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Chapter 82 Zhang Mingde: You used hidden strength?! How is that possible?! (Second update, please subscribe)

Zheng Xuan replied, "That's normal. Usually, defeated opponents hate me. If he hates me, then you brothers probably hate me too."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingde's gaze sharpened, and a murderous aura surged forth as he said, "Heh, what arrogance! I broke both of Chen Shouyi's legs and the major tendon in his right hand; he'll probably never be able to practice martial arts again. You want me to give you the same treatment?"

Zheng Xuan chuckled upon hearing this and said, "If you have those skills, then you should try."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingde immediately adopted the stance of Bajiquan.

Seeing this, Zheng Xuan snorted coldly and said, "Heh, in the end, we still need to use our Bajiquan skills. Didn't you switch to Bagua School? Why didn't Bagua School teach you any real skills?"

"You're quick-witted, but I'll knock your teeth out first."

As he spoke, Zhang Mingde launched a direct attack, rushing towards Zheng Xuan with quick, shuffling steps, using a slippery, sliding approach.

This footwork is fragmented yet stable, using subtle movements to shift the center of gravity. It is a steady and methodical approach. Zhang Mingde believed that his strength far surpassed Zheng Xuan's, so the best way to defeat a weaker opponent was to play steadily and methodically, relying on stability rather than unconventional tactics.

Since there's no time limit, we can slowly wear Zheng Xuan down until he's exhausted, then we can give him a good beating.

Upon seeing Zhang Mingde's move, Zheng Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly. He thought to himself, "If you want to fight me slowly, then I'll fight you quickly." With that thought, Zheng Xuan stomped his foot and began to strike. As soon as Zheng Xuan stepped out, a shockwave immediately reverberated through the arena.

Using the recoil, Zheng Xuan attacked Zhang Mingde directly, starting with the Yama Three Points Hand. The first hand was a punch aimed directly at Zhang Mingde's eyes, the second hand was a palm strike aimed at his throat, and the third hand was a palm strike aimed at his temples.

All three moves were deadly, showing no mercy whatsoever. Seeing this, Zhang Mingde smiled mockingly: "Heh, the Yama's Three-Point Hand, this move might work on others, but it's useless against me."

Thinking it over, he raised his hand to block, while secretly adding internal force to his palm.

You dare to launch a preemptive attack when I'm using obvious force against subtle force? You're simply courting death! Today, I'll show you the difference between us.

Thinking it over, he raised his hand to block, and at the same time he was ready. As long as he could knock Zheng Xuan back a step, he would immediately follow up with the killing move, Eight Extremes Collapse, to cripple his fighting ability first.

On the high platform where the battle was being observed, Commander Zhao said, "Song Jin'ao's apprentice is quite fierce, daring to launch a preemptive attack. By the way, what's this kid's name again?"

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Sun, who was standing nearby, said, "Call him Zheng Xuan."

"Tell me, how many moves can he withstand from Zhang Mingde?"

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Sun said, "I think three or five moves is the most I can manage."

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Upon hearing this, Commander Zhao looked at Gong Ying and asked, "Master Gong, what do you think?"

Gong Ying said, "Bajiquan emphasizes using strength against strength, and is powerful and fierce. Zheng Xuan fought my disciple Zhang Mingliang in the first round. Zhang Mingliang said that he has a killing move, the 'Standing Cannon' which contains three layers of force."

"This move is very strong, but if the opponent is tougher than him, it's easy to lose. I think it'll be within ten moves."

Upon hearing this, Commander Zhao said, "Master Gong is indeed insightful. However, your disciple went a bit too far. Did he cripple Song Jin'ao as well?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Ying remained expressionless and said, "In a martial arts competition, fists and feet have no eyes, and I can't control that."

Upon hearing this, General Zhao said, "It's quite tragic that Master Song's entire family is now crippled."

As they chatted and laughed, Commander Zhao looked at Wei Daye and asked, "Your Excellency, what do you think of our competition?"

Wei Daye said, "It's very interesting, just as interesting as competing with our Western strongmen."

As he spoke, Wei Daye looked down and said, "Moreover, I am quite interested in that Master Song you mentioned. According to our investigation, the church case last year seems to be related to him."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jie turned to Wei Daye and said, "Consul, this matter has been over for so long, why are you still bringing up old grievances? We still have dozens of people whose grievances were not redressed because they were used as guinea pigs."

"Oh, Magistrate Liu, I was just saying it casually. Nobody holds grudges about things from the past, don't you think?"

As the group was talking, they heard Gong Ying hum in response!

Ok?

Everyone was stunned and looked at Gong Ying. Zhao Qianzong looked at Gong Ying and asked, "What's wrong, Master Gong?"

Gong Ying looked towards the arena and said, "Something's not right. That kid's been holding back. This... this is the technique of using hidden force!"

Gong Ying spoke, and everyone then realized what was happening and looked towards the arena.

Meanwhile, on the stage, Zhang Mingde reached out to block Zheng Xuan's Yama Three-Point Hand, but as soon as his hand touched him, his expression changed, and the next moment he seemed to be electrocuted, and he suddenly retreated.

He landed on the edge of the arena and suddenly shook his hand. Anyone with good eyesight could see that his hand was trembling, which was due to the bone-piercing force from Zheng Xuan.

"Huh~"

Song Jin'ao, who was constantly observing the arena, couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation when he saw the two exchange blows.

Seeing this, Chunping asked, "What's wrong, Master?"

After his initial shock subsided, Song Jin'ao's lips curled into a smile as he said, "When did this kid reach the Dark Force realm? He really doesn't show off at all; even I, his master, was kept in the dark."

Upon hearing this, Chunping looked at Song Jin'ao and said, "What? Who has entered the Dark Force realm, Junior Brother?"

Song Jin'ao nodded slightly. Chunping exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible? He's only been a disciple for a short time, and he doesn't have any tonics or spiritual items for advancement. How did he advance?"

Song Jin'ao shook his head and said, "I don't know, but I can't be wrong. That was a technique for generating internal force."

Upon hearing this, Chunping exclaimed, "If this is true, Junior Brother has been hiding it far too well!"

Meanwhile, on the arena, Zhang Mingde retreated to the edge, his face filled with horror. How could this be? How could he have entered the realm of internal energy? He had only been practicing martial arts for a year!

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Zhang Mingde looked incredulous, but his still numb and tingling hands kept reminding him that the opponent was definitely a Sequence Eight, a Dark Force martial artist!

As Zhang Mingde pondered this, a hint of apprehension flickered in his eyes.

Seeing Zhang Mingde's reaction, Zheng Xuan said calmly, "What's wrong? Weren't you very arrogant just now? Come on, keep going. I still prefer your unruly side."

Zhang Mingde said with a serious expression, "I didn't expect you to be so well-hidden. I really underestimated you."

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Upon hearing this, Zheng Xuan asked, "So you're going to admit defeat?"

Zhang Mingde chuckled upon hearing this and said, "What are you thinking? Admitting defeat? You think you can?"

At this point, Zhang Mingde abandoned his cautious approach and suddenly charged towards Zheng Xuan, launching a preemptive attack. He shouted, "You use internal force, and so do I! Why should I admit defeat? You'd better die!"

After saying that, he threw a punch at Zheng Xuan.