Chapter 2396 Initial Display of Strength

As Matt knelt, silence momentarily enveloped the entire training hall. The tall woman with short hair, in particular, wore a stiff expression, her mocking words forgotten.

Impossible!

Matt, what happened?!

Mythologys members were dumbfounded by their comrades reaction. They were all quite familiar with Matts strength and defense, but they also knew his personality. Thus, they knew this wasnt an act.

Shi Fengs palm strike had looked gentle. It hadnt even seemed powerful enough to injure an ordinary person, much less a Henglian expert like Matt, yet after taking the hit, Matt had collapsed with his pale face twisted in pain. The strike had clearly left him with substantial injuries.

Even Lei Bao and Heavens Rumbles disciples gaped in shock, not to mention Fang Shihans group.

What did the Hall Master do?

Heavens Rumble disciples were confused. They had already witnessed Matts strength earlier, when he had defeated Lei Bao in three moves. The man had such high defense that he had taken a full-powered blow from Lei Bao without issue, and yet, he couldnt cope with one of Shi Fengs gentle palm strikes.

Did that guy use some hidden weapon, Vice Guild Leader? How else would he have hurt Matt? a male youth, who was as large as Fang Mingyu, quietly asked Fang Shihan.

Aside from the old instructor, who wasnt in the hall, the strongest of Heavens Rumbles visitors were Matt and Fang Shihan. Since Matt couldnt speak at that moment, only Fang Shihan could inform her companions of what Shi Feng had done.

The rest of Mythologys group nodded, agreeing with the male youth. They assumed that Shi Feng mustve cheated.

No. He didnt just attack with one strike, but three, instantaneous palm strikes, Fang Shihan said, watching Shi Feng with an indescribably grim expression. Moreover, all three strikes hit the same location, so it looked like a single attack. His physical control has already reached the Spiritualization Realm.

Three palm strikes?! How is that possible?!

Their leaders answer stunned Mythologys members. Ignoring the difficulty of striking the same location multiple times, executing three simultaneous attacks was an unbelievable feat. They couldnt even fathom what kind of mental and physical reaction speed one would need to accomplish it.

Thats right, I executed three palm strikes, as agreed, Shi Feng said, not bothering to hide the truth. He was a little surprised to see Matt so pale, however. Not only does combining three attacks allow me to increase my raw power, but it also doubles my hits penetrating power. To think you only received minor injuries, Im impressed with your muscular defense. If you had come here a few days ago, I really wouldnt have been a match for you.

Adjusting to his Epic Mana Body in the Howling Wind Canyon had inspired him.

After he had become a neutralizing grandmaster in the real world, his mind had begun to secrete hormones to fortify his physical prowess. His mental and physical reaction speeds, in particular, had significantly improved, but superior reaction speed wasnt enough for him to exhibit his full strength. His physical control wasnt yet perfect.

However, by controlling the flow of Mana in his Epic Mana Body, he had come up with some combat techniques that would rely on his reaction speed. Although he couldnt replicate these techniques perfectly in the real world, he was able to exhibit a fraction of the techniques power. Even that fraction greatly increased his strength and penetrating power, allowing him to drive the force of his strikes toward Matts organs.

Not even an adult bear would escape such an attack unscathed. Although Matt was in incredible shape, he was only human.

Once his pain had subsided to a bearable level, Matt stood, glaring at Shi Feng with a hint of fear in his gaze. He abandoned any thought of fighting the younger man.

YouVery good! Ive lost this challenge!

Henglian Style practitioners were famed for their brute strength and defense. The only reason that they dared to clash with neutralizing grandmasters was their ability to take a hit without sustaining significant injuries. On the other hand, if they got lucky and landed a bow, they could knock out their opponent with a single hit. However, theyd have to flee from a neutralizing grandmaster like Shi Feng, who could ignore their defense. Fighting such an individual would only spell their death.

Still, the situation confused Matt. Aside from Shi Feng, he had only ever taken such a serious blow from his old instructor. His instructor was an old monster who had become a neutralizing grandmaster several decades ago. The old instructor had also received help from plenty of state-of-the-art and medication to grow stronger. His strength had long since reached inhuman levels. In comparison, Shi Feng was only in his early 20s. Just how did this young man become so powerful?

In that case, will you fulfill your end of the bargain, Mis Fang? Shi Feng asked after Matt had admitted defeat.

After his fight with Matt, Shi Fengs mind spun. It wasnt because he had successfully executed a Gods Domain combat technique in the real world, but because of how impressed he was with Mythologys expert standards. He had never thought Mythology would be this powerful.

If even Mythology could nurture such incredible fighters, other superpowers shouldnt be far behind.

More than anything, Shi Feng needed a large stock of Life Potions to nurture his own fitness, as well as help Lei Bao and Fire Dance become neutralizing grandmasters. Otherwise, Zero Wings operations in the real world would be in grave danger.

The Three Palms, One Strike technique might have looked simple, but it was extremely hard to execute. If Shi Feng hadnt mentally prepared himself, and Matt hadnt simply stood there to take the hit, he wouldnt have been able to execute the technique.

I dont have 20 Life Potions on me right now, but Ill have someone deliver them to you before the end of tomorrow, Fang Shihan said, frowning. Shi Fengs strength had drastically exceeded her expectations. He certainly couldnt be considered an ordinary neutralizing grandmaster. We have other matters to tend to, so we will take our leave for now.

After saying so, Fang Shihan left with her subordinates, and Shi Feng didnt try to stop her. Fang Shihan was the Qilin Corporations princess. She couldnt afford to break a promise she made in public.

After Fang Shihans group left, cheers broke out in the training hall as the disciples celebrated. Everyone practically worshipped Shi Fengs display, which had renewed their confidence in the Heavens Rumble Training Center. Some of the normal members even considered applying to become true Heavens Rumble disciples.

However, the atmosphere in the luxury maglev car parked outside of the training center wasnt as cheerful.

Were just going to leave, Vice Guild Leader? I know we only came here to test Heavens Rumbles standards but wasnt our main goal to compete with the training center virtually and steal its virtual combat platforms in Fenglin City?. Shi Feng might be strong, but itll be a different story when we fight in a virtual combat platform. Not even Zero Wings Black Flame will be a match for you with your strength as a Tier 3 player, much less Shi Feng, Matt complained.

No. We need to report this to the old instructor, Fang Shihan said, shaking her head. No matter how you look at it, its strange for someone as young as Shi Feng to be so powerful. Im sure theres some big secret to his strength. If we can discover this secret, well gain far more authority in Mythology. It might even be enough for me to become one of the headquarters Three Great Vice Guild Leaders!