We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

Chapter 77, Part 1! (10,000-word update, please continue reading)
"Li Hongling!"

"Li Hongling!!"

The name "Li Hongling" echoed throughout the entire Xuan Niao Stadium, with waves of sound rising and falling, piercing the sky. This was the audience's respect for the strong and their enthusiastic praise for Li Hongling's superb skills and outstanding performance.

It is also the best interpretation of the martial spirit.

"This this"

Even the naturally aloof and well-mannered Li Hongling couldn't help but be moved by this scene, her heart surging with emotion and an overwhelming sense of joy.

This is not a hundred people.

It wasn't a thousand people.

It's not even 10,000 people.

Instead, there were a full 120,000 people reciting each and every one of their names. After all, she was a 17-year-old girl living in an "ivory tower." When had she ever personally faced such a scene?

a long time.

Amidst the cheers of the audience, Li Hongling finally calmed down.

However, her gaze grew increasingly resolute, her eyes gleaming with a brilliant light, like a raging fire of war.

No matter the reason, she is determined to win first place!

On the spectator stands.

"Hopefully, this will give us a slight advantage."

Shen Bailian sat in his seat, all alone. He quietly looked at the bright and sunny girl on the stage, his eyes deep and sharp. Everything before was just a prelude to the final match.

He certainly didn't expect to win with such tricks, but as long as he could gain a slight advantage, that would be enough.

A thousand-mile embankment was destroyed by an ant nest.

As long as he could withstand the opponent's attacks, Shen Bailian was confident that he could win.

Furthermore.

He silently looked at his left hand.

Above the Blackbird Stadium.

The hosts, Qingqing and Xiaotao, stood side by side on the floating frisbee, their faces still flushed from their earlier shouts.

"The placement matches are now over, and I'm sure you've all been eagerly anticipating the finals."

“Indeed, I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.” Qingqing took over the conversation with a bright smile. “However, after discussions among Lord Kong and others, the venue for this final round will not be the central arena, but rather…”

"Green grass!"

Rumble!
With a tremendous roar, the center of the entire Xuan Niao Stadium surged like a tide, the central arena was submerged, and countless sparkling particles jumped around.

But only for a short while.

A vibrant green meadow emerges, surrounded by a grove of trees, rustling softly in the gentle breeze.

Sunlight filters through the sparse leaves, casting dappled shadows on the soft grass. The air is filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, a truly delightful experience.

Then, Xiao Tao's deep voice rang out in the gymnasium.

"Now, please welcome our two main characters, Shen Bailian and Li Hongling."

Two circular openings appeared on the green grass, and Shen Bailian and Li Hongling, about thirty meters apart, slowly rose from the ground.

Today and this time.

Shen Bailian was dressed in a black and gold martial arts uniform. He had a handsome face, sharp eyes, and a tall and upright figure.

Under the sunlight, the black and gold colors intertwine, exuding an aura of majesty and mystery.

Li Hongling was dressed in a fiery red martial arts uniform, her favorite color. She was tall and slender with delicate features and a determined look in her eyes. Under the sunlight, she resembled a blazing fire.

hum~
With a tremor, the silencer was activated, instantly shutting out the boisterous cheers from the outside world.

A deathly silence fell over the surroundings, as if even time had frozen. Only the gentle breeze and the soft rustling of leaves broke the brief stillness.

And tens of meters above, the countdown began.

30, 29
at last.

"You should admit defeat. My physical fitness level has reached 6.5. I can't hold back against you."

Li Hongling broke the silence with her words, the meaning of which was quite clear.

"How will you know the result if you don't try?"

Shen Bailian took a deep breath and adjusted his state.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
My heart pounded violently, and in just a second, my blood surged forth like a mighty river. My muscles and bones throbbed, and I was fully engaged in battle.

Upon hearing this, Li Hongling said nothing more.

She would never have said that if they hadn't gone through life and death together.

To fight her, you either defeat her or be defeated by her; there is no third option.

The moment the countdown reached zero, the two of them felt the restraints around them being released.

next moment.

boom! boom!
Shen Bailian and his companion vanished from their original spot in an instant, accelerating to their limit and colliding violently in the blink of an eye. Where they disappeared, the ground cracked, creating deep craters.

Thirty meters is far too short for martial arts apprentices at this stage.

Bang bang bang!
The two fought fiercely, neither holding back at all. The battle reached a fever pitch in just three seconds.

A fierce gust of wind howled, and at the moment their fists and palms collided, a white light flashed. It was compressed gas that instantly materialized and then exploded outwards.

Soon, the two moved dozens of meters to the side.

Shen Bailian glanced at the trees beside him, moving towards them as he fought, then clenched his right fist and unleashed the power of the first twenty-six moves of the Thirty-Six Forms of Heavenly Gang.

The fist exploded like a boulder, unleashing tremendous power that smashed through the tree with a crack, heading straight for Li Hongling's chest.

In an instant, under the immense force of nearly six tons, even though Li Hongling reacted quickly and moved some distance away, she was still sent flying backward by such violent force.

She was agile and used the momentum to step onto a large tree next to her, trying to reduce the impact. However, the enormous force still caused the tree trunk to break instantly. She had to change positions several times before she finally stopped.

Li Hongling steadied herself, blood oozing from the corner of her mouth. She suddenly raised her head, staring at Shen Bailian in astonishment, and exclaimed, "You were faking it all along!"

Wow!
The outside world was in an uproar. No one expected that the situation would be reversed like this, with the one who should have been at a disadvantage now gaining the upper hand.

unless.

"Damn it, this guy actually played so many people!"

Looking at the scene on the screen, Wei Peng punched hard, and at the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"A prodigy!"

Guan Canghai's eyes flickered as he stared intently at the young man on the field, finally drawing a conclusion.

"The timing and location were perfect, but the people weren't on the same page. What a pity." Yu Linglong propped her head up with her hand, watching the minor squabbles on the field absentmindedly, her left leg kicking rhythmically.

"It's too early to draw conclusions."

Duan Wuyai stood up, his gaze fixed firmly on the young man on the field, filled with confidence in him.

"Oh?" Yu Linglong glanced at Duan Wuyai casually and said leisurely, "What does he have to win with?"

On the stage~
Shen Bailian stared intently at Li Hongling, his brows furrowing slightly.

That punch just now was definitely wrong. Even if Li Hongling's physical fitness level reached 7.0, it wouldn't feel like that. It was like hitting a piece of glass.

“It seems you’ve figured it out.” Li Hongling said, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth. “After the trial ended, I realized that you might be my final opponent.”

"After the trial ended, I applied for a precious herb, the Glazed Vajra. Although it would be a waste to use it now, it was worth it for this first place!"

"So now, whether it's strength or skill, I'm better than you. My defense isn't as good as yours, but it's about the same. You should just give up."

"No!"

"Do not?"

Li Hongling's last bit of patience was worn away, but she suddenly realized something was wrong.

What is Shen Bailian doing?
"I have never considered myself to be weaker than anyone else."

Shen Bailian's tone was calm, and with a snap, the mental energy suppression bracelet on his left wrist was thrown into a safe corner.

This move also left the audience outside the venue puzzled.

Is this a sign that they're admitting defeat?

"The battle is over."

Duan Wuyai sat down, a satisfied smile on his face.

Advantages only become strengths when they are brought into play, let alone mental strength. If you don't know how to use it, wouldn't you be like having a treasure mountain but not knowing how to use it?
"How can it be!"

Yu Linglong quickly noticed something was wrong on the field. Her leisurely demeanor vanished instantly, replaced by a look of confusion and bewilderment.

In an instant.

Shen Bailian felt his mind become clear, as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted. His eyes were bright and piercing, his gaze almost tangible, and wherever he looked, it stung.

Physical Strength: 5.8; Spirit: 4.0

After several days of fighting, Shen Bailian's physical and mental attributes each naturally increased by 0.1. At the same time, through conversations and consultations with Duan Wuyai, he also gained valuable experience.

He also learned some basic mental techniques.

What about a physical fitness level of 6.5?
Is the difference significant?
In reality, it's not that big, especially considering that Shen Bailian has the Heavenly Qi skill, which allows him to unleash a force of nearly 9 tons in an instant.

This power is enough to deliver a fatal blow to some weaker martial artists at the Life Establishment Realm.

"how is this possible?"

Li Hongling murmured to herself, her beautiful face filled with surprise and doubt, because she was horrified to discover that when she met those eyes, she was actually afraid.

"The advantage is with me, how could I possibly lose!"

With a fierce determination, Li Hongling charged at the boy with a loud bang, without hesitation.

This time, it's all out!
She was determined to completely win over that boy!

Boom boom boom!
Shen Bailian and Li Hongling moved swiftly through the woods. The moment they collided, it was like a thunderclap, producing a dull thud.

They then moved to the grassland, where half of the trees had been completely broken and the grassland was riddled with holes.

but.

Li Hongling grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed, because once she met those almost tangible eyes, her combat strength would drop by one-tenth or one-twelfth. However, if she didn't look, she would instinctively be defeated instantly.

She was caught in a dilemma.

Shen Bailian, however, was completely different.

At this moment, he felt increasingly exhilarated and satisfied as he fought.

The external and internal injuries Li Hongling left on him, stimulated by the intense pain, all transformed into a raging inferno.

Fight to the end.

Shen Bailian was now completely absorbed in the battle; his strength was perfectly unified, as if all his power had been concentrated into a single point.

His right fist was clenched tightly, the muscles on his arm were bulging and hard as if cast in iron, and there seemed to be a faint airflow flowing around his fist, exuding a powerful sense of pressure.

The final move—the earth-shattering fist!

The fist shot out like a cannonball, unleashing tremendous force. With a crack and a crisp sound of bones breaking, the sternum and arm bones snapped in an instant.

Li Hongling could no longer hold on and was knocked away, crashing onto the green grass.

Ultimately, after trying to move a few times, he still couldn't stand up.

The battle is over!

And the battle ended in a way that no one had anticipated!
(End of this chapter)