Normally, these two wouldn't have met under any competition rules, but the purpose of this martial arts tournament was different, so the rules were different as well, which led to them having a match on the field.
Some professional athletes may feel it's unfair, but in a competition like this, physical ability is an integral part of the game. You may feel it's unfair that your opponent is taller and bigger than you, but there's no such thing as absolute fairness.
The next match was between Lin Yinxuan and the middle-aged man who practiced Internal Martial Arts. The arena was quickly cleared, and the two men took turns entering the arena.
"Young people are really energetic! They're still so spirited after playing so many games."
Upon stepping onto the stage, the middle-aged Internal Martial Arts, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, looked Lin Yinxuan up and down, and then spoke.
"You look much the same, full of energy."
Lin Yinxuan also took the opportunity to offer a few words of praise.
"My Internal Martial Arts contain Hidden Jin. When you throw a punch, the Hidden Jin penetrates the body and strikes directly at the lungs and internal organs. If you feel unwell, please do not push yourself."
The middle-aged man practicing Internal Martial Arts waved his hands, and his arms, which were originally of normal size, slowly grew larger, making him look somewhat disproportionate. This was a sign that he had begun to circulate his internal energy.
Lin Yinxuan was also ready for battle. He did believe what the middle-aged man said about the effectiveness of Internal Martial Arts, but he was not afraid of Hidden Jin Lin Yinxuan.
For others, Hidden Jin might indeed be difficult to defend against, as it directly attacks the internal organs, making such attacks virtually impossible to resist. However, Lin Yinxuan's physique is special; he is now like a rubber man, making it difficult for Hidden Jin force to penetrate his body and strike his internal organs. Most of the force dissipates during the penetration process. Moreover, he also has Magic Power protecting his body, making Hidden Jin force even less effective.
It can only be said that he was unlucky to encounter Lin Yinxuan. He had a chance to win against the others, but Lin Yinxuan's current state can be described as his natural counter.
The match began, and the two didn't waste any time. They stepped forward and started fighting immediately. Without any defense or dodge, Lin Yinxuan directly took the middle-aged man's palm strike head-on, and then immediately threw several punches of his own.
The two exchanged blows briefly, and after that one fight, the middle-aged man looked at Lin Yinxuan with surprise.
His palm strike did indeed land squarely on Lin Yinxuan's chest, and his Hidden Jin was indeed applied, but it seemed to have no effect whatsoever. Lin Yinxuan remained lively and unharmed.
He looked Lin Yinxuan really didn't seem to be in any discomfort. His current lively and energetic state was not an act at all. He was indeed not affected by the Hidden Jin.
"Impressive, I was clearly ignorant."
The middle-aged man suddenly clenched his fists together, said something to Lin Yinxuan, and then shouted that he was admitting defeat.
This match was too quick. The two only met once and exchanged blows before one of them conceded defeat. This is the kind of match-fixing that audiences can't accept.
Immediately, many spectators in the stadium began booing and hurling insults.
But the middle-aged man didn't care at all. After admitting defeat, he immediately stepped off the stage, which left Lin Yinxuan had been prepared for a tough battle, somewhat bewildered.
I didn't even lift a finger, so why did the other side admit defeat?
After hastily declaring his victory, he quickly chased after them.
Why did you admit defeat so easily, senior?
After stepping off the stage, Lin Yinxuan hurriedly caught up with the middle-aged man.
"You jest. I used Internal Jin in my palm strike just now, but you were completely unharmed. Since my most powerful technique is ineffective, I have no advantage in fighting you anymore. After all, I'm not as young and strong as you. Without the support of Internal Jin, my fight with you will only become a physical battle. Winning or losing will be very taxing. Anyway, there's always another match. There are three promotion spots, so I might as well conserve my energy and prepare for the next one."
The middle-aged man didn't hide anything; instead, he directly expressed his thoughts.
"Young friend, would you mind letting me take your pulse?"
After the explanation, the middle-aged man became somewhat curious about Lin Yinxuan's physique.
"Of course, come on."
Lin Yinxuan extended a hand, and the middle-aged man placed his hand on Lin Yinxuan's pulse, then closed his eyes to feel it.
"Strange? Your pulse is something I've never heard of or seen before. The strength of your pulse is beyond description."
The middle-aged man pondered for a moment, then spoke.
"There seems to be some kind of energy circulating within you, similar to my Internal Qi. No wonder my internal Hidden Jin was useless against you; my defeat was not unjust."
Lin Yinxuan was also somewhat surprised. Although this person did not know about cultivating immortality, he could tell that there was Magic Power in his body just by taking his pulse. He was indeed worthy of the title of Grandmaster.
"But I see your fighting style is rusty; you rely solely on brute force. You clearly haven't learned any techniques... So, would you like to learn this move of mine that makes your hands grow bigger?"
The middle-aged man was also delighted. Someone with such a strong physique was simply a martial arts genius. Naturally, he wanted to become a teacher of such a genius. Putting aside everything else, he hadn't found a successor for his skill of circulating qi, but Lin Yinxuan's appearance made him feel as if he had been sent by heaven as a disciple.
"Of course I should learn."
Lin Yinxuan was also somewhat envious of this method. His physical characteristics were already there, and combined with this ability to increase luck, the effect he could exert would only be greater.
"Okay, then come with me..."
The two then entered the lounge one after the other, completely ignoring the ferocity of the shouts from the audience.
For the audience, this match was a disappointing affair, leaving them completely bewildered. Not only the audience, but even the commentators were at a loss. However, there was no option to restart the match, and the organizer behind it was Divine Land official. If there was any behind-the-scenes manipulation, then the identities of these individuals must be quite extraordinary. It's safe to say that the situation was rather awkward.
Amidst this momentum, the morning's matches ended hastily. The remaining two matches would not begin until the afternoon. After all, competitions are physically demanding, and if the athletes were to compete consecutively, their performance would be less than ideal, making the matches less entertaining.
During that short break around noon, rumors about Lin Yinxuan's identity had already spread like wildfire. Some said he was a rich kid who came to have fun, while others thought he had used some off-field tactics. In any case, these people had subconsciously ignored his previous matches when they were discussing it.
This match, ironically, put Lin Yinxuan in the spotlight.