The Martial Arts Champion

"Since both students have agreed, then I hereby announce..."

The East River Provincial Genius Group Public All-Member Martial Competition Finals have officially begun!

After making her announcement, Li Shumin immediately stepped down from the Duel Platform.

On the Duel Platform, Wang Dongting glanced at Chen Lie and then asked, "Are you going to go down by yourself, or should I escort you down?"

"You're probably not qualified to take me down," Chen Liedao.

"Heh heh, alright, then I'll show you what real power is."

After Wang Dongting finished speaking, he threw a punch, and a massive force of nearly 10,000 to 2,000 jin (a unit of weight) struck.

Knowing that his strength was more than a thousand jun weaker than Wang Dongting's, Chen Lie half-attacked and half-dodged, thus neutralizing Wang Dongting's power.

"Prepare to die!"

Seeing Chen Lie unleash his next punch, Wang Dongting knew Chen Lie was no ordinary man. So he instantly closed in and delivered dozens of punches to Chen Lie with Myriad Jun Great Strength.

"Boom boom boom!"

Explosions echoed through the air, and as Chen Lie skillfully deflected the punches, part of the Duel Platform was shattered.

After taking dozens of punches, Chen Lie struck out with both palms, the powerful force landing on Wang Dongting Wang Dongting, who bravely withstood them.

After one round, Chen Lie and Wang Dongting had each unleashed dozens of moves.

The audience below the stage almost held their breath, watching intently as they watched the competition for the title of East River Province Martial Leader.

"You're quite good, with plenty of combat experience. If I weren't stronger than you, I probably would have been at a disadvantage in that last round."

However, you have no idea how terrifying the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm is.

As he spoke, Wang Dongting spread his arms wide, the sound of his qi and blood circulating booming loudly, and the aura of his Ultimate Realm spread throughout the entire area.

The students in the Elite Class and the trainees in the Genius Training Camp who were nearby suddenly gasped for breath, feeling a sense of dread, as if they were animals facing a natural enemy, trembling with fear.

"Don't panic, everyone. This is the pressure from the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, it's not directed at you, it's alright," explained the Elite Class instructors and Genius Training Camp teachers.

"Mentor, what is Extreme Realm Pressure?" an Elite Student asked, puzzled.

"Extreme Realm Pressure means that your Blood Qi Value has reached an extreme level, and you will enter a very mysterious realm, which we call the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm."

When the Blood-Qi Stage reaches its Ultimate Realm, a kind of elevation in life level occurs. The rapid circulation of Qi and Blood brings a sense of discomfort, like an animal facing a predator, trembling with fear.

"I see!"

On the Duel Platform, Chen Lie remained unmoved in the face of the Extreme Realm Pressure released by Wang Dongting.

At this moment, he no longer hid or concealed anything.

The malevolent aura of the Starry Sky Behemoth brought about by the minor completion of the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique> spread instantly across the entire Duel Platform, centered on Chen Lie.

At the same time, Chen Lie's blood and qi circulated with a booming sound, and his Extreme Realm Pressure was revealed, instantly overshadowing Wang Dongting.

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"It's just the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm; who isn't at that level?"

The Elite Student in the audience erupted in another uproar.

In the VIP section, Xu Tianchuan, the president of the Martial Artist Association, exclaimed in surprise, "So this Chen Lie has also entered the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm. No wonder he was able to advance all the way to the finals."

Great, now our East River Provincial Genius Group also has two Blood-Qi Extreme Realm.

"Alright, so you're also at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm. Then let me see what you've got."

Wang Dongting leaped up and swung his fist at Chen Lie from his superior position. The force of his punch created a shockwave that pushed the surrounding air away.

"Boom boom boom!"

The force of the punches struck the ground, instantly creating large holes, and a third of the Duel Platform was shattered.

Chen Lie leaped up and joined the fight with Wang Dongting.

In close combat, Wang Dongting was unable to build up his strength, and his power advantage could not be fully utilized.

So after exchanging a punch and a palm strike with Chen Lie, he immediately withdrew.

"Let me show you my unparalleled S-Rank Martial Art."

Wang Dongting's fist imprints intertwined, and a huge crimson-gold fist shadow appeared.

"Yang-Polar True Martial Fist".

With that momentum, Myriad Jun Great Strength, mixed with the shadow of a fist, pressed down on Chen Lie.

Chen Lie snorted coldly, and as he turned his arms, a blood-red Flood Dragon Phantom, over ten meters long, coiled around him.

The pressure from the higher life form of the Starry Sky Behemoth was even stronger at this moment, causing some elite instructors to feel waves of discomfort.

On the Duel Platform, the crimson-gold fist shadow clashed with the blood dragon phantom, and a series of loud explosions resounded.

"Boom boom boom!"

As the two immense forces collided, countless fragments of rock sprang from the Duel Platform, scattering in all directions, creating what appeared to be a small sandstorm centered on the Duel Platform.

Yellow sand filled the sky, obscuring people's vision.

As the yellow sand settled, the Elite Student opened their eyes and saw that the already shattered Duel Platform had been mostly sunk and broken into pieces.

Chen Lie stood on a large piece of rubble from the Duel Platform, while Wang Dongting had fallen to the ground, his body pinned down by many rubble stones.

"Wang Dongting has fallen, so Chen Lie has won?"

"Is this the clash of the strongest geniuses in East River Province? It's caused such a commotion!"

The staff of the Martial Artist Association reacted quickly, rushing forward to pry open the rocks and pull Wang Dongting out from underneath.

In the audience, in the VIP section, Jiang Minghua of Changsheng Pharmaceutical Company was shocked, then his face lit up with joy.

"Haha, we won! We've hit the jackpot!"

With just 200 million Star Dollar, I actually managed to find the Provincial Martial Leader to be my brand ambassador!

If Changshang Pharmaceutical can seize the opportunity, it will surely rise to become a major company in East River Province.

With the Provincial Martial Leader as its brand ambassador, its products are sure to sell well throughout the province.

Some of the business representatives nearby recognized Jiang Minghua and offered their congratulations.

In stark contrast to Jiang Minghua of Changshang Pharmaceutical, Yang Ningbing, the representative of Shaan Province Longyue Group, had a gloomy expression.

Because Chen Lie approached their Longyue Group first, and even took the initiative, while they turned him away, they bet on the wrong horse.

Damn it, how can Chen Lie be so strong? He actually managed to win first place in the martial arts competition and become the new Martial Leader!

Looking at his profile, he was only recently recognized as Grandmaster Seed!

Yang Ningbing couldn't help but complain inwardly, "Could it be that my judgment is really flawed?"

But who could have imagined that a member who had just been selected as Grandmaster Seed would become the biggest dark horse in the final all-star Genius Group All-Member Martial Competition before the Three Rivers Martial Tournament?

"The Martial Leader in the entire province?"

Lu Qingchan, who was also in the VIP section, was already numb.

Chen Lie had actually become the Provincial Martial Leader; no matter how she thought about it, it felt unreal.

Not long ago, Chen Lie was on par with me, so why has he improved so quickly?

Or has he been hiding his true strength all along?

"That fleeting Blood-Colored Dragon Shadow suggests that Chen Lie is proficient in a super S-level martial art Outer Stars martial art."

"It seems we have a good chance of finishing in the top three of the Three-Province Martial Tournament," Luo Chengfeng said.

"A super S-level Outer Stars martial art?" Xu Tianchuan, standing to the side, was somewhat surprised.

However, this is not surprising, judging from the power of the martial arts Chen Lie just displayed, that martial art definitely surpassed the category of S-Rank Martial Art.

"Hello everyone, I am Li Shumin, a reporter from the Provincial TV Station, and also the host of this martial arts competition."

The final results of this martial arts competition have been announced, and the new Provincial Martial Leader has been determined.

Let's give a warm round of applause to congratulate Chen Lie on becoming the new Provincial Martial Leader!

Before Li Shumin could finish speaking, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"Wow, that's amazing! Our Provincial Key High School actually produced a Provincial Martial Leader!"

"Long live Senior Chen Lie! The Provincial Martial Leader came from our Provincial Key High School!"

The shouts of the Elite Student from the Provincial Key High School drowned out the rest of the crowd.

"Shuangshuang, your cousin really became the Provincial Martial Leader!"

Among the trainees at the Genius Training Camp, Wu Qianqian couldn't help but shake Feng Shuangshuang next to her.

"Chen Lie, how can he be so amazing?"

Feng Shuangshuang was filled with doubt.

The Provincial Martial Leader is the number one among tens of millions of young people. Looking at the entire Blue Star, there are only eighty-nine such individuals.

The probability of a family like theirs producing Provincial Martial Leader is comparable to that of a poor family producing a top scholar hundreds of years ago.

After a burst of enthusiastic cheers, the host, Li Shumin, smiled slightly at the camera, "In a martial arts competition, when two people of similar strength go all out, they certainly can't control their strength at will."

The two students competing for the Provincial Martial Leader championship today were so strong that they sank the Duel Platform.

Could you please switch the main live stream camera position? We'd like to change locations.

A moment later, the camera switched successfully, focusing on a smaller podium behind the Duel Platform.

The host, Li Shumin, appeared on camera with a smile and said, "Alright, now please welcome our new East River Province Martial Leader, Chen Lie, to the stage to give a speech."

As Chen Lie stepped onto the stage, another round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

On the podium, Li Shumin enthusiastically pulled Chen Lie to the center position.

"Hello Chen Lie, I am your host today, Li Shumin, a columnist for East River Province TV Station East River Satellite TV."

"Hello." Chen Lie nodded.

"Congratulations on winning the Provincial Martial Leader! The live broadcast camera in front of you is now facing over ten million people in East River Province, including your parents and relatives."

At this age, you have achieved far more than countless peers.

At this moment, what would you like to say to the millions of your peers who are either eagerly anticipating something or feeling lost?

Li Shumin pointed the microphone at Chen Lie.

Chen Lie said, "In martial arts, if you can maintain an indomitable will and persevere, you will eventually reap the rewards. Talent doesn't represent everything; persistence is crucial."

Talent is not everything; perseverance is crucial.

"As expected of the Provincial Martial Leader, these words are truly thought-provoking."

Chen Lie smiled. As the Provincial Martial Leader, every word and action of his was full of profound meaning, and his words naturally resonated with people.

But if, like in his previous life, he were still a bottom-of-the-class martial Martial Arts Student in Ordinary Class, such a statement would probably sound like utter nonsense to others.

"Next, please welcome the Provincial Governor of East River Province to present the Martial Leader Medal to the Martial Leader. We wish Chen Lie success in leading the entire Genius Group to victory in the Three Rivers Martial Tournament and bringing glory to East River Province."

Please invite Provincial Governor Luo to the stage.

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Luo Chengfeng, the Provincial Governor of East River Province, stepped onto the podium to receive the award.

A staff member from the provincial government nearby immediately presented him with a specially made medal.

Luo Chengfeng accepted the medal, went to Chen Lie, and personally pinned it on Chen Lie's neck.

"You did very well. Keep up the good work and strive for a top-three finish in the Three-Province Martial Tournament."

Chen Lie nodded and said, "I will."

Luo Chengfeng gave Chen Lie a slight pat on the back, offered a few words of advice, and then stepped down from the podium.

"Dear viewers, this concludes the open All-Member Martial Competition Provincial Youth Genius Group."

East River Satellite TV may simultaneously broadcast the martial arts managers of the top ten participants in this martial arts competition. Tune in to the Martial Arts Channel every Friday at 8 PM. Goodbye!

After Li Shumin finished speaking, she waved gently towards the live broadcast camera, and then the live broadcast ended, with the staff next to her rushing forward to clean up.

After handing the phone to the staff member who was handling the broadcast, Li Shumin turned her attention to Chen Lie.

She knew that the young man before her would be a top scholar in the imperial examinations in ancient times, with a bright future ahead of him.

Just as Chen Lie was about to step down from the podium, Li Shumin suddenly called out to him.

Hello, Chen Lie.

Chen Lie turned around and asked, "Is there something you need?"

"Chen Lie is now the Martial Leader. Your words and actions inspire millions of young people in East River Province. May I invite you to East River Satellite TV for an interview?"

"Sorry, it's not convenient."

"Oh well."

Li Shumin was somewhat disappointed, but this was something she had expected.

The Martial Leader of a province is naturally not so easy to invite.

Chen Lie stepped down from the Duel Platform, and many company representatives in the VIP seats got up from their seats to greet Chen Lie.

"Congratulations to Chen Lie on winning the Provincial Martial Leader. I am Zhou Yongsheng, representing East River Chengye Group. This is my business card."

"I am Liu Wenxiang from West River Heshun Martial Arts Equipment Company. Hello Chen Lie, our company has recently launched a new training equipment product, and we hope to have the opportunity to collaborate on its endorsement."

"Hello Chen Lie, I am----"

As soon as Chen Lie stepped off the podium, he was surrounded by more than a dozen company representatives who kept handing him their business cards.

Chen Lie dismissed them one by one.

Walking to the front, I saw an exceptionally beautiful woman descending from the VIP seats.

"Congratulations to Chen Lie on winning the Provincial Martial Leader!"

Chen Lie hummed in agreement.

The woman before him was Yang Ningbing, the representative of Shaan Province Longyue Group, whom Chen Lie had actively sought to endorse before the martial arts competition.

"Chen Lie, I'm truly sorry about what happened before."

I personally very much hope to reach an endorsement cooperation with you, but headquarters has given orders that our branch can only --

It can be executed.

Now that Chen Lie has won first place and become the East River Province Martial Leader, we can discuss the endorsement matter in detail.

"No need," Chen Lie shook his head. "I've already signed a contract with another company."

"Chen Lie, don't be so quick to refuse. Our Longyue Group is willing to offer 300 million Star Dollar as an endorsement fee."

The contract you signed shouldn't restrict you from endorsing more than one company, right?

Even with this restriction, our Longyue Group is willing to pay the penalty for breach of contract on your behalf.

Yang Ningbing continued.