Tycoon War God

”Is it over, just like that?”

On the drill ground, the crowd stared at the screen, unable to snap back to reality for a long while. The Jiaolong Camp, personally trained by Wang Ye, had been defeated just like that? And it had only taken a few minutes from start to finish.

It wasn’t just the Jiaolong Camp. The troops from the other major military regions had met the same fate, utterly crushed by the Divine Machine Camp without a trace of a fight left in them.

The people from the Divine Machine Camp are simply a bunch of freaks!

This was the first time such a situation had occurred since the military competition’s inception. One team was taking all the glory!

This is nothing short of a miracle!

The crowd suddenly turned their heads to look at the somewhat bored Lin Mu, their hearts pounding with even greater shock.

But the most astonished of all was Kong Lin. How long had it been since Lin Mu began training the Divine Machine Camp? Less than three months! For every member of the Divine Machine Camp to break through their limits and shine so brightly in the competition in such a short time was something Kong Lin had never dared to imagine.

The other commanders wore strange expressions. All of our troops lost? And to the same unit, no less! Frustration was natural, but it was overshadowed by a sense of genuine respect. After all, no other unit could have achieved such a feat.

Although the matches themselves weren’t very exciting and the other units’ true capabilities weren’t fully showcased, the power of the Divine Machine Camp had completely conquered everyone.

”Alright,” Han Xiaochuan said, unsure whether to laugh or cry. ”Since the Divine Machine Camp has already won the championship, let’s call this competition to an end.”

Xiang Yunlong and the others nodded in agreement. In truth, they knew it was over the moment the Jiaolong Camp joined forces with the other two units.

The most embarrassed person, naturally, was Xiang Yunlong. He had thought the Jiaolong Camp could put up a proper fight against the Divine Machine Camp. He never expected Zhou Dalong to privately collude with two other teams to target them. Such an act was, of course, rather dishonorable.

”Well then, since it’s over, we should be heading back.” Lu Kai also stood up, ready to leave. The Wolf Slayer Camp had been defeated by the Divine Machine Camp twice in succession, and he no longer had the face to stay.

”Wait!”

Suddenly, Lin Mu spoke up. He looked at Ruan Shan. ”Didn’t you say you wanted to challenge me after the competition ended? Now, I’m giving you the chance.”

Ruan Shan’s expression was awkward. He had been defeated by Lin Mu in a single move, and now the Divine Machine Camp had won. He had no grounds to bring up the challenge again.

”Instructor Lin, Mr. Ruan was in the wrong earlier. I hope you can forgive him.” Lu Kai glanced at Ruan Shan, shook his head slightly, then cupped his fist toward Lin Mu. ”As for the matter with the Shenqi Pharmaceutical Company, I’ve already investigated it thoroughly. I will give you a full account.”

Hearing this, Ruan Shan tried to interject, ”Commander Lu, this matter—”

”Shut up!” Lu Kai snapped. He then turned to Lin Mu and said, ”I wonder what your thoughts are, Instructor Lin?”

Just as Lin Mu was about to speak, Kong Lin quickly interjected, ”Lin Mu, since Commander Lu has spoken personally, the least you can do is show him some respect.”

”Fine,” Lin Mu said after a moment’s thought, nodding. ”I’ll consider it a gesture of respect for Commander Lu.”

”Thank you, Instructor Lin!” Lu Kai cupped his fist. ”I will consider myself in your debt for this favor. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask!”

Ultimately, Lu Kai left. Before departing, Ruan Shan shot Lin Mu a resentful glance. It was obvious he hadn’t accepted the outcome.

After the people from Yue Province had left, Wang Ye, who had been sitting quietly to the side, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Lin Mu.

”Instructor Lin, how about we exchange a few moves?”

The other leaders, who had been about to leave, froze. Wang Ye was challenging Lin Mu?

This…

Everyone knew that Wang Ye was a Martial Arts Grandmaster! Although Wang Ye’s name wasn’t on the Heavenly List, not a single Grandmaster dared to underestimate him. This was because he was so powerful that he no longer needed some empty title to prove his worth.

Han Xiaochuan, however, seemed to realize something, and his expression changed slightly. ”Wang Ye, can we perhaps discuss this another day?” he proposed, really not wanting to see a dispute erupt between the two.

Lin Mu, however, simply nodded. ”Fine.”

”This place is too small. Let’s go outside,” Lin Mu said before taking the lead.

The crowd hurriedly followed. While everyone knew of Wang Ye, not many knew Lin Mu. At least, those from the other military regions only knew that the Divine Machine Camp he trained was formidable. As for his personal strength, no one truly knew if he was strong or weak. Yet, for him to accept a challenge from Wang Ye, he must have some confidence. At this thought, everyone grew excited. Even a magnate like Lu Shangfeng was intrigued.

One was a Martial Arts Grandmaster of long-standing renown; the other, a legendary instructor whose troops had taken the top spot. In a battle between these two, who would prove stronger?

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On the drill ground, Wang Ye, dressed in a long robe, announced his name. ”Wang Ye of Wudang!”

”Lin Wudi of River City,” Lin Mu replied after a moment’s thought.

Wang Ye nodded. ”The Jiangling Wang Family doesn’t have much to do with me, but they still bear the Wang surname. While they brought about their own annihilation, I would be unworthy of my title as Grandmaster if I did nothing. I have long heard of your peerless combat strength, Lin Wudi—that you are invincible. I would like to see for myself just how great the gap between us truly is.”

As he finished speaking, Wang Ye’s expression became incredibly solemn. A faint breeze stirred, and an aura like wind and clouds emanated from his body. In the next moment, the wind surged and the clouds billowed!

Wang Ye made his move, but he stopped just as suddenly. A finger was pointed at his brow, hovering just half an inch from his forehead.

”I have lost.” Wang Ye’s aura vanished as if it had never been, and his expression was somewhat dejected.

”No,” Lin Mu said, retracting his finger. ”You didn’t lose to me. You lost to yourself.”

”You wanted to challenge me to use this as an opportunity to break through to the Divine Communion Realm, but your path is misguided.”

The shock in Wang Ye’s eyes intensified as he stared at Lin Mu in disbelief. How on earth did this guy see my true intentions?

Lin Mu smiled faintly. ”To break through to the Divine Communion Realm is actually very simple. The principle of Tai Chi Fist emphasizes an upright body and a relaxed mind leading the vital energy. Your intent leads the energy, and the energy drives your power. Hands, eyes, body, technique, footwork, essence, energy, spirit, strength, and skill—these ten must be unified to encompass the Tai Chi and balance the Yin and Yang. Only when body and mind are one can you reach a state of great accomplishment!”

As Lin Mu turned to leave, his voice drifted back to Wang Ye. ”You have mastered the physical aspects—the hands, eyes, body, technique, and footwork—but you have yet to truly grasp the spiritual ones: the essence, energy, and spirit. If you can comprehend this point, with your talent, Reaching the Divine will not be difficult!”

Upon hearing Lin Mu’s words, Wang Ye’s entire body trembled. He abruptly closed his eyes. The breeze swirling around him began to change. Strangely, it split into two colors—one black and one white, swirling together like a Tai Chi symbol.

BOOM!

In the next moment, a muffled sound erupted from within Wang Ye’s body. His eyes snapped open. He held the two-colored breeze in his hand as if he were holding Yin and Yang itself.

So that’s how it is! A slight smile touched Wang Ye’s lips. He gave Lin Mu a deep bow. ”Wang Ye thanks Master Lin for his guidance!”

Such profound guidance elevated an advisor to the status of a teacher.

Meanwhile, the onlookers had no idea what had just transpired. Didn’t Wang Ye challenge Lin Mu? Why is he bowing and thanking him now?