Ye Qingzhou's thoughts raced, and he began to simulate the Fire Technique and Mountain Technique in his mind, comprehending the enhancement these two basic stances had on his body.

The Mountain Technique focuses on the Mountain's Inner Breath, which, with the increase in skill level, can continuously and efficiently enhance the strength of a Martial Artist's bones. At the same time, it also enhances physical capacity and endurance, similar to the principles of aerobic exercise.

In contrast, the Fire Technique is centered on the Fire's Inner Breath, improving muscle strength and explosive power, akin to the principles of anaerobic exercise.

"The divine power realm represented by the Fire Technique refers to burning emotions, using the seven emotions and six desires as fuel to unleash power beyond limits."

"Then, what does the divine gang realm represented by the Mountain Technique signify?"

"Gang refers to the four alignments, and the so-called four alignments mean no two suns in the sky, no two kings for a land, no two masters for a home, no two leaders in respect."

"So, the essence of divine gang is to dominate and control everything, establishing a firm order to withstand external impacts?"

Ye Qingzhou was thoughtful, and his actions followed suit.

He had already begun silently channeling the Mountain's Inner Breath, carefully understanding its mysteries: "My Panlong Sword Intent can use the Sword Heart to draw the Power of the Earth Veins. With the earth as the foundation, a gentleman embraces virtue and tolerance; is there anything in this world more solid and stable than the ground beneath our feet?"

"I see, I've enlightened!"

As the bus reached its destination, Ye Qingzhou finally grasped the true meaning of the Mountain Technique's realm of divine transformation.

As soon as he got off the bus, his feet touched the ground, and instantly, the Panlong Sword Intent within him drew the Power of the Earth Veins, merging seamlessly with his breath.

Immovable as the ten lands, unassailable by all laws, achieved!

An indestructible force, though without form, enveloped Ye Qingzhou, making him steady as a mountain, indestructible, and unshakeable.

"Ye Qingzhou."

"Ye Qingzhou?"

"Ye Qingzhou!"

Liang Jia, leading the team to greet him, called out three times, and yet Ye Qingzhou did not respond.

Feeling slighted, Liang Jia was immediately angered, her cheeks flushing red, lips clenched tight, wanting to rush forward and tug Ye Qingzhou's ear, yelling into his eardrum.

It was only after Ye Qingzhou had fully mastered the realm of the Mountain Technique's divine transformation that he turned to Liang Jia, looking puzzled: "Were you calling me?"

"Are your ears deaf? I've been calling you for ages!"

Liang Jia complained in a bad mood.

Ye Qingzhou, however, was completely indifferent: "No, I was just thinking about something."

"What were you thinking about?"

"Nothing much, you wouldn't understand even if I told you."

Ye Qingzhou shook his head, not because he was stingy, but due to Liang Jia's lack of spiritual power cultivation, she couldn't even project her Divine Thought, let alone resonate with the Power of the Earth Veins.

Even if Ye Qingzhou explained the key points to her, it would be impossible for her to practice the Divine Gang Power.

However, Liang Jia felt quite displeased after hearing this: "Don't underestimate me. After the Sword Fighting Competition, I have grown much stronger. If we fight again, I may not lose to you!"

Liang Jia had always taken her loss to Ye Qingzhou to heart.

But recently, she had a fortuitous encounter in the Secret Realm, learning new sword techniques and dramatically increasing her strength, thus eager to challenge Ye Qingzhou again to regain her standing.

Ye Qingzhou seriously examined her for a moment, then shook his head: "You want to fight me? I'm afraid that's not going to work; this time, I'm actually here as a judge."

"???"

Liang Jia was stunned on the spot.

What kind of nonsense is being a judge?

You're a student; what qualification do you have to be a judge?

However, right in front of everyone's eyes, Ye Qingzhou was indeed invited to sit on the judges' panel, with the martial arts teachers from Yali Middle School on either side of him, each possessing the strength of a Professional Level Martial Artist, yet they interacted with Ye Qingzhou as equals, laughing and chatting, not treating him as a student at all.

In fact, this was because Ye Qingzhou's reputation was only spread around the South Xiang region.

The prestigious school had received some news, but many ordinary students were still unaware of Ye Qingzhou's current strength, mostly remembering him from the Sword Fighting Competition period.

The reason was quite simple: after the Return Dragon Tower assessment, the news about Ye Qingzhou was deliberately limited in exposure by official means.

This wasn't the officials trying to suppress Ye Qingzhou, but rather a protective measure because they held Ye Qingzhou in high regard.

To prevent him from being too outstanding, which could lead to unnecessary suppression and persecution if his fame spread far and wide.

As the saying goes, the tree that stands tallest in the forest is the first to be blown down by the wind.

Although the students were unaware, the Yali Middle School's upper echelons were fully informed. Considering Ye Qingzhou's realm of the Thunderous Technique's divine transformation, even the martial arts teachers at Yali might not have delved as deeply into the Martial Dao as he had.

This was also the reason Yali Middle School organized this two-school exchange meeting, where the principal of Yali had to pull strings from his old acquaintance with Zhao Dezhu.

Watching Ye Qingzhou sit with her martial arts teachers, whereas she had to sit with other students, Liang Jia felt on the verge of breaking apart.

What's happening here?

Could he really be here to serve as a judge?

Will I have to be critiqued and guided by him during the match on stage?

Unacceptable!

Liang Jia's competitive spirit wouldn't allow her to accept such a harsh reality.

Someone, who was once an opponent in the Sword Fighting Competition, now had such a massive gap with her, it was simply incomprehensible, exceeding the limits of her understanding.

The same thoughts belonged to Wang Ao, the captain of Yali Middle School, the top student of this year's class, whose martial genius was one everyone had to look up to — a super genius.

"Ye Qingzhou, I've heard you won this year's Cyan Wave Sword Fighting Competition?"

Wang Ao wore a confident, composed smile: "Coincidentally, I also won the Cloud Dream Spear Competition. How about we have a duel?"

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