Chapter 95: I'm Worried on Your Behalf

“Big brother, what’s your name really?”

“Can we fight again?”

“Are you really not considering transferring to a Martial Arts School?”

“This time, go all out and let me see just how strong you are.”

“I know someone from the Martial Arts Association named Yang Chengan. He’s your senior from Jiangcheng Martial Arts School.”

“…”

Pang Yun followed behind, chattering incessantly.

He really wanted to pull him into Jiangshui City Martial Arts School, but more than that, he wanted another fight.

Jiang Changkong stopped in his tracks and looked at him. “Over ten days ago, I saw you all. You should have gotten the Venus Qi by now, aren’t you in a hurry to leave?”

“You saw us?”

Pang Yun was taken aback. “We did get the Venus Qi, but Big Brother Yang Chengan said he wanted to stay a while longer, see his hometown, and incidentally teach some juniors.”

“Thoughtful.” Jiang Changkong nodded lightly and continued on his way.

“Big brother, fight me again. Let me see your true strength. Go all out, just don’t kill me.”

Pang Yun pleaded urgently.

His spirit was commendable.

Jiang Changkong admired this never-say-die attitude. Well then, work for me!

“If you want to challenge me, fine. But I need to kill Star Demons.

If you can kill Star Demons with me for a whole day, resting only once, then you’ll earn the right to challenge me.”

Jiang Changkong said calmly.

“Only one rest?” Pang Yun’s face turned pale.

“This is to train your endurance. The first time I did it, I killed for half a day.

Back then, I wasn’t even in the Star Sea.”

Jiang Changkong said softly.

Not even in the Star Sea, and he could kill for half a day?

Pang Yun looked skeptical, but after glancing at the man before him, he began to believe it a little.

This guy’s endurance was unbelievable!

Gritting his teeth, Pang Yun said, “I’ll give it a try.”

“Remember, this is your second chance. The third time won’t be this easy.”

Jiang Changkong said calmly.

“I know. This time, I’ll prepare well and use my strongest move to make you show your true strength.”

Pang Yun said solemnly.

“Then let’s begin.”

Jiang Changkong used his senses to detect the traces of Star Demons and began killing them.

He let their blood flow to attract more Star Demons. The ground nearby trembled again as a horde of Star Demons charged forward.

“Kill.”

This time, Pang Yun didn’t compete with him. Instead, he carefully executed each slash, making full use of every bit of Star Power.

Unlike yesterday, where a single slash would split a Star Demon in two, today he only aimed to kill them.

Jiang Changkong continued using the Object Control Technique to wield the Mystical Fire Blade Technique.

Even ordinary Flame Blade Qi was enough to sweep through these Star Demons.

Another day of slaughter yielded over seventeen thousand units of Essence.

Pang Yun rested only once in between. By evening, he was completely exhausted, too tired to even move a finger.

Jiang Changkong continued killing Star Demons. After waiting three hours, Pang Yun finally recovered.

They agreed on a location for tomorrow’s challenge, and Pang Yun got up and left.

High walls surrounded the area, stone houses stood in rows, and starlight was restrained, not a trace leaking out.

Pang Yun walked through the massive stone gate, looking utterly exhausted, his clothes torn in several places.

“Little Yun Yun, looking so rough—did you run into Star Demons?”

A woman in white, holding two magazines, smiled playfully at the weary Pang Yun.

Pang Yun shuddered and quickly walked to the side. “Sister Ziling, I have things to do. See you later.”

“Stop right there, Pang Yun. Looking like this, did you encounter Star Demons?”

The black-haired man with shoulder-length hair led Yang Chengan and the others over, frowning as he said, “None of us have encountered a Star Demon in days. If you’ve found one, speak up quickly.”

Yang Chengan was also frustrated. He had originally intended to guide his juniors and lead them in hunting Star Demons.

But ever since arriving here, they hadn’t encountered a single one.

Pang Yun paused in his steps and looked at the black-haired man. “Brother Fang Lin, do you have a way to temporarily boost my strength without any side effects?”

“What are you planning?” Fang Lin, the black-haired man, frowned slightly. “Potions can do that, but they only last for three minutes, and you’ll be weakened for an entire day afterward.”

Pang Yun fell silent for a moment before speaking up. “I… encountered an expert. I challenged him to a fight, and I want to force him to use a second move.”

“A second move?” Fang Lin’s expression changed.

The others looked at him with surprise and doubt. “What kind of expert is this? You couldn’t even force him to use a second move at full strength?”

They knew Pang Yun’s capabilities well. At his peak, even Fang Lin, who had reached the Star Sea Peak, would find him troublesome.

“Not just a second move—he didn’t even use a single move. He blocked my full-power strike with just two fingers,” Pang Yun said, his eyes shining with excitement rather than frustration. “An expert like that is exactly the kind of opponent I aim for.”

“Could he be a Star Gate Martial Artist? Is there a Star Gate in Jiangcheng? Or is he someone from the provincial capital?” Yang Chengan’s expression darkened.

“I know everyone from the provincial capital. He’s from Jiangcheng Martial Arts School. I asked for his name, but he said I wasn’t worthy of knowing it,” Pang Yun said solemnly. “So, I want him to acknowledge me—to prove that I am worthy of knowing his name.”

The others: “…”

You’re doing all this… just to learn his name?

“Although I don’t know who at the Martial Arts School could be this strong,” Ji Ziling rested her chin on her hand and said seriously, “I can quickly boost your strength.”

“Sister Ziling, you have a way?” Pang Yun asked excitedly.

With a mysterious expression, Ji Ziling pulled out a book. “Sunflower Manual—the ultimate method for rapid improvement. You deserve to have it. According to my speculation, practicing it will likely enhance your pectoral muscles.”

Pang Yun: “…”

I actually naively believed you had a solution.

The others: “…”

Pang Yun turned and walked away without another word to this female comrade.

“Pang Yun, since this expert is so formidable, we’ll go with you tomorrow,” Fang Lin spoke up.

“No need. This is a matter between him and me. If you all come, you might anger him,” Pang Yun waved his hand dismissively and entered the stone hut to rest. He was exhausted today and needed to recover his energy for tomorrow’s battle.

“Why doesn’t he recognize a good thing when he sees it?” Ji Ziling sighed with regret. Shouldn’t a Martial Dao fanatic focus solely on improvement? Why care about gender? This definitely isn’t a proper Martial Dao fanatic.

Fang Lin thought for a moment before entering Pang Yun’s room. No one knew what they discussed.

Early the next morning.

Pang Yun arrived at the agreed-upon location, his spirits high.

The Star Power within him was tightly restrained, with only faint traces of it leaking out. Compared to the previous day, the fluctuations of his Star Power were infinitely weaker.

His broadsword was no longer blazing hot, retaining only a faint warmth.

His gaze was calm yet filled with anticipation. His right hand held the sword naturally, appearing relaxed.

Jiang Changkong approached slowly, his Star Power completely restrained, not a trace of it revealed.

“Today, I will definitely make you retreat a step!” Pang Yun declared solemnly.

Jiang Changkong placed his hands behind his back and replied indifferently, “Do your best.”

“If I make you retreat a step, you must tell me your name,” Pang Yun said.

“Agreed,” Jiang Changkong replied with a light smile.

“Ha!”

A low shout rang out as the tightly restrained Star Power suddenly erupted.

In an instant, flames shot skyward, and the temperature soared.

Robust Star Power poured into the broadsword, unleashing the same move as yesterday: “Blazing Wildfire Blade.”

However, today’s strike was more than twice as powerful as the one from the previous day.

Bang! Bang!

The air exploded, and the currents in the sky grew scorching hot. Pang Yun seemed to merge with the broadsword and the flames.

Jiang Changkong remained calm as ever. Faced with this overwhelmingly powerful strike, he responded with just a single finger.

Hum.

His index finger extended, precisely meeting the tip of the blade as a torrent of formidable Star Power poured forth.

At that moment, Pang Yun gathered Star Power in his left palm and struck directly at the point where the energy was being discharged.

Boom!

In an instant, the ground shattered, and dust filled the air.

A terrifying surge of Star Power raged, with both men bearing the brunt of it.

Splat!

A mouthful of blood sprayed out as Pang Yun was sent flying backward, his broadsword slipping from his grasp.

At the center of the Star Power maelstrom, Jiang Changkong’s body radiated a golden aura of Star Power, suppressing the raging energy while he remained completely unmoved.

“You allowed me to redirect the force, but then used a palm strike to disrupt the discharged Star Power, causing it to erupt in full. A clever idea, but unfortunately, you are too weak.”

Jiang Changkong spoke calmly.

“I’ve lost, but I won’t give up.” Pang Yun stood up, retrieved his broadsword, and said, “Tell me, what is the third challenge?”

“Kill Star Demons for three days,” Jiang Changkong replied plainly.

“Agreed.” Pang Yun accepted without hesitation.

Jiang Changkong sighed softly. If you help me kill Star Demons, I’ll only grow stronger. How will you ever defeat me? I’m almost anxious on your behalf.