"Placing an order?" The tall Martial Arts student was stunned, staring blankly at Andrew Han. His heart suddenly pounded violently, and he swallowed a dry gulp.
This year's Martial Arts Student Ranking Battle determines positions by competing for ranking tokens.
Somewhere in this valley, a hundred ranking tokens are hidden. Whoever holds one will be placed in the top hundred. As for the top three positions, among those hundred tokens, there are three special ones.
But there's a problem.
All of these tokens are placed in a single location.
Once they're found, chaos will erupt, and a fierce scramble among Martial Arts students is certain. Even those in the Upper Martial Artist Realm won't have much advantage in the melee.
Thinking of this,
The tall Martial Arts student hurriedly spoke up: "Han... Peerless Andrew Han, do you mean that after the Ranking Battle, I lend you two hundred million Sinoveran dollars, and you help me win a ranking token?"
"Exactly."
Andrew Han nodded gently.
Two hundred million per person—just fifty customers are needed to gather ten billion.
This is the battle of faith for countless Martial Arts students across Sinovera.
Even with enough strength, Andrew Han would not monopolize all the tokens. By taking only half, and restricting business to Upper Martial Artists, the impact is minimal—at least the Ranking Battle can proceed normally.
"Great, no problem!" The tall student responded ecstatically.
"Alright."
Andrew Han nodded, smiling lightly: "We'll draft an agreement soon. Also, I'll check with other Martial Arts students—if your family's finances don't meet the criteria, I'll unilaterally void the agreement without conditions."
Mm, mm.
The tall Martial Arts student nodded furiously.
He was an Upper Martial Artist. But in the scramble for tokens, during the chaos, it was entirely possible to lose to a group attack from several Middle Martial Artists. If it were a one-on-one fight, losing would be acceptable—he could accept the outcome.
But the real issue is...
If a Lower Martial Artist, or even a mere First Rank, managed to seize a ranking token by luck, it would be a humiliating defeat—no one could accept it.
Thankfully.
The Ranking Battle tests not only martial strength, but also strategy, tactics, interpersonal skills, and a bit of luck! Lending two hundred million for Peerless Andrew Han's help is one form of clever strategy!
The tall Martial Arts student's face flushed with excitement.
Those in the top hundred of the Ranking Battle can enter the Peerless Prodigy Battle! Lower Martial Artists and First Ranks can only watch from the sidelines.
Alright.
"Let's go." Andrew Han smiled faintly, thoughts turning as he weighed his options, leading the tall Martial Arts student deeper into the forest.
A rustle of leaves.
The two parted the branches and walked together toward the eastern area.
The Martial Arts Program student cohort is a new force in the Martial Arts World in recent years. One of their common traits is a distinguished family background and wealth.
The reason is simple.
Ordinary families rarely understand the mysteries of martial arts, nor do they approve of the Martial Arts Program path. Only when there is no other choice do they let their children train in high school and enter university through martial arts ranking.
But officials and magnates are completely different.
They know the wonders of martial arts, so they strongly support their children training, and some even force them to practice, enroll in private dojos, and treat martial cultivation as the core of their educational philosophy.
This is a difference in perception!
These children from prominent families have elders' support and vast financial resources, giving them a much higher starting point than those from ordinary backgrounds.
That is why, within the Martial Arts Program cohort:
The proportion of Martial Arts students with outstanding family backgrounds is extremely high, and their martial ranks are generally higher as well.
Simply put,
Among Martial Arts students above the Martial Artist Realm, seven or eight out of ten are from such backgrounds. Students like Andrew Han, from relatively ordinary families, make up only two or three out of ten.
But that doesn't mean everything.
For example, Peerless Leo Liu of Empire Academy and Hua General Duan Qing of Anxi University—both come from humble origins!
Hmm.
If I reveal my Presented Liquid Internal Power, Peerless Leo Liu probably wouldn't last a single exchange. But defeating him without exposing my strongest power—that's the real challenge, Andrew Han mused as he walked through the thorny undergrowth.
Suddenly,
A round-faced Martial Arts student in a camouflage short-sleeved shirt and military-style boots parted the willow branches and walked toward Andrew Han.
Hm?
Andrew Han glanced over calmly, unsure of the newcomer's intentions.
The round-faced Martial Arts student clasped his hands and said, "Peerless Andrew Han, I just overheard your business... I'm interested too. Lending two hundred million Sinoveran dollars is absolutely no problem."
Oh.
Andrew Han nodded gently.
He looked the student over carefully, then shook his head, "You don't qualify."
The round-faced Martial Arts student was stunned and quickly said, "I can lend three hundred million, even five hundred million—money is just numbers to me."
"It's not about the amount," Andrew Han waved his hand. "You're only First Rank—I can't help you get a ranking token. My clients must be Upper Martial Artists."
Why?
The round-faced Martial Arts student bit his lip, unwilling to give up.
Andrew Han pondered for a moment before replying, "Mm... It's basically a form of collateral. I won't recklessly destroy the integrity of the Ranking Battle for a bit of money."
Rustling sound.
The round-faced Martial Arts student pursed his lips, forced a smile, then turned and left.
Andrew Han glanced at the tall Martial Arts student following behind and smiled, "Let's go, we need to find the rest of our clients quickly."
......
Meanwhile, within the jungle,
The shocking news that Peerless Andrew Han shattered Hua General Duan Qing with one blow and killed Hua General Chad Chu with a single punch began to spread, rippling outward.
Insanity!
The news was spreading like wildfire!
This explosive news was like a stone thrown into a thousand waves, surging through the valley of the Ranking Battle, its shockwaves spreading awe and authority.
Andrew Han's name thundered through the valley.
Peerless might, crushing all before him.
Every Martial Arts student who heard the news was stunned, their faces paling. Some, less steady in temperament, were overcome with uneasy fear.
......
"Impossible, this can't be true!"
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"Stop doubting—I saw it with my own eyes! Andrew Han walked atop Moonlake's waves, standing on the water as he struck Duan Qing into coughing blood and killed Chad Chu instantly."
Some refused to believe, others spoke with certainty.
......
"By the heavens, those were two Hua Generals!"
"Even if the Five Hua Generals vary in strength, they're all Martial General-level elites! For Andrew Han to clash head-on with two Hua Generals at once? Even Leo Liu might not be able to do that."
"You're wrong—Leo Liu definitely couldn't kill a Hua General in one blow! Peerless versus Peerless, Andrew Han is the strongest. Even mid-tier Martial Generals might not last a single exchange against him."
Some gaped in disbelief, others argued fiercely.
But no matter what, this news truly shocked the Martial Arts students, leaving them bewildered—
Maybe the Five Hua Generals shouldn't be considered equals!
......
Elsewhere in the jungle, boulders lay scattered.
Chirping sounds.
Several birds flew from the branches, their crisp calls echoing through the air.
Sean Sun and Ethan Tang of Southland University, along with two Middle Martial Artists from the same school, circled around the boulders, staying alert.
Rustling sound.
The four slipped into the jungle and, once completely hidden, finally relaxed.
Dappled noon sunlight flickered across Ethan Tang's honest face, revealing a hint of unspeakable shock—he clearly knew the news: "Andrew Han is really that strong?"
Two Hua Generals!
Those are Martial General-level Martial Arts students!
The news was truly shocking. If some Martial Arts students hadn't witnessed it themselves and spoken sincerely, no one would have believed it... Two Hua Generals, defeated so easily before Andrew Han.
Sigh.
The other three exchanged glances, all silent.
Gulp.
Sean Sun took out his pocket water cup, drained it in one gulp, and pursed his lips: "Before the Ranking Battle began, Andrew Han already showed obvious killing intent toward Chad Chu, shocking everyone."
But I never imagined—
The Ranking Battle has only just started, not even an hour yet... Andrew Han's strength is almost unbelievable, sweeping through the field.
He spoke as he tossed aside the water cup.
Sean Sun's face showed an indescribable expression, sighing with a sense of loss at how the figure he once tried to chase was now far beyond his reach.
The Five Hua Generals stand above all Martial Arts students!
But Peerless Andrew Han can crush the other Hua Generals!
Such a gap is truly insurmountable. Sean Sun felt a sense of awe and glanced at Ethan Tang, who stood nearby.
What's wrong?
He noticed Ethan Tang's expression was a bit odd.
Cough, cough.
At this, Ethan Tang coughed awkwardly and said, "I once invited Andrew Han to join our team, even warned him he might have to face your entry test."
Silence!
An awkward, indescribable silence!
Not only Sean Sun, but the other two Martial Arts students also stared blankly at Ethan Tang, as if looking at someone out of their mind.
Test who?
Test Peerless Andrew Han?
Ethan Tang forced a self-mocking smile, bitterly saying, "Don't look at me like that... Let's hurry and find the Ranking Battle tokens. Whoever finds them first will have more opportunities."
......
Elsewhere in the vast valley,
At the top of a canopy more than twenty meters high, Leo Liu of Empire Academy sat motionless, cross-legged among the thick branches.
His gaze, usually calm, now showed caution.
He knew that in this year's Sinoveran Martial Arts Ranking Battle, besides Li Jingkong, another formidable rival had emerged—Andrew Han!
Interesting.
"Chad Chu and Duan Qing may not be the strongest, but they're genuine Martial Generals!"
Leo Liu lifted his serious gaze and looked into the distance.
Sitting atop the canopy, he could survey the entire valley—the peaceful scenery and even the distant waterfall, all in clear view.
Peerless as they may be, there are levels among them!
I suspect Andrew Han combines extraordinary inspiration with mastery of Transformation Arts... but even within Transformation Arts, there are strong and weak. Why should I, Leo Liu, fear him? The top spot in the Ranking Battle will be mine!