Chapter 291 - One Punch (2/2)

Naturally, they did not confront Ma Feizhang directly, and instead, had opted to look for Bai s.h.i.+xue.

Once the news had reached Bai s.h.i.+xue’s ears, her expression drastically changed, and she immediately set off towards the center of the building complex along with her escorts.

When Bai s.h.i.+xue and the others arrived on the scene, Ou Yangming’s fight had yet to begin. However, just as her escorts were expecting her to call off the fight, she subverted their expressions and had smiled at the sight instead. There was not a single trace of worry to be found on her face.

While the duo made their way into the ring, Shao Hongyi noticed the extreme difference between the duo’s age and stature, and could not help but sputter, “A-Are you not going to stop them, young pavilion master?’

The corner of Bai s.h.i.+xue’s lips curled upwards into a soul-snaring smile as she responded, “Master Shao, aren’t you aware that Master Ou is one of our chosen martial artists for the Myriad Treasure Meet?”

“What did you just say?” Shao Hongyi and the other escorts were at a loss for words. They could not believe what they had just heard.

They exchanged confused glances at one another. They could not make heads or tails out of the situation. After all, how could someone, who was obviously an appraiser, end up being a combat martial artist?

Shao Hongyi hesitated for a moment before saying, “Young pavilion master, no matter how skilled he is, Brother Ou is still nothing more than an appraiser. Unless I’m mistaken, this would be the Yi Pavilion’s first battle in the Myriad Treasure Meet, so shouldn’t we find a more suitable replacement instead?”

Bai s.h.i.+xue casually asked, “More suitable, huh? Who do you suggest then?”.

“That’s easy! Since his opponent is a Yin Grade martial artist, all we need to do is to send out our highest-ranked Yin Grade martial artist!” Shao Hongyi answered without delay.

Although he was originally from Huangsha County, as someone who had been paying attention to the Myriad Treasure Meet for quite some time, Shao Hongyi had immediately given his suggestion.

Unexpectedly, Bai s.h.i.+xue answered, “But… Master Ou is ranked first among our martial artists!”

The moment she stated those words, the expressions of her escorts had become even more bewildered. Within the gazes that they had exchanged at one another, a sense of awe could be palpably felt. Nevertheless, everyone had failed to notice that when Bai s.h.i.+xue mentioned Ou Yangming’s ranking, she did not specify that it was among the Yin Grade martial artists.

Back in the ring, Ou Yangming and Ma Feizhang were already stationed in their respective spots. The Yang Grade powerhouse who stood between them stated indifferently, “Since things have already come this far, both of you should give it your all in this fight. We leave the matter of life and death to the Heavens, so please, do take care of yourselves.”

With that, the Yang Grade martial artist then retreated to the edge of the ring. Ma Feizhang laughed out loud and slammed his fists together, emitting a steel-like clang in the process. With agile footsteps, he then charged directly towards Ou Yangming.

Although his opponent was only an appraiser, when lions hunt their prey, would they not give it their all? The thought of showing mercy had not once crossed the battle veteran, Ma Feizhang’s mind. Instead, the only thought he had was to crush Ou Yangming with overwhelming force, so that the battle would end quickly. Naturally, if he had somehow miscalculated and ended up killing Ou Yangming before the Yang Grade judge could intervene, he would remain unfazed.

After all, his goal was to bring glory to the Secret Realm and to drag the Yi Pavilion’s reputation down to the dirt.

Ma Feizhang glared at Ou Yangming with bloodthirsty eyes, and the intense bloodl.u.s.t he emanated had even unnerved the Yang Grade judge on the edge of the ring. ‘One punch! All I need is one punch to bring down this little rabbit!’

That was the extent of Ma Feizhang’s immense confidence at that point in time.

Meanwhile, Ou Yangming had only watched his opponent silently. He stood there and took in his opponent’s fierce, overbearing aura that covered every inch of the platform

Had Ou Yangming faced the same opponent in the past, he would have chosen to use the integration of Heaven and man or thoroughly meticulous to launch a counterattack after avoiding his opponent’s lethal strike.

Now, however…

Forget a lowly opponent of the Yin Grade, even if Ou Yangming were to come face-to-face with a great ancestor, he would still run circles around his opponent.

Ou Yangming slowly raised his hand and launched a seemingly casual fist forward.

The spectators’ hearts pounded with worry upon noticing Ou Yangming’s carefree att.i.tude, whereas the Yang Grade judge had readied himself to intervene.

Although he had previously mentioned that he would leave their lives to the hands of Heaven, if possible, the imperial family would rather not experience any uncontrollable situations.

As such, the moment the victor had been made clear, these judges would instantly leap into action.

Ma Feizhang, who had been grinning savagely a moment ago, suddenly shuddered. The powerful aura that he had emanated earlier had vanished without a trace within a mere instant, and all of a sudden, his eyes were filled with terror, and his iron fists had become as flimsy as a lame chicken.

It was as if he had turned into a completely different person within a mere instant.

Following that, Ou Yangming’s fist brushed past Ma Feizhang’s, and landed directly into his chest, devastating him.

“GET DOWN, AND STAY DOWN!”

The dull thud of physical impact could be heard as Ma Feizhang’s body soared into the air and across the fighting ring. The crowd gasped in shock as he slammed viciously into the ground and blew up a cloud of dust.

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