Chapter 139: Shocking the Crowd, Master of Martial Arts, the Hidden Dragon List!

"Am I seeing things? How is that kid able to fight the senior brother to this extent?"

"Even with the senior brother's burst secret technique, he still can't suppress that kid?"

"Is that kid really only at the Sinew Changing Realm?"

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All the warriors watching Lu Qing and the burly man's battle were astounded.

Up to this point, with Lu Qing's full outburst.

Everyone could see that Lu Qing's cultivation had indeed reached the Sinew Changing Realm.

But precisely because of this, everyone was even more shocked.

Because they couldn't imagine how Lu Qing, with his Sinew Changing Realm cultivation, could match a Martial Arts Master with a complete Internal Organs Realm.

If it was just a high level of swordsmanship, it could be explained that Lu Qing had a remarkable talent in swordsmanship and had prematurely comprehended a sword technique far beyond that of ordinary swordsmen.

But cultivation was something tangible, allowing no shortcuts.

According to reason, no matter how strong someone at the Sinew Changing Realm was, they shouldn't be able to match a complete Internal Organs Realm Master.

The gap in their cultivation alone put them on different levels.

Yet, Lu Qing had defied reason and, with his Sinew Changing Realm cultivation, fought a Martial Arts Master to a standstill.

This left the warriors not only shocked but also bewildered.

"It's actually Sword Intent. Although it's only a nascent form of Sword Intent, it's enough to suppress Wang Cangyi, the senior disciple, in swordsmanship. But what's going on with that boy's body? How can he be so strong, enduring such a long limit burst without his momentum waning?"

On the city gate, the youth in plain clothes observed the battle below with a strange aura in his eyes.

He was secretly astonished.

He never expected that the young man with whom he had a brief encounter would have such terrifying martial arts talent.

To be able to comprehend Sword Intent at the Sinew Changing Realm was already heaven-defying, even if it was just a hint of it.

What puzzled him even more was the unexpected toughness of Lu Qing's body, which allowed him to hold his own against the burly Martial Arts Master for so long without falling behind.

Even the true disciples of those top sects in Zhongzhou would find it challenging to achieve this.

Perhaps only the heirs of those few mysterious lands could accomplish such a monstrous feat.

The plain-clothed youth's gaze shifted to the side.

He saw that Wang Cangyi's face had already turned ashen, his eyes gloomy, lost in thought.

A chill ran down his spine, and he became vigilant.

"Old, old doctor, when did Brother Lu Qing become so powerful?"

Ma Gu stuttered as he asked, standing next to the ox cart.

He had always known that Lu Qing was strong and couldn't be judged by ordinary Sinew Changing Realm standards.

Back in the Nameless Valley, he had once forced back an Internal Organs Realm cultivator with a single strike of his sword.

But at that time, it was also because Lu Qing's swordsmanship was superior, catching his opponent off guard.

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In just a short time, he was already able to fight a complete Internal Organs Realm Master head-on without defeat.

The speed of his strength increase was truly terrifying.

"I don't know," the old doctor shook his head. "I've always left Ah Qing's cultivation to him, and I'm not sure when his strength reached this level."

As for Wei Zian and Madam Wei, they had been stunned for a while.

They never expected that the usually gentle and amiable Little Doctor Lu could be so intimidating in battle.

Just as everyone was shocked by this rare battle in the world.

The fight between Lu Qing and his opponent took another turn.

Clang!!!

The two battle swords clashed once more.

However, this time, the already battered and scarred swords could no longer withstand the force of the two men, and their blades shattered.

Only a small section of the blade remained on the hilt, gripped in their hands.

"Not good!"

Ma Gu exclaimed in surprise and was about to throw his longsword.

But he saw Lu Qing and the burly man simultaneously throw away the hilts in their hands.

They charged at each other with their bare fists.

"Again!"

"Just as I like it!"

The two were so caught up in the fight that they wanted to continue with a bout of fist and footwork.

Roar!

This time, Lu Qing took the initiative.

His feet moved in the Dragon's Walk and the Tiger's Step, each step shaking the solid ground beneath him.

The qi and blood in his body surged and stirred, emitting faint yet perceptible tiger roars.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared before the burly man and threw a punch.

As this punch went out, the surrounding airflow was completely disrupted, emitting whistling sounds.

The air around his fist, under the rapid speed of his punch, didn't have time to disperse. Instead, it was compressed and layered, forming an explosive ball of qi that carried an extremely powerful force toward the burly man!

So fierce?!

Seeing Lu Qing's ferocious punch, the burly man's eyes widened.

He had thought that Lu Qing would be no match for him once he lost his battle sword and fought with his bare hands.

After all, he had cultivated in his sect for many years, and his skills were exceptional. Aside from his most prized swordsmanship, his fist and footwork were also remarkable.

Even his third junior brother might not be able to defeat him.

While Lu Qing was exceptionally talented in the way of the sword and had comprehended sword techniques beyond the master level, his fist and footwork should be inferior.

But now, feeling the momentum of Lu Qing's punch, the burly man knew he was wrong, and his mistake was huge.

Chapter: A Tiger Roars, Shaking Heaven and Earth

"His boxing technique is equally far superior to mine!"

However, by the time he realized this, it was too late.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Qing's fist was upon him.

The burly man instinctively sensed that he couldn't retreat from this punch.

If he did, Lu Qing would instantly seize the initiative.

With Lu Qing's mastery of boxing and his unstoppable momentum, if the burly man lost the initiative, it would be incredibly difficult to regain it.

He might not be able to turn the tide even in defeat.

To maintain the upper hand, the burly man had no choice but to take the punch head-on!

In an instant, the burly man made his decision.

Lu Qing's strength was slightly inferior to his.

As long as he could withstand Lu Qing's offense, he would have a chance to counter when Lu Qing's momentum waned!

With his mind made up, the burly man took a deep stance, standing his ground with his arms crossed defensively to block Lu Qing's incoming punch.

Boom!!

Under the watchful eyes of the warriors, Lu Qing's tiger-roaring punch landed squarely on the burly man's crossed arms without any fancy moves.

The powerful force exploded, distorting the surrounding air and blurring the figures of the two combatants.

Vaguely, the onlookers saw the burly man's body stagger back a step under the force of Lu Qing's punch.

However, his defensive posture remained intact!

But it wasn't over yet!

Seeing the burly man retreat, Lu Qing pressed his advantage, stepping forward and dragging his feet to tear his shoes apart. The ground beneath his feet, as soft as sticky rice cake, twisted and deformed.

Drawing strength from the ground, Lu Qing's body surged with qi and blood, emitting soft tiger roars with each movement.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared before the burly man and threw another punch.

As this punch landed, the surrounding airflow was completely disrupted, emitting whistling sounds.

The air around Lu Qing's fist, unable to disperse due to the rapid speed of his punch, was compressed and layered, forming an explosive ball of qi that carried an extremely powerful force toward the burly man!

So fierce?!

Seeing Lu Qing's ferocious punch, the burly man's eyes widened.

He had thought that without his battle sword, Lu Qing would be no match for him in hand-to-hand combat.

After all, he had cultivated in his sect for many years and possessed exceptional skills. Aside from his prized swordsmanship, his fist and footwork were also remarkable.

Even his third junior brother might not be able to defeat him.

While Lu Qing was exceptionally talented in swordsmanship and had comprehended sword techniques beyond the master level, his fist and footwork were expected to be inferior.

But now, feeling the momentum of Lu Qing's punch, the burly man knew he was wrong, and his mistake was huge.

Boom!!

The powerful force exploded, and the burly man took another step back, his arms still crossed defensively.

Lu Qing showed no mercy and took a step forward, throwing another punch.

Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!

With each punch, the burly man was forced to retreat a step.

Finally, after Lu Qing's ninth punch, he stood still and ceased his attack.

The burly man also remained in his defensive stance, maintaining his guard.

By now, both Lu Qing and the burly man were covered in steam, their bodies shrouded in white mist.

It was the result of their powerful qi and blood energy stirring, causing their body temperatures to rise and sweat to evaporate into a mist.

The surrounding ground was in a mess, pitted and uneven, bearing no resemblance to its previous smooth state.

"What kind of boxing technique is this?"

Suddenly, the burly man asked.

"Tiger Fist," Lu Qing replied.

"Tiger Fist, what a fitting name. Its ferocity rivals that of a peerless fierce tiger. It's indeed a master-level boxing technique!"

"To be defeated by your Tiger Fist, I have no regrets."

After speaking, the burly man could no longer hold back the mouthful of blood that sprayed from his mouth, and his body fell backward.

Lu Qing's relentless barrage had completely disrupted his qi and blood energy, severely injuring his internal organs.

He could no longer fight.

Lu Qing turned to leave after seeing the burly man fall.

It wasn't that he didn't want to finish him off, but after this intense battle, his own energy was nearly depleted.

Moreover, when the burly man fell, Lu Qing felt a faint, menacing intent surrounding him.

It was a warning from Wang Cangyi.

Lu Qing was certain that if he dared to finish off the burly man, Wang Cangyi would lose all restraint and attack him without hesitation.

In that case, whether he could kill the burly man or not was uncertain.

But the situation would definitely spiral out of control.

No one could predict what a crazed Precelestial Realm warrior was capable of.

Whoosh!

Seeing the burly man fall, Lu Qing turned and walked away.

The watching warriors could no longer contain their shock and excitement.

"Am I dreaming? Did that young man just defeat a Martial Arts Master?"

"Did a Sinew Changing Realm warrior really defeat a complete Internal Organs Realm Master? Is that even possible?"

"And his boxing technique is so formidable, too?"

The warriors found it hard to believe their eyes, wondering if they were dreaming.

"That young man, that young man..."

The County Master on the city wall watched Lu Qing's departing figure, wanting to say something.

But his lips quivered for a long time without uttering a word that could express the shock he felt.

Even the youth in plain clothes had his mouth slightly agape, momentarily losing his composure.

After a while, he took a deep breath.

"As expected of the youth, a true hero. This young man is probably qualified to be on the Hidden Dragon List."

"What? You think he can make it onto the Hidden Dragon List?" The County Master exclaimed in surprise.

"Why? Do you think he's not qualified?" The plain-clothed youth countered.

The County Master glanced at the burly man lying on the ground and immediately understood.

"Indeed, to defeat a complete Internal Organs Realm Master at the Sinew Changing Realm is an impressive feat. If he still can't make it onto the Hidden Dragon List, that would be a joke."

Wang Cangyi, whose face had been gloomy, heard their conversation, and his expression turned even more unpleasant.

"So, Master Zhi Rui, you intend to recommend this person for the Hidden Dragon List?"

"Whether or not someone makes it onto the Hidden Dragon List is not up to me, but I will report this battle truthfully to the headquarters of the Tianji Tower. Whether or not this young man is qualified for the Hidden Dragon List will be decided by the headquarters.

Chapter: A Tiger Roars, Shaking Heaven and Earth

"Master Wang, are you giving up now?" The youth in plain clothes asked with a faint smile.

But upon hearing these words, Wang Cangyi's expression turned even more unpleasant.

When the youth reported the outcome of this battle to Tianji Tower, the whole world would know that his disciple had been defeated by an unknown youngster at the Sinew Changing Realm.

What was more troublesome was that once that youngster made it onto the Hidden Dragon List, numerous powerful sects would likely reach out to him.

By then, it would be even harder for him to regain face.

A murderous intent arose in Wang Cangyi's heart once more.

However, looking at the calm expression on the plain-clothed youth's face, he ultimately suppressed his urge to kill.

But in his heart, he yearned even more for the Wei Family's treasure.

If he could obtain that treasure, he would be able to break through to the realm beyond the Precelestial Realm in the future, and he wouldn't have to endure the humiliation of being suppressed by Tianji Tower.

He could kill anyone who dared to make him unhappy!

Not to mention a mere disciple of Tianji Tower, even the Tower Master would be crushed under his foot! With these thoughts, Wang Cangyi was more determined than ever to obtain the Wei Family's treasure, no matter the cost.

"Big Brother Wang!"

The disciples of the Heaven-Piercing Sect rushed to the burly man's side and checked on his injuries.

But the burly man just tilted his head back and stared up at the sky.

He had been wrong. He thought that if he could endure Lu Qing's onslaught, he would be able to find an opportunity to counterattack.

But he never expected Lu Qing's stamina to be so enduring.

In the end, it wasn't that Lu Qing had exhausted his energy, but that the burly man's secret technique had reached its time limit, causing his qi and blood to dissipate.

Just what kind of monster was that youngster? Despite being at the Sinew Changing Realm, his stamina far exceeded his, a Martial Arts Master with a complete Internal Organs Realm cultivation.

"Big Brother Wang, are you alright? Don't scare us!"

Seeing that the burly man didn't respond, one of the Heaven-Piercing Sect disciples was so scared that he was on the verge of tears.

"I'm fine. Help me back first," the burly man said weakly.

Immediately, a disciple came forward to support him.

Just as they returned to the city gate, a jade bottle appeared in front of the burly man.

At the same time, a cold voice rang out from above: "Useless thing, take it!"

"Master..."

The burly man held the jade bottle, feeling ashamed.

As for the other Heaven-Piercing Sect disciples, they shuddered at the chill in the Second Elder's voice and dared not make a sound.

"Big Brother!"

Unlike the dejected disciples of the Heaven-Piercing Sect, Xiao Yan rushed forward to greet Lu Qing as he returned, treating him like a hero.

Little Yan was the first to pounce on Lu Qing.

"How was it? Isn't Big Brother amazing?"

Lu Qing caught her and smiled.

"Amazing, very amazing! Big Brother is the most amazing!"

Little Yan's head nodded like a chick pecking at rice, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Lu Qing, you're truly amazing!" Wei Zian exclaimed, full of admiration.

"Brother Lu, you... you actually defeated a Martial Arts Master?" Ma Gu stammered in excitement.

"It's good that you're back safely. It's really good that you're back safely!" Wei Furen heaved a sigh of relief, her face filled with joy.

"Ah Qing, are you injured?" The old doctor asked.

"No, but my stamina is almost depleted. From here on out, I'm afraid it'll depend on Master," Lu Qing replied.

"It's fine. I may not be good at fighting, but protecting you all should be within my capabilities," the old doctor said, his eyes glinting with a rare determination, perhaps inspired by his disciple's previous battle.

"Then we'll have to rely on you, Master," Lu Qing nodded and took out a jade bottle. He poured out a Blood Replenishing and Qi Boosting Pill and swallowed it to restore his energy.

"Senior Wang, what do you plan to do now? Do you still refuse to give up?" The plain-clothed youth asked indifferently.

"Give up? Haha, the word 'give up' has never been in my dictionary," Wang Cangyi laughed. "Master Zhi Rui, if you want me to give up, you might as well go and ask Wei Shan Hai. As long as he's willing to hand over what I want, I'll naturally leave."

"It seems Senior Wang is determined not to give up?"

"Why should I give up? I still have dozens of disciples from the Heaven-Piercing Sect here. That kid is already exhausted. With just one order from me, who can stop them?"

The plain-clothed youth was left speechless.

Indeed, that was what he was worried about.

As long as Wang Cangyi lowered himself to ordering his disciples to swarm Lu Qing and the others, the old doctor would definitely intervene.

But if that happened, it would give Wang Cangyi a reason to make his move.

They were no longer within the city, and the restriction of the prohibition was greatly weakened here.

Even if Wang Cangyi instigated a battle at the Precelestial Realm level, as long as he didn't deliberately slaughter ordinary warriors, it would be difficult for even the Sacred Mountain to punish him, even if they found out.

After all, in this world, strength was revered above all else.

Even the Sacred Mountain wouldn't bother with a minor issue like this, especially when it came to punishing someone at the Precelestial Realm.

Just as the plain-clothed youth was secretly anxious, his expression suddenly changed as he looked toward the city's exterior.

Beside him, Wang Cangyi's face lit up with joy.

"Hahaha, Wei Shan Hai, you dare to leave the city?"

Before his words had even landed, Wang Cangyi's figure had already disappeared from the city gate.

The next moment, a terrifying Precelestial pressure descended upon the warriors below.

(End of Chapter)

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