Zhao Baogang's arms had been tempered for over fifty years, making them as hard as iron and terrifyingly powerful. His flesh and bones had fused together, rendering them unbreakable even with steel pipes.
Lu Yang did not try to withstand Zhao Baogang's Tongbi Quan head-on. He found Zhao Baogang's fist technique novel, as he had never encountered a master of Tongbi Quan before. This style of boxing was rarely used on the battlefield and was notoriously difficult to cultivate, which meant few Tongbi Quan experts joined the fray.
However, at this banquet of deceit, Lu Yang witnessed Zhao Baogang employing his Tongbi Quan, and he naturally wanted to understand it better. For ten rounds, Lu Yang focused solely on evading, never engaging Zhao Baogang directly.
"Hmph, you little bastard, let's see how long you can keep dodging!"
Zhao Baogang spoke coldly, then launched his fists directly at Shen Yiman. He knew his feint would trap Lu Yang, as Shen Yiman was Lu Yang's girlfriend, and Lu Yang would not stand idly by.
As expected, upon seeing Zhao Baogang's move, Lu Yang became enraged and immediately moved to shield Shen Yiman, then swung his fist towards Zhao Baogang.
"Haha, kid, you're finally willing to throw a punch! Then let me cripple you!"
Zhao Baogang sneered at this, swinging his two arms like a pendulum with extraordinary force towards Lu Yang. A direct hit from these arms would result in a bloody mess and instant death, which was Zhao Baogang's pride.
However, Lu Yang had already grasped the source of Zhao Baogang's Tongbi Quan's power. It relied on channeling the entire body's force into the arms, converging all that power into the fists, and then smashing them into an object. The instantaneous force could be magnified tenfold, capable of pulverizing even the hardest materials. This was the might of Tongbi Quan.
Furthermore, Tongbi Quan had stringent requirements, favoring individuals with exceptionally long arms for maximum effectiveness. These arms were honed from childhood until the flesh and bone fused, pushing the arm's hardness to its absolute limit, maximizing both power and resilience.
If Lu Yang had only a Grandmaster's cultivation, he would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage against Zhao Baogang's fists. But Lu Yang's current cultivation had long surpassed Grandmaster, reaching the Half-step Realm. With every movement, he could harness the power of heaven and earth. Compared to a mere Zhao Baogang, even a Grandmaster of Tongbi Quan would only be fit to kneel before Lu Yang.
Lu Yang unleashed a punch, meeting Zhao Baogang's double fists. The explosive sound in the air reverberated through the entire second floor of the venue. Had the material of the second floor not been of exceptional quality, it would have likely collapsed by now.
The ordinary people nearby were sent sprawling to the ground by the impact of the fist energy. Tables and chairs flew everywhere, creating a scene of chaos.
Zhao Baogang was also sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
"How is this possible? What kind of fist technique have you cultivated, boy? Why are you so formidable that you could even defeat my Tongbi Quan?"
Zhao Baogang stared at Lu Yang in disbelief. His Tongbi Quan had been honed for over fifty years, and he considered himself exceptionally powerful. Yet, he had been sent flying by Lu Yang this time, which was a profound humiliation.
The onlookers were equally stunned.
They had assumed Zhao Baogang's attack would surely defeat Lu Yang. However, Lu Yang's strength far exceeded their expectations, having directly vanquished Zhao Baogang. Zhao Baogang's reputation was known throughout Yan Jing, and his defeat at Lu Yang's hands left those who had previously looked down on Lu Yang with shock and uncertainty.
"How can this be? Who exactly is this brat, and why is he so powerful?"
Xiao Wuji narrowed his eyes, looking at the scene in the center of the venue with disbelief. Both of the experts he had invited had been defeated by Lu Yang, leaving him with no one else to call upon.
The Lingque King was also slightly astonished. Lu Yang's abilities truly impressed him. Even the Lingque King was not entirely confident in his ability to break through Zhao Baogang's Tongbi Quan, yet Lu Yang had done so with the most direct method, effortlessly and smoothly. This forced the Lingque King to re-evaluate Lu Yang.
"Brother Zhao, let's combine forces! We're no match for this kid in a one-on-one fight!"
When Lu Yang had rushed to save Shen Yiman earlier, he had left the Overlord Spear behind and had not retrieved it. Hu Xingkai seized this opportunity to grab the Overlord Spear and shouted loudly to Zhao Baogang.
"Kill!"
Hearing Hu Xingkai's words, Zhao Baogang and Hu Xingkai immediately coordinated their attack, one to the left, one to the right, one attacking, one defending, and charged towards Lu Yang.
"Be careful!"
Shen Yiman, seeing them both attack, urgently called out to Lu Yang.
Lu Yang turned his head, his expression chilling, and charged directly towards them. The three immediately became embroiled in a chaotic battle.
Hu Xingkai's Overlord Spear lunged towards Lu Yang's body at a tricky angle, while Zhao Baogang attacked the landing spot as Lu Yang dodged the spear.
Any other expert facing the combined assault of two masters like Hu Xingkai and Zhao Baogang would likely perish within a single exchange. However, they were cautiously wary of Lu Yang, having already understood that his abilities were beyond their capacity to handle.
Lu Yang, anticipating their intentions, dodged the expected landing spot by tapping his toes and leaping into the air once more.
Seeing Lu Yang jump, Hu Xingkai's face showed a cruel smile. When dealing with the Overlord Spear, one should never raise themselves, as the spear was most effective against those in mid-air, capable of piercing them.
Lu Yang's action was akin to seeking death. However, Hu Xingkai knew Lu Yang had no choice; if he didn't jump, he would be met by Zhao Baogang's fists and sent flying again.
Hu Xingkai sneered and thrust his spear towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang responded with a cold smile and leaped a second time, landing on Hu Xingkai's Overlord Spear. Standing on the spear, he kicked towards Hu Xingkai.
Hu Xingkai's expression changed drastically, and he retreated. Just as Lu Yang's kick was about to connect with Hu Xingkai's chest, Zhao Baogang blocked it. Zhao Baogang's Tongbi Quan struck Lu Yang's foot, forcing both of them to step back several paces.
"This kid has been fighting us one after another for so long, his energy is depleted. We just need to keep wearing him down, and we can outlast him!"
Hu Xingkai said coldly, looking at Lu Yang.