Gou Zai Wudao Shi Lian Shen

After Lu Chen perfected the Azure Dragon Tongbei Fist, an Azure Dragon Force arose within his body.

This is a very special kind of martial arts force.

Ordinary fist power is mostly achieved by throwing a punch, with a force landing; if it succeeds, it succeeds; if it fails, it dissipates.

But the Azure Dragon's power is different.

It's not about brute force, but rather like a true dragon running through the entire body, surging and flowing, opening up all the joints and allowing the blood and qi to circulate smoothly throughout the body, like a high-speed highway.

With the enhancement of the Azure Dragon Force in his arms, Lu Chen's punches were far more explosive and faster than before, and their destructive power was astonishing.

That move, Azure Dragon Emerging from the Abyss, was several times stronger than his previous moves in both speed and power.

Even though Sun Liancheng was a minor master of the Blood Transformation Realm, he had no time to defend himself in the extremely chaotic environment just now.

His chest was shattered by Lu Chen's punch, and he died on the spot.

"They're bandits from Black Wind Stronghold!"

"Sun Liancheng, the Double-Sword Demon, is the fourth leader of Black Wind Stronghold."

The martial arts guards around him recognized the person who had just attacked Lu Chen.

These words caused a stir among the martial artists guarding the garden near the East Gate.

Black Wind Village has occupied Chixia Mountain for many years and has always been the biggest threat to Wang's Medicinal Herbs Garden.

Sun Liancheng, the fourth leader, wielded a pair of ruthless curved blades, specializing in severing people's throats and Achilles tendons. Countless bodyguards had died at his hands.

But now, the infamous fourth leader of Black Wind Stronghold has suddenly died.

"Lu, the bodyguard, killed the fourth leader of Black Wind Stronghold with a single punch!"

"What?"

"My goodness, Guard Lu did a great job!"

The crowd gasped in amazement and expressed their deepest admiration.

Lu Chen ignored all of that and looked in the direction Sun Liancheng had come from, where he saw a tall figure running towards him.

Like a black bear in a snowy night.

Lu Chen's eyes narrowed.

"People from Black Wind Stronghold?"

He had also heard Wang Zhong mention Black Wind Village.

There were four minor martial artists in total. Among them, the eldest, Qiu Heixiong, nicknamed "Black Wind Bear," was nine feet tall and had a powerful and vigorous aura. He was already close to the Great Completion of Blood Transformation.

Judging from that person's physique and demeanor, it's not hard to guess.

The newcomer was none other than Qiu Heixiong, the leader of Black Wind Stronghold.

Those around him noticed the bear-like figure and warned Lu Chen, "Guard Lu, be careful! The leader of Black Wind Stronghold is here too!"

Defeating Sun Liancheng with a single punch did not deplete Lu Chen's energy; he showed no fear in the face of his enemy.

With a powerful dragon-like motion flowing through his arms, he stood firmly in the Mountain Ape Stance, ready to unleash the Golden Ape Through the Forest Kick at any moment.

Seeing his brother die, Qiu Heixiong could not possibly refrain from seeking revenge.

But he was cautious and did not rush in recklessly; instead, he approached slowly.

After all, he had witnessed the entire battle firsthand and knew that Lu Chen's fist techniques were exceptional, probably not just at the Great Perfection level.

"Could it be that this person has made another breakthrough within the past six months, and his fist technique has reached a perfect level?"

Qiu Heixiong pondered, his palm already gathering qi and blood, ready to unleash his power.

"Let's test the waters first; if it's too much, we'll retreat!"

The moment that thought crossed his mind, the snow beneath his feet suddenly exploded.

boom!

He hunched his shoulders and bent his back, his whole body like a furious black bear, and suddenly rammed into Lu Chen.

The Wild Bear's Mountain-Smashing Skill!

In that instant, it seemed as if he had knocked away the wind and snow.

The expressions of the several martial arts guards protecting the garden changed drastically.

"Head Nurse Lu, watch out!"

Lu Chen's eyes narrowed.

Qiu Heixiong's collision was different from that of the snow wolf.

Snow Wolves rely on brute force and speed, but when Qiu Heixiong rammed into him, his feet, waist, back, and shoulders were connected in a line, his blood and qi stagnated between his bones and flesh, and his whole body was like a boulder rolling down a cliff.

Lu Chen shifted his feet, unleashing the Golden Ape Through the Forest Steps, and moved half a step to the side, close to the fence.

Qiu Heixiong missed his target with his shoulder, but he didn't completely lose his balance. With a sudden flip of his broad back, his right palm emerged from under his ribs and viciously struck Lu Chen's chest.

This palm strike came extremely fast.

The palm strike wasn't heavy, but it carried a chilling aura.

Lu Chen felt a chill and braced his left arm.

boom!

Their palms and arms collided.

Lu Chen felt a strange force penetrate his skin and enter his body.

The muscles stung intensely under the penetration of this force.

Fortunately, the Panlong Body operated automatically, and the force that had penetrated his body was gradually weakened. Only a trace of residual force penetrated his muscles, causing a slight stuffiness in his arms and chest.

"This person's strength is rather strange."

Lu Chen was slightly taken aback, but his hands continued to move. The Azure Dragon coiled around Qiu Heixiong and then followed up with Cloud Piercing into the Sea, launching a preemptive attack on Qiu Heixiong.

A look of surprise flashed in Qiu Heixiong's eyes.

His palm strike contained a hidden, devastating force, capable of piercing skin and flesh, vibrating the very muscles. Those struck by it experienced muscle soreness, numbness, stiffness, and localized convulsions, as if struck by a blunt instrument.

But Lu Chen seemed unaffected and was able to retaliate so quickly.

"This guy is not only skilled in boxing, but also has excellent stance training!"

Qiu Heixiong became even more wary.

Faced with Lu Chen's aggressive attack, he dared not be careless. He crossed his arms, his muscles bulging like iron, and his blood and qi surging into his flesh to block Lu Chen's fist.

The Wild Bear's Mountain-ramming Technique excels at taking direct, head-on hits.

But the moment Lu Chen's fist landed, Qiu Heixiong's expression changed.

His arms were pushed forward by a powerful, continuous punch, causing his skin and flesh to ache.

Qiu Heixiong let out a muffled groan, his massive body being forced back three steps by the blow.

With each step, deep pits were etched into the snow.

He looked down and saw that the sleeves of both arms were torn open, the skin was red, and there were faint traces of blood seeping out.

Qiu Heixiong's eyes were gloomy.

"He has mastered martial arts power!"

"Perfect boxing technique!"

Lu Chen's punch was incredibly powerful, advancing layer by layer, like a dragon entering his body, and even his physically trained bear-like body couldn't withstand it.

He was fairly certain that his opponent's boxing technique had reached a perfect level, and he had developed a special martial arts power.

Then, amidst the howling wind and snow, their fists and palms collided again.

boom! boom! boom!

In just a few breaths, they had already exchanged more than ten blows.

Lu Chen's Golden Ape Leaping Through the Forest technique shifted constantly, his figure moving left and right across the snow, yet never straying more than a step from the East Gate. He couldn't retreat; if he did, the herb garden would be right behind him.

Qiu Heixiong, like a mad bear, rammed with his shoulder, slammed with his elbow, and slapped with his palm, each move powerful and heavy. With each stomp of his foot, a patch of snow would explode.

The two fought fiercely, one fast and the other fierce, creating a swirling snowstorm in front of the fence.

Lu Chen's Azure Dragon Force advanced layer by layer, Qiu Heixiong groaned continuously, the veins on his arm suddenly bulged, several blood vessels were forcibly ruptured, the skin and flesh rolled over, and fresh blood dripped down his wrist.

Lu Chen was also suffering, as Qiu Heixiong's heart-crushing force pierced his muscles like cold steel needles.

That force, unlike Qiu Heixiong's, did not appear brute, but it was extremely insidious, specifically designed to disrupt the flow of qi and blood and paralyze the muscles.

Lu Chen's shoulder was swollen, painful, and numb. He could still feel his arm, but it felt like there was a thick cloth between them, giving him a feeling of being unable to exert his strength.

If he hadn't mastered the Panlong Body technique, which added a layer of force-absorbing properties to his muscles, his arms might have been crippled by Qiu Heixiong's strength long ago.

The two clashed again.

boom!

Fists and palms collide, causing a shock to the blood and qi.

The snow beneath Lu Chen's feet cracked, and he slid three steps backward.

The black bear retreated several steps, its large paws carving two deep furrows in the snow.

The two distanced themselves from each other.

The wind and snow swept through the middle.

The two looked at each other across the snow, a hint of apprehension in their eyes.

Qiu Heixiong's arms were still dripping blood; if he continued fighting, he would probably be crippled.

He glanced at Lu Chen again, who remained guarding the gate, a formidable fortress against all.

Knowing he might not be able to take the herb garden tonight, Qiu Heixiong made a decisive move and shouted at the bandits:

"Get out of here!"