"Impressive..." Yi Jian Jingshen gasped, the Sword Net used by Zai Zhan Jianghu having cost him dearly before. If not for his own treasure sword having special functions, he might well have lost to Zai Zhan Jianghu. Yet here, he witnessed someone moving freely within the Sword Net empty-handed, using what looked like calisthenics to navigate the lethal web.

Seeing Qin Fen press his attack, Zai Zhan Jianghu grew anxious. His hands fluttered up and down like butterflies, the sword seals shifting several times a second as his feet danced backward, maintaining a crucial distance.

Zai Zhan Jianghu retreated quickly, but Qin Fen advanced even faster. Facing the twin swords, his body swayed slightly. As his feet shifted to evade the two Jing Lei Swords in an instant, the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Skill surged entirely into his legs.

In a flash of lightning, the muscles in Qin Fen's legs ballooned violently. His already powerful legs swelled several times over, like tires being overinflated. His loose fighting suit tightened, as if stuffed with cotton batting. In the blink of an eye, he burst through the Sword Net, his legs seeming to tread on auspicious clouds above the Nine Heavens as he rocketed toward Zai Zhan Jianghu.

"Arhat Cloud Stepping?" Feng Zhi Yu Shao’s eyes flared brightly. This wasn't Arhat Cloud Stepping at all! This was clearly the Jiaolong Ascends to the Nine Heavens!

The distance of several dozen meters was neither short nor long, but Qin Fen suddenly exerted his full power. Every time his soles struck the ground, they left a deep impression, and his combat suit hissed as it scraped against the air.

Zai Zhan Jianghu’s eyes widened like a bull's. Despite his vast combat experience, he hadn't anticipated his opponent would suddenly adopt such an aggressive fighting style.

Roar!

Zai Zhan Jianghu let out a fierce roar, his eyes stretched to their limit. A faint, weak blue electric glow sparked across his body—clearly, he had instantly maximized his new martial art. The two Jing Lei Swords flashed back through the sky at extreme speed, their passage creating a deep, rumbling sound like distant thunder before a storm.

The battle instantly reached a fever pitch. Zai Zhan Jianghu lacked the energy to retreat further. Qin Fen, slicing through defenses, used the Dragon Concealment combined with Arhat Cloud Stepping to flash past the twin swords, closing to within ten meters of Zai Zhan Jianghu.

"Open!"

The electric glow around Zai Zhan Jianghu flared. The two Jing Lei Swords struck forward and back in the fastest possible attack. Qin Fen spread both arms, pouring the entirety of the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Skill into them. His already powerful arm muscles swelled again, his ten fingers popping audibly. Shaolin Arhat Fist: Double Piercing Palm!

Qin Fen caught the two Jing Lei Swords in his hands. A wide, exaggerated smile curved Zai Zhan Jianghu’s lips. Did someone actually think gripping the hilt would solve the problem? The electrical power source for each Jing Lei Sword was unique, and for these two, the source was located precisely in the hilt—a feature designed specifically for masters who dared to grab the blades barehanded!

Blue electricity exploded around Qin Fen's hands. Zai Zhan Jianghu stamped the ground, drawing his arm back like firing a bow, unleashing a Shaolin Arhat Fist: Fierce Tiger Pounces straight at Qin Fen's throat.

Using the opponent's own technique against him! Zai Zhan Jianghu intended to defeat Qin Fen with the Shaolin Arhat Fist.

Releasing the Sword! The throwing knife skill, displayed during the trial against a hundred bandits, reappeared. Zai Zhan Jianghu watched with eyes shining with disbelief as the Jing Lei Sword that pierced his throat slowly vanished from sight.

Qin Fen dropped the other Jing Lei Sword, a faint smile playing on his lips. The electrical shock was certainly significant, but compared to the agony of cultivating the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Skill while infused with the Light Man’s power, it amounted to nothing. When his Zhenqi was fully concentrated in his hands, his palm defense was enhanced, and some of the electricity was offset. Furthermore, he had been mentally prepared before gripping the swords, allowing him to nearly ignore the threat of the electricity.

The electricity from a Two-Star Yin-Yang Jing Lei Sword was still too weak, Qin Fen calculated privately. If it were a Three-Star version, he truly wouldn't dare attempt to grab the swords barehanded.

Nearly all the spectators were stunned into silence. How was this possible? Could someone completely ignore the interference of electricity? Did this person possess the battle form of a bio-beast?

"Brilliant!" Feng Zhi Yu Shao's applause broke the silence.

Transferring the one hundred dollars to his account, Qin Fen felt a little more secure. After several days of dormancy, he had finally earned some funds back here.

"Are you interested in fighting me?" Feng Zhi Yu Shao slowly descended from the spectator stands.

The moment he spoke, the fighting arena erupted into a frenzy.

Every member of the Top 100 Two-Star Warriors was famous, and Feng Zhi Yu Shao was among the elite. His mastery of the Five Forms Fist and the Five Animal Plays was renowned as the most exquisite among Two-Star martial artists.

Qin Fen was no stranger to Feng Zhi Yu Shao. He was well aware of the true powerhouses within the Two-Star Top 100; the records of their battles had once been a source of income for him.

Being able to face a true strongman among the Two-Stars excited Qin Fen, but out of habit, he asked a question that stunned most observers: "If I fight you, do I get paid?"

Feng Zhi Yu Shao was momentarily taken aback. Tens of thousands wanted to challenge him on the Sky Martial Arts Combat Net; he had to use the system daily just to clear his inbox of challenge requests.

Shouldn't the challenged party feel the highest honor when someone like this issued a challenge? Why mention something as vulgar as money?

Qin Fen ignored the reactions of others. Having been dormant for so long, he couldn't afford to waste time meant for earning. He needed to find a way to recoup his losses.

Ru Zheng Qin Lin quickly walked over to Feng Zhi Yu Shao’s side and quietly explained Qin Fen's usual style of operation.

A curious smile gradually spread across Feng Zhi Yu Shao’s face. Such a young expert was indeed surprising.

"Do you know the benefits of defeating me?" Feng Zhi Yu Shao asked softly, smiling.

Qin Fen nodded calmly: "If I win against you, many people will challenge me, and I should be able to receive more money."

"Then can't I have a free fight?" Feng Zhi Yu Shao wasn't lacking money, but meeting such an interesting opponent made him want to understand him better through conversation.

"You are the one who wants to fight me." When it came to money, Qin Fen would compromise with no one, except his two friends, Lin Li Qiang and Inzallota.

"Very well." Feng Zhi Yu Shao stepped forward with his left foot, followed by his right foot half a step, his toes lightly touching the ground. His shoulders swayed slightly, and within a few swift movements, he arrived in the center of the arena.

Five Animal Plays: Bird Soaring!

Qin Fen opened his account channel and discovered that Feng Zhi Yu Shao had already transferred money to him in advance, regardless of the outcome. Qin Fen transferred the funds to his own account and stated, "I will fight you seriously."

"That's enough," Feng Zhi Yu Shao replied. He began pulling up the system records of everything Qin Fen had done on the combat net, reading with genuine interest. He wasn't in a hurry to start the fight; if they were going to battle, he needed as much knowledge about his opponent as possible.

Qin Fen, having already gained considerable insight into Feng Zhi Yu Shao, took advantage of the lull. He addressed the thousands of spectators surrounding them: "Does anyone here fancy a bet? I will take on Feng Zhi Yu Shao—who will win? I'm setting the odds at one-to-one for either victor. Maximum bet is one US dollar..."

Everyone froze. The limit was too low! Qin Fen shrugged helplessly: "Because I don't have enough money to pay out large winnings."

The crowd immediately laughed. However, having one of the fighters act as the house made the bet feel a little unfair. If everyone bet on Qin Fen, the banker could simply ease up slightly during the fight...

After a moment of silence, people started placing bets. Naturally, these bets were placed on Feng Zhi Yu Shao winning.

ps: A thousand times I have pursued you, recommendation tickets, hurry up and come~~ I have revised the previous chapters...