This is nothing much, right? It seems that my fists are stronger than before.
"Are you still going to fight or not? I've been waiting impatiently."
Li Rui was taken aback; this person turned out to be a girl. How did she end up here? Moreover, her cultivation level seemed to be only at the fifth level of Cleansing the Marrow, yet she acted as if she were incredibly powerful. It was truly puzzling.
However, Li Rui did not feel even the slightest sense of danger; instead, he felt relaxed in her presence.
"What’s your name?"
"You've asked that question at least fifty times. Go find out for yourself."
"Refusing a toast only to drink a penalty!"
Li Rui never expected this girl to be so aggressive; she charged at him without hesitation! In just a few words, she rushed over empty-handed, seemingly relying solely on brute strength.
Li Rui clenched his fists and struck out.
As their fists collided, a series of "bangs" erupted. The sound was not particularly surprising, but both Li Rui and the girl sank three inches into the ground.
The scene was truly comical, and the spectators couldn't help but sigh at the sight.
"This guy can actually fight against this Brute Force King and exchange blows. Just how strong is he?"
Li Rui had not realized that he was facing the so-called Brute Force King, whose strength seemed incredibly formidable. This was something he had to take seriously.
This was nothing; Li Rui vaguely sensed that the girl's strength carried a hint of internal energy. Her punches didn't seem to cause any pain on the surface.
Yet between his bones, there was a slight ache. Looking at his hands, they involuntarily trembled; the situation was indeed bizarre.
Li Rui glanced at the girl in front of him and took a step back, needing to think about how to release this "internal energy." Otherwise, it would be nothing but harmful to him.
However, the girl showed no signs of giving Li Rui an opportunity. In the next moment, she charged at him once more, seemingly intent on eliminating him on the spot.
"You... why are you running?"
The scene was truly ridiculous, as the Brute King kept chasing after Li Rui, who could only run away.
However, in this situation, Li Rui had no choice but to draw his Water Fire Staff, only to hear someone outside the arena say, "A big man pulling out a weapon is really not a good thing."
At this, Li Rui felt even more frustrated; he never expected the situation would turn out like this.
He put away his Water Fire Staff and couldn't help but sigh. Wasn't it just a clash of strength? Perhaps he could catch a glimpse of something from her palm.
Li Rui had already prepared himself to endure that internal energy and, in the next moment, charged straight at the Brute King's fist, unleashing all his strength.
Little did they know, both were struck by an intense aura that left them breathless, their expressions contorted.
With a loud rumble, a powerful energy suddenly sent both of them flying.
Li Rui managed to regain control of his body and faced the Girl once more.
Looking at her fist after she had clenched it, each collision seemed to twist intentionally; he couldn't help but wonder what another attack would be like.
In the next three rounds, they exchanged punches without any flashy moves—only the clash of strength.
Li Rui seemed to have grasped a bit of technique, but little did they know that in the next moment, an overwhelming pressure arose between their exchanges.
"How can you do this? I've been training for several years! Did you steal my skills?"
Li Rui frowned, surprised that his earlier situation had been recognized. He felt embarrassed, especially when the Girl suddenly said she was "done playing," which left him with a bitter smile.
"I'm done playing, I'm done playing; I can't beat you."
Li Rui was instantly bewildered and had no idea what was happening before him...
She immediately jumped down from the stage, seemingly indifferent to this victory. Many people present seemed to understand her behavior and did not react much, only letting out a sigh.
Little did they know that in the next moment, the referee announced that the champion of this round was Li Rui.
Of course, Li Rui was happy; being first was better than being second. The second place seemed just a step away from the first, yet the latter was remembered by more people.
"This is ten thousand Wind Coins, and there’s one condition: you can enter the auction and choose any item except for the finale item without having to pay any Wind Coins."
Li Rui couldn't help but feel overjoyed; he hadn't expected such a benefit for coming in first place, and he felt very fortunate.
Just as Li Rui was about to leave, he was called back.
"Youth, our Sect Master requests your presence."
This...
Li Rui took a step forward and followed the person’s lead, arriving in a large room within three breaths.
The layout of the entire room was very simple, and there were six old men in red robes. They appeared to be elders of their sect, and sitting in the middle facing the door was likely the Sect Master.
This person looked familiar yet unfamiliar, as if they had met before.
"Youth, do you remember me?"
Li Rui nodded; he indeed had a faint impression but couldn't recall where he had seen him.
"Wasn't it at Shouyang Mountain? At that time, there was also a girl beside you."
Li Rui suddenly remembered; during that time at the Secret Repository, many people seemed eager to recruit him, and this person had stood beside the Helmsman of Tai Xuan Sect.
He seemed to be called "Kong Guzi." Li Rui wondered what he wanted him to do here.
"Is there something going on?" Li Rui couldn't help but ask.
"Can't I just come and sit if there's nothing happening?"
Li Rui looked around at the tense expressions on everyone's faces, faintly sensing that this "sitting" was not as simple as it seemed. Moreover, he found some of the words from this so-called Kong Guzi hard to understand.
It seemed that Kong Guzi wanted to win Li Rui over, though it was unclear what qualities Li Rui possessed that were worth noticing.
"Knock, knock, knock," three knocks sounded at the door.
Kong Guzi gestured for one of the men in red robes to go open the door.
Wasn't that the crazy old man? After he entered, without saying a word, he reached for Li Rui's hand and pulled it away.
"This isn't very good, is it?"
"What’s wrong with it? Do I need you to discipline my disciple?" the crazy old man said repeatedly, his words carrying an overwhelming pressure. For some reason, Kong Guzi suddenly appeared wary! There was nothing more to say; they allowed us to leave.
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