Realm-Hopping Martial Master

"No matter how strong Jiang Shu is, he's only around level fifty. Since he dares to come to the Prefecture City, let him stay forever."

"Go send a message to the government officials and tell them that I, Zhao Zhongming, want to set up a life-and-death duel with Jiang Shu!"

"This battle will not be about victory or defeat, only life or death!"

Zhao Zhongming stood up, sunlight streaming through the open door, illuminating his figure.

His face was a mixture of light and shadow, ever-changing. His tone was filled with undisguised killing intent.

Once he comprehends a top-grade Cultivation Technique, he will be able to step into the Acupoint Passage Realm completely.

By then, he will definitely head to the Royal City.

He wanted to eliminate this hidden danger for his useless cousin, for the Zhao Family in the distant Yongning County, before that!

The Royal City is the true dwelling of dragons and tigers.

There, he certainly won't be able to spare the time to look after family affairs.

The family still needs to rely on his cousin.

And now, because of Jiang Shu's existence, his cousin's heart for Martial Arts has clearly declined, and he's no longer able to ascend the Little Dragon Tiger List.

To solve this, there's only one way.

Kill!

Looking at his cousin's figure, Zhao Chengxuan felt a towering presence. A sense of calm settled in his heart as he took a deep breath and spread the news to the officials, to the entire Yunzhou Prefecture City.

Jiang Shu... you are indeed strong, your Talent is certainly great. But this time, you are facing the most gifted genius in our Zhao Family's history!

Zhao Chengxuan moved quickly. Within a day, every Martial Artist in the Prefecture City knew about it.

Gambling houses opened betting pools swiftly.

Some bet that Jiang Shu wouldn't dare to come to the Prefecture City, that he would flee as soon as he heard the news.

Others bet that Jiang Shu would be badly beaten within ten moves, his flesh torn and head rolling on the ground.

The life-and-death battles of ordinary Martial Artists are usually just matters of personal grudges. Apart from those who enjoy a spectacle, very few people pay attention, and even fewer care.

But this time it was different.

This was a life-and-death battle between geniuses on the Little Dragon Tiger List.

Countless Martial Artists spread the word.

The news reached the Chu residence.

In Chu Xisheng's hands, the spear danced like a dragon. He had benefited a lot from his battle with Zhao Zhongming. Recently, he had been digesting his gains through Cultivation and was seldom disturbed unless it was something important.

Zhao Zhongming, Jiang Shu... could this Jiang Shu be the same Brother Jiang I encountered?

It must be him; with his strength, defeating a genius at the bottom of the Little Dragon Tiger List with one move is indeed possible. Nonetheless, compared to Zhao Zhongming, he's still lacking.

What's lacking is not strength, but his weapon. After battling a Fourth Rank peak Mutant Beast, even its blade was damaged. To win against Zhao Zhongming will be difficult, very difficult.

However, since we're acquainted, I naturally want to go and see. To see if Zhao Zhongming has improved recently and to witness Brother Jiang's true capabilities.

"Pay close attention to this matter, and as soon as the life-and-death battle begins, be sure to inform me," he told the servant at the entrance.

Chu Xisheng continued practicing with his spear, myriad thoughts flashing through his mind.

His physical body was honed, and power burst forth from the tip of his purple-gold spear!

CRACK!

The air exploded with a boom.

In the courtyard, the leaves that had been continuously falling due to the spear's movements were instantly obliterated, turning into dust in the wind.

Tianqing County City, being very close to the Prefecture City, meant it took only three short days for the huge ship carrying Jiang Shu to sight the outline of the Prefecture City in the distance.

Unlike before, all cargo on this massive ship had been cleared out; it was now packed densely with thousands of Martial Artists.

A challenge from a genius on the Little Dragon Tiger List was a rare sight in the County City, something seen only a few times a year.

This time, they all wanted to follow Jiang Shu to witness for themselves who was stronger: Jiang Shu or the twenty-second-ranked Zhao Zhongming!

After several days of recovery, Ouyang Jun had returned to his handsome demeanor. That palm strike from Jiang Shu felt like it had vented all his pent-up frustration.

Was Tang Yujian so arrogant? Wasn't he also pinned to the ground like a dog, unable to move! I only lost by a slight margin! If we had truly fought to the bitter end, even if I couldn't win, I could have escaped. But Tang Yujian, facing Jiang Shu, would likely be instantly killed!

He looked at Jiang Shu on the deck and couldn't help but sigh. Who would have thought that he and Tang Yujian, two geniuses from the Little Dragon Tiger List, would both become stepping stones for this person, mere backdrops.

Behind him, some Martial Artists whispered among themselves. Many of them hadn't even reached the Blood Exchange Realm and had no idea of the strength of geniuses on the Little Dragon Tiger List, so they were all speculating based on their own limited understanding.

In Tianqing County City, Vice-Chairman Jiang of the Danxia chamber of commerce listened to the various discussions, shook his head, and couldn't help but walk over to Jiang Shu, whispering, "Are you confident about this trip, Young Master Jiang? Since news of your arrival was spread in advance, Zhao Zhongming will definitely be prepared. Perhaps even the Great Elder's faction will provide some Martial Arts resources."

They were on the giant ship, still unaware of the news about the life-and-death battle in the Prefecture City.

They just assumed it was an ordinary duel.

So, while Vice-Chairman Jiang was concerned, he wasn't overly anxious.

After all, Jiang Shu's ability to ascend to eighty-first place on the Little Dragon Tiger List in a single stroke was proof enough of his strength.

Their chamber president's faction had welcomed another true genius.

"Who can be absolutely certain before a fight? Anyway, I don't expect to be defeated," Jiang Shu replied, shaking his head.

Tang Yujian and Ouyang Jun are still too weak. I can't use them to accurately gauge Zhao Zhongming's strength.

However, no matter how strong Zhao Zhongming might be, he probably can't withstand my Small Five Elements Saber Formation.

The Danxia chamber of commerce might give Zhao Zhongming countless trump cards, but as long as he doesn't have a Treasure, I will undoubtedly win.