The Three-Province Martial Champion Showdown

"Chen Lie from East River Province? I've wanted to fight you for a long time."

I thought your martial arts were just average, but after seeing your performance just now, I realized you're much stronger than I imagined.

Gu Yang looked Chen Lie up and down and said.

Chen Lie said expressionlessly, "Your strength is still a bit behind mine. Why don't you admit defeat now, conserve your strength, and see if you have the luck to make it into the top three?"

Gu Yang then said, "You're really arrogant. So what if you've already completed the Tendon Refining Period stage and entered the Bone Refining stage?"

I do have experiences of winning against stronger opponents.

When the entire West River Province Genius Group All-Member Martial Competition, he defeated Liu Yiming despite being weaker, with a difference of more than 200 calories in his Blood Qi Value.

He has now completed the Tendon Refining Period and entered the Bone Refining stage.

With 3400 calories of Blood Qi Value, 4.5 times the Strength Value, and a power exceeding 15,000 jin, he didn't believe that anyone other than Ji Lingxuan from Cloud River Province could overwhelm him in terms of strength.

"Enough talk, let's see what we've got!"

After saying that, Chen Lie said no more.

At that moment, the announcement that "the martial arts competition has begun" rang out.

Gu Yang's qi and blood reached their peak, and a vast power emanated from him and spread outwards.

"Take this!"

Gu Yang moved, leaving an afterimage in an instant, as if he had teleported and appeared within arm's reach of Chen Lie.

"Boom boom boom!"

In the blink of an eye, Gu Yang unleashed more than a dozen punches, each imbued with immense force, at Chen Lie.

Chen Lie raised his hand and received each of the punches. The impact of the collision of the enormous forces was like a hurricane, causing the spectators closest to the Duel Platform to sway and curl up.

"Great Glory Bone-Splitting Hand!"

Gu Yang made a semi-circle with his hands in the air, and hundreds of hand seals appeared. He then struck out with both palms towards Chen Lie.

Chen Lie stepped forward and accepted all of Gu Yang's martial arts techniques.

In less than a minute, the two had exchanged over a hundred moves.

The palm strike, far exceeding the force of ten thousand jun, slammed into the Duel Platform floor like a high-explosive bomb, creating deep craters in the specially constructed Duel Platform.

During the battle, Gu Yang frowned, because he found that despite his fierce attacks, Chen Lie was able to handle the situation with ease, and so far, he had not even used a single martial arts move.

There's only one possibility for this to happen: Chen Lie's strength far surpasses his own.

Upon thinking of this, Gu Yang's heart sank instantly.

Although Martial Leader enjoys unparalleled glory in his daily life, he bears the immense pressure of the entire province. If he cannot win the top three, he will have no way to explain himself to the Provincial Genius Group West River Province.

Gradually, Gu Yang began to feel physically exhausted from the intense and continuous battles.

Although it was not the right time, he still mobilized his Mental Power and prepared to launch a Mental Power attack.

He was an advanced Divine Sense Master, crafted into a powerful and fierce-attacking Consciousness Spirit, the Sharp Metal Axe.

His Mental Power transformed into an axe blade and charged towards Chen Lie.

Suddenly, Gu Yang was startled. The moment his Mental Power axe blade touched Chen Lie, it seemed to sink into the sea like a mud ox, disappearing without a trace.

Chen Lie also sensed Gu Yang's Mental Power attack and let out a "ho".

This Mental Power attack was like an ant trying to shake a mountain to him.

With a thought, he manifested the First Star God Jing Wood Madman.

"Boom"

A sudden roar shook Gu Yang's Consciousness Sea World. In the midst of his shock, he abruptly glimpsed an Fixed Star ferocious Primordial Ferocious Beast with a tiger's face and a deer's body standing in the starry sky, roaring towards the heavens.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Yang felt an indescribable Mental Power Impact towards him, his Consciousness Sea World shattered instantly, and his Mental Power became weak and listless.

Chen Lie struck out with his palm, hitting Gu Yang in the chest.

With a "bang," Gu Yang collapsed onto the Duel Platform.

"Such a powerful Consciousness Spirit! This kind of Consciousness Spirit must be among the top ten in the spiritual Consciousness Spirit ranking of entry-level Divine Sense Master on Blue Star."

Gu Yang struggled to his feet and said frankly, "I admit defeat!"

After saying that, Gu Yang jumped off the Duel Platform.

There's really nothing to compete with a genius of this caliber in terms of spiritual power. Gu Yang didn't feel ashamed to lose to Chen Lie.

Based on the Consciousness Spirit Chen Lie just displayed, he was certain that this year's Three-Province Martial Champion would likely be from East River Province.

"Chen Lie from East River Province defeated Gu Yang Chen Lie East River Province West River Province, advancing to the final three."

"Next match: Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province versus Liu Yiming from West River Province. Please come up to the stage for a martial arts competition."

After the announcement came on, the audience below the stage looked on in surprise.

"Has Gu Yang, the Martial Leader of West River Province, really been defeated like this?"

"He didn't seem to be injured at all. He just gave up after being hit by a palm strike?"

"That's the wise thing to do. You know, in a three-way battle, if you don't conserve your strength, your next opponent might fall."

"I think Shen Miaowei, who is second in Yunchuan Province, is more powerful than this East River Province Martial Leader, right?"

Now that Gu Yang has lost to Chen Lie, doesn't that mean he has no hope of finishing in the top three of the martial arts competition?

Duel Platform, the steward leading the West River Province delegation couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that it would be difficult for West River Province to win a top-three finish in the martial arts competition this time.

"Sister Yun, can you tell Chen Lie's strength now?"

Ruan Liusu asked Ruan Liuyun, who was standing next to her.

Ruan Liuyun also shook his head and said, "I didn't realize that. He seemed to be handling the fight with that Martial Leader from West River Province with ease, not like he was going all out."

Susu, Grandpa really had a keen eye this time.

"They actually managed to find someone like this in Chuanzhong to arrange a marriage for you."

Ruan Liusu snorted, "What's with this talk of unique taste? I didn't even agree to this marriage."

Ruan Liuyun rolled her eyes at her cousin, thinking to herself, "Stubborn!"

In contrast to the disappointment of West River Province, Jiang Xiaodong, the deacon of the East River Provincial Genius Group, became excited.

"Our East River Province Martial Leader defeated the Martial Leader from West River Province. Liu Yiming from West River Province was merely a defeated opponent."

East River Province has already secured a place in the top three.

Some members of the East River Provincial Genius Group couldn't help but cheer.

On the Duel Platform, Shen Miaowei and Liu Yiming stepped onto the Duel Platform.

After the announcement that "the martial arts competition has begun" was broadcast, Liu Yiming instantly unleashed the S-Rank Martial Art, Senluo Fist.

The Myriad Jun Great Strength punch struck Shen Miaowei, and a deafening boom echoed throughout the arena.

After Liu Yiming finished performing his martial arts routine, his fists were numb and he could hardly move them, but Shen Miaowei was able to handle it with ease.

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Liu Yiming instantly realized the gap between himself and Shen Miaowei. Before Shen Miaowei could retaliate, he said "I admit defeat" and stepped off the Duel Platform.

"Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province defeated Liu Yiming Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province West River Province, advancing to the final three."

Following that, Gu Yang and Liu Yiming had a Revival Match. Gu Yang succeeded in the Revival Match and once again got the chance to compete for the top three.

Host Zhang Qingqing stepped onto the Duel Platform, microphone in hand, and addressed the cameras in all directions. "Hello everyone, I am your host Zhang Qingqing. This year's Three-Province Martial Tournament has reached its final stage."

Please see the battle information on the screen.

Two sets of battle information appeared on the screen while the player was asleep.

Match 1: Ji Lingxuan from Cloud River Province vs. Gu Yang from West River Province; Match 2: Chen Lie from East River Province vs. Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province. "Please welcome Ji Lingxuan from Yunchuan Province Gu Yang from West River Province to the stage for their martial arts competition."

After the host finished making the announcement, he stepped down from the Duel Platform.

At the same time, Ji Lingxuan and Gu Yang stepped onto the Duel Platform.

"Student Ji, everyone says you are the number one martial artist among the younger generation in Three Rivers, and I know I am no match for you."

"Let me see just how big the gap is between you and me when you unleash your full power," Gu Yang said, looking at Ji Lingxuan.

Ji Lingxuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay!"

"That's good!"

Just then, the announcement "The martial arts competition begins" rang out.

Gu Yang knew that the gap between him and Ji Lingxuan was definitely not small, so the moment he heard "the martial arts competition begins," he mobilized his Mental Power to attack and simultaneously unleashed S-Rank Martial Art that he had cultivated to a superb level.

"Great Glory Bone-Splitting Hand!"

Gu Yang unleashed a powerful attack on Ji Lingxuan.

He instantly felt his Mental Power axe blade being blocked by Ji Lingxuan's powerful blood and qi.

Faced with Gu Yang's fierce attack, Ji Lingxuan simply raised her hand, and her qi and blood compressed the air, instantly blocking Gu Yang's full-force attack.

With a loud "boom".

Due to the impact of the force, one-third of the Duel Platform collapsed from bottom to top.

The powerful recoil from the collision of forces struck Gu Yang.

Seeing this, Ji Lingxuan raised her small hand and instantly withdrew her force, thus allowing Gu Yang to dodge the heavy blow.

At this moment, the Duel Platform he was standing on had collapsed.

I lost!

Faced with Ji Lingxuan's overwhelming power with a mere wave of her hand, Gu Yang was completely convinced of his defeat.

"The martial arts competition has ended. Ji Lingxuan from Yunchuan Province Ji Lingxuan Gu Yang from Yunchuan Province West River Province, advancing to the top three."

"Next match: Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province versus Chen Lie from East River Province. Please come up to the stage for your duel."

Gu Yang stepped off the Duel Platform, looked at Ji Lingxuan beside him, and said, "Thank you for going easy on me, Ji."

Ji Lingxuan hummed in agreement and said, "No need to thank me. Martial arts competitions don't allow for heavy-handed attacks."

"Although this rule exists, who can stop in time during a martial arts competition? Even if someone deliberately uses excessive force, the Martial Artist Association might find it difficult to investigate."

Ji Lingxuan nodded and turned to leave.

Just then, Gu Yang suddenly called out to Ji Lingxuan.

"Student Ji!"

"Hmm?" Ji Lingxuan turned her head, somewhat puzzled.

"Considering you showed me mercy just now, I'll give you a piece of advice."

Your martial arts skills are truly unmatched among the younger generation in the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong.

In a moment, you will face Chen Lie from East River Province in the martial arts competition. Remember not to give him any chance; you must use your full strength and, before he can react, knock him off the Duel Platform to end the battle.

"Why?" Ji Lingxuan asked.

"Because if you give him even the slightest chance, you will undoubtedly lose."

Ji Lingxuan frowned slightly, said no more to Gu Yang, and returned to the Waiting Room.

She didn't believe Gu Yang's words.

In the audience, Ruan Liusu was astonished to see Ji Lingxuan defeat the Martial Leader of West River Province with a mere flick of her wrist. "This Ji Lingxuan from Yunchuan Province, isn't her martial arts a bit too strong?"

Ruan Liuyun nodded and said, "Judging from the force of her palm strike just now, her strength has exceeded 20,000 jin, she must be a Blood-Qi Extreme Realm at the Organ Refining Stage."

"Then she's definitely going to be the first place winner in this Three-Province Martial Tournament in Chuanzhong!" Ruan Liusu said.

On the Duel Platform, Shen Miaowei walked to the opposite side of Chen Lie.

"Mr. Chen Lie, I've long wanted to spar with you in martial arts, and today my wish has finally come true."

Chen Lie grunted and said, "Use your full strength, don't hold back."

"Since my opponent is you, I certainly wouldn't dare to hold back," Shen Miaowei said with a slight smile.

At that moment, the announcement that "the martial arts competition has begun" rang out.

Shen Miaowei immediately stopped smiling, and her expression became serious.

A palm strike containing over 17,000 jin of force was swung towards Chen Lie.

"Boom!"

Chen Lie dared not take this palm strike, which was more powerful than his own, lightly deflecting and parrying it.

Seeing this, Shen Miaowei attacked again, unleashing more than a dozen palm strikes in an instant.

On the Duel Platform, explosions continued. Chen Lie activated the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique>, rapidly circulating his qi and blood, and began fighting against Shen Miaowei.

In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged hundreds of blows.

Just as the two were locked in a fierce battle, Shen Miaowei let out a shout and unleashed S-Rank Martial Art.

"Geng Metal Triple Palm!"

In an instant, Shen Miaowei unleashed three palm strikes. The combined power of the three strikes brought the force of a single palm strike to nearly 20,000 jin (approximately 10,000 kg).

Seeing this, Chen Lie fully unleashed the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique>, and a blood-red Flood Dragon Phantom, several meters long, coiled around him.

With a loud "boom," it collided with Ji Lingxuan's palm.

Shen Miaowei was knocked back by the force of the blow, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She could clearly sense that Chen Lie was weaker than her, yet she couldn't win even when she used all her strength.

Chen Lie relentlessly pursued Shen Miaowei, constantly exploiting any openings in her attack.

In her hasty response, Shen Miaowei retreated continuously, quickly reaching the edge of the Duel Platform.

At this moment, Chen Lie delivered another heavy blow.

"Boom"

After a loud bang, a dragon's shadow appeared and disappeared, carrying immense power, directly knocking Shen Miaowei off the Duel Platform.

After regaining her balance, Shen Miaowei said frankly, "I lost!"

"The martial arts competition has ended. Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province defeated Chen Lie Chen Lie East River Province East River Province, advancing to the finals."

The announcement came on at just the right moment, and the audience below immediately erupted in excitement.

"The finalist has been chosen: Chen Lie, the East River Province Martial Leader."

"This year's Three-Province Martial Tournament is truly spectacular! In previous years, it was always two Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group vying for the Provincial Martial Leader, but I never expected that East River Province's martial arts would stand out so much this year!"

Watching this scene from the Waiting Room, Ji Lingxuan could tell that Chen Lie had given it his all in this battle, and compared to herself, there was still a considerable gap.

She had completely ignored Gu Yang's warning.

Soon, Ji Lingxuan and Shen Miaowei went up to the Duel Platform. The losing side Shen Miaowei, then had a Revival Match with Gu Yang, symbolically completing the ceremony of the Top Three Tournament.

Host Zhang Qingqing stepped onto the Duel Platform.

"Hello everyone, the top three finishers in this year's Three-Province Martial Tournament have been determined: Ji Lingxuan from Yunchuan Province, Chen Lie from East River Province, and Shen Miaowei from Yunchuan Province."

Next, we will hold the finals of the Three-Province Martial Tournament, a competition to Three-Province Martial Champion.