Realm-Hopping Martial Master

Jiang Shu had indeed seen that flash of the golden needle. Without a doubt, for some incautious Martial Artists, Ouyang Jun's move was buried deep enough. Every genius on the Little Dragon Tiger List indeed had their own trump cards. But Ouyang Jun had clearly taken too narrow a path. This kind of tactic was something a Martial Artist resorted to only when left with no other choice. At this stage, what should be sought after was still rapid and vigorous advancement in Martial Arts.

CRACK.

CRACK.

CRACK!

The last layer of sword energy shattered. From within the jade bone, a golden needle swiftly flew out, barely visible in the air as it shot urgently towards Tang Yujian's brow.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Ouyang Jun chuckled softly.

However, just as his laughter emerged and he felt he had succeeded, Tang Yujian in front of him suddenly let out a sinister laugh.

He loosened his grip, the greatsword and his jade bone weapon still deadlocked. He swiftly lowered his body, dodging the golden needle's attack while simultaneously throwing a punch.

BOOM!

Ouyang Jun, who had been focusing on the greatsword, never imagined that Tang Yujian, renowned for his swordsmanship, would actually abandon his sword.

The genuine energy broke through his skin, jarring his internal organs.

His entire body staggered back two steps.

As his body trembled, his jade bone weapon and the greatsword both fell to the ground.

Everything on the stage happened too quickly.

So fast that no one could process how Ouyang Jun had suddenly fallen into a disadvantageous position.

Tang Yujian strode forward. Having found an opening, he certainly wouldn't let it slip away.

His fists rained down relentlessly. No matter how Ouyang Jun tried to block, it was too late.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

PFFT!

A spurt of blood erupted from Ouyang Jun's mouth.

His entire body was sent flying off the stage.

Tang Yujian stood firm, withdrawing his fists and retracting his genuine energy. The greatsword returned to his hand.

"The winner, Tang Yujian! As of today, Tang Yujian has successfully challenged Ouyang Jun, ascending to the eighty-first position on the Little Dragon Tiger List! Let us congratulate Tang Yujian! We wish Young Master Tang rapid and vigorous advancement in his Martial Arts!"

A Captain of the Sky Patrol stepped onto the stage, his voice booming across the entire plaza.

The Martial Artists who supported Tang Yujian clapped and cheered.

The Clan Leaders of the great clans also lowered their genuine energy shields and began inviting Tang Yujian to their estates as a guest.

"There's no need for me to be a guest. I have one last thing to do, and then I shall return to Yunzhou City," Tang Yujian said, glancing at Ouyang Jun, who was being helped up by a maid, his face etched with resentment as he stared back. Like a hawk, Tang Yujian then leaped off the stage, heading towards the Danxia chamber of commerce.

"What is Young Master Tang up to?"

"What matter could be more important than attending the feasts of the great clans?"

"Isn't that the direction of the Danxia chamber of commerce?"

The crowd followed Tang Yujian and soon arrived before the Danxia chamber of commerce.

A vice president from inside, having received the news, immediately came out to greet them.

"Jiang Shu of your chamber should still be here, right? It doesn't matter if he wants to cower like a turtle in its shell—I just came to deliver a message. If he wants to keep cowering, then let him cower. But he should never, ever come to Yunzhou City. The waters there are too deep, too vast. A turtle like him will drown," Tang Yujian declared.

His battle with Ouyang Jun was something all the Martial Artists in Tianqing Prefecture had paid close attention to. It was impossible for Jiang Shu not to be aware of it. For him not to have shown up by now could only mean one thing: Jiang Shu truly was a coward, hiding like a turtle. Why should I personally act and give people the impression that I'm bullying someone weaker? With these words spoken, public opinion alone would be enough to make Jiang Shu suffer for the rest of his life.

"Who's Jiang Shu?"

"Never heard of him, have you?"

"I think I've heard the name. A very talented genius from Yongning County, they say he could ascend the Little Dragon Tiger List."

"So he hasn't ascended yet. But to be remembered by Young Master Tang, he must be somewhat famous now."

Below, the voices chattered endlessly. They were very close to the restaurant now. Upstairs, the manager had heard everything clearly. He looked at Jiang Shu, who had just finished his last sip of tea, and didn't know what to say.

"Young Master Tang, I also haven't seen Young Master Jiang for several days," the vice president replied vaguely. "He may have already gone to Yunzhou City, or perhaps he's in seclusion."

"Hehe, do you believe that?" Tang Yujian sneered dismissively and turned to the Martial Artists behind him. He had no desire to wrangle with these old foxes from the chamber of commerce. Now that he'd said his piece, it was time to head back.

However, just as he took his first step, from not far away, a sudden gust of wind sounded from the restaurant above.

A figure, like a winged tiger, leaped down.

With ferocious genuine energy, he attacked Tang Yujian with the speed of lightning.

"Who is it?!" Tang Yujian roared sharply, his body tensing as layers of genuine energy radiated outwards.

However, the punch tore straight through his genuine energy shield.

"Forbidden Technique!"

Droplets of Essence Blood instantly began to burn.

On the stage, there was no need to use the Forbidden Technique. Both his and Ouyang Jun's Forbidden Techniques were at the Small Achievement Level. If they both used them, the outcome would be the same as if neither did, so it was naturally unnecessary. But now, facing this unknown enemy, he had to use it.

The Forbidden Technique erupted, and the qi and blood within Tang Yujian's body surged violently.

His genuine energy also solidified in an instant.

But it was too late. This instantly solidified genuine energy was quickly shattered by the incoming fist.

BANG.

BANG.

BANG.

In full view of everyone, Jiang Shu's fist slammed into Tang Yujian's abdomen. His hand then morphed into a claw, gripping Tang Yujian's throat directly. Before Tang Yujian's incredulous eyes, Jiang Shu powerfully slammed him to the ground!

A human-shaped crater formed.

BOOM!

As the dust settled, Jiang Shu leaned down, his hand like a five-peaked mountain clamped firmly around Tang Yujian's throat.

"Who gave you the confidence to think that you alone could block my path and insult me?"

"Was it Zhao Zhongming who gave you that confidence?"

"Send word to him. Tell him that I, Jiang Shu, will set out today. Upon arriving in Yunzhou City, I will formally challenge him to a battle."

He slowly loosened his grip.

Without looking back, Jiang Shu walked into the Danxia chamber of commerce.

Behind him, thousands of Martial Artists stood in utter shock, speechless.

The Sky Patrol Captain hurriedly recorded the new entry on the Little Dragon Tiger List:

Jiang Shu of Yongning County, defeated Tang Yujian in a single move.

Ascended to the eighty-first position on the Little Dragon Tiger List.

「On the same day.」

The news spread throughout Yunzhou!