Senior Disciple Fang has already broken through to the Sinew and Bone Realm for quite some time?!
Zhou Hai's face was immediately filled with astonishment and disbelief, and he blurted out:
" Senior Disciple Fang, are you sure it's true?"
Fang Chen nodded slightly.
"After reaching the limit of the Skin and Muscle Realm last time, I successfully broke through it not long after."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hai's mouth opened slightly, and after a long while, he sighed:
" Senior Disciple Fang, your speed in breaking through realms is truly beyond my reach."
"But..." Zhou Hai's tone suddenly changed, and his face showed worry.
" Senior Disciple Fang, this competition is too dangerous. Although it is a contest of fists, only the winner will be determined, but there is no guarantee that Zheng Lingfeng will not make a move. It may be a matter of life and death."
" Senior Disciple Fang doesn't need to risk his life for me!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Chen's face revealed a calm and confident expression, and he said with a smile, "If it comes down to life and death, it will only be Zheng Lingfeng who dies."
"I know Junior Brother Zhou is worried about me, but your concerns are only because you don't understand my strength."
"If possible, could you let me spar with the sect leader? Then you'll understand why I have such confidence."
To spar with the leader of the gang's rank 10?
Zhou Hai was somewhat surprised by Fang Chen Chen's suggestion.
But upon closer reflection, this is the most direct way to get Senior Disciple Fang to give up participating in the competition.
So Zhou Hai nodded.
"Yes, if Senior Disciple Fang's strength is not as good as the other hall masters, Senior Disciple Fang should not participate, lest he lose his life."
Although Zhou Hai's words were cold and harsh, he genuinely cared about Fang Chen.
After agreeing on the plan, the two left the martial arts school and headed straight for the Three Rivers Gang headquarters.
Three Rivers Gang Headquarters
Zhou Boyuan and the other hall masters were discussing how to deal with the competition.
Everyone had a worried look on their faces, clearly concerned about how to handle the competition.
Zhou Boyuan asked the numerous hall masters below, "What are your thoughts on this competition?"
A member of the Ye Fei Hall stepped forward and said:
"If Zheng Lingfeng isn't hiding his true strength, our chances of winning are still very high."
"As long as the first few hall masters do their best to deal with the situation and inflict more wounds on Zheng Lingfeng, thus weakening his strength, then the chances of the other hall masters winning will be quite high."
A burly hall master standing nearby said, "The problem is that he's hiding his true strength."
One of the hall masters, Zhao Gang, shook his head.
" Zheng Lingfeng definitely has hidden strength, but the key question is how much he's hiding, and whether we truly have a chance of winning?"
Zhou Boyuan sighed softly.
"The news of this competition has spread throughout Baihe County. The Green Robe Gang so flamboyant; they must be determined to win."
At this time,
Suddenly, everyone turned their attention to the doorway and saw Zhou Hai leading someone in.
Zhou Hai smiled and introduced to everyone:
"This is the gang's steward, the one who made contributions in the previous dock brawl."
All the hall masters present knew about the previous dockside brawl.
I had long heard of this Deacon Fang's astonishing strength, and knew that Fang Chen was the strongest among those in the Skin and Muscle Realm.
The hall masters all smiled kindly Fang Chen, who had rendered such merit, and nodded slightly.
Even Zhou Boyuan, who held the highest position, showed approval towards Fang Chen.
Then he looked at Zhou Hai with some confusion.
"Ah Hai, what are you doing bringing Deacon Fang here?"
Zhou Hai cupped his hands in response:
"Father, Senior Disciple Fang has already broken through to the Sinew and Bone Realm. He now wants to become the head of the first hall in the gang and participate in the competition proposed by the Green Robe Gang."
Everyone's faces showed expressions of astonishment.
Not long has it been since the last dockside brawl, and this Deacon Fang has already successfully broken through to the Sinew and Bone Realm?!
Zhou Boyuan knew that Fang Chen had amazing comprehension, but he didn't expect that Fang Chen would break through again so quickly.
But he quickly calmed down and said:
"With such strength, Steward Fang should have no problem becoming the leader of the gang's first hall."
"However... Deacon Fang may have only recently broken through, and this competition is far too dangerous for you. Let's leave the competition to the other hall masters."
Fang Chen cupped his hands and said:
"Help, I have broken through the Sinew and Bone Realm for quite some time now. Of course, no matter how much I say, you may not believe my strength."
"I wonder which gentleman would like to spar with me? We'll see if it's true or not."
Fang Chen understood Zhou Boyuan's reaction.
This is, after all, a competition that concerns the fate of the gang. It's not possible for Fang Chen to just go on stage whenever he wants. If they lose, the consequences will be unbearable.
What he needs to do now is to make everyone believe in him.
Fang Chen turned his gaze to the guests sitting on both sides of the table, a challenging look flashing in his eyes.
At this time,
Tang Zhao Gang stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said:
"Fang Zhixi volunteered, and that sentiment alone is enough to earn Zhao's admiration."
"But this competition is no small matter. I will go all out to test Fang Zhihe's strength. Please forgive me if I offend him in any way!"
Fang Chen smiled and returned the greeting, "Zhao Tangyi, please."
The two people stood facing each other in the open space of the hall.
Zhao Gang took a deep breath, the sound of his bones cracking could be faintly heard, clearly indicating that he had exerted all his strength.
He took a step forward and threw a powerful punch, aiming for Fang Chen's center.
It was his most prized Mountain Splitting Fist!
But in the next instant, everyone felt a blur before their eyes!
With his qi and blood fully flowing, Fang Chen suddenly activated the Surging Cloud Steps, his figure blurring slightly, yet he arrived first despite being behind, easily dodging the punch.
At the same time, his hand shot out like lightning, gently hooking and pulling Zhao Gang's wrist.
Zhao Gang felt a sudden, unexpected force strike him, causing his entire body to be thrown off balance, and he involuntarily staggered forward two steps.
As soon as he regained his footing and turned around, Fang Chen's fist was already aimed at his back pressure point.
Zhao Gang only felt that Fang Chen's movement skills were good, but he didn't know how strong Fang Chen was.
So he attacked again, throwing a punch.
Fang Chen understood Zhao Gang's meaning, and this time he neither dodged nor avoided, but also threw a punch.
Their fists immediately collided, producing a heavy thud.
Immediately afterwards, under the astonished gazes of everyone,
Zhao Gang was forced to retreat repeatedly by Fang Chen's punch, but Fang Chen remained motionless and stood still in place!
The difference in strength between the two is already obvious!
The entire room fell silent!
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, yet Fang Chen defeated Zhao Gang twice in a row!
Zhao Gang stood frozen in place, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
He sensed that Fang Chen hadn't used his full strength in the punch he had just thrown.
If he were to attack at full strength, would he be directly injured by the shockwave?
Zhao Gang cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you very much, Fang Zhixi, for showing mercy!"
Fang Chen withdrew his hand and stepped back, cupping his hands in greeting, "Thank you for your kind offer."
Zhao Gang said with a wry smile, "Fang Zhixi's strength is unfathomable. I am completely convinced!"
Immediately afterward, before anyone could react further,
Fang Chen's gaze swept over the other guests, and he said calmly, "Why don't you all come at me together?"
The assembled guests exchanged bewildered glances, feeling that Fang Zhixi was being rather arrogant.
But in the end they nodded, and the four of them, including Ye Fei, attacked Fang Chen from different directions at the same time!
The air was thick with the force of punches and kicks, the attacks were incredibly fierce!
However, Fang Chen's figure weaved through the encirclement of the four, easily deflecting their attacks with his immense strength and the Surging Cloud Steps.
Then Fang Chen gently pushed and punched...
Within seven or eight breaths, the four hall masters were successively forced back!
They looked at each other, each seeing the astonishment on the other's face.
All four of them were mental beings; if Fang Chen hadn't held back, they would probably all have been injured by the immense force!
Fang Chen's breathing remained steady as ever, and he asked softly:
"Gentlemen, is this now believable?"
The entire hall fell silent; everyone was awestruck by the enormous difference in strength.
Zhou Boyuan suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light:
"Hey! Fang Tang, you'll be the one to bring up the front lines in this competition!"