Chapter Nine, An Unexpected Victory

At that moment, Wang Meng appeared even more unsteady than before, beads of sweat continuously rolling down his face. He cradled his arm, which had just been straining, and his whole body trembled incessantly, his complexion turning an alarming shade of waxy yellow.

The reason miracles are considered miracles lies in their extremely low probability of occurrence, but will it really happen this time? Whether it is the people of Chujia Village or the audience watching from below, everyone is secretly speculating about the answer to this question

However, the primary purpose of the Lu family in establishing the Tianyun Mansion was to cultivate mid-level and lower-level military officers for the garrison, with no expectation that they would be able to elevate their combat capabilities to a high level

The crowd outside the platform was startled by the deafening sound, their expressions changing once again as they looked at Chu Yuan, their eyes filled with concern

Everyone enjoys kicking a dog when it's down! Moreover, most of the audience consists of people from other villages who have often suffered bullying from Wangjia Village and have long harbored grievances against it

Chu Hao scoffed, "Tsk tsk, Old Chu is indeed easily surprised; this is what it means to be unable to accept defeat! You will see more in the future!"

After all, combat skills and techniques are different

Indeed, it is truly disgraceful for us men of Yunzhou! Even our women from Yunzhou must accept the outcome of a bet; if one does not have the courage to lose, then one should not gamble in the first place

Hmph! Wang Meng felt an unsettling atmosphere around her

Chu Yuan carefully examined Wang Meng, estimating that Wang Meng's combat strength was merely that of a first or second-tier warrior

As the two approached each other, Wang Meng's enormous fist came crashing down towards Chu Yuan's head

The force exerted by Chu Yuan was immense; with a loud thud, Wang Meng was immediately sent flying by Chu Yuan's strike, landing three meters away and unable to get up for quite some time

Especially Chu Hao and Chu Xiao, who directly began to cheer and celebrate on stage

However, no one noticed that as the battle continued, Wang Meng's expression gradually changed, looking at Chu Yuan with a face full of disbelief

Although Chu Yuan had been practicing the Thick Earth Technique since childhood, he had never had the opportunity to study combat skills. He was completely ignorant of martial techniques, and naturally could not comprehend the punch momentum coming from Wang Meng.

Countless exclamations continuously echoed among the onlookers from the mountain village, lingering in the air! They had never witnessed such a formidable offensive in their entire lives! In an instant, everyone present, except for those from Wangjia Village, began to worry for Chu Yuan!

Wang Meng couldn't help but smile sinisterly, as if he could see victory right before his eyes. He had initially thought that Chu Yuan would resort to some tricks, but it now seemed that he was merely the same self-important fellow as before.

That feeling is simply extraordinary

Wang Changzhi shouted angrily towards Chujia Village: "You Chus are so ruthless, with such a black heart!"

Moreover, the five elemental powers interact in a cycle of mutual generation and restraint, where the earth element specifically counters the water element. Chu Yuan's mastery of the earth element is precisely the nemesis of Wang Meng's water element!

Bastard, come and take my life! Just as the crowd was cheering, Wang Meng suddenly pulled out a dagger, holding it with his intact left hand, and fiercely stabbed at Chu Yuan.

Although Wang Meng ultimately seized the opportunity and avoided the fate of having his arm rendered useless, he is still unable to move his entire arm for the time being

The current situation is such that no matter which combat technique he employs, it appears to be full of flaws in the face of Chu Yuan, as if the opponent is extremely familiar with his techniques.

Chu Zheng looked at Chu Yuan with a tense expression, but at this moment, there was little concern left in his demeanor

Chu Yuan looked at the dough opposite him with a playful expression and said, "Wang, it seems that after several years of not seeing you, you've forgotten how I taught you a lesson back in the day. Now you're feeling a bit restless, aren't you? How dare you challenge me on the chessboard!"

If Wang Meng is willing to spend time gradually wearing down, Chu Yuan still does not have a firm grasp on victory. After all, Wang Meng has undergone formal training, and the vulnerabilities in battle are relatively few.

Suddenly, a collective gasp echoed through the crowd! The intensity of this battle was beyond the imagination of these mountain dwellers! At this moment, even the usual adversaries looked at the two individuals on the stage with eyes filled with astonishment and admiration

The faces of the people from Chujia Village near Que Tai turned even paler. Chu Yuan, who had been mature and sensible since childhood, not only held a high reputation among his peers but also had a significant voice even in front of the elders of the village. He was originally being groomed to become the future leader of the village, but unexpectedly encountered such a situation before him

After witnessing the astonishing duel between the two, although they were equally shocked by Chu Yuan's strength, he was ultimately a neighbor from the nearby village whom they saw every day. In contrast, Wang Meng had been away for many years, and to these villagers, he had already become a stranger

Chu Yuan is now a second-tier warrior. Although he has just reached this level, he is fully capable of putting up a fight. Moreover, with the situation being urgent, Chu Yuan will definitely not allow Chu Zheng to be disarmed in front of him

The people of Chujia Village celebrated and made noise for half a day before gradually dispersing

Chu Yuan sneered, "If I didn't kill him with a single punch, that would be letting him off easy. If you are willing to gamble, you must be prepared to lose. Not only do you refuse to admit defeat, but you also want to sneak attack and take revenge. Heh heh! Is this the style of your Wang family village?"

However, Chu Zheng never expected that his son's strength was actually great enough to be able to contend with Wang Meng on equal terms

However, he could not bear the strange gazes of those around him, and in a moment of desperation, he decided to confront Chu Yuan immediately for a decisive battle! At that moment, it was purely a contest of combat strength

In the past, when Chu Yuan taught Wang Meng a lesson, he preferred to strike hard with his fists. It is likely that those memories left a particularly deep impression on Wang Meng. Therefore, upon seeing Chu Yuan at this moment, he immediately retaliated in kind, mimicking the same approach.

Seeing Chu Yuan evade his punch, Wang Meng revealed a trace of a cruel smile at the corner of his mouth

This is what you found in your own book! Wang Meng let out a cold laugh in his heart, slowly pressing his fist down towards Chu Yuan, actually forcing Chu Yuan to confront him in a battle of strength

The various howls and wails made the faces of the villagers of Wangjia Village appear even more unsightly

On the platform where the sparrows gather, a faint crack has clearly appeared on the surface that has been in use for over a hundred years

Entering the Tianyun Mansion is much easier than entering the Wuling Courtyard. As long as one has a clean background and is a descendant of families that have lived in Yunzhou for generations, they can apply to participate. Moreover, if there is someone in the family who has served in the military in Yunzhou, they will be given priority in the selection process

The anger that had surged on Old Chu's face had vanished, and he looked smugly at the village chief of Wangjia Village across from him, occasionally making some strange gestures, clearly intending to disgust others

Although Chu Yuan is also a second-tier warrior like him, Chu Yuan's combat power is continuously being refined and purified, and his inherent foundation is more than twice that of Wang Meng's water combat power

Therefore, after achieving a certain level of combat power, it becomes crucial to cultivate a high-level combat skill, which can ensure better utilization of one's own strength in battles and enable the defeat of opponents

A miracle unfolded right before one's eyes! The spectators beside the stage seemed to share an exhilarating sense of personal involvement, as if they too had participated and emerged victorious.

Just then, Chu Yuan unleashed his full combat power for the last time, and a tremendous force surged into Wang Meng's arm, nearly turning his entire arm into powder

Chu Yuan had just broken free from the cheers of the crowd when he saw a dagger glinting coldly as it was thrust towards him. Startled, he had no time to react further and immediately struck out with a punch to his chest.

What a strange feeling! Chu Yuan thought to himself, but at this moment, he could not afford to think too much. Following the instinct in his heart, he swiftly dodged several times, easily evading Wang Meng's thunderous attack

Wang Meng's face gradually revealed an expression of fear. Although the weather was freezing cold, beads of sweat continued to drip down his face.

Little Chu! The people of Chu Family Village all looked at Chu Yuan with tense expressions

From the outside, Chu Yuan's physique can only be considered ordinary, especially when compared to Wang Menghu's robust and powerful appearance, which creates a stark contrast.

However, since this move is Chu Yuan's specialty, how could it be so easily countered by Wang Meng? One could see him gently turning his body, thus evading the attack!

I will let you know today what true combat power is! Wang Meng slammed his two hands together with great force, creating a tremendous sound, and said fiercely.

As Chu Yuan slowly walked to the center of the platform, the surrounding crowd gradually fell silent, all eyes fixed on the seemingly ordinary young man on the stage

With a loud shout, the two individuals simultaneously exerted their strength and swiftly charged towards each other

Wang Meng looked at Chu Yuan, instantly recalling the painful memories of the past when he had not yet left the mountain village and had often been tormented by Chu Yuan

Wang Meng exclaimed, "Ah!" as he cried out in despair, trembling and continuously retreating while clutching his recently strained arm

Ah—

Finally, a tremendous roar was heard, and a yellow light suddenly shone brightly on Wang Meng's arm, after which Chu Yuan forcefully pressed down on Wang Meng's arm.

As Chu Yuan stepped onto the center of the sparrow platform, it signified that he had chosen to accept the challenge. At this moment, retreat was not permitted. Even if the people of Chu Family Village were deeply concerned, they could not pull him down now; they could only pray for a miracle to occur

The people of Wangjia Village gradually transformed from a state of arrogance to one of astonishment and shock, while the villagers of Chujia Village experienced the opposite, shifting from tension to joy and exhilaration

Before returning home, he had consulted with his senior brother at Tianyun Mansion on how to deal with warriors who cultivate earth-based combat power. He then diligently practiced for several days, until he felt nearly certain of his abilities, and only then did he truly return home

As Wang Meng's fist was about to strike him, Chu Yuan suddenly felt a strange tremor in his internal organs, and then his entire demeanor changed in an instant, allowing him to perceive the trajectory of Wang Meng's punch in the blink of an eye

Chu Yuan muttered a curse, calling him an idiot. The earth energy immediately gathered on his arm, simultaneously neutralizing the water energy that Wang Meng had invaded into his body while eroding the earth energy into Wang Meng's arm.

Chu Yuan's goal since childhood has been to enter the Five Spirits Academy, rather than the Heavenly Cloud Mansion. Otherwise, given his father's previous military connections, it would not have been difficult for him to gain entry.

The audience surrounding the platform felt a long sigh of relief in their hearts, erupting into thunderous cheers

Wang Meng felt a heavy and oppressive earth-based energy continuously eroding and dissolving his water-based energy, causing his originally fair skin to gradually be covered with a layer of earthy yellow.

A muffled sound of "puff!"

This is no longer merely about repaying kindness or fulfilling filial piety for the original owner of this body; it has also intertwined with a sense of affection that belongs to this body itself

Cultivating in Wuling Garden will undoubtedly yield far greater achievements than cultivating in Tianyun Mansion

Chu Hao and Chu Xiao rushed forward together, and in an instant, they lifted Chu Yuan high into the air. The other villagers of Chu Family Village soon came running over, surrounding Chu Yuan and shouting excitedly, expressing the exhilaration in their hearts

A miracle! It is absolutely a miracle!

The people of Chujia Village, including the spectators who were carried down, as well as the members of Wangjia Village, all looked on with tense expressions as Chu Yuan withstood the first wave of attacks from Wang Meng

If Chu Yuan were to be defeated, not only would Chu Family Village suffer this time, but in the future, the other three villages would also find it difficult to cope with this expert from Wang Family Village.

Just a moment ago, Wang Meng still believed that with his current strength, combined with the specialized combat techniques designed to counter ground combat abilities, dealing with someone like Chu Yuan, who relied on unorthodox methods, would naturally be an effortless task, easily within his grasp

Relying on the perception of these fluctuations, Chu Yuan could easily discern the vulnerabilities in his opponent's punches without even needing to look at them

Chu Yuan said: "How can one know without trying? Father, you need not worry for me at hetushu.com. I have my own ideas!" Without waiting for others to object, Chu Yuan walked to the center of the sparrow platform.

The audience below also awakened from Wang Meng's sudden attack, and immediately began to shout, looking disdainfully at the group from Wangjia Village

A person who possesses only martial arts techniques without understanding combat skills is akin to a brute with raw strength who does not know how to utilize it; naturally, they lack means to confront their opponents and can easily be defeated. Conversely, a person who only knows combat skills but lacks knowledge of martial arts is even more like someone who merely engages in theoretical discussions; no matter how skillfully they perform, they cannot withstand the force of a gentle punch from another.

Although he has been training since childhood, his strength is definitely not higher than mine, who has only trained for two years! I never expected this kid to be so arrogant and actually dare to challenge me directly; he truly does not know the meaning of danger

As time passed second by second, even the audience standing below gradually noticed something amiss, let alone the individuals standing on the stage.

Hahaha ... ...

After training there, the level of combat power achieved is not likely to be very high, and the highest achievement in this lifetime will at most reach the level of a warrior

A fifteen-year-old ordinary boy confronts a well-trained, robust warrior! This world is truly insane

Even a lion must exert its utmost effort to catch a rabbit; how much more so for Wang Meng, whose strength is undoubtedly superior to that of Chu Yuan. Although Chu Yuan appears to be completely unconcerned on the surface, he is, in fact, exceedingly cautious in his heart

I just found out today that there are actually people like this!

"Let's see how many punches you can dodge!" Accompanied by the roar, Wang Meng's fists immediately rained down on Chu Yuan like a torrential downpour

At this moment, Wang Meng finally understood the true meaning behind the faint cold smile at the corner of Chu Yuan's mouth! Now, in Wang Meng's eyes, Chu Yuan's cold smile was no longer a sign of arrogance and ignorance, but rather a manifestation of cunning and deep calculation!

With a fierce determination in his heart, a layer of darkness gradually appeared on Wang Meng's face, as if a black gas was surging continuously within him, representing the ultimate manifestation of his internal water combat power being pushed to its limits

"Darling grandson, are you alright?" The village chief of Wangjia Village, Wang Changzhi, hurriedly stepped forward to help his precious grandson, exclaiming anxiously.

At this moment, Wang Meng was already overwhelmed by the sting of failure, his mind in a daze, completely forgetting to evade, and simply lunged straight at Chu Yuan with a dagger.

Under normal circumstances, he should have been easily defeated by the opponent's combat skills. However, with the surge of sensation within his organs, Chu Yuan discovered that he could effortlessly sense the flow and fluctuations of the opponent's combat power when they executed their techniques

Keep it up, boss

Chu originally intended to go into battle, but having occupied the body of the original "Chu Yuan," he harbored a sense of gratitude towards Chu Zheng. However, upon seeing Chu Zheng willingly relinquish his arms rather than risk himself, his resolve to fight grew even stronger.

Wang Changzhi, furious, puffed out his cheeks and glared, then with a flick of his sleeve, shouted, "Go!" He turned with the group from Wangjia Village and headed outside!

Chu Yuan seemed to anticipate the force behind each of his punches, a faint cold smile gradually appearing at the corner of his mouth, as he continued to engage with him with an air of calm confidence

Go, Chuyuan!

Chu Yuan laughed and said, "Of course, it's just like three years ago, when I knocked you down!"

Wang Mengzhi looked at Chu Yuan with an air of arrogance and disdainfully said, "Stop with the nonsense, how do you want to compete?"

Observing Wang Meng's arrogant expression, Chu Yuan remained silent, quietly staring at Wang Meng

The crowd felt a bit bewildered; something that seemed impossible had actually occurred, a miracle, it could only be a miracle! After a while, the crowd finally reacted, and thunderous applause erupted for Chu Yuan!

If the combat skills are ineffective, then let us forgo the combat skills and directly compare our combat strength

Chu Zheng's face displayed the heroic determination of a warrior making a sacrifice. He sternly said to Chu Yuan: "I have lost both my arms, and I would give them to him, but I absolutely cannot allow you to take risks for me. If you go up again, then our old Chu family will truly have no hope in the future"

As soon as Chu Yuan's ground combat power emerged, Wang Meng's offensive immediately collapsed like a landslide

Yet he never anticipated that the final outcome would turn out to be such a situation

Faced with Wang Mengxue's combat techniques from Tianyun Mansion, Chu Yuan suddenly felt dizzy, unable to distinguish which punch was real and which was fake

However, Wuling Garden is different; although it is relatively difficult to enter, and its influence is not as great as that of Tianyun Mansion in Yunzhou since it is not under the control of the Lu family, it nonetheless offers the opportunity to cultivate truly profound combat techniques.

Wang Meng's cultivation of water combat techniques is indeed significantly superior to Chu Yuan's. Although he has only practiced for two years, both in terms of quantity and quality, he is not inferior to Chu Yuan.

Martial arts are the methods for enhancing combat power and evolving oneself, serving as the foundation of all cultivation. In contrast, combat techniques are the skills for utilizing combat power, representing the specific application of such techniques

Chu Yuan felt a chilling force of combat pressing down on him with great intensity. He chuckled inwardly, thinking it was just what he needed! His lower abdomen immediately surged with power, and the earth element combat energy erupted in an instant, effectively countering Wang Meng's desperate counterattack.

I have diligently practiced the Body Dao in Tianyun Mansion for a year, strengthening my internal organs to an extraordinary level. Then, I devoted another two years to the Black Water Technique, and now my water combat power has made significant progress, far surpassing what it was before! This brat has always bullied me, relying on his early training in the Thick Earth Formula. However, the Thick Earth Formula, a technique practiced by the Lu family soldiers, is simply not on the same level as my Black Water Technique

Kill that dead dough!

Although he knew that his son had never been easy to handle since childhood, he believed that he understood Chu Yuan's strength very well, as it was he who had imparted it to him.

His pale, dough-like face was instantly covered with a layer of darkness, and he shouted angrily: "Chu, it seems you really don't know how to write the word 'death'? Tell me, how do you want to die? I'll make it happen for you!"