High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late-Chapter 234 - 202: Titled Grandmaster, Astonishing Chairman Xiao of the Blue Star Alliance (Second Update)

Chapter 234: Chapter 202: Titled Grandmaster, Astonishing Chairman Xiao of the Blue Star Alliance (Second Update)

The smile that was often on Xiao Yun’s face vanished in an instant, his eyes fixed intently on the pieces on the chessboard, finally revealing a wry smile.

"Chairman Zhong’s chess skills are astonishing, Xiao admits defeat."

"Thank you for going easy on me." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Zhong Guoping waved his hand, then his gaze fell on another person. "Shall we have a game?"

Hong Lie detected the discontent in the tone; Zhong Guoping still couldn’t let go. Ever since leaving the Lin Family, Hong Lie noticed that every time Zhong Guoping saw him, he would put on an unpleasant face.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Yun laughed heartily, guessing that there was probably some conflict between the two?

Xiao Yun, the head of the Blue Star Alliance’s Huaxia Branch in Guangshen Province, also held an honorary vice chairman title in the Guangshen Province Martial Arts Association.

The selection tournament in Guangshen Province was overseen by Hong Lie from the Southern War Zone, Zhong Guoping from the Guangshen Province Martial Arts Association, and Xiao Yun from the Blue Star Alliance.

For instance, the medical personnel among the examiners were drawn from the Blue Star Alliance, and all test data would be entered into the Blue Star Alliance’s database, with each participant’s classified records being established.

The Southern War Zone was responsible for maintaining order and invigilation on-site, while the Provincial Martial Arts Association coordinated the entire competition.

The three parties jointly participated in the selection tournament, supervising each other to effectively prevent nepotism and malpractice.

"Chairman Zhong, I’m just a rough guy, can’t play chess, won’t embarrass myself," Hong Lie quickly waved his hand.

"Hmph, then you say, what do you want to play?"

Hong Lie was taken aback, it seemed Chairman Zhong’s resentment was indeed significant. Just as he felt awkward, rapid footsteps came from outside the door, then the office door was knocked.

"Chairman Xiao, Chairman Zhong,..."

"If there’s something to say, say it quickly," Zhong Guoping frowned.

"Just now, a participant broke the blood collection needle during the Qi and Blood test..."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yun frowned, "What’s going on? Is there a problem with the quality of the blood collection needles? Who’s responsible for the procurement of this batch of needles?"

Xiao Yun didn’t think much and immediately thought it was a quality issue with the blood collection needles, since all the testing equipment was also procured by his side.

"A batch of blood collection needles broke, then replace it with another batch. Can’t you handle such a small issue? Do you have to ask us?"

The visitor was silent for a moment, "Chairman Xiao, it shouldn’t be a problem with the needles."

"Then tell me, whose problem is it?"

"Chairman Xiao, the blood collection needle failed to leave the slightest mark on that person’s skin."

"What did you say?!"

Xiao Yun slammed the chessboard, the pieces on the table were jolted, his eyes flashing with disbelief. Even if the quality of the blood collection needle was poor, such a problem shouldn’t occur, and the equipment supplier wouldn’t dare provide such quality equipment for the selection tournament.

Listening to the conversation between the two, Hong Lie and Zhong Guoping couldn’t help but exchange glances, and they both simultaneously thought of one person. A joyful look appeared on Hong Lie’s face, then he was glared at fiercely by Zhong Guoping.

The chess pieces fell to the ground, and Xiao Yun couldn’t be bothered with them at the moment, "Then immediately send someone to the Provincial Martial Arts Association to fetch some Grandmaster-level blood collection needles, and also tell me, what’s the name of this participant?"

"Su Mu."

"Su Mu? This name sounds familiar." Xiao Yun muttered to himself.

Hearing this, Hong Lie and Zhong Guoping exchanged glances, eyes gleaming as if to say ’just as expected’, as soon as they heard, they knew it must be Su Mu. Only this guy could possibly break the blood collection needle.

Back at the Lin Family Martial Arts Exchange, this guy Su Mu had once used his flesh to contend against a Grandmaster-level weapon. Although the two arrived late and didn’t see it firsthand, every subordinate at the scene swore it was true.

"Send me his personal resume immediately, let me have a look."

"Alright." The visitor left hurriedly.

"Do you two know this Su Mu?"

"He knows best," Zhong Guoping snorted, glancing at Hong Lie.

Hong Lie laughed heartily, "This Su Mu is one of ours from the Southern War Zone, but it was Chairman Zhong who discovered him first. I just got lucky, thanks to Chairman Zhong, and picked up a gem."

Hearing Hong Lie’s candid admission, Zhong Guoping’s stern face softened somewhat.

"Stopped at Third Level Martial Artist for ten years, only advanced to Fourth Level at thirty-three?" Xiao Yun looked puzzled, thinking his subordinate might have sent the wrong resume.

But upon closer inspection, the name on it was indeed Su Mu. Then he continued to read on.

"In the training camp, the Tower of Power was shattered, then he forcefully ascended to the top positions in Shenjiang, Gaoshan, and Qianhai..."

"A few months later, he was honored as the Star of Battle and given the title Southern New Generation General Star?"

Xiao Yun’s eyelids twitched upon seeing this. The leap was too astonishing, making him pause in surprise.

"Immediately thereafter, the Huaxia National Martial Arts Association listed Su Mu on the Celestial Pride List, ranked 100th, with the title of One-Slash Asura..."

"More than half a month ago, at the Lin Family exchange meet, he killed the Lin Family’s Celestial Pride, Lin Peng, with one slash, using Great Success Blade Momentum to reverse slash a Grandmaster’s palm?!"

Fifth Level Martial Artist, Great Success Blade Momentum, reverse slashing a Grandmaster’s palm?!

Seeing this, Xiao Yun suddenly stood up, showing an expression of incredulity and doubt.

This personal resume was too peculiar. The first half was inconspicuous, while the latter half seemed ’full of loopholes,’ as if fabricated haphazardly, and was very careless.

Reading through it gave a sense of perplexity; Su Mu’s rise was too mysterious.

"What I can see now must only be the superficial resume of Su Mu. This person’s resume is definitely not that simple, most likely hidden by the Southern War Zone."

"In less than a year, from an unknown figure unable to break through as a Third Level Martial Artist, he rose to master Great Success Blade Momentum and even to reverse slash a Grandmaster’s palm, a demon?"

Xiao Yun breathed rapidly, contemplating several times and speculating accordingly. Finally, his gaze continued to the end of the resume, which read as follows.

"Three days ago, ranked 33rd on the Huaxia Celestial Pride List."

After reading Su Mu’s personal resume, Xiao Yun’s gaze fell on Hong Lie and Zhong Guoping. The two remained calm and seemed unsurprised by all of this, further confirming Xiao Yun’s speculations.

"Congratulations, Su Mu is remarkable. Rising so strongly in less than a year, it seems the Southern War Zone is about to produce a Titled Grandmaster, and there’s even a significant chance to compete for Martial Saint."

Upon hearing Titled Grandmaster and Martial Saint, Zhong Guoping felt even more bitter, realizing that all this glory should originally belong to the Guangshen Province Martial Arts Association.

Zhong Guoping was well aware of the weight behind the five words of a Titled Grandmaster.

After combining Three Flowers to ascend to Grandmaster, Martial Artists cannot directly coalesce a Martial Arts Golden Body. Grandmasters must first forge 29 skull bones, after which they can draw all bone marrow to form a Golden Bone Golden Body, marking the First Forging Golden Body—a step where many Grandmasters halt.

When a Grandmaster refines the Third Forging Golden Body, they can choose to ascend to Eighth Level Grandmaster. In this phase, some demon-level individuals choose to continue refining the Golden Body. Those who complete six or more golden body refinements to ascend become Titled Grandmasters.

Golden Body Cultivation, each forging an ascent of the First Heaven, is more challenging than achieving Grandmaster. The difficulty of becoming a Titled Grandmaster is imaginable.

Oh, how many years has it been since the Guangshen Province hasn’t produced such a demon-level talent!

For a moment, Xiao Yun’s gaze towards Hong Lie was filled with envy.

Hong Lie beamed, waving his hand, "How could one easily become a Martial Saint? Countless exceptional demons cannot reach it, it’s unfathomable."

"Haha, it would be excellent enough if Su Mu ultimately becomes a Titled Grandmaster. I would be very satisfied..."

Xiao Yun squinted his eyes. It seemed this Su Mu was indeed Guangshen Province’s hidden trump card this time, arousing great curiosity in him. He eventually couldn’t help but speak up:

"Gentlemen, may I have the opportunity to meet your province’s demon in person?"

Xiao Yun wanted to personally see such a martial arts demon; this individual would surely become a significant figure in the future. Even he scarcely had the chance to engage with such a demon personally, and he seized this opportunity to experience it firsthand.

"Chairman Xiao, what are you saying, there’s nothing wrong with that. Besides, you are one of the chief officers of the Guangshen Province selection competition this time. It’s timely as there is nothing else at hand."

"We’ll consider it an opportunity to inspect the examination venue."

Hong Lie immediately responded, having been troubled by Zhong Guoping earlier, but at this moment, Su Mu provided a convenient excuse. Xiao Yun looked towards Zhong Guoping, who nodded as well.

The three of them then proceeded, led by an overseer, to the third basement level where the testing room was located.

Along the way, seeing the gathering of three chief officials, the overseers’ expressions changed drastically, and they became intensely focused. However, the three did not stop or even glance at them, walking briskly past.

Some noticed a hint of urgency on Xiao Yun’s face, arousing the curiosity of many overseers about the reason behind the trio’s arrival. Could it be that someone had alarmed the three of them?!

"We’re nearly there. He’s in the testing room at the end, probably undergoing the punching power test right now..."

The three nodded, looking in the direction indicated by the overseer. Upon seeing the door to the testing room, Xiao Yun’s heart surged with excitement.

Unable to help himself, he quickened his pace slightly.

"Then let’s hurry..."

Before he finished speaking.

Boom!

The ground trembled violently as if an earthquake shook the earth. Suddenly, a thunderous explosion erupted from the testing room at the end.