The Supreme God of Martial Arts

The giant eagle carried all the people and stopped in front of the gate of the capital city. It flapped its wings, and created a gust of

strong wind, which glittered like tiny crystals in the air. The eagle flew magnificently into the capital city.

The inside of the capital city was boundless. Countless numbers of buildings, in all shapes and sizes lined up like mighty soldiers.

In a few moments, the giant eagle landed in front of an enormous arched door which was over two hundred meters high. It had two

bronze doors covered with copper nails, secured by a diamond-studded bolt.

A giant plague with the words 'PrMinister's Mansion’ hang above the two bronze doors.

A few dozen gigantic guards in uniform formed an army and stood nearby to secure the place.

The people jumped off from the eagle. Samuel waved his hand into the air and turned the giant eagle into a flash of light. It

whistled as it disappeared inside his sleeve.

Inside the PrMinister's Mansion were dozens of tall, elegant buildings, and well-decorated pavilions. It revealed endless wealth

and power owned by the prminister.

As they entered the mansion, Samuel asked Belle to find suitable rooms for Austin and the queen. He also ordered a nearby

servant to provide them with new clothes and sumptuous food.

Belle followed her father's order and led the two guests in to a hallway covered with gold. Soon, they arrived at a quiet and

secluded yard.

Hidden inside the yard was an enormous building. It looked elegant from the outside. Austin looked around and saw wild flowers of

different colors. Bright green grasses as tall as him. It filled the air with fragrance. It was the perfect place to rest, and they wanted

to live there forever.

Both Austin and Caroline felt safe as they walked along a pathway, covered with all kinds of colored stones. It led into another

hallway where each of them was assigned a room.

"By the way, the Martial Arts Tournament will be held in the Solamnia Kingdom in ten days. Are you interested?"

Belle suddenly asked.

"Martial Arts Tournament? Kid, | strongly advise you to join and compete in the tournament."

The FlEmperor's voice echoed inside Austin's Soul Sea before he could make any reply.

"Um, why should | do that?"

Austin was confused by the FlEmperor's request. He eagerly asked him in his Soul Sea.

"It's a famous tradition in the East Mainland. Every ten years the Martial Arts Tournament will be held in every country.

All teenagers under the age of 25 can join to show off their talent and skills.

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At the tournament, all sects, both large and small, including the three holy lands, will send representatives to watch.

They will keep an eye on gifted teenagers they see at the tournament, and they will try to recruit them.

After all, all sects need a constant supply of young and gifted talents to keep themselves flourishing and strong.

On the other hand, young people attend the tournament to show off their skills. It's a showcase of skills and power, as each one of

them wants to be recruited and trained by these sects.

If they show an outstanding performance, they stand a better chance of being chosen by sinfluential sects. The most gifted

teenager is recruited by the three holy lands. That alone is an honor and a reason for you to join the tournament.

Kid, you just arrived in the Divine Continent. | strongly advise you to attend this tournament. I'm sure that the major sects will

wrestle against each other to get you. Just show them what you can do.

In the warrior's world, it is dangerous and lonely being an independent cultivator. You should have a powerful sect behind you. You

will benefit greatly from the support and training they would offer you.

When you're weak and not smart, it is advisable that you first join a sect and then work very hard to improve your strength."

The FlEmperor patiently explained every detail to Austin.

Austin thought about it hard. He realized that the FlEmperor was right.

Joining a powerful sect meant that he had fully integrated himself into the warrior world on the Divine Continent. He imagined all

the support and additional training he would get.

Austin decided he would give it a shot. He would go to the Martial Arts Tournament held in the Solamnia Kingdom.

Meanwhile, he immediately told Caroline via the spiritual sense of his plans. He asked for her opinions and suggestions on how he

could advance on the tournament.

"It is better if | avoid such a tournament. I'm using the evil energy to practice martial arts. Practicing human skills will severely

damage my body and my cultivation,"

Caroline replied via the spiritual sense.

Austin thought that Caroline was right. She was the queen of the evil shadow race and she got her power from the evil energy.

Those human sects focused their trainings on refining the vital energy. It would be unfit for her cultivation.

"Do | need to meet srequirements to join such an important tournament?"

Austin asked Belle once again.

"Not much. You're qualified if you're under the age of 25.

Don't worry. | will help you register and tell the people you're with the PrMinister.

I'm sure they will be very impressed with your strength and skills.

It will also give credit to the PrMinister's Manson,"

Belle replied sincerely.

Austin now felt more confident and excited with the tournament. "Okay, thank you very much. By the way, please don't register for

Caroline. She won't be joining this tournament with me,"

Austin said, grinning.

Belle was curious about Caroline's disinterest in the tournament, but did not bother to ask for any more information. She nodded to

Austin and then left the yard by the front door.

As they watched Belle disappear from the room, Austin and Caroline looked at each other and realized they were both exhausted,

and hungry. They parted ways and went to each other's room.

Inside Austin's room, the enormous bed was inviting but remained empty. Austin felt restless and couldn't bring himself to rest. He

got up.

"Buddy, where is that Land of Life-and-death you mentioned tobefore? | have thought about it, we might as well go there and

find the Reincarnate Lotus for you.

The sooner we find it, the sooner you'll get your human body back,"

Austin said to the FlEmperor.

Focused on his new daunting task, Austin had cto the Divine Continent with a wisp of the FlEmperor's soul. He was eager

to find the Reincarnate Lotus in the Land of Life-and-death. The FlEmperor had helped him in a lot of ways, and he wanted to

repay his kindness by getting his human body back.

However, Austin still had no idea of the location of this mysterious land.

"Kid, | really appreciate your wanting to find the Reincarnate Lotus for me.

But you're still too weak to enter the Land of Life-and-death.

It is located in the East Mainland. But it's a forbidden zone for human beings.

It's protected by a magical power that could sense the identity of everyone who enters. It is said that only those Divine Bridge

Realm warriors or those with more superior powers can go there and walk out alive.

Any inferior warrior bold enough to enter the land could never go out alive."

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The FlEmperor explained with heaviness in his heart. He wanted so much to get his human body back. However, he didn't

want to risk Austin's life.

"Are you kidding me? Don't scare me.

Are you tellingthat only the Divine Bridge Realm warriors are powerful enough to enter the Land of Life-and-death?"

Austin asked. He doubted the information given by the FlEmperor.

"You're right. That's why | once told you it would be very difficult and dangerous to get my human body back.

Forget it. You need to focus on regaining your strength before you think about doing other things. And don't even think about doing

something behind my back. You know | can sense your thoughts and actions.

Once you have reached the Divine Bridge Realm, that's the tyou can think about going to the Land of Life-and-death and

helpingget the Reincarnate Lotus.

| lost my human body and beca wisp of broken soul for more than one thousand years. Surely, | can wait a few more days, or

years,"

said the FlEmperor, as he tried to convince himself that it was still possible to get his human body back.

It was still a long way before Austin could beca Divine Bridge Realm warrior. He still had to go through so much training and

develop his skills and power. The FlEmperor could not rush Austin and force him to achieve it overnight.

"Buddy, don't worry. Set your mind at ease. Soon, | will beca Divine Bridge Realm warrior.

| promise, | won't make you wait another thousand years!"

Austin assured his friend. It was the most he could do at this point.

"Ha-ha! Of course, | trust you! That's why | chose you in the first place. It's your gift that convincedto place my hope in you.

OK, so let's drop this for now.

Remember, you have ten days to prepare for the tournament.

Perform well and aim to impress the sects. Make sure you have their attention from the start of the tournament. There's a

possibility that you could enter the three holy lands,"

said the FlEmperor.

"Fine,"

Austin replied.

He took a deep breath and channeled all his energy to start his cultivation.