The Lion's Roar Technique Counters the Sarkaz Royal Court? / The Lion's Roar Technique Was Already Terrifying, and There's Still More to Come?

At this moment, it wasn't just Theresis and her group who had the same question; similar sentiments were expressed in Ursus, Kazimierz, and other countries. However, if any of them were in Lungmen or inside the Great Yan Kingdom watching the film, they would find that the people of Great Yan surprisingly didn't react to this setting at all, but rather accepted it readily.

This is thanks to the widespread dissemination of the "hero in hiding in the city" concept from martial arts films. In the eyes of the people of Great Yan, the more inconspicuous a person is, the more likely they are to be a master, which fits their imagination of reclusive masters.

In fact, this is indeed the case in the Great Yan... but not many people in the Great Yan know this, and this kind of setting is not unacceptable to them.

However, the only thing that surprised them was that they couldn't immediately spot the protagonist in this slum... Generally speaking, aren't the protagonists in martial arts films always particularly eye-catching and possessing extraordinary charisma? Why can't they see him here?

"The main character can't be that lecherous Landlord, can he? He seems to have way too much screen time."

"No way? Someone that ugly is the main character?"

In the Great Yan, such scenes were repeatedly played out in various cinemas. However, as the plot unfolded, the first minor climax of the movie occurred the moment Zuo Le's character, Jiang Bao, appeared on screen.

"Landlady, Landlady! Why is there suddenly no water?"

Cough cough cough!

Meanwhile, shortly after Zuo Le appeared on screen, his dazed expression immediately caused the members of the Imperial Calendar Bureau who recognized him to burst into laughter. Meanwhile, far away in Jade Gate, Pingchong Hou, Zuo Le's father, Zuo Xuanliao, who was also watching the film, spat out a mouthful of tea.

"This... this is my son?! How come Zuo Le is in the movie too?"

"And isn't that Landlord, Duke Wei? And isn't the Landlady in the movie Madam Wen Yue?! Why do they all look so alike?"

Zuo Xuanliao had only heard that the entire Great Yan was paying close attention to Chen Qi's martial arts film. He was usually meticulous in carrying out his official duties, but he only thought of letting the soldiers relax a bit, which is why he showed it in an open-air cinema.

As a result, Chen Qi's first major task left Zuo Xuanliao stumped. Faced with soldiers who didn't recognize Wei Yenwu and were just laughing at the scene, Zuo Xuanliao didn't know whether he should let them laugh or shut up.

He knew perfectly well that Duke Wei was a member of the imperial family! Making fun of someone of the imperial family was a serious crime! But the problem was, this thing had already been made into a movie, and he had even chosen to broadcast it. If he were punished, wouldn't he also be punished?

"Well... the law doesn't punish everyone, and since His Majesty hasn't spoken up, presumably... everything should be fine, right?"

Zuo Xuanliao was now trembling with fear. He had no time to feel sorry for Wenyue, who was cursing everyone on the big screen, or for his son who had been slapped by Wenyue... He just felt that Chen Qi was too bold. The emperor gave him a job, and he really dared to use him!

However, what Zuo Xuanliao didn't know was that while he was terrified that this might cause trouble, inside the palace, their Great Yan Emperor was laughing louder than anyone else. Later, during the incident where Wenyue physically abused Wei Yenwu, the entire palace could almost hear their Emperor's delighted laughter.

"Hahahaha! Great! Well done! Director Chen Qi really captured the essence of the Emperor! This guy used to be just like that!"

"Good! Give him a few more punches! My sister-in-law went too lightly; that wasn't enough to make his nose bleed! Ah! That vase was a good thing! I've wanted to do that for a long time!"

When the Emperor of Great Yan watched the scene in the movie where Wenyue was abusing Wei Yenwu, he immediately forgot about his initial thought that the two of them looked too disheveled and were "disgracing the royal image," and just laughed heartily.

The Grand Tutor, watching this scene, couldn't help but twitch. He wanted to laugh but kept restraining himself. Despite his advanced age, his face was flushed as if he were about to have a stroke.

However, the Grand Tutor had no way to refute His Majesty's words, after all, they were the truth—but don't be fooled by Wei Yenwu's ruthless, politically-driven demeanor now that he's the ruler of Lungmen.

As the teacher of both the current emperor and Wei Yenwu, the Grand Tutor knew best the two brothers' behavior in the palace. Wei Yenwu was intelligent but also exceptionally bold, initially disrespectful and causing the Grand Tutor considerable trouble. In contrast, the emperor was more obedient as a child, slightly less talented than Wei Yenwu, and simply followed in Wei Yenwu's footsteps.

However, Wei Yenwu's arrogance in his childhood was also due to his ability to learn things very quickly. He could master the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting in just a few months. The same was true for his studies; he would put something down after learning half of it, but he would still consistently rank first in every exam.

Because he learned quickly, Wei Yenwu wasn't interested in these complicated etiquettes when he was young. He was fond of fighting, singing and dancing, wild beasts, and driving chariots. In short, he seemed happy doing anything as long as he wasn't the emperor. This is why Wei Yenwu later left the palace to wander the world without telling anyone, leaving the bewildered emperor who was only put on the throne afterward to find out what had happened.

It's fair to say that, in the Grand Tutor's eyes, Wei Yenwu was even bolder than Chen Qi in his youth! Otherwise, do you really think a mere well-behaved prince from the royal family could have conquered Wenyue, who was even wilder than Wei Yenwu in her youth?

In the Grand Tutor's view, Wei Yenwu Wenyue were a match made in heaven. No one else could subdue them. Only when there is one better person than the other could they maintain such a respectful relationship to this day.

"However, I wonder if Madam Wen Yue knows anything about what happened to Duke Wei in the palace? He wasn't well-behaved from a young age, but he matured quickly. Although he hasn't done anything outrageous, he's given me quite a few headaches..."

"If that's the case... then those few punches were indeed too few."

The Grand Tutor was also in a rare situation where he shared the same thoughts as the Yan Emperor, who was also enjoying the spectacle. As people who had both been harmed by Wei Yenwu's irresponsible behavior in the past, they both felt a sense of satisfaction from the inside out when they saw the scene in the movie where Wei Yenwu was being beaten up by Wenyue.

After that, the appearance of the protagonist Chen Qi further elevated this comedic plot. In particular, the scene where Chen Qi, who tried to extort money but failed, was beaten up by Wenyue with a slipper made the high-ranking officials of various countries burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha! Who would have thought that the renowned director Chen Qi would one day get beaten up!"

"Director Chen Qi is audacious and reckless outside, but he gets whipped on screen. How to put it—it's satisfying!"

"The first woman in all of Terra to dare hit Chen Qi and not face retaliation! I'm impressed! You are the strongest person on this land!"

The scene where Chen Qi was brutally beaten was arguably the most worthwhile scene to watch repeatedly for high-ranking officials from various countries. The crisp sound of slippers slapping against the ground was, to many of these officials who had been thoroughly humiliated by Chen Qi, the most beautiful music in the world! Without a doubt!

Although everyone knew it was just acting, it was indeed the first time that people had seen Chen Qi being beaten, and it had even been shown on the big screen. Back then, the assassination attempts by the Emperor's Blades of Ursus and the fourteen Campaign Knight of the Commercial Federation could not harm Chen Qi in the slightest, which had long since made all the countries give up their plans to assassinate Chen Qi.

But now, seeing the arrogant Chen Qi being beaten so badly by Wenyue that he is no match for her, Wenyue thinks he deserves to be called an idol of all countries, the only person in all of Terra who can hurt Chen Qi!

Of course, there were also people who felt sorry for Chen Qi. For example, Amiya on Rhodes Island, upon seeing such a scene, laughed while also feeling that it was wrong to gloat, and couldn't help but laugh:

"That sounds painful. Director Chen Qi must be really working hard."

"In terms of relationships, Madam Wen Yue can be considered Chen Qi's aunt. Judging from the fact that Director Chen Qi was willing to broadcast this segment, he was using this method to tell the Emperor of Great Yan about his relationship with Madam Wen Yue."

Kal'tsit had some different ideas; she saw things more deeply. Now, it was certain that Chen Qi would protect Wei Yenwu and his wife. Kal'tsit also knew something about what happened at Lungmen and that Wei Yenwu and his wife had always been under the close watch of the Great Yan Emperor.

While Chen Qi's signal was meant to be humorous, it unintentionally elevated Wenyue's status, serving as a statement from Chen Qi regarding his work: he is the one protecting Madam Wen Yue.

"I imagine there will be some scenes later on that elevate Madam Wen Yue," Kal'tsit said, a slight smile playing on her lips as she listened to Chen Qi's superb performance and the humorous plot.

Well, seeing Chen Qi get beaten up... Kal'tsit actually felt a little bit of secret satisfaction, especially after Chen Qi was personally awarded the title of "Lord" by Theresia. It would be impossible for Kal'tsit to say that she wasn't jealous at all.

As the plot unfolds and the Axe Gang arrives, the originally comedic storyline suddenly becomes tense, and everyone's emotions are unconsciously stirred up.

When they witnessed a mother and child being doused with diesel fuel by the Axe Gang, and just as Brother Sum's (played by Lee) lighter was about to fall, a hand finally grabbed it. Even though everyone knew this scene would happen, they still breathed a sigh of relief.

Waai Fu grabbed the lighter, her delicate frame now displaying the demeanor of a chivalrous hero. Facing the Axe Gang members, she remained fearless and spoke:

"I did it."

Because of the camera angle, no one knew who kicked the Axe Gang member played by Jie. Therefore, when Waai Fu appeared with only one shot and no prior setup, everyone assumed that she had deliberately sacrificed herself to stand up for him.

What Chen Qi wanted was this kind of first impression—this chivalrous spirit of standing up for what's right, even at the cost of personal sacrifice. This allowed many high-ranking officials and viewers who hadn't seen Great Yan martial arts films to directly experience the most important element of martial arts movies. "Chivalry."

They may not know how to describe it, but without a doubt, they all felt what Chen Qi wanted to express and the theme of the film.

This movie... is quite interesting. The Emperor of Yan, who had also admired chivalrous heroes in his childhood, nodded slightly. He was now interested and could watch the whole movie.

Chapter 238: Does the Lion's Roar Technique have a restraining effect on the Sarkaz Royal Court?

"Is this the martial arts of the Great Yan? It certainly looks quite impressive."

"This should be the fight scene that Eureka posted online. It's much clearer to see the fighting style now."

"These martial arts techniques... are quite exquisite. If we could get our hands on the martial arts manuals, it might be very useful in improving the quality of the guards."

"Kung Fu Hustle" finally captured the fight scenes that were of most concern to high-ranking officials from various countries, because Chen Qi had promised that the fight scenes were all real, and even the actors were genuine martial arts masters. This led the high-ranking officials from various countries to start analyzing the film, and they quickly came to similar conclusions.

These martial arts skills are quite good. Although the army emphasizes uniformity, these skills are very suitable for use in the training of guards, elite soldiers, or officers.

In the movie, the performances of Waai Fu, Tai He, Shang Zhong were impressive to ordinary people on Terra. Even audiences from Yan who were used to watching martial arts films found the fight scenes incredibly exciting due to the plot and emotional engagement. However, it wasn't particularly remarkable to the high-ranking officials of various countries.

Their performance was as they had initially judged; these three men were as strong as several of their guards, which was quite impressive, but it wasn't surprising enough to astound them.

"While they may not be able to defeat Confessors, in a one-on-one fight, their martial arts skills can overcome racial differences, making them slightly stronger than some experienced Sarkaz mercenaries."

General Manfred then offered his assessment of the martial arts skills of Waai Fu and the other two, while the Bloodborne Archon shook his head and said calmly:

"But that's meaningless on the battlefield. The battlefield doesn't allow one-on-one duels; that's foolish. These flashy but impractical martial arts are nothing but fancy moves. Against a truly experienced Sarkaz, they'll definitely suffer."

"The Sarkaz's advantage lies on the battlefield. We don't just fight to the death; our race's greatest advantage is knowing who our enemy is, gathering intelligence in advance, and setting traps to maximize our advantage before the war even begins."

"In one-on-one combat, the Sarkaz are second to none, even excluding the advantages of our Ten Royal Court. Otherwise, killing them would be a piece of cake."

As a Sarkaz supremacist, Bloodborne Archon inherited the pride and arrogance of his race. However, what Bloodborne Archon said was not without reason; these martial arts skills were not enough to make the Sarkaz race feel that he, a long-lived species, needed attention.

Just as the Bloodborne Archon was speaking, suddenly, Theresia's voice slowly came from behind:

"This is just the first fight scene, Bloodborne Archon, please be patient. Director Chen Qi, there should be even stronger martial arts scenes to come."

"... Your Highness Theresia."

Theresia's arrival immediately made Bloodborne Archon and Manfred more respectful. Theresia's appearance was not surprising, since in the eyes of all the Sarkaz, Theresia's current soul state had only improved because of her connection with Chen Qi.

Theresis even ordered the collection of items bearing Chen Qi's signature... This left the Sarkaz under his command astonished, and items related to Chen Qi even became "huge amounts of currency" on the Sarkaz black market.

"Sister Wang." Seeing Theresia arrive, Theresis naturally made way for her to sit down, but seeing Theresia watching Chen Qi's performance on the big screen, she immediately said:

"Brother Wang, and everyone else, we all need to pay close attention to Director Chen Qi's work. This film might affect our clan's restoration and our diplomatic attitude towards Yan, so we must treat it with caution."

"The Great Yan has stood firm in Terra for so long, overthrowing the rule of 'God,' it can't possibly only have this much to offer. Everyone should have faith in Director Chen Qi."

"Yes..."

Theresia's words were well-received, and she herself immediately turned her attention to the screen. She could say that she had learned a lot of things she didn't know before thanks to Chen Qi's movies, and "Kung Fu Hustle" was one of them.

Could Director Chen Qi convey any useful information for the Sarkaz tribe in this film? Theresia hoped that the impression she had left on Chen Qi would prompt Chen Qi to reveal more information beneficial to their tribe.

As expected, just as Theresia had said, the plot unfolded as Waai Fu and his two companions encountered even stronger opponents. The Rat King and the Emperor, who played "Heavenly Cripple and Earthly Defect," immediately showcased their internal skills, capable of killing without a trace, upon their first appearance!

The fact that Waai Fu, who had previously shown remarkable talent, died like an ant at the hands of the Emperor sent shivers down the spines of high-ranking officials from various countries.

"What kind of power is this?"

"Originium Arts? Could this Originium Arts allow for stealth attacks?"

"Wait, this looks like the internal energy cultivation technique of the Great Yan. I've seen this kind of setting in some martial arts movies before, and I thought it was nonsense. It turns out that such a martial art actually exists?!"

The Emperor's first display of his internal strength startled many high-ranking officials from various countries. It's understandable that they were unfamiliar with it; the Great Yan was truly mysterious, and the only place open to the outside world was Lungmen, a port-like Mobile City. Lungmen was not usually teeming with experts, so foreigners knew very little about the Great Yan's internal strength.

The first appearance of the internal energy was absolutely stunning. The characters played by Waai Fu, Tai He Shang Zhong, who had previously shown outstanding performance and were considered by the high-ranking officials of various countries to be elite guards, were beaten by the Emperor and the Rat King without any chance to fight back.

This huge gap made them take things seriously, and they all thought of the same thing:

"Such experts are rare in the Great Yan... Hopefully, they are extremely few. If the Great Yan had ten thousand such experts, forming an army like that could probably directly change the course of a battle."

Even the Bloodborne Archon, witnessing this scene, became somewhat serious and muttered to himself:

"Such an existence should be rare in the Great Yan. Their strength is almost on par with that of Confessors, and we don't have many Confessors."

"Don't underestimate the Great Yan, Bloodborne Archon. Do you remember those Black Cape?" Theresis reminded the Bloodborne Archon at this moment, speaking coldly.

"These men in Black Cape are rumored to be the guards of the Great Yan royal family. Their strength is such that even ordinary Confessors would find it difficult to match them. Moreover, Great Yan also has 'Celestial Masters' who can single-handedly change the course of a battle. Do not underestimate them."

"The number of masters like those in the movies... I hope is not very high in the Great Yan, but I also think we should prepare for the worst, that there might be over a thousand such masters in the Great Yan."

Theresis said this, and Bloodborne Archon and Manfred nodded with furrowed brows, their attention refocusing on the big screen. Soon, they saw Tai He Shang Zhong, who was on the verge of death, being rescued!

Then, they saw someone they knew: Wei Yenwu, the ruler of Lungmen, personally taking action and demonstrating the power of Tai Chi!

In the movie, the Rat King and the Emperor, who had initially been overwhelmingly dominant, were completely powerless against Wei Yenwu. Wei Yenwu's Tai Chi, with its silent landings, light-footed movements, and the ability to overcome strength with softness, amazed everyone!

"This is Tai Chi? No wonder Chongyue praised it so highly."

Inside the palace, when the Emperor of Great Yan saw Wei Yenwu, dressed in pajamas yet displaying the demeanor of a master of Great Yan, defeating the Rat King and the assassin played by the Emperor, who were unable to retaliate, he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:

"Perhaps I've focused too much on the Lion's Roar Technique, forgetting that Tai Chi is also a profound martial art. It's just a pity that most of our opponents are Feranmut, requiring even more powerful martial arts to keep us in check."

"--Not entirely, Your Majesty." At that moment, the Grand Tutor suddenly seemed to remember something and said to the Emperor:

"According to our information, many Feranmut have also taken human form or acted as agents of humans. Therefore, it is still necessary for us to master martial arts against humans, Tai Chi is very suitable."

"The advantages shown by Duke Wei are evident. When this move is mastered, it makes the practitioner as light as a swallow and lands silently, making it extremely suitable for one-on-one battles to delay some powerful enemies. Moreover, our Great Yan's enemies are not only Feranmut, but also occasionally some martial arts offenders who need our attention."

"Hmm... Your words make sense. Perhaps Tai Chi and Lion's Roar Technique should be promoted. In the future, we should strive to establish at least one Tai Chi and one Lion's Roar Technique practitioner in every Mobile City."

The Emperor of Yan thought about it a lot. Tai Chi is suitable for delaying and deflecting force, while Lion's Roar Technique is extremely powerful and requires time to gather and accumulate energy. So, one can delay and the other can gather energy, which will allow them to cooperate well even when facing a single, very strong opponent.

As he was thinking this, Madam Wen Yue finally made her appearance. The Emperor of Yan immediately sat up straight, eagerly anticipating the power of the "Lion's Roar Technique that he cared about most—just how powerful it would be!

However, on the screen, the scene of dozens of skeleton soldiers wielding blades and fighting against the Emperor's all-out zither music allowed everyone to directly experience the terrifying power of internal energy! They also understood what kind of being had previously managed to defeat Waai Fu and the others so badly.

In an instant, almost all of Terra's high-ranking officials felt threatened by this move. However, Madam Wen Yue remained indifferent, simply taking a deep breath...

"Roar! Aaaaaaah!!"

The power of the Lion's Roar Technique was transmitted through the screen to everyone's ears at this moment. The sound recording equipment of Chen Qi's crew completely captured the original sound of the Lion's Roar Technique Kung Fu Hustle. Although they did not have to directly face the power of the sound waves, everyone could intuitively feel the enormous deterrent power of the Lion's Roar Technique!

Almost at that moment, everyone, whether in the movie theater or in the palace where the high-ranking officials of various countries were located, was shaken by the Lion's Lion's Roar Technique. However, the stronger the being, the more they could feel the power within the Lion's Roar Technique.

"Hiss--!"

In Londinium, the Bloodborne Archon immediately sensed the power's restraint against evil beings the moment he heard the Lion's Roar Technique!

Almost immediately, the Bloodborne Archon retreated a great distance, his entire body resembling a cat with its fur standing on end. His face lost its usual elegance, revealing the ferocious expression of Bloodfiend Demon when threatened. His sharp claws and fangs were immediately exposed, and he was as vigilant as if facing a formidable enemy!

While the Bloodborne Archon's reaction was excessive, it set off alarm bells in the hearts of all the Sarkaz present, because they all realized that this Lion's Roar Technique posed an extremely great threat to their Sarkaz race!

"This martial art actually has a restraining effect on our clan?!"

Theresis also frowned deeply. The Bloodborne Archon's reaction made him realize that it was true; there really were martial arts techniques in this world that could restrain an entire race!

If this is true... the Great Yan is probably not something the Sarkaz clan can afford to provoke right now. Even the kings of the Royal Court would be restrained by this move. They should prepare to deal with it...

Chapter 239: The Lion's Roar Technique is scary enough, but is there more to this?

Madam Wen Yue's "Lion's Roar Technique" not only startled the Bloodborne Archon, who was most vulnerable to this move, but also startled the high-ranking Lion's Roar Technique of other countries. Although they did not have the same shock reaction as the Bloodborne Archon, they all stood ready and showed solemn expressions.