After a single move, the scene suddenly fell silent, the crowd stunned, their faces filled with expressions of astonishment – this outcome was nothing like what they had expected.
In their expectations, Zhao Letian, who had already become a waste, couldn't possibly be a match for Zhao Zihao, and on the stage, he was bound to be humiliated by Zhao Zihao – at least, Zhao Letian could never be on par with Zhao Zihao, who was at the grand mastery of the Primordial Martial Eighth Realm.
However, the reality was now right in front of their eyes, whether they liked it or not, they could only accept it.
"Did Zhao Zihao deliberately hold back? Shouldn't he have just smashed Zhao Letian away with a single punch?"
"No! Zhao Zihao didn't hold back. Although that punch was just a probe, he indeed used the normal attack of someone at the grand mastery of the Primordial Martial Eighth Realm, but unexpectedly, Zhao Letian could also deliver an attack of that magnitude."
"What exactly is going on here? Wasn't it said that Zhao Letian was already done for? How could he still have such formidable strength?"
The crowd discussed with puzzled faces, and their mood didn't seem too good – they came today to laugh at Zhao Letian, and the stronger he performed, the more disappointed they were.
At the same time, Zhao Wuji and others on the president's platform, as well as Elder Sun and Elder Liu, and Zhao Lingshan and the rest, also frowned, their expressions becoming ugly. Zhao Letian actually had such strong power, which was too unexpected for them, especially knowing well that the punch just now was not even the full extent of Zhao Letian's strength.
"Damn it, his strength was actually so strong, no wonder he dared to challenge me to a bet yesterday. But why, why is his strength so much greater than mine even though we're both at the Primordial Martial Seventh Realm? I'm not convinced!" Zhao Kang, who followed behind Zhao Liehu and did not participate in today's assessment due to his arm injury not being fully healed, was constantly paying attention to the situation below. Seeing the powerful strength displayed by Zhao Letian, he couldn't help showing a mortified expression.
"Well done, Letian, I didn't expect you to have such strength, it seems that even Mother underestimated you; if you go all out in this battle, maybe you really can defeat Zhao Zihao." Zhao Yixin on the president's platform was somewhat excited; her son's strength was even stronger than she had imagined, which was a good thing.
"What martial technique was that?" On the stage, Zhao Zihao frowned and looked at Zhao Letian's fist with surprise and curiosity, asking him. He thought that the black scale armor that appeared on Zhao Letian's fist just now was some kind of sophisticated martial technique. If it wasn't for such a martial technique, how could Zhao Letian, who was only at the Primordial Martial Seventh Realm, contend with him?
At the same time, the surrounding crowd also believed that Zhao Letian had just used some kind of powerful martial technique, and no one associated it with Zhao Letian having a second Martial Soul – after all, Twin Martial Soul was too rare. Moreover, with just one Sword Martial Soul, Zhao Letian could become the rare talent of the Zhao Family in a century and the top external member of Galaxy Sect. If he had another Martial Soul, Qingzhou City might not be big enough to contain him, and the people from the four major families probably would not want such a thing to happen.
"What martial technique I used, is there any need for me to tell you?" Zhao Letian said indifferently, ignoring Zhao Zihao. He turned his back with his hands behind his back, appearing completely dismissive of his opponent, "Step down. You're not my opponent, don't waste my time."
"Hiss!"
Hearing this, the crowd took a sharp breath. Goodness, Zhao Letian, as the top external member of Galaxy Sect, really was arrogant and domineering. Not satisfied with forcing Zhao Zihao to a draw with a single punch, he actually wanted the other party to concede directly. This was practically a loud slap, fiercely delivered onto Zhao Zihao's face. Such a colossal humiliation – could Zhao Zihao bear it?
"You actually want me to concede voluntarily? Zhao Letian, have you misunderstood the situation? That punch just now, you already used a martial technique, while I, simply used an ordinary attack, and if I also use a martial technique, you would unquestionably be defeated. You even dare to brazenly ask me to step down, truly overestimating yourself, it's laughable!" Zhao Zihao laughed angrily, looking completely confident.
No wonder, Zhao Zihao indeed did not use his full strength in that punch just now. If he had employed his martial technique and truly gone all out, Zhao Letian's attack, with its level at that moment, would definitely be no match for him.
Yet, how could he know that the punch just now was also merely the tip of the iceberg of Zhao Letian's real strength?
"Since you are unwilling to give up, then continue to make your move. Let's see who is overestimating oneself, just give it a try." Zhao Letian, still with his hands clasped behind his back, said calmly.
"Hmph! All posture and no substance, I want to see if you can take this strike!" Zhao Zihao snorted coldly, and then his figure flashed, suddenly rushing toward Zhao Letian with astonishing speed. Midway, he split into six, transforming into six afterimages, each coming from a different direction and angle, sweeping his palm toward Zhao Letian.
"It's the Yellow Level High Stage martial technique 'Universe Palm', one of the Galaxy Sect's hereditary martial techniques!"
"The 'Universe Palm', from One-to-Six Transformation to Six Palms United; its attacking power can even rival that of Xuan-level Martial Techniques!"
"I didn't expect Zhao Zihao to have trained 'Universe Palm' to the point of One-to-Six Transformation. Impressive, Zhao Letian is in danger!"
People in the crowd exclaimed in surprise.
"It looks like Zihao has not neglected his training in the past half-year," Elder Zhao Jianping on the main platform showed a satisfied smile and nodded. He had full confidence in his son's strike, which should be enough to defeat Zhao Letian.
At the same time, Zhao Lingshan, Zhao Hongyu, and others looked at each other with grave expressions. They had never regarded the fourth-ranked Zhao Zihao with much concern; yet unexpectedly, he had trained the 'Universe Palm' to an almost perfected stage. Even they would find it quite challenging to face him.
"Zhao Letian, this move was originally intended for the final showdown, vying for the first place in combat strength. Now that I've used it on you ahead of time, even if you are defeated, you can still take pride in that!" After executing the Universe Palm, Zhao Zihao seemed to have already considered his victory a certainty, hence laughing coldly with satisfaction, his voice echoing from the six different directions of the afterimages.
"'Universe Palm', I've trained in it as well, it's not to be used the way you do. Let me teach you—Universe Palm, supreme dominance, break!" Facing the six shadows that burst onto him like a tempest, Zhao Letian stood immovable as a mountain, remaining completely still. He then raised his palm, covered by a layer of Black Scale Armor, and in a flash, struck six black palm seals in six different directions, accurately meeting the oncoming afterimages of Zhao Zihao.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!..."
The next moment, a series of explosive sounds rang out. Zhao Zihao's six afterimages were shattered one by one by Zhao Letian's black palm seals, instantly dissipating without a trace.
"Spurt!"
As the six afterimages disappeared, the true form of Zhao Zihao was revealed—he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his complexion pale as if he were a kite with a broken string, falling powerlessly and tumbling out of the ring.