Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 498 - 323: Come

Bang! Bang!

Two back of the heads were forcibly pressed into the ground, creating two large pits.

Dust rising.

Lei Yunbao and Manager Yuan were both dazed by this slam, especially with the back of the head hitting the ground, blood rushing to the head, eyes seeing stars, if not for both of them having achieved the Seventh Realm Gang Control, forming Inner Firmament within, protecting their internal organs and brains, bones.

Just by this pressing the head and flipping over, hitting the back of the head on the ground could have taken their lives directly.

"Ah ah..."

After a brief time regaining consciousness, Lei Yunbao’s eyes, through Chen Ku’s large hand holding his face, saw the elegant youth crouching, pressing them onto the ground.

The youth’s gaze glancing sideways at Lei Yunbao and Manager Yuan, softly said:

"You two talk too much."

"Ah!"

An unprecedented feeling of shame and humiliation surged into Lei Yunbao’s brain in an instant, making his face flush red, he shouted:

"You dare to sneak attack me!"

Manager Yuan, being pressed onto the ground by Chen Ku’s other hand, also regained consciousness immediately, especially as his face was pressed obliquely against the ground, his eyes could clearly see the shocked expressions from the other thirty-plus martial association sect leaders on the nearby chairs...

The most important thing is, as his gaze naturally glanced into the distance, he saw the astonished eyes of those martial artists from Qiu Dragon Mansion gathered around the plaza.

Moreover, he himself was a Seventh Realm Gang Control expert, with ears clear and eyes bright, he could hear the discussions and shock from the Qiu Dragon Mansion people and martial artists at the plaza outskirts clearly, sounds rising and falling.

"What? Master Lei from Thunderbolt Hall and Manager Yuan from Red Flower Inn were actually pressed to the ground by that youth in one encounter!"

"Such speed and strength?"

"Master Lei was a contemporary of Qin Yuxian, Seventh Realm Gang Control, refined Inner Firmament, such a high-level master can even grab Divine Force Crossbow with bare hands at such speed, yet couldn’t evade Chen Ku’s sudden attack!"

"It’s quite unbelievable!"

"Manager Yuan from Red Flower Inn, their inn specializes in intelligence transmission, fastest in foot speed, even if Chen Ku made a sudden move, shouldn’t have been unable to evade."

The sound of these discussions, though far from the center of the Martial Arts Conference, was piercing to Manager Yuan’s ears, especially since surrounding were also his Red Flower Inn disciples.

All of them saw the scene of their manager being slapped to the ground, how could it not be a matter of shame and anger.

With anger surging to his head, he joined Lei Yunbao in roaring at Chen Ku:

"Junior, you are devoid of martial morality, suddenly striking, dare to sneak attack elders, completely shameless, let go of us quickly, if you have the guts, wait until Yuan can prepare his stance, and see if you still have such a chance!" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

His words seemed to instantly justify himself to an extent, reaching into the distance.

Making the people far away have some agreement.

"So it was the youth’s sudden move, catching the two elders off guard, unable to evade."

"I thought, these two elder masters, both top experts of Qiu Dragon Mansion, being flipped over at first sight is something even Qin Yuxian would struggle to achieve, could it be, Chen Ku has surpassed Qin Yuxian?"

However.

Ordinary people of shallow martial cultivation might think so.

At this moment, the other thirty-plus martial association experts seeing Chen Ku pressing two people to the ground observed everything clearly.

Chen Ku’s attack speed was too fast.

Suddenly, he appeared in front of Lei Yunbao and Manager Yuan, even they were certain they couldn’t have reacted in time.

Moreover.

All seeing the two pressed to the ground by Chen Ku, their Gang Qi vibrating, moving massive strength, seemingly trying to forcefully escape Chen Ku’s large hand constraint.

However, no matter how they moved, it was as if two Five Finger Mountains were pressing on them.

Even due to flailing limbs, appeared overly weak.

"Hiss!"

"What method is Chen Ku using, even the strength of two Seventh Realm experts, despite not practicing Giant Power Divine Skill, can’t be suppressed by two palms, Chen Ku actually presses them, unable to stand up."

Among the Thirty-Six Martial Association, the Nameless Newspaper Office, Ming Sect Leader seeing Chen Ku’s might, his gaze slightly vibrated, pupils shrinking a bit, as a force excelling in intelligence, they always had an assessment of Chen Ku’s power level.

They were quite aware, Chen Ku was able to defeat the Champion Marquis imprint in Martial Arts Heaven and Earth because he used a Sky Gang Thunder worth Eighteen Thousand Martial Fortune.

And Chen Ku’s true strength, in recent intelligence, was evaluated as only being invincible in the Sixth Realm.

Now...

Able to directly suppress two Seventh Realm masters.

"He has stepped into the true world of genius, breaking his own limits, possessing a ’breakthrough’ combat strength to fight Seventh Realm in Sixth Realm."

Nameless Newspaper Office’s director Ming Chunqiu, seriously observing Chen Ku’s back, seeming to want to unveil Chen Ku’s secrets.

"Exactly, he must have entered the breakthrough domain, just don’t know how many limits he has the combat power to break?"

In the distance,

Among the Martial Temple, scholars like Zhao Shenyang, Tang Lie, Xin Ruhai et al. all showed ecstatic looks.

"Breakthrough! Yes, Chen Ku truly entered that domain of true genius!"

"Unlike defeating Champion Marquis imprint with external aid like Sky Gang Thunder, this time, he utilized nothing, this is purely his strength!"

"In such a short time!"

"This youth’s rise is simply too fast!"

Especially Zhao Shenyang, he is very clear about the value of geniuses who have reached the Breakthrough Domain.

Being invincible in the same realm doesn’t make one a genius. Only those who can fight and win beyond their realm are truly born geniuses in martial cultivation.

"Ah..."

The two men pinned to the ground by Chen Ku, after continuous attempts and struggles, gradually realized in despair that Chen Ku was indeed much stronger than their strength.

"I can let you go, but... you’re already considered defeated by me, so once you stand up, find somewhere cool to stay. Otherwise, don’t blame me for giving you another slap."

Chen Ku withdrew his hands, clapped off the dust on his hands, turned around to face the remaining thirty or so martial associations, and smiled:

"If any of you have no objections, consider these two seniors as already subdued by me. There are still over thirty of you left, and I repeat, all of you can come at me together."

Having personally witnessed Chen Ku’s strength, none of the sect leaders present dare to think that Chen Ku’s prowess is not enough.

Yet,

Chen Ku’s suggestion for all of them to attack him together stirred a bit of anger.

Challenging the entire Thirty-six Martial Association by oneself, even Qin Yuxian back in the day had never done such a thing. Chen Ku was undoubtedly humiliating them in another way.

Senior Zijin’s eyes gleamed as he stood up at this moment: "Since Young Brother Chen has said so, I am willing to help you build your fame after today’s battle."

He finally found an opportunity to step forward.

Even though Chen Ku’s previous move was too swift, astonishing him, it instantly gave rise to a strong sense of apprehension, making him acknowledge that Chen Ku is a terrifying genius youth.

However, precisely because of this, he couldn’t let Chen Ku sit firmly in this position. Otherwise, given his younger age than Qin Yuxian, stronger talent, the martial associations might not have any respite opportunity for the next century or two.

"Senior Zijin said it well."

"Since Mr. Chen has named us for a challenge, how could we not fulfill his wish? Let us all stand up."

In an instant, more than twenty people stood up, sharing the same thoughts as Senior Zijin. They were already unwilling to be overshadowed by Qin Yuxian, and now even more reluctant to be overshadowed by Chen Ku.

Though Chen Ku’s displayed strength made them fully aware that most sect leaders present might not withstand two or three rounds against him, those who can truly engage him would likely be Senior Zijin, Li Tiansheng, Dugu Fort’s Dugu Xiao, and Di Family Master Di Yunlong—these four Seventh Realm great experts, especially Senior Zijin and Dugu Xiao, whose Seventh Realm peak cultivation, has reached the Outer Firmament level.

Even if Chen Ku is powerful alone, he cannot possibly withstand such a siege—this is the essence difference between solo battles and sieges in Jianghu Martial World.

"Main Sacrificial Officer, these martial associations’ sect leaders are really shameless, joining forces like this."

Tang Lie exclaimed: "That Chen kid..."

"No rush."

Zhao Shenyang said solemnly:

"Since Chen Ku initiated this, I have no reason to step in and speak for him."

The Qiu Dragon Mansion Thirty-Six Martial Association is a civilian organization, not part of the Martial Temple system. If he intervenes, it would have a negative effect.

On the square, as sect leaders stood up one by one.

Yet, two families did not stand.

"Our Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association supports Mr. Chen." Fu Baicao said with a smile.

Meanwhile, Ming Chunqiu, the president of Nameless Newspaper Office, who had been assessing Chen Ku’s capabilities, chose to abstain, having no intention to challenge Chen Ku nor support him.

In a flash, the vast square had over thirty individuals all approaching Chen Ku.

Like a large dark cloud pressing towards Chen Ku.

Formed by elite forces from the thirty martial associations under Qiu Dragon Mansion, an invisible aura even created a wind blowing in all directions.

From afar, spectators and martial artists surrounding the square unconsciously retreated under the overwhelming aura of the thirty-plus individuals.

Only the youth wearing Bright Armor as an undercoat and Taiyin Feather Robe as an outer garment let his hands hang naturally, like a glowing sun, standing unmoved under the pressure of the dozens of people, even flexing his wrists and fists.

Before acting, Chen Ku glanced at Manager Yuan and Lei Yunbao climbing up from the ground.

The two, although wishing to reclaim something from Chen Ku, being seasoned individuals, knew well they were defeated, had no qualifications to reengage, thus silently stayed in place.

Watching as fellow sect leaders passed by them.

"Old Xiao, help me vent my anger!"

The two whispered through clenched teeth to those heading towards Chen Ku:

"Senior Zijin, it’s up to you."

Over thirty people stood ten yards away from Chen Ku.

Someone spoke up; it was the sect leader of Changhong Sword Sect among Thirty-Six Martial Association, whose disciple Lv Changhong benefited from Chen Ku and had broken into the Sixth Realm, becoming their sect’s hope. At this moment, he softly said:

"Brother Chen, consider this; even Qin Yuxian would fall with all thirty-plus of us together."

Chen Ku said nothing else, simply gesturing:

"Come."

"Truly a young and glorious figure, then..."

Senior Zijin chuckled:

"Forgive my offense!"

He stepped forward from the frontmost position, and his seemingly hunched-over body suddenly expanded, sleeves and trouser legs stretching open. He was the first to charge towards Chen Ku, raising a hand, striking towards Chen Ku’s forehead.

Seeing Senior Zijin make the first move, others did not delay, following closely, revealing their exclusive weapons and diverse martial skills, tearing through layers of air, approaching Chen Ku in an instant.

Over thirty individuals’ attacks came simultaneously from front and back.