Lei Chong Shows His Might-Calling Me a Petty Wretch? Gentlemen, Clean Out Your Ears and Hear My Thunder!

Li Xian had plenty of energy left, and with just a small test, he had already achieved this result; one hundred and twenty was far from his limit. His chest suddenly trembled, and one hundred and twenty-one, one hundred and twenty-two... were all loud and clear, the drumbeats were natural, as if they were coming from heaven.

Zhou Cheng, Li Jian, and others came from impoverished backgrounds and went through arduous selection processes to join the Gold-Seeking Guard. They possessed exceptional martial arts talent and diligence, yet they were always inferior to the scions of the Aristocratic Clan and were suppressed. At this moment, they felt honored and inspired, their hearts pounding and their blood boiling.

He released a torrent of pent-up anger. The glory of your clan has now been trampled underfoot by others!

Bai Bolong, Su Kaihu, and other clan members initially sneered and mocked, but later they were shocked and speechless. Now, having been overpowered, they were filled with resentment and their faces were extremely ugly.

The crowd was saying, "One hundred and twenty-five times, one hundred and twenty-six times... This Li Xian is truly a beast! His Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance are far too powerful. He's already at the level of a mid-level formation leader."

"Thinking back to when Lei Chong Lang General first joined the Gold-Seeking Guard, he also made a name for himself with the Thunder-Drum Contest. At that time, he made seven tremors in one instant, and ninety-seven tremors in one breath. Isn't this person's achievement far superior to General Lei Chong Lang General's?"

"Although this person entered the Gold-Seeking Guard through an unconventional path, he is indeed capable. Within a month of his trial period, he Minor Accomplishment the Heavenly Pivot Saber Method, the Stone-Pushing Palm Method, and the Body of Suffering. These three martial arts, while not profound, are extremely difficult to master. Thus, his martial arts talent and diligence are evident to everyone." "Indeed, he refines his martial arts whenever he has free time. I have encountered him several times in this month, so it seems that such achievements are not accidental." Listening to everyone's discussion, Li Xian thought to himself, "I am using this opportunity to make a name for myself, not to show off, but to seek advancement and secure a position for the future. Now that I have demonstrated my abilities and achieved remarkable results, it is time to stop."

The condensation and vibration continued. The sound stopped at 132, still with great power remaining.

Li Jian, Shen Langyang, Zhou Zheng, and others applauded and cheered. Some offered verbal praise, while others remained silent.

Lei Chong suddenly let out a cold "snort," stepped into the arena, and stared coldly at Li Xian. Li Xian sensed the newcomer's ill intentions and thought to himself, "Strange, I haven't provoked Lei Chong." Calmly, he cupped his hands and said, "Lang General Lei!"

Lei Chong sternly shouted, "Well done, Li Xian! You've only just arrived at Gold-Seeking Guard and are barely gaining any power, yet you dare to try and outdo me with your petty tricks!" A moment of silence fell. No one dared to utter a sound. Li Xian smiled and asked, "Lang General Lei, what do you mean by that? I don't quite understand." Lei Chong cursed, "You shameless scoundrel, and you dare to argue!"

It turns out that Lei Chong rose to power because of "Thunder-Drum Contest". He may have a rough appearance, but he is actually extremely jealous. Although he came from a poor background, after achieving success and making remarkable achievements, he secretly put pressure on those with similar backgrounds.

When facing the clan members, they fawned and flattered. In this way, Song Jia, who was the first to gain momentum during the Thunder-Drum Contest, came from the "Water Dragon Martial Hall". Although she was not from a truly prominent clan, she had powerful backers.

Even if someone's performance is slightly inferior, Lei Chong will still nod in encouragement. The second-ranked Su Clan Su Kaihu was indeed remarkable, and Lei Chong applauded and cheered. The third-ranked Zhou Zheng, due to his poor background, despite his extraordinary appearance, far surpassed Su Kaihu. He might have a chance to catch up with Lei Chong in the future.

Lei Chong, however, was not proud; instead, he was annoyed. He thought to himself, "You poor fellow, what a fool you are to come here. Your Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance might be a step ahead of Su Kaihu, but in martial arts, archery, and all sorts of other things, you're no match for anyone. You don't know your own limitations, yet you dare to show off here. It's utterly laughable. No wonder you've never made a name for yourself!" He completely forgot that he himself had once held the same thoughts.

Judging others by one's own standards, one will look down on the poor even more.

But this person is ultimately inferior to him. Although I dislike this person very much, it's not worth targeting him.

The fifth person Bai Bolong, made his appearance, stunning everyone with his skills, which rivaled those of Lei Chong in his prime. Lei Chong was greatly encouraged and excited. "As expected of a disciple of the Aristocratic Clan, your martial arts are indeed profound, and your foundation is very solid!"

The cheers far surpassed those of others. He then launched into a passionate speech, determined to set an example.

When Li Xian appeared and instantly suppressed Bai Bolong, his displayed strength astonishing everyone present, Lei Chong's jealousy was no longer concealed. Therefore, he went on stage to suppress him. Li Xian stared at Lei Chong. When he first saw this man, observing his imposing physique and unrestrained aura, he assumed he was a free-spirited and unconventional person. At that time, Li Xian had volunteered to join the Gold-Seeking Guard. Lei Chong to dissuade him, and Li Xian felt no resentment, simply assuming he was following the rules.

Upon seeing him again today, Li Xian suddenly realized, "Although this person appears rough, he is envious. There are many like him. If I want to advance my career, I will inevitably encounter such petty people. He has already attracted Lei Chong's attention. Even if I take a step back for now and gain temporary peace, Lei Chong will surely cut off my chance for promotion in the future. Since I want to make a name for myself, I might as well go all the way!" He calmly said, "Lang General Lei, please tell me how petty I am and how I have made a fool of myself. I am all ears and willing to listen to your guidance."

The onlookers were all taken aback. Li Xian's words were polite, but he had clearly adopted a confrontational and argumentative stance. Li Jian thought to himself, "Utterly foolish, utterly foolish! If he had admitted his mistake and retreated now, the matter would have been settled. How could he be so ignorant of his place and dare to contradict Lang General Lei!"

Lei Chong's face twitched, and he shouted, "How dare you! Are you trying to argue with me?!"

Li Xian narrowed his eyes slightly, showing no remorse, and said in an even louder voice, "How have I, Li, acted so petty and disgraceful? Please enlighten me, Lang General Lei!" Lei Chong clenched his fists, but for a moment he was truly at a loss for words. He was filled with raging anger, feeling that his authority as "Lang General" had been greatly challenged. He was usually kind and friendly to the disciples of the Aristocratic Clan, and jokes and banter were common. But he was much stricter with those from poor backgrounds, rarely smiling, and beatings and shouts were the norm. He would often use the excuse of "it's for your own good."

Those from impoverished backgrounds, whether out of helplessness, fear, or belief, all showed utmost respect. Over time, Lei Chong felt that his words carried weight and were always effective. Now that someone dared to defy him, his anger was understandable.

Lei Chong quickly came up with an explanation and said, "Alright! Since you want me to be frank, I won't cover for you. Let me ask you, what realm of martial arts are you at?" Li Xian replied, "Second Martial Realm."

Lei Chong said, "Although you are a newcomer to the Gold-Seeking Guard, you already possess the skills of the Second Martial Realm. The Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance is a characteristic of the First Martial Realm. You, a Second Realm martial artist, shamelessly compete with a group of the First Realm martial artists. If this is not a despicable act, what is it? And you dare to argue!" The young masters of the Aristocratic Clan suddenly realized the truth and all accepted it. The shame of being overshadowed earlier was completely swept away.

In reality... in the military, strength is paramount. Those with higher martial arts levels and deeper skills naturally rise in rank. How can one demand fairness everywhere? Everyone has different family backgrounds, birth characteristics, and martial arts styles; how can they be compared on an equal footing?

Moreover, the Second Martial Realm has strengthened even the bones. The Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance has indeed improved, but Li Xian's twelve tremors in a moment and one hundred and thirty-two tremors in a single breath are still extremely strong achievements. However, after Lei Chong Chong's underhanded manipulation, it all became "cheating and making a fool of himself," and his amazing debut turned into a dramatic fall.

It's just adding more bait to the ridicule.

Li Xian remained calm, ignoring the sarcasm and insults, and asked, "May I ask Lei Chong, Lang General Lei, what realm of martial arts are you at?" His voice was calm, yet it contained an imposing aura.

Lei Chong narrowed his eyes, inwardly laughing angrily, and said, "I'm at the Second Martial Realm, and at the Fifth Advance Bone-Sculpting Embryo. What do you mean? You think... your achievements are enough to challenge me?"

Li Xian, brimming with confidence, met the challenge head-on, saying, "Indeed. Lei Chong Lang General is also at the Second Martial Realm, and has already entered the Fifth Advance. My duel with General Lei Chong should not be considered petty behavior or an attempt to suppress someone with my martial arts level!"

A commotion erupted throughout the hall. Li Jian, Shen Langyang, Zhou Zheng, and others stared in disbelief. Disciples from various Aristocratic Clan and scions of noble Lineage also began to discuss the matter animatedly. This was an unprecedented event, one that would surely become legendary in the future.

Bai Bolong, Bai Zhenglong, Su Kaihu, and the others were all curious and chimed in, saying, "Lang General Lei, this young man is new here and probably doesn't know your divine might. Since he's offered to teach us, you should let him know what it means to be above everyone else."

"Indeed, indeed. We've been part of the Gold-Seeking Guard for quite some time now, yet we've never had the chance to witness Lang General Lei's prowess." "Heh heh, let's show this kid what he's made of, Lang General Lei."

"What's so arrogant about this kid? Daring to challenge you like this, Lang General Lei, if we don't deflate his arrogance on the spot, others will think you're easy to bully!" Upon hearing this, Lei Chong's blood boiled, and he gently pressed down with his hand. The Gold-Seeking Guard immediately stopped talking. He looked at Li Xian and said, "Good! You're the second one who dares to challenge my Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance!"

Li Xian asked, "Who was the first one?" Lei Chong replied indifferently, "How could I possibly remember the name of such a petty person?" He unfastened the silver armor from his chest and threw it on the ground with a loud "boom," kicking up a cloud of dust.

The Gold-Seeking Guard were secretly astonished. They all knew that Lei Chong had recently exchanged his accumulated military merits for a "Threefold Body" technique, an extremely profound martial arts manual that focused on physical training.

Although the disciples of various noble Aristocratic Clan had the support of their Lineage, they also coveted this "Threefold Body" technique. However, they lacked sufficient military merit and still needed to accumulate it. Lei Chong's slight display of skill already demonstrated his impressive aura.

Lei Chong shouted in a booming voice, "Those who have just entered the First Realm, retreat ten zhang! The rest of you, retreat five zhang. Heavenly Cycle Circulation, secretly vibrating your Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance! If you are accidentally injured, don't blame me for not warning you!"

Its sound was like thunder. The Gold-Seeking Guard and their Cavalier retreated, watching from several feet away. Only Li Xian and Lei Chong remained in the arena. Lei Chong stood firm, focusing his energy.

An invisible aura emanated, stirring up clouds of dust. The training ground was filled with sand and dust, carrying a chilling atmosphere. Lei Chong stood in the sandstorm. His already imposing figure was further amplified by the shadow cast upon him in the sand and dust, making him appear like a giant amidst the dust and mist.

Lei Chong instantly unleashed the "Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance," and the dust that had been floating in the air fell to the ground like rain, making the training ground clear and bright. The Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance was extremely loud, and its power was directly aimed at Li Xian.

The thunder roared, and the Gold-Seeking Guard felt a jolt in their eardrums, a sharp pain that was hard to bear. Only by secretly vibrating their Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance to produce thunderous sounds, using Thunder Sound sounds to counteract thunderous Thunder Sound, could they barely bear the impact of the Lei Chong. Once the "Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance" technique was perfected, the thunderous sounds contained Inner Steam and the evolution of martial arts. The frequent thunderous Thunder Sound already possessed considerable killing power.

In an instant, fifteen tremors struck, the speed, magnitude, and ferocity of which were unparalleled. Although Lei Chong did not possess any extraordinary physical attributes, his chest cavity surpassed that of others, and his voice was loud and robust.

He had served as Gold-Seeking Guard) for over a decade, and his skill stemmed from the Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance." Later, he exchanged his military merits for martial arts training, specializing in several martial arts techniques that benefited from the Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance." His Thunder Sound technique was truly exceptional.

But Thunder Listening roared louder and louder, the crowd could hardly withstand its power. They feared that forcing themselves to endure it would damage their lungs, chest, and ears, so they took a step back as appropriate. With each step back, they shouted out the number of Thunder Sound in unison.

One hundred and thirty-nine, one hundred and forty-five, one hundred and fifty-nine...

The thunderous drumbeats grew increasingly terrifying, inspiring admiration in all who heard them. Bai Bolong was undoubtedly one of the most powerful warriors among the Cavalier. He used his Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance, holding out for a moment at a distance of five zhang, but he couldn't help but retreat repeatedly, now seven or eight zhang away from Lei Chong.

Li Jian and the others, who were at the back, were shocked and turned pale. But when they caught a glimpse of Li Xian out of the corner of their eye, they couldn't help but feel admiration. Amidst the dense thunderous drumming, Li Xian remained calm and composed, not taking a single step back.

One hundred and seventy-six... one hundred and eighty-five... one hundred and eighty-nine...

Lei Chong's breath was long and steady, but the thunderous Lei Chong gradually subsided. Seeing the momentum waning, Lei Chong suddenly clenched his fists and pounded them against his chest. The thunderous roar resumed, even more powerful than before. The Thunder Sound shook the roof tiles of tall buildings, made windows creak, and sent birds flying. Many clerks and laborers in Marquis Wu Station were startled by the thunder and came to observe the scene near the drill ground.

The tall buildings outside Marquis Wu Station were also filled with pedestrians. Lei Chong's power was truly formidable.

His chest-pounding motion just now was actually a combination of the martial arts "Thunder-Killing Fist" and the martial arts "Broad-Thunder Chest." It was as if he used his body as a drum, and an external force pounded it, causing the sound to reverberate in all directions.

The combination of these two moves created a powerful impact, like a punch. Anyone within several feet who heard the Thunder Sound felt as if they had been struck in the chest. Lei Chong extremely jealous, and he was not satisfied with winning with the Thunder Sound alone. He even incorporated it into his martial arts, using it to secretly injure Li Xian.

To enhance their own prestige.

But Li Xian remained calm despite the sudden onslaught of Thunder Sound. It was as if Mount Tai had collapsed before him, yet he remained unmoved. He was like a fish swimming against the current, yet he remained elegant. By the time the thunder roared two hundred and ten times, Lei Chong's breath had weakened, and the loudness of the roar had diminished.

Two hundred and fifteen, two hundred and twenty-three...

The sound gradually began to subside. At the 239th beat, the thunderous drumming completely disappeared. Lei Chong a deep breath, reaching his limit. His chest collapsed, his eyes were bloodshot, and with each breath, he felt a burning sensation all over his body.

This has reached its limit.

When the Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance ceased, the Gold-Seeking Guard slowly approached, all utterly astonished, their eyes filled with awe as if witnessing a divine miracle. They all thought, "Lang General Lei is indeed a cut above the rest; his strength is truly formidable. If it weren't for that Li Xian's provocation, we would have been unfortunate enough to witness Lang General's power."

Applause and cheers erupted, and praise poured in. Even the most Aristocratic Clan families were convinced and showered Lei Chong with compliments.

Lei Chong his breath for a moment, lightly patted his sleeves to shake off the dust, and said arrogantly, "Now do you know the difference? I called you a petty scoundrel, and you... dare to deny it! Dare to object!"

In any military camp, strength is paramount. Lei Chong's insult to Li Xian, calling him a "petty scoundrel," will surely become a source of ridicule for Li Xian if he is unable to refute it. I overheard some people among them already referring to Li Xian as a "petty scoundrel," their words mocking and sarcastic, which was quite grating.

Li Xian said, "Lang General Lei, I haven't even started yet, why jump to conclusions so quickly? Who is the villain is still undetermined."

Bai Bolong said, "Li Xian! You're being incredibly tactless. General Lei is criticizing you for your own good. Your constant arguing is petty. Your 132 resounding booms are already a very good result. Even if you force yourself to keep going, you'll only manage 150 or 160. How can that compare to Lang General Lei's 200?" Li Xian's blood boiled with youthful vigor, though he often concealed his true abilities due to circumstances and situations. But eventually, he drew his sword to the sky, aiming for the rising sun. At this moment, Li Xian could no longer hide his sharpness, revealing a strong sense of arrogance. He cupped his hands towards the crowd and said, "Everyone, please step back 15 zhang, prick up your ears, and listen respectfully to my Thunder Sound!" The crowd looked at each other, but no one stepped back.

Li Xian said, "Alright, if you are injured by the shock, don't blame me for not warning you!" He lightly raised his arms, put two fingers together, and held them in front of his nose. This was the "Inverted Drinking of the Yangtze" move of the "Xun Wind Breath".

The Nangong Clan is wealthy, and although Xun Wind Breath is a basic martial art, it is derived from the Jade-Avoiding True Scripture. When Xun Wind Breath is cultivated to its peak, it has the power to swallow the heavens and earth and drink the might of the heavens and earth.

At this moment, Li Xian absorbed all the energy, making the atmosphere heavy and oppressive. Li Xian's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his momentum gradually increased. The "I am the only one who can Sole-Self Heart Technique" technique was now being released.

The characteristics of "Heaven-Piercing Intent" naturally manifested. Li Xian was like a sword piercing the sky; he stood still, yet his power was unstoppable!

The people present subtly sensed something different from before.

This momentum has only just begun. Li Xian's martial arts foundation was built by Wen Caishang, and his spine is like Heaven-Piercing Divine Mountain. At this moment, he is "climbing the divine mountain," which makes his momentum reach even higher.

A faint "humming" sound could be heard coming from the surroundings.

Li Xian's aura suddenly surged, rising higher and higher... The divine mountain was infinitely high, and so was he. Although they were both on the training ground at this moment, looking at each other at eye level, in the eyes of the Gold-Seeking Guard, the ground beneath Li Xian's feet suddenly rose up, lifting him higher and higher, breaking through the clouds, and then looking down down.

Climbing the divine peak, my ambition soars to the heavens.

Bai Bolong suddenly shouted, "Back off!"

The moment the sound faded, Li Xian resounded with Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance. A loud "boom" was heard, but the sound did not seem to emanate from Li Xian's chest; rather, it seemed to come from the heavens above, beyond the clouds.

Gold-Seeking Guard was quite powerful, the crowd reacted immediately, secretly using their Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance to resist. But this first violent tremor was like a hammer blow to their hearts, leaving them feeling dizzy and disoriented.

The second, the third, the fourth... In an instant, there were already twenty-seven tremors. The violent sounds made the guards stagger, feel chest tightness and pain, eardrums piercing, and see stars.

For a moment, he only thought of retreating. Li Xian's sonic attack was aimed directly at Lei Chong. He used Lei Chong's own methods against him. Lei Chong's long hair flew wildly, and he used thunderous Thunder Sound to resist, thus avoiding injury.

But the power and might carried by the Thunder Sound forced him to take a half-step back. In the blink of an eye, Li Xian had already resounded one hundred and forty-nine times, one hundred and ninety-four times...

The Thunder Sound still roared, its power still abundant.

The Gold-Seeking Guard were forced back fifteen or twenty feet, barely managing to stand at a distance unharmed by the Thunder Sound. They focused their attention and began counting the thunderclaps in unison: the 214th, the 235th, the 256th...

Lei Chong's limit, like a collapsing dam, was breached in an instant. Lei Chong then retreated several steps, his eyes flickering, his face pale, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Li Xian thought to himself, "If I truly wanted to display my power, it wouldn't be limited to this! Lei Chong, Lei Chong, since you've called me a villain, then let everyone see who the villain is between us!" He roared with Resounding Thunder, "Everyone, listen to my Thunder Sound!"

He unleashed the "heart as firm as stone" characteristic of the Sole-Self Heart Technique and the "Heartfire" characteristic of the Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword. In an instant, a raging "Heart Furnace" was formed. The Thunder Sound of the Heart Li Xian shook the Heart Furnace. In that instant, it was no less than thunder striking fire. How vast, how terrifying, how amazing was the momentum?

All that could be heard was the rumble of Thunder Sound and the roar of flames. The young man's ambition soared to the heavens, his might tearing the sky apart. The Gold-Seeking Guard, the clerks and servants of Marquis Wu Station, and the onlookers from the other buildings... could only Thunder Listening.

Admire the beauty of Li Xian.

The army held the strong in high esteem. In that instant, Bai Bolong, Bai Zhenglong, Su Kaihu, Li Kuo, Shen Langyang, and others were all shaken. The outcome was decided, and the gap was enormous. No one dared to recount the thunderclaps anymore.

They all Thunder Listening, admiring his imposing figure.

Li Xian abruptly withdrew his stance, the Thunder Sound still lingering. The muffled thud subsided after several breaths. Everyone was astonished, unable to recover for a long time, all thinking in unison, "The characteristic of ' Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance' is possessed by all martial artists who have entered the realm. Why is it that only he possesses it so inconceivably powerful? The Thunder Sound seemed to come from the heavens, as if heavenly thunder were at his command; anyone who dared to be disrespectful would be struck down in the next instant."

Lei Chong, confident in his powerful Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance, became jealous and cursed Li Xian. Unexpectedly, Li Xian met the insult head-on with a strong counterattack. This left Lei Chong speechless, his scalp tingling, filled with anger and helplessness. "I called him a petty scoundrel, using his Second Realm cultivation to bully First Realm cultivator. Now, in my own hands, not only can I not suppress him, but I've also suffered a crushing defeat at the Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance. In this light, am I not the one who is truly petty and shameful?"

But Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance truly revealed that "there are always people more skilled than you, heavens beyond heavens, and mountains beyond mountains." He lost face and was deeply discouraged. Lei Chong clenched his fists, seeing the fear and awe in everyone's eyes. He recalled how, in the past, his "Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance" had earned him such admiration. He suddenly thought, "No, I absolutely cannot let this kid gain power! If he does, he will surely dominate me in every way. He's younger than me, and his talent far surpasses mine. My signature ' Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance' is... utterly insignificant compared to him. I am still Copper Body, Mud Face, but in terms of authority and status, I far surpass him. I must kill this kid as soon as possible!"

Lei Chong aura hardened; he now regarded Li Xian as a major threat, a thorn in his side, someone he had to eliminate on the spot. He secretly prepared his palm strike, thinking, "I'll kill this brat first, then devise an excuse. That's it! I'll say this brat forcibly activated the Thunderous Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance, thus injuring his internal organs!" A glint flashed in Li Xian's eyes; he was constantly on guard against Lei Chong. His "Perfect Aspect" was keenly perceptive and immediately noticed, but instead of being worried, he was delighted. "Since Lei Chong wants to kill me, he must be afraid of me. This proves that my actions today will indeed lead to advancement. Hmph, you petty scoundrel, you think you can kill me... you're far from it!"

Use covert methods and respond according to circumstances.

Suddenly, a round of applause rang out in the distance. Xu Shaoqian exclaimed heartily, "Excellent! Excellent! Our Gold-Seeking Guard has unexpectedly gained such a talent!" Lei Chong's face paled, and he quickly withdrew his hidden power. Recalling the past, he too had Resounding Thunder and been valued by Xu Shaoqian. Xu Shaoqian strode over, patted Li Xian on the shoulder, and said, "I originally thought Lei Chong's abilities were already remarkable. But there is someone even stronger than him."

Li Xian cupped his hands and said, "General Xu!"

Xu Shaoqian laughed and said, "We're all on the same side. If you weren't new to Gold-Seeking Guard and hadn't yet achieved any real military merit, I could promote you based on this alone. Well then, such talent shouldn't be wasted."

"You will first serve as the leader of the central formation. In terms of rank, you are still Cavalier, so this is not a promotion. Focus on mastering the Thunder-Drum Godslaying Formation. In the future, you may very well become my right-hand man."