#118 - The power of the full-level iron shirt
The gang leader started fighting as soon as he saw me.
It wasn't recklessness!
He knew all the famous experts in the city.
Zhao Zheng was so unfamiliar; he was obviously not one of them.
Besides, Zhao Zheng looked too young!
At most, around twenty years old.
Even if a young man like that started learning martial arts from childhood, he wouldn't be much of an expert.
Most importantly, as the gang leader, he had to make a statement when an enemy came to his door.
Since this battle was unavoidable, it was better to strike first and catch the opponent off guard.
These thoughts all flashed through the gang leader's mind.
So, as soon as he saw Zhao Zheng, he took the initiative.
"Whoosh!"
The sound of air being torn apart rang out.
The gang leader's figure was like a tiger descending the mountain, quickly approaching Zhao Zheng, then he clenched his hand into a claw, using the "Black Tiger Pounces on Heart" move, aiming straight for Zhao Zheng's heart!
So, the gang leader's tiger claw struck Zhao Zheng's chest.
"Thump!"
A muffled impact sound rang out.
The chair under Zhao Zheng instantly shattered, and he himself was sent flying, crashing to the ground.
It had to be said that the gang leader's move was full of power, and the destruction it caused was also amazing.
Several subordinates who came with the gang leader immediately cheered:
"The gang leader is mighty!"
The scar-faced man, seeing Zhao Zheng being knocked away, seemed to be fully resurrected, instantly stood up, and said haughtily: "Gang leader, beat this kid to death!"
Only the gang leader had a solemn expression.
Just now, his "Tiger Claw" move felt like he hadn't hit a human body, but a piece of iron.
Not only did it not hurt the bald-headed youth, but it also made his own "Tiger Claw" numb!
Sure enough.
Before long, the young man stood up as if nothing had happened, except for a claw mark on his chest, there wasn't a single sign of injury on his body.
Seeing this scene, several subordinates instantly shut their mouths.
The scar-faced man also stopped abruptly, looking at Zhao Zheng with suspicion.
"Iron Shirt?"
The gang leader stared at Zhao Zheng and said, "It's rare to see someone who can practice Iron Shirt to your level in the entire Guangdong… What is your relationship with Yan Zhendong?"
The Yan Zhendong he mentioned was famous for his Iron Shirt and was a top expert in the city.
As long as Zhao Zheng casually mentioned a relationship, the gang leader would take the opportunity to step down, saying they were all his own people, a misunderstanding…
Unfortunately.
Zhao Zheng didn't play by the rules.
He grinned, revealing his white teeth: "Is this your last words?"
He had just endured the gang leader's claw mainly to test the defense of the "Divine" level Iron Shirt.
The effect was unexpectedly good!
This gang leader was also a Ming Jin expert, with a strike of a thousand pounds.
When it hit Zhao Zheng, Zhao Zheng didn't even feel a little pain.
If he had known, he wouldn't have bothered dodging just now, letting the gang leader hit his heart, it probably wouldn't have been a big deal.
… …
Hearing Zhao Zheng's murderous words.
The gang leader wasn't angry, but asked: "Who exactly are you? What grudges do I have with you? Please tell me!"
Hearing these words, he knew that the gang leader already had the intention of admitting defeat.
Zhao Zheng's Iron Shirt was simply too terrifying!
This gang leader believed that he couldn't break Zhao Zheng's defense, and if he continued to fight, he would surely die.
Zhao Zheng glanced at the gang leader and suddenly smiled and said, "I heard that after you established the Shahe Gang, it wasn't enough to occupy the docks, you also opened opium dens and brothels, doing all kinds of bad things and earning a lot of money?"
Hearing this, the gang leader immediately said: "Are you here for money? If you are short of money, just say a number, I am the most generous person!"
Zhao Zheng smiled and waved his hand: "Don't misunderstand, I have a rich woman supporting me, I don't lack money."
Gang leader: "… …"
Zhao Zheng added: "You have done so many bad things, and your subordinates have also exploited me."
Hearing this, the gang leader vaguely understood what was going on, and immediately glared fiercely at the scar-faced man, wishing he could kill him with one claw.
"There must be some misunderstanding in this…"
The gang leader wanted to explain, but Zhao Zheng interrupted him: "You also hit me with a claw just now… It shouldn't be too much for me to return a palm, right?"
"Next, I will only strike one palm. If you can take it, then I will leave immediately, how about that?"
Hearing these words.
The gang leader was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and agreed: "Okay! Then I will take your palm."
The gang leader's thinking was very simple.
Zhao Zheng was so young, being able to practice Iron Shirt to such a degree was already a genius martial artist, it was impossible for him to also have powerful palm techniques!
Seeing the gang leader agree, Zhao Zheng stopped talking nonsense and slowly approached the gang leader.
Soon, he came in front of the gang leader, less than a meter away from the gang leader.
Then.
Zhao Zheng raised his hand and struck out with an unremarkable palm!
When this palm was first struck out, his palm was completely normal, without any power.
However, when this palm was about to reach the gang leader, Zhao Zheng's palm instantly turned red, and a terrifying sense of oppression also appeared, making people fearful.
At this moment, the gang leader felt a dangerous aura.
Not good!!
The gang leader was shocked.
He wanted to dodge, but it was too late.
At the critical moment of life and death, the gang leader no longer cared about his previous promise, and immediately raised his right fist, punching towards Zhao Zheng's palm.
This punch wasn't meant to return Zhao Zheng's palm force, but the gang leader wanted to sacrifice one of his hands in exchange for a chance of survival.
Seeing his legs exerting force, it was obvious that he was ready to retreat immediately when impacted.
Unfortunately, the gang leader still underestimated Zhao Zheng's palm force…
"Crack!"
When Zhao Zheng's palm hit the gang leader.
A clear cracking sound rang out instantly.
The gang leader's entire arm was broken, and Zhao Zheng's palm continued unabated, still hitting the gang leader's chest, breaking all the gang leader's ribs and sending him flying.
"Thump!"
The gang leader flew far away, crashed into the wall, and after struggling a few times after landing, he stopped moving.
His chest was severely sunken, and blood was constantly flowing from his mouth and nose, obviously dead beyond dead!
Seeing the effect caused by his palm.
Zhao Zheng nodded in satisfaction.
Iron Sand Palm, once mastered, is powerful and unmatched, truly living up to its name!
This gang leader of the Shahe Gang was also a Ming Jin expert, but he couldn't even block one of his palms.
At the same time.
A prompt also popped up in Zhao Zheng's left eye:
[Congratulations! You defeated a Ming Jin martial artist and gained martial arts points: 116. Gained temporary spirit energy points: 58.]
… …
"Fire, fire…"
Terrified voices.
Suddenly ignited on the dock.
Countless people rushed to the scene, ready to put out the fire.
However, when they arrived at the scene of the fire, they saw the Shahe Gang's main house being swallowed by the raging fire, and they hesitated.
The Shahe Gang has done all kinds of bad things, long causing public resentment, at this moment, seeing the Shahe Gang on fire, everyone will only gloat, who is willing to help put out the fire?
Thus.
Everyone watched as the fire burned bigger and bigger.
After a while.
A young man suddenly walked out of the sea of fire.
This young man exuded an inexplicable aura of authority, causing the onlookers to feel a sense of awe and trepidation.
However, the young man didn't linger, ignoring the gazes of the crowd as he walked directly through them and left the area.
Before long, a team of soldiers arrived and finally extinguished the fire.
When the soldiers questioned the surrounding people about who had started the fire, everyone unanimously shook their heads, saying they hadn't seen anything...
...
Meanwhile.
Zhao Zheng had already arrived at a tailor shop and bought a new set of clothes.
His previous outfit had been badly burned and was no longer wearable.
When he emerged from the tailor shop, he had a completely new look.
He wore a Tang-style short jacket on top and loose black pants on the bottom, the standard attire for martial artists.
He glanced at his pocket watch; the time was exactly four in the afternoon.
With some time before dark, Zhao Zheng headed towards his next destination.
At the same time, he opened his attribute panel:
Name: Zhao Shanhe (Zhao Zheng).
Age: 19 years old.
Martial Arts: Dragon's Roar Iron Body (Transcendent), Iron Sand Palm (Transcendent), Cloud Chasing Step (Proficient).
Current Realm: Peak of Ming Jin.
Current Martial Arts Tournament Points: 136.
Available Spirit Energy Points: 335.
...
At the Sand River Gang's headquarters, Zhao Zheng had obtained a total of 136 Martial Arts Tournament Points.
In addition to the 116 points contributed by the gang leader, an ordinary martial artist had also contributed 20 points.
Ordinary gang members had no Martial Arts Tournament Points at all.
This kind of setup was probably to prevent those transcendents from using ordinary people to farm Martial Arts Tournament Points.
In addition to the Martial Arts Tournament Points.
Zhao Zheng also obtained 68 temporary Spirit Energy Points.
Exactly half of the Martial Arts Tournament Points.
Each time a martial artist was defeated, in addition to the reward of Martial Arts Tournament Points, there would also be a reward of temporary Spirit Energy Points.
Temporary Spirit Energy Points can be used in the same way as normal Spirit Energy Points.
Both can be used to improve the realm and the level of martial arts.
"Defeating a Ming Jin expert only gave 116 Martial Arts Tournament Points, that's a bit low!"
"It seems that I should try to defeat more of those special martial artists!"
The points given for defeating special martial artists are much higher than those for ordinary martial artists.
Even if the martial arts realm is the same, the points are different.
As for special martial artists.
The teacher didn't know how to define them either.
However, after years of exploration, the authorities have compiled a list of special martial artists.
It includes Master Huang of Bao Zhi Tang, Master Yan of the Yan Family Martial Arts School, Master Huo of Tianjin...
To be honest.
When Zhao Zheng saw this list, he immediately understood what a special martial artist was...
...
A moment later.
Zhao Zheng arrived at the entrance of the Yan Family Martial Arts School.
"Stop! This is the Yan Family Martial Arts School, who are you looking for?"
Two apprentices at the entrance blocked Zhao Zheng's path.
Zhao Zheng said, "I'm looking for Master Yan."
Hearing this, the apprentice on the left immediately said, "Are you here to become an apprentice? You have to pay first to enter!"
"No!" Zhao Zheng said calmly, "I'm here to challenge the school."
"Hmm?"
The two apprentices were stunned.
The apprentice on the right immediately shouted angrily, "How dare you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he threw a punch at Zhao Zheng's chest.
Zhao Zheng didn't move, nor did he dodge.
He took a step forward, allowing his body to collide directly with the other party's fist.
"Boom!"
A collision sound was heard.
It was the martial arts school apprentice who flew backward.
Moreover, under the force of the rebound, the apprentice's right hand was already fractured, emitting screams of agony.
Zhao Zheng, on the other hand, was unaffected and continued to walk towards the entrance of the martial arts school.
Seeing this, the apprentice on the left immediately realized that a master had arrived?
Scared, he immediately scrambled and crawled, running into the martial arts school first.
From afar.
Came the other party's panicked voice:
"Master, something is wrong, someone is here to challenge the school..."
...
When Zhao Zheng stepped into the gate of the martial arts school.
Inside, they were already waiting solemnly.
However, there were not many apprentices in the Yan Family Martial Arts School, only a few people.
The middle-aged man in the lead, wearing a black gown, looked familiar to Zhao Zheng, and was obviously Yan Zhendong.
He guessed right.
These special martial artists are obviously people with destiny.
"Good boy, you're here to challenge the school? Are you looking for death?"
Yan Zhendong's tone was very impolite.
He was not a good-tempered person in the first place.
He would not greet people who came to challenge the school with a smile.
"That's right!" Zhao Zheng didn't want to talk nonsense, and said, "Master Yan, please enlighten me."
"Enlighten? Humph! If you dare to come here to challenge the school, you must prepare your coffin!"
Yan Zhendong stared at Zhao Zheng and said, "Sign the life and death agreement first!"
Zhao Zheng had no objections.
Whether it was the information given by Lao Chu or his own investigation, it showed that this Master Yan Zhendong was also a Ming Jin expert.
As long as the other party had not broken through to the An Jin realm, he had nothing to fear.
The two parties signed the life and death agreement happily.
Then.
Came to the yard and stood.
Several disciples excitedly watched from the sidelines.
"Come on! Boy, let me see what you're made of!"
Yan Zhendong beckoned to Zhao Zheng.
Seeing this, Zhao Zheng just smiled and quickly made a move.
Since Yan Zhendong said so, then he would definitely not be polite.
Anyway, this Master Yan's violent temper was well-known, otherwise the martial arts school he opened would not have just a few people.
Other disciples were either injured by him or scolded away by him.
Zhao Zheng raised his foot and walked towards Yan Zhendong, each step covering a distance of two meters, his body like a ghost.
Cloud Chasing Step!
This was still the effect of the Proficient level Cloud Chasing Step, if it was the Transcendent level, it could even shrink the ground to an inch!
In the blink of an eye.
Zhao Zheng came to Yan Zhendong's face and slapped out with his palm.
Seeing the fiery red Iron Sand Palm, Yan Zhendong, who had always been calm, finally changed his face drastically.
He didn't dare to be negligent, and quickly used the Eagle Claw Technique, grabbing Zhao Zheng's wrist with one claw and pushing away Zhao Zheng's palm.
At the same time, Yan Zhendong's left claw grabbed towards Zhao Zheng's shoulder blade.
Once he was caught, even a Ming Jin martial artist's shoulder blade could be broken in an instant.
"Puff!"
Yan Zhendong's speed was very fast.
Zhao Zheng's shoulder was caught, and the new clothes he had just bought instantly had three claw marks.
However, Yan Zhendong immediately retreated, his left hand as if electrocuted.
"Dragon's Roar Iron Body?"
Yan Zhendong looked at Zhao Zheng with suspicion.
He was very confident in his Eagle Claw Technique, and even more familiar with the Iron Body.
Because his housekeeping skill was the Iron Body!
But the Iron Body that Zhao Zheng had just shown was even more powerful than his Iron Body.
Dragon's Roar Iron Body has a rebounding effect.
Yan Zhendong couldn't believe it.
This bald young man looked so young, but he mastered the amazing Iron Sand Palm and the Transcendent level Dragon's Roar Iron Body?
How did he do it?
"Who are you?"
Yan Zhendong looked at Zhao Zheng, his face becoming extremely solemn.












