Three Forces Unite! Entering Dark Force Again!

The entire arena fell into a stunned silence.

"Won... Su Hao actually won?"

"How did Su Hao even strike just now? It was too fast! I didn't even see his move before Su Hu was already down!"

After a brief moment of stillness, a burst of excited cheers erupted. They understood that Su Hao had won this battle—and he had won it cleanly, beautifully, and beyond any dispute.

"I remember Su Hao is two or three years younger than Su Hu. This spot is truly his by right!"

Many Su Family disciples who had previously questioned whether Su Hao only secured his Martial Academy spot because of his father, Yu Hui, were now thoroughly convinced after witnessing the strength he displayed.

"This kid... he really is a genius. His combat talent and application of martial arts are clearly far superior to Su Hu's! If only he were my son!"

Su Lie's eyes held a hint of amazement. He could see that Su Hao had been completely composed from start to finish during the fight. Even when Su Hu unleashed his blood force, Su Hao had still managed to end the battle with a single strike.

This made Su Lie feel a pang of envy that Su Yu had such a fine son.

After a long while, Su Hu struggled to his feet. His face was pale and his body weak. He stared at Su Hao with a complex expression before lowering his proud head. "I have lost... I accept this defeat."

Su Hu understood that if this had been a life-or-death struggle, he would have already died at Su Hao's hands. Since the opponent was stronger, all he could do was accept the fact and secretly vow to work twice as hard to win it all back in the future.

"You are too kind."

Su Hao nodded slightly. Sometimes, demonstrating a certain level of strength was the best way to prevent unnecessary trouble. After this battle with Su Hu, he believed no one else in the Su Family would dare come to his home to disturb him again.

As for defeating Su Hu, Su Hao felt no sense of accomplishment or joy. With his current state of mind, he took no pride in using his strength to bully the younger or weaker.

Having resolved the matter with Su Hu, Su Hao did not linger. He greeted Su Lie and headed home for dinner, leaving the other Su Family disciples to continue discussing the battle.

"Su Hao... he defeated Su Hu?"

Su Yun, the head of the family, was informed of Su Hao's victory almost immediately.

"There are no spots left this year, but next year... I will secure another Martial Academy spot for Su Hao. His talent must not be buried!"

Su Yun made a firm decision. Since Su Hao had sold his own spot to Su Lie for silver this year, Su Yun could only try to secure another one for him next year. He felt a secret regret, knowing that the years before twenty were the golden age for cultivation; losing a year was a significant waste for Su Hao.

Su Hao was unaware of Su Yun's thoughts. Back home, he ate dinner with his mother and sister while contemplating his next step in cultivation: "Next, I will practice the Ape Form Fist."

The large amount of resources gained from the Martial Academy spot was well worth it to Su Hao. It would help him develop rapidly; otherwise, even if he had gone to the academy this year, he would have spent a long time stagnating without sufficient resources.

The fact that Su Hao had managed to bring the Tiger Form Fist and Crane Form Fist to the peak of the entry-level stage within half a year was largely due to these resources.

The battle with Su Hu was merely a small interlude for Su Hao. The next day, at the first crow of the rooster, while the sky was still gray and dim, he had already washed up and begun his new day of training.

"The Ape Form Fist is known for its agility and fluidity, specializing in long-range strikes. Once mastered, the techniques are not only varied and unpredictable, but the force can penetrate through both arms. The arms act like whips and hammers, capable of delivering maximum lethality at extreme distances. Furthermore, once a weapon is in hand, it can be wielded as easily as one's own fingers, dancing like a swirling cloak."

Su Hao stood in an open space, recalling the characteristics of the Ape Form Fist in his mind.

Immediately, Su Hao began practicing the accompanying stance training. He shifted his weight between his legs, his spine slightly arched, and his arms hanging naturally at his sides, resembling an old ape.

Su Hao had already brought the Tiger Form Fist and Crane Form Fist to perfection. The hallmark of the Five Animals Fist was that they complemented each other, tempering the tendons and bones to make the body increasingly suited to unleashing the full power of the style.

The New Year had passed. Su Yue and the other disciples who had secured Martial Academy spots left the Su Family Fort under the escort of the family elders, heading to the Martial Academy in Longshan City. The Su Family Fort seemed to have become much quieter, but Su Hao ignored these external affairs, immersing himself in the study of martial arts.

Most days were peaceful and busy; unexpected situations were rare, and Su Hao preferred it that way.

Knowing he might face retaliation from the Flying Cloud Gang, Su Hao naturally stayed within the confines of the Su Family Fort until he had enough strength to protect himself.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, nearly half a year had passed since the New Year.

On this day, in the mountains behind the Su Family Fort, Su Hao was practicing the Ape Form Fist!

His movements were increasingly swift and wild, like an agile white ape dancing in a rainstorm. As his arms swung, they moved like whips and hammers, creating a dense, impenetrable defense. His robes snapped in the wind, emitting sharp, cracking sounds. His fists were as fast as lightning and as heavy as hammers, the force penetrating through his knuckles and whipping up a gale that seemed capable of blowing away the very curtain of rain.

The sophistication of this fist technique would have left the rest of the Su Family stunned. This Ape Form Fist, moving like a swirling cloak, with heart and force in perfect harmony and changes beyond measure, was the very sign of its perfection!

"Ape Form Fist... perfected! This is the 'Ape Spirit Force' born from the perfection of the Ape Form Fist!"

Su Hao finished the entire set of the Ape Form Fist. He let out a long breath, calming his agitated blood and qi, and felt the changes in his body with a sincere smile on his lips.

The Ape Spirit Force was characterized by lightning-fast speed, unpredictable changes, and a blend of reality and illusion. When the force gathered in his arms, they became like whips and his fists like hammers, capable of delivering devastating destruction at the limit of his reach. It allowed for a mix of feints and strikes—like an ape reaching for the moon—where a punch that looked effortless actually contained immense power, while a seemingly fierce strike might be a mere feint, making it impossible for an enemy to defend.

"I have birthed three types of force within my body, each with its own characteristics. Not only that... they are generating an attraction toward one another. This is the mystery of the Five Animals Fist!"

As the three fist techniques of the Five Animals Fist reached perfection, Su Hao noticed a change occurring within his body.

Even though the three forces were distinct, they seemed to attract each other as if they were one. With a thought, Su Hao actively pushed the three forces to merge!

At that moment, the three forces unified. Su Hao's body trembled slightly, but there was no conflict; it was incredibly smooth, as if it were meant to be this way. The three distinct forces merged perfectly, their quality surging as if undergoing a qualitative transformation.

The surging force within his body compelled Su Hao to unleash it. He gathered the unified force into his arm and struck out into the air. Unlike the explosive sounds produced when using force before, this punch was silent and appeared deceptively slow!

In reality, the force behind this punch was so dense and powerful that it distorted the senses; its speed and explosive power were far beyond anything he had achieved before.

Whoosh!

The punch struck empty air, but the massive, domineering force seemed to make the atmosphere shudder, creating a gust of wind that sent the dust on the ground flying. It was as if the air itself had been compressed and pushed forward; a wooden chair Su Hao had been sitting on earlier was blown over by the sheer force of the wind.

The power of this punch, struck into the void, was more than double what he could achieve before. Even a thousand-pound boulder would have been shattered into pieces by such a blow!