Xiao Zhixing was furious at the Emperor System's words.

Bai Feng comforted her, "It's alright, I've been researching protective formations. I'll definitely build you a treasure that can protect against powerful firearms!!"

She would absolutely not allow anyone to threaten Xiaoxing with firearms!

Xiao Zhixing took a breath and regained his composure. "Let's not talk about this anymore. Xiao Chi is here now, it's your turn to make your appearance."

"Hehe, I'm almost in Beiyuan County. I need to make a big appearance, how about the martial arts tournament?"

Xiao Zhixing nodded, "Okay, the competition results are coming out tomorrow, you can come with me."

Early the next morning, it was confirmed that Xiao Chi had disguised himself as a martial artist and infiltrated the martial arts tournament.

Xiao Zhixing led Xiao Xuan to the venue.

"Prince Yuansheng has arrived!"

Xiao Zhixing was followed by the eight members of the Shi family as they ascended the high platform once more.

Following closely behind her, Xiao Xuan's relaxed demeanor also caught the attention of many.

Especially the ordinary martial artist in the far corner, his eyes were fixed on the boy, his surprise and excitement mixed with doubt and disbelief.

Xiao Zhixing announced the competition results according to procedure: "The top ten people should come up on stage immediately to receive their prizes."

She wasn't afraid to reveal the potion; she wanted them to know that she had enhancement potions, and that many people would want them afterward.

They will inevitably come closer.

Ten martial artists stepped onto the stage, and without exception, they were all at the peak of the Earth Rank, stuck here just one step away from entering the Heaven Rank.

Xiao Zhixing waved his hand, and Black Tiger personally fetched a bottle of Heaven-Rank potion for the first person, "Take it!"

It must be taken on the spot to avoid any other accidents.

The man was a young man in his early twenties. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and drank it down.

The next moment, his eyes widened, filled with shock and excitement.

"You will advance to the next level on the spot, and I will personally protect you."

The young man hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting, sat down on the spot, and began his ascent to the Heavenly Realm.

Seeing this effect, the other nine people no longer hesitated and took the medicine.

So the ten people rushed up the steps in front of everyone, and no one left the stage; they all wanted to see the final result.

Such a scene is truly rare, and many people are tense and expectant, not daring to blink.

Half an hour later, buzz—

The first youth suddenly experienced a tremor belonging to the Heavenly Rank.

Black Tiger waved his sleeve to compress his energy back, lest it damage the platform.

The young man opened his eyes, "It's done! Hahahaha, it's done!! I've reached the Celestial Realm, hahahaha—"

If it weren't for Black Tiger holding him down, he would have jumped three feet high with ecstasy.

Putting aside him, the martial artists watching below were even more excited than he was, and couldn't help but cheer wildly.

Immediately afterwards, the other nine people rushed into the Heavenly Staircase.

The martial artists present stared at Black Tiger and Xiao Zhixing with fervor.

Even those Heavenly Realm martial artists couldn't help but be tempted, as they all had descendants who needed the potion.

So they all started racking their brains, thinking about how to get a share from Prince Yuansheng.

Since she took out the medicine, she must be generous in sharing it with others, but there should be conditions in exchange.

[Yellow comment: Ah, we want the formula for this potion!]

[Yellow comment: Historical records indicate that Prince Yuansheng possessed potions that could elevate one's Heavenly Rank. We thought it was just a legend, but it turns out it's true!!]

They weren't surprised at all that Xiao Zhixing could train so many Heavenly Realm cultivators; whatever she did was perfectly normal to them.

I never expected that such a miraculous medicine actually existed.

[Red and green comments: We want the recipe too!!]

Xiao Zhixing could only apologize, as she couldn't produce a second batch of that potion, and their obtaining the formula was useless. However, if she were to research and develop a method for advancing to the next level in the future, she wouldn't hesitate to share it.

Suppressing her thoughts, she stood up and surveyed the entire room.

Everyone was waiting for her to speak.

"I know that everyone wants to reach the Heavenly Rank, and I understand your feelings. However, the potion is really limited. As for how much is left, I cannot disclose that, but I will not be stingy with what I can share."

A slight commotion arose among the crowd.

Xiao Zhixing continued, "I have always believed that external advancement is a minor path. The path of cultivation requires one to overcome numerous obstacles and climb steadily to reach the pinnacle of supreme power."

"Therefore, I wish to establish the Martial Arts Alliance to share the secrets of the world, and I welcome all martial artists to join the Martial Arts Alliance, to study the methods of advancing in rank together, and to climb to the highest heavenly realm together!"

Below, pairs of eyes began to ponder and consider.

Xiao Zhixing revealed a slight smile, "I sincerely ask you all a question: What was your initial motivation for learning martial arts?"

A bold young man raised his hand, "I learned martial arts so that I could take over the escort agency and provide food for my brothers."

One of them took the lead, and another laughed and said, "I learned martial arts to show off, and I hope some girl will take a liking to me."

Everyone burst into laughter.

"I learned martial arts to support my family, to build up my strength, to stay healthy and less prone to illness, and to save money."

"I have inherited my family's martial arts skills, and it seems that I have no other skills besides that."

"I learned martial arts to punish evil and promote good!" This was the voice of a girl in red.

"Yes, we sisters learn martial arts to protect ourselves from lecherous men, and also to help other poor sisters!"

A dozen or so female martial artists stood out in the corner, their faces filled with admiration as they saw Xiao Zhixing looking over.

Xiao Zhixing listened patiently to them finish speaking before smiling gently and asking, "Do you know why I learned martial arts?"

"To take over the Xiao family army and protect the country?" It was that girl in red again.

Xiao Zhixing nodded, "Yes, I learned martial arts only to protect my country."

Her voice lowered, her eyes filled with sorrow, "Last year, the northern barbarians invaded the pass, and nearly 200,000 soldiers and civilians died at Guixiong Pass, their corpses strewn across the fields!"

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