According to Guo Hanxiong's plan.
Tianying Martial Hall's strongest, Yunying, had already been worn down by him using the inferior horses of the martial hall disciples.
Therefore, on the Tianying Martial Hall's side, only Zhang Yang and Yun Fang were left capable of fighting.
The rest were crippled and had no possibility of even entering the arena.
As long as Guo Hanxiong dealt with Zhang Yang, victory would essentially be decided.
While Zhang Yang was fighting just now, Guo Hanxiong had been secretly observing and had already gauged Zhang Yang's strength.
Early stage of Zhenyuan Realm!
This strength, while formidable for their age, was nothing compared to Guo Hanxiong.
Once Zhang Yang lost, Guo Hanxiong would then have his late-stage Yin Yuan Realm disciples fight and take down Yun Fang, who was in the early stage of Yin Yuan Realm.
In a best-of-three match, they would win two rounds!
Tianxiong Martial Hall would still be the victor.
The plan was perfect.
It could be said that Guo Hanxiong had accounted for everything.
But...
He had miscalculated Zhang Yang alone!
Seeing Yunying approach, Zhang Yang couldn't help but pat his shoulder to console him.
"Hall Master, there's no need to be angry. Leave Guo Hanxiong to me. I will avenge Tianying Martial Hall."
After speaking.
Zhang Yang leaped onto the arena and gave Guo Hanxiong the middle finger.
"Besides you, Tianxiong Martial Hall has no one worth mentioning. Come up yourself."
"Kid, you're quite arrogant. But do you think I'll go easy on you like I did when you were at Tianying Martial Hall?" Guo Hanxiong said with a cold face as he leaped onto the arena.
With a boom.
Guo Hanxiong unleashed all his internal Yuan Qi, his terrifying aura enveloping the entire martial arts arena.
This vast and potent Yuan Qi.
It was already infinitely close to the late stage of Zhenyuan Realm, clearly just a step away from breaking through.
"Will you surrender voluntarily? Or should I cripple you first, and then you surrender?" Guo Hanxiong asked with a smile.
Zhang Yang sneered dismissively, "Heh, all flash and no substance. Your realm is not worthy of me surrendering. Truly ignorant."
With that said.
Zhang Yang's internal aura also erupted.
Instantly, a wisp of golden dragon qi diffused out, causing Guo Hanxiong's Yuan Qi to scatter on the spot in shock!
And this.
Was merely the beginning.
The next moment, Zhang Yang leaped up and instantly appeared before Guo Hanxiong.
"Cripple you, you say? Very well, let me cripple you!" Zhang Yang shouted.
The crowd only saw a blur of movement.
Before they could even see what happened, they heard a cracking sound.
Guo Hanxiong's arm was snapped by Zhang Yang on the spot!
Then, several more bone-cracking sounds followed.
Crack!
Crack crack!
Guo Hanxiong's limbs were all broken!
All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
Hiss~
In an instant.
Whether it was from Tianying Martial Hall or Tianxiong Martial Hall, everyone gasped in shock!
Their gazes towards Zhang Yang were filled with astonishment!
No one had expected that Guo Hanxiong wouldn't even have the chance to retaliate in front of Zhang Yang!
"My heavens, it turns out Senior wasn't bragging when he was at the martial hall. He really can deal with Guo Hanxiong!" Wang Yong exclaimed in surprise.
"Monster! He's truly a monster! How can he be so strong!" Yun Fang also marveled.
"This strength is at least late stage Zhenyuan Realm, perhaps even peak realm!" Yunying also looked on with reverence.
At this moment.
The strength Zhang Yang displayed exceeded everyone's expectations, but it was within Yunying's expectations.
He knew Zhang Yang wanted to enter the upper echelon, and if he wanted to attract the attention of the upper echelon during the martial arts tournament, he had to display something extraordinary, otherwise, he wouldn't catch their eye!
"Impossible! How can you be so strong! Who are you! Your strength has already surpassed Yunying's, you absolutely cannot be his disciple!" Guo Hanxiong shouted, his face contorted in pain.
With his limbs broken, fear filled his heart.
"Who says a disciple can't surpass their master? Do you think everyone is as useless as your Tianxiong Martial Hall? Resorting to schemes even for a challenge!" Zhang Yang said dismissively.
"Guo Hanxiong, if you had fought my master just now, perhaps you wouldn't be in such a pathetic state. But since you encountered me, then I apologize!"
With that said.
A wisp of dragon qi emerged from Zhang Yang's fingertip and directly struck Guo Hanxiong's abdomen!
Boom!
Instantly, Guo Hanxiong's Yuan Qi hub was shattered into pieces, and he fainted from the pain.
Then, Zhang Yang contemptuously kicked Guo Hanxiong off the stage and glared at the people from Tianxiong Martial Hall, threatening them.
"After the martial arts competition ends, I will personally go to Tianxiong Martial Hall to challenge you. If I see any of you still there, your fate will be no better than Guo Hanxiong's!"
This!
The disciples of Tianxiong Martial Hall's faces all changed drastically upon hearing this.
Zhang Yang's threat was not just empty words, and it instilled fear in them!
Instantly.
The people from Tianxiong Martial Hall picked up Guo Hanxiong and fled in all directions!
If the giant ship where the competition was taking place wasn't at sea, they would have left early!
The referee of the arena saw this and directly announced that Tianying Martial Hall had advanced to the next round of the martial arts tournament.
"Yay!"
On the Tianying Martial Hall's side, someone shouted first, and the rest followed with cheers.
"Guo Hanxiong finally got his comeuppance, that's great!"
"Tianxiong Martial Hall is finished, and our Tianying Martial Hall has finally avenged its grievances! This is simply wonderful!"
"..."
For the past year.
The people of Tianying Martial Hall had been severely oppressed by Guo Hanxiong.
Coupled with Guo Hanxiong's deceitful avoidance of Yunying's challenge just now.
They had thought that revenge was hopeless today.
Who would have thought.
Zhang Yang would give them such a surprise.
Everyone immediately rushed towards Zhang Yang, thanking him repeatedly.
Zhang Yang, however, just chuckled and joined their cheers.
This scene.
Was witnessed by the people sitting next to Zhu Tai on the main viewing platform of the martial arts tournament.
"This young man has good talent, reaching the late stage of Zhenyuan Realm at such a young age! This might not even be his limit."
"What's the point of just the realm? Zhenyuan Realm is nothing in our eyes."
"What I value more is the aura he released just now. That aura is particularly unique. It seems familiar, but I can't recall where I've seen it."
"Haha, this year's martial arts tournament has indeed discovered quite a few good prospects. None of you snatch him from me later, I've claimed this person from Tianying Martial Hall."
"Claimed? We'll compete for him based on our own abilities. If necessary, we can even have a match!"
"..."
The martial arts tournament was nearing its end.
The sixty teams had all found their opponents, and the thirty strong contestants were about to be decided.
This also caused Zhu Tai and the others to become excited.
Although they belonged to the same organization, there was competition within the organization.
Therefore, if there were good prospects, they would naturally want to contend for them.
The only one who remained silent was Zhu Tai.
His gaze was fixed on Zhang Yang, as if trying to see through him, but he found that Zhang Yang was always shrouded in a veil of mystery.
"This young man is interesting. I'd like to see who you truly are!"