The Heavenly Court is gone, I don't want to be a True Lord.

"It's lifted up! It's really lifted up!"

"Heavens! Is he even human? General Pei possesses a life-saving bone; could he really lift such a massive cauldron during his second training session?"

Those in the audience were deeply shocked by what they saw. Only those who truly practiced martial arts could understand what Zuo Qi's power represented at the same level.

The Lin family members on stage were even more direct. One of the young women blushed when she saw Zuo Qi's exposed muscles.

From a distance, Zuo Qi looked like an ant carrying something several times his own size.

Every step he took was incredibly difficult, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

Zuo Qi looked at the footprints he had left behind.

"It seems that even a maximum force of around five thousand jin is insufficient to completely and silently dissipate it into the earth."

Zuo Qi knew his limits and lost the will to continue testing. After three symbolic rises and falls, he finally put down the bronze cauldron.

But what he didn't know was that this scene would shock Qin Chen beyond measure.

He knew the weight of the bronze cauldron and knew he couldn't lift it.

But now, after being comforted by Lin Yulian, he was no longer as irritable as before.

Surprisingly, they were the first to clap and praise.

"Brother Zuo is indeed very strong. I have lost this round. I was injured a few days ago when I captured a martial arts master."

Qin Chen said with a smile, specifically pointing out that he lost because of his injury, and also specifically reminded Zuo Qi that he had been chasing down a master of the third level of cultivation some time ago.

Zuo Qi didn't speak, he just looked at the other person.

"For us martial artists, the final victory or defeat still rests on the arena. If Brother Zuo doesn't mind, how about showing off your skills?"

Zuo Qi didn't speak, but looked at Lin Yujun and the others on the stage, his gaze slowly falling on Lin Yulian.

Lin Yulian blushed, feeling a little flustered.

But when she thought about how she had set up the scheme and provided so many treasures, and that it would be a shame for Zuo Qi to just take them away, she smiled and said...

"If Mr. Zuo doesn't mind, he might as well have a match with Brother Qin Chen, which would satisfy everyone's curiosity."

She was clever; she specifically mentioned that everyone was looking forward to the showdown between Zuo Qi and Qin Chen, and that Qin Chen's challenge was in accordance with popular opinion, not something she and Qin Chen decided privately.

Zuo Qi narrowed his eyes, but ultimately remained silent.

Those present could see Qin Chen's hypocrisy and shamelessness, and felt disdain in their hearts, but they did not show it on their faces.

Qin Chen could naturally sense the change in everyone's thoughts, but he ignored it. As the saying goes, a hero's reputation should be earned through battle. As long as he could win, he could claim that Zuo Qi was just using tricks and had only brute force.

Everything can be turned upside down.

He was very confident. As a key person cultivated by the City Guard, and with the support of the Lin family, the cultivation method he practiced was a rare Xuanfa-level fundamental method in the entire Fushan City. His martial arts were also the Chaoyang Hand of the City Guard. His realm was at the second level of perfection. He had taken a variety of bone-tempering secret medicines, and his bone strength was far beyond ordinary.

Soon, the two stood facing each other, hands clasped in a fist salute, a customary etiquette for ring battles.

"Qin Chen, Commander of the City Guard."

"Zuo Qi."

With a low shout from Qin Chen, his right arm shot out with a "Breaking Yang Style" and he took the lead in attacking.

The fist rang out, sleeves fluttered, and a fierce gust of wind pressed directly against Zuo Qi's face.

His footwork is unpredictable, and his punches are astonishing.

Zuo Qi took a step forward with his left foot, and drew circles in the air with both hands, one hand as a palm and the other as a fist, wrapped with a wisp of icy coldness.

The two men's hands met in the air at the same time. Qin Chen knew that Zuo Qi was incredibly strong, so he didn't entangle with him. He stopped short of attacking Zuo Qi each time, as if he was constantly exhausting Zuo Qi's strength.

Zuo Qi instantly understood Qin Chen's plan.

The opponent wanted to use the difference in the speed of his Qi recovery to wear him down.

Zuo Qi has already made a name for himself today, so he naturally knows the principle of showing 70% and hiding 30%. He can show off his brute strength, but he cannot show too much of his combat power.

So he pretended to struggle to keep up with Qin Chen's pace, and for a moment, to outsiders, it seemed that the rhythm of the battle was completely in Qin Chen's hands.

Qin Chen was quick, and the two fought fiercely.

After exchanging dozens of blows, Zuo Qi had experienced almost all of the Chaoyang Hand's moves.

This martial art is not explosive; it is a kind of freehand technique that emphasizes efficiency. It is silent when it is used, yet it is as unstoppable as the rising sun. The rising and setting of the sun is the rule of heaven and earth, and no one can stop it. This is where the name "Rising Sun Hand" comes from.

"It seems Zuo Qi is going to lose. I thought he was a master, but it turns out he's just a brute with no skill."

"It's a real pity. There is no perfect person in the world. Zuo Qi is incredibly strong, but he is clumsy and was led by the nose by Qin Chen from beginning to end."

"It's also because he has no connections and no renowned mentors."

People below were discussing it quietly.

……

Qin Chen's figure swayed, and he unleashed a series of attacks with his Chaoyang Hand technique, his fists, fingers, and palms striking like a tidal wave, pressing forward relentlessly.

His movements were agile, and his punches were unpredictable. Each strike grazed past Zuo Qi's side, causing his robes to flutter in the wind. Everyone's attention was drawn to his fluid attacks.

Zuo Qi appeared passive, only defending and not attacking, his steps were slightly unsteady, and he relied entirely on brute force to block.

Qin Chen's punches grew increasingly fierce, his palm striking Zuo Qi's arm with a dull, crisp sound, clearly indicating that he had the upper hand.

"Relying on brute force alone won't last long!" Qin Chen sneered, then spun around and unleashed a Sunrise Piercing Strike straight at Zuo Qi's heart, aiming to decide the outcome in one move.

Zuo Qi seemed to be forced into a corner. In his haste, he raised his hand to block, and the chilling aura of the Ice Sea Fist inadvertently seeped out.

Qin Chen felt a numbness in his arm, and his move faltered slightly—he had been deliberately holding back his strength, and now he had "lost his aim" due to the momentum.

In that split second, Zuo Qi, in a moment of panic, threw a punch that struck Qin Chen squarely on the shoulder.

Qin Chen exclaimed in surprise, staggered back three steps, his blood surging, and his arm went numb from the "brute force punch," making it difficult for him to make another move.

Zuo Qi pretended to be out of breath, withdrew his fist and stood there stunned, looking "lucky".

This unexpected turn of events surprised everyone. The scene looked as if Zuo Qi had been driven to the brink of despair, wildly swinging his fists, but it was this wild swinging that actually knocked Qin Chen back out of the arena.

"Qin Chen is having really bad luck, and he's getting a little impatient."

"That's normal. Zuo Qi is incredibly strong. Although his fighting style is rusty, his punches are powerful enough that Qin Chen has no chance of winning."

Qin Chen glanced at his location with a grim expression. He had already exceeded the agreed-upon area of ​​the arena, meaning he had lost.

Compared to the earlier struggle, he felt even more frustrated and angry now.

I was careless and underestimated my opponent.

He gave Zuo Qi a deep look and said, "I will remember what happened today. Once I recover, I will learn from Brother Zuo's skills."

Zuo Qi looked relieved. "Brother Qin, you're too kind. You're injured, and it wouldn't be fair for me to win. How about... you win?"

Qin Chen's eyes flashed. "That won't be necessary."

As soon as he finished speaking, he clasped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Lin Yulian on the stage, claiming to be ill.

He feared he would lose control and use his life-boning supernatural powers in public.

Even as he left, his fists remained clenched tightly.

Fortunately, someone praised his magnanimity, which finally helped him resist the urge to strike again.

……

Seeing this, Lin Yulian's face turned ashen, but she forced a smile, "Brother Zuo Qi is truly remarkable. It's only right that the treasures from the Wuji Minor Meeting are handed over to a talent like Brother Zuo."

Zuo Qi just stared at Qin Chen's back. This man still had a trump card, but he wasn't sure what it was. However, since he was valued by Lin Yulian and the entire second branch of the family, he must have something extraordinary about him.

But people can be quite hypocritical.

Some people also came up to talk to Zuo Qi, but Zuo Qi just responded politely.

Chen Yuan stepped forward and gave Zuo Qi a thumbs up. "Brother Zuo, you are truly remarkable. I work in Zhenyuan Prefecture. Brother Zuo, you are welcome to come and have a drink with me sometime in the future."

Zhenyuan Prefecture was actually part of the Fushan City Prison, but it was under the jurisdiction of the Six Doors. The prisoners inside were all gangsters from the martial arts world.

None of the people who came today are simple.

Soon, Lin Yujun found Zuo Qi with the following items: a rubbing of the Dragon-Slaying Halberd Technique, a letter that could persuade Master Ou to forge weapons, two Yuanli Pills, and a silver note with a face value of three thousand taels of silver.

A very fruitful harvest.

Lin Yulian also invited Zuo Qi to the banquet that evening, which Zuo Qi really wanted to refuse.

He was in a hurry to go back and break through his cultivation barrier, so he didn't have time to waste on interpersonal relationships.

The Yuanli Pill can permanently increase arm strength and also provide Qi and blood. It is not difficult to gather 120 Qi and blood. With the Heart Protection Pill given by Lin Yuchan, Zuo Qi has a 98% chance of breaking through to the third level.

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