Yan Zhenghua sighed.

"Back in the day, our Phoenix Extreme Fist style was a prestigious sect in the Southwest, capable of standing equal with the Buddhist Path during its peak."

At this point, Yan Zhenghua hesitated to continue, remaining silent for a long time.

Who would have thought that now only Yan Zhenghua remains.

The only consolation is that the cultivation method of the Phoenix Extreme Fist has been completely preserved. Even in the most chaotic times, it wasn't lost and has been passed down entirely.

It's just a pity that Yan Zhenghua, clearly a martial artist of perfect boxing, the kind who could establish a school, spends his days lurking in a small shop, watching adult films sneakily.

Of course, everyone has their own way of life. Lu Ren wouldn't return to blame him. If possible, he too would like to lie down like Yan Zhenghua.

He looked at Lu Ren as if looking at an Immortal God.

"Do you know that in ancient times, someone of your realm could already be called a Land Immortal, on par with Lü Chunyang Immortal God."

Lu Ren was dumbfounded. It had been a long time since anyone told him that this realm of his was indeed that of a Land Immortal. But the fact was, in ancient times, being an awakened one, whether a Qi Cultivation cultivator or a Bright Awakening martial artist, could indeed be called a Land True Immortal realm.

Yan Zhenghua's expression was solemn: "The fist technique, I've taught it! But I have a request."

Lu Ren nodded: "Please say it."

"I hope you can establish a style and spread the fist technique to others."

Yan Zhenghua's expression was desolate. He once had great ambitions, but now he's utterly discouraged, with no fighting spirit left, merely biding his time in the small shop.

Now that Lu Ren has this intent, it's ideal. A Bright Awakening martial artist establishing a martial arts dojo ensures that the legacy won't be severed.

"I can, I indeed have this intention."

Not to mention Yan Zhenghua, even for Li Ziqing's sake, he would establish a sect and make it top-tier!

Yan Zhenghua's solemn demeanor suddenly collapsed, displaying a sleazy expression as he kept rubbing his fingers.

"Brother Lu, friendship is friendship, business is business. Leave this money with me for my retirement."

Yan Zhenghua snatched the bank card from Lu Ren's hand, looking joyful as he checked the card number and the password on his phone.

Seeing this, Lu Ren withdrew his hand, his expression calm. With his current strength and his position in the Security Bureau, he could mobilize at least a billion in funds at any time, not to mention the numerous things he brought back from Exotic Realm, with bonuses reaching billions.

In other words, he was no longer interested in money.

"Boss Yan, just a warning, if I find that you're holding back anything about the Phoenix Extreme Fist, I'll be very upset."

Lu Ren's words came out slowly, making Yan Zhenghua shiver with fear. He deeply understood the immense gap between a martial artist of perfect boxing and a Bright Awakening realm martial artist, they are two fundamentally different beings.

Lu Ren being upset would have severe consequences.

He quickly put on a smile and patted his likely C-cup chest forcefully.

"Rest assured, as long as I know it, I'll give my utmost, devoting myself to the cause."

Lu Ren nodded slightly, saying nothing further.

The person in front of him was a seasoned fox. If he wasn't warned upfront, he'd definitely play tricks later.

Three days later.

"Ding, you've learned the Phoenix Extreme Fist. Current stage: Initial Glimpse."

Upon hearing the system prompt in his mind, Lu Ren's expression didn't change as he practiced the fist technique. His initially awkward movements suddenly became smooth, as if he had been training continuously for two to three years.

The power variations within the Phoenix Extreme Fist, when practiced with Lu Ren's current Bright Awakening realm power, felt like using a cannon to shoot a mosquito.

So much so, that at the moment of entry-level mastery of the fist, he bypassed the Beginner's phase directly and reached the Initial Glimpse stage.

This scene left Yan Zhenghua thoroughly astonished.

"You managed to perfect the fist technique in two hours, and within three days, dedicating only three to four hours a day, you've reached such a proficiency level. It's simply..."

Yan Zhenghua was filled with infinite emotion.

"Bright Awakening, how many in the whole of Huaxia land can achieve it?"

Lu Ren's eyelids didn't lift as he meticulously sensed the power variations of the Phoenix Extreme Fist. He was surprised to discover that the system's entry-level Phoenix Extreme Fist seemed to complement with Phoenix Falcon Fist in terms of power.

This was the first time he encountered such a situation.

Was it because of the fist technique's name?

Did it cause the system to undergo certain optimizations?

In Lu Ren's mind, the natural flow of Phoenix Extreme Fist's true intent had vastly transformed from what Yan Zhenghua described.

"Ten years from now, I believe the Bright Awakening realm martial artists won't be such a seldom-seen existence, only known by reputation anymore."

Lu Ren casually replied, then retracted his fist stance and stood firm.

"Alright, until next we meet."

Watching as Lu Ren bid farewell and left without looking back, Yan Zhenghua was taken aback.

"Leaving so soon? Won't you stay for a meal?"

Lu Ren waved his hand.

"Boss Yan, it's time to pick up the fist techniques again. This world is going to change unpredictably."

Yan Zhenghua watched Lu Ren's departing figure and muttered in the end: "The world is always changing."

...

...

After comparing for two days, Lu Ren did indeed discover that the fist strengths of Phoenix Falcon Fist and Phoenix Extreme Fist complemented one another. This even boosted his physical attributes, and more importantly...

"Ding, you've gained a significant insight into the Phoenix Extreme Fist, and it seems like combining Phoenix Falcon Fist and Phoenix Extreme Fist could be possible."

It seems I need to practice the Phoenix Extreme Fist to a higher level. Currently, the disparity between the two fist techniques' tiers is too large, so there's no rush.

Lu Ren glanced at the two skill points on the system panel.

These were obtained after slaying Xu Fu, which he had been holding onto and was not in a hurry to use.

With his current strength realm, cultivating the Phoenix Extreme Fist would quickly enhance his tier.

Suddenly, Lu Ren sensed a touch of coolness on his forehead. He raised his head from deep thought and looked up.

"It's snowing."

From the neighboring yard, Li Shu exclaimed in delight.

Yes, it's snowing.

At thirty years of age.

Lu Ren's expression remained calm, with hardly any concept about aging. With his current strength realm and his robust physical vitality, living two to three hundred years would be more than sufficient.

Ever since stepping into the Bright Awakening, the constraint of life had long since been broken.

Lu Ren lifted his hand, letting snowflakes fall into his palm.

"It's quite rare for it to snow in Shu."

Li Shu remarked from the side: "Not to mention Shu Capital, even Spring City had heavy snow this year. I saw it in my social circle; the snow piled up thickly."

Lu Ren remained silent. As multi-dimensional spaces continued to interface with reality, not just Kunlun, many exotic realms would appear. With the passage of time, those anomalies from the multiverse invading the real world would become increasingly frequent.

As a result, the weather would become quite unpredictable.

Within five years, since Huaxia proposed revitalizing national martial arts boxing, martial arts have officially been integrated into national education, leading to the emergence of many promising experts.

She spoke with slight excitement: "The nationwide martial arts conference held in recent years has become increasingly intriguing, and it's said that this time, there will be Bright Awakening realm martial artists performing!"

Lu Ren's eyes flashed slightly as he turned to look at Li Shu.

"When?"

"The preliminary selection should start after the New Year."

Lu Ren had a keen interest in this, and just as he was about to inquire further, his phone rang.

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