Chapter 175: Chapter 138: Shot Down (2)

He could only conduct a multi-pronged investigation, which ultimately led him to determine that the person most likely to have caused the stir was Emperor Yue Xuan.

As for Chu Lingguang, whose blood vessels were completely cleared, it was impossible for Eunuch Liu to have not noticed him.

But as his investigation deepened,

He discovered that while Chu Lingguang had become Guo Wei’s disciple and Captain Yang’s junior martial brother, he was from a Humble Family. At the South City Martial Arts Examination’s Qiao Pass, his Qi Power was only four hundred and seventy jin. Although he had found the resonance point for the Unity of Man and Gun during his battle with Yu Jiaxin in Jin City, surpassing many Noble Family Disciples in strength, a Lower-class Youth was still a Lower-class Youth. Coupled with his dull aptitude—taking a full year to develop Fist Force with the Iron Mountain Fist—only someone like Guo Wei would have accepted him as a disciple. Even if his blood vessels were completely cleared, he couldn’t possibly be the one who had truly caused the stir.

He would rather believe the stir was caused by Chen Jin—who had mastered the Dragon Elephant Power’s Operation Method ahead of time and had already practiced an Advanced Breathing Method—than believe it was Chu Lingguang.

Later, after making inquiries from various sources,

He learned that the Yue Family was connected to Marshal Yue. Emperor Yue Xuan had served under Marshal Yue’s command for two months. Although it was only two months, if he had received guidance from Marshal Yue, he could have become outstanding in that short time. Thus, he concluded that the person must be Emperor Yue Xuan.

That was why he had brought Yue Yuanshan in.

After forging a connection with Eunuch Liu, although Yue Yuanshan remained close to Fan Zhibian, he had already accepted in his heart that Eunuch Liu’s power could secure a greater future for Emperor Yue Xuan.

As for Eunuch Liu’s status as a eunuch,

Yue Yuanshan didn’t give it any thought. This was because for Emperor Yue Xuan to inherit Eunuch Liu’s mantle, he wouldn’t need to be castrated, let alone serve as a eunuch in the Imperial Palace.

He would only need to protect Eunuch Liu’s reputation in the future and carry on his Martial Arts Spirit.

“My son will definitely not disappoint you.”

Yue Yuanshan said excitedly.

After hearing this, the corner of Fan Zhibian’s mouth twitched. Eunuch Liu’s martial prowess was immense, and few in the Imperial City could definitively suppress him. However, he had a certain ’bad habit’ that very few people knew about. Fan Zhibian happened to be one of them, and he wondered if he should warn Yue Yuanshan.

But seeing how Yue Yuanshan, despite not distancing himself these past few days, was filled with pride whenever he mentioned Eunuch Liu, Fan Zhibian felt a little resentful. He decided to pretend he knew nothing and instead chimed in with a few words of praise.

After Li Dayao and Liu Wan led Chu Lingguang and the other ten examinees into the Martial Arts Arena, they walked to their seats and sat side-by-side. Whether their performance reviews would pass would soon be determined, and the two could only place their hopes on Chu Lingguang and the others. Having taken their seats, the two began practicing Silent Meditation, no longer offering any pointers to Chu Lingguang’s group or speaking to those around them.

Everyone knew the rules.

They just watched in silence.

Chu Lingguang and the others sensed that the atmosphere was off.

The eleven of them stood in a circle.

They saw eleven members of the Imperial Guard surrounding them.

The group suddenly realized that this competition was not a series of one-on-one duels. Instead, both sides would rush forward at once, each finding their own target in a chaotic melee.

This was obviously a way to save time.

But it also meant that if you were ganged up on by two Imperial Guards, you would lose even faster.

However, anyone who drew the attention of two guards was clearly one of the stronger contenders who could last longer. Only those who were defeated and knocked out first would avoid being surrounded by two Imperial Guards.

As for two examinees ganging up on an Imperial Guard?

That was something unlikely to happen.

Pan Tongguang whispered something to a few people behind him. After glancing at Chu Lingguang, they all nodded slightly before turning their gazes to the other examinees.

The battle began without a moment’s delay, exploding into action.

Liu Wan and Li Dayao had just taken their seats when Chu Lingguang’s group was surrounded by the Imperial Guard. Before they could even communicate or discuss a strategy, the eleven guards attacked simultaneously, charging toward Chu Lingguang and the others.

Chu Lingguang instantly felt Pan Tongguang lock onto him.

The last time they fought, his opponent had been bare-handed and had beaten him so badly he didn’t know what hit him in just over a dozen rounds.

This time, Pan Tongguang was charging at him with an Iron Spear, and knowing his identity as a member of the Imperial City’s Imperial Guard, Chu Lingguang didn’t dare to be complacent. He quickly executed a Flower Dance Spear technique to assume a defensive stance.

CLANG!

Every examinee was targeted.

The Imperial Guards and the examinees were matched one-on-one, and everyone went all out from the very beginning.

As Chu Lingguang’s Lightning Spear clashed with Pan Tongguang’s Iron Spear, he immediately felt a powerful wave of Power. Thankfully, he had awakened his Blood Dragon Elephant. A month ago, he had been able to last over a dozen rounds against him; now, with his strength multiplied, Chu Lingguang’s Long Spear did not fall to a disadvantage as they hacked, slashed, coiled, and blocked each other’s attacks.

The battle circle in the Martial Arts Arena descended into chaos.

The sound of clashing blades and spears was incessant.

Every Imperial Guard fought with all their might, and every examinee defended with all their strength.

BOOM!

Chu Lingguang didn’t dare hold anything back. He freely shifted through the three layers of his Skillful Force, unleashing move after move of his Basic Spear Skill, trying to block Pan Tongguang’s offensive Spear Technique.

Chu Lingguang noticed that Pan Tongguang’s Spear Technique was different from others he had seen. The moves were simple, seemingly consisting only of the Thirteen Techniques of Basic Spear Skill—thrusts, parries, sweeps, blocks, intercepts, and so on. Yet, as he executed the technique, it carried a unique, imposing aura.

Chu Lingguang was certain that this imposing aura didn’t come from Pan Tongguang having grasped the resonance point for the Unity of Man and Gun and being able to harness the surrounding Potential Energy. Instead, the aura was an inherent part of his seemingly unremarkable Spear Technique.

’Pan Tongguang is a member of the Imperial City’s Imperial Guard,’ he thought. ’Perhaps this Spear Technique is one used exclusively by them. It’s just like the Day and Night Breathing Technique—it’s still a Breathing Technique, but it’s far more profound than those passed down by common Martial Artists. Not only can it easily clear one’s blood vessels, but it can also awaken the Dragon Elephant Power within the bloodline.’

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