Chapter 95
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Chapter 95: I Want to Go Up and Try It Out
Elder Six of the Zhong family stood on the high platform with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent, exuding a powerful aura.
“It’s Elder Six of the Zhong family! I’ve heard that although he isn’t the highest-ranked elder within the Zhong family, he is the one with the most practical combat experience!” someone exclaimed.
“Damn! Right from the start, we have someone as formidable as the Zhong family. How are we supposed to spar? Who would dare to step up?” many representatives from other families complained.
“Is there anyone who wants to spar with Elder Six of the Zhong family?” the referee asked, scanning the crowd.
The discussions around them were lively, but no one dared to answer the challenge.
Zhong Yuan stood in place, looking towards the direction of Qin Yimo, his gaze proud.
Qin Yimo, I want you to see with your own eyes how high the status of our Zhong family is in Jiangnan and how strong our power is!
Elder Six of the Zhong family stood on the high platform, his cold gaze looking down at the crowd on the bridge.
“We, the Cao family, want to step up for a spar!” At this moment, a voice finally emerged.
The speaker was Cao Ziyan, representing the Cao family.
“We are sending Elder Cao Yuan from our Cao family!” Cao Ziyan declared loudly.
An elderly man with gray hair stepped forward, easily leaping onto the high platform from the bridge’s railing.
The Cao family’s challenge caused an uproar in the audience!
The Cao family had rapidly developed into one of the few martial arts families in recent years, second only to the Zhong, Wu, and Luo families.
In the last martial arts family summit, the Cao family had won against three martial arts families before finally losing to the Luo family.
But this time, they dared to directly challenge the strongest of the three families, the Zhong family!
What courage! What spirit!
Many representatives looked at Cao Ziyan with admiration.
However, there were also those who held different views.
“I think the Cao family is taking too big a step by directly challenging the Zhong family. If they suffer a crushing defeat, they’ll lose face, and even if they want revenge, they’ll have to wait three years…”
“Exactly, if they don’t win, it could be a huge problem. The Cao family has attracted many secular families in recent years due to their performance in the last summit, gaining significant benefits. But challenging the Zhong family right from the start today, if they lose, it’s not just about losing face; their family’s interests will be greatly affected…”
“Let’s just watch. The Cao family is also taking a gamble; if they win, they could really soar to new heights…”
On the high platform, the three referees had stepped down, leaving Elder Six of the Zhong family and Cao Yuan on the platform.
The spar officially began!
Cao Yuan’s expression was serious as he unleashed a burst of energy and took the initiative to strike first.
He knew that Elder Six of the Zhong family was extremely powerful, so he had to act first to maintain the initiative.
Cao Yuan rushed in front of Elder Six of the Zhong family and roared, throwing a right punch.
“Good speed, but your punch lacks power,” Elder Six of the Zhong family coldly remarked, waiting until Cao Yuan’s fist was close before he suddenly clenched his fist and struck back.
His punch came from nowhere, but the speed was incredibly fast.
“Crack!”
As their fists collided, Cao Yuan let out a scream, his body flying backward, blood gushing from his right fist, which looked completely shattered.
Elder Six of the Zhong family did not stop there; he flashed and appeared above Cao Yuan, then stomped down on Cao Yuan’s chest.
“Bang!”
Cao Yuan screamed in agony, crashing heavily onto the high platform, creating a loud noise.
At this moment, Cao Yuan was spitting blood, his chest caved in, and he had lost all signs of life.
It seemed he was already dead…
The entire venue fell silent.
In just one exchange, Cao Yuan had been defeated!
How terrifying was the strength of Elder Six of the Zhong family?
Elder Six of the Zhong family looked down at Cao Yuan’s body with indifference and kicked it lightly.
“Splash!”
Cao Yuan’s corpse fell into the lake.
At this moment, Cao Ziyan’s face turned as pale as snow, trembling all over.
Cao Yuan was their strongest combatant, but facing Elder Six of the Zhong family, he had been utterly defeated, even losing his life!
More importantly, after today, the Cao family’s reputation would undoubtedly plummet!
“Cao Yuan has been defeated; is there anyone else who wants to step up?” the referee, regaining his composure, asked hesitantly.
The surroundings were dead silent, and no one dared to speak.
They all knew the Zhong family was strong, but they hadn’t expected them to be this strong!
Cao Yuan didn’t seem weak, yet he had died so tragically!
Who would dare to step up? Wasn’t that seeking death?
Many looked towards the Wu and Luo families, only to find their representatives also wearing grave expressions, their eyes filled with shock.
For the Wu and Luo families, they would rather admit that the Zhong family was the number one martial arts family in Jiangnan than risk having a master-level family member be crippled or killed.
Even the Wu and Luo families did not dare to answer the challenge.
It seemed that after this martial arts family summit, the Zhong family would solidify their title as the number one martial arts family in Jiangnan.
Everyone felt a sense of resignation.
After waiting for more than a minute, still no one dared to step up.
Zhong Yuan wore a proud expression as he looked again towards Qin Yimo.
Do you see? This is the strength of our Zhong family! We are not inferior to your families in Yancheng at all!
“If no one dares to challenge, we will let Elder Six of the Zhong family step down…” the referee said.
At this moment, Fang Yu could no longer sit still.
Seeing Elder Six of the Zhong family kill Cao Yuan without hesitation, he decided to act.
Elder Six of the Zhong family was at the mid-stage of foundation building; absorbing his cultivation would allow Fang Yu to break through at least two levels.
“I…” Fang Yu was about to speak.
“Although I’m not sure if it’s appropriate, I’d like to send someone up to give it a try,” at that moment, Zheng Xiuchen spoke up from not far away.
The Zheng family wanted to step up!?
The crowd erupted in chatter.
Zhong Yuan’s expression changed slightly as he looked at Zheng Xiuchen.
“What’s wrong? Is it not allowed?” Zheng Xiuchen asked the referee.
“Uh… The Zheng family, as a martial arts family from Xiangcheng, might…” the referee said, somewhat awkwardly.
“Oh, if it’s not allowed, then forget it. I have no intention of letting the Zheng family take the spotlight; I’m just a bit curious if this Elder Six’s strength is stronger than the person I bring,” Zheng Xiuchen smiled.
Seeing the arrogance on Zheng Xiuchen’s face, Zhong Yuan’s expression darkened.
This person clearly looked down on the Zhong family, even the entire Jiangnan martial arts community!
In that case, let’s go up! Today, the Zhong family will make a big splash and trample the Zheng family from Xiangcheng underfoot!
“It’s fine; I agree to let the Zheng family send someone up,” Zhong Yuan said loudly.
“Brother…” Zhong Liyu’s expression changed slightly, wanting to stop him.
“Since they’ve already stepped on our heads, should we still endure?” Zhong Yuan said to Zhong Liyu. “Besides, I believe in Elder Six’s strength; he can definitely defeat someone from the Zheng family with ease.”
“Since there are no objections from the Zhong family’s representatives, the Zheng family may send someone up,” the referee said to Zheng Xiuchen.
“Three Protectors, are you okay with this?” Zheng Xiuchen asked the elderly man behind him.
“Master, I have no problem at all,” the Third Protector replied.
After saying that, the Third Protector of the Zheng family instantly vanished from his spot.
The crowd gasped in surprise.
When they looked again, the Third Protector was already standing on the high platform.
“What kind of movement technique is this? The speed is too fast!” someone exclaimed.
Fang Yu squinted at the Third Protector of the Zheng family.
This person was at the late stage of foundation building, significantly stronger than Elder Six of the Zhong family.
If nothing unexpected happened, Elder Six of the Zhong family would be defeated in an instant.
“Let the spar begin!” the referee shouted.
The Third Protector of the Zheng family exuded a fierce aura, which was quite intimidating.
Elder Six of the Zhong family’s expression grew serious, no longer relaxed as before.
He knew that this opponent before him was not inferior to him in strength.
Elder Six of the Zhong family let out a loud shout, a faint white energy swirling around him.
He suddenly raised his right palm and struck out!
“Boom!”
A wave of true energy surged towards the position of the Third Protector of the Zheng family.
The Third Protector of the Zheng family flashed and disappeared from his spot.
This strike missed!
Where was he?
Elder Six of the Zhong family’s gaze sharpened as he concentrated all his attention, searching for the figure of the Third Protector of the Zheng family, on high alert.
“I’m right here.”
But the next second, he heard a cold voice from above.
“How is this possible…” Elder Six of the Zhong family’s expression changed drastically as he looked up.
At that moment, the Third Protector of the Zheng family had already struck down with a palm!
This palm landed squarely on Elder Six of the Zhong family’s head!
Elder Six of the Zhong family immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes bulging, and his entire body fell down like a kite with its string cut!
The surroundings fell silent, as if they hadn’t yet reacted.
But moments later, a wave of gasps and screams erupted!
Elder Six of the Zhong family! Killed in one blow!
Seeing this scene, Zhong Yuan’s face twitched, and his heart felt like it was about to explode!
He never expected Elder Six would be defeated like this!
“Brother…” Zhong Liyu’s face turned as white as paper, her lips trembling.
The smell of blood from the high platform wafted around.
Some people who had never seen such a scene couldn’t help but gag.
The Third Protector of the Zheng family kicked Elder Six of the Zhong family’s stiff body into the lake, then looked around with disdain, coldly saying:
“Is there anyone else who wants to step up?”
The surroundings fell silent.
Everyone looked at the Third Protector of the Zheng family with horror in their eyes.
Even the strongest Elder Six of the Zhong family had been killed in one blow; who would dare to step up?
Whoever steps up is just seeking death!
“If you’re afraid to come up alone, you can come up as a group; I’m not afraid,” the Third Protector of the Zheng family added.
This statement was undoubtedly a mockery of the entire Jiangnan martial arts community!
Many family representatives felt humiliated but had no way to respond; their strength was indeed far inferior to the Zheng family.
The strength of the Jiangnan martial arts community was already recognized as the weakest in all of Jiuzhou, and now encountering the Zheng family from Xiangcheng only confirmed this point.
“If no one steps up…” the referee beside them spoke, his voice considerably lower.
The surroundings remained silent.
The entire Jiangnan martial arts community had been trampled underfoot by the Zheng family from Xiangcheng! They had lost all face!
The referee sighed and said, “I announce that the Zheng family…”
At that moment, Fang Yu stepped forward and said:
“I want to give it a try.”
