"Jiang Chen, you know nothing about my strength. You're too arrogant," Jiang Dong said coldly from the side.
With just a little strength, he was already this arrogant. Jiang Dong found it extremely irritating.
"I'll be waiting," Jiang Chen sneered.
How could a few threats possibly affect his state of mind?
Jiang Chen's gaze had long since moved beyond Martial Artist Realm cultivators. He was now setting his sights on Martial Master Realm experts.
People like Jiang Dong and Jiang Nan were simply not on the same level as him.
They thought Jiang Chen had already gone all out, but that was not the case. Jiang Chen had only used twenty percent of his strength.
And that was twenty percent of his strength while at Martial Artist Realm Fifth Level. He had done so because he was suppressing his cultivation.
If he unleashed his full power, these so-called Jiang Family disciples would absolutely be killed by Jiang Chen in a single move.
The Jiang Family crowd still thought Jiang Chen had to use his full strength to knock his opponent off the arena in one move.
"This Jiang Chen is really lucky. He actually managed to win another match," Jiang Hai snorted.
"What do you mean, lucky? My son Jiang Chen has outstanding talent, so he was able to defeat his opponent and advance. Without strength, how could he possibly defeat his opponent?" Jiang Yunfeng said from the side.
"Jiang Yunfeng, just wait. In a moment, you won't be so pleased with yourself," Jiang Hai said coldly.
"Is that so? Then I'd like to see who will have the last laugh," Jiang Yunfeng sneered.
During this period, Jiang Hai had constantly suppressed Jiang Yunfeng's family, leaving Jiang Yunfeng feeling deeply stifled.
Jiang Yunfeng had never wanted to become the family head, nor did he want conflict to arise within the family, so he had repeatedly endured it.
But Jiang Hai simply disliked him and had kept finding excuses to make things difficult for him.
Time passed quickly, and the third round began.
Some of the eliminated prodigies could only sit to the side and watch the matches.
By the third round, the top ten positions were practically already decided. The opponents in the third round were much stronger.
Jiang Chen stepped forward. This time, his opponent was Martial Artist Realm Seventh Level Jiang Zhong.
He was the second-ranked prodigy of the Jiang Family.
At least, that was how things appeared on the surface. Jiang Zhong's realm was only below Jiang Dong's. Other than Jiang Dong, he had the highest cultivation.
Many people thought that now Jiang Chen had encountered Jiang Zhong, a Martial Artist Realm Seventh Level cultivator, he would certainly be unable to win.
Although Jiang Chen's one-move victory over his previous opponent had shocked everyone, Jiang Zhong was now at Martial Artist Realm Seventh Level—two minor realms higher than Jiang Chen.
A two-level gap was not so easy to make up.
"Jiang Zhong. Please enlighten me." Jiang Zhong addressed the Jiang Chen before him, appearing rather polite.
Jiang Zhong had watched all of Jiang Chen's matches earlier. Jiang Chen gave him an extremely powerful feeling, so he did not dare underestimate him. He took Jiang Chen very seriously.
"Who do you think has the greater chance of winning this time, Jiang Chen or Jiang Zhong?" someone asked.
"I think Jiang Zhong has the greater chance. After all, there's a two-level gap between them. Moreover, Jiang Zhong has always been our Jiang Family's second prodigy, and his strength is extremely powerful. Although Jiang Chen defeated two Martial Artist Realm opponents, those two were worlds apart from Jiang Zhong."
"I think Jiang Chen might win. Judging from his previous battles, his strength is terrifying."
The crowd whispered among themselves, discussing who would emerge victorious.
"Jiang Chen." Jiang Chen also stated his name, showing respect.
"Then I'm going to make my move, Junior Brother Jiang Chen. Be careful," Jiang Zhong said, not forgetting to warn Jiang Chen before attacking.
Because he knew Jiang Chen was powerful, Jiang Zhong did not dare hold back, making the might of his technique extremely formidable.
If he accidentally killed Jiang Chen, he would be punished.
He had no grudge against Jiang Chen, so there was no need to take his life.
Great Luo Palm. Jiang Zhong instantly condensed a massive black palm print and slapped it directly toward Jiang Chen.
The black palm print carried a powerful gust of wind, causing many people's expressions to change in alarm.
"What a powerful martial technique." That was the feeling it gave everyone. Even some Martial Master Realm experts could sense how extraordinary this technique was.
They had not expected Jiang Zhong to use such a formidable martial technique right from the start.
Could Jiang Chen withstand this move?
Many people looked toward Jiang Chen, wondering whether he would forcefully receive the attack or dodge it.
An all-out attack? Jiang Chen thought.
However, power of this level could not threaten Jiang Chen in the slightest.
Collapsing Fist. Jiang Chen threw a punch, smashing it directly toward the massive black palm print before him.
"What? He actually wants to use his fist to resist Jiang Zhong's Great Luo Palm?" Many people could not understand why Jiang Chen would be so overconfident.
Boom! With a deafening explosion, Jiang Chen's fist slammed into the Great Luo Palm's imprint.
The overwhelming force directly shattered the palm print.
A surge of power sent Jiang Zhong staggering back more than a dozen steps.
"Wow!" This sight left the countless spectators stunned.
Jiang Chen was far too powerful. He had actually shattered Jiang Zhong's Great Luo Palm with a single punch and even sent Jiang Zhong reeling backward.
Didn't that mean Jiang Chen's strength was greater than Jiang Zhong's?
"Patriarch Jiang, your Jiang Family truly produces outstanding talents. This Jiang Chen is quite impressive. I never thought he could force his opponent back despite the two-minor-realm gap. Very impressive indeed." The Wang Family Elder could not help praising him after seeing this scene.
"Haha, I'm also very optimistic about this Jiang Chen," Jiang Tian said, equally delighted.
Having a formidable prodigy emerge from the family was naturally something worth celebrating and boasting about.
Receiving praise from others was enough to make the family's reputation soar.
"So strong..."
A solemn look flashed through Jiang Zhong's eyes. The moment they exchanged blows, he had already felt the tremendous force transmitted from Jiang Chen's fist.
"Jiang Chen, you're truly strong. However, defeating me won't be that easy," Jiang Zhong said. Naturally, he would not retreat.
Although Jiang Chen had gained a slight upper hand just now, the match was not over yet.
At that moment, Jiang Zhong held a long spear and charged directly toward Jiang Chen.
He had brought out a spirit weapon. This meant Jiang Zhong was about to use his true strength.
Overlord Spear Art. Countless spear shadows stabbed toward Jiang Chen. The spear technique was dazzling and unpredictable, making it impossible to tell from which direction the spear would strike.
Great Desolate Saber Art. Jiang Chen also took out a second-tier saber and used the second-tier saber technique he had exchanged for at the Martial Arts Pavilion.
A flash of saber light swept past, instantly breaking apart the spear shadows before him.
The two were simply not on the same level.
Both of them stopped moving. Jiang Chen's long saber was already resting against Jiang Zhong's neck.
As long as Jiang Chen applied a little more force, he could slit Jiang Zhong's throat.
Cold sweat broke out on Jiang Zhong's forehead. Jiang Chen's movements had been too fast. Not only had he broken his spear technique, he had also subdued him in a single move, placing the saber directly against his neck.
He had not even had time to react.
If this had been a Life and Death Battle, Jiang Chen's saber would have taken his life just now.
However, this was merely a match, and Jiang Chen had not struck to kill.
"Wow..." This sight shocked many of the spectators.
Wasn't this Jiang Chen far too strong?
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