Chapter 119: Chapter 119: How Did Weng Dazheng Teach You?

"Him?"

In the observation area, a stunned Weng Dazheng whipped his head around.

It wasn’t just him.

The other teachers who knew him also turned their heads in surprise.

Li Xiaoshuang, the object of their gazes, unscrewed his thermos—which was full of goji berries—blew away the steam, and took a small sip. Then, he slowly tightened the lid, his expression as steadfast as Tai Mountain.

...

"Huh? Chen Che?"

Jiang Jingyuan’s face fell as he let out a surprised gasp.

"You know him?"

Inspector Fu looked over curiously.

Nearby, Lin Yao also looked puzzled.

They had never heard the name. ’Is he famous or something?’

"A student from Six Continents First Middle School."

Jiang Jingyuan chuckled and slowly shook his head, explaining in a calm, measured tone:

"He got into a conflict with my deskmate during winter break. I saw him once when the exam started, but I couldn’t be bothered to deal with him then. I haven’t seen him in so long, I thought for sure he’d been eliminated. I never expected him to hide until now to make his move..."

As he spoke, Jiang Jingyuan was already stepping out onto the water, striding toward the center of the lake.

Hearing this, Lin Yao and Inspector Fu understood.

This meant that even if the guy was strong, his power was limited.

Seeing Jiang Jingyuan on the move, the two exchanged a glance and, without a word, stepped onto the lake’s surface. The three of them advanced side-by-side in a loose triangular formation. Even as they kept a wary eye on each other, they simultaneously sealed off the lake, cutting off all of Chen Che’s escape routes!

’So this is the Jade Talisman? It doesn’t look all that special!’

Meanwhile, Chen Che was examining the Jade Talisman in his hand. He had seen them many times over the past two days, but this was the first time he had actually tried to snatch one.

A normal Jade Token, engraved with a rune.

Below it was a line of small characters:

"Item for exclusive use in the Hui Province Practical Combat Competition. Removal from the exam premises is prohibited. Made by Li Tingyu, April 1, 517, Heavenfall Era."

"Since it’s nothing special, why don’t you just give the Jade Talisman to me."

While Chen Che was still studying it, Jiang Jingyuan had already crossed the water, with Lin Yao and Inspector Fu right behind him.

"Jiang Jingyuan?"

"Inspector Fu? Lin Yao?"

"What are the three of them doing here?"

The waves subsided, and the figures appeared.

The stunned contestants finally got a clear look at Chen Che. Just as they came to their senses and prepared to lunge for the talisman, a sudden voice made them freeze.

The contestants whipped their heads around. Seeing the three figures stepping onto the lake, they exchanged looks of dismay. It clicked. The trio must have been hiding and watching the whole time. If not for this unexpected turn of events, they probably would have waited until the free-for-all was over before revealing themselves.

"Give it to you? Did Weng Dazheng only teach you how to talk big? You want the Jade Talisman..."

Chen Che glanced at Jiang Jingyuan and chuckled. With a casual toss, he sent the Jade Talisman hovering over the surface of the water.

"Come and take it yourself!"

The instant the Jade Talisman left his hand, Jiang Jingyuan shot forward.

He must have already completed the third-year curriculum. This was the Tier One High Grade Body Technique: Clear Wind Technique. One moment he was lifting his foot, and by the time it landed, he was already in front of Chen Che, his body gliding past like a wisp of wind.

The lake’s surface barely even rippled, remaining eerily calm.

At the same time, his right hand became a blur of afterimages as it shot through the air, snatching at the Jade Talisman.

"So fast!"

A collective gasp rose from the crowd of contestants.

If Jiang Jingyuan got the Jade Talisman, at that speed, none of them would be able to catch him.

"So this is the power of a top prodigy from He City?" Everyone couldn’t help but gasp.

They were all just second-year high school students!

Previously, some had been unconvinced, but seeing his unrestrained speed, any trace of arrogance they held vanished in an instant.

’The Jade Talisman is about to be taken!’ Everyone’s eyes shot toward Chen Che.

At this speed, no one could possibly react in time.

"Xiaoli, what are you teaching your students? He gets the Jade Talisman and instead of running, he just stands there talking..." Weng Dazheng shot a sidelong glance at Li Xiaoshuang, his words dripping with sarcasm. But before he could finish, the situation on screen took a shocking turn.

Chen Che’s right hand shot out. Though he moved second, his hand arrived first, clamping down on Jiang Jingyuan’s wrist. Jiang Jingyuan’s fingers were inches from the Jade Talisman—so close he could almost touch it—but now, he couldn’t advance another millimeter.

"What?"

Jiang Jingyuan felt as if his right hand was caught in a massive iron vise; he couldn’t break free.

Before he could even react, Chen Che’s left fist came hurtling toward him like a cannonball.

BOOM!

His body flew into the air, and he instantly curled up like a cooked shrimp.

However, Chen Che showed no sign of stopping.

Tier One Middle Grade Body Cultivation Martial Arts:

*True Martial Seventeen Scattering Hands*!

In that instant, he activated his Seventh Layer Qi and Blood to its absolute limit. He threw a punch, then another, his fists alternating left and right. Each blow was heavier and more powerful than the last, culminating in a final, iron-hard fist smashing into his opponent’s face!

BAM!

In that instant, it was as if Jiang Jingyuan had been struck by a Heavy Hammer. He flew back dozens of meters before crashing hard into the lake, sending up a massive spray of water.

"What did Weng Dazheng teach you? Can’t even see through a simple trap like this?"

Chen Che let out a light laugh.

Observation Area:

One second, the area was abuzz with clamorous noise.

The next, it was so silent you could hear a pin drop.

Because no one could have imagined that Jiang Jingyuan would be taken down in an instant by a student from some fourth-tier city. He took a full combo of the *True Martial Seventeen Scattering Hands* without a single chance to retaliate!

Weng Dazheng’s expression turned absolutely hideous.

After all, the large screen in the observation area had synchronized audio and video. Everyone had heard Chen Che’s taunt loud and clear.

"Chen Che!"

A figure burst from the water—it was Jiang Jingyuan.

He was soaked to the bone, a complete mess. He watched as a Talisman slipped off his body and silently turned to ash. Shock and fury warred within him. ’If I hadn’t activated that Talisman, I would’ve been eliminated!’

’This guy is incredible!’

Lin Yao and Inspector Fu exchanged a look, realizing they had completely misjudged him. The guy wasn’t just strong; he was probably stronger than both of them!

After a moment’s contemplation, the two took a step forward in unison to stand shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Jingyuan.

"Are they going to team up?" In the observation area, the crowd was taken aback.

Weng Dazheng’s expression was grim. The teachers of Lin Yao and Inspector Fu also tensed up. They had discussed this beforehand: if they encountered an overwhelmingly powerful opponent, they could choose to join forces.

"What’s he going to do?"

All eyes turned to Chen Che.

Chen Che looked up, his gaze falling on the three "Dangerous Group" contestants who were vaguely surrounding him. Out of the corner of his eye, he scanned the dozens of "Attention Group" contestants scattered around the lake’s perimeter.

’In a situation like this, the moment I try to run, I’ll be swarmed from all sides. Since I can’t escape, I might as well not even try!’

A slight grin playing on his lips, Chen Che popped a Pill into his mouth and slowly, deliberately, unzipped his school uniform jacket.

"What is he doing? In a situation like this, is he planning to take on all of them?" In the observation area, many teachers and parents had leaped to their feet in astonishment. Anyone who would do such a thing was either a fool or had absolute confidence in their own power!

A reporter had already snapped a photo and drafted a headline:

Main Title: [On the Imbalance of Educational Resources.]

Subtitle: [A Product of the Immortal Sect’s Universal Education: Attempting to Fight Many Alone—Is It Confidence, or Sheer Arrogance?]

He shrugged off his jacket, revealing a lean, powerful physique beneath a plain T-shirt.

"Hm?"

The contestants on the lake watched his actions, their faces filled with surprised suspicion.

"This kid..."

Jiang Jingyuan was even more astonished.

He had thought for sure the guy would try to run.

WHOOSH!

Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, without a single glance at the Jade Talisman hovering nearby, Chen Che simply raised his arm and tossed his school uniform jacket high into the air.

The instant the jacket left his hand, he stomped on the water’s surface, sending waves churning across the lake. He was several times faster than Jiang Jingyuan had been with his Clear Wind Technique. In a flash, he was in front of Jiang Jingyuan once again!