Chapter 8 - Duel with Chen Zhigang

　　Squeezing through the crowd, an athletic figure leaped onto the ring, sword in his left hand, back standing straight, not the slightest bit alarmed under the gaze of the crowd. 　　"He is ......" 　　"It's Chen Zong." 　　Shouting sounds rang out, each one of them filled with astonishment, which then turned to ridicule. 　　"Laughing my ass off, who did I think it was, but it's Chen Zong." 　　"This is a brain fuddle." 　　"Still holding a sword, thinking he's a sword master?" 　　A sound of undisguised ridicule, Chen Zong's face remained unchanged, as if he had not heard it. 　　"Brother Zong, come down quickly." Chen Yiming rushed to the edge of the ring and looked up at Chen Zong, anxiously calling out, Chen Zhengtang also squeezed to the edge of the ring and stared at Chen Zong, but did not speak. 　　"Chen Zong, this is not the place for you to come." Chen Yuyao said in a cold voice, her tone had a few moments of impatience, "Go down, don't make a mess." 　　Chen Yidao's eyes were cold and stern as he swept past Chen Zong without stopping, Chen Zhigang and Chen Dalei were filled with shock, Chen Dazhong in the crowd was the same, it seemed that he did not expect that Chen Zong did not die in the forest, and still dared to appear here. 　　"Chen Zong, this time, the Martial Apprentice Battle has added a rule that family descendants below the third level of the Qi Blood Realm are not allowed to participate." Chen Wu Xiong sighed softly, then he said to Chen Zong with a smile on his face, speaking of which, his relationship with Chen Zhengtang was still okay, and he didn't despise Chen Zong like other people, but rather, he felt a little pity. 　　"Family Master, my cultivation has already reached the third level of the Qi Blood Realm." Chen Zong replied seriously, when he arrived, it was also the time when Chen Dalei became the Martial Apprentice Victorious, if according to the previous rules, the current Martial Apprentice Battle was only halfway through at most, I didn't expect there to be a new rule, but luckily it came at the right time, "In addition, I'm a member of the Chen Family, I'm under the age of fifteen years old, and I'm qualified to participate in the Martial Apprentice Battle." 　　The Governor Battle looked interested, his gaze fell on Chen Zong as if he wanted to see through him. 　　Chen Hu Battle, on the other hand, had a frown on his face, full of displeasure. 　　"Your cultivation has reached the third level of the Qi Blood Realm?" Chen Wuxiong's face was filled with astonishment, and so were the others. 　　"Family Master, Chen Zong is also a member of the Chen Family and is qualified to participate in the Martial Apprentice Battle." Chen Dalei suddenly spoke up. 　　"Yes, Family Head, Chen Zong is qualified to participate in the Martial Apprentice Battle." Chen Zhongjie also followed suit and chimed in, but when he looked at Chen Zong, he revealed a face of hatred and a sinister smile. 　　A smart person would know that Chen Dalei and Chen Zhongjie were not harboring good intentions as soon as they heard it. 　　"Family Head, please let Chen Zong participate in the Martial Apprentice Battle." Chen Zhengtang spoke up, he knew that this was Chen Zong's wish all along, as a father, he chose to support it. 　　"Since you are also a son of the Chen Family, less than fifteen years old, and your cultivation has reached the third level of the Qi Blood Realm, you are qualified to participate in the Martial Apprentice Battle." Chen Hu Zhan sat on a high seat, his domineering eyes locked onto Chen Zong, his tone stern, "However, the Martial Disciple Battle has already ended, and according to the rules, you've already missed out, but I'm going to give you a chance, as long as you can defeat any of them, you can go head to head with Chen Dalei, and compete for the qualification to challenge the top three within the inner circle." 　　Before Chen Wuxiong could say anything, Chen Huzhang jumped the gun and spoke as if he was the Chen Family Head, causing Chen Wuxiong's face to look displeased but there was nothing he could do about it as he was not as strong as Chen Huzhang. 　　"However, challenges are fine, but this is a family martial arts disciple battle, and swords have no eyes, so no swords shall be used." Chen Huzhang added, his gaze landing on Chen Zong's iron sword in his left hand. 　　"Yes." Chen Zong bent down and handed the iron sword to Chen Zhengtang, "Father, trust me, even if I don't use a sword, I can still win the top three." 　　Chen Zhengtang grabbed the iron sword and patted the back of Chen Zong's hand, "Cheer up." 　　"Family Master, can we start now?" Chen Zong looked squarely at Chen Wu Xiong and bowed to inquire. 　　"Be careful." Already at this point, Chen Wu Xiong no longer had the ability to object, and could only say in a deep voice, leaping off the ring. 　　"You ...... guys," Chen Zong's gaze slowly swept over the faces of several Qi Blood Realm third levelers, "Who will fight me?" 　　"I'll do it." Chen Zhongjie couldn't wait to jump onto the ring, his face filled with a sinister smile as he immediately set up the Wolf Tooth Fist Technique Starting Stance, his gaze turning grim as if he was treating Chen Zong as prey. 　　Chen Zong's hands and feet stretched out, posing in the Tiger Crouching Style, there was an indescribable feeling. 　　"That's the ...... Dacheng Tiger Power Fist Technique." The Governor whispered with a few moments of surprise, and Chen Tiger Warrior's brows tightened again. 　　Chen Zhongjie immediately felt an oppression from Chen Zong's body, it was an oppression brought about by the level of the fist technique. 　　With a low cry that was like the low, angry cry of a vicious wolf, Chen Zhongjie came running at speed, his right fist exerting the Wolf Surge Stance with all his might, striking Chen Zong's ribcage fiercely. 　　Chen Zong executed Tiger Charge Style, his fist blasted out as if a fierce tiger roared, causing Chen Zhongjie's face to change drastically, his footsteps lurched and then accelerated fiercely to scurry out, dodging like a vicious wolf circling around, circling around Chen Zong's body side, the Wolf Surge Style changed into the Wolf Bite Style, which was a way of applying the application that he had learned from his battle with Chen Yang. 　　With a spin of his body, his arm flung horizontally like a tiger's tail, and again, an amazing wind roar resounded. 　　Tiger Turning Style! 　　With the same cultivation level, the Tiger Power Fist Technique of the Grand Completion was stronger than the Wolf Teeth Fist Technique of the Minor Completion, collision, Chen Zhongjie only felt an irresistible strong force that caused his arm to bend, Chen Zong's arm swept directly across Chen Zhongjie's body, with a thud, Chen Zhongjie tumbled to the ground and rolled over, momentarily unable to get up. 　　"Chen Dalei, it's your turn." Chen Zong's gaze shifted from Chen Zhongjie to Chen Dalei and said in a calm tone. 　　"Brother Zong defeated Chen Zhongjie." Chen Yiming was under the ring, but he was excited. 　　"Am I dreaming? Chen Zong was actually able to defeat Chen Zhongjie." 　　"He just said that his cultivation reached the third level of the Qi Blood Realm, could it be true?" 　　Chen Yuyao's face was full of astonishment, she had never thought that no matter what, the person who, in her impression, had cultivated diligently but could hardly make much progress, had unknowingly possessed a cultivation at the third level of the Qi Blood Realm, and his strength wasn't weak at all. 　　"Is that the Tiger Power Fist Technique of the Grand Completion?" Questions bubbled up in her mind, only to feel her mind in turmoil. 　　Chen Yidao stared at Chen Zong, a hint of battle intent spreading out from the bottom of his eyes, Chen Zhigang's face changed, a little ugly, because Chen Zhongjie was his little brother, and being easily defeated by an acknowledged loser made him lose face, and also because the Tiger Power Fist Technique that Chen Zong had executed had reached the Grand Completion Realm. 　　Chen Dalei jumped onto the ring with a sullen and cold face, "Chen Zong, soon you will know that you are too happy too soon." 　　"Come on." Chen Zong set up the Tiger Entrenchment Stance, his voice was like a tiger roar. 　　"I'll fulfill you." Chen Dalei let out a roar and also posed in the Tiger Entrenchment Style, the two of them facing each other three meters apart, their eyes clashing like electricity. 　　"Tiger Charge!" Chen Dalei roared, like a ferocious tiger rushing towards Chen Zong, Chen Zong also executed the Tiger Charge Style at the same time, a fist blasted out, bringing up a powerful wind roar. 　　The two fists collided head on, the terrifying qi energy stirred, Chen Zong's arm gently trembled, while Chen Dalei's face changed, his punch was repulsed, his arm retracted uncontrollably, and he had to take a step back to unload the force. 　　At the same time, Chen Zong brazenly charged forward and gently leapt. 　　Tiger Leap Style! 　　Unspeakable sound waves assaulted him as he charged forward and fell, carrying a strong force and blood qi stirring. 　　"Tiger Storm!" Under the Tiger Leap Style, the power of the Tiger Storm Style would reach the extreme, a fist strike down, that kind of sound, really like a fierce tiger roaring in front of him, causing Chen Dalei's face to change greatly, his heart and guts wanting to crack, a body's strength simply can't be mobilized all the way, hastily throwing out a fist to defend against it, his arm bending, and the whole person like a rolling gourd rolled down to the ring. 　　"Good." Chen Zhengtang fist clenched, secretly excited, Chen Yiming was dumbfounded. 　　"Sizzling ......" This scene made the crowd suck in cold air, Chen Dazhong in the crowd even clenched his fists, itching to jump onto the ring and personally punch Chen Zong to kill him with a single punch, but he didn't dare to do so, because this is the Family Martial Apprentice Battle, the rules can't be broken. 　　"Family Martial Apprentice Battle, out of the blue surprisingly so ......" Chen Hu Battle angrily got up. 　　"Wait." Chen Wu Xiong but preempted the opening of his mouth to quickly announce, "This battle, Chen Zong wins, obtaining the qualification to challenge the internal top three." 　　"I disagree." Chen Hu Zhan did not care about Chen Wu Xiong's face in the slightest and looked at Chen Zong angrily, "This son's strikes are too vicious, he should be disqualified." 　　A single sentence caused Chen Zong's heart to sink, but he was undaunted as he glared at Chen Hu Zhan. 　　"This son's Tiger Power Fist Technique has reached the peak of the Grand Completion, very good, he is qualified to continue the challenge." The Governor Battle, however, suddenly opened his mouth, his voice was flat, like a breeze blowing by. 　　"Chen Zong, who are you going to challenge?" A flash of joy flashed across Chen Wuxiong's face as he opened his mouth at the right time, and Chen Hu Battle's teeth clenched his face grimly. 　　The ups and downs were just too fast, causing Chen Zong to be in a trance for a while, Chen Wuxiong reminded him again before he came to his senses and spoke without hesitation, "I challenge Chen Zhigang." 　　"What!" 　　"He actually wants to challenge Brother Gang." 　　"Doesn't he know that Brother Gang is the strongest of the inner three?" 　　"I think he's become arrogant with his strength, thinking that he can fight Brother Gang by defeating Chen Dalei." 　　"Self-importance." 　　All sorts of comments rose and fell. 　　Chen Yuyao was still in a trance, Chen Yidao's eyes were shining, Chen Zhigang was first stunned, and then, a scowl flashed under his eyes. 　　"Are you sure?" Chen Wuxiong asked in a deep voice, giving Chen Zong another chance. 　　"Zhigang, as a son of the same Chen Family, show mercy." Chen Huzhong, however, said directly, the words 'show mercy' were low and powerful. 　　"Father, I will." Chen Zhigang comprehended Chen Huzhang's meaning and was filled with smiles, then he looked at Chen Zong, "Chen Zong, I suddenly admire you because you are very courageous to challenge me directly." 　　"Thanks for the compliment." Chen Zong's nonchalant response made Chen Zhigang not know how to take the next words. 　　"Come on, seeing as we are both Chen Family's children, I'll let you have three moves." Chen Zhigang stood on the ring, three meters away from Chen Zong, and said calmly, this temperament immediately caused many Chen Family children to exclaim in admiration, and there were also people of the older generation who nodded their heads in succession. 　　"One, two, three ......" Chen Zong faithfully waved his fist three times, "Alright, three moves have passed, let's begin." 　　After saying that, Chen Zong set up the Tiger Entrenchment Style, Chen Zhigang let him have three moves, used well, he could be more dominant, only Chen Zong did not want to, because he wanted to defeat Chen Zhigang in a dignified manner, without any excuses to be found, letting the entire Chen family know that he was not a waste, so that Ah Dad could hold his head up in the clan, no longer letting people look down on him. 　　"I suddenly feel that you're stupid again, giving you a chance and not knowing how to properly grasp it." Chen Zhigang's face first sank, then hung a compassionate smile, "But as a son of the same Chen family, I won't be heavy-handed, come on, let me instruct you in Tiger Power Fist Technique."