Chapter 470: Chapter 256: First

"Stand down!" The voice was cold, almost completely devoid of emotion.

But anyone familiar with it knew its owner was furious.

It was Qi Tai, the Peak Master of Medicine King Peak.

The figures who had launched themselves into the air landed reluctantly, their faces contorted with rage.

"The young man was a bit heavy-handed."

On the high platform, the Huangfeng Valley Master said with a smile.

Zhang Jingyuan’s expression remained unchanged, and he even managed a smile. "It’s nothing. When Martial Artists spar, injuries are to be expected."

"Thank you for the match." Lin Jingyu cupped his hands, his expression placid.

Qi Xuancheng’s face was grim, but he had to acknowledge Lin Jingyu’s strength.

Without a word, he picked up his sword, turned, and leaped off the stage.

"Are there any other Senior Brothers who wish to offer their guidance?" Lin Jingyu said with a smile, looking at the ones who had been about to jump him.

None of them said a word.

Medicine King Peak was mostly comprised of Pill Masters, whose Martial Arts Talent wasn’t particularly strong. Though they had reached Marrow Cleansing Great Success in their cultivation, it was all thanks to being stuffed with elixirs. One-on-one, none of them were a match for Lin Jingyu.

’Dammit, if only Yan Guiyun were here!’ Many from the Purple Sun Sect clenched their fists.

With both Qi Xuancheng and Zhang Hanzhou—two geniuses on the verge of breaking through to the Celestial Essence realm—defeated, few dared to claim they could secure a victory against Lin Jingyu.

For a moment, it seemed as if Lin Jingyu had single-handedly suppressed the entire Purple Sun Sect. No one dared to step forward.

Lin Jingyu sneered, his gaze suddenly falling on Xu Yang. "Brother Xu, would you care to come up and exchange a few pointers? Allow me to witness the wonders of your Golden Gang Qi."

He had never heard of Xu Yang before, but he knew of Li Chuyang, Li Lingdu’s son—an arrogant and powerful individual.

Yet just moments ago, he had seen from a distance as Xu Yang sent Li Chuyang flying with a single punch, forcing him to concede on the spot.

WHOOSH!

In that instant, Xu Yang could practically hear the sound of everyone’s gaze turning.

Every single eye in the Martial Arts Arena fell upon Xu Yang.

Even Qi Xuancheng had lost; Xu Yang going up would be useless. But Lin Jingyu had challenged him by name, demanding to see the Golden Gang Qi. Xu Yang had no way to refuse.

Never mind that the Elders, Peak Masters, and the Sect Leader on the high platform all looked indifferent. That was just a facade; it wouldn’t be appropriate for them to interfere in matters of the younger generation. If Xu Yang were to shrink from this fight, he would bring shame upon the entire Purple Sun Sect.

He had to go, not just at the risk of injury, but even at the risk of death.

’This should be a good show!’

Song Yushao and Liu Qingyuan both wore gloating expressions. While Xu Yang wouldn’t die, an injury was inevitable.

Others also watched on with unconcealed glee.

"Go on and exchange a few moves with Lin Jingyu," Elder Huoyun said.

He knew Xu Yang’s temperament all too well. Xu Yang wouldn’t necessarily fight such a pointless battle even if he could win, let alone now when he was outmatched.

If he hadn’t spoken up, Xu Yang would have most likely refused the challenge outright.

Although it was dangerous, if Xu Yang didn’t dare to step onto the stage, even someone as good-tempered as Zhang Jingyuan would hold him accountable later.

"This disciple obeys!" Xu Yang said, cupping his hands.

Du Chuan and his friends looked at Xu Yang with sympathy. They knew he was in for it; he’d likely be bedridden for a good ten days or more.

"Try to avoid trading blows with him. His fists are incredibly heavy and hard," a pale-faced Qi Xuancheng warned.

Everyone looked at him in astonishment. He and Li Chuyang had been working in concert, which gave Li Chuyang the opportunity to challenge Xu Yang. Furthermore, they were both disciples of Qi Tai. Logically, he had no reason to be warning Xu Yang.

"Their Fist Force is ferocious and unmatched, but their speed is a weakness," Zhang Hanzhou also chimed in. "With your power, if you can overwhelm them with speed, you might have a chance to win."

Although he hadn’t fought Lin Jingyu, both Lin Jingyu and Huang Xiao used the White Tiger Shattering Gold Fist. Having exchanged dozens of blows with Huang Xiao, he understood the technique even better than Qi Xuancheng did.

His main issue had been a lack of power; he couldn’t break through Huang Xiao’s defense. Otherwise, he would have been the one to win.

Xu Yang gave a slight nod.

"Just exchange a few blows and then concede!" Ye Qiuling whispered, clearly not believing Xu Yang could win against Lin Jingyu.

Zhang Hanzhou might know the weakness of the White Tiger Shattering Gold Fist, but real combat was more than just talk.

Since he was being forced onto the stage anyway, conceding after a few exchanges would both preserve the Sect’s honor and keep him from getting injured.

Xu Yang glanced at Ye Qiuling, surprised she would give him such advice. He gave a slight shake of his head.

Ye Qiuling froze. ’What does that mean? Is he going to fight to the bitter end and refuse to concede? Or does he actually think he can beat Lin Jingyu using Zhang Hanzhou’s advice?’

Her lips parted slightly as she started to ask what he meant, but Xu Yang was already striding toward the stage.

Across the entire Martial Arts Arena, nearly every eye was on Xu Yang. They were filled with a mixture of worry and hope—hope that Xu Yang could defeat Lin Jingyu and restore some of the Purple Sun Sect’s prestige.

"Brother Zhang," the Huangfeng Valley Master began, "I observed from a distance that this young man possesses Golden Gang Qi. I wonder which Cultivation Technique he practices? To my knowledge, the Purple Sun Sect has no technique for cultivating Golden Gang Qi."

Even he was curious about Xu Yang’s Cultivation Technique.

Zhang Jingyuan shook his head. "Xu Yang’s method for cultivating Golden Gang Qi does not come from the Purple Sun Sect. He came upon it by a stroke of fortune. As for what specific technique it is, I do not know either."

The Huangfeng Valley Master asked no more, his gaze falling upon Xu Yang, who had just stepped onto the stage.

"Brother Xu, please enlighten me!" Lin Jingyu said with a cupped-hand salute.

Xu Yang’s gaze was steady as he returned the salute. "Please!"

The entire Martial Arts Arena fell silent. Everyone held their breath, eyes locked on the two opponents, afraid to miss a single detail.

However, after they completed their salutes, neither made a move.

Xu Yang stood as still as a mountain overlooking a deep abyss. He had been reluctant to enter the arena in the first place, and thus felt no desire to strike.

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