Chapter 130: Utterly Convinced

The sudden change in Ding Han made Lin Mu’s expression turn serious.

In that brief moment, he keenly sensed the Zhenqi inside Ding Han suddenly circulating violently, at a speed at least twice as fast as before.

Forcibly accelerating one’s Zhenqi like this undoubtedly placed a significant strain on the Meridians. Such methods were usually secret techniques for temporarily boosting combat power, but their effects were short-lived.

However, where there was a disadvantage, there was also an advantage. Taking such a huge risk resulted in a doubling of combat power, making it perfect for delivering a decisive blow in a life-or-death struggle.

Ding Han stared intently at Lin Mu, the thick veins on his arms now bulging prominently. Lin Mu’s formidable strength had completely ignited his fighting spirit. He couldn’t believe that after years of honing his skills on the edge of life and death, he would be surpassed by a young, inexperienced kid!

But seeing Lin Mu’s still unruffled expression, Ding Han felt uncertain. Even after revealing his trump card, he wasn’t sure he could defeat such a powerful adversary.

“Captain Jiang, what’s happening to Brother Ding? He seems like a completely different person!”

Wang Qing stared in astonishment at the change in Ding Han, as if he no longer recognized him.

Jiang Chu didn’t speak. His eyes remained fixed on the two, his expression very serious. For an expert like him, observing a full-powered battle between masters of the same level was an immense gain.

True experts were rare, and opportunities to witness them fighting at full strength while allowing others to watch were even rarer. If he could grasp this chance, he might comprehend something that would allow his cultivation to break through to the next Realm.

“It seems you’re ready. In that case, I won’t hold back!”

Lin Mu’s Zhenqi surged, and a faint Dragon’s Roar emanated from his body. It wasn’t a sound from his mouth but a natural resonance produced by the circulation of his Zhenqi.

“This is unbelievable! How can he possess such profound Zhenqi? How did he Cultivate it?”

Jiang Chu shook his head in disbelief. He had never personally witnessed a roar caused purely by Zhenqi circulation; he had only heard stories from long ago.

The martial arts Lin Mu was using now were the authentic Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms he obtained from Lu Shouyang. The primary requirement for mastering this immensely powerful palm technique was a solid foundation of robust Zhenqi.

With a forceful step, the floor beneath Lin Mu instantly cracked. A simple forward push of his palm, with its ancient and unique style, held no flashy tricks, yet its impact was overwhelmingly grand!

A visible wave of air flashed before him, a sign that the surrounding air was forcibly pushed aside. Lin Mu’s Zhenqi was now in full motion, enveloping his entire body in intense energy.

He recognized that Ding Han’s Secret Technique undoubtedly enhanced physical strength, which was why he chose the straightforward and forceful Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms to defeat his opponent head-on!

If his goal were merely to win, it would be simple enough. By leveraging the advantage of his movement techniques and dragging out the fight until Ding Han’s Secret Technique expired, victory would naturally be his.

After the backlash from the Secret Technique, Ding Han would likely not last a single move against him.

But Lin Mu didn’t want a victory achieved through clever tricks. He aimed to crush his opponent with absolute superiority, defeating him in the area where he was most confident!

“Wow!”

Wang Qing stood to the side, utterly dumbfounded. Compared to before, Lin Mu’s movements were relatively slow this time, so Wang Qing could clearly see his actions.

The exaggerated momentum and immense force made Wang Qing exclaim in amazement. Such superhuman power was completely beyond his understanding.

Although he knew that martial arts experts could attain strength beyond ordinary people at a certain Realm, Lin Mu’s display was so grand that it shook him to the core.

A flash crossed Ding Han’s eyes. He also understood Lin Mu’s intention. Facing such an opponent, he couldn’t help but feel admiration. How could someone dare to confront their opponent in their area of expertise?

Only someone with a troubled mind or absolute strength would do such a thing.

And the young man before him didn’t seem confused in the slightest. The conclusion was clear: he must possess overwhelming power!

Encountering such a rare expert made Ding Han’s fighting spirit boil intensely. Even dying at the hands of such a master would make his life worthwhile!

With a sudden roar, a wave of air flashed around Ding Han, and then he lunged fiercely toward Lin Mu.

With each step he took, deep footprints were left behind, unmistakably revealing his formidable strength.

The two collided instantly, like Mars hitting Earth. After a moment of dead silence, a violent wave of air erupted from where they met, scattering exercise equipment all over the Gym.

If not for Jiang Chu supporting him from behind, Wang Qing would have been sent tumbling like a rolling gourd.

Even with Jiang Chu’s help, Wang Qing couldn’t clearly see the battle inside. It wasn’t that Lin Mu and Ding Han moved too quickly, but the energy from their clash was so powerful that Wang Qing couldn’t even keep his eyes open.

“So strong! Unbelievably strong! This is the first time I’ve seen someone trade dozens of blows head-on with Ding Han after he activated his Secret Art!”

Jiang Chu, who was observing, trembled with excitement, his eyes shining as he stared intently at the two. He wished he could take Ding Han’s place to experience Lin Mu’s extraordinary skills firsthand.

Twenty blows!

The two exchanged twenty blows without dodging or evading. Ding Han’s breathing faltered, sweat pouring from his forehead, and his clothes were already soaked.

In contrast, Lin Mu was in much better condition, with only slight sweat on his forehead and no other signs of exertion. He seemed completely at ease.

Taking a deep breath, Ding Han forcibly stirred his Zhenqi, raised his fists, and charged forward once again.

Lin Mu let out a light laugh, pressed his palms together, and then pulled them apart. A faint, golden, blurry dragon of energy instantly swirled between his palms, and the soft sound of a Dragon’s Roar echoed throughout the Gym.

“Holy crap!”

The strong wave of air dissipated, and Wang Qing finally opened his eyes. Little did he expect that upon opening them, he would witness such a scene. After holding back for so long, he finally blurted out a curse.

Such a sight, usually only seen on TV, now appeared right before his eyes. How could he not be shocked? How could he remain calm?

If this were in the United States, it would be no less shocking than a UFO landing in New York, proving that aliens truly existed.

There were many experts in the Dragon Protection Corps who had cultivated Zhenqi, but their Zhenqi was limited to circulating within their bodies, enhancing physical strength and healing internal injuries.

As for those who could project Zhenqi outside their bodies for long-range attacks, the Dragon Protection Corps might have such individuals, but they were certainly not easily encountered by ordinary members.

Lin Mu was one of them. Although he hadn’t reached the level where he could freely project Zhenqi from his entire body, using Zhenqi for long-range attacks through martial arts moves was no longer difficult for him.

Ding Han’s forward charge abruptly halted as he forced himself to stop. Large drops of sweat dripped down his cheeks, and his eyes remained fixed on the swirling, blurry dragon of energy between Lin Mu’s palms.

Jiang Chu, standing nearby, looked as if someone had grabbed him by the neck, his face flushed red. He was completely speechless. The power Lin Mu displayed now had utterly surpassed both of them.

Seeing Ding Han stop, Lin Mu smiled slightly. The dragon of energy between his palms swirled rapidly before gradually dissipating, retracting back into his body.

At this sight, Jiang Chu and Ding Han’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Projecting Zhenqi outside the body and then retracting it at will—this was something they had never heard of, let alone accomplished.

“I’ve lost. Your strength far surpasses mine. I accept defeat wholeheartedly.”

Ding Han slowly withdrew his power, the steam rising from his body vanishing instantly. The bulging veins on his body gradually receded as he looked calmly at the relaxed Lin Mu.

“No, you haven’t lost. You’ve overcome yourself. I believe that the battle just now has been of great help to you. With time, you will surely advance even further.”

Lin Mu waved his hand and smiled faintly.

“You’re right. I gained a lot from that battle. If I can make even a small improvement, it would be a fortunate thing indeed!”

Ding Han nodded with a smile, then unexpectedly sat cross-legged on the spot and began Meditating to heal his injuries.

Lin Mu didn’t linger any longer. The sparring had been beneficial for him as well. Now he needed to find a quiet place to reflect on the insights he had gained.

In the blink of an eye, the chaotic Gym fell silent. Lin Mu had left, Ding Han had begun his Meditation to recover, and the only ones left moving were the stunned Jiang Chu and Wang Qing.

“Captain Jiang, did they determine a winner just now?”

Since both had stopped in the end without a clear outcome, Wang Qing couldn’t discern the difference between Lin Mu and Ding Han, so he had to ask Jiang Chu beside him.

“Ding Han lost. He lost completely, without any doubt. If Lin Mu had truly intended to kill, Ding Han would have had almost no chance to escape.”

Jiang Chu took a deep breath and spoke slowly, a sudden bright light flashing in his eyes. Clearly, Lin Mu’s appearance had ignited his fighting spirit as well.

In this world, true experts still existed!

Although they didn’t know how long it would take to reach Lin Mu’s level at their current Realm, his appearance had undoubtedly injected them with a boost of confidence.

As long as they Cultivated diligently, it was possible for them to reach that Realm too!

As Jiang Chu carefully replayed the battle between the two in his mind, his aura gradually grew stronger. It seemed that not only Lin Mu and Ding Han had gained something from this encounter.