Qiu Qianren's "Iron Sand Palm" had already reached a level of consummate skill, making it a unique skill!

It is said that when this guy was practicing his kung fu, he would boil a pot of iron sand with charcoal and repeatedly train his palms in the scorching iron sand. Each time, he would stick his palms into the iron sand and wait a long time before pulling them out.

Moreover, when striking the suspended cloth bag with both palms, the sound must be loud, yet the bag must not sway at all, demonstrating the abnormally high requirements of the training.

Although Huang Rong was wearing "soft armor", she was in imminent danger after being hit by Qiu Qianren's "Iron Sand Palm". Fortunately, Master Yideng saved her and healed her internal injuries.

Objectively speaking, Qiu Qianren's Iron Sand Palm is not as powerful as the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, but its exquisiteness surpasses that of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!

At that moment, Qiu Qianren's iron palm struck fiercely, and Li Huan immediately felt a fiery palm force!

He nimbly dodged and then launched a counterattack on Qiu Qianren's lower body.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Qianren's lower body was extremely agile, and his footwork was graceful, demonstrating exceptional lightness skills.

No wonder he's known as "Iron Palm Water Floater"!

Qiu Qianren and Li Huan fought fiercely, their battle a close and exciting affair.

Li Huan originally intended to conserve his strength to meet the challenges from Huang Yaoshi and Master Yideng, but then he thought that losing to Huang Yaoshi and Master Yideng would not be shameful, but losing to Qiu Qianren would damage the reputation of the Beggars' Sect.

Therefore, Li Huan did his best and began to use the authentic "Nine Yin Manual" to launch a fierce and relentless attack on Qiu Qianren!

Thud! Thud!

Qiu Qianren suffered repeated blows, flying more than ten meters away before falling off the high platform and getting covered in mud and dust.

He endured the pain and got up, using his light-footed skills to return to the stage. Before he could even stand firmly, he was struck by Li Huan's "Shocking Hundred Miles" move!

Crack! The countertop shattered!

Qiu Qianren's legs were firmly stuck in the wooden plank, unable to move.

He coughed up blood, saw stars, and nearly fainted.

The crowd erupted in cheers!

Everyone was shocked and impressed by Li Huan's martial arts skills!

Li Huan's face flushed, steam rose from his head, and he slowly finished his practice.

Huang Rong clapped her hands and laughed, "Senior Brother is amazing! Quickly cripple Qiu Qianren's martial arts and avenge me!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Qianren was startled and quickly smashed the tabletop with his palm, freeing himself from the wooden planks and continuing his contest with Li Huan.

Li Huan laughed and said, "Old man Piao, I have already severed your meridians and you have lost half of your internal strength. Why don't you surrender?"

Qiu Qianren forced down the blood that surged up in his mouth and frowned as he said, "I... as the leader of the Iron Palm Clan, I will never... never admit defeat easily!"

The disciples of the Iron Palm Clan cheered in unison from below the stage, supporting Qiu Qianren.

Qiu Qianren's eyes blazed with fury, and he gritted his teeth, preparing for a desperate fight!

Li Huan scornfully looked at Qiu Qianren and loudly rebuked him!

"Qiu Qianren! Not only are you overestimating yourself, you're also courting death!"

"Shangguan Jiannan, the former leader of the Iron Palm Clan, has been incredibly kind to you. He devoted his life to serving his country and is a true hero, worthy of the world's respect!"

"But after you took over as the gang leader, you secretly colluded with Jin Gou, betrayed the country, and turned the Iron Palm Gang into a mess. How can you face your mentor, Shangguan Jiannan?"

Qiu Qianren was stunned for a moment.

Li Huan looked directly into Qiu Qianren's eyes and continued speaking.

"You're participating in the Huashan Martial Arts Tournament today, hoping to win the title of the world's number one martial artist!"

"Even if you defeat me, and even defeat Huang Yaoshi and Master Yideng, how can all the heroes present tolerate a shameless traitor who sells out his country for personal gain?!"

Li Huan's words were powerful and resonant, striking Qiu Qianren's heart with every word, making him tremble with fear.

In an instant, this guy remembered his master Shangguan Jiannan's teachings and couldn't help but show a look of shame. He also thought about how, during his time as the gang leader, he had not fought for the country and had indeed turned the Iron Palm Gang into a den of iniquity, despised by people in the martial arts world!

Moreover, even the unique martial arts he had practiced his whole life were no match for the young Li Huan.

Qiu Qianren was drenched in sweat, slumped down with his hands, and sighed deeply.

"Alas... Chief Li's reprimand was right... I... I have no face to face all the heroes, and I am even more ashamed before my mentor..."

After saying that, Qiu Qianren leaped into the air, reaching a height of over twenty meters. His body suddenly flipped upside down, head down, and crashed into a nearby boulder!

Holy crap, the old guy is so disheartened, he's trying to commit suicide!

At the critical moment, Master Yideng flew off the high platform and landed on the boulder, where he reached out and caught Qiu Qianren!

"Excellent! Excellent! The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore!"

Although Qiu Qianren was rescued, his temperament had changed drastically, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.

Li Huan laughed and said, "Old man Piao! I told you long ago that you are not a vicious villain and still have some conscience! Since Master Yideng has come to your rescue, why don't you convert to Buddhism and start anew!"

Qiu Qianren, tears streaming down his face, knelt down before Master Yideng with a thud.

Master Yideng said, "Excellent, excellent! From this day forward, your Dharma name will be—Cien!"

"Thank you, Master!" Qiu Qianren bowed devoutly.

The disciples of the Iron Palm Clan below the stage were chattering and making a complete mess.

Qiu Qianren composed himself and waved his hand, ordering his disciples to hand over the gold and silver treasures.

To date, 3,000 boxed meals have been sold, raising 300,000 taels of silver in donations!

We are still 200,000 taels short of our target.

Li Huan asked, "Next, who will challenge me to a martial arts contest?"

Huang Yaoshi stood up: "My son-in-law has won three matches in a row, which has consumed a lot of his internal energy. If I were to compete with you, it would be taking advantage of his weakness! Besides, I have no interest in the title of 'the best martial artist in the world'!"

"I promised before that if I beat my son-in-law, I would buy two thousand boxed meals. Now I admit defeat and am ashamed that my martial arts are inferior to my son-in-law's. There is no need for a contest. Let's just buy a thousand boxed meals to help the refugees in the north!"

"Good! Island Master Huang is straightforward!"

"Truly worthy of the title 'Eastern Heretic,' so unrestrained and free-spirited!"

A chorus of praise erupted from the audience.

Huang Yaoshi instructed his mute servant to bring over several boxes of jewels.

Li Huan thought to himself: Huang Yaoshi did a great job!

"Amitabha!"

Master Yideng chanted a Buddhist prayer and said with a smile, "My martial arts skills are far inferior to those of Chief Li. If we were to compete, it would be like moths flying into a flame. I will not embarrass myself by offering my services!"

He immediately ordered the four men—a fisherman, a woodcutter, a farmer, and a scholar—to hand over jewelry worth over ten thousand taels of silver to the Beggars' Gang.

Before becoming a monk, Master Yideng was the king of the Dali Kingdom and possessed countless gold and silver treasures.

This amount of silver was nothing to him.

Li Huan looked down at the audience: "Is there anyone else willing to compete with me?"

Cheers erupted from the crowd.

"Chief Li's martial arts are unparalleled, the best in the world!"

"Chief Li is invincible, we are completely convinced!"

"Chief Li is the best in the world, a title he truly deserves!"

...

Li Huan said, "Since no one has defeated me, then this 'Huashan Culinary Tournament' does not need a second stage..."

"Wait!" someone called from behind.

Li Huan turned around and saw Guo Jing walking towards him!

"Senior Brother! I'd like to learn a few moves from you!"