Chapter 726

Others advised: "Becoming a monk is a way to cultivate one's character; it is also a form of training for you."

Xiang Fangyang responded to the netizens with a smile: "I have heard everyone's suggestions, but I firmly believe that I can do more things outside and bring hope to more people."

The Abbot smiled and shook his head: "Alright, since you have already made up your mind, I will not force you. Go back and rest; remember to wake up early tomorrow morning."

Xiang Fangyang watched the Abbot's back as he left with gratitude, bowing deeply to express his thanks.

He knew that the Master had not forced him to stay, but had given him the freedom to make the final decision.

Returning to the small courtyard where he lived, Xiang Fangyang felt incredibly relieved.

Back in the small courtyard, Xiang Fangyang felt everything become quiet.

Night gradually fell, and the starlight spilled onto the bed through the window.

Xiang Fangyang lay quietly on the bed and closed his eyes.

His breathing gradually leveled out, and he entered dreamland.

Early the next morning, Xiang Fangyang's eyes opened slowly in the dawn light.

He sat up from the bed and stretched, feeling the comfort brought by a deep night's sleep.

He gently woke Li Zhou, who was nearby: "Li Zhou, wake up! We are going to start new cultivation."

Li Zhou opened his eyes groggily and saw Xiang Fangyang standing by the bed reminding him to get up, and couldn't help but show a wry smile.

"Xiang Fangyang, you really are a strange person. Waking up so early."

Xiang Fangyang smiled: "Who told you to be my cameraman, and I woke up so early."

Li Zhou sat up from the bed and rubbed his cheeks: "Fine, fine, I know you are very serious about cultivation. It's not that I don't understand."

He paused, "Then let's continue."

The two finished washing up together and prepared for the morning's cultivation.

They walked outside the small courtyard, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the coolness of dawn.

"Xiang Fangyang, come on!" Li Zhou cheered him on silently in his heart.

Xiang Fangyang turned around and nodded with a smile: "Thank you, Li Zhou, let's work hard together."

The two stood back-to-back in the center of the courtyard, and a warm and powerful friendship permeated the air.

Xiang Fangyang looked up and saw the Abbot walking out of the main temple hall.

His eyes lit up instantly.

"Master, why are you here?"

"I have nothing left to teach you; I came today to see if you can leave," the Abbot replied.

Xiang Fangyang said excitedly: "Master, can I really leave?"

The Abbot nodded with a smile: "After this period of effort, you have met the requirements I set. You are getting closer and closer to becoming a Shaolin Temple expert."

Xiang Fangyang was ecstatic; he felt that all his efforts had been recognized.

This good news caused a strong sense of pride to rise in his heart.

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"Thank you, Master! The teachings you gave me have benefited me greatly," Xiang Fangyang said excitedly.

The Abbot smiled and patted Xiang Fangyang's shoulder: "You deserve these opportunities; the perseverance and talent you have shown are even more admirable."

At this moment, Li Zhou walked over and showed a satisfied smile after seeing the scene.

"Congratulations, Xiang Fangyang!" Li Zhou said excitedly.

"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me; there is still one more assessment."

The Abbot's words caused Xiang Fangyang's originally joyful mood to freeze instantly.

He was stunned, a hint of uncertainty revealing itself in his eyes.

"Master, you said there is another assessment? I thought the cultivation was over," Xiang Fangyang asked with slight disappointment.

The Abbot nodded and explained seriously: "Yes, Xiang Fangyang. Although you have made great progress, before becoming an expert of the temple, you need to pass the assessment of several senior brothers to verify your strength."

Xiang Fangyang accepted this unexpected news silently.

Seeing the change in Xiang Fangyang's expression, Li Zhou walked up and gently patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry, Xiang Fangyang. You have already done very well; I believe you can pass this assessment," he encouraged.

At this moment, on the temple square behind them, several fierce and tall senior brothers were talking.

Each of them was a temple disciple with high martial arts skills.

One of the senior brothers scanned Xiang Fangyang and Li Zhou with his gaze and suddenly said: "I heard that Xiang Fangyang has already completed his cultivation and has become a Shaolin Temple expert."

Another senior brother laughed: "Yes, he is a true genius!"

The last senior brother showed a thoughtful expression and said in a serious tone: "However, passing the assessment here is not easy; Xiang Fangyang still has a long way to go."

Their discussion did not escape the ears of Xiang Fangyang and Li Zhou, and Xiang Fangyang felt even more nervous inside.

The Abbot saw his inner anxiety, walked to his side, and said softly: "Relax, Xiang Fangyang. This assessment is just to give you an opportunity to show yourself. Based solely on the strength you have shown before, I believe you can pass."

"Thank you for your trust, Master," Xiang Fangyang replied silently, but a flash of determination crossed his eyes.

These martial monks had upright postures and fierce auras; one could tell at a glance that they possessed incredibly powerful strength.

They wore black monk robes, and their eyes were as sharp as eagles.

"These people look really amazing," Li Zhou whispered to Xiang Fangyang.

Both of them could feel the dominance radiating from these martial monks.

"Yes," Xiang Fangyang responded in a low voice.

Li Zhou patted Xiang Fangyang's shoulder. "Don't worry, you have already shown extraordinary strength; they will definitely recognize you."

Xiang Fangyang nodded with a smile, feeling the invisible support of the senior brothers behind him.

Even so, he could still feel the pressure on himself.

At this time, netizens who had just woken up also noticed these tall and fierce martial monks.

"Wow! They are so cool! Look at those muscles; they are simply made of iron," a netizen who had just woken up said excitedly.

Another netizen said with great interest: "I heard that those martial monks are top experts of the Shaolin Temple, and each of them has astonishing strength."

"It seems the assessment Xiang Fangyang is about to face will not be easy," another person said worriedly.

The Abbot walked to Xiang Fangyang's side and said softly to him: "Don't be afraid, Xiang Fangyang. This assessment is to let you show your greater potential; I believe you will definitely pass." ===== CHAPTER 727 =====

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Fang Yang took a deep breath, a light of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Thank you for your trust, Master. I will certainly do my best."

Fang Yang walked slowly toward the tall and powerful martial monks; he bowed deeply to them, expressing his admiration for their strength.

"Fang Yang greets you, senior brothers," he said.

The horse-faced monk sneered, a sound that made one's skin crawl.

"Seeing how weak and frail you look, I knew you couldn't pass the assessment. Today, I'll teach you a lesson first."

Having said that, he took a long stride and lunged at Fang Yang.

Fang Yang immediately prepared himself for battle.

His figure was agile, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

He stirred the air, blocking the horse-faced monk's first attack in an instant.

Seizing an opening between moves, Fang Yang displayed the strength he had learned from Shaolin Kung Fu.

Although the horse-faced monk was extremely fast and his fist techniques fierce, Fang Yang was able to handle it calmly.

The temple disciples and netizens watching the match were all captivated by this duel.

Every movement was full of power; the two men's fists and kicks intertwined, radiating a strong aura.

The Abbot stood to the side watching silently, his heart filled with gratification.

"That martial monk's dharma name is Yuanfa, and he comes from the oldest martial arts sect of the Shaolin Temple; he is known for his fierce fist techniques," the Abbot explained.

"He is one of the most outstanding disciples of the Shaolin Temple and has represented the Shaolin Temple in various large-scale martial arts competitions many times, achieving brilliant results."

The netizens were also intoxicated by this intense duel.

"Fang Yang's strength is truly extraordinary!" one netizen said excitedly. "I knew he would definitely be able to defeat that horse-faced monk."

Another netizen disagreed: "Don't forget that the horse-faced monk is a master from the Shaolin Temple; you shouldn't underestimate him."

The battle continued, with Fang Yang and the horse-faced monk trading attacks and defenses.

Both men's moves were agile and fierce, neither willing to give way to the other.

The sound of blood-boiling collisions echoed throughout the entire square.

Fang Yang gradually began to figure out the horse-faced monk's weaknesses.