Chapter 21

"Congratulations to Master Wang for gaining another excellent disciple. The final champion of the Hong Kong Youth Martial Arts Competition in the youth category will be decided between Liang Dalong and Chan Danny. Both contestants are Master Wang Zhong's top disciples! Now, please let the judges score!"

Zeng Xinwei, receiving a hint from the organizing committee, appeared in the competition area at the right moment.

Several judges also knew that too much time had been wasted and began to whisper to each other. Wang Zhong also had a brief communication with the judges. Everyone's opinion was clear: in terms of routine proficiency and fluidity, Danny was slightly better!

Wang Zhong agreed with the judges' opinions and finally returned to his seat. They scored according to the results of their previous communication.

Finally, the scoreboards were revealed one by one!

Liang Dalong: 8.0, 7.8, 8.5, 8.3, 8.5

Total score: 41.1

Chan Danny: 8.5, 9.0, 8.8, 9.2, 9.1

Total score: 44.6

Wang Zhong looked at the scores given by the other judges and had to admit that the scores were fair to both Liang Dalong and Danny!

Liang Dalong actively embraced Danny, offering his congratulations!

The two were originally competitors, but unexpectedly became fellow disciples of the same master!

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Danny patted Liang Dalong's back, moved by the gesture.

"I announce that Chan Danny has won the championship of the 1982 Hong Kong Youth Martial Arts Competition in the youth category with a total score of 44.6!"

Wang Zhong stood up and announced Chan Danny as the champion, which was his responsibility as the head judge.

The audience stood up and clapped, congratulating Chan Danny.

"Liang Dalong has won the runner-up with a total score of 41.1!"

The audience once again congratulated Liang Dalong.

Chan Danny and Liang Dalong, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, ascended the podium. They would receive the trophy and certificate awarded by the organizing committee of the Hong Kong Youth Martial Arts Competition.

The organizing committee, to show consideration for Wang Zhong, made an exception and allowed him to personally present the awards to the champion and runner-up!

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"Chinese martial arts are just for show. The Korean people are the best, and Taekwondo is the best in the world!"

Just as the entire competition was about to end, a young man wearing a Taekwondo uniform and a headband with the Taegukgi (South Korean flag) broke through the security and rushed into the venue!

The Taegukgi, the flag of South Korea, uses the four symbols of the I Ching representing Yin and Yang. Some I Ching scholars later believed that because the flag only uses half of the eight trigrams, it also symbolizes the difficulty of unifying North and South Korea!

The leaders of the organizing committee, who were preparing to leave, were suddenly in a panic!

"Quickly, get this troublemaker out!"

The leader of the organizing committee shouted angrily at the security personnel on the side.

"Chinese martial arts are like this!"

Before the security personnel could act, the Korean man made another provocative gesture, flipping his thumb.

"Korean bastard, I'll f*** your grandmother!"

"Beat this Korean bastard!"

Most of the people present were martial artists. Being provoked and humiliated like this, several contestants could not contain their anger and rushed towards the Korean man.

It must be said that the Korean man had some skill. He avoided several attacks and quickly and continuously kicked!

Simple, direct, and effective!

The several contestants who had rushed forward were instantly knocked down by a large number of them!

Seeing the contestants lying on the ground, Liang Dalong felt a fire burning in his heart. Just as he was about to act, Chan Danny held him back from behind!

"Look at his waist!"

Thanks to Chan Danny's reminder, Liang Dalong noticed that the Korean man had a black belt tied around his waist. The black belt itself was not surprising, but what was surprising was the eight Korean characters written on it in a curved line.

"Taekwondo 8th Dan Black Belt!"

After Chan Danny nodded in confirmation, Liang Dalong couldn't help but draw a deep breath. Although Taekwondo is widely spread around the world, most of those who have achieved high levels are Koreans.

Even in Hong Kong, Chan Danny, the highest-ranking Chinese Taekwondo practitioner, was only a 6th Dan Black Belt!

For this person to have achieved an 8th Dan Black Belt at such a young age, he must be a disciple of a 9th Dan Taekwondo Grandmaster!

Liang Dalong weighed his own combat skills against Chan Danny's, which were on par.

Chan Danny admitted he was not a match for the Korean man, and Liang Dalong, though not afraid of failure, did not want to tarnish the reputation of Chinese martial arts, so he wisely stepped back!

Feeling Liang Dalong's strength dissipate, Chan Danny let out a sigh of relief.

"Too much!"

Among the judges, Li Muzheng of the Eagle Claw School, who was young and full of vigor and had great confidence in his skills, could not bear to see the Korean man's provocation.

He leaped forward, his fingers forming a claw, like an eagle pouncing on the Korean man.

Eagle vs. Rabbit!

The Eagle Claw technique is a mimicry style, imitating the actions of an eagle catching prey, and is extremely powerful. Chen Zizheng, the Eagle Claw King, was a famous martial artist in the Republic of China era. He once tore apart over 20 fully armed Japanese Kwantung Army soldiers with his bare hands in a battle in Northeast China. The Eagle Claw King's name was renowned throughout the Kwantung region, and the Eagle Claw School reached its peak!

Although the Eagle Claw School is not as powerful as it was during the Republic of China era, it is still not to be underestimated!

Li Muzheng, a standout among the younger generation of the Eagle Claw School, moved swiftly and fiercely. His actions were shocking when he moved!

If it were an ordinary Taekwondo expert, he would definitely have been injured by this move!

Unfortunately, he was facing an 8th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo!

"Attack!"

The Korean man leaped, performing a jumping side kick.

The jumping side kick is a high-difficulty move in Taekwondo, with great explosive power due to the short run-up.

His legs are longer than his arms, and Li Muzheng was kicked away before he could touch the Korean man.

He lost his balance in mid-air and fell heavily onto the judges' table!

"Despicable!"

Whether it was the audience in the stadium or the people watching on television, they all clenched their fists tightly. The Korean man's arrogance and insults stirred the blood of every Hong Kong resident!

"Beat him!"

"Beat him!"

"Beat him!"

Chen Ting'en's eyes flashed with anger. Just as he was about to step forward, Wang Zhong blocked his path.

"This is Hong Kong, and Hong Kong's affairs should be handled by Hong Kong people!"

Chen Ting'en said nothing and slowly returned to his seat. The matter was no longer a personal grudge but had escalated to a confrontation between Hong Kong martial arts and Korean Taekwondo!

As a council member of the Chinese Martial Arts Association, Wang Zhong had to stand up for Hong Kong martial artists!

If Chen Ting'en took over, the Hong Kong martial arts community would lose face. Martial arts have no north or south, but people do. It's best for Hong Kong martial arts to handle Hong Kong affairs!

"I am Wang Zhong, a council member of the Chinese Martial Arts Association. What is your name, martial artist from Korea?"

Wang Zhong stood in front of everyone, facing the 8th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo from Korea.

"My name is Choi Jung-won. I am an 8th Dan Black Belt certified by the Korean Taekwondo Association. My teacher is the pride of Korean Taekwondo, the 9th Dan Grandmaster Kim Jiafan!"

Choi Jung-won bowed at a 90-degree angle and said proudly.

"Teacher, he is a member of the Choi family. Due to his excellent talent, he was taken as a personal disciple by the Taekwondo Grandmaster Kim Jiafan. He has won the world Taekwondo championship three times and was exceptionally promoted to 8th Dan Black Belt!"

Chan Danny, who had achieved 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, was more familiar with the Korean Taekwondo Association. He quietly introduced Choi Jung-won's background and achievements to Wang Zhong.

"Korean Taekwondo's rising star. If I knock him out with one punch, will Kim Jiafan be heartbroken?"

Wang Zhong paid no attention to Choi Jung-won's provocative gaze and asked quietly.

Chan Danny's lips twitched. His teacher was truly unique. Choi Jung-won was an 8th Dan Black Belt, one of the top few in the world of Taekwondo, even in Korea!

But in Wang Zhong's eyes, Choi Jung-won was just a commoner, as if he could be dealt with at will!

"Definitely. The Korean Taekwondo Association will be shaken. Although Choi Jung-won's 8th Dan Black Belt has some水分 (water content, implying it's not entirely genuine), he is widely recognized as the most likely to achieve 9th Dan Black Belt!"

Chan Danny answered without hesitation.

"The most likely to achieve the Grandmaster level in Taekwondo... then he must not be let go!"

A hint of ferocity appeared in Wang Zhong's eyes, making Chan Danny's hair stand on end. His teacher had a strong killing intent!