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Chapter 126 - 0116 The Legend of the Top 12

Chapter 126: 0116 The Legend of the Top 12

"I was about to console Chenzhou that participation is what matters, glad I didn’t say anything extra."

"But Zhou Ziqing doesn’t seem to grasp Hua Realm, just Qi-Blood Seventh Rank, actual strength is a lot weaker than a Hua Realm expert... But Chenzhou is pretty badass as well."

The crowd cheered, their voices drowning out everyone else.

The teachers from Dragon City High School also showed relieved smiles.

"Truly bringing honor to Dragon City."

"Yes, we thought we wouldn’t have anyone in the top twelve this year, especially since several Seventh Rank experts were eliminated... Who would have thought a Sixth Rank advanced."

"Chenzhou also has incredible luck, he never matched up against a Hua Realm expert, otherwise, unless his Hard Qi Gong achieved Great Success, he could never be their opponent."

"Luck is also part of strength."

"Don’t celebrate too early, there is still a Seventh Rank with a bye, and it’s very likely that person will challenge Lu Chenzhou... If Lu Chenzhou can’t hold on, the top twelve is not secure."

Hong Fu clapped vigorously.

"Excellent, Tiger Form should be fought like this!"

Old Ji stood tall and proud, his face beaming.

The face of True Inheritance was his own face.

He immediately sent the good news to Shi Ruyu and Ji Feiyan, the two elder sisters were incredulous to hear that Lu Chenzhou, with a Sixth Rank body, had made it into the top twelve.

Ji Feiyan excitedly said she was returning to Su City right away.

She could hardly wait to meet with her junior sisters and brothers at the Su City branch, and together, they would forge a name for Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall in Su City.

Atop a weird pine tree, Master Wang’s expression remained unchanged.

"This kid seems to have grasped Hard Qi Gong and Tiger Form. Su City already has one Evil Tiger, it seems we may see the rise of another fierce tiger in the future."

...

The competition was not over yet.

In the previous round, a Seventh Rank Martial Artist named Lin Tong had a bye; he could challenge someone to take their place, and naturally, he chose Lu Chenzhou, the one with the lowest cultivation, thinking Zhou Ziqing lost because she couldn’t use her swordsmanship, which wouldn’t be a problem for him.

Lin Tong came from a senior class at Nanshan High School.

He also practiced a Fist Technique from the Yong Chun lineage.

With a clasped fist and a smile, he said:

"Sorry, junior brother."

Lu Chenzhou had long expected to be challenged.

He calmly took his stance, ready to fight from where he stood.

Lin Tong assumed his posture and slowly prowled forward, circling Lu Chenzhou. After a moment of standoff, Lin Tong burst forward like an arrow, his Charging Punch exploding!

Crackling and popping, the air burst around him.

With the first exchange of blows, Lu Chenzhou knew that although both practiced Yong Chun, this Ye Xiao was far inferior, this person’s Fist Technique carried Inch Force and was extremely versatile.

"But... he probably hasn’t reached Hua Realm."

Lu Chenzhou had watched Hua Realm experts fight; with minimal effort, they could deflect a huge force. Facing his strikes, Lin Tong still looked awkward.

Lacking skillful strength!

Therefore, there was still hope he could hold onto the top twelve. For the million-dollar prize, Lu Chenzhou also went all out. First "Inviting Tiger to Possess," then Cross Training to protect his body. Facing Lin Tong’s Penetration Palm and tricky fingers, he would defend if he could, and if not, he’d trade injury for injury relying on his Hard Qi Gong. As time passed, Lin Tong started to feel like he was punching a Shaolin copper man forged from iron.

He had to change his strategy, attacking Lu Chenzhou’s lower body, but Tiger Form was inherently skilled at leg technique. After a few attacks, Lin Tong found himself in a disadvantage. Lu Chenzhou kept changing his rhythm with the Tiger Swallow Dual Forms, making Lin Tong completely unable to adapt to his pattern.

Finally, Lu Chenzhou seized the opportunity. As Lin Tong’s fingers struck his abdomen, he endured the intense pain, grabbed and locked Lin Tong, and followed up with a Skyward Knee Strike!

"Roar!"

At the critical moment of the kill, Tiger Evil also activated, securing the victory!

Bang!

Lin Tong was in agony, the same attack on someone who practiced Cross Training felt far less than it did on a regular person, and pain influences a person’s nerves and rational thinking. Therefore, the ideal state is to not feel pain at all. But unless one is a highly skilled Martial Artist, it’s not possible for most. Pained, Lin Tong’s moves grew more disordered, gradually following Zhou Ziqing’s footsteps, completely suppressed by Lu Chenzhou.

Lu Chenzhou fully unleashed his power, burning every inch of muscle, embodying the ferocious style of Tiger Form: Elbow Strike, Knee Strike, Kicking, Tiger Claw Hit... At this moment, his aura of Tiger Form amazed even the caged tiger watching.

"I concede!"

Lin Tong finally could not restrain himself.

His internal organs churned like turbulent waters, and his body was covered in purple and green scratches. His clothes had been torn to shreds by Lu Chenzhou, and if the fight continued, even his underpants would be stripped off...

This junior brother was too damn vicious!

Lu Chenzhou retracted his stance and stepped out of the Tiger Form.

He revealed a harmless smile:

"Senior brother, are you all right?"

"I’m fine."

Lin Tong was helplessly dragged away by the doctor to check his condition below the stage. Another doctor hurried over; he lifted Lu Chenzhou’s somewhat tattered training clothes to reveal his upper body, which emitted a faint black glow, also adorned with numerous wounds, but they were all superficial.

"You’re fine, just apply some trauma ointment."

Before leaving, the doctor even patted Lu Chenzhou on the abdomen.

Thud, thud, thud! The dull sound echoed.

"Damn, like hitting iron."

The host shouted excitedly:

"Lu Chenzhou wins! He’s the only Sixth Rank martial artist to enter the top 12 in the history of Fangshan’s martial arts competition in nearly three years. His strength and luck are truly astonishing!

At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire arena reached its peak!

At the Dragon City High School’s team area, the teachers and students all breathed a sigh of relief.

Hong Fu laughed heartily:

"I knew it, Chenzhou is steady for the top 12."

As long as they haven’t grasped the Hua Realm, ordinary Seventh Rank martial artists simply aren’t a match for Chenzhou.

"We from Dragon City have made it into top 12 for ten consecutive years!"

"Dragon City is invincible, Lu Chenzhou is invincible!"

Everyone stood up and cheered; without a doubt, after Chen Yuan left, the star of this tournament was Lu Chenzhou! He truly deserved it!

...

The competition continued.

In the next round to advance to the top six, Lu Chenzhou’s luck was no longer of use. The remaining competitors had all grasped the Hua Realm; his opponent was a master of the Wolf Form Fist from Class Three at the Five Peaks High School, and his "Gray Wolf Shaking Water Force" had rendered him undefeated.

Lu Chenzhou exhausted all his efforts and relied on his Hard Qi Gong to exchange blows for a hundred rounds, with his best record being nearly knocking the senior brother off the stage. But the opponent’s overall strength was too strong, giving Lu Chenzhou a feeling akin to facing Chen Yuan, and he was defeated as expected in the end.

He cupped his fists in thanks:

"Thank you, senior brother, for showing mercy."

It was clear that the senior had gone easy on him.

The short-haired senior, named Wang Meng, smiled and said:

"I’m just at a higher realm. You did very well. After reaching the Seventh Rank, you can come find me at the Five Peaks campus to spar. I’m looking forward to a fair fight with you."

Wang Meng was also greatly shocked within; he could defeat a Seventh Ranker without the Hua Realm in thirty moves, yet it took him a hundred moves against Lu Chenzhou, a Sixth Ranker.

"I’ll definitely visit you, senior brother."

Lu Chenzhou stepped down from the arena with his insignificant injuries, and his classmates surrounded him. Ji Xuantong found someone to get a new garment for his student to wear.

"Well fought!"

Liu Quanhai smiled:

"Our second-year class has gained so much honor. In previous years, it was always the third-year class that made it into the top 12. Chenzhou, you can go to university without any regrets."

Tiger Teeth Girl laughed:

"Chenzhou is leaving with a wave of his sleeve, taking a million in reward."

Lu Chenzhou said:

"I’ll treat everyone to dinner tonight. I’m reporting to university tomorrow."

Fangshan’s martial arts competition concluded.

And with it, his brief high school career also came to an end.

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