My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Qibi Heli's back was almost the same size as the black bear's, so he didn't care about the blow.

By the time he turned around, Tuoba Chici had already turned away again.

Objectively speaking, Tuoba Chici was much better than Murong Shun in terms of flexibility.

When Tuoba Chici realized he couldn't defeat him, he thought to himself, "No wonder Murong Shun is no match for me. This guy is indeed fierce. If I continue to fight him head-on like this, I'm afraid I won't have much of a chance of winning."

Several parts of the human body are relatively soft and vulnerable: the eyes, the armpits, and the groin.

The eyes and groin are both considered vital areas, so they should be ruled out first.

Therefore, Tuoba Chici turned around and attacked Qibi Heli from under the armpit.

In an instant, Qibi Heli was struck twice under the armpit by Tuoba Chici.

Sure enough, Qibi Heli staggered back a few steps, struggling to even lift his arm due to the unbearable pain under his armpit.

However, Qibi Heli was also very clever.

He clenched his fists and clamped his elbows tightly under his armpits, no longer giving Tuoba Chici a chance to attack.

On several occasions, Tuoba Chici could have clearly attacked his groin, but he would only kick halfway before pulling his foot back.

Because Tuoba Chici understood that if that kick landed, Qibi Heli might lose his life.

After all, this is a martial arts arena, not a battlefield.

As a result, Tuoba Chici missed several opportunities to strike Qibi Heli.

However, what was unexpected was that Qibi Heli was not only skilled in boxing, but also in legwork.

He kicked out with his legs crossed, launching frequent attacks on Tuoba Chici.

He didn't care about any of that, whether it was vital or not.

He kicks the ball wherever he is, no matter where he is.

In this way, Tuoba Chici became passive.

Because he couldn't bring himself to be ruthless towards Qibi Heli, while Qibi Heli was quite ruthless towards him.

Hesitation and soft-heartedness in making moves are major taboos on the battlefield.

Therefore, people often say that on the battlefield, the most feared are those who are reckless and do not value their lives.

As the fight progressed, Tuoba Chici moved behind Qibi Heli, extending his right hand, intending to attack the back of Qibi Heli's head.

However, Tuoba Chici thought again that the back of a person's head is also a vital point.

What if we knock him unconscious or cripple him?

Tuoba Chici couldn't bring himself to do it.

Just as Tuoba Chici hesitated, Qibi Heli suddenly turned around and kicked Tuoba Chici's right wrist.

They kicked Tuoba Chici off the arena.

Tuoba Chici felt unbearable pain in his right arm, as if it were broken.

He looked down and saw that his right arm was swollen very high.

Li Chengan was also taken aback.

He hadn't expected Qibi Heli to be so fierce, defeating Murong Shun and Tuoba Chici in succession.

It should be noted that Murong Shun and Tuoba Chici were not ordinary people.

Qin Ying said to Li Chengan, "Your Highness, that brat Qibi Heli is ruthless. I'll go down and deal with him."

As Qin Ying spoke, she stood up and prepared to step onto the stage.

Li Chengan shouted, "Come back! You've already lost one round, do you still have the right to come up on stage?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ying blinked, thinking to herself, "Isn't that right?"

He had deliberately lost to Zhang Zhilong in order to get the 50,000 taels of silver, but the main reason was that Jiebina had been kidnapped.

He's already been eliminated, so how could he possibly be qualified to go on stage?

"But this kid is too arrogant. He beats everyone to death, no matter who they are. Does he even respect anyone?"

"I'll go and meet him!" Li Chengan tidied his clothes, preparing to personally go on stage to fight Qibi Heli.

Luo Cheng, standing nearby, advised, "Your Highness, please calm down. It's still early. Why are you in such a hurry?"

Li Chengan then refrained from going on stage.

at this time,

Cheng Yaojin warned Qibi Heli: "This is an examination hall, not a battlefield. You need to be careful with your moves. If you continue like this, I, Cheng Yaojin, will have to kick you off the stage and disqualify you from the exam."

Cheng Yaojin was highly respected and had a long career, so Qibi Heli dared not argue, only saying, "I've got it!"

Just then, another person leaped onto the stage and said loudly:

"Qibi Heli, don't be so arrogant. I'll deal with you."

Everyone glanced up and saw that the person on the stage was none other than Songtsen Gampo.

Songtsen Gampo, watching from the sidelines, understood that Tuoba Chici was not entirely without a chance to defeat Qibi Heli, but he had reservations and could not bring himself to strike hard.

However, Qibi Heli completely ignored all of this.

On this point, Songtsen Gampo couldn't stand it anymore. He thought to himself that this kid was not following the rules and was using ruthless methods. If he wasn't taught a lesson, wouldn't he become even more arrogant and domineering?

Princess Wencheng, sitting in the stands, felt quite nervous when Songtsen Gampo stepped onto the stage. Although she didn't know martial arts, she could tell that this Qibi Heli was like a wild beast, incredibly brave.

Princess Wencheng and Songtsen Gampo are now engaged, and the two are deeply in love.

Princess Wencheng was naturally worried about Songtsen Gampo.

Actually, Princess Wencheng was a little resentful towards Songtsen Gampo. This matter had nothing to do with you, so why did you have to get involved? What if you couldn't beat them and suffered a loss?

However, Songtsen Gampo had already stepped onto the ring, and at this point, it was impossible to call him down.

Songtsen Gampo was very young, not much older than Li Chengqian.

He stepped onto the ring, very composed.

Songtsen Gampo looked at Qibi Heli and asked, "Do you know the young king?"

Qibi Heli looked Songtsen Gampo up and down and found that Songtsen Gampo was indeed extraordinary and different from others.

"Are you Songtsen Gampo, the king of Tibet?"

"It is indeed Xiao Wang," Songtsen Gampo said in a clear and resonant voice.

"Did you come up on stage to avenge Murong Shun and Tuoba Chici?"

"Just now, Xiao Wang saw it clearly from below the stage; it wasn't that Tuoba Chici had no chance of winning against you."

He had the opportunity to strike, but he didn't.

Because everyone was on the same side, he couldn't bear to hurt his opponent during the sparring session.

But you mistook their reluctance for cowardice and attacked Tuoba Chici when he was off guard. Doesn't that seem a bit unethical?" Songtsen Gampo was intolerant of any wrongdoing.

"Songtsen Gampo, I don't like hearing you say that."

I did kick him, but I can tell you definitively that I only used 30% of my strength in that kick.

"If I were to give it my all, do you think Tuoba Chici would still be standing before you, speaking to you?"

"So, you're saying you held back?"

"You could say that. If you disagree, we can have a match right now."

Songtsen Gampo saw that Qibi Heli not only failed to recognize his mistake but also provoked him.

Songtsen Gampo was unable to resist the rising fire from the ground.

You must know that Songtsen Gampo was the king of Tibet, and he was a man with a temper.

Even at a very young age, he was already exceptionally brave.

In this respect, Songtsen Gampo and Ashina Sher were somewhat similar; both became famous at a young age and were young heroes.

Songtsen Gampo nodded and said, "Alright, what do you want to compete in?"

Qibi Heli clenched his right fist: "Naturally, it'll be a contest of fists and feet."

Songtsen Gampo knew that this kid was strong and had considerable martial arts skills.

Songtsen Gampo was also very proud, thinking that even if he was defeated by Qibi Heli, he would not be intimidated by him.

Songtsen Gampo said calmly, "Chibi Heli, you've already fought two matches in a row. Do you need to rest? Or you could take a good nap at noon to recharge your energy, and we can compete again this afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Qibi Heli recalled what Li Tai had said, knowing that Songtsen Gampo, Tuoba Chici, Murong Shun, and others had rushed from Luoyang to Chang'an the previous night, and were extremely exhausted after traveling all night.

Although I had expended some energy, it wasn't a big deal for me. I was tired, but Songtsen Gampo was even more tired.

He planned to defeat Songtsen Gampo when he was exhausted.

Thinking of this, Qibi Heli waved his hand: "No need, why wait until the afternoon?"

With so many friends watching here, how can we waste everyone's time because of the two of us?

"If I beat you, wouldn't that be an unfair victory?"

"No, as long as you can beat me, I'll be completely convinced."

Songtsen Gampo tucked his clothes in and got into a fighting stance.

Unlike Murong Shun and Tuoba Chici, he wouldn't be caught off guard by Qibi Heli's initial attack and sneak assault, thus falling into a passive position. He said, "Since that's the case, then bring it on!"

Qibi Heli moved his arms around and felt that his armpits weren't hurting so much anymore.

He used both his legs and feet to strike Songtsen Gampo's head repeatedly.

Songtsen Gampo was furious when he saw this. He thought to himself, "What grudge do I have against you that you would be so vicious as to attack me?"

The two exchanged blows, changing their moves, and began to fight on the arena.

After more than a dozen rounds, the game was still undecided.

Li Chengan, watching from the stands, was also shocked by what he saw.

Even from that distance, Li Chenggan could feel an overwhelming force as Qibi Heli threw a punch.

If Songtsen Gampo weren't careful, he might have fallen into his trap—that guy was a hothead.

He didn't care about any of that.

If Songtsen Gampo were to be struck by Qibi Heli's punch, it would be no joke.

Songtsen Gampo, as the king of Tibet, came to the Tang Dynasty to pay tribute to the court and ask for Princess Wencheng's hand in marriage. This was extremely beneficial to consolidating the relationship between Tibet and the Tang Dynasty.

Objectively speaking, the exchanges and cooperation between Tibet and the Tang Dynasty not only benefited the people of both countries but also helped stabilize the situation in the Western Regions.

Even if Tibet wasn't the largest country in the Western Regions today, it wasn't far off. It was vast, populous, rich in resources, and geographically unique.

Friendly relations between the two countries will benefit the entire world.

If relations between the two countries deteriorate and they go to war, it will bring profound disaster to the people of both countries.

If Songtsen Gampo were to encounter an accident in the Tang Dynasty, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Of course, Li Chenggan sensed that Songtsen Gampo was also a man of strong emotions.

That is why he accompanied him on his mission to the Wa (Japanese) Kingdom.

That's why, when he was about to be arrested, he dared to speak frankly to his father, the emperor, and mobilize 20,000 cavalry to rush to Chang'an.

Li Chengan always kept this kindness in his heart.

Princess Wencheng was even more worried.

What she was thinking was that after the martial arts examination was over, she would report to the Emperor and Empress that she planned to travel to Tibet to marry Songtsen Gampo.

Of course, it would be best if Li Chengqian could personally escort them.

She felt very reassured having Li Chenggan escort her.

She had heard that there were many internal conflicts in Tibet, and most importantly, Songtsen Gampo had a queen who was no ordinary woman; she was very powerful.

If I go there alone in the future, will I be able to compete with them?

Those present saw that Songtsen Gampo and Qibi Heli were fighting fiercely, with both men exchanging blows with each other and showing no intention of giving in.

The audience frequently erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Qibi Heli and Songtsen Gampo can be called the two top masters in the Western Regions. This duel was truly earth-shattering and awe-inspiring.

Since her debut, Qibi Heli has almost never encountered a rival.

However, after twenty rounds, he still hadn't defeated Songtsen Gampo, and he couldn't help but get anxious. He thought to himself, "Li Tai is still sitting in the stands."

If Li Tai discovers that he is so incompetent, will he still be able to reuse him in the future?

Therefore, he resolved to unleash his trump card: the skill to pierce through cedar trees.

If he could pierce Songtsen Gampo's chest and defeat him, he would become famous throughout the world.

Qibi Heli made up his mind, and with a quick glance, changed his approach.

He first raised his left arm and struck Songtsen Gampo's face, but this was actually a feint.

Of course, if Songtsen Gampo didn't dodge, then it would become a real attack.

Immediately afterwards, Songtsen Gampo clenched his right fist, pulled his right arm back, and then quickly punched out, striking the opponent's left chest.

If that punch landed, even Songtsen Gampo's chest, no matter how hard, wouldn't be as hard as a cedar's chest.

In fact, it was already quite remarkable that Songtsen Gampo had been able to hold on until now; his heart was pounding and sweat was pouring down his nose and temples.

He thought to himself that Qibi Heli was indeed quite capable; not only was he strong, but his martial arts skills were also top-notch.

Seeing Qibi Heli's left fist coming, Songtsen Gampo reacted quickly.

Quickly raise your right arm to block.

Unexpectedly, Qibi Heli had used a trick; this move was a feint, and the truly fatal blow was the heavy punch from his right hand.

When Songtsen Gampo raised his right arm to block, a blank area on his chest was exposed to Qibi Heli.

Qibi Heli mustered all his strength,

No sooner said than done,

With a sharp "snap," Qibi Heli felt himself strike Songtsen Gampo's chest.

He thought to himself that even if Songtsen Gampo didn't die this time, he would be seriously injured.

However, in an instant, he felt that his right fist did not feel like it had pierced Songtsen Gampo's chest; instead, it felt as if it had been blocked by something.

His eyes darted around and he realized that the person standing in front of him was not Songtsen Gampo, but Li Chenggan.

Li Chenggan took the punch for Songtsen Gampo, staggering back several steps before barely managing to regain his footing.

At that time, Qibi Heli was also confused and did not know what was going on. He was supposed to fight Songtsen Gampo, but suddenly it turned into Li Chenggan.

Li Chengqian is the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty. So far, Li Tai has not given him the order to kill Li Chengqian. If something happens to Li Chengqian, how can he survive?

Even if you are highly skilled, you still can't defeat an army of thousands.

To be honest, Songtsen Gampo was quite frightened just now, because he had also heard that Qibi Heli could punch through a cedar tree.

What would happen if it hit me? It's really hard to imagine.

He had no idea when Li Chenggan came to him.

He quickly came over and helped Li Chenggan up: "Your Highness, how are you feeling?"

"Cough, cough," Li Chengqian coughed twice, covering his left chest with his right hand. "Thank goodness I was wearing crocodile armor."

Songtsen Gampo was also quite frightened: "Your Highness, I'm so glad you're alright."

"This kid's got some strength."

Songtsen Gampo turned around, his face contorted with rage, and pointed at the prince: "Qibi Heli, you dare to poison the prince, don't you?"

Qibi Heli was also puzzled to see that Li Chengan was unharmed after being punched by him: "I did not mean to hit the Crown Prince, it was purely an accident."

"Esteemed examiners, Qibi Heli dared to launch a sneak attack on the Crown Prince. I request that Qibi Heli be punished."