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nChapter 53: Chapter 53 What to do?

nTranslator: 549690339

nKong Chengshun’s screams echoed across the arena.

nThe crowd was dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief, shocked to their core!

nSuch a renowned figure on the rankings, one of the world’s foremost young talents, had just been defeated!

nMoreover, it seemed he had been completely crushed, without the slightest chance to fight back!?

nHow could this be possible! ?

nIt was simply inconceivable.

nAtop the high platform, Huang Jingfu and Hong Kang suddenly stood up, stretching their necks forward, their eyes wide with disbelief and involuntarily shaking their heads.

n“How is this possible, it can’t be!”

n“This is Kong Chengshun, Kong Chengshun of the Setting Sun Flying Sword, how could this happen!?”

nWhether it was Huang Jingfu, who had previously been so confident, or Hong Kang, who had been echoing Huang Jingfu, both were dumbstruck at this moment, never expecting such a thing to happen!?

nHow could Zhou Heng be so formidable, so strong!?

nHow long had Zhou Heng been at the Ninth Grade?

nYet he had defeated Kong Chengshun, who was ranked ninety-ninth!?

nIt was beyond belief!

nOn another high platform, Tian Chong almost flipped the desk in front of him.

nZhou Heng actually defeated Kong Chengshun?

nNot through some trial!

nBut with overwhelming strength, he had forcibly defeated Kong Chengshun!

nHow could this be possible!?

nWhat about his own reward?

nHad his mountain of silver just flown away?

nHe was infuriated, feeling as if his rage was going to explode.

nIt wasn’t just Huang Jingfu and the others who found this hard to believe.

nEven Lei Xiuyan, the hall master, was stunned.

nWatching the scene on the platform, he was speechless and gaped in astonishment for a long time.

nCould Zhou Heng really be that powerful?

nBehind Lei Xiuyan, Lin Cang, one of the trainers, was even more puzzled.

nDid I teach him this?

nAm I really that good??

nBelow the platform, Yu He, Yun Xiu, Liu Changsheng, and others were also shocked, watching Kong Chengshun’s miserable state, they felt as if they were in a dream.

nFrom a nearby tall building, Pei Luoling cheered loudly.

nPei Zhantu gazed thoughtfully at Zhou Heng’s hands. As a Fifth Rank Grandmaster, he saw the profoundness of the martial arts Zhou Heng used.

nThis was definitely not the martial arts of a minor martial hall.

nBut what did that matter?

nThe martial world is vast; who doesn’t have some strange encounters?

nTo defeat an Eighth Rank as a Ninth Rank, he truly deserved the title of prodigy, no matter what.

n“Not a bad kid,” he nodded slightly.

nKong Chengshun knelt on his knees, his arms and legs throbbing with intense pain, causing him to break into a cold sweat.

nAfter that initial scream, he clenched his teeth firmly, enduring the pain, his voice squeezed out from between his clenched teeth, “Zhou Heng, you’re very strong, you’re so formidable!”

nHe had never imagined Zhou Heng’s strength would be so overpowering.

nThat weird and mysterious martial arts technique seemed to completely counter his own, crushing all his defenses, rendering him powerless!

nThe other was just a mere Ninth Rank Warrior, how could he be so strong!?

nDamn it!

n“Thanks for the praise,” Zhou Heng said indifferently, while casually tossing Kong Chengshun to the ground, and looking towards the high platform where Tian Chong was, “Grand Prefect, the test should be over now, right.”

nBang!

nTian Chong suddenly slapped the table and stood up, his eyes wide with rage as he bellowed, “Zhou Heng, do you realize what you’ve just done!?”

nAs soon as these words came out, everyone’s gaze in the audience shifted toward the Head of Martial Affairs of Huangtong Mansion.

nAnyone who wasn’t a fool could sense that a storm was brewing.

nZhou Heng had indeed thrilled the crowd by knocking Kong Chengshun to the ground, but upon reflection, it was clear that this action could have serious consequences for Zhou Heng.

nFor one thing, he certainly wouldn’t be able to become an outer sect disciple of the Chang Xing Sect.

nMoreover, since Kong Chengshun was a guest of Tian Chong, who oversaw the selection contest, the event had ended in chaos.

nHow could Tian Chong let Zhou Heng off easily?

nEven if during the contest, Kong Chengshun appeared to have attempted a sneak attack, which went against the rules of the Jianghu.

nBut in this world, it was never just about the rules.

nSeeing Tian Chong fly into a rage, a cold smile appeared on Kong Chengshun’s face as he struggled to his feet, saying sarcastically, “Young Master Zhou is indeed very skilled. It seems that my small Chang Xing Sect could hardly accommodate such a grand Buddha as you.”

n“What are you trying to say? Speak plainly,” Zhou Heng responded with a calm smile, fearless.

nIn fact, when he crippled Kong Chengshun’s hands with the Six Paths Plum Blossom Palm, he had already anticipated the potential consequences of his actions.

nA martial artist’s personal deeds were always separate from the martial hall itself.

nThis was the common perception.

nAfter all, martial artists were hot-blooded, and conflicts and duels were inevitable. If actions weren’t separated, it would be easy to spark collective conflicts between martial halls.

nTherefore, Longxing Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t be targeted because of him.

nBut he himself would certainly be targeted.

nKong Chengshun, being in charge of recruiting outer sect disciples, had the authority to reject him at the door, cutting off his chance to inherit higher martial arts from the Chang Xing Sect.

nIf they were even more ruthless, they could collaborate with other sects to target him, completely blocking his martial path.

nTian Chong, as the Head of Martial Affairs of Huangtong Mansion, had the authority to order the martial hall to expel him, and if his reasons were valid, he could even suggest to the Mansion Lord that Zhou Heng be banished from Huangtong Mansion.

nAnd once out of the city…

nAny misadventure in the wilds would seem perfectly reasonable.

nFor an ordinary martial artist, this would be a disaster, but for a cheat like Zhou Heng, it was just a minor inconvenience.

nHe wasn’t afraid of being cut off from martial arts inheritance, and it was clear that the Mansion Lord, Wu Zongshan, wasn’t likely to forcefully expel him from Huangtong Mansion.

nHowever, Lei Xiuyan, Lin Cang, Yun Xiu, Yu He, and others didn’t know what Zhou Heng was relying on.

nSeeing Tian Chong’s demeanor and Kong Chengshun’s attitude, they immediately thought of the worst possible scenarios and their faces turned pale with worry for Zhou Heng’s future.

nAt the same time, they racked their brains, trying to come up with a solution to the predicament.

nLiu Changsheng, however, was contemplating in his heart… This seemed like a good opportunity to persuade Zhou Heng to join the Five Elements Sect again.

n“How courageous you are, Zhou Heng, brazen and obstinate!” Tian Chong said furiously, pointing at Zhou Heng and shouting, “Zhou Heng! You’re young but your heart is vicious!

n“Master Kong Chengshun kindly tested you, allowing you to attack as you wished, yet you were ungrateful and maliciously injured him when he was off guard! With such behavior, you’re no different than those of the evil path. If you continue to practice martial arts in our establishment, I fear you might lead many apprentices astray! Lei Xiuyan, where are you? Would your Longxing Martial Arts Hall still keep such a thug?”

nThis barrage of accusations painted Zhou Heng as a brutal and violent thug who readily injured others, deliberately ignoring the fact that Kong Chengshun had tried to sabotage Zhou Heng earlier.

nSeeing this, Yu He and others blanched and instinctively looked toward Lei Xiuyan on the high platform.

nWhat to do now?

nTian Chong was the Head of Martial Affairs of Huangtong Mansion, and the Chang Xing Sect was the strongest martial sect near this prefectural city… Who would dare to contradict them for the sake of Zhou Heng?

nAt that moment, Lin Cang, standing behind Lei Xiuyan, clenched his fists, wanting to burst forth to defend Zhou Heng.

nBut Lei Xiuyan stopped him.

nThe hall master fell into brief silence, his gaze turning resolute as if making up his mind, and was about to stand.

nJust then, exclamations of surprise suddenly erupted around the arena.

nLei Xiuyan turned his head to look and was instantly stunned.

nSomeone was treading through the air, stepping effortlessly from a tall building nearby and flying over.

nAt the same time, an indifferent yet authoritative voice echoed between heaven and earth.

n“Tian Chong, is this how you perform your duties as a Head of Martial Affairs?”

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