Free Web NovelChapter 85: Chapter 85: One Move
The Alliance was in an uproar.
A piece of news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Twelve Alliances.
Everyone was shocked, and a wave of commotion swept through the crowd.
Chen Xuan was dueling Zhou Tianyang today?
And the venue was the martial arts training ground?
Countless people were abuzz with excitement.
An unknown number of people began to converge on the training ground, all wanting to witness the most high-profile duel in the entire Alliance.
All sorts of discussions erupted frequently.
"Chen Xuan versus Zhou Tianyang? Isn’t this just shocking?"
"Who do you think will win?"
"It’s hard to say, really. Chen Xuan has the strength to kill Elder Li with his bare hands, but Zhou Tianyang has had an astonishing physique since he was a child and has also broken through to the Gang Energy realm. Zhou Tianyang’s Gang Energy is definitely stronger than Elder Li’s!"
"A clash of titans! This is definitely a clash of titans!"
"What clash of titans? I heard Zhou Tianyang said he’ll defeat Chen Xuan in twenty moves!"
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"It’s arrogant, sure, but Zhou Tianyang has the skill to back it up!"
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"Brother Yunfei, Chen Xuan is dueling Zhou Tianyang. Who do you think will win?"
A prodigy named Zhou Bang looked at Shen Yunfei in shock.
Shen Yunfei had been on the mission with Chen Xuan, so he surely knew Chen Xuan’s true capabilities.
"Heh."
Shen Yunfei laughed with contempt. "What skills does Zhou Tianyang have to dare compare himself to Senior Brother Chen? I suggest you take this chance to set up a betting pool. Set the odds at ten to one, bet everything on Senior Brother Chen winning, and I guarantee you’ll make a fortune."
"Chen Xuan can win?"
Zhou Bang’s eyes widened. "On what basis?"
"On what basis?"
Shen Yunfei looked disdainful. "On the basis that Senior Brother Chen is just built different!"
He had personally seen Chen Xuan defeat an expert from the Canglan Wang Clan in a single move!
’What does Zhou Tianyang amount to?’
’Could Zhou Tianyang defeat someone from the Canglan Wang Clan?’
’He’d probably fall to his knees the moment he saw them, right?’
’What right does he have to compare himself to Chen Xuan?’
"Built different?"
Zhou Bang looked stunned. "That’s a valid reason?"
"Place your bets! No more bets after this!"
Suddenly, a deafening shout came from the crowd ahead.
"Heh, someone’s already set up a betting pool."
Shen Yunfei chuckled. "It’s free silver. It’d be a waste not to take it!"
He took out his entire fortune and walked forward.
Yunxing was also excited. She borrowed money from everyone around her, gathered a thick stack of silver notes, and placed it all on the bet.
"I’m betting everything on Chen Xuan to win!"
A few of her close sisters chattered amongst themselves.
’Has Yunxing gone mad?’
’Even if you favor Chen Xuan, you can’t bet so much, can you?’
’Doesn’t she know how to be prudent and plan for the long term!’
The crowd roared.
In the very center of the training ground.
Two figures already stood silently, straight and motionless as a pair of spears.
To their right, a group of elders and the Alliance Leader had already taken their seats.
"So you’re Chen Xuan?"
Zhou Tianyang’s tone was light and full of confidence. "Two years ago, I was the king here. Two years later, still no one can challenge me. You won’t be an exception."
Chen Xuan couldn’t be bothered to even look at him.
He acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing.
His gaze went straight to the viewing stands. "Can we begin?"
Zhou Tianyang’s expression darkened. He glared at Chen Xuan and said grimly, "You piece of trash. I’ll defeat you in twenty moves!"
"One move."
Chen Xuan looked at Zhou Tianyang, his voice flat, as he held up a single finger.
"One move?"
A savage grin spread across Zhou Tianyang’s face. "Good, good, you’ve given me an idea. One move it is. I’ll crush you under my heel in a single move!"
On the viewing stands.
Seeing that most people had arrived, Alliance Leader Luo Hongtian smiled slightly and looked toward the arena. "I’ll say it again: this is a spar to first blood. No one is to take a life. Do you both understand?"
Chen Xuan and Zhou Tianyang both nodded lightly.
"Begin!"
Luo Hongtian smiled.
BOOM!
The moment his voice fell, a thick layer of Gang Qi erupted from Zhou Tianyang’s body. It surged violently, dazzlingly bright, dense and substantial, radiating waves of incomparably powerful energy.
It was as if he were cloaked in a layer of brilliant lightning.
A force like a surging tide pressed relentlessly toward Chen Xuan.
At the same time, the corner of Zhou Tianyang’s mouth curled into a grim smile. He walked forward step by step, the pressure emanating from him growing stronger and more intense, his eyes locked on Chen Xuan.
"I was originally going to play with you for a bit, let you save some face, but you refused my kindness. Don’t blame me for what comes next. You want to end this in one move? Fine, I’ll grant your wish!"
His body trembled as his Gang Qi surged like a tidal wave, as if an invisible dragon were rising behind him.
But just then!
RUMBLE!
Suddenly, an even more dazzling, even more terrifying layer of Gang Qi erupted from Chen Xuan.
The energy surged, carrying a world-shaking wave of power that crushed down on Zhou Tianyang like a volcanic eruption.
The Gang Qi protecting Zhou Tianyang’s body instantly disintegrated, its layers of power shattering and collapsing.
An immense aura made his eyes fill with terror, his scalp tingle, and his body feel an instantaneous, sharp pain.
"Gang... Gang Energy Third Layer?"
He cried out in horror as he looked at Chen Xuan.
’What kind of fucking joke is this?’
’How can this be?’
Even on the viewing stands, all the elders shot to their feet, sucking in a cold breath.
Every one of them was utterly incredulous.
Alliance Leader Luo Hongtian’s pupils contracted, his expression one of utter shock.
’Chen Xuan broke through?’
’Gang Energy Third Layer?’
"Elder Li, this is..."
Luo Hongtian snapped his head toward Li Changsheng.
"Chen Xuan was on an external mission. He survived a great disaster and was fortunate enough to obtain resources left behind by the heretics. He broke through in a daze."
Li Changsheng smiled faintly.
The hearts of the many elders were thrown into turmoil.
’He broke through in a daze?’
’But this breakthrough is just too outrageous!’
’Just how many benefits did he get?’
In the training ground.
Chen Xuan’s eyes were dark and his expression calm as he walked toward Zhou Tianyang step by step. The aura from his body was like an invisible Iron Fist, striking Zhou Tianyang’s heart again and again, bringing with it unimaginable pressure and horror.
"So, are you ready to kneel?"
"You... you..."
Zhou Tianyang’s face was aghast as he retreated again and again.
But he suddenly roared in anger.
’So what if he’s at the Gang Energy Third Layer?’
’I’ve been consuming rare medicines since I was a child. My physique is astounding. Even if he’s at the Third Layer, what does it matter?’ frёewebnoѵēl.com
’How can I know I’m weaker than Chen Xuan without fighting him myself?’
"To hell with you!"
He let out a furious roar, unwilling to admit defeat so easily. His body shot forward, gathering all his strength for a desperate strike at Chen Xuan.
He wanted to show everyone!
That he, Zhou Tianyang, feared no hardship or obstacle!
BOOM!
Chen Xuan threw a punch. His expression was cruel; the blow was fast, accurate, ruthless, and heavy. With terrifying power, like a meteor falling from the sky, his fist slammed into Zhou Tianyang’s face the instant he lunged.
CRACK!
A piercing scream echoed as blood sprayed through the air.
His entire face twisted and deformed at a speed visible to the naked eye. Then, with a BANG, he slammed face-first into the ground, the impact making the entire area tremble violently.
Countless shards of stone shot in all directions.
It was like a small earthquake.
A large crater three or four meters wide appeared underfoot.
Zhou Tianyang’s body convulsed, blood streaming from his seven orifices. He lay in the deep crater, his lips moving with great difficulty as blood poured out of him like it was free. His eyes kept rolling back in his head...
Even with all his might, he found it difficult to remain conscious.
He lay there limp and motionless, like a dead dog.
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