Chapter 56

Since he began practicing the ancient Muay Thai secret techniques with his master, he had been invincible, considering himself to be among the top figures. But today, seeing Lin Hu come riding the waves, he realized there were always greater heights and more capable people.

However, Songtao had a sincere heart for martial arts. Though shocked, it instead stirred the fierce courage in his heart.

"Please!"

He bowed again, clasping his fists.

"You come."

Lin Hu kept one hand behind his back, the other slightly raised.

Seeing this, Songtao was furious.

Though this person before him was indeed formidable, he himself was a master who had dominated Southeast Asia. How could he be easily humiliated?

He roared, activating the ancient Muay Thai secret technique. His veins bulged, his skin turned as black as iron, and his entire body swelled, transforming him into a nearly two-meter-tall giant.

"Is this the ancient Muay Thai secret technique? Now that's more like it."

Lin Hu nodded slightly.

Fourth Uncle whispered, "Songtao is going all out. The ancient Muay Thai secret technique can only be used three to four times in a lifetime, and each use leaves him severely weakened for months."

The woman surnamed Lu paid no attention, her eyes fixed on Lin Hu.

Songtao let out a series of wild roars and swung his fist.

This time, his speed was noticeably slower, but the power of his punch was like a mountain collapsing, incomprehensibly strong.

Guo Wei's face turned even paler. If Songtao had used this secret technique from the start, he wouldn't have been able to block even three punches.

But Lin Hu unexpectedly stood there, neither blocking nor dodging. When the fist was close, he suddenly clenched his right hand and punched back.

His punch was silent but arrived first.

A "crack" was heard.

The two fists collided, and Songtao flew backward like a straw, his arm bending outward, seemingly broken by Lin Hu's punch.

Lin Hu showed no mercy, instead flashing to above Songtao.

Songtao let out a desperate scream, trying to defend with his other hand, but Lin Hu stepped down.

His step was as light as a swallow skimming the water, easily breaking through Songtao's defense and stepping on him, pinning him to the stage.

"Boom!"

Like a boulder hitting the ground, Songtao was heavily smashed into the stage, creating a small pit. His chest caved in, as if hit by a massive truck. With such severe injuries, he clearly couldn't survive.

One punch, one kick! Songtao was dead!

The entire venue fell silent, watching the man who had casually killed Songtao. He shook his head and said:

"Too weak. If you had practiced for another twenty years, you might have been able to exchange a few moves with me."

After speaking, Lin Hu stood proudly with his hands behind his back, looking around the high platform and said:

"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me?"

Though there were many northern Jiang leaders on the high platform, none dared to speak.

Lin Hu's arrival and his killing blow had deeply shocked them. Even Songtao, one of the top three in the venue, couldn't withstand his punch and kick. Who would dare to step up and face certain death?

The bald giant was like a frost-bitten eggplant, wishing he could bury himself in his seat, hoping Lin Hu would never notice him.

The woman surnamed Lu lost her calm demeanor, her gaze heavy.

Lin Hu's appearance had shattered all her plans. His strength was too terrifying; even Fourth Uncle would be no match.

"Is there no one else?"

Lin Hu's gaze swept around, finally landing on Xu Ao in the center. Not only him, but many of the leaders on the high platform and the audience below looked at him, the first great leader of northern Jiang, Lord Ha Dong!

Xu Ao took a deep breath, knowing he couldn't avoid it any longer.

Since he held the title of the first great leader of northern Jiang, he had to bear the responsibility. He said in a deep voice, "Old Gu, do you have the confidence?"

Old Gu, however, bowed deeply, saying, "Lord Xu, thank you for taking care of this old man all these years."

"I am old, with one foot in the grave. Today, let me fight one more battle for Lord Xu."

Old Gu's words were filled with the resolve to die on the stage.

Xu Ao looked at Old Gu with a serious expression and said, "If things go wrong, just admit defeat. We have a long future ahead."

Old Gu nodded and walked to the stage without looking back. His back was straight, and he seemed to have regained the vigor of a man twenty years younger.

Seeing Old Gu step onto the stage, Lin Hu's expression became slightly more serious. He looked at the old man with suspicion and said:

"Your internal strength is well-developed, making you a decent master. Unfortunately, you've been injured, greatly reducing your strength."

"From your posture, it seems you have some connection to the Gu family's techniques. What is your relationship with Gu Shitong?"

Old Gu frowned and said, "Do you know the head of my Gu family?"

"Seventeen years ago, I came to China with my teacher. At that time, Gu Shitong was the seventh person to be defeated by my teacher," Lin Hu said calmly.

"How is that possible!" Old Gu's face changed.

The Gu family was a martial arts family with a two-hundred-year history. Gu Shitong was at the peak of internal strength, just a step away from the realm of transformation. He had only been defeated by one person in his life, and that defeat had left him severely injured. Otherwise, he would have already entered the realm of transformation.

A bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart, and he asked in a hoarse voice:

"Who is your teacher?"

Lin Hu, with his hands behind his back, proudly said five words:

"Hongmen, Lei Qianjue!"

His words shocked the entire venue.

Few had heard of Lei Qianjue, but the name of Hongmen was too well-known. This organization had been famous in China and the world for over a hundred years and was still the leader in the overseas Chinese community. Compared to this massive, century-old organization, the northern Jiang leaders were just small fish. They could directly communicate with the state.

Even the strongest, Xu Ao of Ha Dong, was nothing in front of Hongmen.

Suddenly, someone shouted out.

"Lord Hu? He is the Alaskan Tiger of Hongmen!"

Those familiar with overseas forces were also shocked.

Compared to Lin Hu, more people knew of the Alaskan Tiger. He was said to be the leader of the Chinese in Alaska, ruthless and controlling the shipping routes of the Bering Strait and the northeastern Pacific. Any ship passing through that area had to pay taxes to him, or it would be attacked by pirates.

Such a powerful international figure was far beyond the reach of the northern Jiang leaders.

Xu Ao's heart sank into the abyss.

This was not just a foreign boxer invited by Xing Zhong, but a tyrannosaurus. He wasn't here for the prize money; he was here to swallow the entire northern Jiang, even the entire Jiangnan province.

Lin Hu had money, people, and strength, backed by the overwhelming power of Hongmen. Given time, he could certainly unify the northern Jiang. And now was the best opportunity.

Fourth Uncle also whispered:

"Lei Qianjue's disciple, no wonder."

"Is Lei Qianjue famous?" the woman surnamed Lu frowned.

"Miss, you are too young. When Lei Qianjue became famous, you were less than ten years old," Fourth Uncle smiled bitterly. "Lei Qianjue is a legendary grandmaster of the overseas Hongmen. It is said that he attained enlightenment in the Arctic ice fields and created the 'Thousand Mechanisms' secret technique, which has divine and unpredictable power."

"At that time, he entered China and defeated sixteen masters, his reputation soaring, making him the undisputed top master overseas."

"Is he that strong?" The woman surnamed Lu's face changed. She had always been confident because the Lu family was a martial arts family with a history of several hundred years, stronger than the Gu family, with a master in the realm of transformation.

But Lei Qianjue, known as the top master overseas, had a reputation that no ordinary master could match.

"What happened later?" the woman surnamed Lu asked quickly.

"Fortunately, Master Ye Nantian defeated him, forcing Lei Qianjue to swear never to step into China again," Fourth Uncle sighed.

"Ye Nantian, the one from the Yanjing Military District?" The woman surnamed Lu's face truly changed.

Compared to Lei Qianjue, Ye Nantian's name was even more famous.

He was widely recognized as a genius, expected to reach the divine realm, and a pillar of the northern military. Even her father, the master of the Lu family, held Ye Nantian in high regard.

"Indeed, it was after that battle that Master Ye truly became famous," Fourth Uncle nodded.

As they spoke, the match on the stage had already been decided.

Though Old Gu was shocked, he had no choice but to fight, as he carried the honor of the entire northern Jiang and Xu Ao.

Unfortunately, the gap between him and Lin Hu was too great. He was over seventy and had been injured, while Lin Hu was in his prime, with his physical strength, internal strength, and martial arts skills all at their peak.

By the seventh move, Old Gu could no longer hold on and was slapped away.

Fortunately, Lin Hu held back.

After all, he was here to reclaim the northern Jiang. Establishing his authority was enough; he didn't want to go too far, or Old Gu would have died on the spot.

"Do you want to continue?"

Lin Hu looked at the high platform calmly.

Xu Ao's face twitched, and he finally had to admit, "We concede!"

"Lord Hu is mighty!"

Xing Zhong jumped up from his seat, waving his fists.

How long had Xu Ao been the leader of northern Jiang? Today, he was trampled by Lin Hu, signaling a new era for the northern Jiang.

Everyone in the audience felt a sense of loss, witnessing the fall of an old ruler and the rise of a new one.

Lin Hu's gaze swept over the high platform, and the leaders there bowed like quails, no one daring to challenge him. Even the woman surnamed Lu had to lower her head. Only Zhou Tianhao clung to the armrest of his chair, his face ashen.

"Lin Hu? It's him! Lin Bao's brother!"

"The revenge of Hongmen has finally come!"

But Lin Hu's gaze swept past him. His target was not Zhou Tianhao, and he didn't believe Zhou Tianhao could have killed his brother.

Standing on the high platform, Lin Hu said calmly:

"My brother Lin Bao died in Chuzhou. If he was not skilled enough, he deserved to die. But he is my brother, a disciple of my master Lei Qianjue."

"Killing my brother must be answered to Hongmen and my master!"

He suddenly opened his eyes and roared:

"Master Chen, I know you are here!"

"You killed my brother! You tarnished the reputation of Hongmen! How can this grudge go unavenged!"

"I, Lin Hu, have crossed the sea today to challenge your heavenly skills!"

The entire venue was silent, only Lin Hu's roar echoing, even causing ripples on the lake.

Everyone had only one thought:

"Who is this Master Chen? What kind of person can make a master with perfect internal strength, martial arts prowess, and international fame travel thousands of miles for revenge?"

Suddenly, someone whispered:

"Could it be the Master Chen who was recently talked about in Chuzhou?"

His words caused a shock in many. They remembered that Chuzhou had indeed been talking about a Master Chen with divine skills, said to control thunder. But would he dare to step onto the stage against such a terrifying Lin Hu?

Many shook their heads in secret.

'He must have fled long ago. The trouble he caused is now being borne by the entire northern Jiang.'

After Lin Hu spoke, he stood there motionless, like a pillar.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes.

Master Chen did not appear!

Zhou Tianhao's legs trembled, his heart filled with despair.

'Has Master Chen also fled?'

Xu Ao shook his head and smiled bitterly.

'What am I hoping for? That a Master Chen with divine skills will step up and defeat Lin Hu, turning the tide for the northern Jiang?'

'That's just a fairy tale!'

Just as everyone on the high platform was in a dead silence, with Xing Zhong gloating,

Suddenly, someone in the audience slowly stood up.

"Are you calling me?"

PS: Thanks to Dongye Piaoxue Yidiao Ling for the 3000, thanks to Kun + Kun for the 1000, thanks to Fu San, Dizhan Huang for the 500, thanks to Looking Cultured, Xu Xie Gua, Wujin Qianshang, Bu Huai Bu Guai Bushuai, Chun Cui Entrop, Xuan Xuan Xian Ying, Tao Tao Tao Tao, Li Suiyuan for the support.

The third update will be after 12 PM. Waa, I've moved from the public author list to the new author list. There are so many great authors on this list, I need votes, I don't want to drop out of the top ten, tears/(ㄒoㄒ)/

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