Chapter 170 - Chapter 170 170 Cheng Tianxin (1/2)
Chapter 170 170 Cheng Tianxin
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In Tianxin Martial Arts Hall, the disciples followed their senior’s lead, practising the movements methodically, creating an atmosphere that seemed normal but was very different from usual.
The usually stern seniors appear absent-minded, failing to notice even if the disciples below performed poorly.
While those training continued to punch, they listened carefully to the noise from the gate.
The news that Guo Taiping, the sixth on the Pride List, was set to challenge the master of the hall had spread. Although they continued to train under the strict orders of their seniors, their minds were elsewhere.
Some were excited, looking forward to witnessing such a significant event. Duels between Second Grade fighters are rare even in Divine City.
Some were worried. Guo Taiping, a prodigy from a prestigious family, must be confident and prepared to challenge the master of the hall. But what if the master lost?
The many disciples at the training ground had various thoughts in mind.
Inside the Zhengxin Hall, the atmosphere was serious.
The three disciples of Cheng Tianxin were all present, their faces exceptionally solemn.
Having higher cultivation levels and broader experience, they were aware how formidable the disciples from prestigious families were, practicing supreme methods.
They could not compete with those of the same realm.
Moreover, the one to challenge this time was a prodigy like Guo Taiping.
Finally, the third disciple Cheng Xue could not sit still any longer. She abruptly stood up, walked to the door behind, and said to the inside, “Father, allow me to take this fight!”
The door creaked open, and an unremarkable middle-aged man walked out. His features were ordinary; he was in coarse clothes, rough hands and feet, and tanned skin. He looked just like a simple farmer.
This man was Cheng Tianxin, the master of the famous Tianxin Martial Arts Hall among the commoners.
He looked calm, confident without any anxiety despite the looming formidable adversary.
He shook his head, “You are no match for Guo Taiping.”
“But father…”
Even as the anxious Cheng Xue was about to continue, Cheng Tianxin patted her hand, saying, “What’s meant to happen will happen. Even if you beat Guo Taiping today, who will fight for me if Li Taiping or Zhang Taiping comes next time? Enough, no more arguments.”
Having said this, Cheng Tianxin, seeing his daughter absent, asked, “Where’s Qingyu? I have something to tell her.”
“She was here just now—Oh no!” Cheng Xue suddenly looked alarmed.
Cheng Tianxin’s face changed too. He knew his daughter too well; where else could she be if not here at this hour?
“Sir…we’ve arrived,”
The carriage stopped, and the coachman stuttered, fearing the powerful warrior sitting in the carriage, he had just watched Guo Taiping’s carriage disintegrate in thin air.
Gu Yang pushed open the carriage door and stepped out.
Tianxin Martial Arts Hall, deemed the top martial academy in the world, was located at the end of a remote street within a lower-class civilian area, all with low houses. The front of the hall was ordinary, just like a regular house.
Even the inscription on the plaque was merely decent without any sense of aesthetic.
As Gu Yang was examining the martial academy, suddenly, a figure appeared before him, pointing at him, asking, “Are you Guo Taiping?”
The figure was a girl, around twelve or thirteen, in a green dress, her eyes clear and teeth white. Now she looked stern and hostile.
Gu Yang anticipated her identity. He recalled from the simulation that Cheng Tianxin had a daughter, and she was very young.
Before he could respond, the girl asked rapidly, “Why are you challenging my dad? Does our Tianxin Martial Arts Hall have a grudge against you? My dad just wants to provide a path to learn martial arts for the poor. Can’t you noble disciples stand it? Do you insist on annihilating us?”
Gu Yang found it amusing. Cheng Tianxin’s daughter was so young and brash.
Thankfully she bumped into him instead of the ruthless Guo Taiping. Otherwise, she would be in danger.
“Silence!”
Along with the reprimand, a figure blocked the girl. It was a middle-aged man in coarse clothes, not tall but exuding a profound aura.
This must be the master of Tianxin Martial Arts Hall, Cheng Tianxin.
On first glance, Cheng Tianxin looked nothing like the character in Gu Yang’s imagination.
Upon closer inspection, it seemed fitting for Cheng Tianxin to appear this way.
Gu Yang, with a different perspective, noted his True Essence was pure white and decent in quantity, but remarkably pure.
Cheng Tianxin gave a slight bow, “Please forgive my ignorant daughter.”
His daughter behind him protested, “Dad, I didn’t say anything wrong.”
Just then, Cheng Xue arrived, standing by the girl’s side, pulling her to stop talking, but was shocked as she recognized the man before her, exclaiming, “Mr. Gu?”
“Mr. Gu?”
Cheng Tianxin had been puzzled; judging by this man’s demeanor, he didn’t seem like a disciple of a prestigious family. How could Guo Taiping ride in such a plain carriage?
Cheng Xue excitedly asserted, “It’s Gu Yang, Mr. Gu.”
“What?”