Chapter 1 Repercussions

Lei Bao’s punch stunned the entire venue.

A moment later, cheers and admiring sighs filled the hall.

The punch made the force-measuring machine look like it had been hit by a small car. Especially the dented steel plate – if that hit a person, it would be disastrous.

“Instructor Chen, is this the power of anjin (hidden force)?” Zhao Jianhua asked, seeing such destructive force for the first time.

“No.” Chen Wu smiled wryly and shook his head, explaining, “I said before, anjin techniques are very taxing on the body and are not used lightly, even in combat. Lei Bao’s punch didn’t use anjin; it was just normal force. That’s why I’m so shocked.”

Chen Wu was considered a martial arts prodigy in Jin Hai City. His strongest strike was only 453kg. Compared to Lei Bao, a martial arts genius who could reach 656kg without using anjin, the difference was vast.

“Little brother Shi Feng is in trouble now.” Chen Wu watched Lei Bao warily, his expression grave. “Master Lei Bao is known for not holding back. When I went to him for guidance, he broke three of my ribs and I was hospitalized for a month. Now he’s even stronger. If little brother Shi Feng isn’t careful, he could be bedridden for half a year, maybe even suffer lasting damage.”

Hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi became even more anxious, wanting to intervene but feeling helpless.

Both were martial arts masters, and since the agreement had been made and the audience invited, there was no turning back.

Shi Feng’s normal punching force was only 400kg. Even with anjin, it would only be on par with Lei Bao, but the consumption of anjin was immense.

Lei Bao, on the other hand, possessed a thousand kilograms of force in every movement, which could be sustained. Shi Feng’s chances of winning were slim...

Even Xiao Yu hadn’t expected such a large gap between the two.

Had she known, this competition would have been unnecessary.

“It seems I’ll just have to compensate Shi Feng afterward.” Xiao Yu had not imagined Lei Bao to be so powerful. With Lei Bao’s addition, the Beidou Fitness Center would definitely become a top-tier fitness center nationwide. As for Shi Feng, although a young genius, he was still far from being a powerhouse. Still, she needed to maintain a good relationship with him.

On the stage, Lei Bao looked at the damaged force-measuring machine, satisfied with his handiwork. His cold gaze then swept over Shi Feng.

“You’re not bad. At such a young age, you’ve not only mastered anjin, but you can also remain calm in the face of my power. You definitely have a bright future. If it weren’t for my determination to become the head instructor of Beidou, I wouldn’t mind letting you win this match.” Although Lei Bao’s voice wasn’t loud, it was exceptionally clear, and his domineering aura was on full display, causing others to feel compelled to submit. “I’ve always appreciated martial arts geniuses. I won’t bully you. If you can withstand ten moves from me without losing, you win.”

Hearing Lei Bao’s words, the audience couldn’t help but admire his magnanimity.

“What if I lose?” Shi Feng asked calmly, unmoved.

“You’re indeed clever.” Lei Bao smiled. “If you lose, become my disciple, and I’ll teach you everything I know. You’ll definitely surpass me in the future. It’s a worthwhile deal, isn’t it?”

Before the duel, Lei Bao had inquired about Shi Feng, learning that he didn’t have a master and was self-taught, a true genius.

Martial artists are picky about disciples because they are future successors. Weak disciples would tarnish their reputation, so they must be carefully selected. A young expert like Shi Feng, who had already learned anjin, was naturally someone he wanted to take under his wing.

Chen Wu had been tempted before, but Shi Feng’s strength was already on par with his, so he dismissed the idea.

Lei Bao was different; he was far more powerful than Shi Feng, naturally qualified to be a master.

The crowd was astonished by Lei Bao’s words.

Master Lei Bao wanted to take on a personal disciple!

Many in the audience were envious. Lei Bao was clearly a top martial arts master with a high chance of becoming a grandmaster. Countless people wanted to become a grandmaster’s personal disciple, and this opportunity had fallen upon Shi Feng.

“Why him?” Zhang Luowei’s eyes were bloodshot with jealousy.

With a grandmaster’s careful guidance and training, one could rise to become a dragon among men, and might even contend for the world fighting championship in the future. These were monsters who had surpassed the limits of physical fitness, and countless corporations would sponsor them. The money and status they obtained were far beyond what a virtual game guild leader could achieve.

“Hahaha, so that’s your plan?” Shi Feng laughed. He could tell that Lei Bao genuinely wanted to accept him as a disciple. “Alright, I can agree to your terms, but if I win against you in twenty moves, you must also agree to do something for me. I wonder if that’s acceptable?”

The entire venue fell silent.

“Is he crazy?”

“He’s actually provoking a top master, he’s insane!”

Even the guests in the VIP box were shocked. They didn’t expect Shi Feng to be so bold.

“Hahaha, as expected of someone I’ve taken a liking to. You’ve got some guts.”

Lei Bao also laughed, growing more fond of Shi Feng. Since his debut, no one had dared to speak to him like this. He was almost 28 years old and only a step away from the grandmaster realm, but he hadn’t found a good successor. Shi Feng’s appearance had piqued his interest, so he made a special trip. Otherwise, how could a small temple like Beidou accommodate a true god like him?

Both stepped onto the stage. At the referee’s signal, the match officially began.

“Take this!”

Lei Bao charged forward like a gust of wind, reaching Shi Feng in an instant. He turned his fist, launching a banbu bengquan (half-step crushing fist), unadorned, simple, direct, and swift.

As he punched, Lei Bao’s mouth and body emitted the sounds of a tiger’s roar and thunder, as if heaven’s thunder were rolling in, striking fear into the heart.

“Hǔ bào léi yīn, jīn gǔ qí míng! (Tiger-leopard thunder sound, tendons and bones resonate!)”

Shi Feng was shocked.

Lei Bao had cultivated his body inside and out to the peak…