In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Lei Hong already enjoyed considerable prestige among these elderly people, and now he seems to be even more popular.

Fang Chang seemed to have accepted this calmly, still standing there with a faint smile on his face.

"Who wants to go first today?"

Hong Lei smiled and continued.

"Brother Hong, let me try first!"

Wu Yu said directly.

Immediately, he stepped forward and walked to the 200-pound stone lock, grabbing it tightly with both hands.

He then exerted a sudden force, but could only lift it three feet higher before he could not go any further.

After holding on for about two breaths, he had no choice but to give up.

Next, he came to the stone lock weighing 190 jin (approximately 65 kg).

Not only did he quickly lift the stone lock above his head, but he also successfully held it for three breaths.

"Good, Fang Chang, write this down again: Wu Yu, 190 jin!"

Hong Lei turned to look at Fang Chang and smiled.

Fang Chang didn't say much, but picked up the paper and pen that had been prepared and began to take notes.

"Wow, Wu Yu truly lives up to his reputation as the last champion. In just ten days, he's gained nearly twenty pounds of strength. I'm sure he'll retain first place this time as well!"

"Having a meat meal every day really makes a difference. I estimate I've only gained about five pounds of strength in ten days!"

Many people looked at Wu Yu with envy.

Especially those newcomers who haven't been here long, let alone lifting a 190-pound stone lock, they probably would have a hard time even lifting a 100-pound stone lock.

Chen Pi, Gu Ming, and Chen Yong, who had also mastered the Five Animal Fist, felt immense pressure at this moment.

There were only three spots available for free meat, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Wu Yu has already secured one.

This means they can only compete for the remaining two spots.

"I'll do it!"

Wu Yu had just returned to the crowd with a smile on his face when, before Hong Lei could speak again, Chen Pi walked directly to the 190-pound stone lock.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, he managed to lift the stone lock above his head, but he only managed to hold it for two breaths.

"Record 185 jin for dried tangerine peel!"

Hong Lei smiled and nodded at Chen Pi.

"Thank you so much, Brother Hong!"

Chen Pi clasped his hands in a salute to Hong Lei, then returned to the crowd with a smile on his face.

Although he didn't surpass Wu Yu, with his performance, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be able to secure third place, even if he can't hold onto second.

"Only one spot left!"

Gu Ming and Chen Yong exchanged a glance, each seemingly able to see a sharp edge in the other's eyes.

They absolutely must secure this last spot.

Soon, several more people were tested.

Basically, they have gained five or ten pounds of strength compared to last time.

Then, the newcomers also tried, and almost all of them could only barely lift the 100-pound stone weight.

"If nothing unexpected happens, Lu Yuan will likely have to give up third place this time!"

"It's obvious that third place this time will either go to Chen Yong or Gu Ming; Lu Yuan can forget about it!"

"That's not necessarily true. Maybe he was just slacking off in front of us and then secretly practiced extra lessons back home?"

Some people turned their gazes to Chen Yong and Gu Ming, who were rubbing their hands together in anticipation, and then glanced at Lu Yuan, who was still standing there quietly.

Before long, amidst everyone's anticipation, Gu Ming and Chen Yong underwent testing one after the other.

As a result, although Gu Ming lifted the 180-pound stone lock, he only lasted for two breaths, while Chen Yong not only lifted the 180-pound stone lock, but also lasted for three breaths.

In the end, Gu Ming lost to Chen Yong by a margin of five jin.

"The results are in, and the top three are basically decided: Wu Yu in first place, Chen Pi in second, and Chen Yong in third!"

Everyone sighed with mixed feelings; it seemed that the top three spots were once again out of their reach.

If they fall behind at one step, they will fall behind at every step, and they will probably never have another chance in the future.

Unless Chen Yong, like Lu Yuan, a good person, became complacent after getting third place, not only only coming to Song Academy to practice the Five Animal Fist once a day, but also leaving directly after eating the free meat.

But that was obviously impossible. Chen Yong practiced his skills more diligently than anyone else every day, otherwise he would not have been able to surpass Gu Ming, who had mastered the Five Animal Fist the day before.

"Brother Wu Yu and Brother Chen Pi did not disgrace the top three from last time. Some others may not have done so. However, I must thank him. If he hadn't been unable to endure the hardships of training, I probably wouldn't have been able to take third place!"

Chen Yong glanced at Lu Yuan with a half-smile and said without any hesitation.

"Brother Yong, congratulations! With free meat, you're sure to make rapid progress in the next ten days!"

Many people rushed forward to congratulate and flatter him, as if they all believed that third place was already in Chen Yong's grasp.

"Of course! With free meat to supplement my diet, I'm confident I can maintain five or even six training sessions a day without slacking off in the slightest. No one can take my third place in the next test!"

Chen Yong said proudly.

Lu Yuan didn't cherish this free opportunity, but he valued it like his own life and would never give it up.

As time went on, more and more people were tested.

As everyone expected, no one could surpass Chen Yong.

Just like last time, only Lu Yuan remained.

"What a pity! A-Yuan's strength is naturally greater than that of ordinary people. If he had trained properly these past ten days, he might have been able to hold onto third place!"

Chen Pi sighed softly, shaking his head inwardly.

"Ah Yuan, you absolutely mustn't let me down!"

Fang Chang was also staring at Lu Yuan with a slight frown.

"Is he trying to overtake everyone else and take third place again, since he was the last to be tested this time?"

"Impossible. Maybe he's just afraid of losing face and can only wait until the very end!"

Amid the crowd's discussion, Lu Yuan lifted his foot and walked directly to the 190-pound stone lock.

"No way, he's going to lift a 190-pound stone weight too?"

"He's overestimating himself. Even if he's naturally stronger than the average person, he's only been at Song Academy for a little over ten days. He certainly hasn't mastered the Five Animal Fist and has absolutely no chance of lifting this 190-pound stone lock!"

"I have a bad feeling. Could Chen Yong have taken third place again?"

Ignoring the comments and stares of the crowd, Lu Yuan reached out and grabbed the stone lock in front of him.

Although it still seemed more strenuous than Chenpi, he still managed to lift it above his head and held on for two breaths as well.

"Bang!"

As Lu Yuan threw the stone lock to the ground, the muffled thud seemed to strike directly into everyone's hearts.

"He actually did it again!"

"Chen Yong has been proven wrong again. This guy is so cunning. Although he acts like a lazy bum in front of us, he must have been secretly practicing until late at night when he got back. No wonder he's been so late lately, he's obviously been practicing very late."

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Lu Yuan calmly walked back into the crowd.

"You little brat... congratulations!"

Chen Pi pointed at Lu Yuan and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

Congratulations!

Lu Yuan simply smiled and offered no explanation.

"Damn it... damn it all..."

Chen Yong, standing to the side, had an extremely gloomy and unpleasant expression.

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