Chapter 20

Denny naturally knew the power of this move and used a technique called "flower hidden in the leaves," extending his left palm to strike Wang Zhong's palm.

Wang Zhong seemed to ignore it, and his hand quickly moved to grab Denny's wrist.

A smile appeared on Denny's face, but it soon froze. Wang Zhong's hand mysteriously trembled, and because of this tremor, Denny's "flower hidden in the leaves" narrowly missed Wang Zhong's palm!

Tai Chi Trembling Power!

Chen Ting'en's eyes narrowed, revealing a piercing gaze.

Seeing that Wang Zhong's palm was unaffected, Denny couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.

Denny's bowing leg pressed down, and his fist slid down like a slippery fish, aiming for Wang Zhong's abdomen.

Wang Zhong, observing Denny's continuous changes in moves, showed a hint of admiration in his eyes. Although Denny's martial arts foundation was weak, his practical combat skills were strong. If it were an ordinary person, they would surely be flustered by Denny's continuous changes.

However, Wang Zhong was not an ordinary person. His palm slid down with Denny's movements. If Denny's fist was a slippery fish, then Wang Zhong's palm was a fish hawk. Even the most cunning fish could not escape the fish hawk's claws.

This process seemed long, but it was completed in an instant.

To the audience, it looked as if Denny's fist had voluntarily collided with Wang Zhong's palm.

After Wang Zhong grabbed Denny's wrist, he did not apply any joint locks but gently slid his entire palm to the inside of Denny's wrist.

Wang Zhong's arm and body rotated with his palm, instantly generating a tremendous torque!

Denny immediately felt a huge torque on his wrist. Before he could react, his body instinctively knelt on one knee, instantly losing his ability to resist!

"My God, what just happened!"

Zeng Xinwei's eyes widened, and his mouth opened wide.

Fortunately, he wasn't the only one stunned. Whether it was the audience at the scene or those watching on TV, they all felt a bit overwhelmed.

Denny, a multiple combat champion, was instantly subdued by Wang Zhong, even kneeling on one knee in a humiliating manner!

Is this real?

Is Denny too weak, or is Wang Zhong too strong?

"Just now, Master Wang used the coiling power from Tai Chi. This move utilizes the principle of leverage, which can instantly amplify force several times, even dozens of times. The torque generated by Master Wang's gentle turn was no less than several hundred kilograms. So it's not surprising that Denny was instantly subdued. Over a hundred years ago, the Tai Chi master Yang Luchan used coiling power in his first match in the capital!"

Seeing Zeng Xinwei's求助 gaze towards the judges, Chen Ting'en had to step forward. After all, he was the only one here who deeply understood Tai Chi.

"It's Tai Chi!"

"Awesome!"

"I thought Tai Chi was all about soft and gentle movements!"

"Tai Chi, one of the three major internal martial arts, is truly amazing!"

The audience suddenly understood and began to whisper to each other.

"Mr. Wang's performance was truly spectacular. Let's give him a round of applause!"

During Wang Zhong's match with Denny, the TVB ratings skyrocketed!

25%!

In 1982 Hong Kong, this was an unattainable number, and the TVB studio was filled with cries of joy and excitement!

Denny's face turned red as he knelt on the ground, hearing the audience's cheers. He felt so ashamed that he wished he could find a crack to hide in!

"Get up. Chinese martial arts are not as simple as you think. Your mother is a respected martial artist, and you have only learned the basics. You have a long way to go!"

Wang Zhong helped Denny up, patted his shoulder, and said sincerely.

"How is the system of Chinese martial arts divided?"

Denny's face was flushed, but he still asked boldly.

"Chinese martial arts can be simply divided into manifest power, hidden power, and transformative power. Manifest power refers to the basic mastery of force application techniques, which most martial artists today possess. Hidden power involves the development of certain potential and the ability to use qi. Transformative power, also known as the realm of grandmasters, is a legendary level in history. Above transformative power is the realm of dan power, where practitioners are considered terrestrial immortals. Your mother's level is between hidden power and transformative power!"

Wang Zhong explained without any reluctance, even with a smile.

"What about me?"

Denny asked with a stiff upper lip.

"Mid-level manifest power!"

Wang Zhong answered truthfully.

"How big is the gap between me and my mother?"

Denny continued to ask.

"Vast, if it were a life-or-death situation, you wouldn't last a single move!"

Wang Zhong knew these words were hurtful but decided to speak the truth.

"One move!"

Denny's face changed, and he muttered in disbelief.

"The gap between me and my mother is so great!"

"Master Wang, please take me as your disciple!"

Denny knelt on both knees and said earnestly.

"Give me a reason!"

Wang Zhong neither refused nor helped Denny up, but asked instead.

"My God, what happened? Denny actually knelt down to request discipleship!"

Zeng Xinwei's face, full of comedic expressions, was filled with disbelief. But his voice still spread across Hong Kong through the live broadcast.

"Too crazy!"

Countless people expressed their amazement. Denny's unexpected request for discipleship, and Wang Zhong's lack of clear refusal, were shocking!

"Because I want to defeat my mother. People always say I am Mai Chan's son, Denny. I practice martial arts hard so that people will say, 'This is Denny's mother!'"

Denny raised his head and said solemnly.

"Kid, you have spirit. I'll take you as my disciple!"

Wang Zhong stared quietly into Denny's eyes. Denny's eyes did not waver, and they stared at each other for a full minute.

Just as everyone thought Wang Zhong would not take Denny, he laughed heartily, gently patted Denny's shoulder, and felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

In the United States, it was late at night, but Mai Chan was not asleep. She was watching Denny's live match!

Denny lived up to everyone's expectations and entered the finals.

But he unexpectedly encountered the sharp-tongued judge, Wang Zhong!

Even more unexpectedly, Denny openly challenged the councilor of the Chinese Martial Arts Association, Wang Zhong!

Mai Chan's heart was instantly gripped!

Such behavior is despised in the martial arts world, and Denny's actions have incurred the wrath of many!

She blamed herself for not explaining the rules of the martial arts world to Denny!

Although Mai Chan had never met Wang Zhong, she had heard of him. After all, the Fu School and the Wudang Nine Palace Sword School had a connection.

If traced back to the Nine Palace Sword School, Denny would have to call Wang Zhong "Uncle"!

Denny had no chance of winning against Wang Zhong!

She could only hope that Wang Zhong would show mercy for the sake of their connection!

As expected, the unsteady Denny did not last a single move against Wang Zhong!

What happened next was completely unexpected. Wang Zhong broke the rules and took Denny as his disciple, and Denny's goal in practicing martial arts was to defeat her!

Mai Chan's eyes moistened. She could see the young Denny gritting his teeth while practicing horse stances!

She could see Denny, with tears in his eyes, silently applying medicine to his bruises!

Such dedication, all to surpass her!

Mai Chan suddenly felt a deep pain in her heart, but also a profound happiness!

Now, Mai Chan wanted to say to Denny, "Son, I'm proud of you!"

"Kid, don't feel wronged. The Nine Palace Sword School and the Fu School have a deep connection. If we talk about seniority, Master Wang and your mother are of the same generation!"

After congratulating Wang Zhong on gaining an excellent disciple, Chen Ting'en pulled Denny aside and whispered to him.

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