Making His Name Known in Qingzhou Prefecture (1)

"He'll definitely change his tactics!" Guo Shaohuang was very confident in his judgment, but this time, he was wrong, and very wrong at that.

Li Wei seemed not to have seen the steel knife at all, his palm strike undiminished, and then, to everyone's astonishment, he slammed his palm onto the steel knife.

With a sharp crack, the nearly inch-thick steel knife shattered. Guo Shaohuang felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been hit by a hammer. He was then thrown back several meters, landing on the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood before losing consciousness.

Quiet!

A hush fell over the scene. Everyone's expressions were frozen at the moment of that astonishing palm strike. They stood there, mouths agape, dumbfounded. After a long while, someone rubbed their eyes to make sure that what they were seeing was not an illusion.

Li Wei, however, acted as if he had done something insignificant, withdrawing his palm and standing still. Just now, he had channeled all his true energy into a palm strike that shattered the opponent's steel knife, and then, without diminishing his momentum, slammed the palm into the opponent's chest—a single move that could be said to have decided the outcome.

"Whoa!" The scene erupted in chaos. Qin Yuan, the chief disciple of the Hunyuan Sect, and Iron Sword Gang Situ Lan, both looked incredulous. Mu Yuan, Situ Nan, and Zhao Kai, on the other hand, were not too surprised. In fact, Li Wei's palm strike against the Black Bear Spirit was even more powerful than the one before.

"It must be him... the one who left a deep palm print on the bluestone slab, it must be him!" Wandering Dragon Hermit also changed drastically. He had thought of the palm print that had horrified him since just now, and he had been thinking about it for the past two days. He never expected that it was the work of such an inconspicuous servant.

"His Wandering Dragon Inner Method must have reached its peak, and he has also cultivated extremely powerful true qi, otherwise he could not have caused such destruction!" After his initial shock, Wandering Dragon Hermit was overjoyed. Without a doubt, this servant was exceptionally talented, having mastered his Soaring Wandering Dragon Palm and Heart Technique, and even surpassed his master, reaching a higher level than him. This was a great thing for him.

Because this servant was using his Wandering Dragon Palm, that alone was enough.

"Haha, good!" So, after the initial shock, the first to cheer was Wandering Dragon Hermit. Led by him, the group of servants dressed in black also shouted loudly. Although they didn't understand what true qi or realms were, they only knew one thing: the person who defeated their opponent on the field was on their side.

"If anyone else wishes to experience the martial arts of the Wandering Dragon Sect, please feel free to make your move!" Li Wei stood in the center of the arena and shouted. Since his mission was to revitalize Wandering Dragon Sect, it was necessary to be a little arrogant now. Now that he had this opportunity, he would let the entire Qingzhou Prefecture know the power of the Wandering Dragon Sect.

"Wandering Dragon Sect? Good, that's a good name. I started learning martial arts at the age of twenty and have been practicing diligently for over thirty years, all for the purpose of establishing my own school. If I hadn't missed the prime age for learning martial arts back then, how could I have achieved what I have today? But my martial arts are genuine, and the fact that this servant has achieved such success is enough to prove the extraordinary nature of the martial arts I created... Wandering Dragon Sect, hmph, that's the name!" Wandering Dragon Hermit made his decision in his heart, feeling extremely gratified.

Soon, after a brief moment of shock, everyone came to their senses. Clearly, some people were skeptical; they didn't believe that someone who looked to be under 20 could have reached such a level. Then, a burly man stepped out from the crowd and approached Li Wei.

This man had broad ears and a wide nose, a fleshy face, a bushy beard, and muscles as hard as steel. He was nearly two heads taller than Li Wei. He walked over, cupped his hands, and said, "Lei Bao the Divine Fist Sect has come to learn from your superior skills!"

Li Wei sized up the man and had a good idea of what was going on. Although the man was burly, his internal energy was rather ordinary; he was probably only skilled in external martial arts. To defeat him, he only needed one move. So he nodded and smiled, "Please!"

"Hmph!" Lei Bao snorted coldly, then spread his legs and unleashed three punches in quick succession.

Situ Lan and Qin Yuan, who were the two most skilled martial artists in the group, nodded repeatedly upon seeing the man's fighting style. Clearly, compared to Guo Shaohuang from before, this Lei Bao was much more powerful. As the saying goes, brute force can overcome any technique, and Lei Bao's strength was enough to make up for his lack of internal energy.

"The Tiger Roar Divine Fist of the Divine Fist Sect is a famous and unique skill that has been passed down for decades. This person should not be able to withstand it!" Situ Lan and Qin Yuan had the same idea, but soon they realized that they had misjudged him once again.

On the stage, Li Wei used the same move as before, striking Lei Bao directly in the chest with a palm. The burly man groaned and staggered back more than ten steps before collapsing to the ground with a thud. His face was flushed, and he tried to sit up several times but couldn't. In the end, he was only able to stand up with the help of several other members of the Divine Fist Sect.

Lei Bao could feel a powerful energy coursing through his meridians, making it impossible for him to control his limbs no matter how hard he tried. After a while, as the energy gradually dissipated, he returned to normal. Looking at his opponent, whom he had thought he could defeat in just a few moves, a sense of admiration welled up in his heart.

"I have lost. Your internal strength and palm technique are superb. You alone are more than capable of being the head of a sect!" Lei Bao was an upright and honest man. He accepted his defeat without further ado and had several fellow disciples carry him away.

The fact that this person had defeated two top masters with the same move in succession made many people realize that he wasn't just lucky, but truly skilled. For a moment, no one else dared to step onto the stage to compete.

"If you have no intention of sparring again, then please enjoy some tea and refreshments here to show your hospitality!" Wandering Dragon Hermit said with a smile. Although he was also puzzled, he thought Li Wei was a martial arts prodigy with exceptional talent and excellent aptitude. After all, the other party was just a young man who hadn't seen much of the world. He believed that he could subdue him with a little skill.

The scheming Wandering Dragon Hermit had already begun to devise a grand plan to establish his own sect.

"Wait..." Suddenly, two voices rang out at the same time. It was Qin Yuan, the chief of the Hunyuan Sect, and Situ Lan, the chief of the Iron Sword and Staff Sect. The two stood up at the same time, but when they saw each other's actions, they were both stunned. Then they smiled at each other.

"It seems Senior Brother Qin intends to fight; I was caught off guard..." Situ Lan said hastily, displaying a composed demeanor. Qin Yuan understood her thoughts and chuckled, "Miss Situ, you jest. We are both martial artists. Seeing this young man's superb skills, it would be self-deception to say we have no desire to spar. If you are interested, Miss, I can let you spar with him first. What do you say?"

Situ Lan knew exactly what the other party was thinking. If she won, all would be well; if she lost, Qin Yuan would definitely not make another move, since her own cultivation level was about the same as Qin Yuan's, not much different. She absolutely did not want to be the one to stick her neck out, so Situ Lan's eyes darted around, and she giggled, "Senior Brother Qin is joking. Everyone knows how high your martial arts are. With you here, how could I, your little sister, make a fool of myself? Senior Brother Qin, you should go first!"

"This little brat is cunning, she didn't fall for it!" Qin Yuan smiled, but inwardly he was full of complaints. However, if he really went back and forth with this woman, it would definitely cause gossip. Moreover, Qin Yuan was very confident in his martial arts. The 'Hunyuan One Qi Art' he cultivated was the supreme martial art of the Hunyuan Sect, and his level was already quite high. Within the sect, apart from his master, he was invincible. Even in the entire Qingzhou Prefecture, he was a top expert, even more powerful than some sect leaders. Although this kid in front of him was powerful, when it came to internal energy, was there anyone in Qingzhou Prefecture more powerful than the 'Hunyuan One Qi Art'?

Thinking of this, he prepared to go on stage first. Situ Lan also smiled slightly and prepared to step back. But at this moment, Li Wei on the stage said something that shocked the two of them... no, it shocked everyone present.

"Please don't stand on ceremony, both of you. If you don't mind, come on over!"

An uproar!

The scene erupted in uproar. Everyone thought Li Wei had gone mad. Even Wandering Dragon Hermit was frantically slapping his thigh, wishing he could drag Li Wei down. Others might not know, but he knew very well that a year ago, when he first arrived in Qingzhou Prefecture, he had gone to the Hunyuan Sect to spar. However, the sect leader was in seclusion, so it was the chief disciple Qin Yuan, who received him. At that time, they had a match, and Wandering Dragon Hermit was defeated by Qin Yuan within ten moves. Although it was just a simple match, he was very clear about Qin Yuan's martial arts skills—they were unfathomable.

If Li Wei were to face Qin Yuan alone, he might have a fighting chance. In Wandering Dragon Hermit's eyes, the best outcome would be to fight Qin Yuan to a draw. Therefore, he did not intervene at first. Who would have thought that Li Wei would suddenly go mad and challenge both Qin Yuan and Situ Lan of the Iron Sword Gang at the same time?

It should be noted that Situ Lan's martial arts skills are said to be no less than Qin Yuan's. Let alone a young man, even a renowned master would find it extremely difficult to gain the upper hand against the combined forces of these two chief disciples.

"Foolish... arrogant... too arrogant, it's infuriating!" Wandering Dragon Hermit looked disappointed. He wanted to smooth things over, but when he saw Qin Yuan and Situ Lan walk out with gloomy eyes, he knew it was too late even if he went out now.

Wandering Dragon Hermit's thinking was correct; even if he were to step in now, it would indeed be too late, because Li Wei's words had thoroughly enraged Qin Yuan and Situ Lan.

Both of them had practiced martial arts since childhood and became the top students in their respective schools at a very young age. You know, when someone has had a smooth journey, anyone who looks down on them will make them furious.

It can also be interpreted as Li Wei causing them to lose face. As the saying goes, people fight for their pride, and even Buddhas fight for their incense. This matter of face may seem insignificant, but if it touches on this sensitive area, the consequences can be extremely serious.

Undoubtedly, Li Wei's words enraged the two men. So they decided to join forces and teach this arrogant fellow a lesson.

"Senior Brother Qin, since this young man believes that his Wandering Dragon Palm can defeat the two of us working together, wouldn't we be seen as cowards if we don't step up?" Unlike the other Iron Sword Gang Situ Lan's sword was smaller, but its length remained the same. At this moment, she held the hilt with her fair hand, then flicked it, drawing the longsword from its sheath with a melodious sword sound.

Qin Yuan also sneered and nodded, saying, "Miss Situ is right. This young man's martial arts are superb, and he doesn't even take us seriously... Very well, then let's go and experience the ultimate skills of the disciple of the Wandering Dragon Sect together, just to broaden our horizons!"

The two men spoke politely, but everyone knew that Li Wei had thoroughly offended them. However, the audience below was enjoying the spectacle and cheered loudly.

As for Li Wei, he was well aware of the effect these words would have; in fact, this was exactly what he wanted. The mission was to Revitalize Soaring Dragon, but it didn't specify what constituted 'revitalization.' Therefore, Li Wei had to do it to the best of his ability, which would also improve the mission's evaluation.

"The prosperity of a sect depends on three things: reputation, disciples, and martial arts. The most basic of these is martial arts, followed by reputation. Once martial arts and reputation reach the required standards, there's no need to worry about disciples. I've got martial arts covered, so the remaining issue is reputation. How do you gain reputation? By defeating more renowned masters!" This was Li Wei's thought. If he could defeat these two chief disciples single-handedly, the reputation of the Wandering Dragon Sect would surely reach a high level, and establishing the sect would naturally follow.

Upon seeing Qin Yuan and Situ Lan approach, Li Wei smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Gentlemen, please offer your techniques!"

"Arrogant!" Situ Lan Lanxiu sneered, and took the lead by twirling her sword and attacking Li Wei.

Under her control, the longsword burst forth with a burst of sword light, possessing an unstoppable force. Qin Yuan also stomped his feet on the ground, channeling his energy into his hands. Instantly, his clothes fluttered without wind, and a crimson stain appeared on his face, clearly indicating that he was using a powerful internal energy technique. Then, he roared, leaped up, and unleashed a palm strike at Li Wei.

These two actually used all their ultimate moves from the very beginning, leaving the onlookers speechless with astonishment.

"Goodness, this offensive is not something an ordinary person can withstand. I think this kid from the Wandering Dragon Sect is in for a world of trouble!" someone commented.

"Serves him right! Who told him to be so arrogant just now? Now Qin Yuan and Situ Lan are in trouble. He brought this on himself!" another person chuckled.

Li Wei, unaware of the others' thoughts, remained calm as he watched a sword light hurtle towards him. He sidestepped and flicked his finger, infused with true energy, against the incoming sword, deflecting it off its trajectory. Situ Lan saw her opponent's figure flash, and her own sword strangely veered off course, failing to strike.

The next second, she swiftly changed her move, switching from a thrust to a slash, aiming directly at Li Wei's neck. At the same time, Qin Yuan's palm, imbued with powerful internal energy, also attacked from the side.

"It's all over!" Upon seeing this, Wandering Dragon Hermit closed his eyes.

Seeing the two's attack, Li Wei shouted loudly, activating all the true energy in his body. He first ducked to dodge Situ Lan's longsword, then unleashed a palm strike that landed on Qin Yuan's palm.

With a loud 'bang,' the stone slabs beneath their feet shattered. The usually confident Qin Yuan felt as if he had struck an unshakeable wall, his palm unable to move forward even an inch.

His expression changed, but he gritted his teeth and unleashed all the internal energy in his body. In his eyes, the 'Hunyuan One Qi Art' was a top-notch internal energy cultivation method and could not possibly lose to that so-called 'Wandering Dragon Inner Method'.

Feeling the Great Strength in his palm, Li Wei's heart sank. He thought to himself that Qin Yuan must have cultivated some kind of superior internal energy cultivation method. His internal energy was so vast and mighty that it was even stronger than his own.

However, because of his experience as a martial arts master, Li Wei's use of internal energy was far superior to Qin Yuan's; the difference was like heaven and earth.

Li Wei immediately sealed all the acupoints in his meridians, thus creating a powerful pressure from his true energy. If he could immediately reopen the acupoints, he could create a 'Qi Blast'. This was a rather profound method of using true energy, not a particularly special skill, so the mission did not restrict Li Wei from using it.

After unleashing his Qi Blast, Li Wei's momentum weakened. Just when Qin Yuan thought that his opponent was running out of steam, he felt an immense and violent force crash into him through his palm.

Almost instantly, Qin Yuan spat out a mouthful of foul blood and fell backward.

Qin Yuan, the chief disciple of the Hunyuan Sect, has been defeated!

Many people were shocked and stood up. Previously, whether it was the Divine Fist Sect or the Nine-Ring Divine Saber Sect that had suffered defeats, they were only second- or third-rate experts, so their losses were understandable. But the chief disciple of the Hunyuan Sect was different; he was a true master, and yet he had also been defeated?

Wandering Dragon Hermit stood there, his fists clenched, a look of excitement on his face.

Looking back at the arena, Qin Yuan was blasted away by a palm strike, leaving only Situ Lan from the Iron Sword Gang. Her brows furrowed, and with a delicate shout, she swiftly unleashed seven sword strikes, aiming straight for seven major acupoints on the body. Her swordsmanship was incredibly agile, leaving only streaks of sword light in the air. If it were an ordinary expert, they might have been stabbed into a bloody mess on the spot.

However, in Li Wei's eyes, this swordsmanship was quite ordinary.

Li Wei had been immersed in swordsmanship for a long time. He had learned the 'Gale Sword Technique', 'Upper Clear Sword Marrow', 'Sword Control Technique', and 'Myriad Sword Technique'. Each of them was a top-notch sword technique. Although he could not use them now due to the rules, his eyesight was still sharp. Although Situ Lan's sword technique was sharp, in Li Wei's eyes, it was full of flaws.

Li Wei smirked, then channeled his energy into his palms, unleashing the Soaring Wandering Dragon Palm. He used both palms to fight against the seven sword beams. The battle raged for over a dozen moves, leaving the onlookers breathless and thrilled. They had never seen anyone wield their palms like twin blades, completely deflecting Situ Lan's fierce swordplay. Moreover, as time passed, Situ Lan's expression changed drastically, forcing her to retreat step by step.