106: Yan Chen

Everyone's eyes widened, watching the scene in disbelief.

Fierce, who was at the Perfection of the Flesh Refining Realm and a Personal Disciple of the Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall's master, had actually been forced back by a single palm strike from this youth who seemingly was only at the Middle Stage of the Flesh Refining Realm, his wrist bone shattered?

How could this be possible?!

Several Disciples of the Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall stood frozen in place, unable to react for a long while.

Zhao Linger and Zhao Feier were also stunned. Although they knew Chen Linsheng was strong, they hadn't expected him to be this powerful—one move, just one move, and he had crippled one of Fierce's hands!

Chen Linsheng slowly withdrew his palm, his aura as steady as before, as if he had just casually brushed away a fallen leaf.

His gaze swept over Fierce and the dumbfounded Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall Disciples behind him, his tone still indifferent:

"Do the Disciples of the Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall only know how to bully women and speak arrogant words?"

His voice wasn't loud, yet it spread clearly through the surroundings.

After a brief silence, a massive uproar erupted from the crowd!

"My god! In just one move..."

"Who is that youth? When did the Yangwei Martial Arts Hall produce such a monster?"

"Fierce is at the Perfection of the Flesh Refining Realm! He couldn't even take a single move?"

"What palm technique did he use just now? It looked ordinary, so how was its power so terrifying?"

Discussions rose like a tide as countless gazes focused on Chen Linsheng, filled with shock, curiosity, and awe.

Enduring the intense pain, Fierce managed to stand up with the support of his Junior Brothers, his face alternating between blue and white, consumed by shame and fury.

He stared fixedly at Chen Linsheng, his eyes full of venom, yet he no longer dared to step forward.

"Good... very good!" Fierce gritted his teeth, squeezing the words out. "Kid, if you have the guts, leave your name! The Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall will remember today's humiliation! At the Hidden Dragon Banquet, my Eldest Senior Brother, 'Yan Chen,' will surely settle the score with you!"

As soon as the name "Yan Chen" was mentioned, another commotion stirred in the crowd.

The Young Hall Master of the Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall, Yan Chen, was a top Genius recognized among the younger generation in the Commandery City. It was said he had practiced the Blazing Sun Art to the seventh level, and his strength was unfathomable. He was one of the favorites to take the top spot at the Hidden Dragon Banquet!

Hearing this, Chen Linsheng's expression remained calm and unruffled as he indifferently spoke three words:

"Chen Linsheng."

After saying that, he ignored Fierce and the others, turning to the still-shocked Zhao Linger and Zhao Feier to say gently, "Ladies, this is no place to linger. Let's go."

Zhao Feier finally snapped out of it, quickly and carefully putting away the Warm Sun Jade before following Chen Linsheng with Zhao Linger.

The three left the Exotic Beast Market, leaving behind a boiling sea of discussion.

"Chen Linsheng... that name sounds familiar?"

"I remember now! Wasn't he the one who defeated Zhou Tong in five moves at the Drill Ground a few days ago? They say he's from Qinghe County, achieved the top merit, and is highly regarded by Special Envoy Ling!"

"So it's him! No wonder he has such strength!"

"This is getting interesting. The Hidden Dragon Banquet hasn't even started, yet the Blazing Sun Martial Arts Hall and the Yangwei Martial Arts Hall have already clashed..."

"I think this Chen Linsheng is not simple. He might truly stir up a storm at the Hidden Dragon Banquet..."

On the way back to the martial arts hall, Zhao Feier couldn't help but frequently glance at the calm Chen Linsheng beside her, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She suddenly leaned close to Zhao Linger's ear and whispered excitedly in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Sister Linger, this Junior Brother of yours is truly amazing! At the Hidden Dragon Banquet, he will surely give everyone a huge surprise!"

Zhao Linger puffed out her chest proudly, as if it were she who had made the move. "Of course! Junior Brother is the pride of our Qinghe Main Hall!"

Chen Linsheng walked ahead, seemingly oblivious to the girls' whispering. He looked up toward the center of the Commandery City, where the Lanyue Tower was located and where the Hidden Dragon Banquet would be held in half a month.

"Yan Chen, huh..."