The Martial Saint rose to power starting as a substitute bridegroom.

Chapter 51 Accident

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Yichen had already moved!

With a sudden stomp of his right foot, the bluestone brick beneath his feet cracked with a spiderweb-like pattern, and he transformed into a blur, rushing straight towards Lu Qing with a terrifying whooshing sound!

fast!

too fast!

Lu Qing's pupils contracted sharply, and before his arms could be fully raised, an iron fist slammed into his chest.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, Lu Qing was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground three zhang away. His back slid half a zhang across the stone bricks, leaving a shocking trail of blood between the bricks.

My chest heaved with blood and qi, a sweet taste rose in my throat, and a metallic taste of blood rushed into my nasal cavity.

He didn't even see how Xiao Yichen threw the punch.

"Can't even stand still?" Xiao Yichen stood still, too lazy to even give chase, looking down at his right wrist guard, his tone icy, "With your pathetic skills, you think you're worthy to stand before me?"

Xiao Yichen once again provoked Lu Qing with words, aiming to prevent Lu Qing from admitting defeat.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

A collective gasp and whispers filled the stands.

"The difference is just too big!"

"As expected, how can the disciples of a rural martial arts club compare to the direct descendants of the Tianlong Martial Arts Academy?"

"It's over, Lu Qing should just admit defeat."

Lin Chong suddenly stood up and shouted hoarsely into the arena once again, "Lu Qing, admit defeat! Don't act rashly, there's always next time!"

His voice was hoarse with anxiety.

Lu Qing knelt on one knee, supported himself on the ground with his right hand, and pushed himself up again.

He wouldn't listen.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his dark eyes showing no sign of backing down, but instead shining with an almost obsessive light.

Admit defeat?

He forced out two words through gritted teeth: "Again!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Qing shouted and lunged forward with all his might.

Rising Dragon Fist.

His right fist rose like a dragon's head, carrying all his strength as it slammed towards Xiao Yichen's face.

This punch was imbued with all his dignity and resentment.

Facing the incoming punch, Xiao Yichen didn't even try to dodge.

Seeing that Lu Qing had fallen for the trap, the mocking smile on his lips deepened. He slowly raised his right hand, spread his fingers, and casually grabbed Lu Qing's fist.

"Click."

A crisp cracking sound came from Lu Qing's knuckles.

Lu Qing's face turned deathly pale instantly, and excruciating pain spread from his right hand to his entire arm.

He endured the pain, his left hand transformed into a claw, and he viciously tore at Xiao Yichen's throat.

Azure Dragon Exploration.

"A trivial skill!"

Xiao Yichen dodged to the side, and Lu Qing's claw grazed his neck. At the same time, Xiao Yichen twisted the hand that was gripping Lu Qing's right fist.

"what!"

An uncontrollable scream burst from Lu Qing's throat as his right arm was twisted into a pretzel shape, and his shoulder joint dislocated with a "crack," hanging limply to the side.

Before he could even catch his breath, Xiao Yichen's knee had already slammed into his abdomen.

"puff--"

A mouthful of blood gushed from Lu Qing's mouth, his body arched upwards, his feet half a foot off the ground, his vision went black, and his ears were ringing.

It felt as if my internal organs were being ripped apart, and excruciating pain swept over me like a tidal wave.

Xiao Yichen released his grip, and Lu Qing fell to the ground like a lump of mud.

"I told you," Xiao Yichen looked down at Lu Qing, his voice full of mockery, "that fists and feet have no eyes, be careful not to lose your life."

Lin Chong swayed, his voice even carrying a hint of pleading, "Lu Qing, just admit defeat!!"

On the stands, the other disciples of the Green Ox Martial Arts Society had already turned pale, and some even turned their heads away in unbearable pain.

Lu Qing lay on the cold ground, his whole body aching.

Countless voices exploded in my mind: mockery, pity, sighs, and sneers.

But he cannot fall here.

He's still alive, he's still breathing, he can stand up again!

The salty, metallic taste of blood seeped from his shattered molars. Lu Qing used his left hand to support himself on the ground, his body trembling violently, as he slowly, inch by inch, climbed back up.

The smile on Xiao Yichen's face finally disappeared.

Instead, a chilling killing intent emanated from it.

"act recklessly."

He slowly raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly curved into the shape of a dragon's claw.

A visible surge of energy began to gather in his palm, and the air seemed to freeze, as if the wind in the stands had stopped for a moment.

"Flying Dragon Fist Ultimate Move - Dragon Devours the Nine Heavens!"

The moment the words fell, Xiao Yichen's figure transformed into a streak of light, his five fingers striking Lu Qing's spine with earth-shattering force.

boom--!

Everyone covered their eyes.

Lu Qing's body was sent flying through the air by the punch, and his spine broke one by one with a series of cracking sounds.

Bang!

Lu Qing's body crashed onto the edge of the ring, kicking up a cloud of dust.

He lay on his back, his limbs outstretched at an odd angle, completely still.

Dark red blood was still slowly seeping from his mouth and nose, flowing down his cheeks and soaking into the cracks in the stone bricks beneath him.

Those eyes, which had been burning with fierce fire, were now wide open, their pupils dilated, and all their luster gone.

Like a lamp that has been completely extinguished.

"Tianlong Martial Arts School, Xiao Yichen wins!" The official's emotionless voice rang out.

The entire place was deathly silent for a full three breaths.

Then came a tidal wave of gasps and uproar.

"Heavens—Tianlong Martial Arts School went way too far!"

"Tianlong Martial Arts School and Qingniu Martial Arts Society are old enemies, no wonder Xiao Yichen showed no mercy. This has only deepened their feud!"

"W-What is this? The Flying Dragon Fist's ultimate technique can really shatter a person's meridians?"

"Look at Lu Qing! He... he seems to be completely still!"

"What a waste of Lu Qing's talent!"

"Whose fault is it? We clearly had a chance to give up and leave the game just now."

"Lin Chong has really messed up this time. I think the Green Ox Martial Arts Society is finished."

"In the history of the Green Ox Martial Arts Club, no one has ever won even one match in the ranking competition. I don't think Lin Chong can train any good disciples either."

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The members of the Green Ox Martial Arts Society had already rushed into the arena in a frenzy.

"Quickly, someone get him on a stretcher!"

Lin Chong put his hands on Lu Qing's shoulders and pulled her into his arms, his hoarse voice almost a roar.

puff-

He felt a tightness in his chest and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

The hopes of the Green Ox Martial Arts Society have been shattered.

"Child, didn't I tell you to admit defeat...?"

""

A wisp of mist instantly blurred my vision.

Suddenly, the world spun around him, and he felt everything go black before he fainted.

"Teacher Lin!"

"Teacher Lin!"

The disciples were in a flurry of activity.

It took Lin Chong a while to recover, his face pale. "I'm fine."

Lu Qing's eyes opened slightly, her voice faltering, "I...can't...give up..."

I... still need to fight...

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Li Yuan's heart stirred.

There was an inevitability to Lu Qing's current fate.

Tianlong Martial Arts School was already at odds with Qingniu Martial Arts Society, and it was also close to the Business Alliance, while the Business Alliance and the Qian family were already at odds.

Lu Qing will ultimately be considered a member of the Qian family, even though he has been abandoned by them in reality.

Then there's that thing about the black market auctions...

He told himself that although Lu Qing had his reasons, he must not follow in Lu Qing's footsteps.

In the future, one should not be too outspoken or aggressive in one's actions.

If we are also targeted by a force with ulterior motives, it may bring unnecessary trouble.

He took a deep breath.

In the upcoming competition, we'll have to play it by ear.

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