Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents
Chapter 87 - 85, One Punch (Seeking First Subscription)

Chapter 87: 85, One Punch (Seeking First Subscription)

"Are you willing?"

As soon as Shao Xiaolong spoke, his words struck everyone’s heart like a heavy hammer.

Among those present, besides Shang Wenming, Shao Xiaolong, Lu Lin, and Guan Yue, no one else was capable of Awakening their Talent.

When Shao Xiaolong said he was willing to tell Guan Pingchao his method for Awakening Talent, everyone couldn’t help but think: Would Guan Pingchao agree? Would Shao Xiaolong really tell? What if... what if I could get this method too...?

The few boxers Shang Wenming had just defeated couldn’t help but glance back toward the Monitoring Room.

Shao Xiaolong paid this no mind.

He seemed certain Guan Pingchao would come out.

After all, they were all cut from the same cloth.

What man doesn’t dream of becoming a martial arts master?

Men, they say, are youths at heart until the day they die.

Shao Xiaolong didn’t believe Guan Pingchao could resist such a huge temptation and remain true to his principles.

To a Star Core Warrior, industries, clans, and wealth were all fleeting illusions. Only strength is eternal.

「In the Monitoring Room.」

Upon hearing these words, Guan Pingchao’s heart pounded violently.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he walked to the door of the Monitoring Room, his hand gripping the doorknob.

Even if his father, Guan Kuang, knew of his choice, he wouldn’t blame him too much, would he?

However, his hand on the doorknob faltered.

Guan Pingchao didn’t believe it.

He didn’t doubt Shao Xiaolong’s words. He doubted Shao Xiaolong as a person.

It might sound contradictory, but it was actually quite simple to understand.

Shao Xiaolong’s ability to Awaken meant he definitely had a method, or knew people or medicinal resources that could help others Awaken. Guan Pingchao believed this part.

But Shao Xiaolong was a master schemer. Even if Guan Pingchao went out now, agreed to shut down the Wild Kill Martial Arts Hall, and withdrew from the martial arts training scene in Green City, who knew if Shao Xiaolong would actually tell him?

Faced with such a temptation, Guan Pingchao had no room to bargain; he would have to do exactly as Shao Xiaolong dictated.

Guan Pingchao struggled.

Still, he didn’t emerge from the Monitoring Room.

"HAHA, Guan Pingchao, Guan Pingchao, it seems you haven’t changed a bit, still acting like a cowardly turtle with its head pulled in!"

"In that case, let me show you the fruits of my past year of cultivation."

Shao Xiaolong flexed his arms, shrugging off his martial arts jacket, and walked slowly toward the arena.

"Kid, you’re not bad."

"I wonder, do you dare to spar with me?"

Entering the arena, Shao Xiaolong had shed all his disdain.

Whether his opponent on the stage was an ordinary person or a Star Core Warrior, he would go all out.

He would let Guan Pingchao witness the true extent of his improved strength.

Lu Lin nodded.

In his Perception, this Shao Xiaolong indeed possessed a more distinct Star Power fluctuation than the others.

But that was all.

To deal with an old man in his fifties like this, Lu Lin figured he could handle him with one hand.

He just wasn’t sure if the old man could take a hit. If I accidentally injure him, will I be stuck with the medical bills?

"Old man, are you up for this?" Lu Lin asked seriously.

Shao Xiaolong was furious.

"Yes, this old man is more than up for it!"

"It seems you’re very confident in your own strength. However, I must advise you, young man, don’t be too arrogant in your words and actions. The world is far more treacherous than you can imagine."

Lu Lin grinned.

"Just make sure you don’t ask me to pay your hospital bills if you end up there."

"President Guan, please record a video for me. If Director Shao ends up in the hospital because of this, I won’t be responsible for any medical expenses."

Shao Xiaolong was seething but managed to suppress the fire in his heart and said, "Boy, don’t try to win with just words."

"Let’s begin."

Lu Lin glanced at Guan Yue below the stage. Guan Yue nodded with a complicated expression, signaling that he had started recording.

He just didn’t know if Lu Lin could actually beat his opponent.

Guan Pingchao always told Guan Yue what a sinister and evil villain Shao Xiaolong of the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall was.

Guan Yue knew that Shao Xiaolong wouldn’t make a move unless he was absolutely certain of victory.

I just hope Lu Lin doesn’t get beaten into the hospital by him, Guan Yue thought.

In the Monitoring Room, Guan Pingchao heard Shao Xiaolong’s challenge, sat back down before the monitor, and stared intently at the screen showing the two on the stage.

If... if Shao Xiaolong is really that powerful, then what’s the harm in taking this one gamble?

"Kid, you go first," Shao Xiaolong said, striking a very grand pose.

"Otherwise, if you lose, you’ll claim I don’t observe martial etiquette and bullied a youngster like you."

He was confident in his abilities.

Lu Lin is just a newly Awakened young man. So what if he’s a bit stronger than Shang Wenming? Against me, Shao Xiaolong, Lu Lin stands no chance of turning things around.

"Alright."

"Then I shall respectfully comply."

Lu Lin agreed and threw a punch.

He was self-taught, so his punch packed power and speed.

But its angle and timing were, in Shao Xiaolong’s eyes, utterly amateurish.

"HMPH."

Shao Xiaolong snorted coldly.

If it were any other day, he might have been interested in toying with him and offering some pointers like a senior, but today, he needed to demonstrate the might of the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall.

Cloud Flipping Hand!

This was Shao Xiaolong’s signature technique.

He unleashed his killing move right from the start.

A smile played on Shao Xiaolong’s lips.

He could already picture Lu Lin defeated by this single move, kneeling on the ground, tears streaming, begging him for mercy.

Shao Xiaolong was inwardly delighted. This battle today will mark my, Shao Xiaolong’s, grand return to the martial world! HAHA!

Just then, Lu Lin’s fist arrived before his face.

Shao Xiaolong’s wrist twisted, about to grab Lu Lin’s.

He caught it!

Shao Xiaolong felt as if he were young again, back when he first sparred with his senior martial brother under their Master’s orders. That time too, he had unexpectedly used Cloud Flipping Hand to subdue his senior, earning their Master’s praise. The world truly is kind to the successful!

But!

Just as Shao Xiaolong tightened his grip, intending to flip Lu Lin over with a single move, he suddenly felt an immense force from Lu Lin’s hand.

A super-strong force.

Shao Xiaolong couldn’t think of a better word to describe Lu Lin’s power. He felt as if Lu Lin’s wrist was like the main cannon of a Starship.

Solid. Potent. Unyielding. Irresistible. Limitless power.

Lu Lin’s right hand, still gripping Shao Xiaolong’s left, continued its trajectory unhindered, dragging Shao Xiaolong’s own hand past his elbow before Lu Lin’s fist slammed heavily onto Shao Xiaolong’s shoulder.

For this punch, Lu Lin had used only thirty percent of his strength.

He had aimed for Shao Xiaolong’s shoulder, not wanting to inflict serious injury on the old man.

The moment the fist connected with Shao Xiaolong’s shoulder, he shot backward with a WHOOSH, as if struck by a giant prehistoric mammoth.

Lu Lin was dumbfounded. Director Shao, are you trying to pull a fast one on me? I only used thirty percent of my strength, and you flew back over ten meters? If that wall hadn’t been there, would you have flown more than twenty meters? Is this supposed to be funny? Weren’t you here to show off your power? What’s this act all about?

「On the second floor of the Wild Kill Martial Arts Hall.」

A sudden silence fell.

No one knew what to say.

No one knew what to do.

It was as if everyone’s mind had gone blank.

Only when Shao Xiaolong landed heavily on the ground with a miserable cry did everyone snap back to reality.

The fighters from the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall hurriedly helped Shao Xiaolong up.

Seeing their Master was merely knocked unconscious, they finally had a moment to turn and stare at a bewildered Lu Lin.

That’s it? All that big talk earlier, only to be taken out with a single punch? Lu Lin didn’t need to speak; his expression said it all, and everyone understood.

For a moment, the faces of the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall fighters burned with shame. They hastily helped up the unconscious Shao Xiaolong and scurried away.

Lu Lin was still bewildered. It... it’s over just like that? The guy didn’t even utter a single threat and just slunk away? How is the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall supposed to maintain its reputation in Green City after this?

As he was thinking, Lu Lin suddenly felt his body become lighter.

He found himself surrounded by a dozen burly men, who hoisted him high into the air.

"YAY!"