"Who follows whom isn’t easy to say. The victor becomes the king, the defeated becomes the outlaw. My fists are harder than yours, so naturally, you should follow me and listen to me." Chen Guan said confidently.

He knew that after these four left the Immortal Mountain Sect, they found that the power of the Secret Spirit was not much after all. Moreover, their levels were all at the pinnacle of the First Awakening at level 100. There was no Eleventh or Twelfth Awakening that their master had spoken of in this world, and now must be the time when their confidence was extremely inflated.

Chen Guan sincerely wanted to temper their arrogance a bit. Otherwise, how could he use them for himself in the future?

"What a big talk, I want to see how hard your fists really are." Duan Shan, the most impatient, directly stepped forward to engage.

Chen Guan knew they were formidable, and they were destined to be the main force of humanity. It would not be wise to truly decide life and death in a fight with them.

"Hold on, we are compatriots. If I injure you, it would be unfortunate. Why don’t we make a bet? I will take you four on at once. If you lose, you’ll follow me and acknowledge me as the leader. If I lose, you can dispose of me as you please." Chen Guan proposed.

"What do you want to compete in?" Duan Shan considered and found it reasonable. Humans were already scarce here, and internal strife was indeed not good.

However, Chen Guan’s proposal to face them all made Duan Shan extremely angry.

Since leaving the Immortal Mountain Sect, they had fought victory after victory, and had scarcely encountered a Secret Spirit that could stand against them. Their confidence was at an all-time high, how could they bear to hear such things; internally, they thought they must give this person a profound lesson.

Chen Guan didn’t care about their thoughts, for he had a good understanding of the four of them, knowing their specialties.

However, determining the depth of their strength was something Chen Guan found challenging.

After all, even they were not entirely sure how strong they truly were, so Chen Guan could only make a rough analysis.

Therefore, Chen Guan had no intention of head-on combat with them, planning to use some strategies to let them lose with genuine conviction.

"Will the four of you come at me at once for one match, or will each of you face me in separate matches?" Chen Guan asked.

"To defeat you, I’m enough." Duan Shan said, bracing his chest.

Miao Shan asked with interest, "What’s the difference between one match and four matches?"

"If it’s one match, it’s a single decisive victory. If it’s four matches, as long as you win one, it’s your victory, and I’ll submit to you at all times." Chen Guan replied with feigned depth.

Duan Shan was infuriated hearing this, Kao Mountain and Gan Shan also thought this person was too arrogant.

They now knew they were top-tier powerhouses of the Celestial Secret Realm, how could they accept such words?

But Miao Shan calmly said, "How do we compete in one match? And in four matches?"

She secretly communicated with the other three, "This person underestimates us. Let’s play with him. Once the fighting begins, he’ll naturally understand our strength and become a useful asset for us."

Duan Shan, after hearing this, restrained his temper slightly and asked Chen Guan with a disdainful snort, "Say it then, how do we compete?"

"If it’s one match, you all come at me, and I’ll take whatever you throw, but to avoid mutual slaughter among us compatriots, there must be a limit. Decide a certain number of moves yourselves. If you cannot beat me within them, you lose."

"And how do the four matches work?" Duan Shan asked again.

"That’s even simpler. Whatever you’re best at, I’ll compete with you in that. If I can’t defeat you in your most proficient domain, then it’s my loss." Chen Guan stated seriously.

He had already planned it out in his heart. Even if he lost, he could justifiably stay by their side and think of a way to persuade them later.

If by any chance he won, it would be even better if the four of them listened to him hereafter.

He wouldn’t lose even if he lost, so why not?

Hearing this, the four were bemused by irritation.

At the peak of confidence, Chen Guan announcing he’d defeat them in their strongest domains was hard for them to accept.

"Fine, then we’ll choose the second option, and I’ll take the first match." Duan Shan said, stepping out with a sly smile. "I specialize in fists, do you want to compare fists with me?"

"How?" Chen Guan asked, seemingly unfazed.

"Simple, we’ll go fist to fist. If your fist isn’t crushed by mine, you win." Duan Shan said coldly.

Ascending to the Ninth Awakening is akin to summarizing one’s learned knowledge; like a university entrance exam, it is a major life stage.

The First Awakening, progressing beyond the Ninth, if the Ninth is life’s accumulation, the First Awakening is the sublimation of life.

Before the Ninth Awakening, it’s all learning, but the First Awakening demands practical application, forging one’s own path.

The secret essence awakened in the First Awakening is crucial for survival, defining paths and survival essence unique to each individual.

Each level of the First Awakening demands breakthroughs in one’s secret essence.

From level 91, each level requires the secret essence to ascend a tier, reaching nearly unimaginable strength at the tenth tier.

Duan Shan’s secret essence awakened through his fists, notably advancing to the tenth tier of his Breaking Mountain Fist Art.

Proposing a contest of fists, he was genuinely furious.

His fist power could shatter celestial bodies; few mortals could withstand such force.

Chen Guan’s long tenure at Immortal Mountain Sect made him well aware of Duan Shan’s formidable fist capability.

Exactly how strong Duan Shan’s fists were, Chen Guan couldn’t determine due to lack of reference, and Duan Shan hadn’t unleashed his full potential.

Nonetheless, Chen Guan wasn’t worried about losing to Duan Shan, as he had Ming Fei as his secret weapon.

"Fine, then let fists decide the victor." Chen Guan agreed without hesitation, as Ming Fei’s Star Gauze Armor enveloped him simultaneously.

The Ninth Awakening’s Ming Fei’s domain, Secret Collection of "All Beings Are Equal," backed by Prajna Wisdom, grants Ming Fei the ability to simulate any power, engaging evenly.

This means within Ming Fei’s domain, no opponent could defeat her, aligning them in a fifty-fifty state, regardless of strength.

Chen Guan’s proposal relied on Ming Fei’s ability.

However, all-equal has a downside: facing strong opponents imposes a fifty-fifty state, while weaker ones reduce one’s own ability.

Using this power means relinquishing victory, for it’s unwinnable. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Are you ready?" Duan Shan watched Chen Guan prep deploying various powers, not interrupting; when Chen Guan was fully prepared, he coldly queried, receiving an affirmative, he launched his fist.

That punch, capable of breaking laws, shattering celestial bodies, severing timeless spaces.