
The month is approaching the International Tournament, and at Guyon School, preparation is taking it very seriously. Xian and his disciples had entered a period of intense training. They know that this competition will be a true test for them and their philosophy of laughter and joy.
Their days were filled with the practice of higher silat techniques, increasing their strength and agility. Every movement, every breath, everything is done with great earnestness. However, there is one thing that makes this exercise different from the others: the chicken dance.
One morning, when Xian arrived at the training ground with a cheerful smile, his students were confused. What are they going to do today?
Xian happily announced, "Today we will learn the chicken dance moves!"
His disciples looked at Xian with astonished faces. Chicken dance? How does that relate to tournament preparation?
Xian explained, "The chicken dance is about blur and excitement. We will practice it to train our agility and flexibility. But more importantly, we will learn how to make our opponents laugh and lose concentration during the game."
They began to exercise the movements of the chicken dance very seriously. Initially, they did so stiffly and seriously, trying to mimic Xian's movements as best they could. However, as the practice progressed, the atmosphere changed. They began to see how ridiculous this move was and how it could make them smile.
The atmosphere on the training ground became increasingly boisterous. The students laughed to see each other running around in a strange chicken dance style. Some slip, some fall, and everyone laughs together. Laughter itself becomes an exciting exercise.
As the sun was high in the sky, Xian said anxiously, "Now, let's try the chicken dance moves in pairs! Try to make your partner laugh."
The students looked at each other with passion. They pair up and start training the chicken dance moves together. But this time, they did it deliberately silly, trying to make their partner laugh.
Mei and Xiu, two close friends, go to great lengths to make each other laugh. They jumped around, circled around, and chased each other like crazy chickens. Laughing loudly, the two of them fell to the ground and rolled around.
Meanwhile, the other disciples were also trying hard. Some put on funny faces, while others sparked spontaneous jokes. The atmosphere of the exercise turned into a celebration of happiness.
When the sun started to set, Xian finally stopped the practice. They were all panting and sweating, but their faces shone with happiness.
"It's good, guys," Xian said with a smile. "You have learned that laughter is a powerful weapon. Laughing will not only make you feel better, but it can also change the course of the battle. Let's keep training and make Guyon proud at the World Tournament!"
The long-awaited day arrives. Xian and his disciples arrived at the majestic tournament arena, surrounded by cultivators from all over the world gathered there. This arena was the center of attention of the martial world, and an aura of tension was felt in the air.
They walked across the huge gate towards the arena. Guyon's pupils dressed in their distinctive uniforms, but their faces reflected a mixture of tension and vigor. They knew that they would face fierce competition from the best cultivators from all over the world.
The arena itself is magnificent. The large stage in the middle was surrounded by thousands of packed spectator seats. Colorful flags fluttered overhead, representing various martial schools and factions from different countries.
Xian felt the burden of responsibility as the teacher guiding his students in this tournament. He wanted to make sure that they did well and were able to maintain Guyon's philosophy amid this serious rivalry.
As they stood on the edge of the stage, Mei whispered to Xiu, "I feel nervous, Xiu. Everyone here looks so strong."
Xiu smiled gently. "We may not be as strong as them, but we have happiness and laughter as our weapons. Don't forget Master Xian's message."
They did not have long to talk, as they heard the announcement that the first match was about to start. They walked towards the preparation room to prepare themselves before going on stage.
In the preparation room, the atmosphere was still tense. The students practice the last few moves, making sure that they are ready for the game. However, there was a tension felt in the air.
"Look," Xian said excitedly, "I know that this tournament is a big challenge. But remember, we have happiness and laughter as our weapons. I want to give you the last joke before we get into the arena."
Xian gave a very funny joke, which was unavoidable to not make people laugh. His originally tense disciples started to smile and laugh. The atmosphere in the preparation room turned lighter.
Shen said with enthusiasm, "Thank you, Teacher Xian. You always know how to make us feel better."
Xian smiled and nodded. "Now, let's go into the arena in high spirits. Remember, we are the happiest here, and that is our strength."
They walked towards the stage in high spirits, the strange chicken dance that Xian had taught them became the source of their happiness. As they went on stage, the audience looked at them in surprise, but they did not care. They know that they are ready to face the competition with laughter in their hearts.
The first day of the tournament finally arrived, and Guyon's students prepared for their first match. They wore their school uniforms proudly and stood backstage, waiting for their turn to climb into the arena.
Mei was nervous as she held her small weapon, a light sword that she had trained hard on. He looked at his opponent who was already preparing on the other side of the arena. His opponent was an experienced cultivator with a good reputation in the martial world.
Xiu came closer to Mei and gave her an excited smile. "You can do it, May! Remember, use your joy as your weapon."
Mei smiled and nodded. He knew that he should not be too tense. They have trained hard, and now is the time to apply what they have learned.
When Mei's turn to ascend the arena arrived, she stepped forward excitedly. Xian gave a sign with a smile and raised his hand as a sign of his support. Mei entered the arena with her head held high.
His opponent, a bald-headed man with a sharp gaze, stepped forward into the middle of the arena. The game started, and the atmosphere became tense.
Mei and her opponent started to move quickly, testing each other's abilities. They faced each other and attacked each other with quick and powerful attacks. Although Mei was able to dodge his opponent's attacks, she felt that her opponent was extremely formidable.
As the match continued, Xian watched worriedly from the side of the stage. He knew that Mei had great potential, but her opponent could not be underestimated either. Xian hopes that Guyon's philosophy will help Mei in times like these.
That's when something unexpected happened. Mei suddenly jumped into the air quickly and began performing the strange chicken dance moves Xian had taught her. His opponent was shocked and felt perplexed by this unexpected move.
Mei moved nimbly like a mad chicken, making strange circles in the air. His opponent tried to follow his movements, but he was too shocked. As a result, he missteps and slips.
Taking advantage of her opponent's mistakes, Mei immediately took action. With a quick and accurate sword attack, he managed to subdue his opponent and win the match.
The arena was boisterous by the surprised cheers of the audience. Mei's strange chicken dance had left them dumbfounded. Xian smiled proudly on the side of the stage, and the other disciples gave a standing ovation to Mei.
After the game was over, Mei returned backstage with a triumphant smile on her face. He knew that those unusual chicken dance moves were a secret weapon he had cleverly used.
Xian approached her and said, "You are amazing, Mei! You combine happiness with your strength, and that's the key to your victory."
Mei smiled and replied, "Thank you, Master Xian. I learned from the best."
They went on to observe the next match with vigor. They know that they still have a lot of challenging fights ahead, but they have proven that Guyon's philosophy is a powerful weapon in this serious martial world.