Chapter 0559: WaveSeizing Mystic Palm

Chapter 0559 Wave-Seizing Mystic Palm

As soon as Qin Yun arrived, Liu Chongsheng was immediately informed and rushed out to confront him.

Soon after, Ke Mingjiang from another tent, along with Jian Mang and several other disciples, also stepped out.

During these days, Liu Chongsheng had become a laughingstock—something he found completely unacceptable.

Had he lost to a peer like Ke Mingjiang, he might have taken it better.

But instead, he was defeated by a nobody from nowhere at the Ninth Layer Martial Path and even suffered three stinging slaps to the face.

Though the slap challenge had been his own idea, he was the one who ended up humiliated, leaving him festering with resentment.

Qin Yun watched Liu Chongsheng approach with a calm smile.

Ke Mingjiang, who still hadn’t recovered from his earlier injuries, was clearly weakened.

Everyone knew Ke Mingjiang was wounded, which had clearly weakened him. Some suspected Liu Chongsheng might seize this opportunity to get his revenge.

Back at the mansion entrance, Qin Yun had been under Ke Mingjiang’s protection, keeping Liu Chongsheng in check.

But now, with Ke Mingjiang severely injured, he couldn’t stand against Liu Chongsheng.

"Yun Daren, you’ve been the talk of the town these past few days—everywhere is abuzz with tales of your heroics!"

Liu Chongsheng’s smile was tight-lipped and hollow, his voice dripping with icy menace.

"It was only because Young Master Liu went easy on me that I won that match," Qin Yun replied with a faint smile.

To Liu Chongsheng, these words were like nails on a chalkboard, laced with sarcasm.

"Liu Chongsheng, what’s your game? The exit is right here, and outside are elders from various sects!"

Ke Mingjiang was also worried Liu Chongsheng might act recklessly.

After all, Liu Chongsheng was a bully who couldn’t swallow his pride—such humiliation wouldn’t be left unavenged.

Liu Chongsheng glanced at the energy barrier. If he left now, he would miss his last chance.

Once Qin Yun became an outer disciple of the Immortal Armament City, it would be much harder to strike.

If he didn’t settle the score here, this humiliation would dog him for years as a lasting disgrace.

Qin Yun also detected a glint of killing intent and resolve in Liu Chongsheng’s eyes and steeled himself on the sly.

Currently, he was decked out in Dao Artifact armor.

Coupled with his formidable Sky Lion Mystic Body, even a surprise attack wouldn’t do him serious harm.

"Yun Daren, let’s leave together!" Reading the tension, Ke Mingjiang grabbed Qin Yun and rushed toward the energy barrier.

But Liu Chongsheng suddenly blinked into their path, blocking them.

"You're not leaving!" Liu Chongsheng snapped.

"What gives you the right to stop us?" Ke Mingjiang shot back icily.

"This bastard pulled some dirty tricks during our match, and I just remembered it now. There's no way I'm letting him walk away!"

Liu Chongsheng whipped out his sword and pointed it at Qin Yun: "Some Ninth Layer Martial Path punk who beats three Spirit Martial Realm masters in arm wrestling? That's straight-up impossible!"

"So, he must have used some cheap trick. This is cheating! Hand back those Celestial Beast bones we lost!"

Liu Chongsheng never owned those Celestial Beast bones—they belonged to other Medicine Immortal Valley disciples.

Losing so many had already caused discontent among many disciples, though no one spoke up.

If he couldn't reclaim those bones, his prestige in the Medicine Immortal Valley would surely decline.

Liu Chongsheng was convinced that the squad from Canghuo Immortal Mountain had been wiped out completely. Though he'd lost a group of strong allies, he didn't sweat it because there were still other Canghuo Immortal Mountain disciples here.

Ke Mingjiang was injured, and some squads from Immortal Armament City hadn't returned yet.

In this place, the strongest force now belonged to his Medicine Immortal Valley.

Ke Mingjiang barked a laugh, "Liu Chongsheng, you've got no shame! If you accuse Daren Yun of cheating, better bring proof. Who's gonna believe your word?"

"Three of our Medicine Immortal Valley disciples arm-wrestled him, and all of us suddenly felt weak after smelling a strange fragrance. Clearly, he poisoned us!"

As Liu Chongsheng spoke, the other two who had competed with Qin Yun spoke up, confirming his claim.

"They're all your people, and you've clearly coordinated your stories. This proves nothing!" Ke Mingjiang scoffed.

"I don't care! The fact is, we got played—Daren Yun must have cheated!" Liu Chongsheng bellowed. "Just hand over the 200,000 jin of Celestial Beast bones, and we'll call it even!"

"Otherwise, if we take this to the elders outside, that poison-cheat will surely die!"

"You think I'm scared?" Ke Mingjiang laughed loudly. "Then let’s go outside!"

Liu Chongsheng stood his ground, refusing to let them leave.

"Ke Mingjiang, we're both Spirit Martial Realm masters. Losing an arm-wrestling match to a mere Ninth Layer Martial Path guy makes zero sense. I got played too, and was slapped three times!"

"My reputation has suffered greatly because of this. To defend my honor, I'm ready to die over this!"

Liu Chongsheng seemed determined for a fight to the death.

"For my reputation, I'm willing to stake everything in a life-or-death battle!" Liu Chongsheng spat. "Will you resolve this peacefully, or with bloodshed?"

"Bring it on!" Qin Yun showed no fear.

Ke Mingjiang saw right through Liu Chongsheng's scheme.

If a real fight broke out, regardless of the outcome, Ke Mingjiang and his group would suffer losses.

If they won, Liu Chongsheng and his men would die, and the Medicine Immortal Valley would surely come after them afterward.

Even if Immortal Armament City could protect them, they would still catch hell upon returning.

"Even if we settle this peacefully, the terms must not be excessive!"

After careful consideration, Ke Mingjiang decided to choose a safer way out to resolve the matter.

Liu Chongsheng showed a faint smile on his face: "My request isn't excessive either—a rematch, 50,000 jin [approx. 25 tons] of Celestial Beast bones per round! This time, no more of this arm-wrestling nonsense; we'll fight directly!"

The Demonmoon Island group went back and thought it over carefully. If they didn’t compete in arm wrestling, they might not have lost so badly.

They were all very confident in their fighting skills.

"Alright, who’s stepping up for you?" Ke Mingjiang's injuries weren’t fully healed, but he still accepted this method to resolve the issue.

Qin Yun seethed inwardly. If it were up to him, he would have just thrown down with Liu Chongsheng’s crew then and there, without any fear.

But Ke Mingjiang was injured and was overthinking it.

"I'll fight!" Liu Chongsheng said with a cocky grin. "Ke Mingjiang, who will you send out?"

The onlookers were on the edge of their seats.

Soon, they would witness Liu Chongsheng in battle.

Qin Yun believed he still had a chance to win against Liu Chongsheng, provided Liu Chongsheng didn’t cheat.

"I'll do it!"

Ke Mingjiang was much older than Liu Chongsheng and believed that even injured, he could defeat the younger man.

"Can we use weapons?" Qin Yun asked.

"Of course not!" Liu Chongsheng snorted. "If weapons were allowed, your Immortal Armament City would wipe the floor with us!"

Ke Mingjiang said, "Relax—I’ve got this!"

Qin Yun shot a look at Jian Mang. He thought even sending Jian Mang might be enough to defeat Liu Chongsheng.

Liu Chongsheng laughed loudly. "As expected of Ke Mingjiang—so confident!"

The crowd quickly scrambled to clear a wide berth.

Nearby tents were also packed up.

Qin Yun floated midair, scanning the surroundings for traces of the female disciples from Demonmoon Island, checking if Xiao Yuelan’s crew was around.

The female disciples of Demonmoon Island were quite strong overall. If they were present, Qin Yun could breathe easier.

After searching for a while, he didn’t see Xiao Yuelan or the others. They’d probably booked it already.

With Grandma Qilin and Bai Xiaolu—the two Celestial Beasts—it was best they got out fast.

"Begin!"

As soon as Liu Chongsheng shouted, his body blitzed toward Ke Mingjiang, bursting into violent amethyst-gold fire.

Surprisingly, his flames contained threads of glowing sigils!

They were totem flames!

"This bastard has a fire totem!" Ling Yuner muttered, impressed despite herself. "He really does have real chops. Might even be packing a Fire Mystic Body!"

"What about Ke Mingjiang?" Qin Yun asked.

"Ke Mingjiang’s martial soul should be the River-and-Lake Soul, a powerful mythic-tier martial soul. If played right, it should be able to counter fire!"

Hearing Ling Yuner's words, Qin Yun felt somewhat reassured.

As Liu Chongsheng approached, he unleashed a flurry of blazing palm strikes.

Each strike sent forth scorching heatwaves, spreading through the surroundings and startling the onlookers.

Ke Mingjiang countered with punches, each carrying an overwhelming martial force, like surging rivers, evoking a sense of raging tidal force.

In terms of momentum, Ke Mingjiang outmatched Liu Chongsheng.

However, Qin Yun also noticed something amiss!

Though Ke Mingjiang's momentum appeared strong, it was running out of steam.

"His injuries haven't fully healed—all because of those bastards from Canghuo Immortal Mountain!" Qin Yun cursed inwardly.

After a short while, judging from their exchange, Liu Chongsheng, though suppressed, defended with calm precision.

Meanwhile, Ke Mingjiang's punches began to seem unsteady.

"Ke Mingjiang, I always knew you weren't as strong as me. You're bound to lose!"

Liu Chongsheng crowed triumphantly as the flames bursting from his palms suddenly intensified.

His hands transformed into two enormous Purple Gold Flame palms.

The flames of these palms were densely covered with mystic sigils!

"Liu Chongsheng has only been in Medicine Fairy Valley for a short time, yet he's already mastered the WaveSeizing Mystic Palm to this level!"

"The WaveSeizing Mystic Palm is a powerful Arcane Art—it allows the martial soul to manifest as a pair of giant palms, boosting their power!"

"Ke Mingjiang's martial soul should be the Legendary Great River Martial Soul, a water-attribute soul capable of releasing water to counter Liu Chongsheng's flames!"

"But Liu Chongsheng's WaveSeizing Mystic Palm is crafted to overwhelm water—it's deeply mysterious and formidable!"

Listening to the crowd's discussions, Qin Yun grew even more concerned.

Suddenly, Liu Chongsheng's palm strikes sped up alarmingly!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Each massive palm strike unleashed a blazing tempest so fierce that it turned watery waves to steam.