Chapter 591: In Today’s World, Only He Alone!
"Junior, you’re courting death!"
Qiu Yi’s face darkened completely at these words. For a dignified Grandmaster to be publicly told to come and accept his death—how could he possibly save face?
"To be honest, you’re not worthy," Lin Mu said, slowly shaking his head.
I could slap this Qiu Yi to death with a single palm. Saying such things only reveals him to be an ignorant frog in a well.
"Worthy or not, we’ll know after we try!"
Completely ignored by Lin Mu, Qiu Yi was now determined to torture the young man to death. Not only was he a Martial Arts Grandmaster, but he also had Hong Lie backing him. Even the Spirit Seer was his sworn elder brother. Therefore, Lin Mu was doomed to die!
The crowd below was speechless. They all thought Lin Mu was far too arrogant.
"This kid is a complete fool!" the Feng Family Head sneered. "Grandmaster Qiu Yi has the Spirit Seer in his corner. What does he have? A woman to depend on? Trash is trash, an unpresentable thing."
Qiu Yi also slowly shook his head. "It’s good to be young and impetuous, but for you to be this arrogant is truly an eye-opener. However, you have no idea of the chasm that separates us! In the eyes of people like you, I am a god! How dare you disrespect me?"
His face filled with pride, Qiu Yi’s aura grew domineering and intense.
"I, Qiu Yi, entered the Bagua Sect at the age of three, began practicing basic skills at five, could spar with others at eight, and by fifteen, no one in the Bagua Sect could match me!
"By the age of twenty, I was already the Sect Leader of the Bagua Sect. Before I was thirty, I reached the threshold of a Grandmaster, and in less than three years, I broke through my shackles to achieve that rank, hailed as the greatest prodigy in the history of the Bagua Sect!
"The reason my name isn’t on the Heavenly List is simply that such things are merely worldly possessions. I couldn’t be bothered to glance at them even if they were handed to me. Otherwise, who on the current Heavenly List would dare to fight me? Even that so-called once-in-a-millennium talent, Lin Wudi, I could crush with a single hand!
"So what does that make you? How dare you speak so presumptuously before me?"
An incredibly intense aura began to emanate from Qiu Yi, powerful enough to stir the clouds in the sky.
"It seems I was right." Lin Mu slowly shook his head again. "You talk too much."
"Very well!" Qiu Yi roared. "I was going to let you live a few more minutes, but since you’re itching to die, I shall grant your wish! Don’t worry, I won’t let you die easily. I’ll slowly torture you until you wish you were dead!"
With a tremor, Qiu Yi’s outer garment shattered, revealing a short jacket underneath. The crowd gasped in shock, for his skin was covered in layers upon layers of calluses that resembled terrifying engravings. Not only that, but his arms were wrapped in hundreds of heavy-looking steel rings.
This Qiu Yi... does he really live his everyday life wearing such heavy steel rings? How powerful must he truly be?
"Since you killed my mount, then your woman will serve as a replacement!"
Qiu Yi originally had little interest in this battle. But since he had come out of seclusion to enter the world, this fight had to be spectacular. He had to make an example of his opponent to let the entire Southeast Five Provinces, and even the Martial Arts World, know his name. The more intense the battle, the greater the deterrent!
Qiu Yi mentally shook his head. What a pity. If only Lin Mu were also a Grandmaster, that would be wonderful. He’s too weak! Killing an unknown youngster like him will hardly have any impact. But fortunately, that stunning woman has already offended the entire Southeast Five Provinces. As long as I kill Lin Mu and take her as my maidservant, the deterrent effect should be sufficient.
"Let me show you what real Kung Fu is!" Qiu Yi roared, throwing a punch. A torrent of Internal Energy erupted—forceful, overbearing, and swift as the wind.
"Impressive skill!" Hong Lie shouted from the audience. This was a common technique of the Bagua Fist, yet Qiu Yi had refined it to such a degree. Even he wasn’t sure he could block it easily. That boy is as good as dead!
The rest of the spectators watched with excitement. Is this the true power of a Grandmaster? It seems so much stronger than Lin Mu’s attacks.
However, the punch didn’t even touch Lin Mu’s clothes, shattering the floor of the battle platform instead.
"Not a bad reaction," Qiu Yi said with a cold smile. "But that was just an appetizer."
Since this Lin Mu is so weak, I’ll just take my time and show off a few more techniques.
WHOOSH!
The moment he finished speaking, Qiu Yi’s fist became a palm, chopping down in a Bagua Palm strike! The Bagua Sect had countless martial techniques, and as the Sect Leader, Qiu Yi had mastered them all. He had integrated them so fully that he was free of set forms, making every move lethal.
This time, the very air seemed to ripple. One could only imagine the power behind that palm.
"Die!" Qiu Yi’s eyes sharpened as his palm chopped toward Lin Mu’s shoulder like a blade. This palm strike was powerful enough to sever it completely!
However, Lin Mu remained motionless. Just as Qiu Yi’s palm was about to land, Lin Mu raised his hand to catch it.
Seeing this, Qiu Yi was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. His strike seemed ordinary, but it carried thousands of pounds of force. Forget catching it with a hand; it could easily slice through a steel wall.
And yet...
SNAP!
The palm was caught.
"Is that all the strength you have?" Lin Mu asked, holding Qiu Yi’s wrist with a disappointed look. "You ate quite a bit earlier. It seems you’re also a waste of food."
Then, he kicked Qiu Yi in the abdomen.
BAM!
Qiu Yi stumbled back several meters. He lightly patted his abdomen, a look of surprise on his face.
"Good, not bad," Qiu Yi said, not with anger, but with a happy laugh. "No wonder you’re so arrogant. You’ve cultivated your Inner Strength to such an imperceptible and refined degree. For someone your age, that’s quite commendable."
As he spoke, Qiu Yi threw another punch. This one was even faster; the crowd couldn’t see it clearly. But the sound of the air cracking was enough to make their hearts pound in fear.
This time, Lin Mu simply shook his head again.
"Too slow."
With those words, he casually swatted his hand.
SLAP!
A figure was sent flying, crashing back onto the battle platform.
BOOM!
A large crater was blasted into the platform, sending rubble flying. It was Qiu Yi!
"Excellent! Excellent!" Qiu Yi laughed heartily, his face flushed with excitement. "Your reactions, speed, and power are all impressive! You’re full of surprises."
The stronger Lin Mu was, the more intimidating it would be when he was finally killed.
"A pity. You’re still too weak," Lin Mu stated, shaking his head slowly. "Fighting you is a waste of my time."
With a flicker, Lin Mu vanished. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Qiu Yi, throwing a punch.
Qiu Yi’s expression changed. So fast!
But while he was surprised, he didn’t panic, raising his arms to block.
BOOM!
Qiu Yi was smashed back seven or eight meters, carving a long trench into the platform. Just as he steadied himself, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Hahaha! Excellent! Truly excellent!" Qiu Yi’s eyes shone with a brilliant light. "I never would have thought... you’re actually a Grandmaster! What a delightful surprise!"
As soon as he said this, the crowd erupted in gasps.
Lin Mu is a Martial Arts Grandmaster?
Meanwhile, Kong Lin’s face flushed with excitement, his eyes gleaming with insight. A Martial Arts Grandmaster under thirty? In the entire world, there is only one person like that! Lin Wudi!