Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 160: Chapter 41: One Man Stops the Bout

[Iron Bone Skill: Perfection]

[Water Cloud Palm: Limit Breaking]

[Title: All the Way Black (Unsettled Heaven and Earth, you and I are both dark horses. Wearing this title, martial comprehension and perception are enhanced in the night)]

[Life Chart: Natural Progress: Extreme Martial Arts First Realm, Perseverance, Natural Progress, Unstoppable, No Bottleneck Problem.]

Although he did not successfully merge the Clear Wind Palm and Water Cloud Palm, he took a step further beyond perfection.

He doesn’t know how much the power of the limit-breaking Clear Wind Palm and Water Cloud Palm has increased compared to perfection since he has no point of reference.

But Lin Chen can assert one thing: very strong!

The speed and pleasure of the Qi Blood flow when striking are something the perfection stage never had.

The Clear Wind Palm and Water Cloud Palm at the perfection level can exert ten times one’s own strength.

How many times the strength the limit-breaking stage can exert, Lin Chen is uncertain, but even if it’s just increased by one fold, with his Qi Blood values, the boost in power will be extremely terrifying.

Seeing Lin Chen allowing himself to gather momentum, Zhang Qi’s eyes showed a hint of delight, but the next moment this delight turned into anger.

Lin Chen couldn’t possibly be unaware of the Tiger Roar Fist he practiced; he must understand the terrifying power of the Tiger Roar Fist’s buildup, yet he still lets him gather power, a blatant act of contempt towards him.

”Lin Chen, I’ll make you realize that your so-called perfected Clear Wind Palm is nothing before my Tiger Roar Fist!”

Roar!

A zhang away from Lin Chen, Zhang Qi finally moved, leaping up like a ferocious tiger, his eyes filled with ferocity, and when he swung his fist, it carried the sound of a tiger’s roar, causing ear drums to ache.

The Great Success of the Tiger Roar Fist, combined with Zhang Qi’s peak buildup, cut through the air with a tearing sound.

The eyes of everyone present were now on Lin Chen, eager to see how he would withstand Zhang Qi’s punch.

Lin Chen’s expression remained calm, unaffected by Zhang Qi’s punch, waiting until Zhang Qi’s fist came close, then he raised his right hand and slowly pushed out a palm.

At the moment Lin Chen raised his hand, the Director of the Martial Affairs Department in the audience had a flash of surprise in his eyes.

Seeing Lin Chen so careless, many people wore mocking smiles, especially the students from Yanshan County, who were already prepared for the ridicule after Lin Chen’s eventual defeat.

The old tradition of Yanshan County—though instructed to remain reserved before heading to the Prefecture City by the Hall Master—now all considerations were thrown aside in this battle.

Clap!

Palm and fist collide!

Zhang Qi’s pupils suddenly constricted, his expression drastically changed as if encountering something unbelievable. He felt as though this punch hit an iron slab, and the rebounding force caused his Qi Blood to surge.

If it were just the surging Qi Blood, it wouldn’t render him so color-changed, but the terrifying force that followed the rebound, like crashing waves, poured from Lin Chen’s palm.

Can’t... can’t stop it!

In the shocked eyes of everyone present, Zhang Qi’s body was sent flying backward.

This can’t be possible?

Countless people shouted out in shock at this moment; the top students from various counties no longer had the mindset of being mere spectators, their gaze fixed on Lin Chen.

Most of the students were puzzled; they hadn’t even processed what happened.

All they knew was that in a split second, Zhang Qi leapt up and, before even landing, punched towards Lin Chen, then Lin Chen raised his palm to strike, and then Zhang Qi was sent flying away.

Everything happened too fast, so fast that they couldn’t react.

”Good!”

Su Lingchuan on the viewing platform suddenly shouted.

Lin Chen, indeed, did not disappoint him.

This shout made other Grade-Entering Powerhouses around turn strange, but considering Lin Chen’s recent display of strength, they could understand Su Lingchuan’s reaction.

If they were Su Lingchuan, having such a genius student in their jurisdiction, they would be just as excited.

Su Lingchuan is not someone who repays grievances with virtue. The more Zhang Wangshan ridiculed him before, the sharper his retort would be now.

”Lin Chen is too inconsiderate. How could he not leave some dignity for the students of Yanshan County? He should have let Zhang Qi last for at least three moves. It’s my fault for inadequate guidance; please don’t blame me, Senior Brother Zhang.”

Zhang Wangshan’s face darkened, sitting in his seat without a word.

”No matter what, they are students under Raozhou Prefecture. When stepping out, people will only know they come from Raozhou Prefecture and not specifically Poyang County or Yanshan County. Born of the same root, Lin Chen... was still inappropriate.”

”Alas, but one can’t blame Lin Chen. Perhaps you all aren’t aware, but Lin Chen comes from an ordinary background and may not be as refined in conduct as other students. I hope you can understand, Senior Brother Zhang.”

Su Lingchuan’s continuous remarks left the other directors from the Martial Affairs Office with just one thought: Junior Brother Su’s behavior is exactly like a villain gaining success.

”Shut up!”

Finally, Qiu Rufeng could no longer stand it and glared him down.

When his teacher spoke in reprimand, Su Lingchuan unwillingly fell silent, though with an expression still savoring the taste.

...

”I knew it!”

On the Poyang County side, Fu Ang shouted, ”I knew once Senior Brother Lin said the opponent’s strength was not below his, Senior Brother Lin was bound to win.”

Fu Jingya and the others, initially immersed in the shock of Lin Chen defeating Zhang Qi with just one palm, were startled awake by Fu Ang’s shout and turned their eyes towards him.

”Heh heh, you don’t know, but Senior Brother Lin used to have a catchphrase in the Martial Arts Garden...”

Not daring to keep it a mystery with everyone’s gaze, including several Hall Masters, on him, Fu Ang relayed the words Lin Chen once said about comparing the strength of opponents in the Martial Arts Garden.