[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-51":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial Arts Across Two Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2361022,4616,"Chapter 51","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>“One strike? Brother Cang used only one strike to defeat Chen Dahu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This... this is too fast! Isn’t Brother Cang only at Warrior Third Layer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fool, Warrior Third Layer was over twenty days ago—he’s definitely higher now. I’d guess at least Seventh Layer, maybe even Eighth...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Warrior Seventh Layer?! Are you joking? How did Brother Cang’s cultivation advance so fast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples from Dorms 175, 176, and 177 stared at Cang Luo in stunned silence, guessing his current cultivation level and how he’d advanced so rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, Zhao Renwu gazed at Cang Luo with a hint of resentment, though it was subtle and quickly suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached the three overseers with several disciples and asked, “Overseer Liang, what is Brother Cang’s current cultivation level? Was that just luck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this, Zhao Renwu had been the highest-ranked disciple among the three dorms—the only one at Warrior Sixth Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always called others “So-and-so Junior,” but just now, he had no choice but to address Cang Luo as “Brother Cang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Cang Luo had defeated Chen Dahu, while he himself had been beaten by Chen Dahu—this proved his strength was inferior to Cang Luo’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Martial World Continent, in any sect, seniority was never determined by who entered first, but by strength, which decided status and influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying “Brother Cang” felt especially awkward to him—even unpleasant...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overseer Liang was now very pleased. He smiled: “Not luck. It’s perception, control of power, and confidence in one’s own strength—all combined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then could he remain calm under Chen Dahu’s assault and counter with the force of a feather deflecting a thousand catties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added, “As for Cang Luo’s cultivation level... heh, he’s now at Warrior Seventh Layer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the disciples’ eyes nearly popped out—their earlier guesses had been correct, and they’d vastly underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the match, everyone had joked that if Cang Luo reached Warrior Fifth Layer, he might have a slim chance against Chen Dahu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Cang Luo was Warrior Seventh Layer—and he felled Chen Dahu with one strike. This was utterly beyond everyone’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, everyone staring at Cang Luo wondered: How had Brother Cang advanced from Warrior Third Layer to Seventh Layer in just over twenty days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overseer Liang had the same question, but he quickly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that at twenty-two, with Warrior Third Layer cultivation, Cang Luo’s dantian must have held immense primordial energy—now, it was a case of accumulated strength bursting forth, rapidly condensing the stored energy into an energy wheel...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the disciples discussed Cang Luo’s cultivation, Chen Dahu struggled to his feet, having heard Overseer Liang’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This waste is now Warrior Seventh Layer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dahu refused to believe it. He roared, activated Leopard Shadow Leg and Tiger Subduing Fist, and charged at Cang Luo again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he intended to kill Cang Luo—punishment afterward didn’t matter anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo saw this, sneered, remained rooted in place, and activated Dynamic Tracking, observing Chen Dahu’s movements with perfect clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Chen Dahu closed in did Cang Luo shift slightly, effortlessly evading the attack, then slapped Chen Dahu’s back and sent him flying—though Zhang Zhishi caught him mid-air, signaling surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, Chen Dahu tried to attack again. Zhang Zhishi frowned and knocked him unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed Chen Dahu to other disciples, then raised an eyebrow and said, “Brother Liang, we concede this round. But you sent a Warrior Seventh Layer disciple—this is bullying the weak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overseer Liang chuckled: “Didn’t the rules state the match ends when one side yields? Send another challenger if you wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match rules had been agreed upon by both sides. Zhang Zhishi’s side had a Warrior Seventh Layer disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang, Wang, and Liu’s side had only one Warrior Sixth Layer disciple among them—their highest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they had more people: twenty-four disciples total, excluding those on external quests; now, with Cang Luo’s arrival, twenty-five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they agreed on this seemingly fair rule: all disciples from both sides could enter the arena in rotation—a wheel battle—until one side could no longer fight or yielded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhishi said nothing more. He turned to a sharp-eyed disciple behind him and ordered: “Zhang Tao, you’re up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tao, a muscular figure, nodded slightly, stepped onto the arena, and locked eyes with Cang Luo—he was the only Warrior Seventh Layer disciple under Zhang Zhishi’s command in Dorm Geng 45.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t planned to fight this match, but an unexpected rival had appeared—another Warrior Seventh Layer disciple. Now he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tao crossed his arms, his expression cold, his solid frame standing firm like a mountain, as heavy as Mount Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though shorter than Chen Dahu, his muscles were far more solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warrior-level disciples primarily refine their bodies, absorbing primordial energy to forge flesh and bone from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was only one layer higher than Chen Dahu, his strength alone was double—let alone primordial energy reserves. Their power levels were incomparable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tao bowed to Cang Luo: “Zhang Tao, Warrior Seventh Layer, Tongzhou Liuyun County.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo raised an eyebrow, returned the bow: “Cang Luo, Warrior Seventh Layer, Tongzhou Earth Village!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the formalities, Overseer Liang glanced at Cang Luo and saw his calm confidence. He exhaled in relief and shouted: “Match ends on point of contact—no fatalities! Begin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Overseer Liang declared the match started, neither Zhang Tao nor Cang Luo moved immediately. They studied each other—equal cultivation, no room for rash action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watching disciples also stared, debating who would win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Liang’s side, Liu Xuande whispered: “Brother Cang, do you think Brother Cang will win this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Feng shook his head silently. Li Zhan shouted loudly: “Of course Brother Cang wins! What’s there to doubt? Can Zhang Tao defeat Chen Dahu in one strike? Brother Cang can!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some disciples nodded in agreement—they believed Cang Luo would win—but others voiced dissent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Zhao Renwu stood a disciple who resembled him sevenfold—Zhao Renli, his clan brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Renli glanced at Cang Luo, then sneered: “Not so sure. Equal cultivation doesn’t mean equal strength. Do you know what technique Zhang Tao cultivates?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What technique?” the disciples asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Renli grinned with malicious delight: “Yellow-grade Superior heart method: Xuan Lie Jing. Yellow-grade Superior martial art: Kong Kong Jin. Yellow-grade Middle-grade body technique: Zhen Xing Bu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yellow-grade Superior technique?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples gasped. Someone asked in confusion: “Where did he get a Yellow-grade Superior technique? Bought it? Surely not exchanged for sect contribution points?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Renli subtly pointed at Zhang Zhishi across the field and whispered: “Zhang Tao is Zhang Zhishi’s nephew. Now you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, so that’s it...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples looked at Zhang Tao with envy. As common-born warriors, they’d received only one Yellow-grade Inferior technique for free upon entering the outer sect—no other way to obtain new ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buy? No money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their monthly earnings barely covered their assigned task quotas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchange for sect contribution points? Impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their strength, the tasks they could take were the lowest rank—after a year’s accumulation, they might afford a Yellow-grade Middle technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So unless something changed, they’d be stuck with Yellow-grade Inferior techniques until Warrior Ninth Layer—only upon reaching Martial General would they receive a free new technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even then, only Yellow-grade Middle. Yellow-grade Superior? Only available for free at Martial Master level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a wave of envy, someone blurted: “Then... isn’t Brother Cang doomed to lose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Renli smiled but said nothing, exchanged a glance with Zhao Renwu, then turned back to the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the arena, Cang Luo had heard Zhao Renli’s words. He found it odd—Zhao Renli and the others seemed to wish for his defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph! Is Yellow-grade Superior technique really that impressive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I tell you I cultivate the Earth-grade Superior heart method, “Mie Ti Shen Gong”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I’ve only mastered two layers, it’s hundreds of times stronger than Yellow-grade techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I killed Warrior Eighth Layer Chen Dalong. This guy is only Warrior Seventh Layer—how could I lose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since someone wants me to lose, I’ll activate Mie Ti Shen Gong fully and crush him outright!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... I have no grudge against him. Crushing him so easily isn’t right, is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People have pride. Won’t this make an enemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo wanted to show off, to impress—but hesitated, fearing he’d create a bitter rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, he decided: a narrow victory. Make it hard-won. Give him face. Maybe they’d become friends—after all, enemies are often made through battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Cang Luo pondered how to let Zhang Tao lose with dignity...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tao suddenly stepped forward, his feet sinking as if weighted by a thousand catties, advancing with deliberate, thunderous strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his speed was slow, Cang Luo felt an unstoppable momentum—like a war chariot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crush cities, flatten mountains!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo grew serious, raising his estimation of Zhang Tao. His speed was slow, and Cang Luo’s Dynamic Tracking could easily dodge—but dodging would put him at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Cang Luo decided: no evasion. He’d meet force with force. He secretly activated Thunderclap Palm, preparing to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds later, Zhang Tao stomped forward, each step leaving a deep imprint, arriving before Cang Luo. Seeing Cang Luo didn’t dodge, Zhang Tao frowned slightly—but didn’t overthink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fixing his gaze on Cang Luo, Zhang Tao slowly raised his right arm, clenched his fist, and growled: “Kong Kong Jin!” Then thrust his fist straight at Cang Luo’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The punch looked weak, ordinary—but Cang Luo felt as if facing a deadly threat. Before the fist reached him, a crushing wind surged toward his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo knew this punch was no joke. No hesitation—he unleashed his prepped Thunderclap Palm instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fist met palm. A dull crash echoed. Zhang Tao stood firm, unmoving as a mountain. Cang Luo trembled, his right arm shaking as he staggered backward several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once stabilized, Cang Luo was slightly startled—he realized Zhang Tao’s Kong Kong Jin differed from Chen Dalong’s techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because it was stronger. In raw power, Zhang Tao was far weaker than Chen Dalong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday in the Beast Forest, when Cang Luo clashed Thunderclap Palm with Chen Dalong’s Dragon Subduing Palm, he’d been flung over ten meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he’d only retreated a few steps. Clearly, Zhang Tao was weaker than Chen Dalong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—when Cang Luo’s palm met Zhang Tao’s Kong Kong Jin, a strange “force” had penetrated his right arm, damaging the muscle tissue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Yellow-grade Superior martial art: Kong Kong Jin? “Break the Void” force?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo realized he faced a true rival. Without activating Mie Ti Shen Gong, victory would be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was exactly what he wanted—to avoid revealing he hadn’t used his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>",1776,"2026-06-21T06:04:04.528Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","32bdf87497cdbfc0a33c4c4e940b43e1a17ab12d0d4b51f8d21096fde43f1e5c","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-52","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-50",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-cover.jpg"]