Innocent

Zhang Yunhao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and snorted, "Come at me if you have the guts. A loser is a loser, even with help. I can still beat you even if I'm heavily injured."

"You're asking for death!"

Zhang Yuntang's face turned red with anger. He roared and lunged forward like a leopard. His Surging Waves Fist struck out like waves, one after another, crashing towards Zhang Yunhao.

Zhang Yunhao weaved and dodged Zhang Yuntang's attacks as if he had no bones. He was heavily injured and couldn't fight head-on, but that didn't mean he would lose!

"Zhang Yunhao, weren't you arrogant? Why are you running around like a stray dog now?"

Seeing that Zhang Yunhao could only dodge, Zhang Yuntang, who had been beaten earlier and couldn't retaliate, laughed wildly. His attacks became even fiercer, causing the air to explode with each strike.

At this moment, apart from a few cheers, everyone else remained silent. Even Zhang Yunyi, who disliked Zhang Yunhao the most, said nothing more.

Many people secretly sighed. Zhang Yunhao would definitely lose, and after the match, he would surely die!

As for Zhang Yunhao himself, he was extremely calm. His years of experience had not been in vain. Although his heart was filled with anger, he could still remain calm. This composure made Lei Nu and Nangong Ru nod in approval, while also sighing, because Zhang Yunhao truly couldn't win.

Seeing that Zhang Yunhao couldn't fight back, Zhang Yuntang became more and more excited. However, he didn't know that Zhang Yunhao had seen all his moves and remembered them.

Of course, even if Zhang Yunhao was a genius, he couldn't learn this martial art just by seeing it. But Zhang Yuntang's mastery of this Surging Waves Fist was purely rote memorization, not yet flexible application.

This resulted in a situation where Zhang Yuntang's move sequence was fixed. Once Zhang Yunhao remembered it, he knew what his next move would be!

Thus, Zhang Yunhao began to counterattack. He dodged while retreating towards the edge of the ring. Zhang Yuntang naturally pursued him, extremely arrogant and completely unaware of any abnormality. He continued to attack, intending to beat Zhang Yunhao to death.

"The move he's using now is a feint with his left fist, followed by an attack with his right. If I dodge to the left in advance, I can launch a surprise attack when he switches moves!"

Zhang Yunhao saw through Zhang Yuntang's moves and seized the opportunity. He sent a palm through Zhang Yuntang's fist, striking his abdomen like lightning.

Zhang Yuntang was shocked and had no time to defend. But the Great Elder had been watching closely. Although Zhang Yunhao's counterattack was unexpected, he still let out a cold snort in time.

However, Zhang Yunhao had been paying attention to the Great Elder and promptly turned his head, dodging the Ghost Thunder Sound!

Although the Ghost Thunder Sound was powerful, its weakness was also obvious—it used True Qi to wrap sound and attack in a straight line, very concentrated. As long as one was prepared, they could dodge it in time. It wasn't a group attack like Lion's Roar; it was meant for sneak attacks!

Of course, it also depended on Zhang Yunhao's quick reaction and calmness.

Without the Great Elder's interference, Zhang Yunhao successfully hit Zhang Yuntang. Although the force wasn't strong, Zhang Yuntang still staggered backward and then stepped on empty air, falling off the stage.

"This..."

Zhang Yuntang, who had landed, was stunned. How could he lose? He lost even in this situation?

The surroundings fell silent for a moment. Everyone stared at Zhang Yunhao, who stood proudly on the stage, with wide eyes. He had actually won? He defeated Zhang Yuntang even with the Great Elder cheating?

It was a miracle!

"Good!"

Someone unknown was the first to cheer, and others who could no longer hold back began to shout and clap their hands. Zhang Yunhao was too amazing! Hahaha, what about the Great Elder? He still failed?

"This kid is really something. Even I misjudged him."

Lei Nu clicked his tongue in admiration. He and Nangong Ru increasingly favored Zhang Yunhao. After being ambushed and heavily injured, and with the culprit still watching menacingly, he still used strategy to knock Zhang Yuntang out of the ring. His skill and composure were both outstanding.

Even the Clan Leader and Liang Dong looked at him with newfound respect, even wavering slightly. However, they still shook their heads. He was indeed talented, but unfortunately, some things were destined!

"I don't accept this! Let's fight again! I must join the Heavenly Fist Sect!"

Zhang Yuntang climbed back onto the stage, his eyes red, roaring hysterically. He completely refused to accept defeat.

A wave of boos erupted from the crowd. This was utterly shameless. Zhang Yuntang was still young, and being booed by so many people made him blush with shame and anger. He was so embarrassed he couldn't speak.

Just then, the Great Elder suddenly used his movement technique to fly onto the stage. He gestured for Zhang Yuntang to calm down, then looked at Zhang Yunhao coldly and said, "Zhang Yunhao, you're dead."

Although the Great Elder hadn't broken through to the Innate Realm, he was still a peak Divine Sea Realm expert. Being stared at by him, Zhang Yunhao felt like an ordinary person standing before a fierce tiger, his whole body turning cold, his scalp tingling.

However, Zhang Yunhao was not intimidated. He shouted, "Great Elder, I won! You can't kill me!"

"You won? I can't kill you?"

The Great Elder sneered, "Do you think winning the match means you can enter the Heavenly Fist Sect and that I can't kill you?"

Zhang Yunhao said firmly, "I can assure you, you absolutely cannot kill me!"

"Presumptuous. Today, I'll let you know that you're nothing more than an ant I can crush whenever I please."

The Great Elder said dismissively, then turned to the Clan Leader and Liang Dong. "Clan Leader, this brat just broke through to the True Qi Realm seven days ago, and now he has such strength. He's likely from the Demonic Sect. I suggest we capture him and interrogate him thoroughly. As for this match, it doesn't count."

The crowd erupted in an uproar. How could someone be so shameless? To frame him so openly?

"You..."

Zhang Yunhao trembled with anger upon hearing this. He turned sharply to look at the Clan Leader and Liang Dong, waiting to see their decision!

Liang Dong had already been bribed by the Great Elder. He said indifferently, "Your Zhang Family's affairs are for your Zhang Family to decide. I will only take the person you recommend."

The Clan Leader sighed inwardly, but outwardly, his expression turned cold, feigning great anger. "Such a thing has happened? Then of course, we must capture him and interrogate him thoroughly. Our Zhang Family will never allow any troublemakers from the Demonic Sect!"

This time, the crowd did not erupt in an uproar but fell into a dead silence. The atmosphere was oppressive, as if a mountain was pressing down on them. The Great Elder's sneak attack earlier was already despicable, but at least there was a thin veil of pretense. Now, it was completely shameless.

Many people looked at Zhang Yunhao with sympathy. No matter how much he endured, no matter how strong he was, what was the point? This time, he was truly doomed.

There was no fairness in this world to begin with.

Upon hearing the Clan Leader and Liang Dong's replies, Zhang Yunhao's fists clenched tightly, even drawing blood. But soon, he relaxed his fists and then smiled. It started as a quiet chuckle, then turned into hearty laughter, growing louder and louder.

This laughter, initially filled with grief and indignation, eventually turned into self-mockery, Zhang Yunhao's self-mockery!

"I was still too naive!"

Although Zhang Yunhao had lived two lives, his previous life was that of a student, and he had not encountered much of the darkness of society. Moreover, this Martial Immortal Empire was countless times darker than his previous life, where even the superficial rules were not followed.

Therefore, Zhang Yunhao was truly too naive.