Chimera stood in the back, his face full of resentment. "Rumor has it that there's a special instructor in their team, someone known as a martial arts Master. Their physical prowess must be related to this Master."Hearing Chimera's words, Liam was momentarily stunned. "Martial arts Master?"Chimera turned to Liam. "Even you know about the martial arts Master, Grandmaster Burrey?"The next moment, Chimera seemed to recall Liam's previous performance, and his eyes widened. "Grandmaster Burrey, don't tell me you're our martial arts Master?""Sort of," Liam replied with a faint smile.He was not well-versed in martial arts matters, so he did not elaborate much.Chimera was in shock. "So, the martial arts Master is this powerful! No wonder we're no match for the Special Forces teams from other regions!"He cursed angrily, "They have such an incredible instructor training them, while we've never even seen a martial arts Master!"Yeti, standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "We have Gra
Liam calmly looked at Bluebird. "That's enough."Bluebird was momentarily stunned. "What did you say, Grandmaster Burrey?"I said three months is enough time," Liam said, shaking his head.From the beginning, Liam had said that it was more than enough to transform the Nine Nether squad even with less than three months left. However, judging by their reactions, it was clear they had not listened to his words.Bluebird's eyes widened. "Is three months enough? Do you have a plan, Grandmaster Burrey?"Bluebird's voice suddenly rose a few octaves. "If you truly have a way to improve our strength quickly, then whatever you need, you can just ask. Even if it means going through fire and water, we won't hesitate! The Nine Nether squad is not afraid of hardship!"Bluebird's eyes were filled with unwavering determination. It was evident that they had a burning desire to improve their strength. For a long time, they had endured the shame from other Special Forces teams in different war zo
The chilling aura emanating from Liam was so intense that it left the Nine Nether squad members breathless."For the Bird Dance, stand on two hands, lift one foot, stretch two arms, raise your eyebrows, and exert strength. Repeat each fourteen times, sit and stretch legs, hands holding feet each seven times, retract and extend arms each seven times..."As Liam finished the final set of the Bird Dance, he exhaled lightly and stood still.However, despite Liam completing the technique, the members of the Nine Nether squad remained silent. They were still immersed in the power of Liam's martial arts display.A moment later, Bluebird was the first to regain her composure. She trembled as she looked at Liam and asked, "Grandmaster Burrey, how did you manage that? It felt like I truly saw a fierce tiger..."Bluebird had previously learned some martial arts, but to her, they seemed more like flashy moves—not nearly as practical as the free combat techniques she learned in the military. H
It did not take long.The Nine Nether squad members had finished their martial arts practice and stood in place, catching their breath. Perhaps it was an illusion, but after completing their routines, there was a subtle change in their demeanor. The transformation within themselves was even more profound. Despite the rigorous exercise, they felt an all-encompassing comfort and ease.Instead of feeling exhausted, the members of the Nine Nether squad felt invigorated, as if their entire bodies had been revitalized."Grandmaster Burrey, is there anything else we need to do after finishing our practice?" Bluebird asked, tentatively looking up at Liam.Liam shook his head. "Anything else? You only need to do one thing, and that's to practice your martial arts."Bluebird was taken aback. "Just practice? No other training for now?"Liam nodded. "That's right. Just practice. For now, practice a hundred more times."With that, he turned and walked toward the squad's tent."Oh, and I
The days passed by one after another.It had been over ten days since Liam arrived at the headquarters of the Nine Nether squad. During those ten or so days, the Nine Nether squad members did nothing but practice their punches.One day, Chimera finally could not hold back and turned to look at Bluebird. "Captain, we've been practicing punches for so long, so why hasn't Grandmaster Burrey given us the next steps?"Bluebird sighed lightly as she replied, "Maybe it's because we haven't reached the goal Grandmaster Burrey set for us."Although she was talking to Chimera, her hands did not stop moving. After many days of day-and-night practice, Bluebird became extremely familiar with the Bird Dance of the Five Animal Play.Chimera looked concerned. "It's been more than ten days! Initially, there were less than three months left until the Grand Tournament, and now so many days have passed, yet we're still just practicing punches. What is Grandmaster Burrey thinking?"He added anxious
Chirp!Bluebird suddenly heard a crisp bird call right by her ear. In that instant, she felt as if she had truly transformed into a bird, ready to leap and spread her wings to fly!However, the unexpected bird call jolted Bluebird back to reality from her state of practicing punches."Captain, what's wrong?"Noticing Bluebird's strange behavior, the other Nine Nether squad members looked over in confusion.Bluebird's eyes widened as she looked at her teammates. "Didn't you hear it?"The other Nine Nether squad members stared back in bewilderment."Hear what?""Was there a sound just now?"Bluebird exclaimed, "The bird call! There was a bird call just now!"A trace of worry flashed across the faces of the other Nine Nether squad members. "Captain, are you alright?""We have bird repellents around our base. How could there be a bird call?"Bluebird was stunned. She remembered that bird repellents were indeed installed around their base to avoid disturbances.No birds could b
Upon hearing Liam's calm voice, Bluebird quickly looked up.Liam held a piece of knotweed as he calmly sat quietly behind a water tank."Grandmaster Burrey, when I was practicing my martial arts earlier, I suddenly heard a bird call—"I know."Bluebird hurriedly started to explain what had happened earlier, but before she could finish, she was interrupted.Liam nodded as he spoke. He squinted and looked at Bluebird before continuing calmly, "That's why I said your progress is fast. I didn't expect that you'd be able to sense the presence of your inner energy in just ten days."Bluebird was even more stunned, "Inner energy? I clearly heard a bird chirping just now.""The five animals in the Five Animal Play each represent different martial arts styles. They're most suitable for people like you who already have a good physical foundation and some military training."Liam smiled and continued, "That bird call you heard represents the inner energy within your body."Bluebird's pro
"Heaven's Gate?"Upon hearing Liam's words, Bluebird was taken aback.Although the name of the concoction sounded quite grand, she could not comprehend how a vat of herbal water could play a crucial role in their training. However, what Bluebird did not know was that all the herbs Liam had them prepare were extremely valuable traditional Hestian medicines. Without the substantial support of the Central Military Region's resources, it would have been impossible to gather such rare herbs.That single vat of liquid alone was worth tens of millions!Any true practitioner of ancient Hestian medicine would be astounded and reverent upon hearing the name of the herbal bath. Heaven's Gate was a legendary ancient recipe that had been lost for over a thousand years, only appearing in myths!The transformation of the mortal form and opening the Heaven's Gate referred to the astounding effects of the herbal bath.Liam was determined to help the Nine Nether Squad achieve remarkable results
Kenton's eyes widened as he stared straight ahead.Freddy's lifeless body lay less than two meters away from him. From that distance, Kenton could clearly see Freddy's eyes, devoid of any sparkle.Maybe, if Freddy had taken just one more step to escape the ring and concede defeat, things might have been different.But that was impossible.From the moment Freddy chose to step into the ring, the outcome was already sealed.Right now, Kenton couldn't even feel the pain in his own body. His heart was completely consumed by fear.Kenton had never imagined that one day he would witness such a scene.Even more unimaginable was the fact that someone could be so terrifyingly powerful!All the instructors from the battle zones had been killed by the same person. Among them was even a martial arts Ascendants.Yet all of them combined could not last a single round against that Grandmaster!Everything that had just happened felt like a nightmare to Kenton.Even now, he could not believe
Ten Years Ago.When Matthew first took office as the commander of the Western Military Region, Brandon Yorkshire had already become his personal guard.Over the past ten years, however, Brandon had never once made a public appearance like he did today!Matthew had never expected that today, after Grandmaster Burrey from the Central Military Region made his move, Brandon would voluntarily show up, and even seem so frightened!However, the old man's appearance did not surprise Liam at all.Because the moment he saw Matthew, he had already noticed the old man's presence."The Martial Code?"Yet, the old man's words made Liam narrow his eyes.But now was not the time to dwell on such matters.Bang—Liam casually tossed Jormund's body aside, then looked up at the remaining special forces instructors still standing on the stage, showing a faint smile."I..."Seeing this, the few remaining instructors on the stage trembled violently!A formless fear instantly gripped their hearts
Jormund finally understood why, at that time, Gabriel did not resist when facing Liam.It was not that Baeron did not want to fight back.It was that, at that moment, Baeron had no chance to resist!The overwhelming pressure, like the sky collapsing, and the boundless fear!It left them completely unable to control their bodies!This man, who was called Grandmaster Burrey, what kind of monster was he?!Not only could he see through the condition of Jormund's body at a glance, but with a simple gesture, he made Jormund's inner energy shrink in terror, completely unable to move!Even though he had already broken through to the realm of martial arts Ascendant, it was still useless!Suddenly, Jormund recalled Baeron's action right before his death—trying desperately to look at them.Now, he finally understood the reason behind that gesture!But he no longer had any way to share his discovery with anyone else!Jormund stared wide-eyed at Liam's slender, well-defined hand, getting
"Mister Celd… When did you break through?"Their faces were filled with shock.Previously, the instructors from other military districts knew that Jormund's strength was extraordinary, but they had no idea to what extent.But they never expected this.Jormund had already become a martial arts Ascendant!That seemingly insurmountable chasm had been crossed by him!From now on, when they faced Jormund, they would probably have to show the respect of juniors!The instructors from other military districts could feel their inner energy trembling slightly under the impact of Jormund's aura, their faces showing a bitter smile.Now they finally understood why Jormund had said that he alone was enough back then!In the presence of a martial arts Ascendant, they weren't even qualified to fight alongside him!At the very front, the smile on Jormund's face was arrogant and unrestrained!"Originally, I planned to reveal my strength when reporting back to my clan. However, I just can't st
"What?""The instructors actually teamed up!""Teamed up? Wasn't it that Grandmaster Burrey of yours who asked for it himself?""If he wants to die, who can he blame!"...Seeing the situation on the stage, a group of soldiers immediately started discussing, with a hint of argument in their voices.The soldiers from other military districts who came to this so-called exchange meeting had long been displeased with that so-called Grandmaster Burrey!"Heh..."Seeing the group of instructors jumping onto the stage, Jormund chuckled softly.However, he did not say much, but his expression was full of confidence.The next moment, Jormund raised his head and looked at Liam, squinting his eyes sharply."Are you ready?"His voice was chilling!"I..."Right at that moment, Liam seemed to notice something and was stunned for a moment, just about to say something!But before he could speak.In front—Boom!Jormund did not give Liam any time to react.In just an instant, he charge
"Grandmaster Burrey..."In a panic, Gabriel opened his mouth, about to say something.But in the end, he was a moment too late!The next moment, Liam's hand, which was gripping Baeron's neck, tightened slightly.Crack—A crisp sound echoed.Baeron's head drooped instantly, the light in his eyes extinguished.Baeron, dead!In his final moments, he couldn't even tell the other officers from the various military districts below what he had originally intended to say!"What!""Impossible!""Grandmaster Burrey killed Baeron?""Weren't they just putting on an act?""What the hell is going on!"...In an instant, the entire stadium erupted like a boiling pot!No one could have imagined that Grandmaster Burrey would actually choose to kill directly!"Sigh..."On the main platform, Gabriel let out a heavy sigh and sat back down.Having once witnessed Grandmaster Burrey's methods, he knew very well just how terrifying it would be if Grandmaster Burrey decided to take action!
"I…"Baeron's face was filled with terror!His body was frozen in place by sheer fear, unable to move at all!Even though he was intensely focused a moment ago, Baeron couldn't catch a single glimpse of Liam's movements.But that was not what terrified him the most.The real reason for his overwhelming horror, the bone-chilling fear, was actually quite simple.It was the aura emanating from Liam's slender, fair hand — fingers distinct and refined.Baeron had lived for over forty years and believed that with his status, he was already accustomed to facing storms and dangers. Even a martial arts Ascendant would not have fazed him, especially considering the powerful backing he had.But never, never had Baeron felt such a hopeless aura.Deep as an abyss, majestic as a deity!The aura from the figure before him was beyond anything Baeron could describe.The once powerful internal energy within him now shrank into a corner, as if it had encountered its greatest predator. No matte
"A mere rat dares to talk so big with such little strength!"Liam's attitude filled Jormund with rage. He had never seen someone so arrogant before."Who do you think you are!"You're even scared of Baeron, and you think you're worthy of having all the army instructors attack together?"Jormund snapped furiously, "Do you really think that just because you brought some officers from the Western Military Region into the ring, you can do whatever you want?""So what you're saying is, if I deal with Baeron first, then all of you will attack together?"Liam turned his head and looked calmly at Jormund."I... "Hearing this, Jormund was momentarily speechless.He had not expected this so-called Grandmaster Burrey to actually respond."Don't worry, you won't get the chance."Baeron sneered, "There's no need to talk about everyone attacking at once. Since you're so eager to die in place of Yet, I'll gladly oblige.""If that's the case." Liam narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at
"The Central Military Region is replacing the instructor on stage. The match will continue."After confirming the information, the referee standing nearby announced that the exchange conference would proceed.At the same time, he quickly arranged for staff members to hurry onto the stage and carry away Kenton, who was lying in the center of the ring, groaning in pain.The incident happened suddenly.The instructor exchange conference was the priority.For now, no one had time to question why Grandmaster Burrey had appeared out of nowhere and smashed a Western Military Region officer into the ring.Even if there were questions, they would have to wait until the conference ended."Ah—"As Kenton was being carried off, his agonized screams continued to echo.He felt as if every bone in his body was broken, with no part spared from the pain!"Baeron, you have to avenge me! Avenge me! Make that little bastard suffer!"Kenton wailed in fury, shouting with all his might.Despite ev