Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 564: Chapter 562: 5 vs 7 [First Update]

”The first rule, obey!”

Zhang Meng’s words served as a reminder to Duan Yue — to make clear who was the boss and not bring that Jianghu aura around Young Master Bu.

You can have the aura of Jianghu, but only if the Young Master allows it!

Upon hearing Zhang Meng’s words, Duan Yue’s face still looked somewhat displeased.

However, he still stepped back two paces.

This proved that he acknowledged Zhang Meng’s words.

But, acknowledgment aside, what he acknowledged were Zhang Meng’s words, not his strength.

At a glance, it was evident that Zhang Meng was from a military background, and those from the military prioritize survival.

If this were the first round, he genuinely didn’t dare claim he could defeat Zhang Meng.

But this was a martial contest, a head-on confrontation!

This sort of contest was something completely different from the first round!

He stood by, ready to come to the rescue at any moment.

Since Duan Yue was prepared for this, White Beard was even more so; looking at Zhang Meng, a disdainful smile appeared in his eyes.

”Young man, step down. This is not your time to step up. Losing face isn’t a big deal, but losing your life would be unfortunate.”

White Beard’s tone was filled with scorn for Zhang Meng.

”I don’t like to waste words. Come on. Say your piece after you’ve defeated me.”

Zhang Meng adopted a fighting stance, his whole body brimming with True Qi.

Zhang Meng, already muscular, now shone with a brilliance akin to marble.

He considered in his mind, should he not hit the Young Master too hard, maybe start with five parts of his strength?

This wasn’t disrespect, but carrying out the Young Master’s order.

”Big talk for someone using External Martial Arts! Hard Qi Gong? From the military?”

White Beard appeared to be evaluating an artwork, his gaze sweeping up and down Zhang Meng’s body, eyes filled with critical scrutiny: ”Well trained, looks solid enough.”

Then he shifted his tone: ”However, young man, you should know that things like Hard Qi Gong and military boxing in the military are all derived from integrating various Jianghu boxing styles and then simplifying them.”

”Simplification has its advantages, such as quick mastery and the ability to exert considerable power in a short time. But it also has significant problems—mainly, lacking staying power.”

”You seem to have broken through that limitation, but this doesn’t mean you can compete with authentic Ancient Boxing Skill!”

White Beard was still brimming with confidence, not in a hurry, even taking the time to lecture Zhang Meng.

”If you keep talking nonsense, I’m going to make the first move.”

A hint of impatience appeared in Zhang Meng’s eyes.

The opponent was an elder, and he did have a certain level of respect for him originally, but this was becoming too much!

”Look at you, getting anxious! One can’t eat hot tofu in haste!”

White Beard said with a deep and meaningful tone.

Duan Yue watched this scene, his worry deepening.

The battle had already begun from the moment the young man became impatient; he was already at a disadvantage!

In a fight between masters, victory or defeat often hangs on a split second!

It seemed that, for all his apparent anger, the old fox’s practical experience was indeed vast!

The next move, this old fox would surely strike like thunder!

He tensed his body, just in case!

”Then I won’t be polite anymore!”

Zhang Meng really had become impatient!

With a shudder of his body, he walked towards White Beard with big strides.

Indeed, he walked, not charged or ran, just walked with big strides!

As he moved, a vast pressure swept over White Beard!

This made White Beard raise his eyebrows — it looked like he had indeed underestimated his opponent!

However, he was still unafraid.

In a moment, Zhang Meng arrived at White Beard’s side, and without any fancy moves, he threw a punch!

His fists, like sledgehammers, swung down on White Beard’s head and face!

The most straightforward moves often bring about the best results.

Just like now, White Beard didn’t bother to dodge at all. He stared at Zhang Meng’s punch and threw his own punch directly at it!

He wanted to determine the victory with a single punch, to thoroughly crush this younger generation!

”Bang!”

In an instant, the two powerful fists collided!

A wave of invisible pressure spread outwards!

All the martial artists watching widened their eyes at this scene!

Could it be, a tie!?

Duan Yue was indeed the strongest among them, there was no doubt about that!

And it was well known that Duan Yue was somewhat apprehensive of the elderly White Beard!

By contrast, the young man Zhang Meng, clearly with a military background, was the least liked by everyone!

It’s the disdain chain, there’s no helping it, martial artists naturally held a sense of superiority over those from the military, especially those who had become bodyguards.

They considered themselves cultivated prodigies, whereas the military was just producing products on an assembly line!

However!

The young man they least favored ended up fighting to a draw with the strongest, White Beard!

How could this not shock them, how could this not terrify them!

Are the young people of this era so powerful?!

Zhang Meng was also weighing his options inwardly—It seems that using fifty percent of my strength is indeed too little!

At this moment.

White Beard spoke as well, ”Young man, not bad at all! Truly impressive, to withstand my seventy percent strength!”

He too was extremely shocked in his heart!

He held back not out of respect for the young but out of habit.

After all, this wasn’t kids playing house; if one didn’t hold back, and the opponent changed tactics, it would be easy to be caught off guard!

Victory or defeat often hinged on a split second!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Meng couldn’t help but smile.

Heh, not bad!

The opponent at seventy percent strength, and oneself at fifty percent, wouldn’t that mean using eighty percent would be enough to contend with him!

Not bad, not bad!

In this way, he could complete Young Master’s mission!

At this point, the preliminary probing attacks between the two had come to an end!

Zhang Meng secretly raised his strength to eighty percent.

And White Beard had completely swept away the contempt in his heart.

He truly started to take Zhang Meng seriously!

However, he didn’t increase his strength; he felt seventy percent was enough. Still, he began to prepare his techniques for the next moves!

No more clashing head on!

”Ha, take this!”

This time White Beard chose to attack first, charging and striking fiercely at Zhang Meng!

Seeing his move, others might not feel much, but Duan Yue’s whole body broke out in goosebumps!

It was that technique!

He recognized this technique, with thirty-two variations, anyone not familiar with it, unless truly overpowering in strength, would be hit by the subsequent changes!

The young man was truly in danger!

Zhang Meng didn’t think too much and still threw a solid punch directly!

”Bang!”

The two once again collided!

However!

What happened next caught everyone by surprise!

Hmm, this included Zhang Meng himself!

What the heck!?