Chapter 320: Chapter 319: Handling Matters According to Martial Alliance Rules
"Puff!"
A mouthful of old blood spurted from Zhang Yunqing’s mouth.
His body flew backward like a kite with its string cut, and he flew straight out of the ring.
From the opposite stands, a figure shot out like an arrow, and in midair, he caught Zhang Yunqing’s body.
It was Zhang Yunlong.
Zhang Yunlong’s face was as dark as ink, his fingers moved rapidly, quickly sealing several major points on Zhang Yunqing’s body while he took out a porcelain bottle from his robe, poured out a pill, and stuffed it into Zhang Yunqing’s mouth.
Luo Yong and Wang Chengcuo also reacted quickly. The two of them came to the Zhang brothers’ side and assisted Zhang Yunlong in saving Zhang Yunqing, forcibly pushing out the overbearing True Qi that Yang Fei’s punch had left in Zhang Yunqing’s body.
The rescue was timely. Although Zhang Yunqing’s Martial Meridian was damaged and almost ruined, he managed to hold onto a breath of life and survived.
The arena fell dead silent.
Earlier, when Zhang Yunqing had made his move, there was a bustle of noise, continuous exclamations, and everyone praised how impressive Zhang Yunqing was and what a heaven-sent genius he was.
However, before many could finish their lavish praises, Zhang Yunqing was knocked out of the ring by a punch from Yang Fei, with his life and death unknown.
This left many people speechless.
Just... just like this?
Is that it?
God damn it, did I really just make this long trip for nothing?
Recently, your Zhang family has been promoting and bragging every day, saying that Zhang Yunqing already has a unique tier of power, and he is just one step away from stepping into the Innate Realm, so incredible, as if it would take no effort to kill Yang Fei on the Life and Death Platform.
How did he get instantly knocked out now?
Amid the shock, a hissing sound spread throughout the venue.
It was the sound of everyone gasping.
All eyes then turned to Yang Fei.
In those eyes was mostly shock, followed by many young people developing a raging torrent of admiration.
He’s so strong!
The highly praised Zhang Yunqing was instantly defeated by him?
Do you see? This is a real born genius!
At that moment, everyone in the venue, except for the participant Yang Fei himself, was stunned.
Even those who knew his strength, like Zhu Tianshou, Luo Yong, Wang Chengcuo, Qin Yanyang, and the three Xu brothers, were surprised.
They all expected Zhang Yunqing to lose to Yang Fei, but no one envisioned it would be a quick defeat.
Even more so, if Zhang Yunlong hadn’t intervened immediately to save him, Zhang Yunqing might have already died, which is essentially an instant kill!
Wang Chengcuo and Luo Yong’s expressions were grim; they were secretly horrified: this young man seemed to have grown stronger than before.
Zhu Tianshou was silently astonished: This boy progresses so fast, his strength might now be comparable to mine, a twenty-four-year-old in the Innate Realm, unprecedented in the Divine Continent Martial World in a thousand years!
Xu Yunshan, Xu Xiao, and Xu Liangyou were internally extremely shocked: Mr. Yang’s combat power must have stepped into the Innate Realm. The elder’s choice was indeed correct.
When they had come, they had visited the elder, who had told them to stand with Yang Fei. They hesitated at first, feeling it wasn’t necessary to clearly show their stance so early, but now, the three of them were thoroughly impressed by the elder’s foresight.
They hadn’t chosen the wrong side.
Qin Yanyang was also internally troubled: He’s so strong, he probably has the combat power of the Innate Realm. I might not be able to defeat him.
Could it be that what he has always said about his strength was true, and it’s far greater than I imagined?
But... but how could that be possible? He’s a year younger than me, and he only started cultivating at thirteen, whereas I started when I was very young.
Compared to him, isn’t my Martial Arts Talent just rubbish?
In her astonishment, Qin Yanyang watched the young man standing proudly on the platform with soft eyes.
Beauty loves heroes; this is an eternal truth.
Although Qin Yanyang had gradually fallen for Yang Fei through their daily interactions, as Yang Fei displayed ever greater strength, her feelings of admiration grew deeper.
As the Heavenly Pride Girl, although she claimed to be strong enough to protect her man,
it was only when Luo Yong chased her to kill her, and Yang Fei stood by her side, advancing and retreating, living and dying together, that she realized she, too, wanted a strong man to rely on.
Now, seeing her man defeat Zhang Yunqing in one move, shocking the Divine Continent Martial World, her heart was filled with more pride and honor.
"Look, this is the man of Qin Yanyang."
At the same time, many young martial artists in the arena who had regained their senses also thought of one thing: such a man is indeed worthy of Qin Yanyang.
"For a man about to die, you all expend so much effort to save him—it’s simply a waste of elixirs, True Yuan, and energy."
Just as Zhang Yunlong and a few others were desperately trying to save Zhang Yunqing’s life, Yang Fei spoke up indifferently from the platform.
Those words shocked everyone present.
What did he mean by that?
Zhang Yunqing was already in such a state, but did Yang Fei not intend to stop?
Zhang Yunlong suddenly looked up, his eyes sharp as knives, staring at Yang Fei as he said gravely, "My younger brother has lost."
Yang Fei smiled faintly, shook his head, and said, "Are you joking with me? Or are you saying that the life-and-death contract we just signed is fake? The rules of the Martial World have been in place for thousands of years. Are they to be changed so easily? The life-and-death platform decides life and death. Since he is not dead yet, it’s not over."
Surrender?
What a joke.
If I were to lose and bow my head in submission, would you let me off?
Yang Fei was never one to be tender-hearted. Regarding Zhang Yunqing who had tried multiple times to take his life, he was not so magnanimous.
Today, Zhang Yunqing must die!
Zhang Yunlong did not argue with Yang Fei’s words. Slowly standing up, he faced Yang Fei and said word by word, "I said it, Zhang Yunqing has been defeated; he has surrendered."
Yang Fei scoffed, "The rule of the life-and-death platform is a fight to the death. Since a life-and-death contract has been signed, his fate is not his own anymore. I’ve decided on his life today."
"As long as I am here, it’s not your place to be arrogant and presumptuous," Zhang Yunlong said coldly.
A gleam flashed in Yang Fei’s eyes as he suddenly raised his voice and declared, "Fine, you and I shall settle our life and death here on this platform. Either you kill me, and with the power of the Zhang family, treat the rules of the Martial Alliance as nothing, saving Zhang Yunqing’s life, or today I will send both you and your brother to meet the king of hell."
The crowd was in an uproar.
This kid is truly arrogant.
He had openly challenged Luo Yong earlier, and now he was issuing a challenge for a life-and-death duel to Zhang Yunlong.
Too arrogant, isn’t it?
However, with the fact of Zhang Yunqing being defeated in seconds before their eyes, everyone felt that this kid might indeed have the strength.
Qin Yanyang was slightly nervous; she stood up, looking at Yang Fei with a complex expression.
She had not expected Yang Fei to openly challenge Zhang Yunlong.
Zhang Yunlong was a strong practitioner who had entered the Innate Realm more than ten years ago, and with extraordinary talents, was one of the stronger fighters in the Innate Realm.
She was worried that Yang Fei would not be a match.
Confronted with Yang Fei’s challenge, Zhang Yunlong was also taken aback for a moment, thinking he had heard wrong.
"What did you just say? You want a life-and-death fight with me?"
"Are you deaf?"
Yang Fei said coldly, "Today, I’ve decided on your brother’s head. You, relying on the power of the Zhang family, even dare to disregard the rules of the Martial Alliance, while these so-called elders of the Martial Alliance look the other way in front of all these people.
Ha-ha-ha, I see that the Martial Alliance is not the martial alliance of all martial artists on Divine Continent, but that of the Zhang family.
Others may fear the Zhang family, but I, Yang Fei, do not; today I simply will not show face to your Zhang family, and must act according to the rules of the Martial Alliance. What can you do about it?"
Upon these words, a dead silence fell over the entire arena.
Frustration showed on the faces of countless martial artists.
Many had long been dissatisfied with the arrogant behavior of the Zhang family over the years, yet no one had taken the lead, all too scared to speak out.
Now that someone like Yang Fei had stepped forward to openly point out the injustice of the Martial Alliance, many martial artists secretly cheered him.
Zhang Yunlong sensed the thoughts of the martial artists around, and his heart chilled.
The Zhang family had always dominated others with its power, which ultimately led many to hold grievances. Today, the reputation of the Zhang family could not be suppressed by this young man; otherwise, it would lead to endless troubles.
"Fine, since you’re seeking death, I’ll fulfill your wish!" Zhang Yunlong’s killing intent surged as he spoke coldly.
"Wait a moment!"
Just then, a cold voice sounded.