Myths Begin From Boys' Gong

When top players clash, many factors determine the outcome, and it's not simply a matter of individual skill.

The outcome of a duel can be influenced by factors such as performance on the spot, whether there is a counteracting relationship between the martial arts styles, the influence of the external environment, and even whether the mental state of the two sides is sufficiently high.

The man whose wrists were still shackled with broken chains, and Ruan Xiong, the Overlord Spear, were both top-notch masters. Their internal strength and skills had reached a state of perfection.

Under such circumstances, external factors have a significant impact.

For example, in a duel, with a large group of Red Skull experts by his side to support him, Ruan Xiong was full of energy and quick-witted, without any burdens, and could naturally give his all to perform at his best.

In contrast, the man not only had to deal with Ruan Xiong, but also had to be wary of any possible hidden attacks. This was the invisible pressure that the external environment brought him.

The young man, who was so confident that the man was no match for Ruan Xiong, did not necessarily believe that his martial arts skills were inferior to Ruan Xiong's.

External factors may have a greater influence and influence.

However, on the other hand, Meng Zhao is also a top expert, and his martial arts skills are even stronger than those two who are evenly matched.

He was observing the battle from the sidelines. If he remained obedient and did nothing, that would be fine. But if he also showed a bias, it could have a disruptive effect on the situation.

On the other side, the man who was as steady as Mount Tai also looked at the Overlord Spear in Ruan Xiong's hand and sighed.

"Decades ago, the hero Ruan was famous throughout the world for his Overlord Spear. He was a model of righteousness and was admired by the martial arts world. Who would have thought that as time goes by, his descendants would become members of the evil sect? It is truly sad and lamentable!"

The reputation of the Ruan family, known as the Overlord Spear Family, was not solely built by Ruan Xiong.

On the contrary, he was doing more and more damaging to the reputation of the Ruan family.

Ruan Xiong was a tall and imposing figure, like a demon god. His expression was cold and stern, his gaze sharp and domineering. His intense aura even caused the surrounding air to distort.

Upon hearing this, he laughed heartily, completely unconcerned, and said...
"In this world, the winner is king and the loser is a bandit. There is no one in the world who is invincible forever."

The Overlord Spear has never bothered to distinguish between good and evil; good or evil, all must submit to my domineering power.

Ruan Xiong possesses a refined spirit and unwavering will, and he shows signs of surpassing ordinary martial artists in his debate on the distinction between good and evil.

His actions were all driven by his own thoughts and ideas; he never passively completed anything.

The previous generation of Overlord Spear may have possessed noble character and self-control, and his actions made him a role model in the martial arts world and a vanguard of righteousness.

However, the path of this generation of Overlord Spear is up to him.

The path one takes is none of anyone else's business; no one can forcefully interfere or influence it.

Only with such spirit and determination can one firmly grasp the essence of the Overlord Spear and master it.

The Overlord is unparalleled, the brave are fearless, and the benevolent are invincible; the Overlord Spear embodies dominance.

One must never allow others to control one's life, not even one's father or teacher.

The fact that Ruan Xiong's elders taught him the secrets of the Overlord Spear technique, but did not necessarily instruct him to follow the path of his predecessors, is clear evidence of this.

This is also related to human nature.

Some people are kind-hearted and empathetic by nature, and naturally they will walk the righteous path in the world.

Ruan Xiong, by nature cold-hearted, bloodthirsty, cruel, and lacking compassion for the weak, naturally went down the wrong path.

However, it is not necessarily the wrong path.

He killed and harmed many people, but at the same time, he also saved many people. He had many deeds of helping the weak and punishing the strong, but these are rarely known to the public.

To put it bluntly, the concepts of good and evil are merely a vague division among people in the martial arts world.

In truth, Meng Zhao's actions regarding the Fang family matter were far from upright; could he also be a member of the evil path?

Even if others think that way, Meng Zhao herself would absolutely not admit it.

The man nodded, having also come to understand this point, and said,
"Indeed, you have grasped the essence of the Overlord Spear. No wonder the divine intent within the spear is so astonishing."

“An elder of mine had some dealings with Hero Ruan. Are you sure you want to stop me today?”

The man was not afraid of Ruan Xiong; he simply did not want to fight with someone with such a connection.

If we kill Ruan Xiong, wouldn't that cause the Overlord Spear technique to be lost?
Unexpectedly, Ruan Xiong was also extremely perceptive, sensing the man's inner thoughts, and suddenly burst into three wild laughs.
"Well done, well done, Iron Refiner. I thought I was the madman among madmen, the overlord among overlords, but I didn't expect you to be even more arrogant than me."

I know what you're thinking, and I'm not afraid to tell you the truth: I already have a child, and I've passed on all my knowledge to him without reservation.

If I die today, you don't need to worry about the Overlord Spear being lost. Perhaps my son will become a righteous hero like his grandfather. But if I don't die, the title of Overlord Spear will not fall on his head.

So, bring it on!

As soon as he finished speaking, Ruan Xiong slammed his Overlord Spear into the stone ground, unleashing a powerful crack that instantly created a spiderweb-like pattern of fissures.

At the same time, an invisible force swept outwards from the gun as it vibrated, heading towards the man's location.

Without any further hesitation, the man stomped down again, as if a pillar supporting the sky had descended from the heavens.

Before him, the incredibly hard stone ground, as fragile as tofu, undulated like waves, surging towards Ruan Xiong. This not only shattered the energy generated by the vibration of Ruan Xiong's spear, but also surged forward with overwhelming force.

This kick was remarkably similar to the previous one where he twisted his feet to lift himself off the top of the pavilion.

This man's skill, leg techniques, and superhuman strength are displayed to the fullest extent, flawlessly.

With just that one kick, Meng Zhao even felt a sense of inferiority.

He created three unique divine skills, with the Wind God Leg being one of them. It was undoubtedly one of the top leg techniques, body techniques, and lightness skills in the world.

Its power is like a gale, a storm, a hurricane, surging endlessly and fiercely.

However, compared to the man's simple and domineering strength, it all seemed flashy and frivolous.

It doesn't quite reach that state of returning to simplicity and authenticity.

Seeing this, Ruan Xiong did not retreat an inch. He scoffed and pointed his Overlord Spear diagonally downwards, making a crescent-shaped sweeping motion.

The force of the gun shot burst forth, turning all the surging floor tiles into dust.

The intense impact transformed into continuous gusts of wind, blowing in all directions.

Even the spectators could clearly feel the oppressive aura of killing intent, ruthlessness, and omnipotence between the two.

"Wow, those two are really formidable."

The master thief watched with trepidation. A martial artist like him, encountering monsters like Ruan Xiong and that man, could only run away, and even then, there was no guarantee he would escape.

However, this clash was only the beginning. With this probing, the man and Ruan Xiong, like two rapidly moving tanks, rammed into each other.

Ruan Xiong used the Overlord Spear Technique, which was simple in form but ingenious in its simplicity. Every move and gesture contained endless variations.

Its power is fierce and domineering; every move can shatter gold and iron, and even a small mountain can be leveled.

The man nicknamed "Iron Hand" was also extremely skilled in martial arts.

His main methods of dealing with the Overlord Spear Technique were hand techniques and leg techniques.

His martial arts can be divided into two types. One type is a closed and unpredictable style with unique and complex moves. Its meaning is like a surging river, containing extraordinary power that is endless and continuous, making it almost invincible.

Another method is simply a way of channeling energy and strength. When combined with ordinary techniques, it can unleash tremendous power, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks.

As for his leg techniques, they were the domineering leg strength that even Meng Zhao was ashamed of, and no one knew what kind of martial art it was.

The two fought fiercely, a battle that resembled a clash between dragons and tigers.

The vast corridor was reduced to ruins in a short time by the aftershocks of the two men's fight.

The crowd of onlookers followed the direction of the two men, occasionally letting out gasps of surprise.

The thief with the cunning hands looked on with a broad smile and said...
"Brother, what do you think? Was I right? Ruan Xiong's external martial arts are so powerful that he's impervious to swords and spears, indestructible, and born invincible. What can that Iron Hand do against him?"

Meng Zhao nodded in agreement. Based on his direct impression of watching the battle, that was indeed the case.

Although the two sides were almost evenly matched in terms of techniques and intensity of the battle, neither could gain the upper hand.

However, Ruan Xiong was the main attacker, while the Iron Hand was the main defender. Ruan Xiong was not afraid of suffering heavy blows from the opponent because he had mastered the Horizontal Strike martial art.

On the contrary, the Iron-Refining Hand hesitated and dared not use his body to directly block the opponent's Overlord Spear.

Otherwise, the result might be that when the Iron-Refining Hand struck Ruan Xiong with his palm, he remained completely unharmed.

When the Iron Refiner was stabbed by the Overlord Spear, a large hole was immediately pierced through him, and he was not far from death.

From this perspective, it is almost inevitable that the Iron Refining Hand will eventually lose its position.

However, what happened next was something that exceeded everyone's expectations.

He channeled his inner energy into his hands, and at his limit, one palm turned crimson and the other gleaming white, transforming into a symphony of ice and fire.

With both palms overlapping, they transformed into layers of palm shadows, unleashing a powerful palm strike towards Ruan Xiong.

This set of palm techniques is a departure from the previous two hand martial arts, and can be considered the pinnacle of internal palm techniques.

It possesses both boundless internal strength and exquisite external techniques.

Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Ruan Xiong had no time to defend himself, nor did he bother to. He took the blow head-on.

Under normal circumstances, with Ruan Xiong's external martial arts skills, even if he were to take a direct hit from an opponent of the same level, he would not be able to break through his defense, unless his weak point could be found.

However, this palm strike has a profound meaning.

On his right shoulder, where he had been struck by the palm, a scorching heat began to burn continuously, but as the temperature reached its peak, it suddenly transformed into an icy force, condensing into wisps of white mist, frost, and ice.

With the alternation of hot and cold, and the constant switching between them, this palm strike actually broke through Ruan Xiong's external martial arts skills.

All that could be seen was that the clothes on the palms had turned to ashes, while the skin showed a dual appearance of cracking and dryness.

At first glance, it looks as if the blood has been burned away, and the skin and fascia have ruptured.

He was seriously injured, and because it was in his shoulder, it also affected his arm, indirectly impacting his combat effectiveness.

This scene, witnessed by onlookers, caused a great uproar.

Unexpectedly, even with his formidable martial arts skills, Ruan Xiong, the Overlord Spear, was defeated in a head-on confrontation, shattering the legend of his indestructible body.

Humans are ultimately just flesh and blood. Being invulnerable to swords and spears is only relative, and being indestructible is a general term.

Ruan Xiong took a few steps back, holding the twelve-foot-long Overlord Spear in one arm, somewhat surprised and puzzled.

With a furrowed brow, he asked,
"What kind of palm technique is this? It actually managed to break my Golden Body Technique!"

Since his debut, he has faced countless opponents and fought countless battles. His self-taught martial arts skills have made him a great contributor and have killed countless powerful enemies.

It cannot be said that he was invincible and had never suffered a defeat, but at least, no one had ever been as strong and fierce as the man in front of him. He broke through his own body's external strength with only internal palm force, which was truly unbelievable.

The man, as steady as Mount Tai, smiled slightly, and the powerful force in his palms slowly dissipated, his palms gradually returning to normal color.

"Iron Refining Hand, a peerless internal martial arts palm technique, is effective against most external martial arts techniques."

It not only counters external martial arts techniques, but also kills ordinary martial artists instantly upon contact with it, without exception.

Just think about it, if you can directly break through the internal palm techniques of external martial arts, wouldn't you be even more invincible against ordinary martial artists?
The young man, who had been nimble-fisted, was somewhat deflated and said incredulously,
"Such martial arts skills! Brother, you've won. Here, take this ring!"

He was still keeping his word, tossing the emerald ring to Meng Zhao, looking rather dejected.

Meng Zhao took the ring, looked at it, put it on his right thumb, and smiled.

"The world is vast and full of wonders, but such martial arts are probably quite rare."

"Didn't you hear what that person said? This is a peerless internal martial arts palm technique, incredibly powerful, specifically effective against external martial arts methods."

Meng Zhao vaguely understood that this Iron Hand technique destroyed the internal energy structure of external martial arts through alternating hot and cold methods.

Just like forging iron, iron products become brittle and more fragile under alternating hot and cold conditions. This is the principle behind the iron-forging technique of breaking through the horizontal lines.

However, this is easier said than done.

Ice and fire are two opposing and conflicting forces. It is not easy to harmonize this conflict, and there is a risk of going astray if one is not careful.

Not to mention, to utilize it in the cultivation of internal martial arts techniques, one must constantly switch between the two forces to catalyze their fragile nature, which is something that ordinary people cannot achieve.

It can only be said that the upper limit of this palm technique is very high, but at the same time, the threshold for entering it is even higher.

A peerless palm technique can only be cultivated by a peerless person.

Ruan Xiong, the Overlord Spear Master, was too arrogant, thinking that he could act recklessly just because he possessed superb martial arts skills.

This time, I really suffered a lot.

Of course, the iron-forging hand is a special case and cannot be considered a general phenomenon. (End of Chapter)