276: Chapter 56 Mad Dragon VS Subduing Dragon

"What was the result?"

Hearing Qiao Feng's question, the surrounding Jianghu people chimed in one after another, quickly explaining the situation.

Afterwards, Quan Guanqing said in a Yin and Yang tone, "This Murong Family is truly a prestigious household; to even enter their doors, one must actually debate and fight on a stage."

The surrounding elite members of the Beggars Sect felt somewhat displeased upon hearing these words.

Qiao Feng, however, showed no emotion.

Hearing this, he said indifferently, "As the saying goes, a guest should follow the host's convenience. Since we have come to someone else's territory, we must abide by the host's wishes."

Having said that, Qiao Feng stepped past those Jianghu people who intended to leave and walked straight towards Canhe Village.

Duan Yu and the members of the Beggars Sect followed closely behind.

Seeing this, those Jianghu people instantly developed a desire to watch the excitement and turned around in unison, following at a distance.

Feng Boe and Bao Butong saw this situation and exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming a bit more solemn.

As Qiao Feng, Duan Yu, and the Beggars Sect members approached, Bao Butong asked Qiao Feng, "Is Your Excellency the Beggars Sect Leader, Qiao Feng?"

"Precisely," Qiao Feng replied truthfully, then asked in turn, "And you two are?"

"Bao Butong."

"Feng Boe."

"So it is Third Master Bao of Jinfeng Village and Fourth Master Feng of Xuan Shuang Village. I have long heard of you," Qiao Feng said with a polite smile.

"Not so, not so..."

"Ahem." Seeing Bao Butong start with 'not so,' Feng Boe immediately knew he was about to start arguing, which might lead to a long-winded speech, so he quickly made a tactical interruption.

They were standing guard here for serious business.

Most importantly, Qiao Feng was a renowned expert of the current era, and he wanted to have a fight with him.

Then, Feng Boe said to Qiao Feng, "Is Leader Qiao also here to demand an explanation?"

Qiao Feng smiled and said, "Not exactly to demand an explanation, but to investigate the truth behind the murder of Vice Leader Ma. I have come specifically to ask Young Master Murong to help answer some questions."

"Isn't that just demanding an explanation?" Feng Boe retorted directly, then went straight to the point. "You've brought so many people; I'm afraid Third Brother Bao's single mouth won't be enough. Why don't we be more direct? You and I shall see the true chapter under our hands and discuss martial principles."

Without waiting for Qiao Feng's response, he added, "I have long heard that Leader Qiao's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are unmatched in ferocity."

"Coincidentally, Feng Boe had the honor of being taught a palm technique by the Young Master, called the Raging Dragon Palm."

"Today is the perfect time to see if the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms can subdue a Raging Dragon."

As soon as these final words were spoken, the members of the Beggars Sect all showed looks of anger.

The Beggars Sect currently held great prestige. They had mobilized a large force and followed their leader from afar to get an explanation. In the end, it was bad enough that the Murong Family didn't come out to welcome them, but they even set up two stages to block them and finally made such arrogant remarks.

Qiao Feng similarly felt displeased, so he cupped his fists and said, "Since Fourth Master Feng has extended an invitation, I, Qiao, shall seek a lesson or two."

After saying that, he leaped onto the Martial Principles Stage. However, he did not use the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, but instead started with the Taizu Long Fist to attack Feng Boe.

Seeing this, Feng Boe gave a chuckled and used the Great Subduing Demon Fist to respond.

Both men intended to test each other with this move, but after several rounds of fist-against-fist fighting, both were secretly surprised.

Feng Boe thought to himself that Qiao Feng truly lived up to his reputation. He was indeed a peerless figure in the current Martial Forest; using only a basic technique like the Taizu Long Fist, he could fight on equal terms against his own Great Subduing Demon Fist.

In terms of refinement, the Great Subduing Demon Fist far surpassed the Taizu Long Fist.

Furthermore, he had also practiced the Dragon Elephant Prajna Gong and achieved some small success.

Little did he know, the surprise in Qiao Feng's heart was even greater.

His martial talent was exceptional. Since achieving success through self-study, he had met no match among his peers. Though he was modest, he knew in his heart that if he went all out in a one-on-one fight, only a few of the older generation could defeat him.

Because of this, he basically never used the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms when competing with others, only using basic skills like the Taizu Long Fist.

Firstly, he felt it was unnecessary, and secondly, he wanted to save some face for others.

Even so, there were very few opponents in the Jianghu who could make him feel strained or worthy of serious attention.

But now, Feng Boe before him was one of them.

Not only because the Great Subduing Demon Fist used by Feng Boe was more refined than the Taizu Long Fist, but also because the strength and cultivation he displayed were extraordinary.

The important thing was that, like him, Feng Boe had not yet gotten serious or used his full strength.

After a few more rounds, Feng Boe used a gap to pull back and warned with a smile, "Leader Qiao is indeed remarkable. In that case, I shall not be polite."

With that, he began to mobilize the True Qi within his body and executed the Raging Dragon Palm.

In an instant, the True Qi around him gathered, emitting a howling sound as it surged, transforming into a golden dragon shape.

Qiao Feng's gaze narrowed, and he likewise employed the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, condensing a large, translucent dragon.

A scene of two dragons competing for brilliance immediately appeared on the field.

The people below the stage watched in a daze.

After a moment, a Jianghu person watching the excitement muttered, "How do they both have dragon shapes? Could it be they are both the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms?"

The people of the Beggars Sect were also somewhat bewildered.

Just then, the two dragons whistled forth, clashing head-on, and collided in an instant.

In a flash, the fierce and violent True Qi exploded, blowing the entire high stage apart. At the same time, a terrifying airwave erupted, scattering rolling dust in all directions.

Bao Butong, who was closer, felt a sense of alarm in advance and used his Lightness Skill to leave a step ahead.

The surrounding people were not so lucky; one by one, they were sent flying by the airwave. The lightly injured were hurt, while the severely injured spat blood.

When the dust settled, the high stage had become a ruin.

Feng Boe's face was pale, blood leaked from the corner of his mouth, and his clothes were torn.

Qiao Feng, however, only had damaged clothes and a slightly pale face.

Seeing this, Feng Boe wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled, "As expected of the famous Heroic Beggar. Feng Boe is thoroughly convinced by his defeat in this fight."

After speaking, he couldn't help but cough, directly spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, his figure becoming somewhat unsteady.

Seeing this, Bao Butong hurried over to support him, then took a porcelain bottle from his bosom and poured out a Medicinal Pill to feed into his mouth.

After taking the Medicinal Pill, Feng Boe said nothing more and sat cross-legged on the spot to meditate and regulate himself.

In just a short while, his complexion visibly improved a great deal.

Seeing this, Qiao Feng was secretly amazed, then he spoke up and asked, "You two, can I go in to see Young Master Murong now?"

Bao Butong shook his head, "According to the rules, you still have to have a word with me."

The Beggars Sect members were instantly enraged, and several Elders began shouting on the spot.

"You already lost the fight, yet you still won't let us in. This is too much!"

"In that case, don't blame us for being impolite!"

"Why don't we take them down first and see if that Murong Fu comes out."

"I think that works. All Disciples, hear my command: form the Dog Beating Array!"

As soon as this command was issued, many Beggars Sect members immediately held their bamboo poles and set up a formation to surround Feng Boe and Bao Butong.

Just then, the sound of a flute rang out.

At first, it was like the tide slowly pushing in from a distance, becoming faster and faster, and then it was like a surging flood, making people feel as if they were in the middle of the great ocean.

The crowd was instantly entranced, their movements frozen. In their minds, white waves like mountains appeared; fish leaped and whales floated in the tide, and the wind whistled while gulls flew over the sea. In an instant, giant waves reached the sky, and water demons and sea monsters emerged from the waves. A host of demons manipulated the tide, hooking people's minds, and then illusions arose, changing in a thousand ways.

"Don't come over!"

"No, don't!"

"Get away!"

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