<h4>Chapter 1165: Chapter 1172: Heaven and Earth Reversal (Part 3)</h4>


    If the first time could be considered a coincidence, the second urrence undoubtedly was not; it was a symbol of true skill.


    However, everyone was deeply puzzled, not knowing how Ling Chen had achieved it.


    "Elder Tong, was this something you taught to Ling Cheng?" Qiu Yong curiously asked. The Eight Oddities had been with Ling Chen for so long but had never seen such a technique. So, the only possibility was Tong Zhentian. Given that Tong Zhentian was a Heavenly List master, he possessed countless formidable skills; perhaps Ling Chen had learned it from him.


    "Not from me," Tong Zhentian replied. "Though I taught him a few moves, they did not include the technique he just used." He then smiled slightly and said, "I knew this kid had some tricks up his sleeve. Without some assurance, he wouldn’t dare to mess with Wang Hao. However, the technique he just used is indeed fascinating, and even I couldn’t see through how to counter it."


    "Is it really that powerful?"


    Tong Zhentian nodded, ncing at Su He beside him out of the corner of his eye. Su He currently looked very serious, his gaze fixed on Ling Chen, his eyes flickering as if contemting something. Noticing Su He’s behavior, Tong Zhentian was somewhat surprised. Su He had previously paid no heed to the duel between Ling Chen and Wang Hao, yet now he suddenly focused on Ling Chen, indicating there was definitely an issue at hand.


    "Impossible... impossible..." Wang Hao struggled to get up, looking at Ling Chen with an expression bordering on madness, "What sort of technique is this?"


    "Heaven and Earth Reversal!" Ling Chen replied calmly, "This is the true essence of the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, which I doubt your master ever taught you."


    Heaven and Earth Reversal is the most formidable technique of the Nine Yang Qiankun Step. When Su He initially taught him the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, he hadn’t covered this move. However, Ling Chen discovered the Nine Yang Qiankun Step and uncovered this move’s existence among the martial arts texts archived by the Ling Family.


    It seemed Su He had kept something back, not imparting the essence of the Nine Yang Qiankun Step to him.


    Heaven and Earth Reversal emphasizes the blend of real and illusion, what’s true seems false, what’s false seems true. If mastered flexibly, one can continually switch between reality and illusion. However, given Ling Chen’s current strength, executing this move is quite a strain. At this moment, he is more show than substance, weak enough that even amon person could knock him down.


    But none of this mattered now; Wang Hao had already lost his fighting spirit. Moreover, Ling Chen’sst words infuriated him. Why did Ling Chen know the essence of the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, and yet he didn’t? As Su He’s officially epted disciple, did he still not measure up to an outsider?


    "Step down!" At this point, Su He’s voice emerged from the crowd.


    Wang Hao bit his lip. Although his heart brimmed with discontentment, he truly understood that just with Ling Chen’s one move, he had no chance of winning. Continuing to fight would only be to court disgrace.


    Under the crowd’s gaze, Wang Hao suppressed his inner rage and leapt off the stage.


    Returning to Su He’s side, Wang Hao hung his head in silence. But even so, Su He could still sense his anger. To this, Su He had no intention of exnation. Wang Hao was merely a pawn in his hand, and he had no reason to concern himself with a pawn that held little value.


    "Old Man Tong, congrattions. I hope Dragon Tiger Hall will only flourish and be a new banner in the Martial Arts world." Su He left the remark expressionlessly and then turned to leave, taking Wang Hao with him. As for the martial arts veterans who had apanied him, they remained standing in their spots, showing no intention of leaving.


    With Su He gone, the oppressive atmosphere in the venue seemed to vanish instantly, and everyone exhaled a collective sigh of relief.


    "Ling Cheng!" Xia Yue and Wei Jiahao quickly made their way to the stage, supporting the visibly weak Ling Chen and asking, "Are you alright?"


    "I’m fine. Just help me in for a rest. Let’s leave the other matters to my big brother and Elder Tong to handle."


    Although Ling Chen had left the venue, the enthusiasm of the crowd only grew higher despite the recent events. The first direct face-off between Dragon Tiger Hall and Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion served as a splendid advertisement for Dragon Tiger Hall.


    At that moment, a car drove down the road, with Su He and Wang Hao seated in the back seat. From the departure of Dragon Tiger Hall, both maintained their silence, neither uttering a word.


    "You need to genuinely elevate your strength. Dragon Tiger Hall will be the biggest rival of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    Startled slightly by Su He’s sudden remark, Wang Hao opened his mouth wanting to say something but ultimately couldn’t voice it.


    "I know what you want to ask." Su He nced at Wang Hao’s expression, his perceptiveness seeing through the young man’s thoughts. "I didn’t teach Ling Chen Heaven and Earth Reversal. You are my disciple; I could not possibly y favorites."


    "Then why does he..."


    "There’s no use asking me; I also don’t know where he learned it from. However, the intelligence from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion indicates that Dragon Tiger Hall possesses many martial arts scripts. Judging from the situation earlier, this is likely true. Otherwise, Ling Chen wouldn’t have been able to bring out so many lost martial arts techniques. I imagine those scripts likely included the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, which is how Ling Chen knew how to use Heaven and Earth Reversal."


    Hearing this, Wang Hao felt a bit better. As long as it wasn’t partiality from Su He, everything else was bearable... no, there was still one more thing. Losing to Ling Chen again was something he couldn’t ept.


    "Victory and defeat are routine matters for a warrior; there’s no need to take it too much to heart. The more you dwell on it, the more it will disturb your mindset. A martial artist must maintain aposed heart to achieve the greatest progress. In terms of strength, you’re stronger than Ling Chen; you’ve just had less luck. Spend this period in deep meditation, strive to advance yourself even further. Next time you encounter Ling Chen, he won’t be your opponent."


    Su He advised earnestly. Looking across the entire Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, Wang Hao was undoubtedly the most outstanding of the younger generation. Besides him, there wasn’t another who could rival Ling Chen within a short time. Therefore, Su He had no choice but to continue valuing this pawn.


    Meanwhile, outside Dragon Tiger Hall, a middle-aged man stepped out from a corner, apanied by a woman of simr age.


    The two walked side by side, resembling an ordinary married couple. Watching the middle-aged man with a constant smile, the womanughed and said, "Your son is remarkable."


    "Indeed, and that’s because of whose son he is," the middle-aged man responded proudly.


    After receiving a call from Yang Qingling, Ling Kun had no choice but to rush to East Sea City to assist Ling Chen. Unexpectedly, Ling Chen handled the situation alone without needing his help. Witnessing his son’s incremental growth, Ling Kun couldn’t help but be pleased.