Martial Sage from the Vajra Skill

"I’ve challenged you to come up here not only for a friendly spar between disciples of Gale Hall and Weiyuan Hall, but also to settle our past grievances," Yang Jun said coldly.

He would never forget the sight of Xu Yang knocking down both him and his mother that day.

"If this is about our grudge, then injuries and death are of no concern. We each rely on our own abilities," Xu Yang said in a low voice.

"As if I’d be scared of you!" Yang Jun said dismissively.

Xu Yang nodded, then turned to Lin Cheng and Ji Yun. He cupped his fists and said, "Yang Jun wishes to settle a grudge with me. I ask for your permission, Master, Elder Ji."

Lin Cheng smiled and shook his head. "Weiyuan Hall never interferes in the personal grudges of its disciples. Since you two have a feud, you can decide how to handle it. What do you think, Brother Ji?"

’He was blooming with joy on the inside. This guy Xu Yang was too cautious; it was hard to get him to fight at all.’

’Originally, he had planned to have Xu Yang fight a Qi Gathering Minor Achievement opponent to temper his character. But he never expected Xu Yang to reach Qi Gathering Great Success. Worried that Xu Yang’s Cultivation hadn’t stabilized, he didn’t ask him to fight.’

’Now that Yang Jun had challenged him, Xu Yang was guaranteed to win. How could he possibly refuse?’

Ji Yun nodded. "Since there is a grudge, then settle it yourselves. This match will not be counted as a friendly spar."

Xu Yang cupped his fists to the two men once more, then turned to face Yang Jun. "Make your move," he said. "Otherwise, you won’t get a chance."

"Arrogant!" Yang Jun roared.

He shot forward in a single bound, unleashing Gale Hall’s Shocking Wind Palm. The fierce palm strike sent a roar through the air.

Compared to before, Yang Jun had improved greatly. In terms of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, he could be considered a proper Martial Artist.

He thrust out a Palm, striking like a monstrous wave, aimed straight for the Chest Acupoint on Xu Yang’s chest.

Xu Yang’s expression didn’t change. His dormant aura erupted as the True Qi of a Qi Gathering Great Success expert suddenly gathered in his palm. Then, as casually as swatting a fly, he slapped out.

BOOM!

The air let out a muffled roar. The gale Yang Jun had brought with him instantly collapsed, revealing his horrified expression.

"Qi Gathering Great Success!" he couldn’t help but shriek.

The moment Xu Yang made his move, his Cultivation level could no longer be hidden. Yang Jun’s face turned green.

Xu Yang had spouted so much nonsense; he had thought Xu Yang was scared. Who knew he wasn’t scared at all, but was digging a pit for him to jump into.

"Stop!" Ji Yun shouted.

"Shameless!" several disciples from Gale Hall also yelled.

A Qi Gathering Minor Achievement fighting a Qi Gathering Great Success—how could he possibly win? Even Kong Yu, back when he was at Qi Gathering Minor Achievement, would never have dared to fight a Qi Gathering Great Success master.

BANG!

The two palms met, and energy blasted outward.

Xu Yang didn’t move from his spot, but Yang Jun felt an overwhelming torrent of True Qi surge from Xu Yang’s hand. He was sent flying backward even faster than he’d charged in, the sound of his arm cracking under the strain.

Just as he was about to smash into the ground, a large hand reached out and caught his back, halting his momentum.

It was Kong Yu who had acted, his large hand steadily supporting Yang Jun.

Yang Jun landed on his feet, but one of his arms hung limply at his side, unable to be lifted. Excruciating pain twisted his expression.

"Well? Do you want to continue?"

Xu Yang didn’t press his attack, nor did he deal a killing blow in such a public setting.

Yang Jun’s face flushed red. He hadn’t even reached Qi Gathering Great Success, so how could he fight?

"The strong bullying the weak. Is this the character of a Weiyuan Hall disciple?" Ji Yun said grimly.

Xu Yang turned to look at him. "Are you a bit forgetful, Hall Master Ji? This wasn’t a spar between us. It was Yang Jun who came seeking revenge. And since it’s revenge, we both rely on our own abilities.

You agreed not to interfere, but you go back on your word the moment your disciple loses. Your character as a Hall Master isn’t much to brag about either."

"You... How audacious!"

Ji Yun was enraged. A terrifying aura, like a monstrous tidal wave, erupted from his body. He never thought Xu Yang would dare to mock him so rudely.

And to do it in front of all the disciples of Weiyuan Hall and Gale Hall, no less. This left him with no way to back down gracefully.

"Brother Ji, for you to use your status as a senior to pressure my disciple—isn’t that also the strong bullying the weak? Have you forgotten that he has a master too?" Lin Cheng’s indifferent voice rang out.

Ji Yun’s expression changed slightly. He knew he was the one in the wrong, and if word of this got out, he would be the only one to lose face.

He immediately suppressed his anger and said, "I was a bit too agitated. Since Xu Yang also has a Great Achievement in Qi Gathering Cultivation, who among you would like to ask him for a few pointers?"

His gaze swept across the Gale Hall disciples, his intent to teach someone a lesson unconcealed.

Kong Yu stepped forward and said, "Then allow this disciple to ask for pointers from Brother Xu. Brother Xu, please enlighten me."

"Junior Brother Xu Yang only reached Qi Gathering Great Success last night. His Cultivation has not yet stabilized. If Brother Kong wishes to spar, allow me to accompany you instead," Sun Tao said as he walked over.

Kong Yu had reached Qi Gathering Great Success more than half a month ago, and he possessed a Lower A-class Root Bone. Xu Yang would surely lose against him.

Moreover, Xu Yang had mocked Ji Yun, so Kong Yu would likely be aiming to kill. As a Direct Disciple of Lin Cheng, it was only natural for Sun Tao to step forward at a time like this.

Kong Yu looked toward Ji Yun.

Forcing someone whose Cultivation hadn’t stabilized to fight Kong Yu would be bad for his reputation if word got out. Ji Yun immediately said, "If that’s the case, then you will exchange a few moves with your Senior Brother Sun.

When there is another opportunity, you can come and ask for pointers from Xu Yang."

The meaning was clear: this matter was not over!

Kong Yu turned to Sun Tao and cupped his fists. "Brother Sun, please enlighten me!"

"Watch yourself!" Sun Tao said, his expression grave.

No one dared to underestimate a genius who reached Qi Gathering Great Success in half a year. The moment he finished speaking, he shot forward, his fist tearing through the air as he threw a punch.

The fierce power of the strike made the air shriek.

With this punch, Sun Tao had already unleashed the Bear-Bursting Strength of his Mountain-Shaking Bear Fist, its momentum incredibly powerful.

At the same time, Kong Yu’s body vanished from its spot. He threw out a palm strike, intending to meet Sun Tao’s attack head-on.

BANG! 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Fist and palm collided. A series of crisp crackling sounds, like popping firecrackers, erupted from Kong Yu’s body, but he only took a single step back.

In contrast, Sun Tao was forced back three or four steps in a row, each step leaving a deep footprint in the ground.