the air.

The powerful internal force enveloped his body, causing him to fall uncontrollably off the field.

The entire training ground fell silent instantly!

Everyone present seemed to be able to clearly hear the sound of their own breathing.

"Whoosh!"

Just then, a figure soared into the air, gently cupping and releasing her hand to deflect Gongye Lingchen's downward momentum.

They gently helped him up and landed him outside the arena.

The one who made the move was naturally Ye Jingqiu, who was watching from the sidelines.

"Let's stop here, Zhao Rui!"

At this point, Ye Jingqiu could also see that there must be a conflict between the two.

I originally thought Zhao Rui was no match for me and was planning to hold him off in the end, but I never expected that Zhao Rui would be able to break through in the face of battle.

And it's a breakthrough of two levels!

They defeated Gongye Lingchen in one fell swoop!

Her beautiful eyes looked at Zhao Rui, as if she were getting to know this junior who had only been in the team for less than a year.

Perhaps he is the most talented person in the freshman class!

Gongye Lingchen, his face deathly pale, clutched his chest with his right hand, which trembled slightly, and coughed twice.

His eyes were filled with horror; this psychological shock was far more severe than the internal injuries he had sustained.

"How is that possible?"

"How can you be so amazing?"

Gongye Lingchen murmured to himself.

"You flatter me, senior brother!"

Zhao Rui lightly touched the ground with his feet and instantly flew off the stage, landing outside the arena.

"You win!"

Gongye Lingchen's face was ashen. He glanced at Ye Jingqiu beside him, then turned away dejectedly, clutching his chest, and staggered out of the training ground.

The entire training ground remained silent.

All eyes were on Zhao Rui, but no one dared to speak first.

Even the usually arrogant Wang Dalong fell silent at this moment.

"Clap clap, it was just a friendly spar, it's over, go do whatever you were doing!"

Seeing this, Zhao Rui clapped his hands and said loudly.

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the freshmen team members, who had not yet recovered from the shock, bowed in unison and called out "Senior Brother".

In martial arts, those who reach the highest level come first!

(End of this chapter)