A perfectly recreated plot, the Toad Technique wielded by Second Brother!

Why was it him who saved us?

"Young man, it's inevitable to make mistakes, but if you can pull back from the brink, there's still hope." Madam Wen Yue's words once again demonstrated her unwavering martial virtue. Now, gazing at Chen Qi's contrived, pitiful state, she couldn't hold back her tears, and sobbed as she spoke:

"Look at him... he's been beaten so badly his own mother wouldn't recognize him."

"What else do you wish for? Tell me."

However, Madam Wen Yue's words also prompted Chen Qi, who still had a sliver of consciousness left, to slowly trace the shape of a candy on the paper with his blood-covered fingers—a symbol identical to the candy that Lin Yuxia had given him in a previous scene.

"Hey, hey bro! Why don't you just write the Yan characters for 'Yan'? Don't you understand? Hey... hey..."

A candy represents a past version of oneself. The final meaning is self-evident and everyone can understand it: it represents the kindness and justice that still exists in Chen Qi's heart in the movie. He couldn't uphold it before, but now he is putting his beliefs into practice.

"However, Chen Qi, your character really didn't die in the movie. The Fire Cloud Evil God opened up his meridians, actually forcing out his potential." After finishing her scenes, Lin Yuxia, seeing that Chen Qi had basically completed filming all the scenes in * Kung Fu Hustle * that didn't require Huai Tianpei's appearance, also said to Chen Qi after fifteen days of shooting:

"No wonder you gave so many hints beforehand, using comedic elements to cover it up. Snake venom, talent, and powerful self-healing abilities—if these weren't comedic elements, he truly is a martial arts prodigy."

"Don't talk about me, I've rested for almost half a month now, is everyone ready?"

Chen Qi also returned to the Rat Stronghold. He had changed his outfit, wearing a white long robe and black trousers, which was a very standard outfit for a martial arts practitioner in the Great Yan Dynasty. He really did have the air of a master in the Great Yan Dynasty.

As soon as Chen Qi finished speaking, Nian Hexi's voice came slowly, saying, "Everything is ready. We have made arrangements throughout the Rat Stronghold. If necessary, if Second Brother really wants to escape, he will have to get past us first."

"We and Black Cape have also set up the formation, and it can be activated at any time!" Zuo Le replied promptly. Now, they can say that they have laid a net of heaven and earth in the Rat Stronghold where they are filming, just in case. If Chen Qi makes a mistake, they will immediately take action to capture Huai Tianpei, who is possessed by the second brother.

Also, to prevent Second Brother from fleeing immediately if the situation turns bad, no matter what, this black piece must disappear from Lungmen; we can't let him cause any more trouble in Lungmen.

"We will provide you with protection when necessary, Chen Qi." Saria and Talulah said to Chen Qi in a timely manner. Everyone knew that in this duel, neither Chen Qi nor Huai Tianpei, who was possessed by his second brother, would hold back.

Second Brother will definitely guide Huai Tianpei to beat Chen Qi half to death before possessing him. Therefore, if Chen Qi is beaten down, Saria and Talulah will speak up to entangle him if necessary.

"Everyone, don't alert them. Stay hidden and keep everything just like when we're filming. Don't let them notice anything amiss."

"Until I give a clear distress signal, no matter how badly I'm being beaten, don't act rashly, understand? We should choose the simplest method possible!"

Chen Qi saw that everyone was on high alert, as if they would swarm and subdue Huai Tianpei the moment he appeared, but that was not Chen Qi's plan.

As soon as Chen Qi finished speaking, Chongyue, who was not far away, also used his lightness skill to arrive in front of Chen Qi and immediately said:

"Brother Huai is here. He really doesn't seem to have realized he's been possessed."

"Alright, let's get moving! Everyone, start filming! Xi, it's your turn to perform next!"

Not far away, Huai Tianpei, unaware that he had been possessed, finally entered the film set. He was also told that filming had already begun as soon as he entered the set, so behind him were now a large number of Axe Gang —all drawn by Xi.

This time, Chen Qi dared not use real extras. The previous fight scenes were acceptable because the extras at least showed some fighting ability, and they wouldn't be seriously injured even if they were beaten by Waai Fu and the other two, which is why he dared to use them.

But next, they had to fight Chen Qi. Given Chen Qi's current strength, these extras wouldn't stand a chance against him; they'd lose ten lives if they tried. So, they had no choice but to let Xi handle this.

Upon arriving at the scene, Huai Tianpei noticed something. His gaze fell on a small cocoon not far away, from which a butterfly slowly emerged with a tremor.

The butterfly shed its former ugly form, transformed from a cocoon into a butterfly, and slowly flew past Huai Tianpei's eyes with its bright wings spread, seemingly hinting at someone's rebirth.

"Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly... an interesting metaphor. It seems Chen Qi will definitely use his true skills in this martial arts battle."

The second brother thought this in Huai Tianpei's mind, and now, guided by him, Huai Tianpei strode towards the direction of the Rat Stronghold.

Soon, the Axe Gang had occupied every corner of Rat Stronghold. When Huai Tianpei arrived at the filming location, he couldn't immediately spot the familiar Chen Qi and unconsciously went up to a higher place.

"There's no reason for that." Huai Tianpei and his second brother were both suspicious. Having been by Chen Qi's side for so long, there was no way they couldn't recognize Chen Qi's aura.

At that moment, Chen Qi slowly walked out of the room from below Huai Tianpei and faced the possessed Huai Tianpei directly.

Why couldn't Huai Tianpei and his second brother find Chen Qi? Because Chen Qi had already changed his [Honor] title. He temporarily removed those titles that increased reputation and only added the bronze title [Lost Year], which increased his physical attributes.

With Chen Qi's strength increasing, the feedback from the "Blood of Sui" is now many times stronger! At this moment, not only Huai Tianpei, but also his second brother are incredibly surprised by Chen Qi's tremendous change, their faces showing extremely excited smiles as they mutter to themselves:

"Is that so?"

Huai Tianpei was amazed by Chen Qi's sudden surge in strength, while his second brother felt an even stronger resonance with Chen Qi. At this moment, not only him, but also Nian, Xi, Chongyue in the screening room felt a familiar sense of resonance from Chen Qi.

But why did they have this feeling? None of the four understood the reason. They had never even considered the possibility that Chen Qi was "age". The twelve brothers and sisters knew each other and had been together for countless years. This possibility simply did not exist.

"So, you traitor are still alive! Brothers! Kill him!"

However, Ah broke everyone's train of thought. With a wave of his hand, the Axe Gang that Xi had drawn rushed towards Chen Qi in droves!

Huai Tianpei didn't stop them, even though he knew these people were destined to be defeated by Chen Qi. He just wanted to see Chen Qi's style and moves. His second brother thought the same thing, and also hoped that these drawn figures could wear down Chen Qi's stamina.

In Chen Qi's eyes now, the movements of the people attacking him were incredibly slow. He had entered a magical state and was finally experiencing firsthand the effects that could only be achieved in movies with slow-motion special effects.

"So, in the eyes of a master, everyone's movements are slow?"

Chen Qi's strength increased dramatically because of the system, so his current situation is actually very similar to that of Sing in "Kung Fu Hustle." Entering such a level, he was inevitably confused the first time.

So, why not try throwing a punch casually?

Thinking this, Chen Qi slightly turned his body and quickly dodged the Axe Gang's attack, then casually punched the Axe Gang member in the stomach.

"Bang!"

However, with a muffled thud, the person's body flew out, even hitting more than a dozen people. This effect made Chen Qi directly feel his current power.

Faced with the enemy attacking again, Chen Qi also stomped on one of their toes, and even crushed the sole of one's foot.

"Hmph... stepping on toes, only kids use that trick when they're fighting."

Huai Tianpei said this with a hint of disdain, but the next moment, a figure suddenly crashed down beside him as soon as he finished speaking, causing Huai Tianpei to immediately look in Chen Qi's direction.

What he saw was Chen Qi testing his strength after confirming his own power! The people that Xi had drawn became the best experience package for Chen Qi to adapt to his soaring strength, helping him get used to this power, as well as some martial arts skills that he had realized but had not had time to practice.

Chen Qi certainly didn't just use the "Buddha's Palm" technique. In order to prepare for the duel with Huai Tianpei, he also used some martial arts techniques that are commonly seen in martial arts novels, but he didn't improve his proficiency with them.

After all, the Buddha's Palm technique is enough to deal with Huai Tianpei. Chen Qi's shrewish personality has given him the perfect opportunity to improve his skills. Coincidentally, the main character Chen Qi plays also needs a gradual process of mastering martial arts in the story, so this is the perfect opportunity to use him now!

Fists, palms, legs, fingers... one martial art after another began to hone at a visible speed under Chen Qi's moves! The people in the screening room were already stunned.

"Well done, Director Chen Qi! You really brought to life the image of a naive young martial artist!" Chongyue couldn't help but admire Chen Qi's superb acting skills, but his eyes were fixed on the martial arts Chen Qi was performing, trying to identify each move as one he had seen before.

"Chen Qi... he always kept things hidden, was he really that strong?"

Chen Huijie, who thought she knew Chen Qi well, felt unfamiliar with the extraordinary martial arts skills Chen Qi was displaying—how could Chen Qi, who was usually so amiable and never made a move, possess such formidable martial arts skills?

Talulah and the others, who knew Chen Qi's identity as Feranmut, naturally understood Chen Qi formidable strength, but they still couldn't help but marvel at how their director was truly a hidden master.

Inside the film set, Wei Yenwu Wenyue couldn't help but open the window. Looking at Chen Qi, who was unstoppable in the crowd, Wenyue recited her lines with a touch of emotion, saying:

"If our son hadn't died, he would be about this age now."

"If he studies hard, I think he'll either become a doctor or a lawyer in the future," Wei Yenwu couldn't help but sigh. He understood Wenyue's meaning; they also really wanted a son. And Chen Qi had now fulfilled all their expectations for their child.

"But judging from his appearance, he should be a martial arts instructor."

As soon as Wei Yenwu and his wife finished speaking, Chen Qi's speed increased to an outrageous level. With each move, at least several people fell. In front of a master like him, numbers became meaningless, merely a way to buy time.

From his vantage point, Huai Tianpei watched as Chen Qi's moves became increasingly refined, gradually approaching him. In a daze, Chen Qi's face appeared right before him.

At this moment, although Huai Tianpei was controlling his emotions, he still couldn't hide his excited smile. At the same time, Chen Qi also noticed a wisp of turbid black energy mixed in with Huai Tianpei's tiger eyes.

Without a doubt, it is now Second Brother guiding Huai Tianpei's actions. Huai Tianpei's previously suppressed inner demons, after witnessing Chen Qi's strength, couldn't contain their excitement and immediately said:

"Good, come on."

"Bang!!"

No sooner had Huai Tianpei finished speaking than Chen Qi delivered a powerful punch without hesitation, sending him flying. At that moment, Huai Tianpei's and his second brother's cries of pain seemed to overlap, and the pain was undoubtedly felt by both of them.

"This guy—he's suddenly become so strong?!"

The second brother, in pain, even felt his remnant soul tremble; with just that one moment, he felt the long-lost pain.

However, to the second brother's surprise, under that strange resonance, he couldn't muster the slightest aversion to Chen Qi, who had unleashed that attack. It was as if Chen Qi was simply playing around with him, or perhaps throwing a tantrum?

The second brother didn't understand what this strange feeling was all about, but now, even if Chen Qi had nothing to do with him, his own family would beat him up first!

"Huai Tianpei, show me what you're capable of! Now is not the time to hide your true abilities!"

Immediately, under the guidance of his second brother, the black aura in Huai Tianpei's eyes intensified, and with it came his true strength, which was unrestrained and unleashed deadly attacks!

Chapter 232: A perfectly replicated plot, the second brother's Toad Technique!

"As expected... after Brother Huai was possessed by Second Brother, he was influenced by Second Brother's guidance and began to act recklessly and without restraint."

Inside the screening room, Chongyue stood with Nian and Xi. Beside him, Waai Fu, who had learned the truth, watched his father's battle with Chen Qi with a worried expression and couldn't help but ask:

"Chongyue... he'll be alright, right?"

"Don't worry, Waai Fu, Chen Qi never does anything without confidence. He said he can force Second Brother to come out, and he definitely can!"

Faced with Waai Fu's worries, Nian showed a rare display of concern. She patted Waai Fu's shoulder and comforted her, "We know Second Brother's abilities. He's like a wire worm; he can burrow into your body and you won't be able to find him. But how much of an impact can he have on your body? Not for a little while."

However, Nian was unaware that his answer had made Talulah, who was standing beside him, and Koschei in Talulah's mind extremely embarrassed. Koschei could only pretend not to hear Nian's words and, watching Chen Qi's performance on the big screen, couldn't help but sigh:

"I only disappeared for a short while, and you guys gave me another surprise... Lion's Roar Technique and Buddha's Palm, is that why I suffered at this kid's hands in the first place?"

Koschei suddenly remembered that he had almost been crushed by Chen Qi with a single slap. Now, seeing Chen Qi display such formidable strength for the first time, Koschei couldn't help but wonder if he was the first person to experience the power of the "Buddha's Palm".

"Old Black Snake, do you think Chen Qi can succeed?" Talulah asked Koschei, the master of manipulating souls, at this moment. Koschei smiled slightly and said:

"My foolish daughter, you should have known when you asked this question that even my soul has been reduced to this wretched state by that brat. No matter how powerful that 'Sui' is, after being divided into 181 parts, how could his soul possibly be stronger than mine?"

"It's just that he chose an exceptionally good object to possess; otherwise, he might have already been destroyed. Chen Qi will definitely succeed."

Koschei was now somewhat gloating; finally, someone else was going to experience the terror this kid possessed, just like him. But what Koschei was more curious about now was exactly what stage Chen Qi's strength was at, and what kind of being he had lost to.

Back to the filming, in the current fight between Chen Qi and Huai Tianpei, Chen Qi has gained the upper hand. After completely overwhelming Huai Tianpei in both speed and strength, Huai Tianpei is even starting to struggle to keep up with his pace.

"Crack!" Huai Tianpei pinned down Chen Qi's arms, looking at Chen Qi, whose martial arts skills were still somewhat immature, with a sinister grin, and sneered:

"I can catch any bullet—Aaaaaaah!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Huai Tianpei's foot was struck hard by the "toe-stepping" he had just mocked. The next moment, facing Chen Qi's fierce attack, Huai Tianpei's pupils dilated slightly.

"Bang!"

With a punch and a kick, Huai Tianpei's body was sent flying several meters away. This was the first time he had been knocked down since he became famous, and also the first time he had been beaten so badly.

Faced with being completely overwhelmed in terms of strength and speed, a momentary sense of imbalance flashed through Huai Tianpei's mind as he was knocked down—it seemed that some emotion was subtly growing within him.

A voice, seemingly his own, slowly echoed in his mind...

"How could you, after decades of hard training, be surpassed by such a 'genius'? His moves are so immature; he's only practiced martial arts for a few years. He only surpasses you in physical Kung Fu Hustle and has the advantage of being a 'Feranmut.' Otherwise, how could he have defeated you?"

"To transcend racial limitations through martial arts, isn't that what you've been striving for? Now, it's time to prove yourself."

"Use every trick in the book to defeat him, surpass him, and you will become a mortal standing at the pinnacle of martial arts in this Great Yan!"

In his mind, the voice of his second brother echoed in waves. At first, the black energy in Huai Tianpei's eyes seemed to be resisting, but with a blockage, it seemed that it could not resist and the black energy occupied nearly 90% of his pupil color.

At the same time, Huai Tianpei, who was slowly getting up, began to change his movements slightly. Accompanied by a violent change in his internal energy, Chen Qi, Chongyue and the others immediately noticed Huai Tianpei's change!

"This is..."

"Coo--quack."

With a sound like the croaking of a toad, Huai Tianpei's muscles swelled up, and his hair stood on end like countless sharp spikes. Before Chen Qi could react, Huai Tianpei exerted all his strength and charged towards Chen Qi at an incredible speed!

"Ooh!"

At this moment, even with Chen Qi's current strength, he couldn't help but cry out in pain. He felt as if he encountered layers of obstacles behind him, and his body crashed through nearly ten walls before the attack was completely neutralized. However, the impact caused him severe pain in his stomach, as if he had been forcibly beaten out of his child after being pregnant.

Hahahahahaha!!

Having finally turned the tide, Huai Tianpei was now laughing maniacally, destroying everything in his path. After leaping into the air, he crawled on all fours and slammed to the ground before channeling his inner energy once more.

"Coo--Croak!"

"Coo--Croak!"

The familiar croaking of the toad rang out again, accompanied by Huai Tianpei's ever-expanding cheeks, leaving Chen Qi dumbfounded. He never expected that Huai Tianpei, possessed by his second brother, could perfectly replicate the scene from "Kung Fu Hustle" without any prior arrangement from him!

What is this? Is it fate? He clearly didn't get involved in Huai Tianpei's Kung Fu Hustle instruction, but by some twist of fate, he actually managed to perform the exact same Toad Technique!

No, this isn't Toad Technique!

At that moment, Chen Qi Chongyue Chen Qi's surprised expression for one of the Kung Fu Hustle, and immediately frowned, addressing everyone as follows:

"The Toad Technique is a profound internal skill that I wrote and included in the Great Yan Martial Arsenal. It is a martial art I created, but its performance is definitely not like what Brother Huai is showing!"

"Huh? This Kung Fu Hustle was created by Chongyue?!"

Chongyue's words surprised everyone around him. Facing their astonished gazes, Chongyue, who had single-handedly created almost half of the martial arts of the Great Yan Dynasty, nodded solemnly and said:

"The Toad Technique Style, named for its posture resembling Toad Technique, originates from the fact that the practitioner squats on the ground with their arms bent at shoulder height and exhales waste gas during the movement. This internal energy cultivation method is considered one of the most profound among the martial arts I have written about, and it is hidden in the Great Yan Martial Arsenal."