The most crucial weapon for Marquis Feng Han to win over people was not Chen Jiuyang's ability to heal injuries, but the trump card that was the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill.
Chen Jiuyang could heal injuries, and Grandmasters who recovered from their wounds, coupled with sufficient Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pills, could almost all break through to the Heaven Realm. Such astonishing news was something even Marquis Feng Han dared not to spread.
At most, he could say that his disciple Chen Jiuyang could heal the injuries of Grandmasters.
Among all these people, only Marquis Feng Lian understood Xu Han Guang's hidden intentions. After all, the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill was of great importance, and it was best not to pass it on to those who were not trusted.
The crowd calmed down, but what was different was that everyone's gaze fell on Chen Jiuyang, and each person looked at him with a different expression.
There was anticipation, curiosity, indifference, disdain, and killing intent!
"Fourth round, Chen Jiuyang wins!"
The referee's voice rang out, and Chen Jiuyang advanced to the next round.
The person Chen Jiuyang had knocked down sneered, "Chen Jiuyang, we've figured out your limits now. You're bound to lose in the Feng Province qualifiers later. Hahaha, you still want to be the Dao companion of the Demonic Cult's Saintess? You're going to die!"
Chen Jiuyang frowned. A Grandmaster with considerable strength was actually being used as cannon fodder by the sects and factions from other cities in Feng Province, just to ascertain his strength.
These sects and factions, which were usually nowhere to be seen, had such terrifying backing.
However, it was understandable. With the resurgence of spiritual energy, it was only natural for those sects and factions, armed with cultivation techniques, pill formulas, and pills, to have cultivated some Grandmasters unknown to the outside world.
After four rounds of elimination, only sixteen people remained.
"Fifth round of matches, Chen Jiuyang versus Jin Zhizhuan."
Chen Jiuyang took a pill. The previous four consecutive matches had significantly depleted his true qi.
Jin Zhizhuan was a middle-aged man in his early forties. Judging by his true qi, he had opened almost all twelve major acupoints.
The two ascended the stage and clasped their fists, bowing, "Marquis Feng Luo, Jin Zhizhuan!"
Chen Jiuyang's expression faltered, and he smiled, "Marquis Feng Han, Chen Jiuyang!"
Jin Zhizhuan said, "I've long heard that Brother Chen is exceptionally talented and possesses considerable strength, managing to reach the fifth round of the Martial Rankings solely with the strength of his four acupoints. You are indeed not to be underestimated."
Chen Jiuyang also smiled, "Feng City has countless heroes, but I haven't heard of Brother Jin's name. It seems Marquis Feng Luo has kept you well hidden."
It seemed that the titles of the "Four Grandmasters of Feng City" from before were all nonsense. Those with true power were hidden, likely to shine brilliantly in the Martial Rankings.
Jin Zhizhuan's expression stiffened. "My father did indeed confine me to the mansion to practice martial arts since childhood, rarely letting me go out."
"Hahahaha!" Chen Jiuyang laughed heartily, "Then Brother Jin, let's just spar lightly and not harm our friendship, how about it?"
Jin Zhizhuan nodded, "We both belong to the Marquis lineage, and indeed, we shouldn't damage our friendship. Let's switch to a scholarly match."
Chen Jiuyang asked, "How shall we have a scholarly match?"
Jin Zhizhuan proposed, "Let's each perform a set of our own martial techniques, point out each other's flaws and weaknesses, how about it?"
Chen Jiuyang agreed, "Certainly, this way I can also recover my true qi and warm up my body."
An old man with a white beard in the spectator area for the Marquis clan chuckled, "Marquis Feng Han, it seems your disciple is about to be tricked into losing by my son."
Marquis Feng Han looked puzzled, "Why?"
Marquis Feng Luo explained, "My son is a martial arts fanatic. When it comes to martial arts techniques, even I, his father, cannot surpass him. He has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood. Hehe, I only released him today for him to make a stunning debut."
"Marquis Feng Han, my apologies."
After saying this, Marquis Feng Luo's expression stiffened.
On the martial arts stage, both of them performed a set of their cultivation techniques. A moment later, his son, Jin Zhizhuan, actually bowed to Chen Jiuyang and conceded defeat.
"Hahahaha!" Marquis Feng Han burst into laughter. "Old Luo, it seems my genius disciple is superior. You must understand, although my disciple is only at the Profound Realm cultivation, he can heal all sorts of injuries for Grandmasters of the Earth Realm. How could he fall behind in martial theory?"
"I concede."
Chen Jiuyang had easily defeated his opponents all the way, bringing great honor to Marquis Feng Han.
Marquis Feng Luo's thoughts stirred, "That makes sense. Han Guang, have your disciple take a look at my injuries later, won't you?"
Marquis Feng Han smiled, "Of course, of course."
Chen Jiuyang, standing on the martial arts stage, said to Jin Zhizhuan, "You have exceptional talent, but you are a bit rigid in form and spirit, forgetting the intent."
"If you continue like this, it will be difficult for you to even break through to the Earth Realm."
Jin Zhizhuan clasped his fists in a bow, "Brother Chen's insight is sharp. I was confined by my father to practice martial arts in the Marquis's mansion since childhood and rarely went out to see the world. After this, I will travel the world to prepare for breaking through to the Earth Realm."
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "Then I congratulate Brother Jin on breaking through to the Earth Realm in advance."
Jin Zhizhuan chuckled, "Brother Chen has an extraordinary physique. I believe breaking through to the Earth Realm is just a matter of who goes first."
Chen Jiuyang's heart tightened. This Jin Zhizhuan was not to be underestimated; he could discern that his physique was extraordinary.
"Sixth round of matches, Chen Jiuyang versus He Feiyu!"
"Eight into four. After this match, it will be the semifinals. Those who reach this stage are all outstanding individuals within the Profound Realm."
As the sixth round of matches began, the atmosphere at the scene began to boil.
Upon seeing the match information for Chen Jiuyang, Zhong Zhuwu sneered, "Xu Han Guang, it seems your disciple's ranking will end here."
Marquis Feng Han frowned, "He Feiyu, this is indeed going to be quite troublesome."
Qiu Yihan sat upright, looking at the two on the martial arts stage, a playful smile on her lips, "The first test brick has arrived."
As soon as Chen Jiuyang stepped onto the stage, he could feel He Feiyu's terrifying true qi. He was a master who had opened all twelve major acupoints!
The two clasped their fists.
"Six Doors, He Feiyu!" He Feiyu said coldly.
"Marquis Feng Han, Chen Jiuyang!" Chen Jiuyang replied.
He Feiyu stated coldly, "Chen Jiuyang, if you defeat me today, you will be able to win the championship of the Feng City Martial Rankings."
Chen Jiuyang frowned and asked, "Why?"
He Feiyu replied, "Why? I have been the champion for the past five years. For this year's Martial Rankings, I deliberately suppressed my cultivation for five years without entering the Earth Realm."
Chen Jiuyang's eyebrows shot up, and his heart immediately sank. He had deliberately suppressed his cultivation for five years for the sake of this year's Martial Rankings championship.
This He Feiyu was well-prepared!
He Feiyu continued, "I've heard about the actions from above, and you've done very well. I don't want to seriously injure you, so you should step down and concede."
Chen Jiuyang's brow furrowed, "What arrogant words! A martial artist is judged by their strength. Even if I fall, I will fall with dignity. Even if you have opened twelve major acupoints, you may not necessarily defeat me!"
He Feiyu retorted, "You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Then let's try!"
As his voice fell, He Feiyu drew a Tang saber and slashed at Chen Jiuyang. The dense and fierce true qi seemed as if it would shatter Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang's eyelids twitched violently. He quickly inserted several silver needles into himself, and then his true qi erupted, forming a protective qi shield.
"Rumble!"
A terrifying explosion sounded, and the faces of Yao Zixuan, Lin Yuexian, and Ji Lengyue immediately turned pale.