Uncle Yuan's speed was truly incredible.
Thousands of pairs of eyes were present, yet not a single one saw how he departed.
Even the Martial Palace Hall Master was completely bewildered.
When did he get up there?
Wasn't he just down below?
Over such a distance, to appear before Qin Feiyang in the blink of an eye… is he a ghost or something?
The area fell into a deathly silence!
Every face was etched with confusion and shock!
For five years, Uncle Yuan had been a regular visitor to Iron Bull Town, so everyone knew a little about him. In their memories, he was just an ordinary old man. No matter what gossip he heard, he always brushed it off with a smile.
Yet, who could have ever imagined that this seemingly frail old man would not only appear before Qin Feiyang as if by magic but also severely injure the Third Palace Master of the Elixir Palace with a single palm strike!
It was simply unbelievable!
Especially the Lin Family Head, whose eyes nearly bulged from their sockets. He knew Uncle Yuan better than anyone else and was utterly certain that Uncle Yuan was just an ordinary man!
But now, how could one explain the reality before their very eyes?
This is impossible...
We must be dreaming...
Ma Hongmei, standing at the peak, muttered to herself, her eyes glazed with shock. The strength Uncle Yuan displayed was too great a shock for her to accept.
However, despite being the center of attention, Uncle Yuan remained completely unfazed.
Qin Feiyang didn't linger either. He stepped past the Third Palace Master and, without a backward glance, charged towards the peak.
In his eyes, there was only Ma Hongmei!
The Third Palace Master slowly rose, glanced at Qin Feiyang, then turned to Uncle Yuan and asked, "Who exactly are you?"
Uncle Yuan didn't answer; he didn't even spare him a glance. Wherever Qin Feiyang went, Uncle Yuan's eyes followed, as if only Qin Feiyang existed in his sight.
BOOM!
Qin Feiyang strode onto the peak and, without a single word, threw a punch directly at Ma Hongmei!
The wind from his fist roared like thunder, stirring up a fierce gale!
"Little cur, you're courting death!" Ma Hongmei snapped back to reality, anger flaring within her.
With a sharp cry, she thrust out a palm, aiming for Qin Feiyang's fist.
BANG!
STUMBLE, STUMBLE...
Both stumbled back repeatedly, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths!
How is this possible!
Ma Hongmei was aghast.
The Third Palace Master, the Martial Palace Hall Master, the Lin Family Head, and the Zhao Family Head were all dumbfounded!
Even Lin Baili had lowered his hands, his gaze turning intense!
As for the others, their expressions were even more exaggerated, mouths agape as if they could swallow an egg whole!
"Ma Hongmei, your death is at hand!"
After steadying himself, Qin Feiyang stomped his right foot fiercely and charged at Ma Hongmei like a maddened wild bull.
His aura was overwhelming!
His strength... is on par with mine?
Even now, Ma Hongmei couldn't accept this fact.
I don't believe it!
Suddenly, she roared and fought back with all her might!
BOOM! BANG! BOOM!
The two engaged in a ferocious battle.
Each clash of their fists and feet created deafening reverberations!
They're evenly matched?
When did Qin Feiyang become so strong?
Elder Ma is a one-star martial master; could Qin Feiyang also be a one-star martial master?
Everyone present was filled with astonishment and doubt.
"Little beast, die!"
Ma Hongmei suddenly shrieked, a surge of True Qi erupting from her palm, its terrifying might sweeping out in all directions!
"You? You're not capable enough!"
Qin Feiyang bristled with fury, his gaze sharp, as an equal surge of True Qi erupted from his palm.
BOOM!
Their palms met, and both were blasted backward once more.
True Qi!
He really is a one-star martial master!
Then why did he look so sickly before?
He must have been pretending to be weak to catch his prey!
The scene erupted into chaos.
The expression on the Lin Family Head's face was more vivid than anyone else's.
This good-for-nothing... is actually a one-star Martial Artist...
His talent is even better than Yiyi's...
Why didn't he tell me sooner...
Yes. He was beginning to regret it.
If he had known earlier that Qin Feiyang possessed such terrifying talent, he would never have done those things!
「At the peak.」
Qin Feiyang steadied his footing, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked up at Ma Hongmei, and sneered, "Can't you understand why an ant you could have freely bullied just five days ago has now become a one-star martial master?"
Ma Hongmei didn't respond, but her grim expression said it all.
"There's a saying: 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west.' But I, Qin Feiyang, don't need thirty years. Five days are enough to trample you underfoot!"
At this moment, Qin Feiyang seemed to revert to the young man he was five years ago, his confidence, dominance, and audacity on full display.
"So what if you're a one-star martial master?"
"I'll kill you all the same!"
A chilling killing intent flashed in Ma Hongmei's eyes. She dashed towards Qin Feiyang, raised her arm, her five fingers curled like talons, True Qi swirling around her fingertips. Like a falcon's claw, it radiated a powerful aura!
"Falcon Claw!"
With a sharp cry, she lunged fiercely at Qin Feiyang's head!
A Martial Arts Technique!
Seeing this, Qin Feiyang's pupils contracted, and he retreated without hesitation.
But! Ma Hongmei still managed to grab his arm.
SHLICK!
Her five fingers, hard as steel needles, easily pierced Qin Feiyang's skin and sank into his flesh!
Then, Ma Hongmei smirked coldly. With a vicious twist, she ripped a piece of flesh from Qin Feiyang's arm!
Fresh blood immediately gushed out!
Ma Hongmei retreated thirty feet, casually tossing aside the piece of flesh. She scoffed, "Qin Feiyang, do you see? This is the gap. I have mastered a Martial Arts Technique. Killing you would be effortless. If Qin Yuan weren't here, you'd already be dead. Understand?"
Qin Feiyang clutched his arm, looking at Ma Hongmei; far from showing worry, his eyes held a hint of mockery.
Uncle Yuan said calmly, "Ma Hongmei, you don't need to concern yourself with me. If you have the ability, even if you kill Feiyang, I won't intervene."
"Really?" Ma Hongmei asked, startled.
"Of course," Uncle Yuan nodded.
But if one looked closely, they would see a trace of disdain in his eyes.
Upon becoming a martial master, one could cultivate Martial Arts Techniques. Martial Arts Techniques could enhance a person's overall combat strength. Martial Arts Techniques also have grades: Lower Class, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, and Perfect Grade. The higher the grade, the greater the enhancement to combat strength.
As a Prince of the Great Qin Empire, would Qin Feiyang lack Martial Arts Techniques? Obviously not! In his mind, he knew the cultivation methods for at least a hundred Martial Arts Techniques! And what's more, all of them were Perfect Grade Martial Arts Techniques! After all, back then, Qin Feiyang was of noble status with a powerful background and was doted upon by all. Aside from Perfect Grade Martial Arts Techniques, no others were worthy of his attention. It was no exaggeration to say he was a walking treasury of Martial Arts Techniques! Furthermore, five years ago, Qin Feiyang had already mastered several Martial Arts Techniques to the point of perfection. Although his cultivation had been crippled these past years, he hadn't forgotten a single Martial Arts Technique etched in his memory.
Therefore, Uncle Yuan had complete confidence in Qin Feiyang.
But Ma Hongmei didn't know any of this. Hearing Uncle Yuan's words, she was overjoyed. Her only fear was Uncle Yuan; as for Qin Feiyang, she hadn't paid him any mind at all.
"Haha..."
"Qin Feiyang, prepare for your doom!"
She laughed boisterously, thrusting out both hands, each forming an eagle claw, and lunged viciously at Qin Feiyang!
Qin Feiyang stood motionless, staring intently at her.
But his right hand was gradually clenching into a fist!
"They are both one-star martial masters; in terms of raw strength, they are evenly matched."
"That's right. If Ma Hongmei didn't know any Martial Arts Techniques, Qin Feiyang would definitely win—he's ruthless enough!"
"Indeed. If it were anyone else, they'd be screaming after having flesh torn from their arm, but he didn't even furrow his brow."
"I've never seen such terrifying endurance in my life."
"It seems the outcome is decided."
People whispered among themselves.
Hearing these discussions, the Lin Family Head couldn't help but sneer.
Many couldn't bear to watch the bloody scene that was about to unfold and looked away.
"He's moving!"
But just then, someone exclaimed.
Those who had just looked away immediately turned back, their faces filled with astonishment.
Qin Feiyang was now bent over, his body arched like a drawn bow, his right hand clenched tightly. Like a bull about to charge, an astonishing aura erupted from him!
SWOOSH!
Suddenly, like an arrow loosed from a fully drawn bow, he shot forward!
A torrent of violent energy surrounded him!
Seeing this, Ma Hongmei's pupils contracted.
The current Qin Feiyang gives me an intense feeling of threat, even a flicker of fear!
I've mastered a Martial Arts Technique; why should I fear him?
She lunged forward, both hands striking towards Qin Feiyang's head.
In the blink of an eye, the two collided!
"Die!" Ma Hongmei cried, a cruel smile in her eyes.
"Charging Thunder Killing Fist!"
Simultaneously, Qin Feiyang also bellowed, his voice like a dragon's roar or a tiger's snarl, deafening and resonant!
His clenched fist shot out like lightning!
His True Qi blazed with brilliant light!
BOOM!
The fist slammed into Ma Hongmei's chest.
CRACK!
Bones shattered on impact!
Her entire chest caved inward.
SPURT!
Ma Hongmei spat out a mouthful of blood, flying sideways like a meteor before crashing heavily to the ground over ten meters away with a loud THUD.
"AHHH..." Her pig-butchering shrieks echoed in all directions.
Watching this scene, everyone was utterly flabbergasted.
He also mastered a Martial Arts Technique! And by the looks of it, its grade is higher than Ma Hongmei's Falcon Claw!
How is this possible? the Lin Family Head mumbled, his guts twisting with regret. How could he possibly possess a Martial Arts Technique? How much more is he still hiding?
If only he had treated Qin Feiyang a little better before... If he hadn't forcibly separated Yiyi and Qin Feiyang... Then now, given Yiyi's relationship with Qin Feiyang, if he were to ask for this Martial Arts Technique called 'Charging Thunder Killing Fist,' Qin Feiyang would surely not have refused.
Similarly, the Martial Palace Hall Master, the Zhao Family Head, and the Third Palace Master were also profoundly shocked.
A fifteen-year-old one-star martial master who also mastered a powerful Martial Arts Technique.
What kind of good-for-nothing was this? He was clearly a genius not seen in a hundred years!