Chapter 17

Let's talk about how Shen Jianfeng, in a fit of rage, found his speed unable to match Shen Lang's, and in desperation, revealed his greatest secret—the "Dual Martial Souls."

Speaking of the Dual Martial Souls, such a martial artist can truly be considered a genius.

Indeed, they are extremely rare, and in various factions, they would be heavily cultivated. Shen Jianfeng had managed to keep this a secret all along, which speaks to his remarkable character.

His storm-like attacks on Shen Lang had failed to even touch a corner of his clothes, causing him great panic.

Apart from the few old men on the balcony, no one outside could see through it, but Shen Jianfeng, being in the thick of it, knew all too well that although his moves looked fierce, he was already struggling to control the situation.

He felt as if he were in a massive whirlpool, often not acting out of his own will but being forced into it.

The entire battle was controlled by Shen Lang, who had been evading all along.

This left Shen Jianfeng utterly shocked.

He had fought countless battles, and no one had ever managed to do such a thing!

In his panic, he finally decided to use his Martial Soul, which he had thought would easily defeat Shen Lang without it.

But to his surprise, not only did using the Martial Soul not help, it resulted in him being taken down in one move by Shen Lang!

This was a humiliation, a great humiliation!

But it also confirmed his earlier suspicion: Shen Lang, the so-called waste, was not a waste at all! He had been hiding his cultivation!

Otherwise, how could he have such incredible speed?

How could he so easily evade such fierce attacks?

Shen Jianfeng, shocked to the core, could no longer hold back and directly used his Martial Soul. Once the Martial Soul was activated, his strength doubled, and he aimed to defeat Shen Lang in one move.

However, something even more shocking happened. Everyone knew that Shen Lang had no Martial Soul, yet he seemed to be very familiar with it. With just a light touch, he grabbed Shen Jianfeng's pulse and kicked him away ...

This kick, though not causing injury, left Shen Jianfeng in a very awkward position.

Because he was kicked right in the buttocks!

This was intolerable!

In a fit of rage, Shen Jianfeng could no longer hold back and activated his other hidden Martial Soul, the "Rock Martial Soul," and summoned his Spirit Armor at the same time!

This not only increased his strength but also made his defense extremely strong. Shen Lang's previous method of grabbing the pulse was no longer possible ...

In the arena, Shen Lang moved with agility and grace, while Shen Jianfeng was heavy and steady;

One focused on agility, moving like the wind; the other on defense, immovable like a mountain.

Only now did the two sides reach a stalemate.

Shen Lang, like a black shadow, continuously darted around Shen Jianfeng, using his agility to kick at vital points. However, Shen Jianfeng was now at full strength, with his strength and defense greatly enhanced!

No matter how Shen Lang attacked, Shen Jianfeng stood firm like a rock, intercepting Shen Lang's lightning-fast kicks.

To the outside observer, it seemed that Shen Jianfeng was at a disadvantage, mostly on the defensive, but the discerning eye could see that he was minimizing the damage from Shen Lang's fierce attacks.

Shen Lang, the more fiercely and quickly he attacked, the more he consumed his energy ...

This fighting style did not seem to be a long-term strategy!

The intense battle between the two, one attacking and the other defending, captivated everyone's attention. Cheers and shouts of encouragement echoed like rolling thunder over the training ground.

More and more people gathered at the training ground.

"Boom!"

When Shen Jianfeng's rock-encased fist met Shen Lang's foot again, the resulting recoil forced Shen Lang to retreat several steps.

"Ha ha ha, waste! After such a long fight, did you manage to break through my defense? The gap between those with and without Martial Souls is insurmountable! The gap between the Force Martial Realm and the Qi Martial Realm is enormous! Do you think you can fight me just because of some body techniques you learned somewhere? You're thinking too simply! Now that you've consumed so much energy, how can you fight me? It's my turn to counterattack!"

Many people in the crowd shook their heads in regret ...

"Shen Jianfeng is right; the gap between the two is indeed too great."

"Pity, Shen Lang, who has shown such bravery, but his cultivation is still far too lacking. He lacks strength and a Martial Soul, and we haven't seen any powerful combat techniques from him. He's bound to lose."

"Yes, even if Shen Lang is fast, what good is it if he can't break through the other's defense? In the end, he'll only be on the receiving end of attacks."

Shen Lang's lips curled, and his gaze slowly swept the crowd. Everyone who met his dark eyes quickly looked away in fear.

He lightly patted his chest and laughed, "Dual Martial Souls, one for attack, one for defense, quite interesting."

"Interesting? Ha ha, I find it interesting too, and you'll find it even more interesting soon!" Shen Jianfeng sneered, his entire body trembling as his aura continued to rise.

Shen Lang frowned slightly and touched his stomach, "I'm a bit hungry... Well, I've had enough fun. I thought your Dual Martial Souls would be more innovative, but they're quite disappointing. Let's end this quickly."

"Enough fun? End it quickly? Arrogant! I haven't even started yet, Shen Lang. You'll pay for those words soon!" Shen Jianfeng roared hysterically, "A waste is a waste, and even at the last moment, you still want to gain an advantage with words. I'll make you wish you were dead!"

"Just one move, if you can withstand it, I'll admit defeat." Shen Lang said casually.

"Wow!" The crowd immediately erupted.

Too arrogant, this is too arrogant!

Facing Shen Jianfeng with Dual Martial Souls, he said just one move!

Was this due to his overwhelming confidence, or had he lost his mind?

"Even a hundred moves, you can't do anything to me!" Shen Jianfeng was furious. Spirit energy rapidly condensed in his fists, and the giant wolf head almost doubled in size. He roared, "Frenzied Wolf Fist! Die!"

"Dual Martial Souls, nothing more!" Shen Lang lightly shouted, spreading his legs into a horse stance, clasping his hands together, and then pulling them apart. The space between his palms twisted, and an electric arc connected them, producing a thunderous boom that shook the heart.

Then, his right hand formed a fist. Despite its small size, it now looked like a giant's fist, enveloped in crackling lightning. It tore through the air, producing a sharp whistling sound and a low sonic boom, converging into a deafening explosion as it charged directly at the giant wolf head.

"Lightning technique! This waste actually knows such a powerful lightning technique, how is this possible!" Shen Jianfeng, who had been confident of victory, could not help but feel fear at the terrifying lightning in the punch.

However, this fear lasted only a moment before he forcibly suppressed it. Faced with Shen Lang's lightning-fast attack, he had no time to adjust and could only meet it head-on!

"Even with a lightning technique, I don't believe a guy who hasn't reached the Qi Martial Realm can be stronger than me! I'm at the third level of the Qi Martial Realm and using the power of my Martial Soul!"

The fist enveloped in terrifying lightning and the giant wolf head collided. In a flash of light, Shen Lang's fist shattered the wolf head and continued its momentum, striking Shen Jianfeng's chest with a heavy impact ...

The violent lightning force, after a brief pause, erupted like a volcanic eruption, releasing an extremely powerful force!

"Divine Lightning Technique, Five Thunderheads!"

A deep voice accompanied the terrifying lightning that made Shen Jianfeng's face change. Like a flood, it surged and poured onto his transparent Spirit Armor.

Instantly, lightning flashed, and a terrifying energy ripple spread out in a circular pattern from the point of contact between the fist and the armor ...

"Crack!"

As the energy ripple spread, a muffled sound echoed in the air. Cracks rapidly spread across Shen Jianfeng's sturdy Spirit Armor, and with another crack, it shattered into countless light points, detaching from his body and dispersing into the air.

"Crack!"

Another muffled sound rang out almost simultaneously. Shen Jianfeng's rock armor, which he was quite proud of, was instantly covered in cracks and then completely shattered!

"Spit!" As if struck by a thousand-pound rock, Shen Jianfeng's pupils contracted, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a broken kite and crashing to the ground below, stunning the crowd.

"I told you, your Rock Martial Soul is just garbage, but you wouldn't believe me. If you don't listen to the elders, you'll suffer the consequences." Shen Lang shook his head and walked down from the platform.

"Wait!" Shen Jianfeng, struggling to his feet, weakly called out, "What is your current cultivation level! If you don't tell me, I won't accept my defeat!"

"Force Martial Realm, ninth level." Shen Lang said indifferently without turning back.

"Wow!"

The crowd immediately stirred, their eyes fixed on the black-clad youth, discussing him wildly. Some women's eyes were filled with admiration and adoration.

At his age, to reach the ninth level of the Force Martial Realm, even if not a genius, he was certainly not a waste.

Most importantly, he had defeated Shen Jianfeng, who was at the third level of the Qi Martial Realm, with such cultivation!

And Shen Jianfeng had Dual Martial Souls!

One punch!

Just one punch! It shattered the power of the Wolf Martial Soul, then broke through the Spirit Armor, and finally shattered the defense of the Rock Martial Soul ...

Too strong, too strong!

The gap between the Force Martial Realm and the Qi Martial Realm is enormous, a significant dividing line.

While it's not impossible to defeat a higher-level opponent, it is extremely rare. Even when it happens, it's usually through the use of spirit weapons or powerful combat techniques.

But Shen Lang didn't just defeat a low-level Qi Martial Realm opponent; he defeated Shen Jianfeng, who was at the third level of the Qi Martial Realm and had Dual Martial Souls!

If not for seeing it with their own eyes, who would believe it?

Shen Jianfeng could not accept that Shen Lang was at the ninth level of the Force Martial Realm. In a fit of rage, he spat out another mouthful of blood and fainted.

"Jingle!" A red figure flashed, and Xue Dang appeared on the platform with a smile.

Shen Lang's smile froze, and he stammered, "Dang, don't mess around, I don't want to fight you..."

"Ha ha!" Xue Dang laughed, "I didn't say you had to fight me. But since you defeated Shen Jianfeng, don't you want to say something? Look at everyone's expressions; if you don't say a few words, they might not be satisfied!"

"Um... I don't think that's necessary. I'm not good with words, and I don't like such occasions. My words are like a sheep's droppings, scattered and messy..." Shen Lang wiped his sweat and said.

"Ha ha ha..."

The crowd burst into laughter. But then he added, "If it doesn't suit everyone's taste, please bear with me."

"..." The laughter of everyone froze.

On a balcony not far from the training ground, Sima Yan's face turned red as he said, "I never thought, I really never thought that Shen Lang would have cultivated the 'Divine Lightning Technique' of the Xuan Dao Sect, which is at the Black Iron level!"

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