"As for the transformation upon becoming a Great Grandmaster, although no one has proven it in hundreds of years, it's said that a peculiar change occurs in one's Vital Energy. Their lifespan also increases significantly, and they sustain a youthful appearance. Take Zhang Sanfeng, for example; he's rumored to have lived for more than two hundred years."

"Grandmaster Zhang, could it be that you want to go further and become a Great Grandmaster?" Elder Chen asked Zhang Beixing.

This wasn't very surprising. After all, Zhang Beixing's talent was evident; he had become a Grandmaster at the age of twenty-one. Anyone with ambition would think about going further!

But this matter was very difficult. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was impossible!

The experience left by predecessors was too scarce. To date, records regarding Great Grandmasters were minimal, limited to a few notes from individuals like Zhang Sanfeng, Bodhidharma, and Lv Dongbin.

If one traced back to the Qin and Han dynasties, the history was so distant that not a single word about Great Grandmasters remained. Many had even begun to doubt if this martial arts realm truly existed.

Thus, even though Zhang Beixing was very talented, Elder Chen wasn't optimistic. It wasn't that he thought Zhang Beixing was incapable, but the realm of the Great Grandmaster seemed too far-fetched and unreal.

In the past seven hundred years, not a single Great Grandmaster had appeared, neither in unofficial histories nor in official records. That was seven hundred years! Who would believe that a phenomenon unseen for seven centuries could possibly emerge today?

Unaware of Elder Chen's thoughts, Zhang Beixing simply nodded after hearing his words.

At the same time, he silently added, If possible, I want to achieve the realm of the Great Grandmaster within half a year!

This wasn't arrogance but confidence! With the System, Zhang Beixing was sure that as long as he could find the right direction and method, he could achieve this within half a year.

Afterward, they delved deeper into the matter. Zhang Beixing and Elder Chen had an enjoyable and in-depth conversation about Great Grandmasters.

CRACK—

A crisp sound suddenly echoed from the side. Hearing this, Zhang Beixing and Elder Chen instinctively looked over.

They saw Liu Yi had accidentally dropped his teacup on the ground. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal.

But the problem was that Liu Yi's arm, the one holding the teacup, was visibly trembling!

Seeing this, Zhang Beixing and Elder Chen felt something was amiss.

Elder Chen immediately asked, "Brother Liu, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Liu Yi's expression changed slightly. Enduring his discomfort, he waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. I just got lost in thought about some things. Sorry for being careless, elder brother!"

Lost in thought? Zhang Beixing and Elder Chen exchanged peculiar looks. This doesn't seem like merely being lost in thought. Whose arm trembles just because they spaced out?

And Liu Yi, perhaps from spending too much time with Zhang Beixing, and adhering to the principle that one takes on the attributes of one's associates, had also been greatly influenced by him. Thus, facing their skeptical gazes, he showed no signs of unease, remaining perfectly composed.

Seeing him like this, Elder Chen knew he wouldn't get any answers, so he didn't press further. He feigned indifference, picked up a broom from the side, and walked towards Liu Yi as if to sweep. Casually, he said, "So you were just lost in thought. I almost thought you were upset because I was only talking to Grandmaster Zhang and not to you."

Liu Yi quickly shook his head. "How could that be, elder brother..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Elder Chen suddenly dropped the broom and, catching Liu Yi off guard, yanked up his sleeve.

Liu Yi panicked and quickly pulled his sleeve down. But it was too late; Zhang Beixing and Elder Chen, standing nearby, had already seen the condition of his arm clearly.

They saw his arm was covered in livid, dark purple bruises.

This obviously wasn't some hidden ailment; these were injuries inflicted by someone!

Seeing this, Zhang Beixing's expression immediately darkened. He looked at Liu Yi. "Master, what happened?"

Elder Chen also pressed, "Brother Liu, what's going on? How did you get beaten like this?"

And so severely! What was going on?

It would be understandable if Liu Yi had been beaten up before reaching the Grandmaster level. But Liu Yi was already a Grandmaster, and he even had a Grandmaster disciple like Zhang Beixing.

It was no exaggeration to say that, given their status, they could practically do as they pleased in the Great Xia martial arts circle and would be honored guests wherever they went. Yet now, Liu Yi had ended up in such a battered state.

This was simply preposterous!

"This... well... how should I put it... old grudges, I suppose..." Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Liu Yi stammered, his words vague and evasive.

Hearing this, Elder Chen was taken aback. They say with age comes cunning, and Elder Chen's years were not spent in vain.

He had noticed Liu Yi's peculiar behavior. He recalled the injury Liu Yi had sustained a month ago and connected it with the 'old grudges' Liu Yi had just mentioned.

He instantly pieced together what had happened.

Instantly furious, he slammed his teacup on the table and exclaimed angrily, "Those people from the Primordial School are really pushing it too far!"

Zhang Beixing was surprised to hear Elder Chen mention the Primordial School, a name he had never encountered before.

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