A Battle Shakes Qingjiang

The Wu and Xu families exchanged glances, their eyes filled with deep apprehension.

They had broken through to the Innate realm silently, enduring until this moment to reveal their strength before everyone.

Possessing both bravery and strategy, such individuals were often the most terrifying.

Someone like Gu Yiping, despite his considerable Martial Arts Talent, was not adept at management. It would be impossible for him to prop up the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School by himself.

This was also the reason he cooperated with the Xu family.

"I request my clan brother to step in and suppress the Xu family's arrogance," the Wu Family Patriarch said in a low voice.

The clan brother he spoke of was the Hall Master of the Tianlong Martial Arts School.

He was much younger than the Black Wind Hall Master, only forty-five or forty-six, but had already reached the Mid-Innate realm.

"Xu Mingwei is not simple."

The Tianlong Martial Arts School had been closely observing the battle between the two just now.

"His Bone Structure is extraordinary. His physical strength is likely even greater than mine, a Mid-Innate martial artist. And the difference between Mid-Innate and Early-Innate is just a bit more Innate True Qi."

"If he goes all out, I can at most suppress him. But my age is a factor. If it's a draw, in the eyes of everyone, I will still be the one who lost."

The Wu Family Patriarch frowned and pondered for a moment. "Since that's the case, then let's target the Hall Master of the martial arts school."

"Severely injuring him will also cause the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School to lose a great deal of face."

The Tianlong Martial Arts School glanced at Gu Yiping beside Xu Mingyuan and said calmly, "Agreed."

"Nephew Mingwei, you truly are a seed for Grandmaster in our Qingjiang County," the Wu Family Patriarch praised with a smile. "If you were to serve as the Hall Master of the martial arts school, I believe no one present would dare to object."

"Oh, does the Wu Family Patriarch wish to test the strength of Hall Master Gu?"

Xu Mingwei's lips curved slightly, his smile carrying a hint of seeing through their intentions.

A certain family patriarch friendly with the Wu family suddenly spoke, "The Wu family is right. If the martial arts school lacks strength, how can it oversee the school and teach disciples?"

"Could it be that they will end up being injured by their own disciples?"

Hearing this, Gu Yiping could no longer remain silent and stepped forward.

"If the esteemed individuals of Qingjiang County wish to test my martial arts, it is certainly permissible. Since the Black Wind Hall Master has already sparred with Young Master Xu, why don't the Tianlong Hall Master and the Black Tiger Hall Master join me for a spar together?"

"What do you two think?"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone sneered and mocked.

"Hahaha, Hall Master Gu, aren't you being a bit too arrogant, wanting to spar with two Hall Masters simultaneously?"

"Yes, if you can fight one of them without losing, you'll be qualified to preside over a martial arts school."

Facing the mockery of the crowd, Gu Yiping's expression was calm. He walked to the center of the arena, his body trembled, and suddenly a powerful aura erupted, forming a gust of wind that pressed down in all directions.

Its terrifying intensity was no less than that of Xu Mingwei and the Black Wind Hall Master before.

"Another Innate!"

"Where did the Xu Family find an Innate Martial Artist?"

"Yes, we've never heard of such a person in Qingjiang County."

The crowd was in an uproar, chattering endlessly.

The Dragon Heaven Hall Master's eyes flashed with a blue light, and he said to the Black Tiger Hall Master, "Brother Fang, since Hall Master Gu wants to spar with us, why don't we oblige him."

The Black Tiger Hall Master nodded.

Their figures turned into streaks of afterimages, flickering out to the center of the arena.

The three looked at each other and immediately attacked.

The Dragon Heaven Hall Master and the Black Tiger Hall Master, one on the left and one on the right, one with his palm shaped like a dragon claw and the other like a tiger claw, attacked Gu Yiping's sides.

Gu Yiping blocked with his forearms, easily deflecting the attacks.

Then his moves changed, his hands coiled like green snakes, trying to grab their arms.

But the Dragon Heaven Hall Master and the Black Tiger Hall Master were not ordinary either; they changed their moves at the same time.

Bang bang bang~

The three continuously exchanged blows. Ordinary people could only see a blur of afterimages rapidly changing.

Dozens of breaths passed.

Gu Yiping, fighting two against one with the two Hall Masters and holding his own, truly shocked a large portion of the people present.

It should be known that both of these Hall Masters were Mid-Innate martial artists, and at their peak.

They wouldn't be acting here, would they?

Two Mid-Innate martial artists couldn't take down an unknown nobody?

Many people secretly wondered.

So strong!

He is definitely not an ordinary Mid-Innate martial artist, perhaps even Late-Innate!

The Dragon Heaven Hall Master and the Black Tiger Hall Master exchanged a look, their eyes filled with alarm.

They no longer held back, and both activated their Innate True Qi to perform martial arts.

Innate True Qi could leave the body, possessing immense power, and even have special effects depending on the cultivation method and martial skills.

"Tianlong Claw!"

"Black Tiger Fierce Fist!"

Golden dragon claws and crimson fierce fists, one after the other, struck towards Gu Yiping's chest.

"Dragon Elephant Bodyguard Shield!"

Suddenly.

A dragon's roar and an elephant's trumpet emanated from Gu Yiping's body, forming a profound cyan True Qi shield that blocked both the golden dragon claws and the crimson fierce fists.

Clang~

Sound waves rippled outwards, and some people present immediately felt a roaring sound in their ears, their heads beginning to ache.

Fortunately, it only lasted for a moment, otherwise, those who weren't even Martial Artists would likely have had their ears ruined.

Bang bang~

The Dragon Heaven Hall Master and the Black Tiger Hall Master were both repelled.

"Dragon Elephant Combined Attack!"

Gu Yiping seized the opportunity while the two were repelled and unstable, punching the Dragon Heaven Hall Master away, then kicking the Black Tiger Hall Master away.

The surroundings immediately fell silent.

Only the "crack" sound of throats dislocating as people swallowed could be clearly heard.

"Hall Master Gu, I believe this sparring session is about sufficient."

Suddenly.

Xu Mingwei spoke.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yiping reined in his aura.

The Dragon Heaven Hall Master and the Black Tiger Hall Master slowly rose, their faces slightly pale, and their auras unstable.

However, they still clasped their fists towards Gu Yiping and said, "Thank you for showing mercy."

"You're welcome." Gu Yiping scanned the surroundings. "Does anyone else wish to spar with me? No matter who it is, I am willing to oblige."

The surroundings were deathly silent.

"Haha, Hall Master Gu is joking."

"We're overjoyed that the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School is established."

"That's right, Hall Master Gu's strength is unmatched throughout Qingping County. With you here, the martial arts school's business will surely flourish!"

The crowd seemed to have changed their tune, all starting to fawn over Gu Yiping and the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School.

"Then thank you all for coming." Gu Yiping cupped his fists towards the four directions and said indifferently.

The Wu Fang Wang and the Cao Five Great Families had ceased their hostilities. Having lost face today and becoming a laughingstock, they naturally wouldn't linger here any longer.

They left quickly.

As for the other wealthy merchants and families, they all intended to send their own disciples to the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School and chatted with Gu Yiping, exchanging pleasantries.

After today.

Xu Mingwei's breakthrough to Xiantian, his suppression of the Black Wind Hall Master, and Gu Yiping's one-against-two defeat of the other two martial arts hall masters quickly spread throughout Qingjiang County.

Even people from surrounding villages heard about it soon.

The speed at which the news traveled was naturally aided by Xu Mingyuan's efforts to fan the flames.

Dongxi Village.

Xu Family Mansion.

Xu Chuan heard the news, a slight smile playing on his lips, as if it were all within his expectations.

The Xu family had long been aware of the foundations of the three major martial arts schools, but the latter were unaware of the Xu family's own depth.

Therefore, falling into a disadvantage was only natural.

Furthermore, Xu Mingwei's archery skills and Xu Chuan's existence would be another trump card for the Xu family.

"Qingjiang County should be stable for a while now."

Xu Chuan murmured to himself. He looked up and saw the longbow hanging on the wall, "It's time to craft a new strong bow for Shitou."