Are you scared?

Chapter 48: Is He Afraid of Guan Lie?

Wei Zhendong and Guan Lie stepped onto the stage under everyone's gaze.

The two stood facing each other, their eyes locked. A powerful aura surged between them. Bai Hongsheng, affected by their presence, involuntarily took two steps back, his eyes flashing with shock.

Peak Hua Jin Martial Artists are terrifying indeed. I'm only a Dark Strength Martial Artist, but I can't even withstand the aura they're emitting.

"Please!"

Wei Zhendong gestured.

"Please!"

Guan Lie also gestured.

The two walked to the table set up on the stage, picked up the brushes, and signed their names with swift, dragon-like strokes.

They clasped their fists again, turned, and walked off the stage, without a single extra word exchanged.

Bai Hongsheng then stepped forward, instructing two military personnel to unfurl the agreement for everyone below to see.

"The combat agreement is finalized and effective immediately!"

"The match will be divided into three rounds: Strength Training Realm, Bright Strength, and Dark Strength. All participants must be currently enrolled students of a Martial Arts School. Any falsification will result in a loss for that round!"

Bai Hongsheng wiped sweat from his brow again and announced loudly:

"We will now begin the first match. We invite the Strength Training Realm combatants from both sides to the stage!"

The staff moved the table away. Bai Hongsheng also leaped off the stage, not wanting any part of the spotlight. He used to be incredibly passionate about hosting matches, but today, he just wanted to keep a low profile.

Wei Zhendong sat in his armchair without turning his head and waved his hand.

A person emerged from the group, bowed to him with clasped fists, and then turned towards the stage. Still dozens of meters away, he suddenly accelerated, took a few quick steps, leaped into the air, spread his arms like a great eagle, let out an eagle's cry, and landed on the two-meter-high stage.

Once on stage, he performed several Eagle Claw Skill stances. His claw strikes whistled through the air, and his leg sweeps stirred up gusts of wind. Every move was incredibly powerful.

"What amazing claw skills!"

"So cool!"

Cheers erupted from the crowd. Amateurs watched for the spectacle, while insiders observed the techniques.

The martial arts school masters couldn't help but nod slightly. Although they disliked the Xiongying Martial Arts School, they had to admit that this student's foundation was very solid. He was clearly close to breaking through to the Bright Strength realm.

"This Eagle Claw Skill truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier martial art; it's indeed dominant!"

Xiong Jiang's gaze also grew serious. He scanned his own disciples; he doubted any of them in the Strength Training Realm could defeat this opponent.

Hong Jiantong said calmly:

"Wei Zhendong is very good at choosing disciples. This young man's aptitude is extremely suited for practicing the Eagle Claw Skill. Guan Lie likely has no one among his disciples who can match him!"

"This round is dangerous!"

Xiong Jiang's expression was grim.

Meanwhile, in a private room on the third floor of a tea house outside the plaza.

Shen Kaijiang, Zhou Yundong, and Chen Yingzhong were sitting in the room, drinking tea.

"Guan Lie is too stubborn, refusing our support. They're bound to lose this first round!"

Chen Yingzhong said indifferently.

Zhou Yundong's face held a cold, mocking expression.

"Guan Lie is very proud. If he hadn't been injured back then, he might have already broken through to Dan Jin. How could he possibly accept our terms? I said we shouldn't have bothered talking to him!"

Shen Kaijiang also nodded.

"I fought Guan Lie back in the day. His power was indeed profound. He was the best candidate, what a shame. If he loses, Wei Zhendong's influence will grow even stronger. Other martial arts schools might give up their resistance. Once he unites all the martial arts schools in Yunyang, he'll have enough strength to contend with us!"

His brow furrowed slightly. He looked at Chen Yingzhong and asked:

"How are the negotiations over there? Have they agreed?"

Chen Yingzhong smiled slightly.

"That old fox is extremely cunning. He knows very well that once Wei Zhendong's influence grows, his own position will be threatened. How could he possibly refuse!"

"That's good!"

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Shen Kaijiang's face relaxed slightly, and he smiled.

"Let them fight for now. Let Wei Zhendong be arrogant for a couple of days, then we'll crush him directly. Let's see how long the Qin Family can remain arrogant without Wei Zhendong's support!"

Zhou Yundong suddenly said:

"Have the people sent by the He Family to the Qin Family investigated thoroughly? Who exactly are they? Could they be Dan Jin Martial Artists?"

Shen Kaijiang and Chen Yingzhong both became serious upon hearing this.

"I've already arranged for people to gather information from Ningjiang. I believe we'll receive word soon!"

Shen Kaijiang said calmly.

"You don't need to worry too much. The Ningjiang He Family can't possibly assist the Qin Family with their full strength. Arranging for Wei Zhendong to come here is already significant support. Dan Jin Grandmasters aren't common. It's not as simple as the Qin Family marrying off a daughter for them to be so enthusiastic!"

"That's true, but we still need to know who it is to have a better idea!"

Zhou Yundong said in a deep voice.

"Could it be that Luo Jiangyan?"

Chen Yingzhong suddenly said with a serious expression, "Luo Jiangyan has been in Yunyang for so long and hasn't left. If it's her, it'll be troublesome!"

"Impossible!"

Shen Kaijiang waved his hand, his face solemn.

"Although the Ningjiang He Family is powerful, they can't command a genius Grandmaster like Luo Jiangyan. I heard Luo Jiangyan came to Yunyang to find someone!"

"Find someone? Find who?"

Chen Yingzhong asked doubtfully.

"I don't know yet!"

Shen Kaijiang also shook his head, his eyes filled with confusion.

"What is the Tiger Might Martial Arts School doing, sending a disciple like this to the stage!"

At this moment, Zhou Yundong suddenly said.

The three stopped their discussion and looked towards the arena.

The Xiongying Martial Arts School disciple made a few moves and then stopped. He stood on the stage, his gaze intensely fixed on the Tiger Might Martial Arts School's direction, and cupped his fists.

"Han Zhou of Xiongying Martial Arts School, the one from Tiger Might Martial Arts School, please come up and give me your guidance!"

Han Zhou was seventeen or eighteen years old, but he had a broad back and a narrow waist, with arms like an ape. His muscles were refined, and his tendons coiled like a dragon, indicating extraordinary strength at a glance. His fingers were long and slender like eagle claws, his temples bulged, his spirit was full, his voice was like a bell, and his imposing manner was extremely strong.

Seeing Han Zhou's strength, many disciples in the Strength Training Realm of the Tiger Might Martial Arts School had flickering eyes, knowing they were no match for him.

Chu Silin was initially dissatisfied with choosing Chen Song, but now seeing Han Zhou's power, she secretly rejoiced that she wasn't chosen. She had no confidence against Han Zhou at all. Han Zhou was clearly close to breaking through to Bright Strength, and his Eagle Claw technique already carried the sound of explosions.

Guan Lie looked at Chen Song. After three days of intensive training, Chen Song had made considerable progress. However, as Chen Song met Guan Lie's gaze, his eyes dodged slightly, and his imposing manner was clearly a notch weaker.

Chen Song was good in all aspects, except that he was too soft, lacking the will of a Martial Artist to fight against heaven and earth.

Guan Lie sighed slightly. The Martial Arts School hadn't received any good seedlings in recent years. Chen Song was already considered a good seedling, but he was still far from enough. It seemed he had a problem with selecting disciples in recent years.

"Father!"

Just then, Guan Lu stepped forward and called out urgently.

Guan Lie looked at her and raised his hand to stop her from speaking. This made Guan Lu stomp her feet anxiously. He could also see that Chen Song's imposing manner was no match for Han Zhou, but his father wouldn't listen to her, which made her anxious and useless.

"Why hasn't the Tiger Might Martial Arts School sent anyone up yet? Are you afraid? Then just admit defeat!"

At this moment, Han Zhou laughed loudly on the stage.

This caused the Xiongying Martial Arts School students to burst into laughter, and even the surrounding crowd erupted in loud laughter, which sounded so jarring.

Guan Lie's expression suddenly changed. His eyes narrowed, and he looked at Chen Song. "Chen Song, do you have confidence?"

"I... no!"

Chen Song trembled upon hearing this, gritted his teeth, and shook his head. He truly had no confidence.

Guan Lie's anger surged. He didn't expect that his careful cultivation hadn't changed him. His gaze swept over the disciples and suddenly fell on Fang Mo.

"Fang Mo, you go up!"