Xi Yuerong glared fiercely at the Lin surnamed man and said, "Lin Zhilun, you're taking advantage of their ignorance of Medicine God Valley's rules, aren't you..." Xi Yuerong spoke, then turned her gaze to Wang Xiaoqiang, saying, "Little Qiang, although I believe you can beat him, I still need to tell you about the duel rules of Medicine God Valley's arena, so you won't be at a disadvantage."

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded.

Xi Yuerong explained the combat rules of the Medicine God Valley to Wang Xiaoqiang, who then said to Lin Zhilun, "How about this, if you lose, kneel down and kowtow to me, that wouldn't be too hard on you, would it?"

A look of humiliated anger appeared on Lin Zhilun's face, and although the condition was humiliating, he didn't believe he would lose. He was at the Third Stage of the True Immortal Realm, and Wang Xiaoqiang was only at the First Stage, having seemingly just broken through, so he clenched his teeth and said, "Fine, I agree."

With that, Lin Zhilun began to walk towards the square of Medicine God Valley; the dueling platform was right there in the square.

Accompanied by Xi Yuerong and Xia Xueyan, Wang Xiaoqiang also walked towards the square.

Xia Xueyan asked somewhat nervously, "Little Qiang, can you really beat him?"

Before Wang Xiaoqiang could speak, Xi Yuerong confidently said, "Don't worry, Xueyan, Little Qiang will win for sure."

"How can you be so sure?" Xia Xueyan felt puzzled.

"Xueyan, tell me, what kind of existence is a Demon General?"

Xia Xueyan said, "A Demon General is said to be a foe only a Fifth Stage True Immortal Realm expert can contend with!"

"That's right, if Little Qiang can deal with a Demon General, can't he handle a person of the Third Stage True Immortal Realm?" Xi Yuerong said.

"Yes, yes, how could I have not thought of that..." Xia Xueyan said.

"You're just too afraid of Little Qiang losing, afraid of being separated from him, and extreme fear can make you lose your reason," Xi Yuerong whispered to Xia Xueyan.

"Stop it, you're talking nonsense again," Xia Xueyan's cheeks flushed red as she pushed Xi Yuerong away.

Soon.

They reached the square.

In the vast square.

There were several arenas set up.

These arenas were provided for the disciples' grand competitions.

At this moment, Lin Zhilun had already climbed onto an arena. Standing there, he looked down on Wang Xiaoqiang with a scornful expression.

"Go for it, Little Qiang, you must defeat that guy," Xia Xueyan clenched her fists and cheered for Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Little Qiang, don't be afraid, since he's the one who challenged you, hit him hard, it's okay to hit a bit harder," Xi Yuerong reminded.

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded at the two women and leapt onto the arena.

On the arena.

Wang Xiaoqiang confronted Lin Zhilun.

Below the stage, a large crowd of disciples had gathered, both male and female. The atmosphere in Medicine God Valley was generally harmonious, and it was rare to see disciples fight in the arena, especially over a challenge for a woman. Thus, it attracted a lot of onlookers.

One could say, this particular battle was of great significance. Especially for the elite disciple Lin Zhilun—if he won, even if he couldn't win the affections of the goddesses Xi Yuerong and Xia Xueyan, he would still be favored by other female disciples. But if he lost, he would be spurned by everyone, like a dead dog.

After all, he was an elite disciple, and Wang Xiaoqiang was just a guest from the outside, and his cultivation base was higher than Wang Xiaoqiang's. If he lost to Wang Xiaoqiang, and then knelt down to kowtow to him, what face would he have left to mingle in Medicine God Valley?

Thus, for this duel, for Lin Zhilun, it was like gambling with his life—perhaps even more terrifying than gambling with his life.

Seeing that the crowd around the stage was growing larger, Lin Zhilun became impatient and urged Wang Xiaoqiang fiercely, "Kid, let's begin,"

He didn't bother with pleasantries any longer, and with a stylish flick of his right hand, a Gang Qi Wheel surged towards Wang Xiaoqiang.

The Condensed Gang Qi Wheel wasn't difficult for cultivators in the True Immortal Realm to execute, but the challenge lay in its speed. Someone like Lin Zhilun, who could casually deploy a Gang Qi Wheel, showed extraordinary skill, and his speed was undoubtedly swift, which was certainly something Wang Xiaoqiang couldn't do so effortlessly.

As the Gang Qi Wheel approached, Wang Xiaoqiang clapped his hands together, then apart, and at once a Gang Qi Shield condensed in front of him.

The next moment...

Bang!

The Gang Qi Wheel struck the Gang Qi Shield, and upon collision, they exploded with a loud bang. Because the explosion's shockwave was closer to Wang Xiaoqiang, it sent him reeling back a step.

Lin Zhilun, who hadn't moved from his spot, saw Wang Xiaoqiang being pushed back a step and a smug smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Seizing the opportunity and with no hesitation, he conjured another Gang Qi Wheel and launched it toward Wang Xiaoqiang.

If the initial move had been a probe, this Gang Qi Wheel was serious business, utilizing at least eight parts of his power. Thus, the Gang Qi Wheel loomed as large as a basin and its might was formidable.

Seeing that his opponent hadn't put forth his real strength, Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't willing to use his killer move yet, so he condensed another Gang Qi Shield to block.

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Boom!

This time, the collision between the Gang Qi Wheel and the Gang Qi Shield caused a shockwave that was quite intense. As the point of impact was closer to Wang Xiaoqiang, he was forced to take three steps back, while Lin Zhilun remained unmoved.

A cheer erupted from below, "Senior Brother Lin, well done."

"Senior Brother Lin, defeat the outsider in seconds."

Whether on Earth or in the Immortal Realm, human nature is the same—they support their own rather than justice. The disciples of Medicine God Valley naturally cheered for their valley and were full of hostility towards Wang Xiaoqiang, the outsider. They all hoped that Lin Zhilun could knock over Wang Xiaoqiang in one move.

However, different from the rest of the disciples, Xi Yuerong and Xia Xueyan had different attitudes. These two women naturally supported Wang Xiaoqiang. Seeing that everyone below was cheering for Lin Zhilun, the two goddesses became anxious. Xia Xueyan cupped her delicate white jade-like hands in front of her mouth, forming a megaphone, and immediately shouted, "Little Qiang, come on!"

Xi Yuerong was initially somewhat reserved and had some pride, but seeing Xia Xueyan so eager, she too shouted, "Little Qiang, you must win!"

Seeing these two goddesses cheering for Wang Xiaoqiang, a group of male disciples felt envious. They stopped cheering, and a male disciple who had been secretly fond of Xia Xueyan for a long time—always unable to find an opportunity to talk to her—quietly ran over to her side and whispered, "Junior Sister Xueyan, let me help you cheer!"

"Oh yes, cheer quickly," Xia Xueyan said happily.

In order to please Xia Xueyan, the male disciple immediately began to chant, "Little Qiang, come on, Little Qiang, you must win!"

His cheering indeed made Xia Xueyan happy, but it brought him an unmerited disaster when a group of male disciples saw him supporting an outsider. They immediately came up and beat him with their fists and kicks.

Even though this was against the sect rules, he had provoked public anger—with his weaker cultivation, he couldn't resist and curled up, saying pitifully, "I was wrong, I was wrong."

Enough talk. Back to the platform, Lin Zhilun saw a wave of cheering from below and felt incredibly pleased with himself. With his hands coming together and then parting, he instantly condensed a Gang Qi Wheel the size of a millstone, and with a forward push of his hands, it rushed towards Wang Xiaoqiang.

This Gang Qi Wheel was unleashed with all of Lin Zhilun's strength, intent on knocking Wang Xiaoqiang off the platform.

Wang Xiaoqiang, seeing the opponent pressing aggressively and going all out, shifted from defense to offense. With his hands similarly coming together and then parting in front of him, a Gang Qi Wheel also condensed in an instant.

Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation realm was not as high as Lin Zhilun's, so the Gang Qi Wheel he conjured naturally wasn't as big as his. However, what was different was that within Wang Xiaoqiang's Gang Qi Wheel, electric arcs flickered, releasing a sharp flash of electricity continuously within, like silver snakes dancing wildly, tremendous energy surging and ready to burst forth.

The next moment...

The two Gang Qi Wheels collided.

Boom!

A loud explosion followed, mixed with the sound of thunder, and Wang Xiaoqiang's electrified Gang Qi Wheel shattered Lin Zhilun's Gang Qi Wheel.

The momentum unabated, it continued to charge at Lin Zhilun.

Ah!

Apart from Xi Yuerong and Xia Xueyan, all the disciples below exclaimed in surprise, somewhat unwilling to believe what was happening on the stage.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's lightning-filled Gang Qi Wheel rushing towards him, Lin Zhilun also exclaimed and quickly condensed a Gang Qi Shield in front of him for defense.

Boom!

The Gang Qi Shield had barely formed when it was smashed open by Wang Xiaoqiang's Gang Qi Wheel, and then the wheel crashed into Lin Zhilun's chest.

Although Lin Zhilun had a high cultivation realm in Qi Cultivation, at the Great Power of the True Immortal Realm Third Stage, his Body Refinement skills were lacking—in fact, he had not practiced Body Refinement at all. So even though Wang Xiaoqiang's Gang Qi Wheel had been weakened after breaking through the two barriers, with the added electric arcs, it still posed a great threat and caused significant damage upon impact.

Ah!

Lin Zhilun's body, propelled by the Gang Qi Wheel, fell off the stage like a kite with its string cut.

Landing heavily below the platform, Lin Zhilun's chest was scorched black; he had been burnt to a crisp by the lightning on Wang Xiaoqiang's Gang Qi Wheel.

Ah! No way, Senior Brother Lin lost! This, this is impossible?

Aside from Xi Yuerong and Xia Xueyan, all the male and female disciples were in a state of astonishment.

Little did they know, Wang Xiaoqiang's condensed Gang Qi Wheel contained the mental method and artistic conception of the Thunderclap Annihilation Palm; although it appeared smaller than Lin Zhilun's Gang Qi Wheel, the immense force within was far superior to his opponent's.

Watching Wang Xiaoqiang easily defeat Lin Zhilun, Xia Xueyan and Xi Yuerong shouted with delight, "Little Qiang, well done!"

Wang Xiaoqiang turned his head, revealing a broad grin to them, then walked to the edge of the platform, looking down at Lin Zhilun.

Lin Zhilun's face was a mix of shame and anger as he cradled his aching chest, appearing quite disheveled. However, his eyes, still filled with hostility and fury, were fixed on Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang looked at him and laughed, "Don't just lie there playing dead; you haven't fulfilled the bet yet,"

On hearing this, Lin Zhilun's complexion turned ashen—indeed, he had lost and now had to kowtow to his opponent.

But how could he do such a thing in front of so many fellow disciples? A man's knee has its own gold, and kneeling to someone else might as well be death to him!

"A man's word is his bond! You don't have to kneel and kowtow, unless you admit you're not a man!" Wang Xiaoqiang fixed Lin Zhilun with a cold smile. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast a recommendation vote, a monthly ticket, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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