Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

Chapter 490: Chapter 214: Enveloping Sword Momentum, Top Three in the Provincial Examination

Chu Lingguang remained calm, but surprise flickered across his face when he saw the number on the Wooden Token. Simultaneously, several Spiritual Sense Fluctuations washed over him.

Chu Lingguang made no attempt to hide it, turning the Wooden Token over for everyone to see clearly.

On it was written the number "1," which meant Chu Lingguang’s opponent was Hu Yuanwu.

"Hahaha!"

Hu Yuanwu couldn’t help but laugh out loud when he saw his opponent was Chu Lingguang.

Their eyes met. Hu Yuanwu rubbed his hands together eagerly and stepped forward first. He cupped his fist toward Chu Lingguang. "Let’s see what you’ve got."

"After you."

Chu Lingguang couldn’t avoid it, nor did he want to. They were the first to step into the fighting ring.

He was somewhat confused. ’Why is this guy targeting me? He deliberately crippled Lin Yuanfu, and it felt like it was aimed at me. I have no idea how I could have offended him.’

’There were rumors that I went easy during the Fist Technique event, which made Hu Yuanwu feel his first-place title was a sham, and that’s why he’s going after me. But I don’t think he’s that crazy.’

"Do you know why I’m targeting you?"

But once they were inside the fighting ring, Hu Yuanwu asked him that very question.

"Because of Miss Zhang?"

Chu Lingguang gave it some serious thought. ’I have no history with Hu Yuanwu. His aggression might be over a woman. I remember Zhang Tao tried to recruit me, an idea I decisively rejected with my spear. Maybe this guy wants to get payback on Zhang Yan’s behalf.’

’After all, Zhang Yan has a powerful background, is famous throughout Qiling Prefecture, and is as beautiful as a flower. It wouldn’t be surprising if Hu Yuanwu had a crush on her.’

"No, it’s because of Yan Zhen."

Hu Yuanwu shook his head, explaining, "Yan Zhen made a pact with you to see this through to the end. He only sees you as a rival and pays me no mind. Everyone wants the title of Jie Yuan, but it’s not a prize for just anyone. That applies to Yan Zhen, and it applies to you."

"I see."

It dawned on Chu Lingguang. ’Now I remember. In the last Martial Arts Examination in Jin City, Yan Zhen took first place and Hu Yuanwu took second. Then, this guy disappeared for four years to train somewhere.’

’Knowing his personality, he must have returned obsessed with defeating Yan and snatching the Jie Yuan title to avenge his past humiliation. But then he discovers Yan has completely forgotten about him. It’s no wonder he’s filled with righteous indignation and decided to target me instead.’

Still, Chu Lingguang found the situation a bit absurd. He said, "Yan has lofty goals. He never considered either of us to be his rival. You’ve misunderstood him."

"I don’t care how lofty his goals are. First, I’m going to cripple you."

"ROAR!"

Hu Yuanwu had no intention of wasting more words with Chu Lingguang. He wore a pair of Iron Fists and charged like a ferocious tiger. A single punch seemed to shake all of Kyushu, its furious power unleashing everything from within his Dantian.

The sheer force of the punch left everyone breathless.

"CLANG!"

Chu Lingguang swung his Long Spear in a swift, horizontal arc, striking Hu Yuanwu’s fist squarely.

"WHOOSH!"

Chu Lingguang was sent flying backward, nearly knocked out of the sand-covered arena.

"WOAH!"

The entire crowd was stunned. Everyone wore expressions of horror, not expecting a single punch from Hu Yuanwu to be so devastating. Had he used his full power from the start, they feared the Government Soldiers and the other contestants in his group would have had their organs pulped by that one blow.

The Lightning Spear in Chu Lingguang’s hand vibrated violently.

Focusing his powerful Perception Power, he realized Hu Yuanwu’s punch had drawn upon his Elixir Field Power—the power of a great elephant. The man’s Qi Power was greater than his own.

"Stop running!"

Hu Yuanwu charged at Chu Lingguang again.

"Fine!"

Chu Lingguang executed the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear—the sixth level, Swallow. Hu Yuanwu felt his vision plunge into darkness, but his fist tore through the illusion, landing a solid blow on the tip of Chu Lingguang’s spear.

A terrifying impact sent Chu Lingguang sliding backward.

’Profound Iron Fist Gloves,’ Chu Lingguang thought, alarmed. ’I can’t compete with his Qi Power head-on.’

Seeing Hu Yuanwu charge again, Chu Lingguang freely switched between the six levels of the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear. He remained mobile, defending and evading rather than meeting Hu Yuanwu’s attacks directly.

But Hu Yuanwu gave him no quarter.

With his overwhelming Qi Power, he unleashed a continuous flurry of punches. The heavy blows hammered against Chu Lingguang’s Lightning Spear, the powerful impacts slowing him down considerably.

"ROAR!"

He found an opening and threw a devastating punch at Chu Lingguang’s chest.

It was too late for Chu Lingguang to retreat.

’Once his Fist Technique breaks through my spear’s defense, I’ll be at a disadvantage in close quarters.’ Faced with Hu Yuanwu’s overwhelmingly ferocious punch, Chu Lingguang had to act.

He thrust his Long Spear into the sand, using the shaft to block the incoming fist.

The Lightning Spear bent under the force.

Hu Yuanwu’s fist was about to break through. Just then, a Spear Intent Fluctuation radiated from the spear’s shaft. Hu Yuanwu roared, his fist pressing forward. The Spear Intent Fragment condensed on his Profound Iron Fist Glove, yet it actually showed signs of being shattered.

It was then that Chu Lingguang realized something. ’Even though I’ve awakened Spear Intent and have it under control, I haven’t yet unleashed its true power.’

’I still need to evolve.’

As Hu Yuanwu’s fist was about to shatter his defense and strike his chest, Chu Lingguang shot his own left fist toward Hu Yuanwu’s face.

But Hu Yuanwu just grinned, reaching out with his left palm to catch Chu Lingguang’s fist. The Profound Iron Fist Gloves he wore were priceless. Combined with the power of the great elephant from his Dantian, he was confident he could crush Chu Lingguang’s fist, even if it was protected by a Qi Power Gang Shield.

"Ngh!"

However, before he could make contact with Chu Lingguang’s fist, a sharp pain flared in his chest.

’Flesh and Blood Divine Abilities?’ he exclaimed inwardly.

Though he despised Chu Lingguang, he had secretly investigated him thoroughly. He knew all about his Spear Intent and Flesh and Blood Divine Abilities. In fact, he’d even seen Chu Lingguang use his Flesh and Blood Divine Power during the Fist Technique competition.