Under the gaze of many, Jiang Wuming, accompanied by Xia Xueqin, arrived at the entrance of the martial arts arena.
Although Jiang Wuming had already been informed by Xia Xueqin that not only all students of Donghai Martial Arts Academy would attend his class today, but Ren Xiaoyao would also bring all teachers to listen, he was still moved when he saw Ren Xiaoyao and other school leaders and teachers standing at the entrance, with the arena surrounded by students.
In the short time he had been at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, he had felt something called warmth.
This warmth was something he had experienced in his childhood with the couple Su Shirong and Liu Guifang, and Su Shiyun.
“Dean Ren, distinguished masters!”
Soon, Jiang Wuming, accompanied by Xia Xueqin, walked to the entrance of the martial arts arena, cupped his fists, bowed, and greeted the school leaders and teachers headed by Ren Xiaoyao.
Hearing Jiang Wuming’s words and observing his actions, all the teachers present, except for Ren Xiaoyao, showed expressions of surprise to varying degrees.
They had all heard of Jiang Wuming’s deeds, especially what happened at Longlan Restaurant a few days ago, and subjectively believed that Jiang Wuming, like many martial arts prodigies, was sharp and ostentatious.
But at this moment, there was no sharpness about Jiang Wuming; only humility and respect!
“Wuming, let me introduce you…”
While those teachers were still surprised, Ren Xiaoyao smiled and introduced the school leaders and teachers around him to Jiang Wuming one by one.
“Wuming, there’s an old saying in Longguo, ‘Blue comes from the indigo plant but surpasses it in blueness.’ I believe that by taking your father as a benchmark, your achievements in the field of martial arts in the future will surely surpass his!”
“Teacher Jiang, a hero emerges from youth!”
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As Ren Xiaoyao introduced each teacher, they would smile and praise Jiang Wuming. Jiang Wuming continued to cup his fists and bow, without any hint of smugness or pride on his face.
These details, falling into the eyes of the teachers at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, completely changed their impression of Jiang Wuming.
Ren Xiaoyao, on the other hand, wore a look of gratified smile.
With his discernment and experience, the first time he met Jiang Wuming, he had seen through Jiang Wuming’s true nature and character – he had integrity but not arrogance, principles and a bottom line, not exactly hating evil, but definitely repaying kindness.
“Wuming, the students are not in a hurry, let’s go in.”
After Ren Xiaoyao finished introducing everyone to Jiang Wuming, he suggested to Jiang Wuming and motioned for Jiang Wuming to walk at the front, “We are all here to listen to your lecture today, you are the protagonist. Therefore, you go first.”
“Alright, Dean.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuming did not stand on ceremony and entered the martial arts arena first.
Instantly, all the students in the arena, including Xia Dong and Su Qiang, turned their attention to Jiang Wuming. The entire venue was silent.
“Welcome, Teacher Wuming!”
Then, the brief silence was broken. Huangfu Weixia, dressed in a red martial arts uniform, stood up first, waved her hands, and shouted with her dantian activated.
“Welcome, Teacher Wuming!”
With Huangfu Weixia taking the lead, the other students shouted in unison. Their voices overlapped, resonating with the air, as if trying to shatter the sky.
At the same time, Ren Xiaoyao and others also entered the martial arts arena and took their seats in the first row in the eastern area.
This was the first time Jiang Wuming had faced such widespread cheers, which was completely different from leading the members of the War Dragon Hall in battles far and wide.
However—
Even though it was his first time, Jiang Wuming did not show any discomfort, nor did he appear nervous. He cupped his fists towards the students in the four directions of southeast and northwest.
After doing so, Jiang Wuming raised his hands and made a downward pressing gesture, signaling the students to quiet down.
“Hello everyone, my name is Jiang Wuming, and I have just joined Donghai Martial Arts Academy.”
When the martial arts arena fell silent again, Jiang Wuming slowly began, “As you all know, I am an eight-star martial artist. According to normal regulations, I am not qualified to be a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, and my martial arts realm is even inferior to some of the students present…”
“Teacher Jiang, you don’t need to be so modest! We all know that even though you are only an eight-star martial artist, you can defeat a Martial Dao Grandmaster!”
Before Jiang Wuming could finish his sentence, Huangfu Weixia, dressed in a red martial arts uniform, stood up and interrupted with a smile, “I dare to guarantee that with one hand, within three breaths, you can make me doubt my life!”
“Hahaha…”
Hearing Huangfu Weixia’s teasing words, the students burst into laughter, and the atmosphere became relaxed and pleasant.
“Since this classmate has said so, then I won’t be pretentious and explain about my appointment as a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy. Let’s officially begin the class.”
Jiang Wuming smiled and then got straight to the point, “Before today, I had given a lecture to this year’s freshmen as a guest lecturer, teaching them a set of fist techniques.
Today marks what I consider to be my first true class as a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy.
When I received the notification from the academic affairs office to teach this class, I kept wondering what I could teach you.
Martial arts theory? Cultivation experience?
I have no experience in these areas, and other teachers will surely explain them better than I can.
After much thought, I decided that the first class would be on martial arts combat.
Martial arts are not a performance.
When this world undergoes changes, the meaning of martial arts is to kill enemies!”
When Jiang Wuming reached this point, not only the students but even Ren Xiaoyao and others were deeply moved.
Few martial arts combat classes were offered at either Donghai Martial Arts Academy or Yanjing Martial Arts Academy, and even when they were, they only covered martial arts sparring. Hardly any teacher mentioned the word ‘killing’.
This was because teachers believed that the students of the martial arts academies were still far from having to kill enemies – ever since the end of that divine war twelve years ago, the extraterrestrial enemies had not attacked again!
But who could guarantee that the extraterrestrial enemies would not come again in the short term?
If the extraterrestrial enemies descended tomorrow, and a war more tragic than that of twelve years ago ensued, these martial arts academy students would inevitably have to go to the battlefield to kill enemies!
“I stayed in the War Dragon Hall for a long time, engaged in many martial arts combat situations, hovered between life and death countless times, and killed many enemies. I have summarized a lot of experience and insights in martial arts combat.”
Jiang Wuming spoke again, “Today, I will share some of my personal experiences with you and will teach through practical combat demonstrations.”
“What is the most crucial factor in martial arts combat?”
At the end, Jiang Wuming posed a question to interact with the students.
“Martial prowess!”
“Martial realm!”
“Combat power!”
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The students eagerly answered.
“The first student’s answer is very good, martial prowess is the most crucial factor in martial arts combat.”
After the students responded, Jiang Wuming nodded and said, “Well, the reason it’s a crucial factor is because, including myself, a few people in this world can defeat opponents by transcending a martial arts realm.
Besides that, there are also some specially trained assassins who can kill martial artists stronger than them through assassination!”
“What truly determines the outcome of a life-and-death battle is combat power, as the last student said!”
Jiang Wuming guided them step by step, “So, what constitutes combat power?
Firstly, as mentioned earlier, is martial prowess, which includes martial realm, mastered martial skills, and the application of martial skills. This is the foundation for a martial artist engaging in life-and-death combat.
Secondly, it is martial combat experience.
A martial artist who has been on the battlefield, tempered between life and death, and possesses rich life-and-death combat experience can instantly kill an enemy of the same realm who lacks such experience!
Martial combat experience involves multiple aspects such as a martial artist’s aura, psychology, emotions, and killing intent.
Finally, it is combat instinct.
Combat instinct, understood literally, is the instinctive reaction formed by a martial artist after numerous battles. When taken to the extreme, it can achieve the legendary state of ‘unparalleled skill through effortless action’.”
“Clap clap clap!”
When Jiang Wuming finished speaking, Ren Xiaoyao was the first to start clapping.
He had participated in the divine war twelve years ago and knew the power of the extraterrestrial enemies, as well as the cruelty of war. He strongly agreed with everything Jiang Wuming had said.
With Ren Xiaoyao leading the applause, others followed suit. For a time, the applause was like thunder, resounding throughout the entire martial arts arena.
“Next, I invite a student to engage in a practical combat demonstration with me. I will explain the three points mentioned earlier during the demonstration.”
Jiang Wuming spoke again after the applause had lasted for a full half minute.
“Teacher Wuming, I will conduct the practical combat demonstration with you!”
As soon as Jiang Wuming finished speaking, a voice rang out.
Huangfu Weixia, dressed in a red martial arts uniform, leaped forward and entered the martial arts arena directly.
Under the morning sun, her ample bosom swayed, her movements remarkably pronounced, as if about to burst through her martial arts uniform!