Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Fight!

With a cold expression, Chu Liang, accompanied by Tie Niu, walked directly towards the courtyard where Xu Hua, the young master of the cloth shop, resided.

Tie Niu was a little uneasy and asked, “Big Brother Chu, what are we going to do with him?”

“Fight.”

“They have a lot of people.”

“We’ll fight as many as there are!”

“But…”

Tie Niu’s throat bobbed, his worries growing even more. He was afraid that Chu Liang wouldn’t be able to handle those people and would end up losing face.

Behind the two, more than ten martial arts hall disciples followed.

Each of them looked very excited.

There was a good show to watch!

They all enjoyed watching a spectacle, as long as it didn’t happen to them, the bigger the commotion, the better.

“What’s going on? Why are there so many people? Where are they going?”

A passing disciple asked, looking puzzled.

Someone immediately explained, “There’s going to be a fight!”

“Ah?”

“The young master of the cloth shop beat up Tie Niu, and now Chu Liang is going to get justice for Tie Niu.”

“Is the young master of the cloth shop Xu Hua? I know Chu Liang, but who is this Tie Niu?”

“It’s like this…”

After some explanation, the confused passersby understood the cause and effect of the matter.

Their nature of enjoying a spectacle was immediately awakened, and these passersby joined the ranks of the spectators.

In this way, more and more people followed behind.

Some even called their friends, rushing to the resting area to wake them up and call them to watch the excitement together.

In the blink of an eye, the news spread throughout the entire martial arts hall.

“The sun really rose from the west. That selfish Chu Liang is actually going to stand up for someone?”

Many martial arts hall disciples were surprised.

This sudden action by Chu Liang was very different from the Chu Liang in their impression.

“I heard that the one who got beaten up, Tie Niu, is Chu Liang’s little brother and has always been following him.”

“Someone like him actually has a little brother?”

“Birds of a feather flock together!”

“Let’s go, let’s go, hurry up and watch. If we’re late, we won’t be able to see anything!”

It was as if a wind of spectacle-watching had swept through the martial arts hall, blowing countless people towards the courtyard where Xu Hua, the young master of the cloth shop, resided.

At this moment, Xu Hua had already received the news.

He was also surprised.

“I just beat up a commoner, and it actually caused such a big stir. It’s really troublesome.”

Xu Hua frowned. Previously, at the Mountain Fist Martial Arts Hall, he was expelled by the hall master for beating someone up.

This time it was because of beating someone up again…

He wasn’t afraid of Chu Liang.

He felt that Chu Liang was incapable of dealing with him. He was only afraid of provoking the hall master of the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall.

If he was expelled from the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall, he would only be able to go to the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall.

And being expelled from two martial arts halls in a row, such a bad record might cause him to be rejected by the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall.

“If none of the three major martial arts halls want me, I’ll have to go to those small martial arts halls.”

Xu Hua was a little annoyed. He didn’t want to go to a small martial arts hall.

“And this Chu Liang, that Tie Niu is neither his relative nor his friend, is it really necessary?”

“Young Master Xu, Tie Niu is one of the few people in the martial arts hall who would speak up for Chu Liang. Perhaps that’s why Chu Liang is making such a big deal out of this.”

Beside him, a martial arts hall disciple spoke up and analyzed.

Xu Hua’s courtyard was already filled with many people, all of whom were his friends in the martial arts hall.

Liu Qiao had also come and was standing beside Xu Hua.

“Making a big deal?” He smiled. “That Chu Liang has also lost his mind. Doesn’t he think about how he’s going to end this if it gets out of hand, given his abilities?”

“Senior Martial Brother Liu is right. I think he’s just acting on impulse and hasn’t considered the consequences.”

“Could he be regretting it now?”

“It’s possible, but it’s too late to regret it. With so many people watching, if he dares to back down, his reputation will become even worse…”

Hearing these disciples’ words, Xu Hua felt a lot better.

He took a few deep breaths, trying to adjust his state to the best.

“Junior Martial Brother Xu, don’t be nervous.” Liu Qiao said with a relaxed expression, “We have a lot of people on our side, and that Chu Liang has a notorious reputation. No one will help him.”

“I know. I’m not worried about Chu Liang, but about the hall master.” Xu Hua looked into the distance, feeling a little worried.

“Hehe, don’t worry.”

Liu Qiao smiled. “Master Saber accidentally revealed a message earlier. He said that Chu Liang’s reputation is so bad that it’s affecting our martial arts hall’s reputation. The hall master has long wanted to kick Chu Liang out, but he hasn’t had an excuse. After all, a contract was signed, and it can’t be broken just like that.”

“Is that so?”

Hearing this, Xu Hua felt a lot more relieved.

Liu Qiao nodded. “Junior Martial Brother Xu, think about it. Even we have received the news. The hall master must have received the news too. But why hasn’t he shown up to stop it?”

“That’s right!”

Xu Hua was stunned, and then it dawned on him.

Why hasn’t the hall master shown up?

Isn’t it because he’s waiting for the two sides to fight?

Once they fight, there will be an excuse!

“Junior Martial Brother Xu, that Chu Liang is coming for you. You’ll have to fight him eventually.” Liu Qiao asked with a smile, “Are you confident?”

“Senior Martial Brother Liu, don’t worry. If it’s a one-on-one fight… I will win, he will lose!”

Xu Hua was very confident.

The others in the courtyard were also confident in him. Basically, no one was worried.

They all thought that Chu Liang only had one strand of Qi and Blood, and he was stingy and unwilling to spend money to ask the martial arts hall masters for guidance.

But Xu Hua had often asked for guidance from the masters when he was at the Mountain Fist Martial Arts Hall, and he had already mastered several martial skills.

The two were equal in Qi and Blood.

Whoever had stronger martial skills would win!

“That Chu Liang probably hasn’t even mastered a single martial skill, has he?” A disciple asked.

“Probably not. He chose the most difficult one, the 《Autumn Blade》. It’s impossible to master this martial skill without a year or two.”

Senior Martial Brother Liu nodded. After all, he was the one who led Chu Liang to the martial arts, and he personally saw Chu Liang choose this martial skill.

“The senior martial brothers at the Martial Skills Hall said that Chu Liang also chose the 《Fierce Tiger Fist》 and the 《Mountain Splitting Palm》, these two martial skills.”

“These two martial skills are also quite difficult.”

“Chu Liang hasn’t even gone to Fist Master and Palm Master’s classes. He probably hasn’t even mastered them yet.”

Everyone analyzed Chu Liang’s strength.

The more they analyzed, the more confident Xu Hua became.

Next, if they really started fighting, he would have to fight beautifully and not give Chu Liang any chance!

If he showed enough talent and ability, he might be favored by the hall master.

He might even be accepted as a direct disciple by the hall master!

“This is my chance!”

Xu Hua slowly clenched his fist, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

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He twisted his neck and looked at the courtyard gate.

“They’re here!”

Chu Liang and Tie Niu had arrived!

Behind them was a large group of martial arts hall disciples who were there to watch the show.

The courtyard was too small to accommodate so many people, and most of them could only gather outside the courtyard to watch.

Along the way, many disciples were analyzing ━ if they really started fighting, who had a better chance of winning, Chu Liang or Xu Hua?

“Senior Martial Brother Qi, who do you think will win?” Someone asked Qi Bai.

Qi Bai was one of the first martial arts hall disciples to befriend Chu Liang and had once attended Master Saber’s class with Chu Liang.

But later, when the rumors spread, he, like the other disciples, considered himself to be noble and unwilling to associate with a selfish person like Chu Liang.

Qi Bai smiled and replied, “Of course, it’s Junior Martial Brother Xu Hua. That Chu Liang is no match for him.”

“Senior Martial Brother Qi has great insight!”

“Senior Martial Brother Qi, I think so too…”

The results of their analysis were similar to those of Liu Qiao and the others.

Everyone believed that Xu Hua would win, and he would win beautifully.

“I hope Young Master Xu will go a little harder and teach that greedy villain Chu Liang a good lesson.”

“Hehe, don’t worry, Young Master Xu is no pushover.”

The disciples were discussing among themselves.

The courtyard was crowded with people. In order to see this good show, some people even climbed the trees outside and stood on the branches to look inside.

At this moment, at the back of the martial arts hall.

In a secluded courtyard.

Manager Wang and Hall Master Li Ren sat opposite each other, with two cups of warm tea on the stone table in between.

“Hall Master, why didn’t you let me go out and stop them?” A trace of doubt appeared on Manager Wang’s aged face. He had wanted to stop Chu Liang, but he was stopped by the hall master.

“Why stop them?” Hall Master Li Ren chuckled. “We just happen to be lacking an excuse. Let them fight first.”

“An excuse?”

Manager Wang was startled, and then he suddenly understood.

He stroked his gray beard and asked softly, “Does the hall master want to expel that Chu Liang from the martial arts hall? Recently, rumors have been spreading, and that Chu Liang’s reputation is not good. Our martial arts hall has also been implicated and criticized… If we use this as an excuse, it would be best to expel him.”

“Who said I want to expel Chu Liang?” Li Ren smiled.

“Not Chu Liang?”

Manager Wang was stunned.

If it wasn’t Chu Liang, it could only be the other person.

That young master of the cloth shop, Xu Hua!

“Xu Hua has a bad record. Since he was a child, he has indulged his family’s slaves to hurt people, and he has become even worse when he grew up. I really don’t like him.” Li Ren picked up the teacup and said slowly.

“But what about Chu Liang?” Manager Wang was very surprised. He had guessed wrong.

“Chu Liang, this kid is hiding too deeply. We can finally force him to make a move. Just watch.”

“Hiding too deeply?”

“Old Wang, have you seen the body of that tiger demon?”

“No.”

“Go and take a look at the Martial Alliance when you have time.” Li Ren gently put down the teacup. “If I’m not mistaken, Chu Liang should have already condensed his second strand of Qi and Blood.”

“Ah? But he only practiced the 《Blood Nourishing Technique》.”

“That’s right, this kid’s talent is really amazing. Fortunately, he came to my Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall. Although he went to the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall at first, haha, I have to thank Qi Hong’s incompetent daughter…”

Li Ren laughed twice, the corners of his mouth raised, not knowing what happy thing he was thinking of.

Manager Wang asked, “Hall Master, was that tiger demon really killed by Chu Liang alone?”

“It should be.”

“What if he loses to Xu Hua?”

“Then I’ll consider myself to have misjudged him, but it shouldn’t happen.”

As the two were talking, a martial arts hall disciple hurried over.

The disciple said in a low voice, “Hall Master, Manager Wang, Chu Liang has already entered Xu Hua’s courtyard.”

“Good, go. Keep investigating and report back.”

“Yes!”

The disciple left quickly and ran towards Xu Hua’s side.

At this moment, as Chu Liang walked into the courtyard, the voices inside and outside the courtyard gradually became quieter.

The disciples stopped discussing, and even their breathing slowed down. They all focused their attention and gathered their gazes on the small courtyard.

It was quiet.

The atmosphere began to become heavy.

Chu Liang’s expression was cold. He looked at Xu Hua and said coldly, “Tie Niu, was this the person who attacked you last night?”

“Yes.”

Tie Niu’s voice was very soft, his expression conflicted, and his heart was full of worry.

If he had known that things would turn out like this, he shouldn’t have come to the martial arts hall today. He should have waited until his injuries had healed before coming.

Now, not only could he not help Chu Liang, but he had also caused him trouble.

He was very worried that Chu Liang was no match for him.

“Chu Liang!”

Xu Hua suddenly spoke, his voice equally cold.

“If you retreat now, this matter can still be resolved. Otherwise, you and I can only have a match!”

“A match? Are you even worthy?”

Chu Liang’s voice was ice-cold, and he strode towards Xu Hua.

Xu Hua shouted, “It seems you are determined to fight!”

His face was gloomy, but he was secretly happy. He was afraid that Chu Liang wouldn’t dare to fight.

Now, fighting was exactly what he wanted!

He let out a cold shout, his five fingers formed a fist, his aura surged, without any reservation, he directly used his most proficient martial skill ━ Fierce Tiger Fist!

With a punch, the fist wind was astonishing, and there was a faint sound of a tiger’s roar!

Feeling this aura, the onlookers showed surprised expressions, because this punch already had the aura of approaching great mastery. Among those with one strand of Qi and Blood, it was hard to find an opponent.

How would Chu Liang respond?

Would he dodge directly?

Or would he use a clever technique to neutralize it?

“Boom!”

A loud bang!

Everyone’s faces showed expressions of disbelief.

Chu Liang’s expression was indifferent. He didn’t dodge or neutralize it. Instead, he directly struck out with a palm, meeting fist with palm!

Fist and palm collided, and he didn’t move an inch.

He actually took it!