Bab 40: Terrifying Physique
The next day, Chen Shi indeed faced Lin Yang as he wished. This move surprised everyone. Is the showdown between the strong starting so soon?
Chen Kong's reputation was well-known, and Chen Shi, as his sibling, naturally attracted a lot of attention. His talent was not inferior to his brother's, and many considered him a strong contender for this year's martial arts champion in the imperial examination.
Lin Yang's one-move victory over Liu Wuying had also made him famous. The clash between the two powerhouses naturally drew a large audience.
Mo Qiankuang and his companions had finished their fights early and arrived here to watch.
"I didn't expect him to actually go to Dean Zheng to request a battle against Lin Yang," Tang Yu exclaimed. "Mo Qiankuang, who do you think will win this time?"
Mo Qiankuang remained calm and certain. "Lin Yang."
"Why? Chen Shi is also strong, and he is not inferior to his brother!" Gu Hongyi was somewhat dissatisfied. It seemed like Mo Qiankuang was implying that only he could be Lin Yang's opponent, and everyone else was just delivering themselves as prey.
As expected, Mo Qiankuang's response didn't disappoint her. "Only I can defeat him."
"Hmph, arrogant." Gu Hongyi gave him an annoyed look.
On the stage, Lin Yang and Chen Shi stood facing each other.
"I heard that Kuang Qing regards you as a formidable opponent. Let me see it for myself." Chen Shi crossed his arms, looking down at Lin Yang.
Lin Yang glanced at Mo Qiankuang in the audience.
'Regarded as formidable?'
"He doesn't dare to come himself, so he sent a little lackey like you to warm me up?" Lin Yang smiled and didn't take Chen Shi's arrogance to heart.
Chen Shi's expression changed, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. "I am not his lackey. I want to defeat you in front of him, let him see clearly how vast the gap between us is!"
"Good, I'll also let him see then how vast the gap between him and me is."
The audience erupted into cheers and discussions. The clash between the two powerhouses created a lively atmosphere.
"Chen Shi, go for it! You're the top talent in the capital! I bet three hundred taels on you!"
"Yang Lin, go for it! I bet a hundred taels on you!"
"How could Yang Lin possibly defeat Chen Shi? Chen Shi is Chen Kong's brother."
"What if he's Chen Kong's brother? Chen Kong is powerful, but Chen Shi is probably just boasting. Lin Yang can defeat Liu Wuying, so knocking down Chen Shi should be no problem!"
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With strength comes popularity, and respecting and supporting the strong has been a rule since ancient times.
"Lin Yang! Don't think defeating Liu Wuying means anything! This is the Central Province, not your Yuan Sword Sect!" Chen Shi gritted his teeth, feeling extremely frustrated.
He was supposed to be the top talent of this year, but Kuang Qing, who suddenly emerged, stole the limelight by defeating Li Ang with a single move before the martial examination.
After the martial examination began, Liu Xuan flaunted the might of a third-rank martial master.
Finally, when Liu Xuan was eliminated, this Lin Yang suddenly emerged and received admiration. This made him quite displeased!
'In the past, it was acceptable to me for people to use my brother, Chen Kong, who was the Martial Arts Champion, to suppress me. After all, I wasn't the Martial Arts Champion.'
'Now, every random dog can be compared to me, Chen Shi. Do I even have any dignity left?'
'Lin Yang? Kuang Qing? I will trample all of you under my feet! The title of martial arts champion must be mine!'
Upon hearing Chen Shi's words, the previously arguing audience suddenly united in their hostility.
"Lin Yang? Is Yang Lin the same as Lin Yang? The 99th place on the Young Qilin Ranking, Lin Yang! He's from Yuan Sword Sect!"
"I apologize! I support Chen Shi! Crush Lin Yang and make Yuan Sword Sect get out of the capital!"
"I don't want the hundred taels anymore! Lin Yang, you better lose for me!"
"Down with the dogs of Yuan Sword Sect!"
***
The Capital, as the main stronghold of the Tianxuan Imperial Family, had a high level of loyalty among its citizens. There was no goodwill towards the Yuan Sword Sect, which repeatedly provoked the Tianxuan Imperial Family.
Lin Yang's supporters vanished instantly. Deacon Lin, hiding in the crowd, felt a sinking feeling in his heart. Lin Yang's identity had been exposed.
Everyone had been wiped out, leaving only Lin Yang in the competition. It was very disadvantageous to fight under such hostile pressure.
Could it be that this mission could only make them to the top 50?
One could imagine how terrifying the punishment would be when they returned.
'Lin Yang, hold on!'
Lin Yang squinted his eyes and unabashedly cleaned his ears as if the noisy background noise disturbed him.
"Did he tell you?" Lin Yang sneered.
"The court has long known that you people infiltrated! Do you think your tricks can go unnoticed?" Chen Shi coldly laughed.
Lin Yang spread his hands. "It doesn't matter; I just have to fight all the way through."
"Not bad for an arrogant attitude! Take this!" Chen Shi initiated the attack, his palm wrapped in a thick, earthly yellow true qi heading straight for Lin Yang.
"Mountain Splitting Palm! It's Chen Kong's famous skill, they say he once split a fake mountain with one palm! And even Chen Shi knows it!" Someone in the crowd exclaimed.
"Are you stupid? Chen Shi is Chen Kong's brother. Why wouldn't he know?" Someone immediately mocked.
"Whether he knows or not doesn't matter! What's important is to beat the dog of Yuan Sword Sect!"
"Yes! Beating the dog of Yuan Sword Sect is the most important! Chen Shi, go for it! Smash Lin Yang's head with one palm!"
Seeing this, Lin Yang's expression changed slightly. This Chen Shi was as sharp in strength as he was in temperament. He wasn't an easy opponent to deal with.
Fire and earth have no inherent advantage or disadvantage between them; there is no innate superiority or inferiority.
"Well, let's go head-to-head!" Lin Yang murmured to himself. Flames enveloped his fists as he directly confronted Chen Shi's palm.
*BOOM*
A massive explosion resounded at the point of their clash, a powerful wind whistling, hot and heavy, causing discomfort on the faces of the spectators.
As the shockwaves dissipated, Lin Yang retreated three steps, while Chen Shi moved back five steps.
"What?" Chen Shi looked shocked. Lin Yang's counterattack, which almost didn't involve any martial techniques, still gained the upper hand.
Directly colliding like this is typically advantageous for earth attribute techniques. Earth is sturdy and heavy, and usually, martial artists avoid confronting earth attribute techniques head-on.
Lin Yang didn't use any martial techniques, clashed head-on with Chen Shi, and still gained the advantage? How unbelievable!
"Is he...a monster?" Gu Hongyi finally deeply recognized why Kuang Qing had such admiration for Lin Yang!
He's truly a monster!
"The Hell Training Technique!" Mo Fan suddenly spoke.
Indeed, Lin Yang had practised the Hell Training Technique, enduring pain far beyond the normal range to temper his physique and train his spirit.
This made Lin Yang's current physical condition capable of confronting martial artists with an earth attribute constitution!
"What is the Hell Training Technique?" Mo Qiankuang asked. He was indeed very curious about Lin Yang. Understanding a little more about such an opponent would increase his chances of winning.
Lin Yang's previous strike deeply shocked him. Putting himself in Lin Yang's shoes, he asked himself whether he could have withstood that attack without using any martial techniques.
The answer was no!
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