Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1442 - 1439: Mess to Clean Up

Lin Tian shifted the blame back to Qingshuang Pavilion. After all, the fact was that Qinglan Garden had not provided proper hospitality. In truth, he also found it very strange. Was Qinglan Garden short of staff? There was a group of people waiting to check in, yet no one came forward to handle it.

Having said that, Lin Tian turned around to head towards the small independent building, as the guest list and room keys were inside it.

But as soon as he took two steps, someone stepped forward to block his path. Lin Tian recognized the person; it was the Ancient Martial Artist who was the first to complain about Qinglan Garden. He looked to be in his twenties, shorter than Lin Tian, but his muscles were far more exaggerated.

Especially as this person was wearing a sleeveless shirt, with his deltoids, biceps, and triceps bare and visible. He didn’t need to flex to show off; his muscles were already pronounced.

Moreover, the muscles on his body didn’t resemble those developed in a gym, which look impressive but are impractical. The young man’s arm muscles seemed to be filled with explosive power, like the statue of the Sun God in Western sculptures.

Lin Tian could tell this was Cross Training, something both Miss and Ning Luoxi had mentioned before. In the ordinary Martial Arts World, there was also the concept of Cross Training, which involves forging the body by pushing it to its limits to strengthen muscles and bones, thereby enhancing resistance and attacking capabilities.

However, such cross-training achievements were limited, while the Cross Training practiced in the Ancient Martial World was very different. Ancient Martial Artists not only forged their muscles and bones externally but also practiced internal strength.

They practiced breaking bricks and stones and cultivated their dantian’s qi, refining both inside and out: the muscles, bones, and skin externally, and the essence, qi, and spirit internally. High-level Cross Training could make a knife leave only a white mark, and a spear leave just a white dot, with great resistance, somewhat similar to ancient body techniques.

The most famous Cross Training techniques were the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, Dragon Roar Iron Cloth, and Thirteen Grand Protectors Horizontal Training. However, Lin Tian couldn’t discern which technique the young man before him practiced.

"After making us wait so long, you think a simple sorry will suffice?" the person blocking his way said unhappily.

Lin Tian glanced at him and replied calmly, "Brother, what guidance do you have for me?"

"I’m not daring to offer guidance, but I’m not happy. Spar with me for a couple of moves, and once I vent my frustration, we can put this matter behind us," the person said bluntly, immediately resorting to a challenge.

However, Lin Tian actually appreciated this type of person, who would bring issues to the table rather than play sneaky tricks behind one’s back. That’s true forthrightness.

"Do you think he’ll dare accept the challenge?" someone whispered, with a smile of anticipation on their face.

"It’s hard to say. I remember the person blocking the way is named Tong Feihai, and he’s quite accomplished in Cross Training. Tong Feihai has no school or sect but is considered to have a single line of transmission. It’s said that mastering his technique requires maintaining virginity until reaching Innate Great Success; otherwise, breaking it before the Innate Realm greatly diminishes power and cannot be further increased," someone whispered in discussion.

"No wonder he has no school or sect. Reaching the Innate Realm before touching a woman? What man would want to learn that? Is the Innate Realm really so easily achieved? If you can’t reach it in a lifetime, does that mean you won’t marry or continue your lineage?" Many people shook their heads, discussing this young man’s Cross Training technique.

The young man named Tong Feihai evidently heard the crowd’s discussions, his face turning red with anger. After all, he was young and couldn’t bring himself to ignore the surrounding gossip.

"Your name is Tong Feihai? I am Lin Tian, please give me your guidance." Lin Tian said in earnest, following the Ancient Martial World’s etiquette, accepting Tong Feihai’s challenge.

Lin Tian’s acceptance of the challenge was quite unexpected for the crowd, among whom a person waved and shouted after Lin Tian introduced himself, "Brother Lin, it really is you..."

Lin Tian glanced around but didn’t recognize the voice. He decided not to respond and first deal with the immediate issue.

Regarding the gossip around him, Tong Feihai could only silence the crowd by defeating Lin Tian. He took a step back, taking a deep breath.

"Arhat Return!"

Tong Feihai exhaled loudly, spreading his legs apart, knees slightly bent in a squat, and raised his arms horizontally in front of his chest. This seemed to be an opening stance, and the moment it was completed, a force erupted, causing the dust on the ground to ripple outward with Tong Feihai at the center.

The aura surged to its peak, as if a true Arhat had returned, intimidating the assembly of demons. Tong Feihai was all in, expending his energy not only to defeat Lin Tian but also to intimidate those who had been discussing him.

Whether he could defeat Lin Tian was unknown, but the second goal was achieved; the people around fell silent. Lin Tian waved his hand, signaling Ghost and Yun Xiaotian to step back, and the other spectators also retreated voluntarily.

Lin Tian didn’t attack proactively; instead, he watched Tong Feihai with calm detachment. Tong Feihai furrowed his brows for a moment but wasted no time, stepping forward like a bulldozer towards Lin Tian, each footstep causing the bluestone ground to tremble. His momentum was impressively mighty.

"Dragon Slayer!"

When only an arm’s length from Lin Tian, Tong Feihai struck, his shout brimming with power, echoing in everyone’s ears while simultaneously his hands spiraled inward, sending a double punch aimed at Lin Tian’s center. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

This Ancient Martial technique was straightforward and direct; it was as if telling the opponent where the strike would land, yet the move felt unavoidable. As Tong Feihai’s double punch roared forward, a strong aura enveloped the area, compelling a head-on collision.

Of course, Lin Tian could easily escape this aura, but he didn’t. Instead, as Tong Feihai wished, he met force with force. Lin Tian struck with both palms, meeting Tong Feihai’s fists head-on.

With a loud boom, Lin Tian felt the fierce power pouring from Tong Feihai’s fists as if with the strength of a dragon. For ordinary Ancient Martial Artists, such a sudden onslaught would likely force them back, if not inflict injuries.

But Lin Tian merely planted his feet down firmly; he seemed rooted like a rock, unaffected by Tong Feihai’s immense force.

However, the force from his hands traveled to the ground beneath him, causing the bluestone to crack audibly into pieces. Those around were startled by the force of their clash, amazed at Tong Feihai’s strength and at Lin Tian’s ability to withstand it.

Failing to take down Lin Tian with one move, Tong Feihai narrowed his eyebrows slightly, equally surprised in his heart. Yet, despite these thoughts, his hands continued their motion.

"Subduing Tiger!"

Tong Feihai’s blocked fists suddenly twisted inward, transforming from fists to palms during the rotation, with the palms facing downward, striking forcefully as if intending to subdue a fierce tiger beneath.

Lin Tian wanted to see how much potential Tong Feihai had, so he didn’t use too much force to resist, allowing Tong Feihai to press down with his arms.

Tong Feihai didn’t disappoint Lin Tian; after breaking through the defense with "Subduing Tiger," he executed a continuous succession of attacks.

"Splitting Mountain!"

His palms raised again, chopping downward like a giant axe, akin to Yu Gong moving mountains or Pangu splitting the heavens, intending to treat Lin Tian as a great mountain to be cleaved apart.