The protagonist was furious; what kind of skill was sneak attacking?
"Fine, let's make a bet. If I, Chen Anlin, win, then Zhao Yao will be mine."
Before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Chen quickly interrupted him, scolding, "Chen Anlin, don't you dare use Zhao Yao as a wager. She will never be with you."
Zhao Yao also coldly snorted, "That's right."
In her heart, she secretly thought that Chen Anlin had finally revealed his true colors. He kept saying he no longer cared about her, yet in the end, he still wanted to possess her!
Ha! This is just how men are.
Chen Anlin was speechless. "Can you let me finish my sentence? I have no interest in a woman like Zhao Yao. If you like her, go ahead and take her."
"Chen Anlin, you are so bold to insult Zhao Yao like that! Just wait!" Xiao Chen was fuming.
"Enough with the nonsense! If I win, both Zhao Yao and you will have to apologize to me in the Great Zhou Daily for three consecutive days and pay me ten thousand silver coins." Chen Anlin rubbed his chin and added, "By the way, do you have ten thousand taels on you?"
He was somewhat skeptical because although Xiao Chen often obtained some spiritual herbs with the help of his master, most of them had been consumed by him. Thus, Xiao Chen lived quite frugally.
"I can definitely come up with it."
Xiao Chen's eyes flickered; although he only had a few taels of silver in his pocket, he still held his ground. As the protagonist, he was skilled at pulling off a con.
"Well, if you don't give me the silver, that means you're deceiving me. According to Great Zhou law, you'll be thrown in jail. You'll be released only when you pay me the silver." Chen Anlin deliberately reminded him.
"I don't need your reminder; I understand."
Xiao Chen snorted coldly to himself—how could he possibly lose?
Seeing Xiao Chen's confidence, Zhou Tong felt quite pleased and soon brought over the duel contract. After both parties reviewed the conditions based on their respective victories and found no objections, they signed and sealed it.
"Chen Anlin, this time I will let you know that power and background do not mean everything. So what if I come from a poor background? I can still defeat you and trample you underfoot!"
Boom!
Xiao Chen shouted loudly as his robust energy erupted, shaking the entire arena.
He deliberately portrayed himself as an ordinary child from a humble background to gain sympathy from many people. In reality, this guy had consumed just as many pills as any rich heir.
However, his demeanor still garnered sympathy from many other impoverished youths.
"Brother Xiao, you must be impressive!"
"Brother Xiao Chen represents us ordinary folks. I suddenly feel like I can do it too."
"Me too."
Just by witnessing Brother Xiao Chen's strength, it stirred their hearts with excitement.
Indeed, he was extraordinary; there was no doubt that Chen Anlin would lose this time.
Listening to the discussions around him, Xiao Chen felt a surge of fighting spirit.
His choice had proven to be correct; by challenging Chen Anlin, he would once again earn a wave of prestige.
After this battle, the academy would only discuss how he had completely defeated Chen Anlin, representing the children of humble origins.
Most people would no longer pay attention to his rumored relationship with Zhao Yao.
"Chen Anlin, are you ready?" Zhou Tong called out to him.
Chen Anlin rotated his neck and replied calmly, "Let's begin!"
"Alright, the match starts now!"
With Zhou Tong's command, she leaped out of the ring.
"Chen Anlin, do you know my true strength? Let me tell you—"
Xiao Chen intended to continue speaking and catch Chen Anlin off guard while he was talking.
Unexpectedly, before he could finish his sentence, Chen Anlin suddenly struck with the Fire Sun Fist!
Boom!
A scorching wave of energy surged toward Xiao Chen.
This is bad.
Xiao Chen was startled and thought to himself, What’s happening?
He had initially planned to launch a sneak attack but didn’t expect Chen Anlin to strike first.
This guy has no sense of martial ethics; he's not a good person!
Xiao Chen was furious; what kind of skill is sneak attacking?
Chen Anlin narrowed his eyes; having read the novel, he knew Xiao Chen's usual tactics during battles.
That is to say, sneak attacks!!!
First, he rambled on for a while, and then, taking advantage of the moment when his opponent was speaking, he suddenly launched an attack. After defeating him, Xiao Chen smugly exclaimed, "Why do you need to talk during a duel?" This left his enemy half dead with rage.
Xiao Chen hurriedly defended against the scorching fist technique, the intense heat radiating outwards, causing even the students outside the arena to feel it. Some female seniors were even singed, prompting them to retreat in fright.
"Goodness, that's the Great Perfection Fire Sun Fist!" someone shouted.
Indeed, it was truly Great Perfection, hidden and profound. Wasn't it said that Chen Anlin had wasted his martial skills over the years? What was going on?
After the broken engagement, Chen Anlin had changed; this was what they called being free of distractions—his spirit soared naturally!
Among those around him, only Su Menghan understood clearly; secretly attributing half of Chen Zi's prowess to her diligent efforts.
At this moment, Xiao Chen was battered and bruised from the punches, looking utterly disheveled. His body resembled a kite with a broken string as he flew backward.
Such a heavy blow exacerbated his internal injuries.
"No, no, no! I can't possibly lose!" Xiao Chen roared, forcibly suppressing his internal injuries. In his heart, he shouted, "I will soar higher!"
Boom!
The energy within him surged violently; he had reached the mid-stage of the eighth rank.
Heavens! Xiao Chen had actually reached mid-stage eighth rank! Someone gasped in astonishment upon sensing his strength.
He really is at mid-stage eighth rank! I thought he was at peak ninth rank—Xiao Chen is incredible!
With this development, Chen Anlin was undoubtedly doomed. The fact that he had managed to knock Xiao Chen away earlier was purely a stroke of luck.
What luck? It was a sneak attack!
A group of ordinary disciples shouted in excitement; no one had expected Xiao Chen to conceal his strength so deeply.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Yao smiled and murmured, "Xiao Chen, I knew you were extraordinary. This time you will decisively defeat Chen Anlin; let's see if he dares to bully us again."
Teacher Zhou Tong was even more excited, clenching her fists tightly. She had indeed not misjudged him; Xiao Chen's talent was exceptional. Among the strong in the capital city, there would surely be a place for him!
"Chen Anlin, are you stunned now?"
Xiao Chen also raised his fist, muttering, "Relying on sneak attacks—what kind of hero does that make you?"
As Xiao Chen rushed forward, Chen Anlin merely smiled dismissively. "Think about it—when have you ever not used a sneak attack? What right do you have to criticize me?"
With that, Chen Anlin raised his fist once more. "Enough talk. Today, you will undoubtedly be defeated. Do you see the force of my punch? This one is called 'Crimson Gale.'"
Before Xiao Chen could finish his words, a powerful aura surged from Chen Anlin, emanating a mid-stage seventh rank energy.
The pressure from this energy was terrifying, shattering the force of Xiao Chen's punch and crashing down upon him without losing momentum.
"Impossible! It can't be! How could your strength—"
Another abrupt silence fell as the power of the Fire Sun Fist enveloped him entirely.
"No!"
Xiao Chen crossed his arms in front of his chest for protection, but he was still sent flying. His clothes and hair were singed, leaving him covered in soot and dust, his aura diminished significantly.
At that moment, everyone was stunned.
How could Chen Anlin be this powerful?!
He had suddenly reached the seventh rank—seventh rank!
Hadn't he claimed to only be at the eighth rank before?
Moreover, it was said that Chen Anlin's eighth rank cultivation was achieved through pills, but now he not only had formidable cultivation but also real combat strength that was no less impressive. What was going on?
Before they could comprehend the situation, another strike from Chen Anlin came crashing down.
"Xiao Chen, do you think I only have this little ability?"
The so-called sneak attack you speak of is merely returning the favor in kind.
"This next move is called 'Phantom Shadow.'"
Phantom Shadow...
Xiao Chen looked up in shock as a shadow shot toward him.
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