Ricken left the stage with a gloomy expression and was taken away by the waiting medical team. Lu Chenzhou didn’t use all his Dark Force, just temporarily causing Ricken’s muscles to ache, swell and be unable to exert strength. A little rest would be fine, and it wouldn’t even affect his match in the afternoon.
This was a spar, and the point was to stop at the right moment.
In the center of attention, Lu Chenzhou returned to the resting area.
Old Ji’s devilish laughter was incessant:
"Good job, a Martial Artist needs exactly this kind of spirit! Martial Arts is the path to invincibility! Humble but not servile, proud but not arrogant, yet possessing the spirit of ’none but me!’"
Having defeated the Giant Elephant Fighting Hall twice, Old Ji was ecstatic.
He connected a call to Ji Feiyan, proudly saying:
"Your junior brother is already in the top sixteen, just waiting for the finals tomorrow."
Ji Feiyan laughed and replied, "No need to tell me, I already know. With junior brother’s strength, I dare not say he’ll be the first, but the top three is stable... If only I were there at the scene."
"Flying Swallow Sea Flying, Unrestrained!"
In the stands, the cheerleading team led by Shi Ruyu was also shouting with voices that shook the sky.
The audience also cheered for Lu Chenzhou’s name.
It was obvious that this man was a hot favorite for the championship.
The commentator shouted excitedly:
"I’ve been commentating for five years, and it’s the first time I’ve seen someone win four consecutive matches with a single punch each time! Will Lu Chenzhou be able to seize the championship? We’ll find out tomorrow!"
The morning’s matches ended.
Ricken walked with his head down behind his father.
Rickett didn’t scold him but instead smiled and said: Google seaʀᴄh novel⦿fire.net
"Losing doesn’t matter; what matters is if you don’t have the courage to face Lu Chenzhou again after being defeated once. Ricken, you have the potential to become the Holy Image King!"
"Father, I’ll work hard."
"Rest up, get ready for the afternoon’s matches."
"One day, I’ll defeat Lu Chenzhou fair and square on the stage with the stance of the Holy Image King! The Giant Elephant family never admits defeat!"
Hearing his son’s bold words, Rickett inwardly sighed. With Lu Chenzhou’s composure, the following matches would likely be unstoppable. Beating him seemed nearly impossible. But Ricken indeed needed an unrelenting goal to chase.
Lu Chenzhou, then, was a good target.
At noon, Ji Xuantong drove Lu Chenzhou to his luxurious residence in Pingjiang Mansion, and Lu Chenzhou also saw his parents, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time.
They ran out excitedly, saying:
"Son, you were so cool in today’s competition."
"Yes, really strong. Now online, everyone’s calling you ’One-Punch Xiao Lu.’"
Lu Guoping opened a video related to the Su City martial arts exchange competition, and half of the comments were discussing Lu Chenzhou. His popularity was unmatched!
"Lu Chenzhou is so cool, punching his way into the finals."
"Indeed, one-punch Lu Chenzhou!"
"They say he’s a student at Dragon City Martial Arts University, deserving of the top Martial Arts School reputation. Whether it’s his aura or his strength, he’s just different."
"We’ll see his performance tomorrow. Besides him, there are several strong competitors, but they didn’t get easy matches to finish with one punch, so they lack the spectacle and drama of Lu Chenzhou. When it comes to strength, it’s hard to say."
"Anyway, I feel Lu Chenzhou is the most awesome. He obviously didn’t use his full strength. I’m looking forward to seeing him in national-level competitions and even the All Nations Martial Arts Competition in the future."
Lu Chenzhou glanced at the videos. There were already hundreds related to the exchange competition with a total of millions of views. The hottest videos had even broken into the top ten trending topics in Su City.
He guessed it was the Diaoist Science and Technology, the organizer buying trending searches for marketing. Almost every video had people discussing him, high praises to the sky.
Lu Chenzhou was certainly a bit happy.
In this era, fame was important.
The ranking and popularity from various competitions would increase the value of his private lessons in the future, and it would be easier to attract students when opening a Martial Arts Hall after becoming a Martial Artist. High rankings in prestigious competitions could even add bonus points for admissions to Martial Arts University. Once in Martial Arts University, the school would evaluate students’ potential based on their performance in competitions.
In short, the fists represented fame and benefit!
Fame and benefit, in turn, would nourish the fists.
Ji Xuantong smiled and said:
"Today, let aunt make us a feast. Let’s enjoy a good gathering, and after eating, I’ll send Chenzhou back to the university, and pick him up again for the finals tomorrow."
Li Xianghua said in a hurry:
"Teacher Ji, let me do it. I can cook as well."
"You have to let us do something, or it won’t feel right staying here."
"Don’t be polite, both of you. Chenzhou is our hero at Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall. His fame is the hall’s fame. You are the hero’s parents... If you really feel the need to do something, just help out aunt in the kitchen."
The old couple happily went off to work.
"Thank you, master, when I stay at the university, I’ll bring them there."
Lu Chenzhou looked at his parents, whose Spirit had much improved, and felt grateful.
"Don’t mention it, let me introduce you to my family."
Master led Lu Chenzhou to the training room.
A lady with a mature and gentle demeanor and curly hair was Practicing Heavenly Pile. She was actually in her fifties but looked as if she was in her thirties due to her high Cultivation and good maintenance. In comparison, the forty-something Li Xianghua appeared older.
The master cleared his throat and said:
"Chenzhou, this is your master’s wife, also of Ninth Rank Cultivation. We met at Dragon City Martial Arts University... When you have time later on, you can also find a companion for yourself."
Lu Chenzhou greeted respectfully:
"Hello, master’s wife."
The lady smiled and responded:
"Chenzhou, I often hear Old Ji praising you. You indeed are a very smart and spirited young man. Congratulations on making it to the finals. Do you have confidence for tomorrow?"
"Ji Feiyan often calls me and talks about you, saying your strength is not inferior to some of her university classmates. It’s a pity that girl doesn’t practice as diligently..."
Lu Chenzhou’s hard work was well-known within the local area.
At noon, a luxurious living room was filled with dozens of dishes, and Ji Xuantong made everyone sit down and held a celebration banquet for Lu Chenzhou.
Old Ji, who knew how to do things right, popped open champagne when the atmosphere peaked.
Shi Ruyu, with a cup of tea, stood up and smiled:
"Come! Let’s wish our junior brother success in tomorrow’s final, may your Martial Arts flourish!"
Lu Chenzhou substituted tea for wine and said sincerely:
"Thank you to my teacher and master’s wife, and thank you to my seniors! No matter what great achievements I may or may not reach in the future, I will never forget everyone at Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall!"
Old Ji laughed heartily:
"With this word from my disciple, I am at ease."
After the meal, Ji Xuantong drove Lu Chenzhou back to the university. Then, he went to the gym to see if Du could make a comeback in the resurrection match.