High Martial Arts 2077: I Rely on Beast Taming to Cultivate While Lying Down

Chapter 93 On-the-spot Outburst - Zhang Yan! Mountain-Splitting Fist Surges

"Bang--!"

The punching power tester vibrated violently, and the numbers on the display screen began to jump wildly.

All eyes in the stadium were focused on this moment.

A few seconds later, the numbers froze.

917 kg.

After a brief moment of deathly silence, the stadium exploded!

"Nine hundred!!!"

"Holy crap! Nine hundred! Qian Youliang is insane!"

"That's pretty normal, isn't it? Qian Youliang scored 832 in the ten-school joint exam, which is only an improvement of over eighty points."

"??? Is that what people say? At his level, gaining 10kg is harder than you gaining 50kg!"

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"Even after fusing with the Spirit Pearl, it's not that exaggerated, is it?"

"Qian Youliang doesn't follow the power system; he takes the Taoist path, where physical strength is a complete weakness!"

In the crowd, someone stroked their chin and clicked their tongue: "I feel... maybe it's because we've just seen too many improvements of 100 or 200, so this improvement just seems so-so."

"Um—that makes sense!"

"No problem! Seeing this improvement now, it's just so-so."

"Holy crap! What a boastful tone. Anyone who didn't know better would think you did it."

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Qian Youliang shook his right hand and listened to the discussions below the stage.

At first, he had a faint smile on his lips and nodded slightly, enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by amazement.

Strength was never his forte, so being able to reach 900 was already an unexpected bonus after fusing with the spirit orb.

But as he listened, the smile on his lips slowly faded.

Only an increase of over eighty?

It's just so-so?

That's all there is to it?

He turned his head, his gaze piercing through the crowd to land on Zhang Yan, a subtle meaning creeping into his voice: "Little girl, come here!"

Zhang Yan was standing nervously next to Su Chen when she heard Qian Youliang mention her name. She bared her teeth and said, "Damn it! Qian Youliang, you just wait!"

"Hmph~ I'll smash you to pieces!!"

Qian Youliang was stunned for a moment, then showed a surprised expression.

"I heard you didn't post that message in the group chat, did you?" He tilted his head, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Why are you so arrogant to my face? Haha~"

Zhang Yan's face flushed red instantly.

The messages in the group chat were sent by Su Chen using her phone!

She instinctively wanted to turn around and glare at Su Chen.

She raised her chin and let out a very loud "Hmph!" from her nose.

917... She felt there was still a chance to surpass him, otherwise she wouldn't have dared to confront Qian Youliang.

Just then, a soft voice came from the side.

"Shall I go first?"

Jiang Wei took two steps forward, a faint smile on her face.

The smile was calm, without any hint of provocation, as if it were about something very ordinary.

She glanced at Qian Youliang, then at Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan was stunned for a moment.

She wasn't familiar with Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei is the flag bearer of Class Six, a favorite to be number one in the grade, and has fused with the spiritual pearl of the Gonggong divine system, consistently dominating the top of various ranking lists.

Zhang Yan herself, although her grades are not bad, is still a level below Jiang Wei.

When Jiang Wei took the initiative to speak to her, her mind went blank for a moment.

Then she nodded repeatedly, "Ah? Okay! Okay!"

Qian Youliang's expression changed instantly.

He knows Jiang Wei too well.

This girl, who never boasts or makes empty promises, has taken the initiative to speak, which means...

"Wait!" Qian Youliang took half a step forward, a smile on his face, but a little embarrassed. "Xiao Wei, you haven't been secretly training your strength lately, have you?"

Jiang Wei maintained her gentle smile and said calmly, "The results will be out soon, just watch."

Finished!

Qian Youliang's lips twitched.

"Forehead..."

He raised his hand, scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly, and chuckled dryly, "I...I've been diligently studying Taoist magic lately, but I haven't put much effort into improving my strength."

Even he himself felt that his words sounded somewhat like an attempt to make amends.

But Jiang Wei did not respond.

She was already standing in front of the testing device.

The entire audience fell silent at that moment.

Jiang Wei did not make any fancy preparations.

Her posture was natural, with her feet shoulder-width apart and her right hand slowly reaching to her waist.

Then, she threw out her right fist in a simple and unadorned manner.

There was no psionic burst, no shrieking sound as if the air was being torn apart, and even the expression on her face remained unchanged.

"Bang--!"

A dull, loud bang.

The numbers on the display screen started to jump.

Then the frame freezes...

932kg!

Jiang Wei slowly withdrew her fist, still wearing that calm smile, and said, "Then I'll only throw one punch... okay~"

The entire room was silent for a full two seconds, and then...

Holy crap!

"I remember Jiang Wei weighed 793kg last time, right? That's 40kg less than Qian Youliang!?"

"He gained a whopping 139kg! That's insane!"

"Is today some special day? Are a bunch of perverts having a party here?"

"Hiss~ Both of them have reached 900, so Wu Chen must break 1000???"

"Um... I'm more curious about something else now."

"What is it?"

"Have you forgotten how the trio got here? They were supposed to compete against Zhang Yan! Look at their scores now, they're practically aiming for 900. How do you think Zhang Yan can win?"

"Zhang Yan's improvement should also be significant, possibly exceeding 800. But it still feels a bit impulsive... this provocation went too far."

"Hey~ We're all classmates, and all three of them are top students with great tempers."

"Indeed! And it wasn't Zhang Yan who provoked them, it was Su Chen who provoked the three of them."

"Su Chen is really daring!"

"He definitely dares! His strength has doubled! If I improved that much, I'd do anything!"

"By the way, does anyone know what Zhang Yan's score was last time?"

"It seems...it seems to be 680, but I'm not entirely sure."

"It's 680! I just checked the score record for the 'Strength' subject in the ten-school joint entrance exam."

"How can we win like this? Are we going to expect her to ask for two hundred too?"

"Two hundred isn't enough! Unless you double the price."

"Flip over! 1360kg, at this stage the bones absolutely can't take it, it'll be pulverized!"

The audience was filled with murmurs and discussions.

Qian Youliang stood on the sidelines, scratching his head vigorously. His already thin face was now scrunched up in a frown.

He quickly calculated in his mind.

He only threw one punch.

If he continues to throw a second and third punch, his score will definitely improve further, and he might even surpass Jiang Wei.

But the problem is...

Jiang Wei only threw one punch.

Others have the capacity but choose not to use it; he might want to use it but not necessarily be able to.

If they really continue to compete, he will most likely be the one to lose face.

Qian Youliang's eyes darted around, and suddenly a brilliant idea flashed in his mind.

He turned around, his gaze falling on Zhang Yan, a smile returning to his face: "Little loli, come on! Be the one to fall behind your brother. Consider this repayment for the favor I did for you half a year ago, helping you fight your way out of the swarm of insects."

"Hmph! No way!"

Zhang Yan's angry expression carried a faint, almost barely suppressed smile.

Those round eyes were bright and sparkling, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned.

Qian Youliang's heart skipped a beat when he saw that expression.

Damn it!

and many more!

Could this little girl possibly beat me?

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but Zhang Yan had already taken a step and walked towards the testing platform.

She walked slowly.

Thousands of eyes around her fell on her.

The students in the stands, the teachers at the edge of the field, the first and second-year high school students crowded at the entrance, and Jiang Wei and Qian Youliang standing closest to the field.

Each gaze carried a different emotion: curiosity, anticipation, doubt, and worry.

Zhang Yan didn't have Su Chen's strong heart. She stood in front of the testing device and took several deep breaths.

Her fingers clenched and unclenched at her sides, her palms beginning to sweat slightly.

She is indeed loud and boisterous in normal times, but that's only in front of people she knows well.

What now?

More than a thousand students in the entire grade were watching her.

People from other schools are asking about her name.

The provocative message in the grade group chat is still being forwarded at a visible speed.

And the culprit behind all this... she could sense Su Chen leaning against the pillar without even turning around, arms crossed, a smug smile on his lips.

What a despicable guy!

I'm going to beat you to death!

This testing device in front of me...that damned Su Chen!!!

Zhang Yan took a breath and suppressed the jumbled thoughts in her mind.

Since we're already here!

Let's go for it!

She took a half step forward with her right foot, her knees slightly bent, and her waist and hips lowered.

The power chain throughout the body tightens segment by segment, starting from the soles of the feet.

The fourth level of the Overlord Body Technique!

The third level of the Mountain-Splitting Fist!

She tucked her right fist to her waist, and the expression on her doll-like face changed from tense to focused.

After that...

"Bang!!!"

The sound of that punch hitting the tester was louder than any of the previous punches.

The characters on the screen started moving wildly.

[Overlord Body Technique Experience Points +17]

[Mountain-Splitting Fist Experience Points +152]

The screen displayed a result that took the entire audience by surprise.

928 kg.

Holy crap!!!

Almost a hundred people blurted it out at the same time.

"What day is it today???"

"Are we humans lacking in evolution? But I didn't receive any notification!"

"Evolution doesn't include me, huh???"

"What's going on! How come everyone else is increasing their levels by a hundred or two hundred? It took me a month or two to go from three hundred to four hundred! And that's after I dedicated most of my time to practicing fist techniques and strength cultivation!"

"Will we still have to participate in strength tests in the future?"

"No! This is clearly a stable top five in the grade, and this ranking doesn't affect us."

"That's true."

"Are you sure Su Chen won't affect you?"

"Um... being ranked first in the district shouldn't be a problem."

At that moment, the expressions of the people on the sidelines were more interesting than those of any of the spectators around them.

Qian Youliang was completely stunned.

He had just asked Zhang Yan to "set a low bar for her brother," which was a half-joking tease. He was thinking that this one would only be a little over 800, since it was only 680 last time. Even if he had taken some kind of magic potion, it was impossible for it to go straight to 100.

The result...928kg?

She's 11kg taller than him?

"This—" Qian Youliang's mouth moved slightly, and Dan Yin even did a split in her throat, "This little loli has opened up, hasn't she???"

Are you still going to play or not?!

If you get this score, send your brother a private message beforehand!

My brother must have run off to gain experience that very night and isn't coming back!

Wu Chen stood next to him, and when he saw the character "偏" (piān), a genuine, wide smile appeared on his square face.

"No wonder!" His voice carried a hint of a farmer's straightforwardness. "No wonder she dared to provoke us!"

"That's what makes competition dynamic!"

At this moment, Zhang Yan stood on the testing platform, her chest rising and falling slightly.

Her mind was still a little fuzzy.

The instant she threw that punch, she felt a sense of clarity she had never experienced before.

That feeling wasn't an increase in strength, but rather... it was as if something was straightened out, connected, and pushed to a whole new level the moment the punch was thrown.

Mountain-Splitting Fist!

Her improvement was the slowest during this period.

But that punch just now—

She looked down at her right fist, her fingers curling slightly.

Should I throw another punch?

If he throws another punch, there's a high chance he'll surpass Jiang Wei's 932kg!

But she wasn't sure if she could replicate that punch, that mysterious feeling.

If the second punch goes too low, that would be really embarrassing.

Zhang Yan stood on the stage, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

Her gaze swept through the crowd and landed on Su Chen.

There was a hint of pleading in his eyes...

Su Chencong was on the wall pillar, staring at the panel that only he could see.

【Invincible Body Technique Iv6 (5122/6000)】

【Mountain-Splitting Fist Lv4 (4000/4000)】

His pupils dilated slightly.

With that punch, Zhang Yan's experience with the Mountain-Opening Fist increased by 152 points out of thin air.

And she's exactly this number away from reaching Iv4 full experience!

One punch and you're all in?

What's going on?

Even Su Chen's cheat codes aren't this exaggerated!

He had been keeping a close eye on Zhang Yan's stats. In the second week after consuming the Overlord Fruit, over seven days, her Mountain-Opening Fist technique had only gained a little over 800 experience points.

Four days into the third week, the index rose by only 204 points.

The result—this one punch directly equaled four days' worth of training?

The improvement in the Overlord Body Technique is fairly normal.

She gained over 1400 points last week, and 423 points in four days this week. She just gained 17 points, which is not unusual compared to usual.

But what the heck is this "Mountain-Opening Fist"?

Has he attained enlightenment? Or is it simply the culmination of years of accumulated knowledge and experience?

Su Chenju took a breath and suppressed these thoughts for the time being.

Later, his subordinate caught Zhang Yan's gaze.

The little girl was standing on the stage, looking at him with pleading eyes.

Su Chen raised his right fist and gently covered his mouth: "Cough~"

He coughed lightly, then nodded very slightly and gestured towards the audience.

Come down, that's enough!

If the tests continue, Zhang Yanzhen may very well surpass Jiang Wei.

But it's unnecessary.

928kg is enough to impress everyone.

As for whether Zhang Yan can surpass Jiang Wei with two more punches... let others guess.

All Su Chen was thinking about right now was one thing: to help Zhang Yan break through 1000kg in punching power within the remaining four and a half days!

Getting the reward from Task Two is the best reward ever!

Upon receiving Su Chen's instructions, Zhang Yan felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.

She instinctively wanted to jog off the stage, even tiptoeing, but when she caught a glimpse of the dense crowd around her, she immediately stopped herself.

Don't run!

It would be too embarrassing to run away.

So she raised her chin, her ponytail swaying behind her head, and walked off the testing platform with steady steps.

She finally let out a long breath the moment she reached Su Chen's side.

Su Chen reached out and patted her head lightly: "Not bad! You didn't embarrass me."

Zhang Yan slapped his hand away, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

Qian Youliang stood on the sidelines, watching this scene. He moved his mouth several times, finally managing to stammer out, "This...this little girl should be replaced, right??? Is her name Zhang Yan?"

No one answered him...

Because Wu Chen has already taken the first step.

His steps were steady.

A genuine, hearty smile graced his square face.

It wasn't a provocation, nor a demonstration, but a genuine excitement that ignited fighting spirit!

"Haha~ Interesting! Really interesting!"

Dan's hearty voice was easily understood by everyone around him.