Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

Chapter 117 Beat My Fingers First

Upon hearing Chen Yi's words, Liu Hong's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

After all, they had previously assured him that Chen Yi was exceptionally talented and would definitely receive top-level training.

Now they're pulling this stunt again, holding a competition to select talent.

There are some things I really can't say.

But the selection process was already a done deal; the master chefs had already discussed it.

All we can do now is participate in the competition.

With Chen Yi's strength, this shouldn't be difficult.

After all, Chen Yi was someone who could defeat Hong Zheng; his strength was top-notch even at the Refining Realm.

"Master Chen, the matter of the extreme realm is like this—" Liu Hong explained the matter in detail.

"So now I need to fight in some kind of arena, which is different from what you said at the beginning, Master Liu," Chen Yi said.

Liu Hong sighed, "There's nothing we can do. This is the decision made by the master chefs. After all, the Extreme Realm is a matter of great importance, so we've decided to use a selection process to find geniuses."

Chen Yi nodded and said, "That's good too."

Liu Hong sensed a hint of disdain in Chen Yi's tone.

He wondered if the guy was unhappy.

However, if you don't participate in the Extreme Selection because you're unhappy, that would be the worst decision, handing the opportunity over to someone else.

He couldn't help but say earnestly, "Master Chen, you absolutely must participate in the arena competition. Although there will be a selection process, with your strength, isn't it a sure thing?"

"Master Liu, do you think I'm upset because of this? Wouldn't it be fairer to use a selection process instead of a pre-selection?"

Chen Yi said, "Don't worry, I will definitely participate."

With his worries gone, Liu Hong felt much more relaxed and said, "The arena will be set up in the martial arts area of ​​the outlying concession. Any genius under the age of forty who has reached a certain level of martial arts prowess can participate."

After the top twenty are selected, they will compete in the Martial Arts Association's hall. The final winner will receive extreme training and all resources.

Chen Yi nodded and said, "I understand. Master Liu could have just sent someone to tell us. There was no need for him to come in person."

Liu Hong said, "Now the martial arts school is run by the master masters, so there's not much for them to do. This is a good opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery around the docks."

"Master Liu, you can take a closer look. This place is quite different from other places," Chen Yi said with a smile.

"The environment here at Master Chen's place is indeed quite nice."

As the two were talking.

Hong Zheng couldn't help but interject, "Master Chen, no matter how well the docks are improved, it's only a temporary solution. The most important thing is still martial arts. Don't let these things interfere with your martial arts training."

Chen Yi looked at him and smiled, "Master Hong, do you think this won't work? Don't you think the people of Wharf Street are living a good life?"

Hong Zheng sighed, "I've said it's bad. Even if the entire Tianhai were transformed into a dock street, how many people would there be?"

Only by cultivating martial arts and reaching the pinnacle can we resolve the current predicament of foreigners occupying Da Xuan, and prevent the millions of people of Da Xuan from suffering harm from foreigners.

Chen Yi asked, "And then suffered harm from the imperial court?"

Hong Zheng was stunned by the question.

What does it mean to suffer harm from the imperial court?

It is only natural for the imperial court to govern the people, so what does it mean to infringe upon their rights?

"There are indeed some corrupt officials, but once they reach the pinnacle, Master Chen can use his status as a national protector master to imprison them and restore justice to the people. That's the right thing to do," Hong Zheng said.

After finishing speaking, he pondered what he had said and couldn't help but sigh.

What he said was really good.

"Da Xuan is so big, how can I take care of it all by myself? If I'm not there, won't it all go back to the way it was?"

The matter of the docks is about letting everyone see how I do things. Then, those who approve of me will continuously join, and that's the real way to change the situation.

"Simply driving back the foreigners doesn't really change the situation. How many people can the foreigners oppress anyway?" Chen Yi said.

This statement came out.

Hong Zheng and Liu Hong both stared at Chen Yi in astonishment.

What does this mean? Does it mean they want to rebel against the imperial court?

I thought Chen Yi was fighting against foreigners, but I never expected that what he really wanted to overthrow was the Great Xuan Dynasty.

"Master Chen, you absolutely mustn't say such things carelessly. We'll pretend we didn't hear it, but if it gets to the ears of the master chefs, even if you pass the selection, I'm afraid—"

Liu Hong took a deep breath and said.

Chen Yi sighed, "The masters' skills and vision are somewhat lacking, so it's normal that they can't understand it."

Of course, what he said was somewhat bullying.

He came from the future; how many people in this era could keep up with his vision?

Liu Hong shook his head and said, "Master Chen's skills are indeed quite good, but if he becomes arrogant like this, he will easily suffer a great loss in the future."

Hong Zheng was even more displeased: "Master Chen, don't forget that when you fought me back then, although you won, it wasn't that easy. Now you're saying that your eyesight and vision are low? You're overestimating yourself."

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They lack both ability and vision.

This sounded incredibly harsh to my ears.

"Alas, gentlemen, please don't think I'm humiliating you; I'm just stating the facts."

Chen Yi raised his hand and extended one finger.

He said to the group, "If you masters can defeat this finger of mine, then you'll be considered to have considerable strength."

"Master Chen, it seems I need to remind you when it's time for us to take action."

Hong Zheng was so angry that he laughed.

His arm jerked, and his sleeve burst open, revealing a large number of heavy iron rings on his hand.

These iron rings were larger and thicker than when they sparred with Chen Yi.

Clearly, after his defeat to Chen Yi last time, he learned his lesson and specially added the iron rings.

It's so that I can generate more punching power during a fight.

Last time, he was just a step behind and couldn't beat Chen Yi.

Even if he can't win this time, he can still manage a draw.

With a pull and a stretch of his hands, the iron rings tightened and loosened, and the impact of the rings against each other generated a large amount of kinetic energy, which was amplified into his punching power.

He threw a powerful punch at Chen Yi.

"Hey, Master Hong." Liu Hong was about to stop him.

But Hong Zheng's fist had already been thrown.

He could only shake his head helplessly. Even though he had been removed from his position as the person in charge, Hong Zheng's temper was still as fiery as ever.

As soon as Chen Yi uttered a word, he immediately started fighting.

"However, what Chen Yi said was really harsh. He said that if someone's strength and vision are insufficient, then hitting a finger is considered a good strength."

Liu Hong verbally tried to dissuade him, but he was also somewhat dissatisfied.

That was a really pretentious thing to say.

Even a master at the Qi Refining Realm wouldn't dare say to a lowly martial artist, "You think you're so great just because you've hit me with a single finger?"

He stared at Chen Yi, wanting to see how the other party would react when facing Hong Zheng.

Should we confront it head-on, or should we dodge it?

No matter what, I definitely have to pull my finger back.

Otherwise, if he were to collide with Hong Zheng's fist, which was amplified by the iron ring, he would end up with a broken finger.