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Chapter 21: Knocked Down with One Punch

"Haha, good, this is perfect!"

Zhang Lingyun let out a loud laugh and immediately flashed onto the stage.

"Qin Shaofeng, if you can take three of my moves, then I lose." At this moment, Zhang Lingyun's face was full of arrogance and pride, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

He had wanted to make a move on Qin Shaofeng for a long time. Especially after Qin Shaofeng had caused him such a great loss in the Beast Arena, he wished he could grind Qin Shaofeng's bones to dust.

Now that he could teach Qin Shaofeng a lesson in broad daylight, he naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity.

He had already decided that he would defeat Qin Shaofeng using the most brutal methods, and then cripple him completely, turning Qin Shaofeng into a complete cripple.

As for whether he was Qin Shaofeng's opponent, Zhang Lingyun had no doubts at all.

One must know that he had reached the Body Tempering Ninth Level. If it were before, he would never have been Qin Shaofeng's opponent, but now it was different.

Qin Shaofeng's Dantian had now been crippled. Even if he was previously a master at the Houtian Fifth Level, he was now, at best, equivalent to someone at Body Tempering Second or Third Level.

How could such a person be his opponent, Zhang Lingyun?

"Very good!"

Qin Shaofeng sneered coldly, and also jumped onto the stage. Then, looking at Zhang Lingyun, he said calmly, "Three moves are not needed. If you can take one punch from me, I lose."

This calm tone made Zhang Lingyun's expression falter for a moment, and then instantly turn grim.

One punch?

This cripple actually dared to say he could defeat him with one punch?

Zhang Lingyun's heart was filled with boundless rage.

The crowd was also stunned, looking at Qin Shaofeng in disbelief. Had Qin Shaofeng's head been crippled along with his Dantian, to dare to say such a thing?

"One punch?" Zhang Lingyun suddenly burst into laughter. "Qin Shaofeng, if your Dantian hadn't been crippled, I might have believed you when you said that. But now, you're just a useless cripple. To defeat me with one punch, you're truly daydreaming!"

Daydreaming?

Qin Shaofeng smiled. It wasn't like before. Even now, he was at the Houtian First Layer. Giving Zhang Lingyun one punch would be considered showing him respect.

"Enough talk is useless. I'm making my move." Qin Shaofeng didn't want to waste any more words with Zhang Lingyun.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Shaofeng leaned forward slightly, clenched his right fist, and then punched towards Zhang Lingyun.

"Hmph, I'd like to see how you, a cripple, can defeat me with one punch!"

A trace of cruelty flashed in Zhang Lingyun's eyes. Instead of retreating, he raised his fist and met Qin Shaofeng's punch head-on.

He didn't hold back with this punch. All his Inner Qi from the Body Tempering Ninth Level was gathered in his fist. He wanted to finish Qin Shaofeng with one punch. He wanted to let Qin Shaofeng know that a cripple would always be a cripple.

Buzz!

Under the force of the punches, the air around Qin Shaofeng and Zhang Lingyun suddenly vibrated slightly. A surging fist energy roared out, and their clothes rustled in the wind.

This situation was clearly not right!

It was one thing for Zhang Lingyun. With the Inner Qi burst from the Body Tempering Ninth Level, it was normal to have such power.

But why was Qin Shaofeng also like this?

Moreover, judging by the situation, Qin Shaofeng seemed to have the upper hand!

Suddenly, Zhang Lingyun's expression changed drastically. He no longer had his previous confidence.

Because he felt the immense pressure from Qin Shaofeng's punch. But it was too late to retreat now. Zhang Lingyun could only brace himself and go on.

Bang!

As their fists collided, Zhang Lingyun felt his right fist go numb. A terrifying force came from Qin Shaofeng's fist, a force so great that he could not resist it.

This was not the strength of the Body Tempering realm; this was already the strength of a Houtian Martial Artist.

Zhang Lingyun was horrified and extremely shocked.

Was this Qin Shaofeng still a Houtian Martial Artist?

"Hmph!"

There was no time to think further. With a muffled groan, Zhang Lingyun's body suddenly stopped, and then he was instantly sent flying. He finally fell off the stage like a tattered rag.

Not only that, but with that heavy fall, Zhang Lingyun spat out another mouthful of blood, his face turning pale. He was clearly severely injured!

This…

This scene stunned everyone present!

One punch!

It was truly just one punch, and then Zhang Lingyun was sent flying by Qin Shaofeng without any ability to resist.

Below the stage, Zhang Chongshan's face instantly turned ugly. And Zhang Lingtian, who was beside him, stood up in shock, looking at Qin Shaofeng on the stage with disbelief.

Houtian Inner Qi!

It was actually Houtian Inner Qi!

How was this possible?

Qin Shaofeng's Dantian was destroyed by my own hands, how can he still possess Houtian Inner Qi?

"How is this possible, how is this possible..."

Zhang Lingtian, staring blankly from below the stage, couldn't accept this cruel reality.

Just then, Qin Shaofeng on the stage suddenly spoke.

"Zhang Lingyun, you keep calling me trash, but what about now? You can't even take one punch from me, this trash, so what are you?"

"Pfft!"

Hearing Qin Shaofeng's words, Zhang Lingyun, who had fallen to the ground below the stage, his face changed again, becoming extremely unsightly. He couldn't bear the blow and spat out another mouthful of blood before passing out.

Seeing this, the faces of the Zhang Family members all changed, looking extremely grim. The Zhang Family head, Zhang Chongshan, had an especially dark expression.

On the other hand, the Qin Family had many smiling faces. Old Master Qin squinted, stroked his beard, and looked very pleased.

"Qin Shaofeng!"

Seeing his brother injured and then insulted into unconsciousness by Qin Shaofeng, Zhang Lingtian suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with rage as he stared intently at Qin Shaofeng, letting out a low growl.

Qin Shaofeng ignored Zhang Lingtian's anger and turned to face him, saying indifferently, "Come up!"

At this moment, the scene fell silent again.

Although they didn't know how, everyone was certain of one thing: Qin Shaofeng seemed to have repaired his destroyed Dantian and his cultivation had also recovered to the Houtian First Layer.

The reason they couldn't sense it before was because Qin Shaofeng had deliberately circulated the Yi Jin Jing to conceal his aura.

But once he unleashed it, his aura truly revealed itself.

Houtian First Layer, there was absolutely no mistake about it.

However, everyone also knew clearly that Zhang Lingtian was at the Houtian Third Layer, and even at the peak of the Houtian Third Layer. Yet Qin Shaofeng still looked so relaxed.

Did he have some other trick up his sleeve?

The crowd was unsure, but also somewhat expectant for what was seemingly a predetermined competition.

At this moment, Zhang Lingyun's face was a mixture of shock and anger. He had actually been provoked.

That's right, in Zhang Lingyun's eyes, Qin Shaofeng's indifferent words were a provocation.

"Since you're actively seeking death, I'll grant your wish!"

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, Zhang Lingtian let out a low roar and leaped, directly onto the stage.

Not only had Qin Shaofeng severely injured and insulted his brother, but he also dared to provoke him. He had to die!

As soon as he landed on the stage, Zhang Lingtian's entire body trembled, and his aura surged out madly.

In an instant, with Zhang Lingtian at the center, swirling vortexes vaguely appeared around him. Zhang Lingyun stood proudly within them, his imposing aura incredibly astonishing.

"Inner Qi Manifestation, it's Inner Qi Manifestation! My heavens, Zhang Lingtian has broken through to the Houtian Fourth Level!"

Under such a scene, a cry of surprise suddenly erupted from the crowd, and the scene immediately became noisy.

Inner Qi could be stimulated at the Body Tempering Triple level, and after the Body Tempering realm, Inner Qi would transform into Houtian Inner Qi.

Houtian Inner Qi was much more powerful than the Inner Qi of the Body Tempering realm, and it was also much easier to control.

More importantly, once Houtian Inner Qi cultivation reached a certain level, that is, the Houtian Fourth Level, one could begin to control the application of Inner Qi, forming some tangible Inner Qi attacks outside the body.

Clearly, Zhang Lingtian had no idea that he had suddenly reached the Houtian Fourth Level.

At this moment, Zhang Lingtian deliberately revealed his Inner Qi Manifestation to suppress Qin Shaofeng in terms of momentum. He wanted to make Qin Shaofeng understand the huge difference between them now.

He was no longer the eternal second place among the younger generation in Lanjiang City, and Qin Shaofeng was no longer the most talented person in Lanjiang City.

Unfortunately, he didn't know that as soon as Qin Shaofeng saw him, he had already used his Fiery Golden Eyes on him and obtained his specific information.

Character: Zhang Lingtian

Level: Houtian Fourth Level

Inner Qi: 150/150

Skill: Extreme Collapse Fist

Although Qin Shaofeng was inferior to Zhang Lingtian in terms of realm, due to cultivating the Yi Jin Jing, Qin Shaofeng's Inner Qi was four times that of his opponent.

This was extremely advantageous for Qin Shaofeng.

"Make your move! I'll let you have three moves!"

Zhang Lingtian stood with his hands behind his back, speaking to Qin Shaofeng with the demeanor of a master.

Three more moves?

The crowd was startled, and couldn't help but recall Zhang Lingyun from before.

However, the three moves Zhang Lingtian spoke of were for Qin Shaofeng to take three moves, not to finish off Zhang Lingyun within three moves.

But the more he was like this, the more it demonstrated Zhang Lingtian's confidence.

In fact, this was also what Zhang Lingtian intentionally did.

He wanted to avenge his younger brother, so he told Qin Shaofeng to only use three moves.

Then, after those three moves were up, he would finish off Qin Shaofeng with one strike!

Three moves?

A cold sneer appeared on Qin Shaofeng's lips, but this time he didn't say anything.

In fact, this was exactly what he had hoped for. The more confident Zhang Lingyun was, the more he looked down on him, the better.

Previously, when Qin Shaofeng used Fiery Golden Eyes on Zhang Lingtian, besides getting his attributes, there was one piece of information that Qin Shaofeng found quite concerning.

Weakness: Dantian

Another ability of Fiery Golden Eyes had finally revealed itself at this moment.

Zhang Lingyun's weakness was thus exposed.

The Dantian area?

His eyes narrowed slightly, and Qin Shaofeng thought of something.

If he used that move, Zhang Lingtian probably wouldn't be able to withstand it, right?

But this was for the best. Didn't you, Zhang Lingtian, cripple my Dantian?

In that case, I should at least reciprocate, shouldn't I!

While contemplating, Qin Shaofeng suddenly moved.

In an instant, Qin Shaofeng's Inner Qi decreased by 10 points, and a surge of Inner Qi flowed from his Dantian into his legs. Qin Shaofeng's speed increased dramatically.

This was the application of Houtian Inner Qi. Compared to the Inner Qi of the Body Tempering realm, once aided by Houtian Inner Qi, both attack power and personal defense could be significantly increased with its assistance.

This also applied to movement speed, which could be enhanced by Houtian Inner Qi.

It was precisely because of this that there was a huge gap between the Body Tempering realm and the Houtian realm.