Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Twenty-five seconds!

Chen Jie used three consecutive "Prajna Zen Palm" strikes to kill the armored rhinoceros.

He walked to the center of the caged arena, his face expressionless.

It seems he had anticipated all of this.

The shockwave power of the late-stage Transformation Realm possesses extremely strong penetrability and explosiveness, and its destructive power is several times stronger than that of the early-stage Transformation Realm.

In the early stages of his cultivation, he killed a Siberian tiger with a single punch.

And now,
It took him three full-force palm strikes to kill the armored rhinoceros.

This shows that the armored rhinoceros's defensive capabilities are several times stronger than those of the Siberian tiger.

call--!
Chen Jie couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling a surge of power coursing through his body.

Prajna Zen Palm truly lives up to its reputation as a martial arts masterpiece, fully demonstrating the power of "Marrow Transformation into Strength".

Whether it's penetrating power, speed, or the shockwave of force, it has undergone earth-shattering changes compared to boxing techniques.

"what--!"

Just as Chen Jie was standing in the middle of the caged arena.

Suddenly, Jason Davis let out a furious roar.

Instead of attacking Chen Jie, he performed a somersault from the elevator platform and landed.

Click——!
He actually delivered a powerful elbow strike, slamming it down hard on his own knee.

A sharp, piercing sound of bones shattering rang out.

Jason Davis's left leg suddenly dangled, unable to support his body.

Pfft!
He lay on the ground, howling in pain.

Cut off your own leg!
It has to be said, Jason Davis is definitely a ruthless guy.

The top sixteen fighters who made it to the final round of the "Battle of the Trapped Beasts" all possessed unwavering martial arts beliefs.

They have extensive combat experience and know how to unleash their full potential.

but,

Chen Jie killed the armored rhinoceros with three palm strikes, completely frightening Jason Davis.

He had lost the courage he once had to provoke Chen Jie; his heart was filled with fear and despair.

Can't fight!
The other party is not human at all.

Therefore,
Instead of attacking Chen Jie, Jason Davis decisively broke his own left leg.

He now only hopes that Chen Jie will let him go.

Chen Jie looked up at Jason Davis and paused slightly.

Does this work too?
Honestly, he had no intention of showing any mercy.

If the opponent launches an attack, Chen Jie will kill them in one move.

No matter how strong Jason Davis is, in his eyes, he is full of flaws and poses no threat whatsoever.

The 'Heart Fasting' realm of spiritual refinement is several major realms higher than Jason Davis's.

Any offensive action by the opponent will be slowed down several times under Chen Jie's spiritual perception.

but,

To Chen Jie's surprise, Jason Davis actually broke his own leg.

Jason Davis looked up at Chen Jie, but saw that Chen Jie did not react.

Huff—huff—!
He took several deep breaths, then gritted his teeth.

boom!
He slammed his elbow down hard on his right knee again.

Click!

The ear-piercing sound of bones breaking rang out again.

Both legs are broken!

The intense pain caused Jason Davis to lie on the ground, letting out a pitiful howl.

Cruel person!

He's absolutely ruthless!
He broke both of his knees by smashing them open.

To save his life, besides cutting off his own legs, he also needed to see if Chen Jie was willing to let the other party go.

That's right,

Once you step onto the 'trapped beast arena,' failure is practically tantamount to announcing your death.

Jason Davis had no choice.

He severed both of his legs in the hope that Chen Jie would let him go.

Chen Jie nodded to Jason Davis, took a few steps back, and created some distance.

Since the other party had already severed their own legs, Chen Jie had no intention of killing them completely.

He arrived at the iron gate of the "cage arena" and waited for the results to be announced over the loudspeaker.

at this time,

He was unusually calm, as if he had expected the outcome of this 'bloody battle of beasts'.

to be frank,
Killing the armored rhinoceros with the Prajna Zen Palm technique is nothing to brag about given Chen Jie's current level of martial arts prowess.

Even without using palm techniques, he could complete the hunt with a heavy kick or a heavy punch.

The armored rhinoceros's clumsy body posed almost no threat to Chen Jie.

After the results of the "Battle of the Trapped Beasts" advancing to the quarterfinals were announced over the loudspeaker.

The 'Blood Dragon Jade' kept flashing in Chen Jie's mind.

Martial Arts Merit Points: +98000.

[Congratulations on advancing to the top eight of the 'Battle of the Trapped Beasts'! You have received an additional 10 Martial Arts Merit Points.]

[Congratulations to the first person to kill the Armored Rhino! You have received an additional 20 Martial Arts Merit Points.]

[Congratulations on overpowering your opponent and winning without a fight, you have obtained the title of 'Merciful Grim Reaper' and received an additional 20 Martial Arts Merit Points.]

[Congratulations on defeating the strongest beast in this group for two consecutive matches. You have received an additional 20 Martial Arts Merit Points.]

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Huh?
Chen Jie looked at the words flashing on the 'Blood Dragon Jade' in his mind and was somewhat surprised.

The martial arts merit points gained from this desperate battle were a staggering 798000.

This is 11 more points than the previous Siberian tiger kill.

at this time,

He had 172 million Martial Arts Merit Points remaining in the 'Blood Dragon Jade' in his mind.

Last time in Kyiv, eastern Ukraine, transporting the 'M61A Vulcan cannon production line' consumed 52 [Martial Arts Merit Points].

Unexpectedly, the 'Beast Fighting Bloodbath' earned them back, and they even gained nearly 300,000 more.

but,

He has only recently broken through to the late stage of 'Marrow Transformation and Strength Transformation', and his realm has not yet been completely stabilized.

Even if the resonance of the [Martial Saint Sect] is activated in the short term, the effect will not be significant.

The entire underground boxing arena at the MGM Grand Casino Hotel was completely silent.

No one expected that this highly anticipated Round of 16 match would end so quickly.

In particular, Chen Jie's killing of the armored rhinoceros with three palm strikes completely overturned everyone's understanding.

Many boxing fans who watched the live stream on the dark web and bet on Jason Davis are now kicking themselves in regret.

of course,

Jason Davis survived, but suffered broken legs, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

The commentators on site were unable to calm down at that moment, and were deeply shocked.

The power of the Asian Grim Reaper is terrifying!

He not only killed a Siberian tiger with a single punch, but now he has also killed an armored rhinoceros!
He is absolutely not human!

Click——!
The staff opened the iron gate of the caged arena.

Next,
Medical staff approached and examined Jason Davis for a moment.

His knees were fractured.

Staff carried Jason Davis out on a stretcher and put the armored rhinoceros and wild boar carcasses from the caged ring back into the cage for transport.

After the bloodstains on the ring were cleaned up.

The broadcast came through the passionate voice of the on-site commentator.

"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's 'Beast Fighting Bloodbath' has finally come to an end. No one expected it to end so quickly!"

"The Asian Death God advanced to the quarterfinals, he killed the Armored Rhino, and Jason Davis even broke both of his legs to end the fight."

"Death has once again created a miracle; his condition is getting stronger and stronger."

"I believe that the Asian Death God will definitely make it to the finals and successfully reach the pinnacle of global martial arts!"

"Let's give him a big round of applause!"

wow-

next moment,
The screams and shouts throughout the MGM underground boxing arena hall were deafening.

Chen Jie left the caged beast arena and returned to the locker room through the private passage.

Inside the locker room,

With gentle help, Chen Jie removed the disguise from his face, revealing his true appearance. Soon...

He changed into a new outfit and left the locker room.

During his time in North America, he stayed at Caesars Palace Casino Hotel.

He did not remain in the MGM underground boxing arena to watch the other 'Beast Fights' that followed.

With his current strength, there's no point in him watching!
After returning to the Caesars Palace Casino Hotel, Chen Jie took a private car to the airport.

Before the competition even started, he had already asked Lao Yu to book his flight back to China.

The quarterfinals of the "Battle of the Trapped Beasts" are scheduled for two weeks from now.

It is necessary to promote, build momentum, and expand influence.

of course,

More importantly, it attracts more people to place bets.

Sufficient time must be allowed for the organizers to prepare.

Tonight's 'Beast Battle' has billions of dollars in betting funds on the sidelines.

Chen Jie wanted to leave North America as soon as possible, in order to avoid being remembered and to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Once he returns to China for a period of time and transfers his funds multiple times, no one can do anything about it.

in addition,

He wanted to take advantage of this time to return to the 'other world' and lift the blockade of the Great Qian Dynasty's seas.

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The Great Qian Dynasty, Shandong, Qingzhou!

When Chen Jie returned, it was August 14th, with the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching.

The lively atmosphere grew increasingly intense.

Even Chen Jie was unconsciously infected by the festive atmosphere, and seemed to have a little more concern in his heart.

The bright moon rises over the sea; we share this moment though we are far apart!
Old Chen has been transferred to the Capital Hospital and is in a special ward.

Moreover, Chen Jie sought help from Bai Yiheng, an acquaintance who traded Chinese medicinal herbs, and through several procedures, concealed the hospitalization information.

Even if someone wanted to investigate him, they would never be able to find any information about Lao Chen.

He tried to wake up Old Chen, but unfortunately, his spiritual power at the 'Heart Cleansing' Refining Spirit Realm was still insufficient.

Perhaps Old Chen's injuries were too severe, and his brain nerves suffered serious damage.

Although his condition is currently stable, waking him up will be very difficult.

He returned to Qingzhou, Shandong, and transferred the 'M61A Vulcan cannon production line' to the Ximentang Arsenal.

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, he originally wanted to spend the festival with Li Lingyue.

but,

Emperor Li Zheng's condition worsened, and Li Lingyue returned to the capital.

Chen Jie could only spend the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Governor's Mansion with his Thirteenth Aunt, Liu Qi, and Eighth Sister.

After dinner,

Chen Jie and his thirteenth aunt were admiring the Mid-Autumn Festival moon from a high tower near the Qingzhou Governor's Mansion.

Just then, Zeng Xuanhuai climbed the tower.

"Mr. Zeng, you've arrived?!"

Chen Jie greeted him and, with a smile, invited him to sit down so they could enjoy the night view of Qingzhou together.

Since Chen Jie married Princess Lingyue, Zeng Xuanhuai has felt much more relaxed.

He established various academies within the Ximen Hall to cultivate talent in tiers, from craftsmen to managers.

Zeng Xuanhuai made great contributions to the rapid development of Ximentang.

During this period, he inspected Hangzhou Prefecture, Jinling, Songjiang Prefecture and other places in eastern Zhejiang, and only arrived in Qingzhou, Shandong this morning.

After Chen Jie founded Ximentang, he always regarded Zeng Xuanhuai as his elder.

He had no other relatives in this world.

He felt a sense of closeness to people like Zeng Xuanhuai, Liu Qi, Thirteenth Aunt, Eighth Sister, Yan Kuangtu, and others who had followed him since the time he was in the capital.

more importantly,
He left a deeper imprint on the consciousness of these people.

Therefore,
He himself was also greatly affected.

Upon seeing Zeng Xuanhuai, he was overjoyed.

"Mr. Zeng, what's the situation in Jinling and Songjiang Prefecture now?"

Zeng Xuanhuai didn't stand on ceremony with Chen Jie, found him a seat, and said with a smile:
"The situation is relatively stable, overseas trade has begun to recover, and the gentry and powerful families in Jiangnan are cooperating very well."

"The rebels in southern Fujian have also been quiet for some time now, and haven't made any moves."

"The first batch of people trained by our Ximen Hall Academy have already been assigned to grassroots positions in various places for training."

"Before long, they will all become the backbone of local government affairs."

Hearing him say that, Chen Jie was also very happy.

It seems that establishing schools in Shandong was a very wise move.

Just as the two were talking, Liu Qi came over and bowed to Zeng Xuanhuai, saying:
"Hello, Mr. Zeng!"

Because Liu Qi is Chen Jie's senior brother and also Chen Jie's brother-in-law, his status is somewhat special.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Liu Qi did not spend the holiday in the military camp, but was summoned to the governor's mansion by Chen Jie.

Zeng Xuanhuai was well aware of the relationship between Chen Jie and Liu Qi.

He suddenly thought of something and said with a smile:
"General Liu Qi is not young anymore, isn't it time for him to get married?"

Next,
He turned to look at Chen Jie and said meaningfully:
"Young Master, the development of Ximen Hall has now stabilized, and it's time for Liu Qi to get married."

Chen Jie was taken aback upon hearing this, then burst into laughter.

“If you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have really forgotten. Mr. Zeng, you’re absolutely right. It’s time for Liu Qi to arrange a marriage.”

finished,

He turned to look at Aunt Thirteen and complained, "Aunt Thirteen, how could you forget about this?"

Everyone laughed.

Liu Qi immediately lowered his head, too shy to utter a sound, feeling incredibly embarrassed.

in fact,

Liu Qi was already over twenty years old, long past the age of marriage in this era.

Before that, everyone was struggling to survive, so who would have thought about getting married?
Today is different from the past!
As Ximen Hall grew stronger, Liu Qi became a 'major general' in command of troops within Ximen Hall!
Thirteen Aunt laughed and said, "Liu Qi, I heard you already have someone you like?"

"Is it Zhang Yulan? I just happened to have something to discuss with her today."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qi was so ashamed that he couldn't lift his head. He said, "Thirteenth Aunt, stop talking. It's not even close to happening yet."

Zhang Yulan is the youngest daughter of Zhang Wenbo, the chief of staff of the Ximentang Fleet. She is quite pretty, but very fat, weighing about 180 pounds.

Liu Qi had interacted with Zhang Yulan when he was studying at the Ximentang Military Academy.

to be frank,
Chen Jie was taken aback; he never imagined that Liu Qi liked plump women.

at this time,

At the foot of the tower, a chubby girl wearing a floral dress walked up.

Upon seeing Aunt Thirteen, she greeted her politely:
"Young Master, Madam, Mr. Zeng, good evening!"

Chen Jie turned to look at Liu Qi and found that he was looking down, not daring to look at Zhang Yulan.

"Ghost Foot Seven" is a fearless fighter, but he turned into a completely different person in front of Zhang Yulan.

Chen Jie smiled calmly and said:

"Eighth Sister, go keep Miss Zhang company! Take her to the storeroom to choose a Mid-Autumn Festival gift."

"Liu Qi, you're off tomorrow. Take Miss Zhang around Qingzhou."

Zhang Yulan didn't understand what it meant at first.

but,

Liu Bamei quickly pulled her along and walked down the tower.

Chen Jie brought back a lot of gifts this time.

It's perfect for giving as a gift.

After Eighth Sister left with Zhang Yulan, Chen Jie called Liu Qi over and said:

"Liu Qi, since you like her, you need to seize the opportunity!"

"Tomorrow will be a good opportunity. Take Miss Zhang around and make sure she brings plenty of silver coins."

"You're not getting any younger, it's time to settle down and start a family."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

Although Liu Qi was still embarrassed, a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

Whether he's fat or not doesn't matter, he just likes this type!
From the moment Liu Qi first saw Zhang Yulan, he fell in love with her.

but,

He never dared to express his feelings.

If you send him to the battlefield to kill the enemy, he will be fearless and undaunted.

but,

When facing Zhang Yulan, he couldn't utter a single word for a long time—! (End of Chapter)