From Yan Su's expression, Lin Feng could tell what he was thinking. With a hint of amusement in his heart, he found Mr. Yan's rigid thinking slightly amusing, yet he was also touched. Such honest, even stubbornly honest people were too rare!

However, Lin Feng's current identity was not suitable for having too much conversation with Yan Su. In the eyes of the Qingzi Sect, Yan Su, who had been undercover for several months, was now one of their own, while Lin Feng was merely a hired hand paid by Long Shaotian. Everyone thought Lin Feng and Yan Su didn't know each other. If Lin Feng began comforting Yan Su now, all the effort Yan Su had made for the mission might vanish in the blink of an eye.

Lin Feng did not speak, but Wu Mei could clearly see the unease in his heart. She reached out and gently held his right wrist, offering comfort.

Finally, Long Shaotian nodded. Yan Su had spoken his mind so thoroughly that Long Shaotian felt he couldn't refuse.

"Then, this time it's your turn to fight!" Long Shaotian focused his gaze on Yan Su, saying in a deep voice, "Long San's punches are very skillful. Be careful, Mr. Yan, and act accordingly. If the situation looks unfavorable, you can withdraw from the platform. We at the commerce hall can afford to lose this round!"

"Alright! Lord Dragon!" Yan Su nodded casually and said with a chuckle. Then, with a light leap, he jumped onto the platform and stood across from Long San.

Long San knew Yan Su. The last time Chen Qingyun had brought him to cause trouble for Long Xiaoyun, the target had been Yan Su. To ensure his victory over Yan Su, Long San had even studied detailed information about him. Of course, Yan Su hadn't fought many times, so Long San only had a general, somewhat vague understanding of his fighting style.

Comparing their cultivation levels directly, Long San was at the peak of the third layer of Inner Strength, while Yan Su was at the peak of the second layer. In terms of Inner Strength quality, Yan Su was definitely no match for Long San.

Hence, Long San was not afraid of Yan Su. He did not even view Yan Su as a proper opponent.

"Last time, when I went with Young Master Chen to find Long Xiaoyun on the rooftop of the Tianxing Club, my aim was you." Long San, gazing at Yan Su, smirked. "Thanks to Lin Feng's intervention last time, you narrowly escaped. I thought you would have learned to be smarter, but you're so foolish, rushing up here to die now."

Yan Su's expression didn't change. He spoke to Long San in a deep voice, "No matter what, Lin Feng won last time. What right do you have to be so arrogant in front of me?"

"Humph... still so stubborn when you're at death's door!" Long San's face darkened slightly. He clenched his fists, grinding them together, and said in a deep voice, "I'm eager to see what you're made of!"

Yan Su didn't reply. His legs slightly bent, one foot forward and one back, he adopted a bow stance. He held his hands level before his chest, assuming a starting position with one fist forward and the other back. His demeanor was solemn, carrying the aura of a grandmaster.

Seeing the starting stance Yan Su had assumed, Long San's expression slightly changed. He asked with some astonishment, "Bajiquan?!"

Seeing Yan Su's opening stance, Lin Feng, who was below the stage, was also somewhat surprised. He hadn't imagined Yan Su actually practiced Bajiquan! China has two great renowned fist styles: one is Tai Chi Fist, the other Bajiquan. There's a saying: 'Through civil means, Tai Chi Fist brings peace to the world; through martial prowess, Bajiquan establishes order in the universe.' Compared to the elegance and flowing continuity of Tai Chi Fist, Bajiquan has always been a killing art!

Bajiquan training emphasizes the application of eight key body parts: head, shoulders, elbows, hands, tailbone, hips, knees, and feet. Thus, the name Baji (Eight Extremities) signifies that disciples of this school are required to develop the function of these eight parts to their utmost limit, until every part of the body can deliver a fatal blow.

Compared to martial arts that are more for show, Bajiquan is a widely practiced and authentic ancient fist art in China.

Bajiquan possesses immense destructive power. Once Long San recognized Yan Su's stance, he dared not be careless any longer. Bajiquan places great emphasis on the explosive projection of power; if Yan Su were truly a Bajiquan expert, he could severely injure Long San in a single blow, even with only second-layer Inner Strength cultivation.

"Your guidance, please!" Yan Su didn't answer Long San's earlier question but instead spoke in a deep voice. With a shift of his feet, his body became like a drawn bow, brimming with accumulated power that was instantly unleashed. He transformed into a grey shadow, rushing towards Long San, and launched a heavy punch with the force of a landslide straight at Long San's face.

Seeing the imposing power of Yan Su's attack, and uncertain of his opponent's true depth, Long San dared not meet it head-on for the moment. He retreated a step, perfectly evading Yan Su's fist.

Yan Su's gaze remained intensely focused, as if he hadn't noticed at all that Long San had dodged his attack. His feet pushed forward again, and his left palm swept horizontally towards Long San's chest.

This time, Long San didn't dodge. He raised his right arm and fiercely blocked Yan Su's incoming palm.

BAM!

Their limbs met with a dull thud. The impact forced Yan Su to stumble back two steps, while Long San swayed unsteadily like a drunkard, spinning around twice before managing to stop.

Yan Su can actually fight Long San on equal terms? Lin Feng was somewhat astonished. Yan Su's strength was somewhat beyond his expectations; after using Bajiquan, he could actually go head-to-head with Long San!

Seeing that Yan Su did not lose out in the head-on collision with Long San, Long Shaotian gathered his spirits, his face revealing a glimmer of hope. If Yan Su could win, the battle hall might actually stand a chance!

Just when Yan Su and Long Shaotian thought Yan Su had a chance of winning, the situation on the stage suddenly reversed.

Just when everyone thought Long San was losing his balance, his figure abruptly steadied. He stomped his foot, then charged towards Yan Su with extreme speed, aiming a heavy palm strike down onto Yan Su's head.

"Humph! Bajiquan isn't a skill only you know!" Long San scoffed coldly and retaliated with a Banging Fist, very similar to the one Yan Su had thrown earlier.

"Yan Su, be careful…!" Lin Feng shot to his feet, his gaze fixed tensely on the stage. He could never have imagined that Long San had also practiced Bajiquan! And judging by its power and the momentum of his fist, he was almost on par with Long Tianyi!

If this punch were to land solidly on Yan Su's chest, his survival chances would be slim. Lin Feng, out of urgency, couldn't suppress his instinct to warn him.

Actually, Lin Feng's warning wasn't needed. Yan Su, intimately familiar with Bajiquan, had sensed the terrifying threat the instant Long San attacked and had reacted. However, Long San's strike was too fast. Even though Yan Su knew how to counter, his body couldn't respond effectively in time. In his desperation, his only option was to cross his palms before his chest, attempting to use the strength of his arms to forcibly block Long San's Banging Fist. His heels lifted slightly; he didn't plant himself in a horse stance to rigidly meet the blow.

It was Yan Su's correct judgment that saved his life.

BAM!

CRACK... CRACK...

A loud noise echoed, accompanied by the sound of breaking bones.

Long San's fist slammed into Yan Su's crossed arms, sending him flying over ten meters and crashing directly off the platform.

Lin Feng's expression turned cold, his eyes narrowing. His figure flickered like a phantom, vanishing instantly from where he stood. He leaped high into the air, catching Yan Su just as he was about to hit the ground.

The scene turned deathly silent in an instant!

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