Chapter 23

"Stay back, I'm dirty!"

Watching Rulan rush over like a madwoman, Wang Zhong, who had no fear even in a life-or-death battle, felt a strange and inexplicable tension in his heart.

At some point, Rulan's world had shrunk to the point where nothing else existed except Wang Zhong. The moment Wang Zhong stepped onto the life-or-death arena, Rulan felt as if her world had collapsed!

She couldn't even imagine what would happen if Wang Zhong couldn't come down from the arena!

When Cui Zhengyuan lunged at Wang Zhong like a madman, Rulan instinctively closed her eyes, and she didn't even notice that she had bitten her lip so hard that it bled.

Fortunately, when she opened her eyes again, Wang Zhong was standing unharmed on the arena!

"Are you hurt!? Where does it hurt?"

Rulan, acting almost neurotically, pulled at Wang Zhong's arm, checking him over and over, asking the same questions repeatedly.

"I'm fine!"

"Really fine!"

"For you, I will always be fine!"

Wang Zhong suddenly hugged Rulan and kissed her deeply.

Rulan seemed stunned by Wang Zhong's action, her eyes wide open. Slowly, her eyes revealed a look of happiness, and she responded awkwardly.

Numerous flashbulbs went off around the arena, capturing this moment of hero and beauty!

Bloody, romantic!

Two seemingly unrelated words, yet at this moment, they were surprisingly harmonious!

Bloody Rose!

This kiss had a power that touched the heart!

Many women's magazines hailed this kiss as the most soul-stirring kiss of the 1980s, and according to a survey, 98% of women said they would be willing to accept Wang Zhong's kiss in that situation!

Boosting national prestige, Wang Zhong killed the 8th-degree black belt Taekwondo master Cui Zhengyuan with one punch! — Star Island Daily

After Huo Yuanjia, another Chinese hero! — Eastern Daily

The disciple of Taekwondo master Jin Jiapan, Cui Zhengyuan, bled to death in Hong Kong! — Paris of the East Daily

Even the long-retired martial arts master Jin Tang couldn't resist publishing a long factual novel, "Hong Kong Martial God Wang Zhong," in the Ming Pao, detailing his and Wang Zhong's interactions from their first meeting to their friendship, and incorporating the views of many martial arts experts to provide a comprehensive understanding of Wang Zhong's martial arts and life, presenting a vivid and real image of the Hong Kong Martial God to the people of Hong Kong!

After Bruce Lee, Hong Kong has given birth to another martial arts giant!

One fiery report after another set Hong Kong ablaze.

Enrollment in martial arts schools in Hong Kong surged, while Taekwondo dojos received countless withdrawal applications. Taekwondo uniforms, symbols of resilience and strength, were burned in public.

Unlike the jubilation in Hong Kong, Korea was filled with sorrow.

The 9th-degree black belt Taekwondo master Jin Jiapan's disciple, three-time world Taekwondo champion, 8th-degree black belt Cui Zhengyuan, bled to death in Hong Kong!

Moreover, Cui Zhengyuan was a direct descendant of the Cui family in Korea!

The entire Seoul was shrouded in a faint sadness!

Of course, the impact of Cui Zhengyuan's death was closely related to Korea's system. The fate of Korea was not determined by the president or the prime minister, but by the families!

The Cui family controlled over 80% of Korea's energy and communications, and through cultivation and marriage, Cui family members controlled many government institutions.

Cui Taixi, Cui Zhengyuan's father and the third in line to inherit the Cui family, was kneeling in the Cui family temple, his face filled with grief. The pain of losing his son, a man known for his refinement in Seoul's upper class, made him look almost mad.

"Contact the Blackwater Platform, send the most elite assassins. Cui Zhengyuan's blood cannot be shed in vain!"

"Uncle, you can't do this!"

The temple door opened, and a man in a white training uniform, as strong as a mountain, bowed and entered.

"Zhengtai, is Cui Zhengyuan's death in vain?"

Cui Taixi did not stand up, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at Cui Zhengtai. Despite his efforts to control himself, his trembling shoulders indicated he was on the verge of an outburst.

"Only a martial artist can resolve a martial artist's grudge. If Uncle hires someone to assassinate Wang Zhong, not only will Cui Zhengyuan's shame not be washed away, but Korean Taekwondo will also be disgraced!"

"What if I insist on doing it?"

Cui Taixi's eyes narrowed. He didn't care about the honor of Korean Taekwondo and didn't want to know. He only knew that his only son was dead, killed by Wang Zhong in Hong Kong, and he wanted revenge. Anyone who stood in his way was his enemy!

"Will you use your fists to crush my skull, or use your Taekwondo to kill me?"

"Zhengtai dares not!"

Cui Zhengtai bowed his head, bending his waist to Cui Taixi, performing a 90-degree bow.

"If you dare not, then don't stand in my way of seeking revenge!"

Cui Taixi snorted coldly. Cui Zhengtai, whom he once admired, now looked detestable.

"He dares not, but I do!"

The wooden door opened again. An old man in a moon-white training uniform, with a black belt around his waist, walked in with a steady gait.

Cui Taixi, who had been sitting casually on the floor, quickly stood up, placing his hands in front of his waist, and performed a 90-degree bow.

"Master, why have you come down from the mountain?"

Cui Zhengtai looked at Jin Jiapan with excitement and surprise.

Yes, this old man was the pride of Korean Taekwondo, Grandmaster Jin Jiapan!

"Cui Zhengyuan was killed, such a major event, how can I continue my seclusion!"

Jin Jiapan sighed helplessly. He spent every year in seclusion on Mount Halla, seeking enlightenment. At his level, improvement could not be achieved through training alone; only by understanding the natural laws could he make further progress!

Cui Zhengyuan's death forced Grandmaster Jin to end his seclusion early!

"Grandmaster, Cui Zhengyuan is dead, I want to avenge him!"

Facing Jin Jiapan, Cui Taixi showed no madness, but his entire being exuded a faint sense of death. Grief is the greatest sorrow!

"Zhengtai is right. Cui Zhengyuan's death is not only your loss, but also the Cui family's loss, and even more so, the loss of the Republic of Korea!"

" moments ago, our partner in the United States, Peter, called. Due to Cui Zhengyuan's death in Hong Kong, we have lost a large number of students. The same problem is faced by our branches in Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. In Hong Kong, the most affected region, the number of students lost has exceeded 80%, and dozens of Taekwondo dojos certified by the World Taekwondo Federation have closed. Therefore, we must defeat and kill Wang Zhong in the ring to restore the reputation of Korean Taekwondo!"

Jin Jiapan said with a pained expression. He had devoted all his efforts to the global promotion of Taekwondo. The World Taekwondo Federation was in its golden development phase, but due to Cui Zhengyuan's ignorance and recklessness, it suffered significant losses. The Hong Kong martial arts world, with Grandmaster Gong Yitian and several peak-level martial artists, would not tolerate such provocation. If Cui Zhengyuan were still alive, he would likely have been torn apart by Grandmaster Gong.

"I don't want you to do anything irrational!"

Jin Jiapan looked at Cui Taixi with a dark gaze.

Cui Taixi felt as if he were being stared at by a lion. He did not doubt that if he dared to say no, he would be killed on the spot by Jin Jiapan, even as the third in line to inherit the Cui family.

"Yes, Grandmaster!"

Cui Taixi's legs trembled, barely holding back the urge to urinate, and he respectfully replied.

"You know it well!"

Jin Jiapan's gaze shifted to Cui Zhengtai, and the pressure on Cui Taixi suddenly decreased, causing him to collapse to the ground.

"The Cui family's grudge must be avenged by the Cui family. You will accompany me to the seaside for seclusion. When you emerge, it will be Wang Zhong's death!"

"Yes, I will not let you down!"

Cui Zhengtai bowed excitedly, his face filled with enthusiasm.

The Korean government issued a note to the British government, requesting the extradition of Wang Zhong to Korea on charges of murder!

The British government had not yet responded to the note, but the Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Association issued its first public statement, stating that Wang Zhong's and Cui Zhengyuan's duel was legally fair and conducted in a fair, just, and transparent manner. Wang Zhong's killing of Cui Zhengyuan was entirely reasonable and legal. If the World Taekwondo Federation continues to act irrationally, the Chinese Martial Arts Association will not rule out taking countermeasures!

Grandmaster Gong Yitian of Hong Kong also wrote an article in the Hong Kong Daily, stating that in a life-or-death arena, life and death are determined by fate!

The people of Hong Kong and social celebrities also expressed their voices in various ways, putting pressure on the British and Hong Kong authorities!