Chapter 1756 - 2058: Freakish Strength
"How did you do it?" Although Ling Chen’s body was very weak, the crowd still couldn’t suppress their curiosity.
What had just happened was too shocking for them. Ling Chen had actually defeated Chen Qinghua. Although Chen Qinghua had already fought two rounds and expended a lot of energy, his strength was undeniable. Even if Chen Junfeng and Wang Teng came forth, they couldn’t guarantee a win against him. Furthermore, Ling Chen had defeated his opponent head-on with his own strength, without any trickery. Therefore, they were very eager to know how Ling Chen had done it.
"Everyone should have heard of the Cloud Clearing Palm."
Upon hearing this, Chen Junfeng immediately reacted, looking surprised as he said, "You learned the Cloud Clearing Palm of the Dangyang Sect?"
"No wonder." Wang Teng nodded and said, "I heard that the Cloud Clearing Palm of the Dangyang Sect is immensely powerful. Unfortunately, it has been lost for many years. Who would have thought that this Absolute Skill would come into your hands."
Ling Chen gave a bitter smile. He had tried the Cloud Clearing Palm with a mindset of experimentation, wanting to see how powerful it was. The result really shocked him. However, shock aside, the Inner Strength consumed by the Cloud Clearing Palm was equally terrifying, nearly draining all his energy.
No wonder it was an Absolute Skill praised so highly by Ling Gengqiu, its power was indeed extraordinary.
"Congratulations on winning the first match." At this moment, Chen Younian’s voice came from the other side of the martial stage, "Ling Chen, you really are surprising, to have brought the lost Cloud Clearing Palm back to light. Chen Qinghua’s defeat at your hands is not unjust." With that, he walked to the center of the stage, hands folded behind him, and said, "Now it’s my turn. The rules are the same, who do you plan to send to fight?"
While speaking, a member of the Netherworld Snake took out an incense stick and prepared to light it again.
Ling Chen saw this and quickly shouted, "Wait! We just finished the first round; at least let us rest a bit before continuing to the second round."
"No need to bother with that, I don’t want to waste too much time." Chen Younian said indifferently, "Don’t you still have many experts who haven’t competed yet? Let them come." As he finished speaking, he gestured, and his people immediately lit the incense stick, placing it at the side of the martial stage.
Oh no!
Ling Chen furrowed his brow. He originally wanted to buy some time, but unfortunately, Chen Younian didn’t give him the chance.
"Let me go." Wang Teng said, "I want to see just how powerful the strongest of the Netherworld Snake truly is."
"It’s the only way." Ling Chen sighed helplessly and cautioned, "Elder Wang, please be careful, and if it’s really impossible, don’t push it."
"Don’t worry, I know the limits." With that, Wang Teng walked straight into the martial stage. Taking this opportunity, Ling Chen took out his phone and dialed Ling Gengqiu’s number.
"Hey! Brother, how long until you get here?"
"We just left the airport, but there seems to have been an accident up ahead, the road is blocked."
"What should we do?" Ling Chen became anxious immediately. Misfortunes never come singly, time was already tight, and now there’s a traffic jam. Even if the road were clear, it would take about twenty minutes from the airport to the Zhu Family. Under these circumstances, forget about twenty minutes, even half an hour might not be enough.
If Ling Gengqiu couldn’t arrive in time, then this competition would have no suspense; they couldn’t defeat Chen Younian with only their current team.
Hanging up the phone, Ling Chen turned his gaze to the martial stage, preparing to watch the fight between Wang Teng and Chen Younian. However, before he could observe closely, he heard a ’pff’ sound, and a spurt of blood shot from Wang Teng’s mouth.
Defeated?
Ling Chen grasped the armrest of his chair, his face full of disbelief. Other than Ren Donglin and Golden Dragon, Wang Teng should be the strongest among them. Yet, he had been defeated in less than half a minute upon taking the stage. How could this competition continue?
At this moment, Wang Teng lay on the ground, his body trembling slightly, his injuries seemed severe, and despite several attempts, he couldn’t stand. Beside him, Chen Junfeng’s face turned grim, and he immediately ordered someone to carry Wang Teng off the martial stage. In Wang Teng’s condition, it was impossible for him to continue fighting.
At this moment, the crowd, who was once full of hope, fell silent. Chen Younian had stood in place the whole time, without even moving, and had defeated Wang Teng with just his left hand. From the relaxed look on Chen Younian’s face, he clearly hadn’t used his full strength. Such a monstrous individual, it wouldn’t matter who was sent up.
"Family Head Zhu."
Hearing Ling Chen’s voice, Zhu Qian finally snapped back to reality. With a slightly bitter smile on his aged face, he said: "It seems we have no other choice." After witnessing Chen Younian’s strength, he no longer had the confidence to continue the competition.
Rather than have more people injured for nothing, it would be better to simply admit defeat.
"Family Head, we can’t give up so easily." Zhu Houchang said solemnly, "The Zhu Family cannot become a vassal of the Netherworld Snake. Even if we’re down to the last person, we must continue fighting. Even if we all die, we cannot shame the ancestors of the Zhu Family."
"I understand, but..." Saying this, Zhu Qian sighed: "I don’t want to see the Zhu Family’s heirs lay down their lives in vain. So long as we live, there is still a sliver of hope."
"Family Head, the heirs of the Zhu Family can sacrifice, but the honor of the Zhu Family cannot be trampled by others." Zhu Qing said resolutely, "I am willing to lay down my own life to uphold the dignity of the Zhu Family."
Just as she finished speaking, two elderly figures appeared at the edge of the stage and walked straight toward the martial stage.
Seeing them, Ling Chen immediately recognized their identities; they were the two Heavenly List assassins of the Zhu Family. At this moment, the two of them stepped into the arena, one after the other, and with hands clasped in salute said, "Please, enlighten us!"
Chen Younian nodded indifferently, "Bring it on then, I am curious to see the skills of the Zhu Family’s experts."
The moment the battle began, one elder took the initiative, quickly closing in on Chen Younian and striking toward his face. Simultaneously, a hidden arrow shot from his sleeve, flying towards Chen Younian’s chest.
This move was extremely devious; other people would likely have fallen for it. However, upon seeing the approaching hidden arrow, Chen Younian’s lips curled slightly, with a hint of a cold smile, showing no intention of evading.
Soon after, everyone only saw a blur, and that hidden arrow was already pinched between Chen Younian’s fingers.
Witnessing this, everyone was shocked, unable to believe what they saw. At such a close distance, even if one managed to dodge, many openings would be exposed. Yet, Chen Younian caught the hidden arrow precisely with his fingers; this level of skill couldn’t even be described as terrifying. They found it hard to imagine that a person could truly train their Martial Arts to such a degree.
"As an assassin, as long as you can kill the target, there is no need to be limited by means. You are quite good, a competent assassin." Chen Younian nodded approvingly.