Free Web NovelChapter 185: Chapter 185: The Appearance of an Earth Rank Fighter _1
Wu Feipeng hummed in perplexion, his gaze towards Ye Ming also carrying a hint of strangeness.
"Ignorant junior, do you truly not know the disparity that comes with being Earth Rank?"
"Even if you possess strong internal energy, no matter how mighty your martial arts technique, in front of me, they are all insignificant!"
"The gap between you and me is like that of heaven and earth, it’s as difficult as ascending to the skies for you to defeat me! This is not just a difference in strength, but in mindset! Realm, do you understand?"
Ye Ming sneered coldly and shook his head, "I don’t understand, but once I reach Earth Rank, I naturally will."
Wu Feipeng laughed heartily and arrogantly said, "Afraid you won’t have that chance, boy. Since I’ve stepped onto the stage today, I’m here to cripple you!"
"The rules of the ring only say no killing, so don’t worry about your life. I won’t kill you, but I’ll beat you back to your original shape and strip away your arrogance!"
"Of course, to avoid others saying that I win with no honor, bullying a child, I’ll let you have one hand!"
True to his word, Wu Feipeng put his left hand behind his back, eliciting an outcry of shock from the crowd.
Everyone had witnessed Ye Ming’s strength, but it was unexpected that Wu Feipeng would disregard him to such an extent, even offering to fight with one hand tied before the battle.
This gesture seemed like Wu Feipeng being lenient towards the younger generation, but it was actually extremely shameless.
If he couldn’t beat Ye Ming, he could always use this as an excuse, claiming that Ye Ming only defeated his one hand.
If he won, he would trumpet his victory even more, saying Ye Ming couldn’t even beat one of his hands, using it to build his reputation.
Regardless of the outcome, this maneuver could preserve his own fame, a truly cunning ploy.
Elder Jiang Dachuan suddenly felt anxious, "Dad, what are you doing at a time like this, letting him have one hand? Hurry up and kill Ye Ming, I can’t stand it anymore!"
"Dad, do something!"
Just when Wu Feipeng was able to put Ye Ming in a tough spot, he pulled such a stunt at this critical moment, wasn’t he making a fool of himself?
If he failed to win, wouldn’t all the effort be in vain?
Jiang Long chuckled and said, "Your Uncle Wu hasn’t tasted defeat in many years, and he’s also a fighter who’s one step into Earth Rank, facing just a Ye Ming, do you really think he could be an opponent?"
"In doing things, one must keep calm and trust your Uncle Wu."
Jiang Dachuan sighed helplessly and could only suppress his restless emotions for the time being. free𝑤ebnovel.com
Ye Ming looked at his opponent, a disdainful smile appearing on his face.
"Elder Wu, you’re using this tactic against me in our duel, it’s really making a mountain out of a molehill!"
"You let me have one hand, and even if I win, it won’t be with honor. Rather, let’s keep things fair."
After speaking, Ye Ming also put one hand behind his back, maintaining the same posture as Wu Feipeng.
This action once again caused an uproar among the audience.
It also infuriated Wu Feipeng.
"You brat, playing this move with me?" Wu Feipeng bellowed angrily. "In that case, prepare to die!"
Wu Feipeng stomped his foot, and his body instantly soared into the air.
Ye Ming let out a cold laugh and said, "I’m just expressing my respect for you. Don’t think that I’ll only be using one hand; I will still fight you with all my strength!"
With that, Ye Ming also stomped his foot and charged towards Wu Feipeng.
Earth Rank was the realm he desperately aspired to, a status that Ye Ming dreamt of achieving.
Having encountered a real Earth Rank Fighter, he certainly wouldn’t miss this opportunity to learn a thing or two.
There was only the muffled sound of a collision, as Wu Feipeng and Ye Ming’s fists met and immediately separated.
After landing, Wu Feipeng stumbled backward, staring at his own now-swollen palm in utter disbelief.
Not just his palm, his entire arm was numb from the shock, as if it were about to shatter.
"How is this possible, this simply can’t be!"
Wu Feipeng shook his arm, and after some pain had subsided, he launched another attack at Ye Ming.
Ye Ming said what he did and absolutely did not hold back against him.
The first punch was merely a test, and after it, Ye Ming roughly gauged Wu Feipeng’s strength – he was eager for success, forcing himself into the Earth Rank, but his foundation was not very solid. ƒrēewebnovel.com
In other words, he was in over his head, biting off more than he could chew.
So, for the upcoming battle, Ye Ming was confident.
"Earth Rank Fighter, that’s all there is to it," Ye Ming said, with a cold light flashing in his eyes as he infused all his strength into his arm.
This time, the clash of fists did not produce the usual sound, but instead, a crisp "crack."
At the moment their fists touched, Wu Feipeng’s elbow joint buckled at an unnatural ninety-degree angle.
It was so painful to look at it made one cringe.
"Ah!"
Wu Feipeng screamed, hurriedly clutching his arm, lying on the ground and howling in agony.
The arrogance from moments before was gone; Wu Feipeng’s face only showed a twisted expression, now with tears from the pain.
After all, such an angle of fracture was almost unbearable to endure.
Ye Ming was completely unharmed, not even out of breath, and humbly said, "Elder Wu, I am truly sorry. Had I known it would end like this, I should’ve been respectful of my elders and held back a little strength!"
"Had you not restricted the use of one hand, perhaps I might not have been your match."
His words were laced with mockery, but by then, Wu Feipeng was in no position to notice, as the excruciating pain almost caused him to lose consciousness.
Although the outcome looked cruel, Ye Ming had not broken any rules.
The rule of the arena was simple: as long as there is no fatality, it is permitted.
Therefore, the referee immediately announced Ye Ming as the victor.
In the stands, Xu Lele had forgotten to cheer, frozen in place. She could never have imagined that Ye Ming could be so powerful. Wu Feipeng’s realm was higher than that of her family’s Elder Wang, so did that mean... Elder Wang was no match for him?
The last time they met, Elder Wang was still praising him. It hadn’t been long since, and now Elder Wang was no longer in a position to praise him anymore.
As expected, Elder Wang sitting behind Xu Lele had a stupefied expression, not knowing what to say. Thinking back to when he had been overbearing and wanting to educate Ye Ming, now seeing Ye Ming’s performance, he felt nothing but shame.
"It’s enough, it seems I truly am old. This young man... he is beyond my comprehension."
On the other hand, Wang Yating’s eyes gradually began to twinkle, a slight smile visible at the corners of her mouth, almost imperceptible.
"Defeating an Earth Rank Fighter with two punches is indeed beyond my expectation. Such a man being the Chief Instructor of the Falcon Squad is just barely adequate."
"However, if that’s all he has, it is still far from enough. Ye Ming, whatever strength you have, show it all to me!"
She mused to herself, her gaze continually sweeping over Ye Ming.
