The Art of Chaotic Divinity
Chapter 906: Counterstrike

Chapter 906: Counterstrike

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The fists of Dugu Lang rained down like a violent storm. Gu Tengfeng was knocked down repeatedly, yet each time he stubbornly rose again. His eyes remained as resolute as when the fight began.

"Pah!"

Gu Tengfeng spat out a mouthful of blood. His face was twisted in pain, yet he still managed a cold smile. "Your punches... getting weaker... running out of steam?"

With a low roar, he lunged at Dugu Lang once more.

"You stubborn fool!"

Dugu Lang's eyes burned with fury. This man was like an unkillable cockroach!

"Let's see you stand after I break both legs!"

With a cold snort, Dugu Lang grabbed Gu Tengfeng by the throat and delivered a vicious chop to his thigh bone.

A sickening crack echoed through the arena as Gu Tengfeng crumpled in agony, his body curling into a fetal position from the unbearable pain.

"It ends now!"

Dugu Lang's eyes flashed with cold light. Were it not for Gu Tengfeng's status as heir to the Gu Family Army, he would have killed him already. Yet he never imagined his opponent would be this tenacious, still struggling despite such grievous injuries.

"Hahaha..."

The Fourth Prince's eyes gleamed with cruel delight. "See this, Ling Feng? This is your captain, lying in the dirt like a dead dog! Why waste your time with such trash? Join me now and—"

His gloating was cut short by a sudden roar from the arena.

Gu Tengfeng's fist shot out like a thunderbolt, smashing squarely into Dugu Lang's abdomen. The impact sent the Royal Sword Team member flying clean off the platform.

"Im... impossible!"

The Fourth Prince's pupils contracted violently. Gu Tengfeng was clearly already spent, yet somehow he still managed to unleash a punch strong enough to knock Dugu Lang off the stage!

"He won! Captain, you won!"

Ling Feng was the first to reach the platform, catching Gu Tengfeng as he collapsed. A surge of elemental force flowed into the captain's battered body.

Every member of the Tianfeng Sword Team, who had been unable to watch the brutal beating, now stared in disbelief at the arena.

Against all odds, Gu Tengfeng actually won! With a single punch, he knocked Dugu Lang of the Royal Sword Team off the stage!

By the duel rules, falling from the platform meant defeat.

Gu Tengfeng had won!

"Haha, Captain won!"

Jiang Xiaofan, Gong Cheng, Lin Mochen, Ye Nanfeng, and Yu Sixian all rushed onto the stage, shouting with joy. Even the usually aloof Li Bufan cracked a rare smile as a single hot tear slid down his cheek.

"So this is what you fought for, Captain... I understand now."

Li Bufan stood guard with his sword, watching the Fourth Prince's group warily in case they refused to accept defeat.

Dugu Lang remained dazed for a full minute after being knocked down. Clutching his chest, he scrambled to kneel before the Fourth Prince.

"Your Highness! I... I didn't expect Gu Tengfeng to achieve a breakthrough to the Transformation Realm at the last moment! That final strike... it was a dirty trick!"

"Useless trash!"

The Fourth Prince raised his hand, barely restraining the urge to execute Dugu Lang on the spot.

"Your Highness, please reconsider."

An older man nearby quickly dropped to his knees to plead for Dugu Lang. "The tournament is about to begin. Even if Dugu Lang was at fault, he should be spared. Let him redeem himself in the match."

This man was Xuanyuan Pozhen, the most senior and powerful member of the Royal Sword Team. At a moment like this, he was one of the few who still had some authority to speak before the Fourth Prince.

"Hmph." The Fourth Prince shot Xuanyuan Pozhen a glance, then flicked his sleeve and said coldly, "Dugu Lang, I'll let you off this time. But if you make another mistake, there will be no mercy."

"Thank you, Your Highness! Thank you, Big Brother Pozhen!" Dugu Lang kowtowed repeatedly, his life narrowly preserved.

Xuanyuan Pozhen gave him a nod before turning to observe Gu Tengfeng with genuine respect. This was a man of true steel.

"Ling Feng, you got lucky today." The Fourth Prince's voice dripped venom. "But since you choose to oppose me, we'll settle this properly in three days. The tournament will be... memorable!"

With a final glare, he swept out with his entourage. To his credit, he kept his word as a prince should.

"Cough... cough..."

Gu Tengfeng spat blood but wore a triumphant grin. "How... was that... pretty good... r-right?"

"Incredible," Ling Feng said through clenched teeth, gripping his captain's hand. The injuries were devastating, and Gu Tengfeng had forced a breakthrough to the Transformation Realm at the cost of destroying his foundation.

Originally, Gu Tengfeng had a chance of opening all sixty-four meridian gates. But now, he had forced his way into the Transformation Realm after opening only sixty-three, without fully unlocking his potential.

What he sacrificed was far too great.

Tears glistened in every eye, especially Gong Cheng's. As Gu Tengfeng's oldest friend, he understood better than anyone what this meant.

"Boss Gu... rest now. With Ling Feng's medical skills... he'll definitely cure you!" Gong Cheng's voice broke.

"I... n-never... doubted... it," Gu Tengfeng gasped. "But... three d-days... I can't... compete."

"You have to! After waiting so long—"

"Doesn't... matter." Gu Tengfeng's grip tightened. "A-Already... beat them once... y-you finish it... brother..."

His eyes fluttered shut as consciousness slipped away.

Ling Feng quickly pressed several points on Gu Tengfeng's back to realign his bones. His internal and external injuries were so severe that they could have left him bedridden for life.

Fortunately, Ling Feng's exceptional medical skills could restore him to full health. However, Gu Tengfeng had forced his breakthrough to the Transformation Realm without unlocking the sixty-fourth meridian gate or passing the second heavenly barrier. This would inevitably limit his future potential.

This sacrifice was one Gu Tengfeng made for everyone, and they would never forget it.

Carrying their captain's fierce resolve, they were determined to completely defeat the Royal Sword Team in the finals three days from now!

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