Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike.

"Junior brother, are you still going to take the martial arts championship?"

"Of course we'll take the exam! But this martial arts champion might be a little different from what the young emperor imagines," Li Xin said with a smile.

Cheng Feiyan lowered her head and thought for a moment, then smiled as well: "Indeed, I reckon the emperor must think that after my junior brother wins the title of martial arts champion, he will serve him."

Therefore, they will break the rules and pave the way for you in advance.

When he finally discovers that things aren't as he thought, I wonder if he'll be very disappointed?

"He'll be more than just disappointed. I think he'll want to kill Xin-ge'er. Haha..."

Wang Jingya laughed wildly, not at all ladylike.

Li Xin, however, felt that this was actually quite good.

Because he couldn't detect any reverence for the emperor in Wang Jingya and Cheng Feiyan's words.

……

Chapter 161 Ferocious Power

“Ryuichi, you really want Miyamoto Genzo to take action in the martial arts competition held by the Chinese?”

You should know that he is our last line of defense for our safety on this trip.

If anything were to happen to us, and we were to perish in the Chinese court, we would lose a weapon of the empire, and perhaps we would all be buried far from home.

"Lord Ito, in matters of state, your vision and foresight are far beyond our reach. However, in matters of war, please trust us this time."

Miyamoto Genzo's strength lay not in conquering cities and seizing territories, nor in winning or losing popular support. Rather, it lay in his intimidation and his ruthless killing.

Without shattering the delusions in the hearts of the Chinese people and without directly defeating the enemy, how can we possibly subdue these 400 million people?

"Lord Tsuchimikado, why don't you calculate the fate of the Qing Dynasty?"

Ito thought for a moment, but was still uneasy. He turned to look at an elderly man with white hair, wearing a wide robe and a pointed hat.

To be honest, he didn't really care about anything related to martial luck.

He believed that as long as he could dismantle the country from the top down and instill the idea of ​​Japan's strength in the hearts of all the people and scholars, he could achieve his goal.

Like a frog being slowly boiled in water, by the time the frog realizes something is wrong, it no longer has the strength to jump out of the pot.

In the long run, this is the most cost-effective option.

But the military doesn't think so.

They were aiming to achieve their goal in one decisive battle.

Aren't you afraid of eating too much at once and dying from overeating?

……

Tsuchimikado closed his eyes in deep thought, his fingers forming a hand seal.

The room fell silent, and the air seemed to grow cold.

The sunlight streamed through the window frame.

It was no longer bright and incandescent; instead, it had a strange, eerie blue hue.

Ito and Akashin Ryuichi straightened their backs, sitting upright and breathing very calmly.

He was afraid that if he breathed out too loudly, he would disturb Tsuchimikado's calculations.

Faintly, they heard hundreds of roars in their ears.

Listen carefully, but there's nothing there.

However, amidst the screams and wails, a layer of blood seemed to obscure their vision.

"Slightly auspicious, very inauspicious, the Xian hexagram signifies mountains collapsing and rivers splitting, an omen of destruction."

Tsuchimikado slowly spoke, and a shadowy figure shrank back behind him.

The sunlight through the window has returned to its normal warmth.

Ito and Ryuichi both breathed a sigh of relief.

Long Yi was overjoyed: "Thank you for your trouble, Lord Monroe. Lord Ito, it's decided then."

With Miyamoto Genzo taking action, Li Xin's martial arts skills and speed were completely useless.

In this martial arts competition, it is said that the Angus, the Huaqi, the Erman, and the Beixiong all played their trump cards.

They also wanted to seize the martial fortune and destroy the dragon vein.

The people they have to boast about must be quite remarkable.

With Xuanzang involved, we feel a little more at ease.

Long Yi raised his head slightly as he said this, and added, "Chinese martial arts do have their merits, especially their methods of controlling qi and blood and channeling power, which should not be underestimated."

However, their martial arts examinations tested archery, horsemanship, and strength. Even if a fighting arena was added, it would only be within a 20-foot range, making it impossible to dodge or run away, which would perfectly counter Li Xin's agility.

This time, I'll see how he manages to withstand an immortal body of steel forged by the power of demons and gods!

……

At the US diplomatic mission's residence, a large, fat man in military uniform poured himself a glass of blood-red liquor and said with a smile, "Rogge, as long as you can win this battle and defeat Li Xin..."

I will speak on your behalf to the general, and not only will that matter be dropped, but your future will be bright.

"Thank you, sir. I feel great after taking this potion; my strength is increasing very quickly."

Even if I live thirty years less, it doesn't matter. As long as you keep your promise, there was no reason for us to fail this time.

An arm with bulging muscles, like a tree root, gently picked up the wine glass and carefully drank it all in one gulp.

This man was 2.2 meters tall, with muscles bulging as if they were about to explode. His eyes were blood red, and he had several black and red fleshy growths on his neck and face, making him look extremely terrifying and ferocious.

As he put down his wine glass, his palm accidentally pressed against the marble table.

click...

The stone table cracked in several places, shattered into eight pieces, and collapsed to the ground.

"Sir, the increase in power is too rapid, and I'm still a little out of control."

"It's alright, the greater the power, the better. Let these Qing people see our technology."

"Rogge, I don't mind if you turn that arrogant Qing Chinese into mincemeat."

"Follow the order."

……

North Bear Embassy District.

A burly man, as thick as a bear, with disheveled hair, punched and kicked the steel wall repeatedly.

Sometimes it raises its head and roars, revealing its blood-dripping fangs.

The walls were covered with a dense array of fist and leg marks.

His hands and feet were completely unharmed.

"Not enough, still not enough, Solov, do you have any live ones? Send one over."

"coming."

With a soft laugh, a huge steel cage was pushed through the door, and inside a black bear roared, seemingly sensing danger.

"Lemon, this was hard to get, so take it easy."

However, they'll soon find you a good opponent to kill, to wipe them all out.

Let everyone know that our Deathmatch is the strongest.

"Alright, let me kill this big guy first. I've been hitting the wall for days and my bones are itching to get rid of it."

The burly man's eyes were filled with bloodlust.

Upon seeing the cage door open, the black bear rushed out.

He opened his mouth wide, chuckled, and went to meet him.

……

"The physical body is incredibly weak; only willpower can break through the final barrier..."

In the Germanic embassy district, a tall, thin figure reached out.

Facing the Xingyi Quan master who was charging at him frantically, he didn't move an inch, but simply straightened his chest and met him head-on.

bang...

A fist mark appeared on his military uniform.

His lifeless eyes showed no emotion whatsoever, and a hand shot out like lightning, piercing through the Xingyi Quan master's chest.

With a slight hook of his five fingers, he dug out the heart and began to devour it.

"kill……"

The man roared to the sky, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes remained indifferent.

……

"Frey, you have mastered the Knight's Breathing Technique to the third stage. After three enhancements, your physique far surpasses that of ordinary people."

Drink the [Holy Blood], and I will pray for you, helping you to break through the fourth level.

This Qing dynasty military examination only allows for victory, not defeat. Can you manage it?

“Your Excellency, you overestimate that child. Even now, as long as he doesn’t go into hiding, he’s no match for me.”

Moreover, going a step further, his body had undergone four enhancements.

I simply can't think of anyone in this world who could defeat me.

"Alright, the day of the duel will be in a week."

Don't worry about the exams or anything like that. Just kill Li Xin on the spot in front of the Qing emperor, officials, and the people of Beijing.

"I will personally recommend you for credit and allow you to recruit and form a knightly order."

"Yes, Your Excellency. My lord is above."

"My Lord is above."

……

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

Li Xin got up early in the morning, and not long after having breakfast, Zhuang Hongxiu came over with a bowl of medicine.

"Young master, please take your medicine first."

"So early?"

"That girl Xiaowan got up at dawn, and didn't sleep well last night because of this medicine."

She said that personally watching the fire could increase the medicine's potency by 10%, but I don't know if that's true.

"This girl."

Li Xin shook his head.

What Li Xiaowan said was certainly not a lie.

The first half of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic records many tips for better handling of medicinal materials, better control of heat, and of course, a slight enhancement of the medicinal effects.

Li Xin had also studied medicine. He not only read some medical books, but also spent a lot of effort learning and verifying them. Now he can be considered to have achieved some success in medical skills.

While it may not be considered the work of a renowned doctor, it certainly doesn't make him a quack.

He could do the decoction himself, but he really doesn't have that much time. It would be good if someone could help him.

He knew why even Li Xiaowan was taking preparations so seriously, not even wasting a single moment of the early morning.

……

"Has word already spread outside? Those foreign devils have launched another challenge?"

"Yes, the Northern Bear Man, Lai Meng, is the most ferocious. Zhang Ying, a master of Chaquan, was cut in two by three punches from him."