103: The capable are promoted, the mediocre are demoted

Yang Dian surveyed the surrounding tribesmen, who seemed to have lost their ability to speak and act, then leaped onto the high platform once more.

Third Uncle took a deep breath, stepped forward two paces, and reached the edge of the high platform:

"This is why us old men wanted to hold a clan meeting, why we called you all back."

"Dian Zi has become a Martial Artist, mastering strength beyond what ordinary people can imagine."

"While Martial Artists are still considered a secret, in the eyes of many, it's no longer a mystery."

"Soon, the country will announce a series of news, advocating for all citizens to Cultivate Martial Arts."

"If the clan doesn't want to be swept away by the tide of the times, if the family tree still wants to continue, then we can only integrate into the tide of the times, or even lead the way!"

While Third Uncle caught his breath, a young man from the clan brought over a stool, stood on it, and asked:

"Third Uncle, do you mean we can also Cultivate Martial Arts and become like Dian Zai?"

Third Uncle smiled.

Evidently, Yang Dian's display of strength was very successful.

"Otherwise? Why would I call you all back?"

"To let you know how strong Dian Zi is, so you can use his power to throw your weight around outside?"

The young man chuckled innocently:

"Then when can we have Dian Zai's strength?"

"I don't know!" Third Uncle sheathed his Japanese sword:

"Dian Zi is a Genius specially recruited by the organization; his strength is well-ranked even in our Min River region."

"It's not easy for ordinary people to achieve his level of strength."

"But you have resources supplied by the clan and personal guidance from Dian Zi. As long as you Cultivate diligently, it's not entirely without hope to reach his level of strength."

At this point, Third Uncle turned around, placed the Japanese sword back into its wooden box, and patted Yang Dian's arm, which was covered in blood-red Dragon scales.

With a "clanging" sound, he smiled at Yang Dian, signaling for him to take over.

Nodding to Third Uncle, Yang Dian took two steps forward to the edge of the high platform, flicked his hand to disperse the Qi and blood that had formed Dragon claws and scales, then clasped his hands behind his back and looked down at the crowd.

"What is Martial Arts?"

"To train strength, strengthen the body, build physique, extend life, and transcend!"

"Martial Arts is the only path to transcendence for ordinary people."

"As long as one is willing to Cultivate diligently, and their Aptitude isn't too poor, they can develop Qi and blood."

"Qi and blood are also the beginning of transcendence."

"To lay a good foundation for all you Grand Uncles and clan brothers, the clan has collected thousands of Martial Arts Cultivation Techniques, Pill Formulas, and Secret Manuals."

"From these, I have selected seven Martial Arts that are easiest to learn and most effective at developing Qi and blood, as well as a Pill Formula suitable for all Martial Arts beginners."

"The Martial Arts include health-preserving skills: Five Animal Frolics and Eight Section Brocade, suitable for the elderly to Cultivate."

"The Martial Arts also include Gluttonous Eating Qi, Nourishing Yuan Skill, and Meridian Opening Art, suitable for middle-aged, young adults, and teenagers to Cultivate."

"The combat methods are Eight Direction Blood Battle and Ten Thousand Battles Strategy. These two Cultivation Techniques are only suitable for those who enjoy fighting. To sense and nourish Qi and blood through them, one must constantly engage in battle!"

"All Grand Uncles and brothers may choose from the above Cultivation Techniques to Cultivate."

"Of course, it's normal if someone doesn't like the above Cultivation Techniques."

"The clan has hundreds of Cultivation Techniques for everyone to choose from."

"However, my energy is limited, and I have only delved into the above Cultivation Techniques; other Cultivation Techniques have not yet been covered."

"If you choose other Cultivation Techniques, I won't be able to offer guidance, and you will have to rely on your own efforts."

After speaking, Yang Dian clapped his hands again.

Yang Dalong and Yang Xiaohu, brothers, led a group of people carrying over a dozen large boxes onto the stage.

"Learning Martial Arts values quality over quantity. Inside the boxes are the Secret Manuals for the seven Cultivation Techniques. After the clan meeting, everyone can come up and take one."

"If you don't want to learn any of these seven, then register with Sixth Uncle, and he will take you to see other Secret Manuals."

As his words fell, seeing the crowd below begin to stir, Yang Dian raised both hands and pressed them down lightly.

"Cultivating Martial Arts strengthens the body, but it can also harm it."

"When first Cultivating Martial Arts, each Cultivation session should not exceed half an hour, and requires a large amount of resources to nourish the body."

"The clan has a medicinal pill refined from various precious medicinal materials, called Blood Replenishing Pill, also known as Qi Replenishing Pill or Blood Replenishing Pellet."

"This pill is supplied free of charge, three pills per day."

"However, the clan's resources are also limited."

"After three months, based on each person's Martial Arts progress, the clan will decide whether to continue supporting your Martial Arts Cultivation."

"For those with strong talent, the clan will continue to provide resources free of charge."

"For those with weaker talent who still wish to continue Cultivating, the clan will also continue to supply some resources, but the quota will only be one-third of the first three months, which is one Blood Replenishing Pill per day."

"After one year, Martial Arts progress will be re-evaluated."

"In short, the capable rise, the mediocre fall."

"Of course, the clan does not force anyone to Cultivate Martial Arts."

"If you can't endure the hardship of Cultivating Martial Arts, you can also take over clan property or continue doing business outside."

No sooner had Yang Dian finished speaking than the young man standing on the stool—if Yang Dian remembered correctly, his name should be Yang Decai—spoke again:

"Dian Zai, I just heard Third Uncle say that Cultivating Martial Arts depends on talent. What kind of talent is considered good?"

Yang Dian glanced at him:

"In modern terms, comprehensive qualities such as bone structure, density, flexibility, muscle density, mass, blood vessel thickness, nerve reflex speed, and so on, all affect a person's talent."

"But talent isn't everything."

"If Innate talent isn't good, then Acquired Martial Arts Cultivation can change one's root bones."

"For example, those who frequently exercise in the gym, or those who work on construction sites, generally have stronger bone density, mass, muscle development, and other physical qualities than office workers who sit for long periods."

"So, don't let the word 'talent' limit you."

"The Dao of Martial Arts requires perseverance."

After a brief explanation, Yang Dian raised both hands again, making an inviting gesture:

"To help all you Grand Uncles and brothers learn Martial Arts, I have broken down the seven Martial Arts, including Five Animal Frolics and Eight Section Brocade, into individual moves and filmed them."

"Related Martial Arts theories will also be explained in the videos."

"As for the videos, do you see the newly built rooms over there? There are projectors in the rooms, playing videos for 16 hours a day on rotation."

"To prevent the videos from being leaked, electronic devices must be left outside before entering."

"In addition, every ten days to half a month, I will set aside some time to personally point out any problems you encounter during your Cultivation."

"Finally, Grand Uncles and brothers, do you have any other questions?"

Many people stood in the area, wanting to speak but hesitating.

They had many questions, but when the words reached their lips, they couldn't utter them.

It's actually not hard to understand.

Most of them were ordinary people.

Speaking in front of nearly a thousand pairs of eyes was not an easy task.

Not to mention that at this moment, Yang Dian seemed to have become a being of a completely different life level from them.

That leap into mid-air, covering over 30 meters, and punching a three-meter boulder into smithereens was still deeply imprinted in their minds, impossible to erase.

Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Yang Dian simply returned the stage to Third Uncle:

"Third Uncle, you should preside over the rest of the clan meeting."

"Some things are more appropriate for you to say."

Third Uncle nodded and once again stood at the front of the stage.

Yang Dian, having completed his task, retreated and blended into the circle of Grand Uncles.

Of course, although he wanted to blend in seamlessly.

The tribesmen below still kept their gaze firmly fixed on him.

'When can I Cultivate to be like him?'