Chapter 1: Storm Chapter 92 Controversy
"What do other people think?" Director Zhou glanced at the other deputy directors and said, "Old Fang, you have been in charge of martial arts for many years. What do you think?"
Fang Hong, an elegant middle-aged man, nodded and said, "I support electing Xu Jingming."
The others listened and listened to his reasons.
"Everyone knows what kind of challenges Blue Star civilization will face in the future." Fang Hong said, "The strongest masters of our Xia country are not just for the sake of being the strongest at the same level. Instead, they must constantly break through and become stronger and stronger life forms!"
"The breakthrough of life level depends on the realm." Fang Hong said, "Only when the realm of skill is broken through can we reach a new level through evolution."
"Among the current third-level masters in Xia Country, the two youngest are Fang Yu and Xu Jingming, and neither of them has received any training." Fang Hong continued, "Comparing the two, after Xu Jingming reached the third level, his realm growth rate was much faster. As of now, his spear skills have broken through to the third level 56%, while Fang Yu's footwork has not broken through yet, and his halberd skills are only at the third level 21%."
"Looking at the third-level masters in the country today, Xu Jingming's skills have grown the fastest! Of course, Liu Hai is the most comprehensive, having reached 99% of the third level in all aspects. I am most optimistic about the skill level of these two." Fang Hong said, "I think we should pay more attention to the skill level. Once the realm is broken through, the different life levels. It doesn't make much sense to talk about 103% fit."
Director Zhou nodded: "Lao Fang's meaning is very clear, what about the others?"
"Fang Yu is only 20 years old and has not been trained, but he has reached the third level on his own. He is also very good at realms." Deputy Director Zhang Tongfang said, "It's just that he has not experienced as many hardships as Xu Jingming, and his life experience is not enough. When he is 29 years old, his comprehension will be no less than Xu Jingming. And you also know... the breakthrough of life level becomes more and more difficult as time goes by. Xu Jingming and Fang Yu will most likely stay at the same height limit. I think it is safer to cultivate Fang Yu."
"I choose Xu Jingming." Deputy Director Liang Qian said , "There is no such thing as safe or not safe. Our Xia country will train generations of masters. Liu Hai and Xu Jingming are the first generation after the virtual world was opened. In ten years, the teenagers who are only allowed to fight with bare hands will also grow up. They have a more solid foundation. Once they come into contact with weapons, they will grow faster. There will be a second generation of geniuses emerging. The second generation, the third generation... generation after generation!"
"We are cultivating the first one on the list this time, and we will cultivate him with the greatest strength. Do we only want the strongest among the same level?" Deputy Director Liang Qian shook her head, "There will be many generations of masters in the future. What we need most now is the strongest life form! The stronger the better!"
"The entire Blue Planet cannot expect too much, so we in Xia Country should be more down-to-earth," said Wang Shuqi.
Zhang Tongfang nodded: "The first choice on this list will come at a high price. We must be cautious and prudent."
"With Xu Jingming's growth rate, he can't be too weak and it's very safe," said Deputy Director Liang Qian.
"Sometimes, you have to be braver." Fang Hong said with a smile, "Maybe there will be a miracle?"
The four deputy directors were arguing.
Director Zhou nodded and said, "In the initial first batch of training programs, it was difficult to understand the domestic situation, so they only trained those who had achieved success in fighting. The training efforts were limited! The second batch... was selected nationwide after the virtual world was opened. This time, the training efforts for the top three were very strong, and the training efforts for the first place were unprecedented. I understand that everyone is cautious. But if we can't come up with a plan, we can only let the highest authorities decide."
The four deputy directors looked at each other and insisted on their opinions.
"No matter who I choose, there's no way I can get four people to agree." Director Zhou nodded, "Then the first and second candidates are still to be determined. The five of us need to write our own opinions. It will be submitted to the highest authority for the decision."
"Okay." The four deputy directors nodded.
"The first two will definitely be chosen between Xu Jingming and Fang Yu. What about the third one, Zhao Fan, do you have any objection?" Director Zhou said.
"No problem."
"That's him."
"He has never been exposed to martial arts before, but he was able to defeat some martial arts masters in just over a month. He is only eighteen years old, and his talent is really high."
All four deputy directors agreed.
"The next seventeen people are the thirty people selected by the virtual world from big data. Let's vote to decide. Each person chooses seventeen... and they are ranked according to the votes." Director Zhou said.
On the same day, the Life Evolution Bureau submitted the detailed information of the list of twenty people to the highest authorities. Only the most important first and second places had not been determined. The candidates were Xu Jingming and Fang Yu.
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In the morning, Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao and their family gathered together to have breakfast and celebrate the victory of the Fire Cup Competition.
Although Xu Jingming did not win the championship, Xu Hong did!
"The final of the Spark Cup competition ended early this morning. The Liu Hai senior team led by Liu Hai won the championship. The Li Mu team led by Xu Jingming won the runner-up." The morning news was playing on the screen in the living room.
"I've finished eating and am going to the virtual world first." Xu Jingming stood up.
"You kid, you're in such a hurry after just finishing a big competition." Xu Hong said.
"We have to review the battle with Master." Xu Jingming said, looking at his family with a smile, "Everyone, take your time eating." Then he immediately went to the bedroom.
The other family members are not in a hurry.
Li Miaomiao sat on the sofa, watched the news for a while, and then changed the program.
"A group of young masters emerged in this Spark Cup competition. Like Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, Fang Yu and others. Although it was still Liu Hai's team that won the championship, it is undeniable that these young people have strength." This is a chat show, with the host and two guests chatting casually.
"Xu Jingming is now the leader of the younger generation of Xia Country. When he broke his leg in the ring, I felt sorry and thought his future in martial arts was ruined. Who would have thought that he would return to the ring a few years later. Now he is even more brilliant and known throughout the country."
"Xu Jingming is very good in China, but masters of his level need to look at the world. Compared with the world's top masters, we have to admit that Xu Jingming is still a little bit behind."
"Yes, it can be seen from the fights with Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang... Xu Jingming was completely suppressed in one-on-one situations."
"He is currently ranked fourth in the Starry Sky Rankings and is only 20 years old. The person who just broke through to seventh in the world is only 32 years old. Compared with these top masters in the world, Xu Jingming still needs to work harder."
Li Miaomiao watched the show with a frown on her face.
"You need to keep a calm mind." Li Chenan also sat next to his daughter and said, "After all, the people on the Starry Sky Ranking are the world's top masters. People, don't always compare yourself with the strongest. It puts too much pressure on yourself. Compare yourself more. As long as you keep improving and becoming stronger, it's good."
Li Miaomiao nodded: "I understand, Jingming has been working very hard."
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Personal space martial arts training ground.
Xu Jingming carefully watched the battle scene in front of him. It was the final battle, a slow-motion fight between him and his master.
"I attacked with all my strength, but Master blocked it with a knife." Xu Jingming watched, "Before Zhang Qing attacked with two swords, Master also blocked it with a knife. If you think about every move, it will be too late. Master reacted instinctively."
Xu Jingming's eyes lit up: "Yes, let all the moves become instincts."
"My moves are very fast when you look at each one individually." Xu Jingming carefully watched the slow-motion video of his fight with his master. "But now it seems that the commonly used moves have become instinctive, but the connection between some moves is a bit slow. I can't turn all the moves into instinct like my master."
"In the eyes of the master, there may be no more tricks. In his eyes, there are only the enemy's flaws! The hands will naturally perform tricks to deal with those flaws."
"Without any moves in mind, all moves become instinct." Xu Jingming vaguely saw the realm of his master.
Just like when people walk, they don’t consider whether to take the left leg or the right leg first.
Just like typing, when you think of a word, your hands naturally type out a few characters.
When fighting, I just need to think about attacking the enemy, and I will instinctively use the most suitable moves, one after another, terribly fast.
"Try it..." Xu Jingming began to create a virtual opponent and try this fighting method.
After the final, he kept reviewing the game, watching the slow-motion video, constantly reflecting and improving his skills.
He planned to venture into the Starry Sky Tower only after the review was completed.
