Chapter 130: Challenging to a duel, intimidation

"My invitation for you to take the stage is both to represent the Gale Hall and Weiyuan Hall disciples in a spar, and also because of our past grievances," Yang Jun said coldly.

He would never forget the scene where both he and his mother had been knocked down by Xu Yang that day.

"If it is for grievances, then life or death matters not; each will rely on their own means," Xu Yang said in a deep voice.

"As if I'm afraid of you!" Yang Jun dismissed the warning.

Xu Yang nodded, then looked at Lin Cheng and Ji Yun, cupping his hands: "Yang Jun wishes to settle a grudge with me; I ask that Master and Senior Ji grant permission."

Lin Cheng shook his head with a smile: "My Weiyuan Hall never interferes in the personal grievances between disciples. Since there is enmity between you, decide for yourselves how to proceed. Brother Ji, what do you think?"

He was inwardly overjoyed; this fellow Xu Yang was too cautious, making it difficult to get him to fight even once.

Originally, he had intended to arrange for Xu Yang to fight in the Qi Gathering Minor Success category to temper his temperament, but he hadn't expected Xu Yang to have reached Qi Gathering Major Success. Fearing that Xu Yang's cultivation base hadn't yet stabilized, he hadn't required him to fight.

With Yang Jun issuing the challenge, Xu Yang was guaranteed to win; how could he not agree?

Ji Yun nodded: "Since there is a grudge, then settle it yourselves. This match will not count as a spar."

Xu Yang cupped his hands to the two men again, then turned to look at Yang Jun, saying, "Make your move, otherwise you won't have the chance."

"Arrogant!" Yang Jun was furious.

Taking a step forward, he unleashed the Gale Hall's Startling Wind Palm. The fierce palm wind struck the air, emitting a thunderous roar.

Compared to before, Yang Jun had made great progress; in terms of spirit and energy, he could be considered a qualified martial artist.

He struck out with a palm, like a crashing wave, aiming directly for the Shanzhong acupoint on Xu Yang's chest.

Xu Yang's expression remained unchanged. His dormant aura erupted, and the true qi of his Qi Gathering Major Success suddenly gathered in his palm, which he then swiped out as casually as if swatting a fly.

"Boom!"

The air emitted a dull roar. The gale force Yang Jun had brought with him instantly dissipated, revealing his expression of sheer terror.

"Qi Gathering Major Success!" he couldn't help but shriek.

Once Xu Yang made his move, his cultivation base could no longer be hidden. Yang Jun's face turned green.

Xu Yang had spouted a bunch of nonsense, and he had thought Xu Yang was afraid; he never imagined it wasn't fear at all, but a trap laid for him to jump into.

"Stop!" Ji Yun shouted.

"Shameless!" several Gale Hall disciples also cried out.

A Qi Gathering Minor Success fighting a Qi Gathering Major Success—how could that be fought? Even when Kong Yu was at Qi Gathering Minor Success, he would never have dared to fight a master at Qi Gathering Major Success.

"Bang!"

Their palms collided, and qi energy scattered in all directions.

Xu Yang remained unmoved, but Yang Jun felt a mountain-toppling wave of true qi surge from Xu Yang's hand. He was sent flying backward at a speed faster than he had approached, and his arm emitted a cracking sound, unable to bear the weight.

Just as he was about to crash into the ground, a large hand reached out horizontally to support his back, halting his backward momentum.

It was Kong Yu who had acted, his large hand steadily holding Yang Jun up.

Yang Jun landed, but one of his arms was already hanging limply at his side, unable to be lifted. The intense pain twisted his expression.

"Well, do you still wish to continue?"

Xu Yang did not pursue, nor did he use lethal force in such a setting.

Yang Jun's face flushed red. He hadn't yet reached Qi Gathering Major Success—how could he fight?

"Bullying the small with the big—is this the character of Weiyuan Hall disciples?" Ji Yun said in a deep voice.

Xu Yang turned back to look at him: "Hall Master Ji, are you perhaps a bit forgetful? This was not a spar between us; it was Yang Jun who came to seek revenge. Since it is a vendetta, naturally each relies on their own means.

We agreed beforehand not to interfere, yet you break your word because your disciple lost. Your character as a Hall Master is not much better."

"You... how bold!"

Ji Yun was furious, a terrifying aura like a crashing wave erupting from his body. He hadn't expected Xu Yang to dare mock him so bluntly.

And to do it in front of all the disciples of the Weiyuan Hall and the Gale Hall made it even harder for him to step down.

"Brother Ji, using your status as a senior to pressure my disciple—is that not also bullying the small with the big? Have you forgotten that he also has a master?" Lin Cheng's indifferent voice rang out.

Ji Yun's expression shifted slightly; he knew he was in the wrong for acting first, and if word got out, he would be the only one to lose face.

He immediately suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "I was a bit too agitated. Since Xu Yang also has a Qi Gathering Major Success cultivation base, who among you will ask him for pointers?"

His gaze swept toward the Gale Hall disciples, his intent to teach a lesson undisguised.

Kong Yu stepped forward and said, "Let this disciple be the one to ask Brother Xu for pointers. Brother Xu, please enlighten me."

"Junior Brother Xu Yang only reached Qi Gathering Major Success last night, and his cultivation base has not yet stabilized. If Brother Kong wishes to spar, I will accompany you," Sun Tao walked over.

Kong Yu had reached Qi Gathering Major Success over half a month ago and possessed Grade A-minus innate talent; if Xu Yang faced him, he would undoubtedly lose.

Moreover, Xu Yang had mocked Ji Yun, and Kong Yu would likely use lethal force. As Lin Cheng's direct disciple, he naturally had to stand up at this moment.

Kong Yu looked toward Ji Yun.

Forcing someone whose cultivation base hadn't stabilized to fight Kong Yu would not look good if word got out. Ji Yun immediately said, "In that case, you can spar with your Senior Brother Sun for a few moves.

When there is an opportunity, come and ask Xu Yang for pointers again."

The implication was that this matter was far from over!

Kong Yu turned to Sun Tao and cupped his hands: "Brother Sun, please enlighten me!"

"Be careful!" Sun Tao's expression was solemn.

No one dared to underestimate a genius who had reached Qi Gathering Major Success in half a year. As he finished speaking, his body suddenly charged out, his fist tearing through the air as he struck.

With the fierce wind, the air emitted a sharp, shrill whistle.

With this punch, Sun Tao had already unleashed the Explosive Bear Strength of the Mountain-Shaking Bear Fist, his momentum extremely powerful.

At the same time, Kong Yu's body also vanished from where he stood, swinging his palm out, intending to test a move against Sun Tao head-on.

"Bang!"

Fist and palm collided. A series of crisp cracking sounds erupted from Kong Yu's entire body, but he only retreated one step.

Looking at Sun Tao, he had actually retreated three or four steps, and with every step he landed, a deep footprint was left in the ground.

The Weiyuan Hall disciples all showed expressions of shock. Sun Tao had reached Qi Gathering Major Success two months earlier than Kong Yu, yet it was he who was being suppressed.

"Your physical tempering is a bit lacking."

Kong Yu looked at Sun Tao with a smile, not pursuing his advantage, appearing quite conceited.

"Brother Kong's physique is astonishing. Let's test our internal cultivation base."

A sharp glint appeared in Sun Tao's eyes. He pulled his legs from the soil, his entire body's true qi surging.

"Good!"

Kong Yu let out a long whistle, his own true qi also surging throughout his body as he charged forward to clash with Sun Tao.

After dozens of moves, Sun Tao's face was pale, his arms trembling, finding it difficult to continue.

Kong Yu cupped his hands and retreated to the side, not continuing his attack, clearly remembering the agreement.

"It seems my disciple is indeed a cut above." A smile appeared on Ji Yun's face once more.

Lin Cheng was expressionless: "Grade A-minus innate talent—even if you taught this kind of talent to a dog, you could teach it to this level."

Ji Yun's face turned black immediately. ===== CHAPTER 131 =====