Chapter 56

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Fists and palms clashed, producing a crisp sound of collision, indicating the immense power behind each strike.

Although Qin Lang wished to finish off Chen Gang with one move, he knew that this guy had just taken a stimulant, which had fully unleashed his potential and strength. Not only was his power astonishing, but he also felt no pain, and minor injuries only fueled his ferocity.

As Qin Lang and Chen Gang engaged in combat, An Desheng's expression grew serious: Qin Lang's martial arts were far stronger than he had anticipated. It seemed this kid had some background, and facing such a person, one must cut off the roots and eliminate all future troubles!

Lu Jun, on the other hand, was utterly shocked. He himself was a strong free-fighter, having won awards in this field during his college days. He had thought he was a "master," but seeing Qin Lang and Chen Gang's combat, he realized his skills were just the surface. Chen Gang's fighting style was brutal and bloody, like a fierce beast, while Qin Lang's was expansive and steady, with a demeanor akin to a martial arts grandmaster. For some reason, Lu Jun didn't think highly of Chen Gang.

Just as this thought crossed Lu Jun's mind, he heard Qin Lang suddenly roar and step forward, causing the earth and stones under his feet to shatter. Then, with a quick flash, he cut into Chen Gang's centerline, his palm blade slicing down like a long sword breaking through the air, with a momentum as powerful as a thunderbolt.

"Bad!"

An Desheng couldn't help but let out a low cry. Chen Gang also realized the danger. In the detention center, he had been injured by Qin Lang's self-created move, "Mantis Breaks the Cart." Now, Qin Lang was using the same move again, which naturally put immense psychological pressure on Chen Gang. However, this guy was also extremely ferocious and did not dodge. Instead, he raised his hands to block Qin Lang's palm blade and counterattack.

But how could Qin Lang's full-strength "blade" be so easily blocked? When Qin Lang stepped forward, he had gathered all his strength into his palm, making it as fierce as a thunderbolt and as powerful as a thousand catties. When Chen Gang's hands met Qin Lang's palm blade, a bone-crushing sound immediately echoed, and Qin Lang's palm blade cut through like a bamboo splitting, striking Chen Gang's chest.

Unlike the last time, Qin Lang did not hold back this time!

Crack!

Chen Gang's chest bone shattered, and he passed out from the impact.

This move thoroughly shocked Lu Jun and the others, making them hesitant to challenge Qin Lang.

Tao Ruoxiang was also extremely shocked. She hadn't expected Qin Lang's martial arts to be so powerful and his strikes so ruthless, capable of breaking bones with bare hands. This guy claimed to be a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner? He was more like a genuine Chinese thug!

"Amazing!" As everyone was stunned, An Desheng actually clapped in praise.

"An Desheng, do you want to take action yourself?" Qin Lang wasn't mocking An Desheng but asking a question, as his intuition told him that An Desheng was far more formidable than Chen Gang!

Moreover, the task given to Qin Lang by the old drug lord was not easy to accomplish.

"Indeed, it's been a long time since I've had a good workout. You young martial artists no longer respect us old-timers." An Desheng said, tearing off his suit to reveal a black martial arts outfit. It was clear that this old man had been prepared to fight tonight.

Indeed, the older he got, the more cunning he became!

After removing his suit, An Desheng seemed like a different person, his entire aura beginning to radiate.

Although he was nearly fifty, he still looked like he was in his prime, indicating that An Desheng had consistently practiced and mastered his skills, maintaining a youthful physical state.

"Kid, do you know why Chen Gang respects me so much? Because in the past, when I was running illegal boxing matches along the coast, I was his boss! His martial arts were also taught by me!" An Desheng said arrogantly.

"Is that so?" Qin Lang was unfazed, "Judging by your disciple's skills, you must not be a very good teacher!"

"Kid! You don't know your place!" An Desheng coldly snorted, quickly moving towards Qin Lang and suddenly attacking.

As An Desheng moved, Qin Lang saw clearly that his steps were steady, like wading through a swift river, indicating that An Desheng was a true martial artist!

Just like Qin Lang, he had undergone strength training and practiced with stakes, making him a genuine martial artist!

"This old man is deeply hidden!" Qin Lang coldly snorted, his feet firmly planted, showing no signs of agitation.

Although he had expended some energy in the fight with Chen Gang, the Dragon Subduing Stake not only gathered strength but also conserved energy, so this minor consumption had little effect on Qin Lang. Seeing An Desheng's punch coming, Qin Lang still used the "Mantis Blade" to counter.

Qin Lang's Mantis Palm Blade was now at a level of mastery, even having a hint of the essence, being both powerful and precise, making it difficult to resist. However, as Qin Lang's Mantis Palm Blade struck An Desheng's fist, his fist suddenly opened, transforming into a snake palm, which swiftly avoided Qin Lang's palm blade and aimed directly at Qin Lang's throat.

"Snake Fist!"

Qin Lang's palm blade deflected, pushing away An Desheng's wrist, avoiding the fate of having his throat pierced by the snake palm.

"Good eyesight!" An Desheng said arrogantly, "Tonight, I'll see whether your Mantis or my ‘snake’ is more powerful! I forgot to tell you, my martial arts have reached the fourth level, ‘Intent Training’! Both form and intent are present, and you'll soon know the power of it!"

"Intent Training!"

Qin Lang was suddenly startled. The third level of martial arts was the mastery of techniques. Although there were many techniques in the world, most were derived from the fighting postures of birds and beasts, especially in Xingyi Quan. However, in Xingyi Quan, form and intent are inseparable. Only by training the "intent" and the essence can one truly enter the realm of Xingyi Quan!

Qin Lang had only recently grasped the "technique" level, while An Desheng had long reached the "Intent Training" level. Qin Lang's situation seemed less than optimistic. However, facing a formidable enemy, Qin Lang showed no fear, calmly beckoning An Desheng with a provocative gesture: "Martial arts aren't just talk! Whether you're a mule or not, we'll see after a fight!"

"Good kid! You dare call me a mule!" An Desheng was furious, as a mule is infertile, which was clearly Qin Lang calling him a eunuch. An Desheng could no longer hold back, rushing forward with his snake palm aimed directly at Qin Lang's face, extremely vicious!

Qin Lang steadied his steps, blocking An Desheng's snake palm with his palm blade. However, An Desheng's snake palm moved unpredictably, like a real venomous snake, constantly shifting to find a critical spot to strike!

Whoosh!

Sure enough, An Desheng's snake palm avoided Qin Lang's Mantis Palm Blade and attacked his ear from the side, at an extremely tricky angle!

Qin Lang hadn't expected An Desheng's snake fist to be so ruthless and had to step back to avoid the strike.

But An Desheng's snake fist was like a venomous snake, striking with the stick. As Qin Lang retreated, An Desheng immediately stepped forward, and his other snake palm struck from his waist, forming a "Snake Head Palm" aimed at Qin Lang's waist.

Qin Lang's Mantis Blade struck again, intercepting An Desheng's Snake Head Palm. However, he felt little force from the palm, and it almost immediately retracted upon contact—

Clearly, it was a feint!

Qin Lang's heart sank. Sure enough, An Desheng's Snake Head Palm sank downward, transforming into a Snake Tongue Palm. His palm faced upward, the back downward, and the tip forward, striking Qin Lang's groin with a fierce upward thrust. This was a deadly move in snake fist, called "Viper Seeks the Acupoint," extremely devious and venomous!

"Damn! This old man wants to cripple my life root!"

An Desheng's move truly ignited Qin Lang's anger.