“Let me see how much you've improved!” Liu Zhi sneered, leaping into the air like a graceful ape, landing lightly on the arena.

This impressive display immediately earned applause from the crowd.

Tang Yan smiled slightly, giving his grandfather a reassuring look before leisurely walking up to the arena.

“Fists and kicks have no eyes. If there are casualties during the battle, it’s a common occurrence. I hope Young Master Tang is mentally prepared!” A killing intent flashed in Liu Zhi's eyes. This time, he not only wanted to avenge his previous defeat but also eliminate any future threats!

“Stop wasting time! Can we start now?” Tang Yan asked impatiently.

“Want to die sooner? Just say it!” Liu Zhi snorted coldly.

Lord Lin raised his hand, signaling the start of the match. Tang Yan, unwilling to waste time, swiftly charged forward.

The crowd watched in confusion. Tang Yan’s aura seemed to be at the same level as before, the Yellow Rank, Sixth Level. Could he really defeat Liu Zhi?

Having suffered once before, Liu Zhi immediately unleashed the power of the Yellow Rank, Ninth Level.

As Tang Yan rushed towards him, Liu Zhi’s eyes flashed with cruelty.

Yellow Rank, Sixth Level—let’s see if you can survive this time!

Tang Yan threw a punch, and Liu Zhi did the same, ready to meet it head-on.

Just as their fists were about to collide, Tang Yan suddenly changed the trajectory of his punch, targeting the inside of Liu Zhi's elbow.

Liu Zhi was caught off guard. How could this guy change the path of his punch so smoothly?

In a rush, Liu Zhi tried to block, but his hurried defense only carried 70% of his full strength. The first exchange showed that even with Yellow Rank, Ninth Level, Liu Zhi didn’t have the upper hand!

Without pausing, Tang Yan continued his attack, not hesitating to fight at close range, even against someone stronger than him.

Another lightning-fast punch was thrown, and this time Liu Zhi was more cautious, using Yellow Rank, Eighth Level, in defense, ready for Tang Yan to switch tactics again.

Sure enough, as their fists were about to collide again, Tang Yan adjusted the trajectory of his punch once more.

“Bang! Bang! Bang!” The sound of fists clashing echoed, and the crowd could hardly keep up with the speed of the fight. It was an exciting match!

Tang Yan’s performance continued to astonish everyone. Although he was able to hold his ground against Liu Zhi, no one believed he could win. After all, the gap between Yellow Rank, Sixth Level, and Ninth Level was like a chasm. Sooner or later, Tang Yan would lose.

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Lord Lin thought the same way, but soon, he squinted his eyes, and a flash of light flickered in them.

Although Tang Yan was only at the Yellow Rank, Sixth Level, he didn’t seem to struggle against Liu Zhi. In fact, Lord Lin felt an unexpected ease from watching Tang Yan.

When this thought crossed his mind, Lord Lin was shocked. He checked again and again, and soon, waves of shock surged in his heart.

Tang Yan had been maintaining a relaxed state throughout the fight. There wasn’t the slightest sign of tension.

For a Yellow Rank, Sixth Level fighter to hold his own against a Yellow Rank, Ninth Level fighter with such ease was extraordinary.

After exchanging blows for a while, Liu Zhi's anger intensified.

This guy’s attacks were too fast, and each of his moves flowed together smoothly, almost as if he were cheating. Fighting up close, Liu Zhi found it difficult to use his full martial skills.

He had used the Yellow Rank, Ninth Level, but was still struggling!

If this continued, he might lose all face in Yun City!

“Ah!” With a roar, Liu Zhi’s aura suddenly changed!

A strong and domineering aura burst from Liu Zhi’s body.

“Profound Rank!” Some people gasped.

The crowd looked at the Liu family with a newfound wariness.

As expected of the leading family in Yun City, their heirs were unparalleled. In time, it seemed that Yun City would truly become the Liu family's domain.

“Now Tang Yan is really going to lose,” murmured the crowd, sighing.

At first, seeing Tang Yan holding his ground against Liu Zhi with his Yellow Rank, Sixth Level, they had felt hopeful. But now, with Liu Zhi unleashing his true strength, all hope seemed lost.

The difference between the Yellow Rank and the Profound Rank was immense. The gap was simply too wide.

Tang Yan narrowed his eyes, staring at Liu Zhi’s murderous intent. “You’ve reached the Profound Rank, huh? This is a bit troublesome. Let me try using the Yellow Rank, Seventh Level, and my Mountain Crushing Fist to see if I can break your defense!”

“What?!” The crowd gasped.

Everyone turned to look, and to their surprise, Tang Yan’s aura had also shifted.

“Yellow Rank, Seventh Level!” The crowd was momentarily stunned before many shook their heads, still not believing Tang Yan had any chance to win.

“Yellow Rank, Seventh Level? Still too weak!” Liu Zhi sneered, launching a punch at Tang Yan.

There was nothing flashy about his move; it was all raw power and speed from his higher rank.

As Liu Zhi’s lightning-fast punch approached, Tang Yan’s Phantom Step activated, allowing him to retreat a step and then unleash his Mountain Crushing Fist with full force.

“Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang—”

Tang Yan moved swiftly, his body twisting in a rapid series of strikes, building incredible momentum. As his fifth punch came crashing down, a tremendous force shot towards Liu Zhi.

“Impressive!” The crowd stared in shock, unable to believe the power behind Tang Yan’s moves.

Could a Yellow Rank, Seventh Level fighter really produce this level of strength?

“Profound Rank, low-tier martial arts?” Lord Lin exclaimed in surprise. How did Tang Yan learn such high-level techniques so quickly?

If Lord Lin knew that Tang Yan still had the sixth and seventh punches to follow, he would be even more stunned.

The moment Tang Yan unleashed this attack, everyone’s expression changed.

The force of his punch grew with each strike, making the crowd realize that Tang Yan’s martial technique was no ordinary one.

“Boom!”

A tremendous explosion of sound echoed, the air swirling around the arena.

The power of a Profound Rank fighter’s punch was indeed formidable.

Although Tang Yan’s fifth punch was powerful, those with a keen eye could see that he had fallen into a disadvantage with this strike.

“Let’s see if you can handle another one!” Liu Zhi declared, his eyes gleaming with arrogance. He gathered his true energy and poured it into his next punch, unleashing even greater force and pressure.

“Tang Yan is going to lose for sure,” many spectators sighed.

Tang Yan’s strength was impressive, and had he been in the regular selection process, qualifying for the East Region Tournament wouldn’t have been difficult for him.

But Liu Zhi’s next strike was far beyond what a Yellow Rank, Seventh Level could withstand.

If Tang Yan took another hit like that, he might be out of the competition altogether.

“Boom!”

As the crowd braced for the worst, Tang Yan’s aura surged once again, increasing with a powerful boost!