Chapter 108: Chapter 97: A True Heroic Martial Artist

“This is not the place for detailed discussions,” Jiang Yang said.

Fu Qingjun naturally wouldn’t let him enter the room. Although it was mostly tidied up, the hair scattered around couldn’t be explained away.

He invited them downstairs and led them to a small private room, asking everyone to sit down.

“You must be the esteemed expert who drove the car earlier, right?” Fu Qingjun pretended to be unaware, “What brings you to visit us today?”

Jiang Yang smiled and answered, “The elder from before gave me some mysterious medicinal liquor, which helped me greatly improve my cultivation level. I’ve come here specifically to thank the elder.”

Elder?

Fu Qingjun immediately understood their intention.

Are they looking for Jiaxia?

The flowerpot on the table was already gone.

But, after all, Jiaxia has the aura of the gods. Jiang Yang didn’t understand the implications before, but now, reflecting on it, he realizes this could signify a future fourth realm.

However, right now, it’s a trouble.

“I only met this elder by chance; he’s quite mysterious. Recently, he was spotted in Du Guan Town and briefly guided me on my Martial Arts Realm,” Fu Qingjun said seriously, “Now, this elder is nowhere to be found… I miss him a lot too.”

Fu Qingjun used his standard excuse.

Jiang Yang remained silent for a moment, feeling unable to discern the other’s aura. There seemed to be a flow of a Grandmaster’s presence, and he said, “Sir, after the battle that day, you have surely broken through; you now have the aura of a Grandmaster, haven’t you?”

What battle?

Who did I have a battle with?

Fu Qingjun was bewildered but nodded slightly, his aura expanding subtly, exuding the vigorous spirit and open-hearted demeanor of a righteous man. He declared confidently, “I have indeed reached the level of a Grandmaster.”

Knock knock knock.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

“Gang Leader, the clocks for today have not been arranged yet.”

“Sorry everyone, I need to excuse myself for a moment,” Fu Qingjun apologized and then stepped out of the room.

The few remaining in the room exchanged glances.

The room was silent, with a landscape painting on the wall. The decor was classic and elegant, yet no one drank tea or ate the pastries on the table.

“Big brother, do you think he might be lying?” Jiang Yu said.

Jiang Yang gently fiddled with a ceramic teacup, saying quietly, “There’s no mental fluctuation indicating deceit; his demeanor is calm. I can’t see any problem.”

Jiang Yu, aware of the dangers of the martial world, adjusted her hairpin in her traditional attire and pondered, “But we can’t rule out special means to conceal mental fluctuations when lying, which even a Grandmaster might not detect.”

“In most cases, that’s indeed true.”

Jiang Yang, however, spoke solemnly, “But this person cannot be faked.”

“Why?”

Professor Naxika asked curiously.

How can it be judged that he isn’t lying?

“Words can be false, but the spirit and aura cannot deceive,” Jiang Yang explained, “To certify as a Grandmaster, one must understand oneself, know their true nature, and embody their spirit. A Grandmaster’s aura reflects their martial integrity!”

“If someone has a straightforward aura, then they must be honest… If someone’s aura is sinister, then they are likely a rogue of the martial world.”

“I observe Fu Qingjun, and his Martial Dao aura is dignified and righteous, with the demeanor of a passionate hero, sure to be a noble and just knight…”

The group pondered over this.

Additionally, considering the words around the neighborhood, this person has indeed built a reputation for standing up to injustice and having the valor of a knight in Du Guan Town for years!

Recently, during the gang reform, he even maintained his principles amidst a huge financial crisis, allowing the gang members to focus solely on martial cultivation without needing other jobs to sustain themselves.

This person truly is an outstanding hero, and his certified Grandmaster aura cannot be faked.

At this moment, Professor Naxika asked, “Is it possible for someone to have a Grandmaster aura but not adhere to martial integrity, defy their true nature… and even change their aura at will?”

“That is impossible!” Jiang Yu shook her head.

A Grandmaster’s aura reflects ’who I am at heart,’ something that has been thoroughly understood!

The martial world has faced every type of person over the millennia, hasn’t it?

The identity of ’who am I’ is recorded in countless stories of humanity.

Ultimately, there are only so many types.

Historically, the emperor aura was the most terrifying; now, above the Human Emperor aura, there is the divine aura, refining one’s aura and spirit to the human limits, transcending oneself first before transcending the physical, to break through to the fourth realm, which is already incredible!

Yet this…

There shouldn’t be any other type of special aura.

If such an aura that defies martial integrity existed, it would have long been a feared danger in the martial world.

Jiang Yang showed a hint of admiration and smiled, saying, “Fu Qingjun is a knight with a heart of chivalry, and the pure passion of his aura is rare; even I find it extraordinary. The grand aspirations of a knight serve the country and its people… naturally, he couldn’t lie.”

“The person with the divine aura, when I came this time, I didn’t expect to gain much… If they were willing to meet us, they would have appeared long ago and informed us of the fourth realm’s truth. Now hiding is as expected.”

“Furthermore, he possesses an ordinary aura, not a divine aura, and thus is almost stopped at the third realm, with no further prospects, making him suspect-free.”

Professor Naxika considered this, realizing the truth: one who certifies an ordinary aura couldn’t possibly have known, finding the logic flawless.

At this moment, Li Yi spoke up, “Then how do you explain the offering of Hundred Family Liquor at that time?”

Jiang Yang thought for a moment and said, “I have a guess here, both I and Fu Qingjun share a trait that led to the elder’s guidance.”

“What trait?”

“Facing a crisis, feeling lost about the martial world, believing the martial world is gone.”

At the tea table, it seemed everyone understood something in their hearts.

At that time, Jiang Yang went alone to the front lines to promote science. He faced much obstruction and, using a gun, injured his own hand, declaring that while he could be harmed by a gun, he would not be hurt by anyone from the martial arts world in the slightest.

As for Fu Qingjun, during a martial arts competition, he was suddenly distracted by a gun aimed at him from the audience, which caused him to be knocked down in a flash of an instant and lose the match.

Both shared common traits: young martial heroes with exceptional martial arts talent, yet lost and confused within the martial world, both injured by guns!

“That predecessor at the time guided me… Of course, he also guided him, which led him to break through to Grandmaster. It was a blessing.”

Jiang Yang said, “However, although he didn’t lie, the origin of the clock is indeed peculiar; it surely must be hiding something. Later, we will ask about the origin of the clock and see how he responds.”

Jiang Yu immediately felt admiration for his elder brother’s intelligence, appreciating how he integrated so much information in his words.

It seems that the hundred-family wine was given to both him and Jiang Yang.

“The appearance of that predecessor here suddenly triggered a space-time wormhole… it is likely that there is a connection between the two, possibly waiting for it to be activated.”

“And now, if there are no issues, we will tell him about the possibility of the Fourth Realm along with this straightforward person,” Jiang Yang added.

Huh?

Jiang Yu was shocked, “To tell him about our mysterious dream through the wormhole?”

“Naturally, that part must be kept hidden. It is the highest secret, not to be revealed to outsiders… but merely mentioning the speculation of the Fourth Realm and the possible identity of the predecessor who guided us benefits both him and us.”

Jiang Yang’s logic was very clear, “This kind of martial hero, previously in the Bone Weight Realm Great Perfection, has surely broken into the Grandmaster realm now and is a strong aid to the front lines.”

They were about to say more when they suddenly fell silent and became quiet.

“No more talk.” Indeed, after a few seconds, the sound of footsteps could be heard.

As a Grandmaster, his hearing was naturally extraordinary, unafraid of anyone eavesdropping nearby. Even the sound of a heartbeat and breathing was as clear as day to him.

Squeak.

Fu Qingjun pushed open the door, cupped his fists, and said to everyone, “Apologies, gang-related matters.”

“Understandable.”

Jiang Yang was not bothered and still appeared exceedingly polite, standing up as he asked, “Dare I ask, sir, where did the supply for that clock shop come from?”

Fu Qingjun hesitated momentarily, revealing a hint of difficulty, cupping his fists, and said, “Esteemed martial heroes, this is a commercial secret that cannot be divulged.”

Several people exchanged glances.

This kind of person with such demeanor does not lie, only avoids answering!

As expected.

“In fact, we suspect that the mysterious expert who guided you at the time is a master about to break through to the Fourth Realm,” Jiang Yang stated.

“What?”

Fu Qingjun was taken aback.

Jiang Yang remained calm, “Sir, please calm down. The legendary Fourth Realm is enough to astonish any martial artist.”

“Please remain calm,” Jiang Yu also developed a good impression of this martial hero, “We will inform you of all our guesses about the Fourth Realm.”

In an instant, everyone sat down.

They directly revealed the secret of the divine breakthrough methods without any concealment.

Fu Qingjun pretended to be surprised, then forcibly restrained his inner shock, taking a serious sip of tea to moisten his throat before saying, “Sir, are you speaking the truth?”

“Naturally, it’s true.”

“The Fourth Realm, what kind of existence is that?” Fu Qingjun couldn’t help but ask.

Jiang Yang suddenly became solemn. After hesitating for a few seconds, he revealed his conjecture, “To be honest, I do have some guesses.”

“I’m all ears.”

“Firstly, the Fourth Realm is divided into two types. The first is the ordinary Martial Artist Fourth Realm, which is the norm… The second is the True God Fourth Realm, which is extremely rare.”

Jiang Yu and Professor Naxika had evidently never heard Jiang Yang analyze these aspects before.

Having temporarily received Divine Blood and broken through the Fourth Realm himself, Jiang Yang naturally understood the feelings involved, and even Fu Qingjun began to listen intently.

“What level is the Fourth Realm exactly?” Fu Qingjun couldn’t help but ask with feigned interest; “Can one fly?”

“Naturally, one cannot fly, but…” This time, Jiang Yang hesitated. After seriously organizing his thoughts, he said, “What do you think ’flying’ is?”

“Flying is flying in the sky,” Jiang Yu replied earnestly.

“Is that reasonable?” Jiang Yang asked in return.

“It’s not reasonable,” Professor Xika said, “How can a human fly without wings? It’s unscientific.”

“Throughout ancient mythology, flight has always been a term imbued with sanctity.”

Jiang Yang said, “In all civilizations, all gods could fly… But today, after learning about Earth and outer space, what does flight mean? Is it flying at an altitude of a thousand meters, or in space?”

“The so-called flight was originally a narrow concept because of Earth’s gravity. We can’t take off, being confined to living within a thin layer of the atmosphere… But in space, the concept of flight doesn’t exist.”

Everyone hesitated.

In ancient mythology, the ground was flat, the sky infinitely high, and the ability to fly was considered an immense power.

Yet now…

They fell into contemplation.

“To be honest, based on these rational considerations, I believe that Fourth Realm beings can fly.”

Jiang Yang suddenly said earnestly, “We, in the Third Realm, are the strongest beings on the ground, while they are the ultimate beings in the sky…. In a sense, there’s no mistake.”

“However, the form and meaning of flight are different as endowed by them.”

Can fly?

Fourth Realm, the strongest beings in the sky?

Even Fu Qingjun was slightly surprised, “What does this person mean?”

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