Lin Beichen: "This has little to do with you guys. You even mentioned that you didn’t expect this to happen. Who could have predicted it? Moreover, even if you hadn’t mentioned buying specialty products, I was planning to buy some myself. Don’t feel burdened."
With his words of reassurance, Han Yuan and the others felt a lot better. After a few more exchanges, they relaxed.
Han Yuan: "Beichen, did you really take down those spies using traditional martial arts?"
Lin Beichen: "Of course. What, do you want to learn? I can teach you, horse stance.JPG."
He thought to himself that once he created his martial arts, he could teach his roommates—if they wanted to learn.
Han Yuan: "Really? I’ll take a screenshot!"
Lin Beichen: "Truer than gold. With your talent, as long as you endure the hardships, you should be able to hold your own against multiple opponents by the time you graduate."
Han Yuan: "Ah... I deleted the screenshot."
Liang Dong: "..."
Wu You: "..."
...
...
Atlantis.
A secret base.
In a dim conference room, eight blond men with blue eyes sat around a large conference table, facing a giant projection screen.
The screen was displaying various trending topics about Lin Beichen from the Great Xia internet.
At this moment, the elder sitting in the main seat paused the display, freezing the frame on a close-up of Lin Beichen, then slowly began to speak: "This Eastern boy, Lin Beichen, thwarted the Olan spy group’s escape plan and ensured they never left Great Xia. What are your thoughts?"
Before he finished speaking, everyone else, who already had their opinions, immediately shared their views.
"Minister, the Olan spy group can be considered an elite team we sent to Great Xia. Their capabilities are evident. Lin Beichen managed to kill armed spies with his bare hands. He claims it was traditional martial arts... I doubt that. However, the online reports saying he forced the bullet out of his body by sheer will seem more believable and warrant thorough investigation!"
"As far as I understand, Great Xia’s traditional martial arts are just impractical routines with no real lethality. Lin Beichen accomplishing all this—there must be more to it. I recommend a thorough investigation into Lin Beichen."
"Regardless of whether it was traditional martial arts or not that led to the total decimation of the Olan spy group, I believe Lin Beichen requires in-depth investigation."
"..."
Hearing their opinions, the elder referred to as the "Minister" already had a plan. He then turned to the middle-aged man on his left and said, "Griffin, this task of investigating Lin Beichen is assigned to you. Do it quickly."
"Yes, Minister!"
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...
The next day.
The weather was gloomy, with a light drizzle falling from the sky.
Lin Beichen returned to Imperial Capital University in a special vehicle arranged by the Security Bureau and, under the protection of the agents, headed towards his dormitory.
Their presence immediately caught the attention of many students who were wandering around the campus with no classes.
They instantly recognized Lin Beichen, who had been trending online ever since yesterday.
"Look, isn’t that Lin Beichen?"
"Oh my god, didn’t he get shot several times yesterday? How does he look completely fine today?"
"Why are there so many bodyguards around him?"
"..."
Wherever Lin Beichen went, it sparked enthusiastic discussions.
The students wanted to talk to him in person, but the security agents accompanying him intimidated them, making them hesitate to approach.
Seeing them back off, Lin Beichen glanced around at the Security Bureau agents protecting him and thought: At least they’re helping me avoid a lot of trouble right now.
However...
Staying like this isn’t ideal either.
He shook his head slightly, then quickly returned to the dormitory without thinking much.
The dormitory was empty.
His roommates were all in class.
He quickly packed his things and then headed to the gymnasium.
Create his own martial art!
Lin Beichen had not forgotten his goal. After much contemplation since yesterday, he now had a preliminary idea on how to create his martial art.
Combine and improve the essence of all the traditional martial arts he had learned!
Luwo Fist
Shaolin Twelve-Legged Spring Kicks
Baji Lean
Turtle Shell
...
Lin Beichen repeatedly performed the traditional martial arts he had learned, trying to merge their essences together.
But...
After a long while, there was no success!
He looked at the continuous drizzle outside the gymnasium and an idea popped into his head—
Why not try a different environment?
See if practicing in the rain could help with his martial creation?
Without hesitation!
Lin Beichen stepped out of the gymnasium and, under the watchful eyes of the Security Bureau agents outside the door, began performing traditional martial arts again.
Once...
Twice...
...
No one knew how many times he repeated the routines.
Lin Beichen gradually developed a feeling.
Each essence of the traditional martial arts he performed became increasingly smooth in transitioning to the next as he improved them.
Initially awkward and disjointed, his movements eventually flowed more and more seamlessly.
After who knows how long...
Suddenly!
Engrossed in improving his martial arts, Lin Beichen felt a moment of clarity.
Instant enlightenment!
What to do next—whether to punch or kick...
No need to think deliberately.
He naturally moved on instinct.
"Hmm?"
The Security Bureau agents had been observing Lin Beichen’s progress for hours and were impressed by his improvements. At that moment, they sensed something unique in his practiced moves.
And this uniqueness...
Was called transformation!
Perfectly natural!
Every step, every punch, every kick...
Felt just right.
"What martial art is this?"
For the first time, the Security Bureau agents questioned what they were witnessing.
Before they could think further.
Under their astonished gazes...
Wisps of white steam began to emanate from Lin Beichen’s body, making him appear as though he was steaming in the rain, surrounded by white mist.
Meanwhile,
His rain-soaked clothes, previously clinging to his body, began to dry visibly.
"What’s happening??"
The Security Bureau agents were dumbfounded.
And they saw...
Lin Beichen, immersed in enlightenment, was completely unaware.
At this moment, with every move, he increasingly sensed an inexplicable energy within his body.
"Gold Element?"
Lin Beichen’s eyes brightened.
The moment this thought surfaced, he instantly felt the presence of the Gold Element in his body.
No need for visualization—he simply felt it!
Like the Electric Element...
The Gold Element had its own characteristics: sharpness and ruthlessness!
Currently, it was scattered throughout his body.
"The Gold Element is strengthening my body?"
Lin Beichen instantly understood what the distribution of the Gold Element in his body meant, but then he was puzzled.
Wasn’t his body already at its limit?
How could it strengthen further?
Unless...
Lin Beichen realized in shock that the martial art he was now performing could break his physical limits and increase his body’s upper threshold.
Suddenly sensing the Gold Element in his body...
Could it be due to this martial art he created?
As this thought occurred, he carefully recalled the martial art he had instinctively performed after enlightenment and realized it was already a complete system!
And...
It far surpassed traditional martial arts!
Yet it hadn’t reached the levels of advanced martial arts or Immortal Martial Arts.
Ancient Martial Arts!
Lin Beichen’s heart raced. He had created his own martial art through refining and innovating traditional ones, achieving the realm of Ancient Martial Arts!
"Now that I’ve sensed the Gold Element, I’m one step closer to the realm where I can summon Celestial Thunder with Thunder Skill!"
Before he could think further...
Suddenly!
That familiar feeling struck again.
Suppression, awe, a tremor in the soul!
Thunder Tribulation approached once more!