nyslfriends Chapter 101 Life, Martial Arts, and the Future
Chapter 101 Life, Martial Arts, and the Future
Chapter 102 Life, Martial Arts, and the Future
"Hello everyone, my name is Lu Hao."
Many of you parents and students here have probably heard of me, but many of you may not.
I was the top scorer in the martial arts college entrance exam last year, and I study at Magic Martial Arts University. Logically, I should be competing like the other Magic Martial Arts University students, after all, I was the top scorer last year.
As for why I didn't fight alongside them, it's because my breakthrough was too rapid. Let me briefly reveal my current cultivation level here.
Peak of the third rank, yes, that's right, peak of the third rank. Most of my classmates are only at the first rank, so I didn't participate in the previous competitions. The audience below the stage looked at Lu Hao in shock. After all, according to him, he is only a freshman and he is already at the peak of the third rank. Generally speaking, the highest level that ordinary people can come into contact with martial artists is this.
But this young man on the stage reached this level so easily, which amazed everyone. He was truly a prodigy.
"I am also very fortunate to be here to give this report, which is the first time a martial artist has appeared in the public eye."
Before going on stage, I thought a lot about what I wanted to say to you, what kind of world I wanted to depict, and how I could watch those students fighting tooth and nail on stage.
After thinking it over, I could only come up with three points.
First, life. The word "life" is very simple and easy to understand. Everyone has a life. Speaking of this, I would like to ask everyone why they chose the path of martial arts in the first place.
Some say it's for the money, which is understandable since martial artists do earn a lot of money. Others say it's for the status of martial artists, and I agree with that, since martial artists are now a privileged class in society.
So why did everyone choose martial arts? Lu Hao looked at the parents and students below the stage, lost in thought. They probably didn't know why they chose martial arts either, and were quite confused.
Lu Hao was silent for a moment, then spoke again.
"I firmly believe that God will give us two lives."
The first time was when you and I were born.
The second time will be when you and I know why we were born.
There are many people in this world who live in a daze, busying themselves in vain, and only live once.
There are parents and children here. I hope you can find the beginning of your second life as soon as possible, find the meaning of your choice of martial arts, or find the meaning of your current life.
Everyone present fell into deep thought, after all, most of them belonged to the kind of people who lived in a daze and only lived once.
Seeing that the audience was engrossed in the speech and reflecting on their own situations, Lu Hao also got into the flow. Then, with a wave of his hand, he began to address the second key point.
"Martial Arts"
"Everyone here has some understanding of this term. What is martial arts? Is a martial artist the same as martial arts? No, a martial artist can only represent a part of martial arts. Before this competition, did you ever think about how your students, who are still children in your eyes, would fight to the death on stage, indifferently, or even cruelly?"
I can tell you all here that this is the way of martial arts, this is what a martial artist is. Those students who stepped onto the stage are no longer students.
Rather, what is a martial artist? A martial artist is not someone who bullies the weak, does not engage in market manipulation, and is not a political figure. A martial artist is the guardian of this city, this country, and this world!
We are great, but also insignificant, or perhaps tragic. What is martial arts? Martial arts is about protection, about speaking out for the weak, and about protecting the existence of the weak.
The competitions these past few days have looked brutal and cold, but that's part of the martial arts.
Martial arts encompass all the spirit of martial artists, and it is also the inner conviction that all martial artists uphold. Choosing the path of martial arts means facing its hardships; it is not as idyllic as the world perceives it to be. It is a serious scholarly pursuit, where you will understand that hard work and perseverance will hone your character. A sharp sword is forged through tempering, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.
Through the trials and tribulations of life, and the shining of the soul in the path of martial arts, only by undergoing its rigorous training can you become a true martial artist. A true martial artist is powerful not only in terms of their physical abilities but also in their heart.
Just like the students who fought these past few days, their indomitable spirit in the pursuit of victory—that is the mark of a true warrior.
Lu Hao looked at the people below the stage, pondering the meaning of martial arts.
On stage, Huang Jing looked at Lu Hao, who stood there solemnly, and asked Tang Feng beside him, "Did he write this himself?"
"Yes, he didn't show it to anyone else either. I offered to ask two people to help him, but he refused both times."
Tang Feng also looked at Lu Hao with admiration.
"He endures hardship in life and shines his soul in martial arts. Didn't this kid say he would embarrass himself on stage? I think we should invite him more often for these kinds of events," Huang Jing said with a smile.
The other masters on the stage also looked at Lu Hao with admiration, after all, he wasn't talking about just one person or a group of people.
It is not about all martial artists, but about the way of martial arts.
It's both a blessing and a curse that Lu Hao has so many insights at such a young age!
The underground cave, a place of suffering that defined half of the martial artist's life...
Thirdly, the future.
The word "future" is abstract, after all, none of us know what the future will be like, and no one can give a definite answer as to what the future will be like.
But everyone has aspirations for the future, and these aspirations for the future are always seen as beautiful by everyone.
You may not fully understand what I'm saying now, but you will understand sooner or later. Martial arts practitioners are your guarantee for the future.
Only with the existence of martial artists can we see the future.
This is why martial artists have become a privileged class, because they are there to protect our future.
True martial artists are just like the students you saw performing a few days ago.
They may die in battle, they may be defeated, but they will never surrender.
You may lack the strength, but you must have the backbone!
Some might say this is too dangerous; after all, martial arts are not child's play, but rather forged in life-or-death trials.
But you must believe that there will always be a group of unsung heroes who are willing to give and protect you.
They are also the children of so-and-so, and were once loved by their families, but they resolutely embarked on the path of martial arts, willing to dedicate their strength to protecting others.
The darkness cannot stop the dawn from arriving, for it is the harbinger of the sun's first rays.
I also believe that the future of humanity is bright.
Those of you who will become martial artists and join the martial arts world in the future, you may feel lost because you will encounter powerful enemies and various unexpected dangers.
You will experience pain, injury, fear, despair, and mental breakdown.
But believe in your courage, believe that dawn is coming.
Fear is a biological instinct; courage is the hymn of humanity.
After saying this, Lu Hao looked up at the audience, where everyone was quietly pondering what he had just said.
"Life, martial arts, and the future are given to you. May your path be smooth and your courage everlasting."
Lu Hao bowed and then stepped down from the stage.
At that moment, deafening applause erupted from the stage behind them.