Quickly conquer the martial arts world, and let your fists dominate the heavens!

Chapter 239 The final victor will become the leader of the martial arts world, ruling over all martial arts.
A potential conflict was temporarily suppressed, but the feud between the two was now firmly established.

Chen Zhan observed all of this, his mind racing.

The deep-rooted sectarianism between the northern and southern martial arts communities, the friction caused by northern boxers going south to teach, the conflict between the northern and southern factions of the Central Martial Arts Academy, and even the current rivalry between Gao and Wang, are all stumbling blocks to the true unity of the martial arts world.

He established the Chinese Alliance, aiming to unify the martial arts world of the North and South. These conflicts must be resolved in order to unite against external threats.

We need a leader who can command respect from everyone, and this martial arts competition is just the right one.

He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. Chen Zhan knew almost all the Northern boxers.

Representatives of the martial arts world from both the North and South, the three heroes of Wing Chun, Yao Cai, Ruan Qishan, and Ip Man, have arrived. All three are in their prime, with Ip Man being the youngest, not yet forty years old.

Three of the four fierce Hung Kuen masters arrived, including Gu Ruzhang.

Of the four fierce warriors, Gu Ruzhang is the youngest, but he is widely recognized as having the highest level of martial arts skills.

Of the remaining three, Lin Yaogui was a master of Dragon Form Boxing, nicknamed "Tiger of Dongjiang". His Dragon Form Boxing was based on the "Five Elements in One" – dragon, tiger, leopard, snake, and crane. In 1924, he defeated a Russian boxing champion in Guangzhou and later served as a martial arts instructor at Yantang Military Academy.

He spent many years traveling in Southeast Asia, and his disciples were all over the region. He was the oldest among them and was not in China at the time, so naturally he was not present.

The other two are Pan Xiaode, nicknamed "Tiger-Slaying Hero." His White Crane Boxing is characterized by "bionic techniques." In 1928, he won an excellent grade in the Nanjing National Martial Arts Examination and later led the Southern Fujian National Martial Arts Troupe on a tour of Southeast Asia, promoting the internationalization of White Crane Boxing.

Zhou Long combined the power and ferocity of Hung Kuen with the agility of Choi Ka Kuen to create the "Hung Head, Choi Tail" Zhou Family Fist. His "Wanzi Fist" uses a combination of "chop, elbow, hook, and strike" to neutralize and attack, and his "Cross Plum Blossom Spear" technique is exquisite.

Both of them were present, but they didn't say much.

The three, including Ip Man, remained quiet, only talking to people they knew well. They were indifferent to Chen Zhan, greeting him when they came to pay their respects, but not making any special effort to get closer afterward.

Huang Xiaoxia came out to provoke them, and Wang Ziping and Gao Zhendong confronted each other, but none of them made a move.

Ye Ningzhen noticed Chen Zhan's confusion and explained in a low voice, "They are all waiting for Wan Laisheng's attitude. Wan Laisheng represents the Natural School, the Guangdong and Guangxi Martial Arts Academy, and Du Xinwu."

Chen Zhan nodded. This group of people did indeed seem to be dominated by Wan Laisheng.

Wan Laisheng is a disciple of Du Xinwu. At only 27 years old, he has already been appointed by Du Xinwu as the third generation leader of the Natural School. In addition, he has also studied martial arts from famous masters such as Liu Baichuan and Wang Rongbiao.

Two years ago, he won the "Martial Arts Champion" in the National Martial Arts Examination in Nanjing. A year ago, he became the director of the Guangdong and Guangxi Martial Arts Academy and was awarded a military rank!

Twenty-five years old, director of the Guangdong-Guangxi Martial Arts Academy, holding a military rank.

What is this concept?
The term "young hero" is insufficient to describe him. In the South, his reputation was second only to Du Xinwu, a renowned swordsman from both the North and South, and the two were also master and disciple.

The reason why the martial arts community in the south dared to compete with the Central Martial Arts Academy was because of Wan Laisheng!

Otherwise, the Three Heroes of Wing Chun and the Four Fierce Masters of Hung Kuen are simply not on the same level as the Central Martial Arts Academy. If you actually submit a challenge, the people at the Central Martial Arts Academy will not even pay you any attention.

However, the Guangdong-Guangxi Martial Arts Academy is different; it is an institution at the same level as the Central Martial Arts Academy.

The curator, Wan Laisheng, held an even higher position: a major general in the Nationalist government and a direct disciple of the great martial arts masters of the North and South.

This is how the challenge between the Northern and Southern boxing masters came about.

Chen Zhan nodded. Looking over there, Wan Laisheng was keeping a low profile, talking with Gu Ruzhang. The two were old acquaintances who had come to Guangzhou together a few years ago and had an even closer relationship.

Sensing Chen Zhan's gaze, she looked at Chen Zhan and Ye Ningzhen.

"Alliance Leader Chen, Madam Chen."

Chen Zhan and Ye Ningzhen said, "Mr. Wan, Mr. Gu."

After exchanging greetings, he said to Wan Laisheng, "There's no better time than now. Since all of you renowned masters are here, let's set out the competition rules so everyone can prepare in advance."

Upon hearing this, Wan Laisheng immediately nodded in agreement. He already had this plan and was going to discuss it with Chen Zhan after he finished his business. After all, it was not appropriate for him to overstep his bounds within Chen Zhan's China Alliance.

Now Chen Zhan himself brought it up.

Wang Ziping and Gao Zhendong also came over. This charter was formulated by the Guangdong-Guangxi Martial Arts Academy, also known as Wan Laisheng. Because it was proposed by the martial arts community in the south, the competition venue was also in Guangdong and Guangxi.

The people at the Central Martial Arts Academy, considering themselves to be of higher seniority, tacitly accepted the matter.

Inside the hall, Wan Laisheng broke the silence first: "Master Wang leads the Shaolin branch of the Central Martial Arts Academy, and Master Gao is a disciple of Mr. Sun Lutang. Both of you are outstanding figures in the martial arts world. However, the dispute between northern boxers who come south to teach their style cannot be resolved by mere pride. Since we are in Foshan today, let's follow the southern rules and decide the winner in a ring match, shall we?"

This was something the two martial arts schools had already agreed upon, but only the leaders of the martial arts world in the north and south knew about it. Now that it's being said, it's tantamount to making a formal announcement.

Wang Ziping and Gao Zhendong both nodded and said, "That's how it should be. As for the specific rules, Master Wan, you can decide on them." Wan Laisheng did not refuse and said in a booming voice, "Good! If the Central Martial Arts Academy wins, Northern boxers can go south and each rely on their own skills. They can open schools in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Zhejiang. Northern boxers must not use underhanded methods, and Southern boxers must not deliberately make things difficult. What do you think?"

Many Southern boxing masters, including Yao Cai, Ruan Qishan, Ip Man, Zhou Long, and Gu Ruzhang, as well as some local boxing masters from Foshan, such as Zhang Liquan of Bai Mei Quan, Lin Yintang of Mo Jia Quan, and Lai Chengji of Lao Hong Quan, all nodded in agreement.

"Mr. Wan can certainly represent us; it's all up to you to decide."

Wan Laisheng nodded in satisfaction and added, "If the Southern Martial Arts Alliance wins, the area north of the Yangtze River will be under the jurisdiction of the North, but Northern martial arts practitioners are not allowed to cross the border!"

Gao Zhendong said, "I have no problem."

Wang Ziping, Li Guangpu, Ma Yingtu, and even Gong Ruomei all looked at Chen Zhan. Only after Chen Zhan nodded did Wang Ziping agree.

This scene struck everyone as odd.

Others are fine, but Wang Ziping and Ma Yingtu are high-ranking members of the Central Martial Arts Academy. In fact, Wang Ziping is the head of the Shaolin School, while Gao Zhendong is only the current head of the Wu School. Moreover, Wang Ziping is a veteran who has followed Director Zhang Zhijiang since the establishment of the Central Martial Arts Academy.

Why are you still acting according to Chen Zhan's wishes?

But naturally, no one asked that question.

Wan Laisheng laughed and said, "Since there is no dispute between the Northern and Southern boxing masters, let's agree on this. The time will be seventeen days from now, how about that?"

No one objected, but Chen Zhan stepped forward.

Seeing Chen Zhan emerge, Wan Laisheng asked again, "Does the Alliance Leader wish to add anything?"

Chen Zhan said, "I have no objection to this matter. However, Wang and Gao have just agreed to have a martial arts competition on this stage. Why don't I add fuel to the fire? Everyone came here for more than just this matter. Another important purpose is to see if I am worthy of the title of leader of the martial arts alliance, right?"

"But that's normal. To be the leader of the martial arts alliance, you need to have the power to dominate the world and suppress all under heaven."

"Therefore, I will take advantage of this martial arts competition to declare myself the leader of the martial arts world. If anyone defeats me, I will voluntarily step down and honor him as my superior! All those who step onto the stage, regardless of whether they are from the North or South, will become the leader of the martial arts world, ruling over all martial arts and fighting against external enemies!"

These words are like a boulder thrown into a lake!
Wan Laisheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He had become famous at a young age and was even a year or two younger than Chen Zhan. If he won, he would be the supreme martial arts master!

Gao Zhendong clenched his fists. If he lost to Wang Ziping and then fought Chen Zhan, Chen Zhan would naturally lose the position of Xingyi Sect Leader and would have to hand over the jade seal.

Even renowned Southern masters such as the Three Heroes of Wing Chun and the Four Fierce Masters of Hung Kuen were breathing heavily.

Defeating Chen Zhan would not only bring pride to the martial arts world in the south, but also make their own style of boxing famous throughout the world. There is a saying in the martial arts world that there are three major internal martial arts, but Hung Kuen, Wing Chun and Pak Mei are all internal martial arts, yet they have not had the opportunity to make a significant mark on history.

If what Chen Zhan said is true, relinquishing the position of martial arts alliance leader, which would be recognized by the national government, would be the best opportunity to leave a lasting mark on history.

Chen Zhan stood with his hands behind his back, taking in the ambitions of everyone present.

The territorial disputes between the northern and southern martial arts worlds have become less of a concern. At this moment, all attention is focused on the burning desire for the position of alliance leader.

It's very simple: when northern boxers travel south to teach their styles, they squeeze the living space of southern boxers, which leads to the unity of southern boxing styles.

But if I become the leader of the martial arts alliance, I won't need to unite anymore. I'll remain aloof and let the north and south fight as they please.

With just the title of martial arts alliance leader, why worry about not having disciples and apprentices?
The Foshan arena has become a stepping stone for martial artists from all over the world to ascend to the heavens!
"Alliance Leader, is this really true?" Wan Laisheng asked in a deep voice.

As the organizer, he is the most qualified to ask, while it's not appropriate for the others to say.

"Of course it is true. In fact, I know that although you all call me the leader, not many of you really consider me the leader. My title of leader of the martial arts alliance is more like an official position, an empty title."

"That's meaningless. What I want is someone who can truly rule the martial arts world, subdue the four seas, and unify the north and south."

Chen Zhan's voice wasn't loud, but all the sect leaders present heard it.

And Wang Ziping was not surprised at all. He knew that Chen Zhan would definitely interfere and even guessed that he might use this arena to secure his position as the leader of the martial arts alliance.

Moreover, he had no doubt about Chen Zhan's abilities. The way Chen Zhan displayed his aura and blood in the courtyard left by Li Cunyi that day, even though it was only for a few moments, was still fresh in his memory.

Gao Zhendong had no objection. He wanted to find a reason to fight Chen Zhantang fairly and squarely, and he needed to do so in front of everyone so that he could get back his master Liu Lanqi's jade seal.

Seeing that the Central Martial Arts Academy had no objections, Wan Laisheng naturally agreed.

"Alright, since all the sects have no objections, we'll follow the alliance leader's decision."

"The Guangdong-Guangxi Martial Arts Academy will then draft and publish the specific competition rules. Half a month is enough time for everyone to prepare."

(End of this chapter)