Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

"Alright, you guys watch closely. It's going to be very interesting to see why Zhang Chulan is so shameless."

"start!"

"Thump, thud!"

Rongshan announced the start of the match, and Zhang Chulan promptly knelt down and kowtowed to Hyuga Hoshino. Then he grabbed Hyuga Hoshino's leg and refused to let go.

"Boss! Boss! Please have mercy!"

Zhang Lingyu's eyes widened in fury. "That damned bastard! Tonight, I'll assassinate him! I absolutely cannot let him tarnish the reputation of Longhu Mountain!"

"No, I am just a humble Taoist priest, I cannot accept such a request from you."

“I know you must be that great master from Maoshan. Please have mercy on me. I’ve been orphaned and destitute since I was little, never knowing where my next meal would come from. I envy others who have parents! I’m so miserable! Like a little cabbage, I’m turning yellow in the field…”

"Stop it! You're really annoying. Here's what we'll do: hold on for ten minutes, and I'll let you pass the level."

"real!"

"Really, I'm not you. Although I enjoy watching the fun, I keep my word."

Watching Zhang Chulan act silly for others is amusing, but when it comes to himself, he's utterly disgusting.

Zhang Chulan retreated to the edge of the arena, estimated the distance between them, and confirmed it was correct.

"Greetings, Master."

Hinata Hoshino revealed a playful smile, pointing his index finger at Zhang Chulan, "Three times gravity!"

Zhang Chulan felt a weight on his body, as if his internal organs were being squeezed. He knew this was the pressure of gravity.

Others may be powerless to help, but Zhang Chulan is a top student after all. Even if he can't solve it, he can at least alleviate it.

As the five thunderbolts flashed, the magnetic field around Zhang Chulan changed. He was surprised; it was just an attempt, but he hadn't expected it to succeed.

Before he could react, Hyuga Hoshino increased the gravity again.

"Four times gravity."

The magnetic field around Zhang Chulan recovered, but Zhang Chulan was unable to maintain it, so he could only resort to a clumsy method: using lightning magic to stimulate his cells in an attempt to break free from the gravitational pull of his original position.

Eye Technique: Curse

Given that Zhang Chulan's strength was far inferior to Hyuga Hoshino's, the curse could almost completely suppress Zhang Chulan's strength. Zhang Chulan was shocked to find that he could not use the power within his body.

He is currently unable to circulate his Qi and is suppressed by gravity, so his strength is probably not even as good as a child's.

At least the child can still jump and play, but Zhang Chulan can't. Zhang Chulan could only grit his teeth and persevere, his inner determination constantly surging with strength.

I must persevere. I haven't gotten the truth yet, and I haven't helped Bao'er find her family. I must persevere.

Zhang Chulan recalled the year he was punished to run 5,000 meters. He was just like now, almost at his limit. At that time, he desperately wanted to circulate his Qi. His body told him that as long as he circulated his Qi, running 5,000 meters would be a piece of cake.

But he persevered. Even though he was drowsy and drenched in sweat after the run, he still kept going.

However, the situation is different now; it's more tiring, and there's absolutely no way to circulate Qi. Move! Move! Even just a finger.

Zhang Chulan knelt down helplessly, feeling a heavy pressure on his body. Helplessness, embarrassment, and resentment lingered in his heart.

Zhang Chulan's chin was resting on the ground, and he could no longer lift his head. He tried to turn his head and roll his eyes upward to meet Hinata Hoshino's gaze.

Hinata Hoshino looked at Zhang Chulan with a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. In his previous life, when he was still a corporate slave, Hinata Hoshino had also had this look in his eyes. Unfortunately, all that remained in his life was laziness and a "live and let live" attitude.

"what!"

Hinata Hoshino chuckled silently, somewhat speechless. What was this? He was the one being amused.

Seeing that Hinata Hoshino was somewhat dazed, Zhang Chulan simply lay down on the ground, ready to roll away. Hinata Hoshino shook his head, not learning his lesson.

"Five times gravity."

Zhang Chulan was completely unable to move, and a pit in the shape of Zhang Chulan appeared on the ground.

"Hiss, ha!"

Zhang Chulan felt that even breathing was a luxury now.

"Senior brother! Are you just going to watch that big-eared thief's grandson suffer like this?"

“Jinzhong, I know Shixing and I trust him. He is prudent in his actions.”

Hearing Zhang Zhiwei's words, Tian Jinzhong could only back down, feeling a pang of pain in his heart.

Hinata Hoshino estimated that there were still one or two minutes left. After removing the effects of the Eye Technique: Curse, Zhang Chulan felt that he could use the Qi in his body. He decisively circulated his Qi and used the Golden Light Mantra to protect his body. Although he was still unable to move, at least he didn't have to work so hard.

"Uh, ah!"

Zhang Chulan roared in frustration, moving the other viewers in the audience. Although they didn't know what had happened, judging from Zhang Chulan's condition, he was being suppressed by something and unable to move.

They asked themselves honestly, and realized that if it were them, even looking up would be a luxury. Their unyielding image crumbled silently.

Hinata Hoshino looked around and noticed the expressions on the audience's faces. He realized that what was supposed to be his show had inadvertently benefited Zhang Chulan.

Hyuga Hoshino raised his hand, intending to double the gravity, but then, thinking of Zhang Chulan's small frame, he gave up. Not everyone is surnamed Sun; Zhang Chulan might not be able to keep going.

"Ten, nine, eight..."

Zhang Chulan spat out each word through gritted teeth, while the audience members helped count. Was this empathy?

"Fives"

"Four"

"three"

"two"

Chapter 240 Chen Duo vs. Zhang Chulan

Zhang Chulan's voice abruptly stopped, and the audience erupted in an uproar. They hadn't expected that Zhang Chulan, who had persisted for so long and was so close to success, would fail at the last moment.

"Zhang Chulan, stand up! Didn't you say you were going to overturn the heavens?"

"Zhang Chulan, stand up."

Hinata Hoshino shook his head. Suddenly he had become the villain in a shonen manga. What kind of situation was this?

"one!"

Zhang Chulan raised his dusty face and looked at Hinata Hoshino with a fake, fawning smile.

“Master, I have succeeded. You will not go back on your word.”

"Ah! Boring, uninteresting. You win, Zhang Chulan. I hope the final answer won't disappoint you."

"Wait, please explain clearly, what did you mean by 'lost'... *gulp*"

Zhang Zhiwei threw out a bottle of pills, which Rong Shan caught. He hurriedly announced that Zhang Chulan was the winner, jumped off the platform, and threw the pills into Zhang Chulan's mouth. Zhang Chulan swallowed them and fell unconscious.

Sleeping Red... a healing medicine specially made by Hyuga Hoshino. It makes the patient fall into a coma and wake up feeling better, making it a true miracle cure.

Zhang Chulan struggled to wake up. Xu San, Xu Si, and Feng Baobao stood beside him. Feng Baobao looked casually at the distant sky.

Recalling a few years ago, Hinata Hoshino had revealed some information to her. Xu Xiang used all his resources to investigate for a long time, but in the end, he only learned that Wei Shufen was a disciple of the Great Gu Master and one of the Thirty-Six Thieves.

As for where Wei Shufen went after the Thirty-Six Bandits swore brotherhood, nothing is known.

Wu Gensheng's real name is Feng Yao. Xu Xiang finally found out about this from Guan Shihua, since Wu Gensheng and Liao Huzi had known each other by name.

Apart from that, nothing was gained. The news about Hyuga Hoshino was given, yet it seemed like nothing was given, but it did point in a direction: the Jia Shen Rebellion and the Thirty-Six Bandits.

Zhang Chulan shook his head, which was covered in mush, and recalled Xiang Xingye's words before he fell into a coma. This made him feel uneasy. He had a feeling that even if he won, he might not get the information he wanted.

With a sigh, Zhang Chulan knew he could only take it one step at a time and focus on winning first. Thinking of Chen Duo, Zhang Chulan felt another headache coming on. How was he supposed to win? Nevertheless, Zhang Chulan still tried to comfort Feng Baobao.

"Sister Bao'er, don't worry, I will definitely win and get the information we want."

"Oh!"

Feng Baobao replied reflexively, suddenly feeling that what she had already accomplished was about to become a waste of time.

Several men in black suddenly burst in. Zhang Chulan was startled. His innate Qi circulated within him, and golden light flickered in his palm, as if he were about to make a move at any moment.

"I have come to invite Zhang Chulan for a chat at the request of one of the Ten Elders, Grandpa Wang Ai."

Xu San and Xu Si were about to refuse when two more people walked in. As soon as they appeared, Xu San and Xu Si thought to themselves, "It's all settled."

Shi Jian and Lei Gang arrived together. Wasn't Wang Ai arrogant? Let's give him two even more arrogant ones.

Hinata Hoshino watched this good show from the villa, somewhat puzzled. How could his great-grandson, who had been beaten up like that, still have the mood to stay on the mountain?

"Oh, since it's Xiao Wang who invited you, why don't we come along too? Xiao Zhang, you don't have any objections, do you?"

Zhang Chulan felt that Shi Jian's speech had its own special effects; although it was a question, it seemed to leave no room for refusal. He swallowed hard, nodded, and felt that his life was shrouded in gloom.

Shi Jian and Lei Gang, one on each side, supported Zhang Chulan as they headed towards Wang Ai.

Wang Ai, with his back to the gate, didn't see the two people, but Lü Ci was facing the gate. He hadn't even had time to swallow his tea before spitting it out, leaving him no choice but to be nervous.

The Thunder and Lightning Dharma King and the Maoshan Dharma Protector were renowned figures in their time. Upon seeing them now, Lü Ci felt that Shi Jian and Lei Gang were worlds apart from the two of them; Shi Jian and Lei Gang were on a completely different level.

"What brings you two here? Please forgive us for our poor hospitality; we did not come forward to greet you."

"It's nothing. It's just that our senior brother thought Zhang Chulan was alright, so he sent us over to offer our condolences. We didn't expect to run into Xiao Wang's people. What, Xiao Wang doesn't welcome us?"

Lei Gang's words caused beads of sweat to appear on Wang Ai's forehead. Why were these two killers here? Wang Ai and Lü Ci exchanged a glance instantly, it seemed their plan had failed.

"Master Lei Gang is joking. We just wanted to see a promising young talent after seeing Zhang Chulan's performance. After all, our own children are not up to par."

Wang Ai's face was beaming with smiles, her wrinkles so deep they could practically trap a mosquito.

"Oh! Now that we've met, I wonder what advice Xiao Wang and Xiao Lü have for us? Please share it with us."

"Haha, hahaha." *4

Lu Ci started laughing, and Wang Ai, not understanding why, also started laughing. Then Lei Gang and Shi Jian also started to sneer.

Amidst the laughter, Zhang Chulan felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave; the four big shots were not considering how to divide him up.

"Since we have no further instructions, Xiao Zhang, we'll take you with us."

Zhang Chulan followed the two away, completely bewildered and utterly confused.

"Senior brother, junior brother, what do you think of these two things?"

"He has the desire but not the courage, especially Wang Ai. If he makes a move, I'll think more highly of him and let him taste my Lightning Thunder Fist."