Chapter 48: Knocked Down in Three Punches
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lin Yun leaped high into the sky, his ten-thousand-year spirit ring radiating a deep black glow.
Powerful air currents swirled around him, compressing near his dragon claws. The forcibly drawn air even formed a tornado, bringing a pressure akin to a giant elephant's stomp upon Xu Sanshi, who was hidden within the Xuanwu Domain below.
"Come on! Let me see how strong you really are!" Xu Sanshi roared.
"Alright, I'll satisfy you!" Lin Yun's lighthearted words reached Xu Sanshi's ears.
Then, at his peak momentum, Lin Yun transformed into a golden meteor and plummeted with immense air pressure.
Heaven-Shattering Dragon Fist!
Golden lightning fiercely struck the seemingly stagnant Xuanwu Domain. The domain, covering half the arena, exploded instantly, sending countless heavy black water droplets scattering.
BOOM!!!Not only was the Xuanwu Domain shattered in an instant, but even the arena—built from granite and reinforced with molten iron—was split in half by Lin Yun's punch. A deep abyss-like fissure spread from his impact point, dividing the arena into two.
As the dust gradually settled, Lin Yun's figure became clear. He remained bent forward, one fist pressed against the ground at the edge of the cracked arena. Below his fist lay a deep, shadowy rift.
On the other side of the fissure, Xu Sanshi knelt on one knee, panting heavily, blood dripping from his mouth and nose. His Xuanwu Shield lay shattered in fragments around him.
Lin Yun slowly stood up, rubbing his slightly numb arm, and looked at Xu Sanshi with a playful expression.
This was his first time unleashing the Heaven-Shattering Dragon Fist at full power—and not in the form of an air cannon, but purely through his physical strength. If not for the fact that his right hand had absorbed a piece of the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear's right palm bone, he might have suffered some backlash from this strike himself.
By combining the momentum from his aerial dive and the counterforce from his air cannon, he delivered a devastating blow that shattered the Xuanwu Domain—something that spirit masters of the same level would find almost impossible to accomplish.
This is the power of ultimate strength!
"Not bad. I acknowledge you." Lin Yun nodded seriously. "Even Teacher Zhou Yi, who called me trash, could only withstand two of my punches. But you, after taking two punches, are still standing! I shall recognize you as the strongest defense in the Outer Court!"
"???"Xu Sanshi's already pale face—due to injury and exhaustion—turned purple-red in an instant.
What do you mean by that?! What the hell do you mean?!
The Outer Court students in the spectator stands exchanged bewildered glances, their intended taunts stuck in their throats.
Only the students of Class One of the Freshmen Year nodded in agreement, looking at Xu Sanshi with newfound admiration.
No wonder he's one of the Outer Court's Twin Stars! To withstand two of the Freshman King's punches and still stand is truly impressive!
Suddenly, someone from the crowd shouted, "Xu Three Punches!"
After a brief moment of awkward silence, the entire audience burst into laughter, chanting the new nickname: "Xu Three Punches! Xu Three Punches!"
Bei Bei laughed so hard he had tears in his eyes.
From this day forward, the nickname "Xu Three Punches" became an inescapable part of Xu Sanshi's history. However, in the future, he would wear this title with pride.
"Back then, I was able to withstand three punches from Lin Yun without losing. That's why they called me Xu Three Punches! Yet you can't even handle one of his strikes!"
But right now, humiliated beyond belief, Xu Sanshi was sent flying by Lin Yun's final punch. Before he even hit the ground, he blacked out from sheer embarrassment and exhaustion.
Watching from the shadows, Yan Shaozhe chuckled, half-admiring, half-amused as he observed Lin Yun standing triumphantly on the arena with hands on his hips.
"Ah, youth... brash and full of vigor!" Yan Shaozhe mused with interest.
Xu Sanshi was one of the most important talents of this generation—one of the top five future pillars of Shrek Academy (alongside Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao, Bei Bei, and Xu Sanshi himself).
Yan Shaozhe was well aware of Xu Sanshi's potential. If he had faced him at the same level, he would have had to rely on Holy Light Flames to slowly drain Xu Sanshi's strength in a battle of endurance.
Even just considering Xu Sanshi's Xuanwu Shield Formation, neither he nor Bei Bei could break through it.
But Lin Yun had just demonstrated his overwhelming potential, proving that he was invincible among his peers, capable of defeating higher-ranked opponents as if it were second nature.
Thus, a person with such power deserved to be arrogant—it was merely confidence.
So Yan Shaozhe interpreted Lin Yun's self-proclaimed title of "This King" as him acknowledging his position as the Strongest Freshman King.
Little did he know, when Lin Yun called himself "This King," he was referring to the Golden Dragon King!
"He really reminds me of myself when I was young..."
I must place my bets on him!
Such a talent belonged only to Shrek Academy!
Give him resources, give him beauties—whatever he wants! The only thing to fear is that he might refuse!
Satisfied with his decision, Yan Shaozhe left, already formulating plans in his mind. Although Elder Mu had forbidden him from forcing Lin Yun into anything, nothing was stopping him from winning him over with kindness.
Meanwhile, the referee, after confirming that Xu Sanshi had suffered no serious injuries, announced the final result.
Since this match was a lower-year student challenging a higher-year student, Xu Sanshi had to pay Lin Yun 100 gold soul coins. Though 100 gold soul coins were barely a drop in the ocean, Lin Yun still happily accepted them.
Why not? Free money is free money!
After all, as the Golden Dragon King, he loved shiny things!
Thus, Lin Yun left the Soul Dueling Arena, surrounded by a crowd of enthusiastic fans, while Xu Sanshi was carried to the infirmary by Bei Bei for treatment.
Although Lin Yun hadn't inflicted serious physical damage on Xu Sanshi, he had shattered his Xuanwu Domain, and with his heavy soul power consumption, Xu Sanshi was bound to suffer from bloodline backlash.
It wouldn't have a lasting impact on him, but for the next ten days to half a month, he'd be unable to get out of bed or train.
Meanwhile, two people greatly benefited from tonight's events: Jiang Nannan and Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao, thanks to Lin Yun's and Xu Sanshi's battle—and the fact that Lin Yun had bought twenty grilled fish from his stall in one go—became famous overnight. Many of those who had watched the fight were now eager to taste his grilled fish.
The next time he set up his stall, he was guaranteed to have a flood of customers.
As for Jiang Nannan, after eating one of Lin Yun's grilled fish, which had been seasoned with special spices, her cultivation speed increased by 30% for an entire week!
It was only then that she realized just how much of a bargain she had gotten for five copper soul coins!
Of course, Lin Yun didn't care about any of that.
The only thing on his mind was—
Zhou Yi had recovered from her injuries…
(End of Chapter)
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