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Chapter 454 - 450 Han Haifeng

Chapter 454: Chapter 450 Han Haifeng

The next day.

Ling Chen got up early and went to the deck alone, breathing in the fresh air and stretching his muscles to prepare for the morning’s martial arts contest.

As everyone on board practiced martial arts, they all had the habit of getting up early. Just past six o’clock, the deck was already filled with people exercising. Seeing Ling Chen there, everyone cast friendly glances and smiles his way.

After about half an hour of exercise, Ling Chen learned from the idle chat of those around him that Shi Su and Zhu Xiaozhu had left by helicopter shortly after the banquet the night before. Given the situation, Shi Su probably had no face to stay.

However, to Ling Chen’s surprise, Han Yu had not left and was evidently prepared to continue participating in the tournament. In the Newcomer List, he was ranked second, with great hopes of contending for the top three. Also, the rewards for this edition of the Newcomer Championship were generous, and with only one opportunity, no one wanted to miss it.

Returning to his room, Ling Chen rested for a while until Qiu Yong and the others arrived, and then they all went to the dining hall, chatting and laughing.

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, it was eight o’clock in the morning. Ling Chen followed Qiu Yong and the rest directly into the venue and took their seats in the area reserved for the eight eccentrics.

Before long, members ranked in the top five of the Newcomer List began to arrive at the venue one after another.

When people in the crowd saw Han Yu, many pointed and commented with disdainful expressions. After such an incident, the fact that Han Yu still had the face to stay was tantamount to having skin as thick as city walls. However, despite their contempt, few dared to voice it outright. After all, the power standing behind Han Yu was nothing to scoff at. His position as second on the Newcomer List was not just due to his own strength but also his significant backing.

Facing the crowd’s gossip, Han Yu’s face turned ashen. Accompanied by several middle-aged men, he walked to his seating area with his head down, without saying a word. However, his gaze occasionally swept towards the area where the eight eccentrics sat, his cold eyes revealing a hint of resentment.

Ling Chen could naturally feel Han Yu’s gaze, but he didn’t take it to heart. Anything said now was superfluous; it was the arena where the real test would take place.

Just then, under everyone’s gaze, Zhou Qi ascended the arena with his hands behind his back. Without mentioning the previous night’s events, he dove right into the main subject and announced the start of the final round of the contest.

It made sense, too, given that Shi Su, as a friend of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, had committed such a deed, leaving the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion equally disgraced.

"Ladies and gentlemen, after many rounds of competition, the final six contestants are now confirmed. The top five on the Newcomer List—Song Ge, Han Yu, Qu Jinxian, Yi Shuiyan, Han Haifeng—and the newly risen Ling Chen, making six in total. Over the course of two days, they will determine the top three. Now, please come to the stage for the drawing of lots to decide your opponents."

"Wait!" Just as the voice fell, Yi Shuiyan from the Dangyang Sect stood up from his seat and looked at Zhou Qi, "Elder Zhou, I have a pending challenge with Ling Chen. I hope you can allow us to settle it on the arena and directly pair us in the same group."

The request from Yi Shuiyan took the audience by surprise. In the many editions of the Heavenly Mechanism Great Ceremony, there had never been an instance of someone voluntarily specifying their opponent.

"This..." Zhou Qi hesitated for a moment, glanced at Ling Chen not far away, and said, "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has always adhered to fairness as its principle, and drawing lots is the fairest method. Moreover, this is only a unilateral request from you. Unless Ling Chen agrees, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion cannot grant your request. Ling Chen, what do you say?"

Ling Chen smiled faintly, unafraid, and nodded. Sooner or later, what’s meant to happen will happen, and his main goal in participating in the Heavenly Mechanism Great Ceremony was precisely for this fight.

"Good. Since both parties have no objections, I will make an exception this time. Now, will the other four please come to draw lots."

Soon, the six competitors had all determined their opponents. Ling Chen was up against Yi Shuiyan, Qu Jinxian against Song Ge, and Han Yu against Han Haifeng.

The first round featured Han Yu and Han Haifeng taking the stage.

After several minutes of preparation, Han Haifeng was the first to ascend the arena. Among those ranked in the top ten on the Newcomer List, Han Haifeng was probably the youngest, only nineteen years old, just starting college, with a frail appearance, wearing a pair of nearsighted glasses, and at first glance looked like a bookworm, quite far from the image of a Martial Artist.

Before this, Ling Chen had not had much interaction with Han Haifeng, only seen him from a distance a few times. Ling Chen was filled with curiosity towards this young contestant. Without a doubt, those who are listed on the Newcomer List were all exceptional. Ling Chen wanted to take this opportunity to understand and see what special abilities Han Haifeng possessed.

At this moment, Han Yu walked up to the stage with a cold face and large strides, standing opposite Han Haifeng with his hands behind his back and eyes slanting, showing no regard for his opponent in front of him.

Putting aside everything else, as the second rank on the Newcomer List, Han Yu indeed had the right to look down on Han Haifeng.

"Remember, stop at a touch, do not seriously injure your opponent. Whoever dares to break the rules, don’t blame me for being impolite," Zhou Qi reminded them.

With that, Zhou Qi stepped down from the arena and nodded at the two men, signaling that they could begin.

"You are no match for me, concede defeat."

Before even crossing hands, Han Yu had already opened his mouth to persuade his opponent to surrender, with arrogance clear in his words.

Han Haifeng pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose, completely unaffected by Han Yu’s words, and said calmly, "If I can’t injure you within ten moves, I’ll concede defeat."

Han Haifeng’s tone was very calm, but with a hint of confidence within that calmness.

Ling Chen nodded inwardly, finding Han Haifeng’s temperament to his liking; he was most annoyed with people like Han Yu, who acted high and mighty, as if they were something special.

"Hmph! Since you want to show off, then I will oblige you." After speaking, Han Yu hooked his fingers, his face full of contempt, "Come at me."

Han Haifeng rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Han Yu without a word, each step deliberately slow, as if taking a leisurely stroll in a garden, without any sense of pressure.

Any expert’s every step would contain momentum. Before the clash, they would establish pressure through their aura, then seek the opportunity to strike. In contrast, Han Haifeng behaved like an ordinary person.

Ling Chen was curious to see how Han Haifeng would make his move.

While he was thinking, the advancing Han Haifeng finally launched an offensive. He stretched out both hands, and unexpectedly, two writing brushes appeared in his hands.

The brush handles were about a foot long, with a jade-green surface, seemingly made of bronze. The brush bristles were tightly packed and extremely sharp.

Although Ling Chen was aware that the weapons in the Martial Arts world were diverse and unusual, including the Judge’s Pen, this was his first time seeing someone employ such brushes.

The two brushes in Han Haifeng’s hands moved like two dragons surging from the sea, lively and nimble, constantly changing positions, and deliberately targeting tricky angles.

Caught off guard, Han Yu was actually forced back several steps by Han Haifeng’s rapid offensive.

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