Chapter 54: Xiao Chen vs. Ling Zhan (2)
"Xiao Chen's strength is even greater than I imagined. The power he unleashed while fighting Ling Zhan just now is several times stronger than when he fought me! It's incredible! Absolutely absurdly powerful!" Su Gutian said, his face filled with shock and his eyes full of fear. He couldn't dare to imagine what the outcome would be if Xiao Chen used his current strength to fight him.
"As expected, only Xiao Chen has the strength to contend with Ling Zhan!" said an astonished Yu Tian, immediately becoming excited as his guess was confirmed.
"It's unbelievable! Xiao Chen actually possesses such terrifying strength. He... he just struck Ling Zhan! So impressive!" Ge Tianming exclaimed, wide-eyed and unable to help but swallow in fright.
"Buzz buzz!"
On the arena stage, Ling Zhan began to channel his true essence, his entire body enveloped in a faint purple light. A powerful force spread out, causing the arena to tremble. Countless pebbles jumped and shattered into powder as the force continuously intensified.
"Xiao Chen, I'll show you my true power in a moment!" Ling Zhan sneered coldly, his eyes flashing with intense killing intent.
"Boom!"
As his words fell, Ling Zhan suddenly stomped on the ground. With a loud bang, another large pit appeared on the arena floor as his figure transformed into a streak of purple light, swiftly darting towards Xiao Chen like lightning.
"Xiao Chen, be careful. If you don't activate your true essence, you won't be able to defeat him!" the Ancient White Tiger transmitted its voice.
"Buzz buzz!"
Without hesitation, Xiao Chen channeled his true essence. Facing such a formidable opponent as Ling Zhan, he couldn't afford to be careless or underestimate him. The true essence within him surged rapidly, and the powerful force caused the arena to tremble once more. In the next instant, Xiao Chen also rushed forward quickly.
"Boom!"
In the blink of an eye, the incredibly fast Xiao Chen and Ling Zhan collided, fiercely exchanging punches. With a loud bang, a strong shockwave crazily spread out, causing the arena floor to crack open. The shattered stones on the arena turned to dust, visible to the naked eye.
"Bang bang bang!"
After their initial punch, the two immediately engaged in an intense close combat fight. Both launched ferocious attacks simultaneously, as if it were not a mere competition but a life-and-death battle. A series of muffled sounds spread out, causing everyone's heartbeat to accelerate.
The spectators were dumbfounded, their faces covered in sweat. Their throats were dry, but they couldn't look away from the intense battle on the arena stage.
Even the family heads and experts in the pavilion were shocked. They couldn't believe that two teenagers could engage in such an intense battle, far beyond their expectations.
"Are these two really not yet adults? What's even more shocking is Xiao Chen's strength. Who would have thought that without mastering flight, he could contend with a genius like Ling Zhan? It's truly unbelievable." Su Wanlin said in astonishment, his face full of disbelief.
"In all the martial arts tournaments held in Tian, this one can be considered the most intense. There has never been such a fierce battle before, and even if there were, it was in the adult group!" Ge Xiong also said in shock, his eyes fixed on the intense fight below.
"My son losing to such an opponent is not disgraceful at all! These two kids haven't even used their full strength yet! What's even more baffling is Xiao Chen. For a teenager to possess such a formidable physique is simply impossible." Liu Yuntian said, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Bang bang bang!"
On the arena stage, Xiao Chen and Ling Zhan continuously launched various fierce and ruthless fist and foot attacks. Each intense collision created another large pit in the arena.
"This guy's physique is incredibly strong!" Ling Zhan thought to himself, secretly amazed. Although he had channeled his true essence, the intense battle gradually made him realize the formidable strength of Xiao Chen's physique. His fists and feet were slightly numb.
"Zhan Tian Fist!" Amidst the fierce close combat, Ling Zhan suddenly shouted, rapidly channeling his metal element power and quickly forming seals. He threw a fierce punch at Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen's face changed instantly, thinking, "Not good! This guy..."
"Boom!"
Facing Ling Zhan's sudden martial skill, Xiao Chen couldn't react in time. No one expected Ling Zhan to use this move. With no time to think, Xiao Chen had no choice but to brace himself and meet it head-on. With a loud bang, the powerful force of Ling Zhan's martial skill sent Xiao Chen flying.
"Damn it! That guy actually used a trick!" Su Gutian couldn't help but curse immediately.
Mo Yan also couldn't help but angrily shout, "Bastard! If you can't win, just admit it. Using tricks, what kind of skill is that?"
"This guy's martial skill is incredibly powerful! It can unleash such a strong force!" Xiao Chen thought in shock after being sent flying. Xiao Chen had only practiced sword techniques and movement skills so far, and hadn't practiced any other martial skills.
"Xiao Chen, how does it feel? Not good, right? I won't give you any chance." Ling Zhan said with a smug sneer, quickly pursuing Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, be careful!" the Ancient White Tiger immediately transmitted its voice.
"Bang!"
As Xiao Chen was flying, he used inertia to spin in mid-air, then stepped on the void, immediately changing direction. With several steps on the void, Xiao Chen, with extreme speed, zigzagged and appeared behind Ling Zhan in an instant, launching a fierce counterattack. At that moment, Ling Zhan's face revealed a wicked smile, and his figure suddenly flickered and disappeared. A moment later, with a bang, Xiao Chen was kicked off the arena by Ling Zhan.
"Xiao Chen, it's not that easy to sneak attack me!" Ling Zhan sneered, looking disdainfully at Xiao Chen lying on the arena floor.
"Xiao Chen, stand up!" Mo Yan shouted loudly from below the arena, his face full of anxiety. Knowing that Xiao Chen had the power to contend with Ling Zhan, Mo Yan naturally hoped Xiao Chen could teach Ling Zhan a harsh lesson.
"Xiao Chen! Xiao Chen!"
"Xiao Chen! Xiao Chen!"
Below the arena, the youths began to chant Xiao Chen's name, each of them cheering and encouraging Xiao Chen loudly. The resonant sound echoed around them.
Hearing the youths' voices, Ling Zhan was not angry at all. He glanced at the motionless Xiao Chen lying on the ground and sneered, "Xiao Chen, can't you get up? You shouldn't have just this much strength. Or are you planning to admit defeat? I can tell you honestly, with your power, you absolutely can't defeat me!"
"Your arrogance is really annoying! And your laughter is even more detestable!" Xiao Chen said coldly, lying on the arena floor. He then slowly stood up.
"Xiao Chen! Xiao Chen!"
"Xiao Chen! Xiao Chen!"
Seeing Xiao Chen stand up, the youths excitedly cheered. At this moment, Xiao Chen undoubtedly became the only person in their hearts who could defeat Ling Zhan.
"Great! He stood up! Xiao Chen! Come on!" Mo Yan shouted, his face full of tension.
Su Gutian and Ge Tianming simultaneously shouted, "Xiao Chen! Beat that bastard so badly his own mother won't recognize him!"
Standing up, Xiao Chen patted the dust off his body and spat out a mouthful of blood-tinged saliva. His sharp gaze then turned to Ling Zhan, and he said coldly, "Your two strikes just now were indeed not bad. They hurt quite a bit, but they also made me even more excited!"
"Buzz buzz!"
As he spoke, Xiao Chen channeled his true essence once more. A stronger force surged out, and his body emitted a layer of white light. The arena floor buzzed and trembled, showing signs of collapse.
"You just said I absolutely couldn't defeat you, right? To be honest, I don't know either, but we will find out in the end." Xiao Chen said coldly, his aura becoming more domineering and his gaze fiercer, like that of an enraged beast.
"What a strong fighting spirit! This guy's power is even greater than before! It seems I need to get serious as well!" Ling Zhan said, his expression slightly solemn. His gaze fixed tightly on Xiao Chen as he channeled his true essence, his aura instantly rising.
"Xiao Chen, use the evasion technique I taught you!" the Ancient White Tiger quickly transmitted its voice.
Xiao Chen stomped on the ground, his figure shooting out like a black line. His speed increased by thirty percent. As he dashed out a few steps, he suddenly stepped on the void, his figure soaring into the sky. He continued stepping on the void in mid-air, his body moving left and right rapidly like a headless fly.
Watching Xiao Chen moving quickly in mid-air, Ling Zhan thought to himself, "What is this guy trying to do? Although his speed has increased, does he really think he can hit me with just his speed?"
"What is Xiao Chen doing? Why isn't he attacking?" Lei Fei asked in confusion, watching Xiao Chen in mid-air.
"Did Xiao Chen comprehend flight? No, this is the ability to step on the void. He hasn't comprehended flight yet. But what is he trying to do? Is he trying to confuse Ling Zhan? That can't be it." Ge Tianming also asked in confusion, not understanding what Xiao Chen was planning.
Su Gutian said solemnly, "Xiao Chen must have a plan. This guy has very rich combat experience and is very clever!"
Moments later, as Xiao Chen continued moving rapidly in mid-air by stepping on the void, he suddenly dove towards Ling Zhan. Ling Zhan frowned slightly, thinking, "Here he comes!"
Seeing that Xiao Chen was about to launch an attack, everyone held their breath, watching Xiao Chen with tense faces and sweaty palms. No one knew if Xiao Chen's descending attack would succeed.
Ling Zhan's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Chen. As Xiao Chen closed in within a meter, Ling Zhan's figure suddenly moved quickly to the right, sneering, "Hmph! Xiao Chen, crash into the ground!"
"Bang!"
Just as he was about to crash into the ground, Xiao Chen's expression did not change at all. He then slammed his hands onto the ground. With a loud bang, the powerful force instantly changed Xiao Chen's direction, rapidly sending him towards Ling Zhan.
"What? This bastard!" Seeing Xiao Chen change direction and charge at him, Ling Zhan's expression changed drastically. He cursed and quickly channeled his true essence, forming seals with his hands, and immediately shouted, "Nine Heavens Transforming Yuan Palm!"