I Can Merge Techniques-Chapter 128 - 104: Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand: Breaking Limit, Zhou Ye Kills with a Borrowed Knife, Chu Fan’s Chilling Killing Intent

Chapter 128: Chapter 104: Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand: Breaking Limit, Zhou Ye Kills with a Borrowed Knife, Chu Fan’s Chilling Killing Intent

North of Cyan Yang City, Luofeng Valley.

The valley floor was flat, and by now, numerous figures had gathered on the surrounding slopes.

On the higher mountain ridges to the north and south, people from other gangs and Noble Families stood scattered about.

They were all spectators for today’s duels.

They were also the witnesses to this battle.

The fate of Xingning Street’s controlling rights for the next five years was tied to their interests as well.

In the center of the valley, a clearing had been made to serve as the dueling arena.

Chu Fan and Liang Yuhen stood facing each other.

The atmosphere was grim and tense.

’Is that him?’

On the north side of Luofeng Valley, Fang Qingqing, who was in the crowd, suddenly froze.

Two years ago, Chu Fan had often gone to the Fang’s Porridge Shop outside the city to ask for porridge, leaving a deep impression on her.

A few days ago on Xingning Street, when she saw Chu Fan strike those men from the Blood Saber Sect, she had recognized him immediately and was a bit surprised—he had actually joined the Seven Stars Gang.

She never expected that he would be the one to fight in the very first match of this competition.

"The Iron Armor Sect actually sent Liang Yuhen for the first match. Looks like they’ve got this round in the bag."

"Liang Yuhen? I heard she could break through to the Bone Marrow Forging Realm at any moment. By rights, she’s more than qualified to be a Small Leader!"

"The Iron Armor Sect is exploiting a loophole in the rules! Liang Yuhen hasn’t had her breakthrough yet, so she’s technically still an ordinary disciple. There’s nothing wrong with sending her for the first match. The Seven Stars Gang’s first round is looking grim."

The crowd chattered amongst themselves, their voices a flurry of discussion.

The rules only considered status, not strength.

"Who’s that kid the Seven Stars Gang sent?"

"He’s a new face. I’ve never seen him before."

"Is the Seven Stars Gang out of people? Sending some no-name to his death?"

"Even if they sent Zhou Ye, Incense Master Zhou Tianci’s nephew, he’d be no match for Liang Yuhen. Are they sending this kid because they know they can’t win and are just forfeiting this round?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Waves of doubt and pessimism came from all directions.

For some reason, Fang Qingqing, standing in the crowd, started to feel a little nervous.

Only at the front of the Seven Stars Gang’s camp, Incense Master Zhou Tianci and the few people beside him had faint, almost imperceptible smiles, seemingly unbothered by the surrounding chatter.

Just then, Li Xingxuan nudged Zhou Ye with his elbow and whispered, "Zhou Ye, we’re not doing anything anyway. How about we make a bet?"

Zhou Ye was taken aback. "Bet on what?"

Li Xingxuan grinned slyly and held up five fingers. "Let’s bet that Chu Fan beats Liang Yuhen within five moves!"

"What?" Zhou Ye froze again, almost thinking he had misheard.

The people around them also turned to look, their faces filled with shock.

They all knew Chu Fan was exceptionally talented; he had defeated Sun Zixuan of the Blood Refining Realm right after breaking into the Blood Nourishing Realm. His strength truly couldn’t be judged by common sense.

But Liang Yuhen was no ordinary Blood Refining Realm practitioner...

During the previous life-and-death struggles with the Blood Saber Sect and the Seven Stars Gang, she had killed many experts from both gangs. She was nothing like that good-for-nothing Sun Zixuan.

In their hearts, people felt Chu Fan might be able to win against Liang Yuhen, but defeating her within five moves was absolutely impossible.

Zhou Ye’s eyes darted around as he fell into thought.

’I know Liang Yuhen’s strength very well.’

’Even I couldn’t guarantee a win against her, let alone within five moves.’

’Besides, Chu Fan works under me.’

’Even if Chu Fan really had the ability to beat Liang Yuhen in five moves, if I spread the word a bit, would he dare make me lose money?’

’Is this Li Xingxuan trying to give me free money?’

"Alright! I’ll take that bet! Three hundred silver, it’s a deal!"

Zhou Ye suppressed his doubts and readily agreed, as if he could already see the shiny silver pouring into his pockets.

Seeing that he had taken the bait, Li Xingxuan’s smile widened. He suddenly circulated his qi and blood, his voice ringing out clearly as he shouted towards the arena, "Chu Fan! I made a bet with Zhou Ye that you’ll defeat Liang Yuhen in five moves! If you win, it’s three hundred silver, and half of it is yours!"

His words struck like a thunderclap on a clear day.

The entire valley fell silent for a moment, then erupted into an even greater uproar!

"How arrogant!"

"He doesn’t know his own limits!"

"Have the men from the Seven Stars Gang gone mad?"

Over in the Iron Armor Sect’s camp, everyone was first stunned, then their faces turned ashen as they glared furiously in the direction of Li Xingxuan and the Seven Stars Gang.

This was a blatant, naked humiliation!

Even the Iron Armor Sect’s Master Lei, who was always composed, couldn’t help but narrow his eyes and scrutinize the young man in the arena named Chu Fan, as if trying to see right through him.

As for Liang Yuhen, who stood opposite Chu Fan, she only frowned for a moment before her expression returned to calm.

She was a seasoned fighter with a firm will; she naturally wouldn’t lose her composure over a single sentence.

But the crowds of spectators on the north and south sides exploded with chatter.

"Defeat Liang Yuhen in five moves? Who is this kid from the Seven Stars Gang?"

"I’ve never heard of such a genius among the Seven Stars Gang’s younger generation!"

"Even an expert at the Bone Marrow Forging Realm would have a hard time taking down Liang Yuhen in five moves, right?"

"He’s all talk! Let’s just wait for the show!"

Amidst the clamor and the gazes filled with doubt, anger, and curiosity, Chu Fan cupped his fist. "Seven Stars Gang, Chu Fan!"

Liang Yuhen also cupped her fist. "Iron Armor Sect, Liang Yuhen!"

After speaking, she slowly unsheathed the longsword in her hand.

At this time, an old man walked between the two and said, "You both know the rules. The fight ends only when one side surrenders or is killed."

"If you don’t want to lose your life, you must shout your surrender loudly."

"Otherwise, if you are killed by your opponent, you have no one to blame but yourself."

Chu Fan and Liang Yuhen nodded at the same time.

Seeing that Chu Fan still hadn’t moved and was just watching her quietly as before, Liang Yuhen couldn’t help but be taken aback. "What weapon do you use?"

"A saber."

"Where is your saber?"

"It is here."

"Where?"

"In my heart."

"In your heart?"

"Yes. All who have seen it are already dead."

"You madman! Take this!"