I Grind to Martial Saint

BANG!

The sound of a skull shattering!

Now that Han Yuan had reached Perfection in his Arhat Iron Cloth Shirt, he was blessed with Copper Skin and Iron Bones, making even his head as hard as iron.

And he had just struck Lü Yangping’s temple.

The terrifying force shattered the man’s skull, causing a massive concussion. Grayish brain matter oozed from his five orifices.

After the first strike, Han Yuan smashed his head forward again.

This time,

he struck the man’s forehead.

BANG!

Lü Yangping’s body trembled from the impact, and he stumbled back several steps.

His forehead was a bloody mess, and his eyes bulged as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.

Han Yuan took a large step forward and delivered a third headbutt.

CRACK!!!

This time,

Lü Yangping collapsed heavily to the ground, his body convulsing and his limbs twisting unnaturally.

”Such hard bones.”

The Demon Exterminator gave Han Yuan a deep look before ordering someone to drag Lü Yangping away.

Han Yuan’s performance had also caught the attention of some people in the pavilion.

”This kid seems pretty strong. He even defeated Lü Yangping.”

a Demon Exterminator said softly.

Someone else added, ”Strong, yes, but I’ve never seen his face before. He’s probably not from the County Town.”

”I’ll go check.”

Huang Ren quickly had someone bring over a list. After a brief check, he said, ”This man is Han Yuan, a constable from Qingshui County... recommended for the assessment by Demon Exterminator Duan Xu.”

”His opponent in the next round is... Bai Hao.”

Instantly, all eyes fell on Bai Qi.

Bai Qi, however, was quite calm. ”I have complete confidence in Bai Hao.”

”This Han Yuan should be able to withstand about ten of his hammer strikes.”

Du Qiuxu, the Supervisor of the Demon Extermination Tribe who had been silent the whole time, smiled but still said nothing.

Huang Ren also whispered, ”That’s true... If this Han Yuan hadn’t run into Bai Hao, his strength would have been enough to join the Observatory.”

”It’s a shame his luck is a bit poor.”

Someone agreed, ”That’s fate for you...”

”Indeed.”

”Running into Bai Hao... you can only say he’s unlucky.”

Bai Qi smiled.

Bai Hao was a rare genius, the likes of which his Bai Family hadn’t seen in decades.

At only twenty years old, he had already reached Body Tempering Perfection. He was just a sliver of Qi Sensitivity away from stepping into the Inner Breath Realm.

Arranging for Bai Hao to enter the Demon Extermination Tribe this time was a crucial step in the Bai Family’s plans, preparing him to take over Bai Qi’s position as vice supervisor in the future.

Besides, given Bai Hao’s own strength, Bai Qi truly wasn’t worried.

Everyone else was also looking forward to it.

They wanted to see how many moves this dark horse, Han Yuan, could last against Bai Hao.

’Just one more round.’

Han Yuan had just calmed his roiling blood and qi.

The Demon Exterminator acting as the referee said, ”Your opponent has also finished his fight.”

”If you win just one more match, you can join the Demon Extermination Tribe.”

Han Yuan asked, ”Who is my opponent?”

”Him.” The Demon Exterminator pointed to a burly figure in the distance.

”Bai Hao?”

Han Yuan’s eyes narrowed.

”Correct... You need to go over now.”

”Good luck.”

the Demon Exterminator said icily.

Han Yuan didn’t waste any time and walked toward the martial arts arena where Bai Hao was.

The arena was littered with flesh, blood, and brain matter—an exceptionally gory and nauseating sight.

”Another one here to die.”

”Surrender now, and you can still keep your head. Think it over.”

Bai Hao stared at Han Yuan, his face filled with a cruel smile.

Han Yuan smiled. ”We’ll see if your Golden Melon Hammer is strong enough.”

”Interesting!”

”Interesting!”

Bai Hao roared with laughter.

”It’s rare to meet someone so amusing.”

”Don’t you worry. I’ll shatter your spine first, then your arms and legs, and finally, I’ll smash your head.”

Bai Hao licked his lips.

”You talk too much.”

Han Yuan said, shaking his head.

”You!” Anger flared in Bai Hao’s heart.

’How long has it been since someone dared to speak to me like that?’

”Let the match begin.” Seeing the palpable animosity between the two, the Demon Exterminator officiating the match immediately announced the start.

Bai Hao instantly let out a wild roar, swung his Golden Melon Heavy Hammer with both hands, and smashed it toward Han Yuan’s waist in a Sweeping Thousand Soldiers!

The heavy Golden Melon Hammer seemed as light as a wooden stick in Bai Hao’s hands, yet it unleashed terrifying power, creating a howling gale.

He intended to make good on his promise and shatter his opponent’s spine first!

Han Yuan leaped into the air, dodging the sweep of the Golden Melon Great Hammer. The instant he did, he drew the Cold Blade from his back. He swooped down like a falcon, unleashing a vicious, cold slash of light aimed at Bai Hao’s face.

Thousand Falcons Streaming Light Sky Slash!

Han Yuan had opened with a killing move!

Bai Hao hadn’t expected Han Yuan’s leaping slash to be so ferocious and swift.

He couldn’t pull back his Golden Melon Giant Hammer in time, so with a low growl, he twisted his head to the side.

Bai Hao himself was at Body Tempering Realm Perfection. He had also been nourished with precious medicinal herbs since childhood and had cultivated a first-class Body Tempering Technique. His muscles were naturally incredibly tough.

He was confident that Han Yuan’s slash couldn’t take his life!

PFFT!

Han Yuan felt his Cold Blade slice into something like a layer of tough cowhide.

”AHH!”

But Bai Hao still screamed in pain. A huge gash was torn open on his shoulder, revealing the stark white bone beneath.

”Damn you!!!”

Bai Hao’s ferocity erupted. Seizing the moment before Han Yuan landed, he swung his Golden Melon Great Hammer in a sudden upward arc, aiming for Han Yuan’s legs!

Han Yuan snorted coldly. As he descended, he channeled power into his right leg and stomped down on the Golden Melon Great Hammer.

Seven Stars Falling Dust!

BANG!

Even someone as savage as Bai Hao couldn’t control the Golden Melon Great Hammer, and it was kicked down, smashing into the ground.

It instantly gouged a crater in the arena floor.

”Up!”

Bai Hao roared. The muscles in his arms bulged, covered in winding green veins, as he unleashed a terrifying burst of Qi Power. He heaved the Golden Melon Giant Hammer up again and viciously smashed it toward Han Yuan.

Han Yuan’s expression hardened. He gathered all his Qi Power into his left arm and threw a Mountain-Breaking Heavy Fist!

CLANG!

It was like a great temple bell had been struck.

The sound vibrated through everyone, making their eardrums ache.

Bai Hao growled, forced back several steps by the immense force.

Han Yuan swung his Cold Blade, unleashing a dense and dazzling flurry of slashes that resembled countless birds streaking through the sky.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!~~

Bai Hao swung his Golden Melon Great Hammer, continuously blocking the slashes.

”How is this possible!!!” A look of horror flashed in Bai Qi’s eyes as he watched the scene.

Something he had never anticipated was happening!

Bai Hao was actually being suppressed by a kid from some remote county?!

You have to understand, Bai Qi himself had arranged the assessment roster.

He didn’t know who Han Yuan was back then; he just saw that the guy was from a remote place like Qingshui County and matched him up against Bai Hao.

He never thought he’d end up shooting himself in the foot.

Even Huang Ren and the others stared with wide-eyed shock.

’Thank goodness Xian’Er didn’t have to face this guy.’

Huang Ren felt a wave of relief.

In the arena, Bai Hao was finding it incredibly difficult to deal with Han Yuan’s suppression.

His eyes turned savage. He raised his right arm to block.

PFFT!

The Cold Blade carved a crimson wound.

But Bai Hao seized this opportunity to slam his right shoulder forward.

He wanted to break the stalemate.

Han Yuan instantly released his Cold Blade and, like a fierce Arhat, countered with a brutal Iron Mountain Lean.