"What?"
"Zhi Chen was defeated?"
"Despite being in the same cultivation realm, he was severely injured in a single move?"
"Furthermore, it wasn't a technique … The other party relied on his physical strength and zhenqi …"
Seeing how the young man was defeated in a single move, the crowd, who had been looking down on him a moment ago, immediately clenched their fists grimly.
Initially, they didn't think too much of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man. While the other party's cultivation realm wasn't too low, it was highly likely that he was just a spoiled brat who had consumed pills and whatnot.
As such, they didn't think much of the other party's challenge. But at this moment, seeing their companion, the invincible Zhi Chen, being sent flying with a single spear strike from the other party, they were dumbfounded.
Weren't they combat masters supposed to be invincible existences no matter where they went?
Why were they not a match for the candidates selected from the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, and even a random young man whom they met on the streets?
More importantly, the other party was different from the candidates from the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy. Instead of relying on combat techniques to find their weaknesses, it was a clash of zhenqi and physical strength!
In other words, in a head-on clash, regardless of whether it was in terms of strength, zhenqi, or reflexes, the other party was superior to them!
"Damn it …"
Zhi Chen, who had been severely injured in a single strike, clapped his hands together and stood up from the ground. He looked at the young man not far away once again as he gnashed his teeth.
It was one thing for him to be humiliated by the candidates during the day, but who could have thought that he would be humiliated by a young man in his teens at night? This was intolerable!
Ignoring the objections of the crowd, Zhi Chen charged forward and brandished the weapon in his hand. Driving his zhenqi, he exerted the most violent might in his body in the blink of an eye.
Hong long long!
The air in the surroundings was immediately torn apart.
Even though he was only at Ethereal Treading realm, even Chrysalis realm cultivators would find it hard to withstand his full strength.
"Humph!"
Seeing that the other party had flown into a rage out of humiliation, Zheng Yang straightened his back and stood firmly on the spot. Harrumphing coldly, he thrust his spear forward once more.
A brilliant surge of spear qi shot forth like a dragon, appearing right before Zhi Chen's eyes in the blink of an eye.
"This … This is impossible!"
Zhi Chen's face warped in shock. He wanted to dodge, but it was already too late. He felt a stifling sensation in his chest as he was struck by the other party's spear once more.
Puff!
In the air, blood spurted out of his mouth.
In just one move, he was heavily injured.
"You are no match for him! Is there anyone stronger than me? "
Paying no heed to the injured Zhi Chen, Zheng Yang's eyebrows shot up as he turned his attention to the remaining combat masters.
"Let me …"
Seeing that the young man had defeated their companion with a single move, the crowd no longer dared to look down on him. Grim expressions appeared on their faces, and a young man stepped forward.
This person possessed a cultivation of Chrysalis realm pinnacle, and he was in charge of assessing the Grade-5 candidates. His weapon of choice was a spear, and he had once challenged the candidates of the Three Great Master Teacher Academies with a single spear.
"I will suppress my cultivation to fight you …"
The young man's eyebrows shot up as he harrumphed coldly.
"Suppress my cultivation? No need! Use your full strength to attack me! " Zheng Yang waved his hand and did not speak any nonsense. He raised the spear in his hand again and in the blink of an eye, a spear light shot out.
"Arrogant …"
Seeing that the other party had made a move without giving him any time to suppress his cultivation, the young man's face darkened as he raised his spear to meet the other party's attack.
His weapon was a spear as well, and having immersed himself in it for many years, he had already reached the level of Spear-Man Union. As soon as he launched his attack, countless afterimages of his spear formed an impenetrable curtain that sealed off the surroundings.
"Impressive spear art! Chi Xiao is going all out!"
"Even our leader is full of praises for his spear art. That fellow is bound to lose …"
"To dare cause trouble with a mere Chrysalis realm primary stage cultivator … How arrogant!"
…
Seeing the young man execute his spear art, the combat masters heaved a sigh of relief.
They knew the strength of their companion very well. Even Half-Saint experts would have to retreat before his spear art. Given that the fellow before them was only a Chrysalis realm primary stage cultivator, it was hard to say whether he would be able to withstand a single blow or not.
Peng!
Just as the crowd was looking forward to seeing how Chi Xiao would be defeated and pummeled, the Chrysalis realm pinnacle Combat Master Chi Xiao suddenly let out a stifled roar and was sent flying. Just like Zhi Chen, he collapsed to the ground and spurted blood furiously from his mouth.
"This … How is this possible?"
"Chi Xiao lost? And in a single move at that? "
Narrowing their eyes in shock, the faces of the crowd warped in shock.
If the other party had been able to defeat Zhi Chen due to his superior strength, he would have been able to defeat the latter even if he suppressed his cultivation … but now, despite being weaker than Chi Xiao, he was still able to severely injure the latter with ease …
How in the world did he do it?
"Chi Xiao …"
A few young men hurriedly rushed forward and helped his companion up. But when they saw the look of horror in his eyes, they were filled with disbelief.
"Are you alright?" they asked anxiously.
"Hurry up and inform our leader … I am no match for him!"
Chi Xiao struggled to his feet with gritted teeth.
"Yes …"
Glancing at Zheng Yang, they knew that if even Chi Xiao was no match for the other party, there was no way they would be a match for him. Thus, gritting their teeth, they turned around and left.
…
In the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, the residence of the Combat Master Hall was clean and spacious.
This was a place that Elder Mi and the others had specially prepared for them, hoping that they would be able to live in peace here.
In the spacious lounge, Zhuo Qingfeng was seated, and opposite him were Wu Tianqiong, Shen Pingchao, and Wu Ran.
Since the banquet had just ended, they had come over to seek Zhuo Qingfeng's guidance on their cultivation, and after a brief conversation, they were stunned.
As expected of a Hundred Men Commander of the Combat Master Hall, his understanding of cultivation and cultivation techniques far surpassed that of even the principal of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy.
If Zhuo Qingfeng were to make a move, how fearsome would he be?
Even if he were to suppress his cultivation, he would still be able to defeat opponents far stronger than him!
"Cultivation is all about the heart. As long as one's heart is sincere, one will grow stronger and stronger!"
Zhuo Qingfeng chuckled. "We combat masters are different from you ordinary master teachers. Our hearts are completely focused on combat, and you have to divide your attention between supporting occupations and imparting knowledge to others. It's only natural that you would be weaker than us …"
"Indeed!"
Wu Tianqiong and the others nodded in agreement.
The reason why combat masters were so powerful was because they placed all of their focus on combat. On the other hand, ordinary master teachers still had to impart knowledge to others, study their supporting occupations, and attend to all kinds of social engagements.
If one's mind was divided, it was impossible for one to be as powerful as one who was focused on combat.
They were the principals of the Four Great Master Teacher Academies, and they possessed superior cultivation techniques as well. However, in terms of fighting prowess, they were still a far cry from matching up to Zhuo Qingfeng.
Even a master teacher couldn't possibly be proficient in everything.
"Combat Master Zhuo, do you think that President Zhang's lecture tonight will help your students improve?"
Wu Tianqiong suddenly recalled a matter and asked.
In his opinion, it was an extremely difficult task for President Zhang to raise the zhenqi cultivation and strength of his students during a lecture. However, he was still interested in asking Zhuo Qingfeng about it.
"Under normal circumstances, it should be impossible. However … there's something a little bizarre about this President Zhang! "Zhuo Qingfeng frowned.
If it had been anyone else, he would have been certain that it would be a pipe dream for one to raise the zhenqi cultivation and strength of one's students in a single night.
However, he wasn't confident in President Zhang's ability.
With just an hour of guidance, the other party was able to raise his students' understanding of battle techniques to a level that even his own combat masters couldn't match up to.
"Un … I'm not too sure either."
Wu Tianqiong shook his head.
Their understanding of President Zhang was far greater than Zhuo shi's, and they had seen the disparity between their students before his lecture. As such, there were many things that couldn't be measured using common sense.
"Actually, there's no need for you to be so conflicted. You'll know tomorrow …"
Zhuo Qingfeng chuckled softly. Just as he was about to continue speaking, a young man suddenly rushed into the room.
It was the Cosmos Bridge realm pinnacle Combat Master Huang Tao.
As soon as Huang Tao entered the room, he immediately shouted, "Leader, bad news …"
Zhuo Qingfeng frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
"While we were out for a stroll earlier, we encountered a seventeen-year-old young man who challenged us to a duel. In the end, none of us were a match for him at the same cultivation realm, and we were all defeated!"
Huang Tao swiftly recounted the events that had transpired earlier.
"None of you were a match for a sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man?" Zhuo Qingfeng looked as if he had heard a joke.
What were they?
Combat masters!
They were the strongest existences in their respective cultivation realms, and yet, they were defeated by a sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man?
Was this for real?
"That's right. The other party is only at Chrysalis realm primary stage … Chi Xiao exerted his full strength, but he was still sent flying with a single spear strike and sustained severe injuries …"
Huang Tao said.
"A Chrysalis realm primary stage cultivator defeated the Chrysalis realm pinnacle Chi Xiao? How is that possible? "
Zhuo Qingfeng widened his eyes in shock.
If their combat masters were of the same cultivation realm, the only reason why their subordinates had lost was due to their lack of skill. Yet, the other party was actually able to defeat them despite their cultivation realm …
"That's right!" Huang Tao nodded.
"Where did he come from? Is he a master teacher from the academy? "
Zhuo Qingfeng asked.
"I don't know either. While we were walking, he suddenly stopped us and said that the combat masters are stronger than us, and he wanted to challenge us to a duel … First, he suppressed his cultivation to a duel with Zhi Chen, and Zhi Chen was defeated on the spot. After which … Chi Xiao was no match for him either!"
Huang Tao explained.
"Since he's able to walk freely in the academy, he must be from the academy. Let's head over to take a look …"
Not expecting two of his subordinates to be defeated one after another, Zhuo Qingfeng's face darkened, and he stood up.
Wu Tianqiong, Shen Pingchao, and the others glanced at one another before standing up and following behind Zhuo Qingfeng.
Before the group could even reach the entrance of the residence, they had already heard a series of cries of agony. Following which, they saw the combat masters who had conducted the selection for the Three Master Teacher Academies earlier lying on the ground with blood spurting from their mouths. A sixteen to seventeen-year-old young man was standing proudly on the spot with a spear in his hand, reminiscent of an undefeatable god of war.
"Even though you suppressed your cultivation, you were still unable to withstand a single blow from those of the same cultivation realm … Are you the legendary combat masters?"
Upon seeing Zhuo Qingfeng, the young man raised his eyebrows and chuckled lightly. "Ignorant fools!"
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