Chapter 257 - 255: 3-Punch Reversal

BOOM!

The fist and saber collided, and with a CRACK, the once-unbeatable long saber instantly shattered into fragments.

"Chieftain, save me!"

The moment the long saber shattered, Huang Chong knew he was finished.

A wild and peerless wave of Ming Jin surged up the broken hilt, rushing into his arms with unstoppable force.

Huang Chong felt the webbing of his hand tear open as a series of sickening CRACKS resounded from the bones in his arms, fracturing under the unbearable force. He let out a bloodcurdling scream, spat out a mouthful of blood, and was sent flying backward like a kite with a snapped string.

A sharp glint flashed in Su Yu’s eyes. The Qi and Blood in his feet roared as he prepared to press his advantage.

However, in that split second, the situation on the field took a sudden, unexpected turn!

Up on the three-story building, the Ghost Hand Asura, Qin Bashan, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally made his move!

The instant he saw Su Yu’s blood-red fist shatter the long saber, a look of utter shock flashed in his eyes.

’What a domineering foundation!’

’He’s only in the middle stage of the Flesh Refining Realm, yet with the boost from that strange, blood-red aura and his unnaturally fast fist... the destructive power of that punch could actually match an expert at Flesh Refining Realm Perfection!’

’But that’s not enough! If it were an ordinary master at Flesh Refining Realm Perfection, they might truly fall to a monster like you.’

’Unfortunately for you, your opponent is me, Qin Bashan!’

’Kid, you’re still too green. You showed your trump card too early!’

"Die!"

The terrifying Qi and Blood of his Flesh Refining Realm Perfection cultivation erupted from within Qin Bashan like a river bursting its banks!

His massive, tower-like body leaped from the building like a ferocious tiger descending a mountain. He soared through the air, carrying a suffocating and terrifying aura as he launched a fatal killing blow toward Su Yu below!

While in mid-air, Qin Bashan’s large hands, like terrifying tiger claws, emanated a domineering aura that locked firmly onto Su Yu below!

Tiger Stance!

This was the ultimate trump card that had made Qin Bashan famous over the past decade!

His Netherworld Black Tiger Claw had long since reached the Transformation Realm, allowing him to comprehend the rare martial intent of the tiger.

Every time he struck, it was like a real tiger pouncing on its prey. Although this "intent" couldn’t match the power of a Muscle Forging Realm expert, at the level of the Flesh Refining Realm, it was enough to instantly intimidate any opponent on a spiritual level!

It was by relying on this incomparably domineering Tiger Stance that he had torn countless enemies to shreds, forging his fearsome reputation as the "Ghost Hand Asura" upon a mountain of bones!

’Kid, you have only yourself to blame for your arrogance, daring to attack my Ghost Mist Island all alone!’

Qin Bashan watched Su Yu, who was locked down by the Tiger Stance, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes. ’The timing of my attack is perfect. An ambush using the Tiger Stance... he has absolutely no chance of escape!’

’By killing a genius like this, my name, Qin Bashan, will once again be renowned!’

Just as the claws of the Tiger Stance were about to seize Su Yu’s throat and deliver the killing blow, in the next instant, Su Yu suddenly moved.

Not only was he not frozen in place by the Tiger Stance’s intimidating aura as Qin Bashan had expected, but with a flash of his feet, he easily dodged the fatal attack!

At the same time, his right fist, wreathed in that blood-red aura, shot upward, smashing violently toward the opening under Qin Bashan’s armpit as he pounced!

In that moment, the so-called Tiger Stance had absolutely no effect on his mind.

And this was the effect of Piercing Illusion, Perceiving Truth!

Su Yu’s counterattack was as fast as a thunderclap, causing Qin Bashan’s eyes to widen in disbelief.

’Impossible!’

’How did he break free from the Tiger Stance’s influence so easily? What in the world is going on?’

Before Qin Bashan could process his shock, Su Yu’s domineering, blood-red fist had already slammed into his armpit.

A terrifying blast of Ming Jin exploded on contact, brutally tearing through the defenses of Qin Bashan’s well-tempered skin.

Qin Bashan’s expression changed drastically as he felt a piercing pain mixed with a violent force surge into his chest cavity.

A sweet taste rose in his throat, and he violently spat out a large mouthful of blood. His body was sent flying backward with a THUD, as if struck by a heavy catapult!

’Dammit!’

’Such domineering strength! He really has reached the threshold of Flesh Refining Realm Perfection!’

As he flew through the air, Qin Bashan forced down the metallic taste in his throat. Relying on his sharp combat instincts, just as he was about to land, he fiercely threw an upward-rocketing punch.

BANG!

With one move, he blocked Su Yu’s pursuing strike and used the powerful recoil to quickly create distance between them.

His expression immediately darkened several shades. Thankfully, he’d blocked that attack. Otherwise, he really would have suffered a humiliating defeat.

’Even though I don’t know why my fist-intent had no effect, since the ambush failed, I’ll just have to face him head-on!’

’I, Qin Bashan, have been through life-and-death battles more than once. How could I be defeated so easily?’

’The kid may have injured me, but the power of his punch was still a bit weaker than mine.’

’It seems the advantage is still mine!’

In an instant, having figured things out, Qin Bashan’s confidence returned.

"Kid, I admit you’re strong, but you’re not strong enough!"

As his voice fell, the Qi and Blood in Qin Bashan’s body surged like a great river, and his bones let out a series of sharp CRACKLES.

"Prepare to die!!!"

Qin Bashan’s confident words echoed across the field, causing Second-in-Command Xia Lie and Third-in-Command Huang Chong to relax in the distance.

The two of them, who had been slowly backing away, stopped in their tracks.

’With the Chieftain’s cunning nature, he must have figured out the opponent’s true strength.’

"Chieftain, kill him! That kid must be a supreme genius from Black Stone City! After this battle, the Chieftain’s name, the Ghost Hand Asura, will echo throughout all of Black Stone City!"

Huang Chong shouted from a distance, his eyes filled with hatred as he looked at Su Yu.

’Damn kid, he almost crippled me with one punch. Once the Chieftain takes you down, I’ll definitely land a kick of my own!’

Seeing the situation on the field change so rapidly, Qin Yu couldn’t help but show a worried expression.

She wanted to help, but she was afraid of only making things worse, so she could only stay put.

In the center of the field, Su Yu’s expression remained calm.

’My counterattack only broke a few of Qin Bashan’s ribs. I have to admit, the physique of someone at Flesh Refining Realm Perfection is truly monstrous.’

’But this is perfect. I can use this opportunity to hone my combat skills and increase my Skill Level.’

’After all, it’s been a long time since I’ve met an opponent who could force me to fight with all my strength. I’ll test out the true power of Hundred Fierce Peaks!’

"Kid, let’s see how many of my Tiger Stance fists you can take!"

With a great roar, the ground beneath Qin Bashan’s feet cracked as his body shot forward like a tiger descending a mountain, instantly appearing before Su Yu.

He balled his right hand into a fist and, with a terrifying whistling wind, smashed it down toward Su Yu!

This move was "Ferocious Tiger Descends the Mountain" from his Tiger Stance Fist. The punch carried the force of a roaring tiger’s gale and was astonishingly powerful.

Unstoppable for anyone below Flesh Refining Realm Perfection!

However, Su Yu’s response was a simple "White Ape Asks the Way"!

The punch shot out like a white ape extending its arm, as swift as the wind.

BANG!

The two fists collided, and Ming Jin exploded with a resounding boom!

The sleeve on Su Yu’s arm instantly ripped apart, revealing solid muscle beneath.

The powerful recoil forced him back three steps!

In contrast, while Qin Bashan’s sleeve also tore, he was only forced back a single step.

His expression immediately grew more ferocious.

He threw another punch, pressing his advantage!

Instead of retreating, Su Yu advanced, responding with "Fierce Ape Cleaves the Mountain."

BOOM!

The two fists collided again. The powerful Ming Jin echoed all around, causing Xia Lie’s expression to change drastically from his position on the small building.

’Such powerful Ming Jin... I wouldn’t be able to take a single hit!’

’But with the Chieftain here, it doesn’t matter how strong that kid is.’

In this exchange of fists, Su Yu was once again at a disadvantage, retreating several steps.

Qin Bashan felt that Su Yu’s punch was slightly stronger than before. He immediately guessed that Su Yu had used all his strength and was now at the end of his rope!

"Third move, Tiger Kill! Let’s see how you handle this!"

With a savage grin, Qin Bashan charged at Su Yu again.

In the distance, Qin Yu’s pretty face had turned pale. ’This is bad! Senior Brother Su has used all his trump cards, but he’s still no match for him!’

Unable to hold back any longer, she gripped the three-foot-long sword in her hand and was about to charge forward.

But at some point, Huang Chong and Xia Lie had gathered together, blocking her path.

"Little lady, just wait patiently. After we’re done with that kid, we’ll come and take care of you."

Without a word, Qin Yu drew her sword and charged at the two men.

Facing the powerful punch of the Tiger Stance, Su Yu once again threw a fist of his own in a direct confrontation.

This was the third punch stacked with Hundred Fierce Peaks, its power amplified by thirty percent!

BANG!

The two clashed again. This time, Su Yu was once again pushed back three steps.

But on the other side, a look of slight astonishment on his face, Qin Bashan was also knocked back three steps!

’What’s going on? Why did his power increase again? Does he have another trump card?’

In contrast to Qin Bashan’s astonishment, the corner of Su Yu’s mouth curved into a grin.

’Is the tide turning after just three punches?’