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Chapter 89: If you practice incorrectly, people will die! (This chapter was previously accessed and has been revised.)
It is not uncommon for the Japanese to hold such martial arts tournaments.

Since the Eight-Nation Alliance invasion of China, various forces have frequently held events.

Most of them are organized by powerful forces, and their purposes for competing in the arena vary.

Thirteen years ago, during a gang war in Shanghai, Huang Jinrong spearheaded a wager, with participants signing a life-or-death agreement, assuming full responsibility for any injuries or deaths. The wager concerned the goods and ownership of two docks.

Thirteen participants died and countless others were injured in the attack.

In the end, the Green Gang won the duel.

Eleven years ago, the Chengdu Qingyang Palace Gold Medal Fighting Tournament took place.

The military and political authorities, under the banner of unity and martial spirit, held the first province-wide martial arts competition at Qingyang Palace in Chengdu.

The competition adopts an elimination system, with contestants competing in turn for the "Blue Badge," "Silver Badge," and "Gold Badge." Those who win the Gold Badge will receive grand recognition and gold and silver, and will have the opportunity to be hired as private bodyguards.

This is a fatal attraction for ordinary martial artists, and even for some slightly impoverished sects.

It wasn't a life-or-death duel, but it was the first time it was held, and seven people were accidentally killed.

In a true duel between masters, it's not good to hold back, because if you do, you might get counter-killed.

It is said that a national martial arts competition was held in later generations, and more than a dozen people were injured or killed on the day of the competition, so it was urgently called off.

It wasn't until the event was held again, with many restrictions and protective gear in place, that no more deaths occurred.

However, some people were still seriously injured.

All fighting competitions in later generations had rules, otherwise, if dozens of people were killed in one fight, who could withstand it?

The Japanese are planning to hold a Sino-Japanese Goodwill Martial Arts Tournament in Fengtian, ostensibly to raise funds for disaster relief for the people of Northeast China. For each match, regardless of the outcome, the Sino-Japanese Goodwill Association will donate 1000 silver dollars for disaster relief.

Moreover, the martial arts masters who win each duel will receive one hundred silver dollars!
Cumulatively, if you make it into the top three, you can get at least a thousand dollars.

Winning the championship would earn him ten thousand silver dollars and the title of the number one warrior in Northeast China.

This title is also insidious, using the name of the puppet state of Manchukuo, much like the strongest man of the Qing Dynasty.

Even so, it still attracts a huge number of people.

In chaotic times, most martial artists think about how to survive and how to make their sect and family live better.

This is no small sum of money. For some small sects, they can't even earn a thousand silver dollars in several years. If they escort goods or act as guarantors, they can earn at most a few dozen silver dollars per trip. That's risking their lives.

Fighting in a tournament is the same, but you get more money and a chance to become famous.

Furthermore, the Sino-Japanese arena, where the opponents are all Japanese, can attract more established masters.

If it were truly a fight between their own people, many prominent figures in the martial arts world wouldn't come; even if they were short of money, they wouldn't be willing to lower themselves.

But how can it be the same when fighting against a Japanese person?
This is an event to showcase our national prestige, and there will be no shortage of experts coming.

However, Chen Zhan also knew that since the Japanese supported Ma San in organizing such a competition, they certainly couldn't rely on Ma San alone; they had many other plans in store.

Gong Er didn't ask any more questions. Their relationship wasn't that close; it would be more accurate to call it a transaction.

Chen Zhan quietly left the Gong family mansion, wandered through several alleys, and met Ye Ningzhen.

"So, any progress? Any leads?"

"Yes, but outside the city, this matter still needs to be handled by the Thieves' Guild."

The southern city was very poor, without even a glimmer of light. In the dead of night, all was desolate. The two walked quietly through the snow.

Suddenly, some wild animal darted past, running "thump-thump" as it crashed into a jujube tree by the roadside, knocking the snow off the tree.

The two exchanged a glance, then stepped forward and were stunned to see an animal with brownish-gray fur and a clear, foolish expression.

It turned out to be a "silly roe deer".

This thing is hard to eat and hard to raise, so the two ignored it and went straight back to the courtyard of the Liuheguan.

"Letting the Thieves' Guild gather information is within our capabilities. But doing that would be suicidal. Would the Thieves' Guild go crazy with us?" Ye Ningzhen said again on the way.

"In extraordinary times, they have no choice."

Chen Zhan also knew that what he was about to do was too terrifying, and he shouldn't drag others down with him.

But often, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. Even if he does nothing, the Japanese will still go to extremes and cause immense suffering. It's better to resist in advance, to wreak havoc, and to turn the world upside down.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, the two did not intend to sleep, but instead practiced their martial arts there.

Ye Ningzhen's injuries have completely healed. In the past few days, she has sparred with Chen Zhan many times, and her Baguazhang has also improved somewhat.

The Great Stone Tablet Smashing Hand is a power-generating technique above the level of Transformation Force, so in theory, Ye Ningzhen should have some difficulty learning it.

However, with Chen Zhan's simplification and hands-on teaching, it is still not a problem to practice just a few key points and understand how to generate power.

Practicing martial arts is not about mastering secret techniques. You can just take a book, find a secluded place, and diligently practice for three to five years, or even ten years, and then you'll be an unparalleled master when you go out.

If someone takes a Xingyiquan manual and practices it on their own.

The most likely outcome is that after practicing for three to five years, one will still not get the hang of it, their San Ti stance will be crooked and unbalanced, and they won't gain any strength, wasting their time.

Another possibility is that practicing this could lead to a stitch in the side, causing various health problems.

Throughout history, the founders of any martial art did not develop their skills by standing at home all by themselves.

The origins of boxing techniques can be traced back to military formations, battlefields, and sparring with others. They were gradually developed through practice. Then, by working backward, the training methods were studied, and it was discovered that by chance, one gained strength and developed these techniques.

Therefore, the martial arts world has become the path that places the greatest emphasis on lineage and mentorship.

Other techniques, from all walks of life, can be learned in great numbers by watching, observing, and studying. Those with high talent can even refine the original work and create something new.

However, in the art of boxing, even the slightest difference can lead to vastly different outcomes.

If you practice it incorrectly, it can kill you!

Therefore, mentorship is extremely important. If a master guides you through training, teaching you step by step and closely monitoring you, you may not be able to master the skills or develop true expertise, but at least you won't encounter any major problems.

In the future, guarding the house or working as a thug would be no problem.

At this moment, Chen Zhan grabbed Ye Ningzhen's hand, and the triple force of the Great Slamming Hand finally merged into the "Grinding Millstone Force".

Very elusive and difficult to grasp.

He directly controlled the "millstone force" in his hand to make Ye Ningzhen feel it, feeding her food into her mouth.

An hour later, Ye Ningzhen had a basic grasp of this power, but she still needed to practice more. If she combined it with the internal training methods of Baguazhang, the "millstone refining" effect would be even better.

Unfortunately, the Cheng school does not have this internal training method.

Cheng Tinghua left in a hurry. At that time, his disciples were all too young. Only Sun Lutang had enough martial arts skills, but because Sun Lutang already had the "Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound" of Xingyi, he dared not receive the Bagua Internal Training Method.

Therefore, it was not passed down.

This is also the most regrettable point.

The two practiced until dawn, and just as they finished, they suddenly heard a series of "snap, snap, snap!"

Three soft sounds.

It was a gunshot!
But it was very far away. The two of them hadn't slept all night and had excellent hearing, so they could hear it. Turning their heads, they saw that the direction was towards the center of Fengtian City.

Japanese Consular District!
The Japanese are known for their bullying and monopolistic practices, but they have a clear rule against using firearms!

Firing a gun is a serious matter!
"Should we go?" Ye Ningzhen asked hesitantly.

She knew Chen Zhan's general plan and didn't want to disrupt it.

However, nothing that is planned can keep up with changes.

Too many variables!

Chen Zhan didn't initially intend to kill Itagaki Ichiro. Often, even heroes are swept along by the tides of time.

"Go take a look, no need to bring a gun," Chen Zhan said.

Ye Ningzhen had two guns, which she had previously seized from bandits, but she didn't have many bullets.

I didn't plan to fight today, so I didn't bring a gun.

(End of this chapter)