Chapter 145: Fist Dominates the Arena! Captain Qin Wants to Settle Accounts Later

Chapter 145: Fist Dominates the Arena! Captain Qin Wants to Settle Accounts Later

The second person to take the stage was Chen Ye!

His opponent was a small, elderly man around sixty years old, wearing a thick hat that almost completely covered his eyes. Coupled with his graying beard, the only visible feature on his face was his bulbous, red nose.

This old man was none other than Zheng Yuanzhai!

From the moment he entered, Zheng Yuanzhai swayed back and forth, as if he could barely stand. He kept hiccuping like a drunkard and wobbled unsteadily towards Chen Ye.

Many in the audience feared the old man might fall over.

Seeing that the old man didn't concede, Chen Ye didn't hold back and threw a probing punch.

With Chen Ye's current agility, even a testing punch was incredibly fast, something ordinary people couldn't dodge.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Yuanzhai not only dodged but swayed sideways, his footing as steady as a rock. Like a tumbler doll, he intentionally bumped into Chen Ye's chest, causing him to stagger backward.

Chen Ye was taken aback.

He could tell now.

This old man really possessed the strength of a sixth-tier fighter, and his lower body stability was particularly solid!

"Your stance is steady, huh?"

Suddenly, Chen Ye clenched his fist and slammed it down onto the arena.

"Boom!"

It was as if a massive explosion had gone off.

The entire arena shook.

On the platform, the ground trembled as though the sky was falling, sending debris flying in all directions.

Including Zheng Yuanzhai!

In the next moment, Chen Ye vanished from where he stood.

Zheng Yuanzhai's eyes, hidden beneath his hat, widened in shock.

Because in an instant, Chen Ye appeared in front of him, grabbed his shirt, and with a forceful push—

"Whoosh!"

Zheng Yuanzhai's entire body shot out of the ring like a bullet.

Although, just before hitting the wall, Zheng Yuanzhai tapped the ground with his toes, neutralizing the force and landing steadily, showing impressive skill...

But it was too late.

In this match, leaving the ring meant losing!

Hearing the elimination announcement in his mind, Zheng Yuanzhai smiled bitterly, clasped his hands towards Chen Ye in a sign of respect, and turned to walk into the teleportation portal.

The reason he bowed before leaving was that he knew if Chen Ye had used a punch instead of a push just now, he would've been in serious trouble.

Indeed!

In the martial arts world, speed conquers all!

Moreover, that bald man's strength is truly terrifying!

"Holy crap! That punch…"

"Damn, I felt the roof shake just now. This bald guy is too scary."

"His speed is unbeatable, and his strength is this terrifying... Who was the idiot who said he barely had sixth-tier strength earlier?"

"It's a pity he didn't face President Ba. I feel like, apart from Captain Qin, only President Ba can suppress him."

"What I don't get is, with how strong he is, why is he so low-profile in real life?"

"Damn, I used to mock him as a pretty boy... Do you think he'll come after me for revenge later?"

…

As night fell, the national elimination matches came to an end!

The final five teams to advance were: the main team from Martial University, the Enforcement Team, the Supernatural Association Team, and two other teams.

Among these five teams, apart from the Martial University team, the other four were composed of elite fighters.

Almost every team had two sixth-tier experts leading them.

The other members were mostly fifth-tier fighters.

Only the Martial University team was the weakest, with even second-tier members on their roster...

That night.

The central arena vanished, replaced by a massive palace.

The members of the five teams qualified for the global competition received an invitation to enter the palace.

When Chen Ye and his team arrived at the palace, they found the tables filled with a feast of food and drink.

Many of the delicacies were things they had never seen before.

"Wow!" Ren Qianqian exclaimed. "There's so much food!"

"What's this? I've never even seen it!" Shao Wenhui added.

Cao Yu laughed heartily, "We're all enjoying this thanks to Old Chen. That's the only reason we get to eat all these new delicacies!"

Even Chen Ye was surprised.

The food in this palace was indeed overwhelming.

Even if ten times as many people came, they wouldn't be able to finish it all!

It seemed the secret realm was intent on rewarding them thoroughly, ensuring they were in the best condition to participate in the global competition.

"Since the secret realm is hosting, everyone dig in!" Chen Ye said with a smile. "Don't be shy, try it all!"

Hearing this, everyone eagerly started eating.

To be honest, after a month of nothing but compressed food, they were already quite tired of it.

Now, with delicious food laid out in front of them, there was no need for Chen Ye to encourage them further; they were all starving.

At that moment, a group entered through the palace doors.

It was the Supernatural Association team.

Seeing President Chen, Chen Ye quickly went up to greet him.

"Dad, you're here! There's so much food, and the wine is excellent too," Chen Ye said with a smile.

Looking at his tall son, President Chen's face filled with pride.

But that bald head of his son's was a bit of an eyesore.

Frowning, President Chen asked, "I still don't get why you insist on shaving your head. Do you think it looks good?"

Chen Ye could only respond helplessly, "Because I like it. It's convenient, no need to style it."

In reality…

If he didn't shave his head, he would probably be balding by now.

At this moment, Ba Liming came over, carrying a plate of food.

Chen Ye immediately called out, "Greetings, Master Uncle!"

In front of his father, manners were a must.

Ba Liming looked Chen Ye up and down and sighed, "It's a shame I didn't get to spar with you."

"Senior Brother!" President Chen quickly interjected, "The Global Tournament is about to begin, and there will be plenty of experts. You don't need to fixate on this kid."

"What? Are you afraid I'll hurt your son?" Ba Liming grinned, "I can tell that Chen Ye has an incredible defense; he can take a beating!"

Chen Ye felt speechless.

His father wasn't wrong.

Ba Liming was indeed a martial arts fanatic, obsessed with challenging powerful opponents. His mind was filled with nothing but the pursuit of fighting strong people!

Quickly changing the subject, Chen Ye asked, "Dad, Master Uncle, how much do you know about the Martial God from Australia? How is it that even someone as strong as Captain Qin has never won the championship?"

At the mention of the Martial God, both brothers' expressions grew serious.

"Senior Brother, you've faced him before, so you should explain," President Chen said.

Ba Liming sighed, "There's not much to say. The realm of seeing gods is truly miraculous. Without stepping into that realm, the difference between us is like heaven and earth."

"Back then, he spared my life on purpose, hoping I could also enter the realm of seeing gods to give him some pressure, helping him explore further. Unfortunately, my talent is limited, and after all these years, I haven't made any progress."

Hearing this, Chen Ye was astonished.

You have to understand.

Ba Liming was one of the strongest fighters in the country.

Yet even he spoke of the Martial God in such a way, which showed just how terrifying that person's strength must be...

Chen Ye furrowed his brow.

He was still far from Ba Liming's level. If he were to face the Martial God in the tournament, wouldn't he be in grave danger?

President Chen suddenly asked, "Senior Brother, are you becoming more eager to challenge experts in hopes of breaking through in combat?"

Ba Liming didn't hide it and nodded, "Yes, that's part of it."

So that was it.

No wonder Ba Liming loved fighting powerful opponents so much!

"Master Uncle, what about Captain Qin? How big is the gap between her and the Martial God?" Chen Ye asked.

Ba Liming frowned in thought and replied, "It's hard to say. I don't remember much from the last secret realm..."

As soon as Captain Qin was mentioned, she entered the palace with her team.

When she saw Ba Liming and Chen Ye, she hesitated for a moment before striding over.

Chen Ye immediately felt a headache coming on.

He sensed that Qin Muyin might be here to give him trouble…

"President Ba, thank you!"

Qin Muyin first expressed her gratitude to Ba Liming.

After all, if it hadn't been for Ba Liming convincing Consultant Guo to forfeit, her Enforcement Team would have already been eliminated.

Ba Liming smiled and said, "I didn't do much. Bringing glory to the country depends on you!"

"President Ba, you're being too modest," Qin Muyin replied politely.

No matter what Ba Liming thought, she had to acknowledge his favor.

Moreover, after leaving the secret realm, everyone would lose their memories. Ba Liming could have easily stopped her from advancing, reducing the competition by one person.

But he didn't.

Qin Muyin admired Ba Liming's magnanimity and character.

Then.

Qin Muyin's gaze locked onto a certain bald head.

"Chen Ye, right! You've been hiding your strength quite well!"

She practically gritted her teeth when she said this.

Chen Ye felt a chill run down his spine, "Captain Qin, my apologies. At the time, I was the only one left in the Martial University team, so I had no choice but to resort to underhanded tactics! Well, um... I think my teammates are looking for me, so I'll be taking my leave."

With that, Chen Ye tried to make a run for it.

He was now somewhat afraid of Qin Muyin.

It wasn't that he feared her strength, but the way he eliminated her earlier was a bit despicable, and he had taken advantage of her…

As Chen Ye fled, Qin Muyin's expression became somewhat complicated, as if she were deep in thought.

President Chen quickly said, "Captain Qin, that brat's actions earlier were indeed inappropriate... Please, don't hold it against him."

He was trying to smooth things over for his son, afraid that if Qin Muyin met Chen Ye again in the Global Tournament, she might seek revenge.

"President Chen, you're too kind," Qin Muyin smiled politely, her delicate face softening. "Actually, I'm quite pleased. It's great that our country has such talented individuals, especially someone like your son... If I may ask, there's a rumor that your son's heroic talent is actually S1? Is that true?"

President Chen's face lit up with pride, "It's true. Otherwise, that brat couldn't have grown so much in just one year."

"That's wonderful."

Qin Muyin smiled and said, "Your son is already so strong now. Once he fully matures, it will be the end of the line for monsters!"

"It seems I'll have to pass the title of the nation's stabilizing force to your son."

Although President Chen remained modest, inwardly, he was filled with joy.

He was practically beaming with pride!

The real excitement of this secret realm is about to unfold!

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