Longtian thought, “Is it finally starting?”
A bloodthirsty smile curled the corners of Longtian’s lips as he subconsciously glanced around.
Soon after, his gaze turned disappointed and indignant.
“I caused such a massive commotion that almost everyone in the He Family has been drawn here, yet you still haven’t shown up.
He Yitao, oh, He Yitao, just how much do you look down on me?
Perhaps you think I have absolutely no chance of winning this match!” Longtian mused internally.
There was still no sign of his father, He Yitao, in the crowd.
The reason he had acted so arrogantly, aside from hoping to catch his grandfather’s attention, was to force He Yitao to see his growth and make him regret his actions.
“Longtian, you’re quite arrogant.
Let’s see what gives you the confidence to block a strike from me.
Don’t end up failing to take even a single punch—that would be a massive joke,” He Chao’s voice rang out again.
He had already gathered his Spiritual Energy into his right fist.
Without using any Martial Skill, he threw a punch straight at Longtian.
Longtian reined in his sorrow and dropped his casual demeanor.
Facing his opponent’s punch, he didn’t dare to be the slightest bit careless.
He shouted softly, “Stone-Splitting Fist!”
Also gathering Spiritual Energy into his right fist, Longtian unleashed the Martial Skill, fully displaying the aura of the Fifth Level of the Mortal Realm.
“This aura…
How is this possible?!”
The moment Longtian’s aura erupted, it instantly blinded He Yibo and the others with sheer disbelief.
“The Fifth Layer…
In just fourteen short days, he actually raised his Cultivation to the Fifth Layer.
How did he do it?”
“A freak.
Is he a freak?
How long has he even been cultivating?
To think he progressed so quickly.”
He Tong and He Qingzhu both felt a sense of pressure.
Longtian’s rate of progress was simply too fast; it was completely inconceivable.
“Hmph, so what if his Cultivation has reached the Fifth Layer?
He’s still no match for my brother.” Although He Qingyu was jealous of Longtian’s talent, she didn’t care in the slightest.
Her brother was at the Sixth Level of the Mortal Realm, after all.
“Right, Sister Yu is correct.
Even if he is at the Fifth Layer, he won’t be a match for Chao.
Besides, Chao has also learned the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist and has already grasped the basics of the second punch.
Furthermore, I believe Longtian has been hiding his Cultivation all along.
The Fifth Layer is his true strength; he’s just hidden it quite deeply all these years,” He Tong’s voice rang out.
Unable to accept the fact that Longtian’s talent was so high, his words were meant to comfort both others and himself.
“Eldest Brother is right.
Longtian definitely hid his strength; there’s no way his Cultivation could improve so quickly.
To be so young yet so scheming, actually managing to lay low for seven or eight years,” He Qingzhu said, agreeing with He Tong.
“So he was hiding his strength.
I knew it,” He Qingyu said, a look of sudden realization dawning on her face.
Beside them, however, He Wanqing looked at Longtian in astonishment.
She realized she was finding it increasingly difficult to see through him.
He Tong and the others believed Longtian had hidden his strength, but she didn’t think so at all.
How could a young master who used to run to her for protection whenever he was bullied possibly possess such strength?
She knew Longtian far too well.
She wondered, “Have you already progressed to the same Realm as me?
What exactly happened to you?
Was Brother Chen’s death truly such a massive blow to you?”
While everyone was still marveling at Longtian’s progress, his Stone-Splitting Fist collided heavily with He Chao’s punch.
BOOM!
With a muffled explosion, terrifying Spiritual Energy Waves dispersed into rippling circles.
Under the massive Qi Force, the fallen leaves on the ground were transformed into flying daggers sharp enough to slice open an ordinary person’s skin.
Upon impact, Longtian stumbled back three steps, but He Chao retreated a full ten steps.
The skin on his right fist had already cracked open.
It was obvious—after a single exchange, Longtian held the upper hand!
At that moment, the He Family ancestor spoke to the old man who had appeared beside him at some unknown time, “Elder Gu, what do you think?”
Elder Gu replied indifferently, “His Stone-Splitting Fist has indeed reached Great Success.
The aura of this punch is in no way inferior to yours or mine, but the gap in Realm cannot be bridged by a Human-level Basic Martial Technique.”
“And if he had learned the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist?” the He Family ancestor asked again.
“Impossible.
Let alone half a month, even if you gave him a month or two, it is highly unlikely he could learn the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist, not even the first punch.”
“Perhaps he really will give me a surprise.
Let’s watch closely.”
Knocked back by Longtian’s strike, He Chao’s expression flickered with uncertainty.
The shock in his heart far exceeded anyone else’s.
Half a month ago, Longtian had struggled just to stand under his oppressive aura.
Yet, in a mere fourteen days, the boy could actually fight him evenly.
“He Chao, you’re nothing much after all.
By the looks of it, you might be the one getting defeated today.
Let’s hope you aren’t as fragile as He Qingfeng and don’t end up committing suicide,” Longtian’s mocking voice drifted over.
“Longtian, I admit you’ve improved very quickly, but a gap in Realm is still a gap.
The Sixth Layer is not something the Fifth Layer can compare to.
I know the Stone-Splitting Fist too.
I’ll show you what a true Stone-Splitting Fist looks like!” As a white glow enveloped his right fist, He Chao also unleashed the Stone-Splitting Fist, though its momentum was visibly weaker than Longtian’s.
“Die!” He Chao furiously launched an attack at Longtian, determined to defeat him with a single blow!
“You think you can hit me like that?
What a joke.” Longtian smiled faintly, refusing to engage He Chao head-on.
With a tap of his feet, he dodged the attack.
He Chao cursed loudly, “Longtian, don’t dodge if you have the guts!”
“He Chao, are you stupid or am I?
Who would just stand there and let their opponent attack without dodging during a fight?”
“Fine, let’s see where you can hide!
Your speed isn’t as fast as mine!”
Infuriated, He Chao threw out Stone-Splitting Fists one after another, wanting to put Longtian to death.
Yet Longtian was like a swimming fish.
Even though he clearly wasn’t as fast, he always managed to deftly evade the punches just as they fell.
This was the combat experience Longtian had gained over the past half a month.
In a real battle, no one would foolishly stand still and let themselves get hit!
“Longtian, stop hiding if you have any guts!
You coward!”
Unable to land a hit, He Chao grew increasingly frantic, wishing he could tear Longtian to pieces.
But the angrier he became, the more erratic his attacks grew.
Off to the side, the He Family ancestor shook his head.
“His Spiritual Energy consumption is four or five times that of Longtian’s.
Even if his Realm is higher, his Spiritual Energy will only drain faster.
As time drags on, he will naturally lose.
He lacks practical combat experience.
The moment he’s provoked, he forgets how to stay calm.
Otherwise, even if Longtian’s combat experience is superior, he would be struck sooner or later.”
“Master, it shouldn’t come to defeat.
Young Master He Chao has learned the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist.
It is said he has grasped the basics of the second punch and can form two luminaries.
With the speed of the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist and the disparity in Realm, Longtian wouldn’t be able to dodge even if he wanted to.”
“Yes, let’s keep watching.” The He Family ancestor nodded and said no more.
“Longtian, do you only know how to dodge?
You cowardly turtle.
Don’t force my hand.
Once I use that move, you will surely die!” He Chao was thoroughly enraged.
According to his original plan, he had wanted to brutally toy with Longtian before defeating him.
However, he had underestimated Longtian’s strength.
Now, the only way he could defeat Longtian was by using the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist.
But the move was immensely powerful—there was a high chance he might kill Longtian with a single strike.
He thought, “If Longtian keeps running, I have no choice but to use that move, even if it means letting down Second Uncle.”
“I’ve pushed him enough.
If I actually drive him crazy, it might even cause his strength to suddenly surge.
If he wants to fight, then I’ll fight.
If I’m afraid of him, my name isn’t Longtian,” Longtian resolved internally.
He knew there was a limit to everything.
If he truly pushed He Chao too far, he might end up getting killed while his guard was down.
At this thought, Longtian stopped dodging.
“Finally stopped hiding?
Die!
Stone-Splitting Fist!”
“Stone-Splitting Fist!”
The two Stone-Splitting Fists finally clashed.
The tremendous force sent Longtian flying backward.
He skidded for a full three meters before stabilizing his footing.
Before he could even speak, he vomited a mouthful of blood.
In contrast, although He Chao’s face flushed red, his injuries were light.
“Great job, brother!
Defeat him and let him know that the weak will always be weak!” He Qingyu’s voice cheered from the sidelines.
It was obvious that He Chao had the upper hand after that exchange.
“A gap is a gap.
Chao hasn’t even used the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist yet.
Once he does, Longtian won’t have the strength to fight back at all.” He Tong and He Qingzhu’s expressions eased considerably.
Their worries had been unnecessary; it was impossible for Longtian to create a miracle.
But they didn’t know that monstrous waves of shock were surging in He Chao’s heart.
He thought, “Impossible!
How is this possible?!
My full-strength strike only gave him minor injuries.
This is absolutely impossible!”
“You forced my hand, Longtian.
You forced my hand!”
He Chao had decided to unleash the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist; otherwise, it would be extremely difficult to defeat Longtian.
Acting on the thought immediately, he shot toward Longtian like a cannonball before his opponent could react.
“Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist, One Star Stabbing Eye!
Longtian, drop dead!”
Fiery red Spiritual Energy coalesced on He Chao’s fist, forming what looked like a dazzling, blinding luminary.
It was precisely the first punch: One Star Stabbing Eye.
“Second Brother has unleashed the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist.
Longtian will be severely injured, if not dead.
It’s over.” Standing in the corridor, He Tong and He Qingzhu felt as though they had already seen the outcome.
“No!
Sixth Brother, watch out!” Seeing this glowing luminary, He Wanqing’s face instantly went deathly pale.
She couldn’t imagine what would happen to Longtian if he was hit by this punch.
Would he be severely injured, or would he die?
“This kid actually used the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist.
Let’s hope that little bastard Longtian doesn’t just die like this,” He Yibo said, furrowing his brow slightly.
Just when everyone thought Longtian would end up severely injured, if not dead, another glowing luminary suddenly materialized.
Its brilliance was thirty percent more intense than He Chao’s!
“This…
This is impossible.
Impossible!”
As soon as this luminary appeared, everyone present was left utterly dumbfounded and tongue-tied, completely unable to believe their own eyes.
This luminary was unmistakably the first punch of the Seven Luminaries Fiery Fire Fist—One Star Stabbing Eye.
And this punch was being thrown by Longtian!
But this single luminary was merely the beginning.
While everyone was still reeling in shock, a second luminary appeared.
The two clusters of light radiated a golden-red glow.
Like two brilliant suns, their intense radiance blinded everyone present.
Two Luminaries Blinding Eye!
Yet, this was still not enough!
In the very instant the second luminary manifested—the moment everyone’s jaws dropped—a third luminary materialized.
Three luminaries emitted a radiance so fierce it felt capable of scorching the eyes.
Like three descending comets, they were incomparably stunning.
Three Luminaries Burning Eye!
The three luminaries aligned in a row, like three brilliant suns trailing monstrous waves of light.
Finally, they slammed into He Chao’s comparatively dim, single luminary.