Realm-Hopping Martial Master

Losing never matters. But when there's a chance to win, why should I voluntarily hold back!

The panel updated:

Winter Snow.

Great Success!

At that instant, Jiang Shu's figure suddenly paused.

Right afterward, he watched as Shang Siguo thrust his spear again and again, gathering momentum for the final strike. He took a deep breath. Countless amounts of lake water formed curtain after curtain, piling up in front of him. Under the puzzled and curious gaze of the audience, the water curtains kept rising, reaching dozens of meters high. The water at the very top turned into flakes of snow.

As Shang Siguo executed his seventeenth spear technique, Jiang Shu unleashed a saber strike. Xuanwu True Force, fully released, carried countless icy snowflakes as it surged forth. Its momentum was astounding, just like an avalanche.

「West Lake.」

The surrounding apartment buildings had long been evacuated. Only a few office buildings with a view had been reserved by some dignitaries and influential people.

"I mean, Weixing," Bro Guo said, "you could've just called me earlier. Didn't you know that the area's been cleared for the Grandmaster battle? How was it? Satisfying to watch?"

In one of the office buildings, inside an office that wasn't particularly large, a dozen well-known second-generation martial artists were crowded in front of floor-to-ceiling windows. Some held extremely expensive filming equipment, while others used high-powered binoculars. The room was filled with noisy chatter.

After separating from his dad, Jiang Weixing had searched all over for the best vantage point without success. Deciding to give up, he went to Jiangnan City and sent a message to a friend, asking if they had time to meet.

Unexpectedly, the reply that came back said, "You're here for the Grandmaster duel too? I'm in Shuangyu Building, hurry over!"

Is this... even human?

Peering through binoculars at the battle unfolding over West Lake, Jiang Weixing felt dizzy. Although he wasn't a Martial Arts genius, he had followed his father and believed he understood Martial Arts better than many others. But now, everything happening over West Lake completely shattered all his understanding.

Such intensity, just like an avalanche. This isn't Martial Arts at all!

"Bro Guo, who exactly are Grandmaster Jiang and Grandmaster Shang?" Unable to suppress his wildly beating heart, Jiang Weixing couldn't help but ask.

"Didn't your dad tell you when he brought you here?" Bro Guo replied. "It's fine if you don't know Grandmaster Shang, but you also don't know Grandmaster Jiang?"

"That's weird. Didn't you get married in Ji City? Grandmaster Jiang is from Ji City, right?"

"That's true. You're not exactly a Martial Artist, so naturally, your family might not tell you such things. Generally speaking, only some Dark Force Martial Artists know the names of Grandmasters. We who are at the level of Visible Force might know a bit too. After all, our families don't want us to accidentally offend someone we shouldn't.

"Forget it. You will definitely find out eventually, so there's no harm in telling you in advance. Your dad brought you here to see this; he will surely tell you. But remember, don't carelessly mention Grandmasters' names or speak ill of them. Otherwise, when disaster strikes, nobody can save you.

"Jiang Shu of Ji City, just eighteen, ascended to Huajin. A Martial Arts prodigy, a youthful Grandmaster. Last New Year's Eve, he cleaved a Fourth Rank Evil Flood Dragon, returning from Donghai City. He is now ranked first on the Grandmaster List!"

His friend, enunciating every word, recounted Jiang Shu's feats, his eyes full of fervor.

At that moment, upon hearing the name Jiang Shu, Jiang Weixing's body shook violently. A figure he had encountered several times suddenly appeared in his mind. In that instant, he finally understood the sense of familiarity he'd felt while watching the battle. He finally grasped why his father had become so panic-stricken when Jiang Shu announced his name, not only surrendering all his wealth but also insisting on bringing him here today.

What guaranteed admission to Jiangnan Academy? What university Martial Arts prodigy championship? Those were just historical achievements! Just an illusion! The real reason was just one! His cousin, Jiang Shu, was a Martial Arts Grandmaster! Number one on the Grandmaster List!

「February 29th, 2029.」

「Night.」

At West Lake, Jiang Shu battled Shang Siguo. He condensed water into snow, a single saber strike bringing about an avalanche.

The Grandmaster List updated, adding a phrase to describe Jiang Shu:

Pinnacle of Huajin, Martial Arts bordering on divine, the foremost expert below Danjin.