Huo Tianlu vs Lian Chen

* Whoosh whoosh whoosh *

Huo Tianlu arrived in front of Lian Chen and attacked with both of his fists. One attack was faster than the other, and one fist came right after the other.

Wind was created from the punches of his fist and they were not ordinary attacks. It was a boxing technique, at least a Master Grade Martial Skill.

Lian Chen's eyes gleamed with determination as he swiftly dodged Huo Tianlu's relentless onslaught. The ferocity and skill displayed by his opponent impressed Lian Chen, acknowledging his prowess as the third-place winner of the competition.

"As expected from the guy that got 3rd place for the competition." Lian Chen inwardly thought.

However, Lian Chen soon realized that Huo Tianlu's attacks fell short compared to the mighty strikes of the Vermillion Thunder Roc. Despite their speed, they lacked the power to truly threaten him.

"Hey! Are you going to dodge all day or what?!" Huo Tianlu was getting annoyed that Lian Chen kept dodging left and right.

A crackling sound filled the arena as Lian Chen braced himself, no longer evading. Huo Tianlu, seeing an opening, unleashed a powerful punch aimed directly at Lian Chen's face.

"Ha!"

Suddenly, Lian Chen yelled out and boundless pressure exploded out from his body. His fist was like lightning and it went straight towards Huo Tianlu punch.

* CRACK * The two fists collided, and the sound of bones breaking resonated.

Just as everyone assumed that Lian Chen's bones were shattered, a piercing cry echoed through the arena, but it wasn't from Lian Chen.

"Ah!" Huo Tianlu cried out, clutching his own arm, writhing in agony as he tumbled across the arena, howling in pain.

"Wait.. that pressure from Lian Chen it was a Foundation Establishment, Middle stage!" All of the disciples that were spectating this fight were shocked.

Even Lin Chuxuan, who was taking care of Xiao Huan, couldn't believe that Lian Chen cultivation had advanced so rapidly. Within just 3 days, he had progressed from the Qi Cultivation, High Stage to the Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage.

"How is this possible? Wasn't he the trash that was stuck at the Body Refinement Stage for 8 years? How can he have the cultivation at the Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage?"

Amidst the crowd, shocked voices echoed throughout the arena, as they struggled to accept the fact that Lian Chen had surpassed their own cultivation levels.

Reaching the Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage at the age of 15 was a testament to Lian Chen's exceptional talent. Lian Chen is only 15, and his cultivation being at the Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage means that there is boundless potential within him.

"Whoa!!" The entire arena yelled in surprise as they were shocked by Lian Chen's strength.

"So he possessed such strength all along." Lin Chuxuan wore an enchanting smile, captivating anyone who laid eyes upon her.

"That's inconceivable... How could this happen... This..." Huo Tianlu's eyes widened in disbelief as he witnessed everyone's attention being focused on Lian Chen.

Lian Chen approached Huo Tianlu's side, reaching out to take the Azure Essence Grass from him.

"Thanks a lot." Lian Chen said calmly before leaving the arena.

Fueled by his hatred, Huo Tianlu rose to his feet, gathering all his Qi into his other fist, and launched it towards Lian Chen.

Everyone was in shock that Huo Tianlu would pull off such a stunt, that no one was able to react.

"It seems that showing you mercy was a mistake, and you failed to appreciate it," Lian Chen calmly remarked.

Swiftly evading Huo Tianlu's incoming punch, Lian Chen concentrated his Qi into his palm.

"Ethereal Palm!" Lian Chen palm shot out and struck Huo Tianlu dantian with precision and force.

Huo Tianlu was sent flying across the arena, crashing into the wall with a loud impact. Blood spewed from his mouth as he struggled to speak.

My... my cultivation... How dare you!" Huo Tianlu managed to shout before succumbing to unconsciousness, overwhelmed by the devastating strike of Lian Chen's Ethereal Palm.

The arena master's voice echoed through the arena as he commanded, "Men! Take him and escort him back to his family!" Several guards swiftly approached Huo Tianlu's unconscious body and carried him away from the arena.

"Lian Chen, congratulations on your victory. Tomorrow, please proceed to the inner court palace, where an attendant will guide you to your new residence," Lin Chuxuan said with a graceful smile before gracefully departing from the scene and handing back Xiao Huan to Lian Chen.

Xiao Huan hopped onto Lian Chen's shoulder, overjoyed to see her owner unharmed. She expressed her happiness by playfully dancing around his shoulder, resembling a lively baby crow.

After this match, there was no doubt that Lian Chen's name would spread throughout the Buddha Benevolent Sect.

The fact that he had progressed from the Body Refinement Stage, where he had been for 8 years, to the Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage in such a short time would undoubtedly make him a topic of discussion and admiration among the sect members.