The bugle for the fourth round of the competition sounded, and once again, five warriors stepped onto the field. Simultaneously, staff members busily brought out ten massive square stones. These stones were imposing, each a meter high, half a meter wide, and thirty centimeters thick, set firmly upon tables. The five contestants each selected a stone, took a deep breath, channeled their internal energy into their palms, and struck simultaneously with a thunderous shout. In an instant, the stones shattered under the fierce force, scattering into numerous fragments across the tables.
Although the team’s performance was nothing short of perfect, a trace of disappointment flickered in Inukai Jaren's eyes. He knew all too well that the true strength of Yanhuang had yet to be fully revealed, and challenging them appeared to be an unwise move. At this moment, Mu Jiang slowly walked to the center of the stage. Instead of striking with raw power like the others, he lightly touched the remaining five stones one by one. He made no aggressive move; he simply grazed them with his fingers and then turned to leave.
Just as the crowd stood in a daze, a shocking scene unfolded. The five stones began to collapse on their own, disintegrating into fine powder that drifted onto the tables. Seeing this, the audience erupted into cheers. Inukai Jaren felt a surge of bitterness; he had initially thought he had sufficiently overestimated Yanhuang's strength, but it seemed he had underestimated his o…
Chapter 425