Chapter 701 Glowing Bow

Tang Yuan proposed a martial duel.

His words caused Hai Xunyi’s expression to turn cold.

If it came to a martial duel, he was confident he could defeat Jiang Chen, Tang Yuan, and even Ao Xi. But when it came to Tian Ci, with his current strength, he was no match for him.

Although he could certainly put up a fight against Tian Ci, the final result would surely be defeat.

“Tang Yuan, what is the meaning of this?”

He glared angrily at Tang Yuan.

Tang Yuan sneered, “Hai Xunyi, are you afraid to fight?”

“Who are you afraid of? Ao Xi? Or is it Tian Ci?”

Since he couldn’t get the representative position himself, Tang Yuan decided to just ruin Hai Xunyi’s chances.

Just as expected, Hai Xunyi’s eyes flew wide with rage, but there was nothing he could do.

If they were to fight now, he really might not have the advantage.

If they didn’t fight, given Ao Xi’s and Tian Ci’s personalities, they would never contend for the position. As for Jiang Chen, forget it. He didn’t even consider Jiang Chen a threat, even if he had just had a breakthrough in his Cultivation.

“Hmph. You think I’m afraid?”

“What a joke. A fight it is, then.”

As he spoke, he looked toward Ao Xi and Tian Ci.

Ao Xi said nonchalantly, “I have no objection.”

Tian Ci simply commented, “Let’s do it that way. It’s fair. The most capable person should have it.”

Seeing that no one objected, Hai Xunyi didn’t even spare Jiang Chen a glance.

“Fine. In that case, let’s start right away.”

Everyone had unanimously decided, and no one paid Jiang Chen any mind.

Jiang Chen sat there, his expression calm, as if he were a mere spectator.

He wasn’t one to argue over such empty titles to begin with, and now that he was being ignored, he couldn’t be bothered to care.

But as he sat there, someone just had to take issue with him.

Tang Yuan suddenly let out a sly laugh.

“Heh, in that case, I, Tang Yuan, will make the first move.”

“Jiang Chen, let’s have a little spar, you and I.”

He stepped forward, looking at Jiang Chen mockingly, a playful smirk on his face.

In his eyes, Jiang Chen was the weakest one present.

That was why he challenged Jiang Chen first.

Hai Xunyi said scornfully, “The only one you can bully is someone like Jiang Chen.”

“Then again, I’m worried you won’t even be able to beat him.”

Hearing Hai Xunyi’s taunt, Tang Yuan was instantly annoyed.

He shouted, “Are you saying I can’t beat him?”

“Heh, if that’s what you think, then I, Tang Yuan, will defeat him within three moves for all of you to see.”

“After I defeat him, I’ll take you on.”

With that, Tang Yuan strode before Jiang Chen.

He gave Jiang Chen a dismissive beckoning gesture.

“Come on, kid. I’m really curious to see what you’re capable of.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t just bully you. I’ll… torture you.”

“HAHAHAHA…”

Tang Yuan let out a peel of boisterous laughter.

He looked at Jiang Chen with contempt, his eyes filled with disdain.

The others all watched as if it were a joke.

This was also a moment for the Five Nations to display their strength. Each person represented their respective Kingdom. A loss meant a loss of fame and honor.

Jiang Chen now represented the Fire Sparrow Kingdom. If he lost, it would mean the Fire Sparrow Kingdom was weak—a great loss of face.

He looked up slightly, his gaze meeting Tang Yuan’s.

Jiang Chen slowly rose to his feet.

He was not one to shy away from trouble. Now that he had been challenged, how could Jiang Chen possibly back down?

“Torture me? Heh, sure. I love it when people torture me.”

Jiang Chen took a step forward, appearing in front of Tang Yuan.

The two stood three meters apart.

Tang Yuan wore a sneer, his expression arrogant, looking as though victory was already in his grasp.

Jiang Chen, on the other hand, appeared indifferent. It was as if he wasn’t facing an opponent, but rather looking at a passerby on the street.

“I didn’t expect you to have some guts.”

“Heh.”

Tang Yuan chuckled, then suddenly, without warning, he attacked.

His speed was incredible.

The last time at Chenxi Pavilion, Jiang Chen had held a slight advantage. ‘Thinking back,’ he mused, ‘I wasn’t using my full strength, but Jiang Chen definitely was.’

‘That’s why I was at a disadvantage.’

This time, however, Tang Yuan had no intention of holding back. He was going all out.

“Die!”

The two were already close, and Tang Yuan was lightning-fast.

Once again, he formed his hand into a claw and thrust it viciously toward Jiang Chen’s heart.

At that same moment, Jiang Chen also made his move.

He simply threw a punch to meet Tang Yuan’s claw.

Both men clashed with their bare hands.

BOOM!

In the next instant, fist and claw collided violently.

The entire fifth floor shook violently from the impact.

STOMP, STOMP, STOMP…

After the impact, Jiang Chen stood his ground, unmoving, while Tang Yuan’s body was sent stumbling backward uncontrollably.

He took seven or eight steps back before slowly coming to a halt.

The room fell completely silent.

Hai Xunyi, Ao Xi, and Tian Ci all stared at Jiang Chen in astonishment. He had actually sent Tang Yuan flying back such a great distance with a single punch.

“Heh, it seems we’ve underestimated him,”

Ao Xi suddenly let out a soft chuckle.

Clearly, Jiang Chen’s performance was far beyond their expectations.

Before, Jiang Chen’s Cultivation was only at the Martial Arts Sect Second Heaven, so they had looked down on him.

Even after his Cultivation suddenly broke through to the Martial Arts Sect Third Heaven, they still paid him no mind.

But now, Jiang Chen had knocked Tang Yuan back with a single punch—in just one move.

The gap between them was obvious.

Tang Yuan was no match for Jiang Chen.

Even Tian Ci was slightly surprised. He gave Jiang Chen a deep look but said nothing.

Only Tang Yuan was left with a face full of disbelief.

His eyes were wide with shock.

“This…”

‘This must be a dream, an illusion!’ He had actually been put at a disadvantage again.

‘This time I went all out, using my full Cultivation Power, and I was still knocked back by Jiang Chen!’

The more Tang Yuan thought about it, the more humiliated he felt.

Originally, they had all thought Jiang Chen was the weakest, the one at the very bottom.

But Jiang Chen had suddenly turned the tables and knocked him back. This made one fact painfully clear: Jiang Chen was a cut above him.

He, Tang Yuan, had become the weakest one among the five.

Humiliation. A great humiliation.

“Hmph. I haven’t lost yet.”

“Don’t get too cocky.”

After steadying himself, Tang Yuan composed himself, his mind stabilizing as a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

He was unwilling to accept defeat at Jiang Chen’s hands.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Tang Yuan let out a low roar. “Behold my Magical Treasure!”

A yellow bow appeared in his hands.

In that instant, the bow in Tang Yuan’s hands began to radiate the aura of a Top-Grade Treasure Artifact, an incredibly intimidating presence.

Even Hai Xunyi and Ao Xi’s eyes widened in shock.

“A Top-Grade Treasure Artifact, the Glowing Bow.”

“I can’t believe Tang Yuan brought the Glowing Bow with him.”

The Glowing Bow was a Top-Grade Treasure Artifact of immense power.

It was famous throughout the Five Nations Alliance.

It was normally in the hands of the Sovereign of Tang Country; no one expected it to have been given to Tang Yuan.

This was a clear sign that the Sovereign of Tang Country intended to pass the throne to Tang Yuan.

Holding the Glowing Bow, the aura around Tang Yuan instantly surged.

Bathed in yellow light, he looked like a god walking the earth, his might unparalleled in that moment.

Then, Tang Yuan roared, “Kid, face your death!”

“This next move is my most powerful technique!”