But in the end, it was his own flesh and blood, and the desire to protect his kin naturally arose.
He said in a deep voice, “Sparring should stop at a certain point; why strike with such heavy hands?”
Fahai’s expression was calm as he looked directly at Song Yuanqiao.
“If one still considers the severity of blows during a match, then it would be better to let their elders step into the arena directly.”
“Instead of questioning others here, Great Hero Song, you should go back and teach your son to recognize his own limits and not casually provoke those he shouldn’t.”
Song Yuanqiao was speechless for a moment, then responded frankly.
“I am Song Qingshu’s father. Now that he is injured, how can I stand by and do nothing?”
“Little Monk, I apologize for the offense.”
“As a father, I can only act this way today!”
As soon as his voice fell, exclamations of surprise immediately rang out from all around.
“Is this Song Yuanqiao going to make a move?”
“Song Yuanqiao really is protective of his own.”
“This is outrageous, bullying the young with the old. Is this the Wudang Sect?”
Everyone discussed animatedly, their words full of doubt.
Wanwan was even rarely enraged.
“How dare your Wudang Sect act like this! Do you still uphold justice and Dao?”
Song Qingshu, however, looked at Fahai with a smug expression.
He knew his father’s strength best; with this move, that Little Monk probably wouldn’t even be able to stand steadily!
“Wudang’s actions are indeed excessive.”
Lu Xiaofeng sighed lightly, “What a pity.”
“If Fahai also had someone backing him, he wouldn’t be in such an awkward position today.”
Not far away, Shangguan Haitang, dressed in white, was also pondering.
Should she step forward?
If she were to recruit Fahai in the name of the Dragon Guard Villa, she could resolve his current crisis.
He would surely be grateful.
Her eyes flickered, and she was about to step out.
But just then, Fahai suddenly spoke.
“Oh?”
“Since that is the case, then this poor monk will boldly request to learn from Wudang’s high-level techniques.”
As soon as these words came out, the surrounding crowd immediately burst into an uproar, their expressions changing continuously!
What’s going on?
Fahai actually accepted the challenge?
How dare he!
Song Yuanqiao is a Late Stage Grandmaster, a powerhouse rumored to be close to the Great Grandmaster Realm!
And Fahai?
He is merely in the Innate Realm, a full major Realm difference!
He actually took the initiative to challenge, is he truly not afraid of death?
Xuzhu and Wanwan both showed worried expressions, their gazes fixed on Fahai.
Is Fahai really going to fight Song Yuanqiao?
On one side is a Martial Forest titan, the Sect Leader of Wudang; on the other is a junior who has just entered the Jianghu, once expelled from his sect.
Neither in strength nor in prestige are they on the same level.
Why does Fahai dare to accept the challenge?
Shangguan Haitang also looked at Fahai with surprise, her heart full of questions.
He actually has such confidence?
Alright, let’s wait and see.
She also wanted to find out what Fahai’s reliance was, daring to challenge a Late Stage Grandmaster expert.
If he really couldn’t win, it wouldn’t be too late for her to show up.
Lu Xiaofeng also showed a look of surprise.
“I didn’t expect this Little Monk to have such courage.”
“What does he rely on to dare to compete with Song Yuanqiao?”
Everyone’s expressions varied; no one expected Fahai to be so unyielding!
He actually really wants to fight Song Yuanqiao!
The Jianghu martial artists all turned their gazes to Fahai.
Putting everything else aside, just this courage to face a Late Stage Grandmaster in the Innate Realm is worthy of three points of respect for him.
Compared to Song Qingshu.
He was simply nothing.
Completely outclassed.
Song Qingshu’s face, however, revealed a sinister smile mixed with wild joy.
Hahaha!
This fool actually wants to fight my father!
Father is already a half-step Great Grandmaster; isn’t he just courting death!
Monk, may you be buried here today!
As long as you die, the tenth position on the innate ranking will still be mine!
Song Yuanqiao never expected Fahai to dare to directly confront him.
He looked at Fahai with a surprised gaze.
He is a Late Stage Grandmaster expert, while Fahai is merely in the Innate Realm.
He originally thought the other party would bow his head and admit defeat.
That way, he could naturally withdraw and let the matter go.
As the Sect Leader of Wudang, how could he really bully the weak with his strength and tarnish Wudang’s reputation?
Ultimately, if he were to truly deliver a killing blow, he couldn’t do it.
This time, Wudang was indeed in the wrong.
Helpless, Song Yuanqiao could only say, “Since you insist on this, then I won’t make things difficult for you.”
“I have been famous for many years and am a Late Stage Grandmaster expert. If you can withstand one of my palm strikes, this matter will be over, how about it?”
Upon hearing this, someone in the crowd immediately retorted.
“Song Yuanqiao, what do you mean by that?”
“You are a Late Stage Grandmaster; with a casual palm strike, who in the Innate Realm can withstand it?”
“You still stubbornly say you don’t bully people?”
“Exactly!”
Many people echoed in agreement.
“How can an ordinary person block your palm strike, especially when it’s to vent anger for your son? The power of this palm strike will definitely be extraordinary.”
“Is this how Wudang operates? Heh heh.”
Fahai’s expression, however, remained as usual, completely unmoved.
Although Song Yuanqiao was usually strict in disciplining Song Qingshu, often punishing him, appearing heartless.
But deep down, he loved his son profoundly.
It’s just that he believed in a strict father raising filial sons and didn’t know how to express his emotions.
Otherwise, in the original work, he wouldn’t have become completely disheartened by Song Qingshu’s death.
Judging from his attitude towards his son, if this palm strike were to land, the pressure would be considerable.
Song Yuanqiao wouldn’t take his life, but it was entirely possible to severely injure him for a period of recovery.
However, Fahai’s expression was composed, not showing the slightest fear.
It was exactly what he wanted; he also wanted to test his true strength.
The opponents he had encountered recently were almost all defeated in one move, leaving no room to display his abilities, making it difficult to know how strong he truly was.
This time, he intended to Break through his limits.
“Come.”
Fahai said calmly.
Song Yuanqiao then began to mobilize his Internal Energy, concentrating his Cultivation in his palms, and slowly pushed them forward.
The movement appeared slow, but it actually contained astonishing Aura, like a mighty Heavenly Might pressing down.
As if everything between heaven and earth was sealed, with nowhere to escape, only to face this palm strike directly!
Like mountains pressing down, continuously coming!
“This palm strike!”
“Little Monk Fahai is in danger!”
“Let alone Innate, there probably aren’t many in the Grandmaster Realm who can withstand it!”
“How can an Innate possibly withstand Song Yuanqiao’s palm strike!”
“Fahai is finished now!”
Just as everyone was exclaiming repeatedly and filled with worry.
Facing that earth-shattering palm strike, Fahai reached out and clenched his hand, and his kasaya Clone appeared.
At the same time, he revealed the Tianlong Tattoo on his body!
Immediately, he activated the magical power within his body, activating the power of the tattoo!
In an instant, Fahai’s Aura surged!
A low Dragon roar accompanied a powerful Qi that soared into the sky!
It shocked countless Jianghu martial artists!
“What is this Dong Xi!”
Countless people looked at Fahai in horror.
Fahai let out an angry roar.
“Great Might Heavenly Dragon!”
The Dragon roar resounded through the nine heavens, its Aura overwhelming heaven and earth!
Fahai also unleashed a palm strike!
Rumble—
A earth-shattering roar!
Fahai and Song Yuanqiao collided head-on, stirring up towering Qi waves!
The entire venue was shocked, everyone staring intently at the figures enveloped by the strong wind.
This… is this truly power that an Innate Realm can possess?
Why does it feel like the Innate we Cultivate is fake!
Everyone’s eyes widened, their hearts full of questions.
Did he block it after all?
People held their breath, looking at the center of the arena with anxiety and curiosity.
Soon, the dust slowly settled and gradually dispersed.
A gentle breeze blew, and two figures gradually appeared in the center of the field.
The two stood face to face, their figures straight and unmoving.
Fahai’s expression was calm, his face showing no fluctuation, as if nothing had just happened.
But Song Yuanqiao’s expression changed, becoming extremely solemn.