ushernet Chapter 108: Chapter 102: Lifting the Ding_2
Chapter 108: Chapter 102: Lifting the Ding_2
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But then his eyes shone bright as he looked at Gu Chen and Liang Xu, saying, "Today, let us see the strength of you two, which will also determine your future achievements at the Vajra Stage!"
At that moment, the attention of everyone present focused on Gu Chen and Liang Xu. Liang Xu had never experienced such attention, especially from such important figures. This made his blood surge with excitement.
As for the military officers, there's no need to mention them. Some of the more belligerent ones were rubbing their hands together, itching to enter the competition.
The civil officials, however, were not interested in the competition itself, but they were curious about the outcomes, so they watched from the sidelines.
Uncle Dingyuan and a group of nobles stood together. As nobles of Da Xia faced with a foreign enemy, they naturally needed to band together.
Uncle Dingyuan looked at Chen Yu, saying, "Master Chen, you've heard it yourself, even the first cauldron weighs thirty-three thousand catties. In my opinion, we should just forget about it. It won't be good if anyone gets hurt."
Chen Yu remained silent, just watching. Uncle Dingyuan noticed this and let out a cold snort.
He wanted to see how long Chen Yu could maintain his composure, waiting for the moment when Gu Chen would collapse, bloodied, exhausted, and unable to stand. Then he would see if Chen Yu could still remain as unfazed as he was now.
"Which one of you two will go first?" the Duke of the Liang State asked Gu Chen and the others.
"I'll go first!"
Liang Xu's face lit up with excitement as he spoke first. He gave a challenging look at Gu Chen before walking up to the first cauldron, extending his arms, and embracing it.
"Lift!"
With a shout, Liang Xu exerted his strength; his muscles bulged, and his clothes stretched tight. As he continued to apply force, the cauldron gradually raised higher, and soon he was holding it aloft above his head.
With the cultivation of Chen Yu and the others, it was certainly apparent whether Liang Xu was secretly using his internal energy, so they weren't worried about any cheating.
After lifting the first cauldron, Liang Xu clearly still had strength to spare. His mouth curving into a smile, he looked toward where Gu Chen was standing and tilted his chin upward in a show of confidence.
However, Gu Chen did not even lift his eyelids, ignoring Liang Xu's challenge.
Seeing this, Liang Xu's face darkened and with a loud thud, he placed the cauldron back to its original spot.
"You can rest for a while before attempting the second cauldron," said the Duke of the Liang State.
"No need, just watch," Liang Xu replied, bowing slightly, without any delay he approached the second cauldron.
Clang!
He fiercely embraced the cauldron, slowly exerting force. But the second cauldron, weighing seventy-seven thousand catties, was beyond his strength to lift. Despite his face turning red and straining, the cauldron only lifted slightly off the ground.
Not willing to accept defeat, and with the desire to impress Lu Xinlan, Liang Xu's eyes filled with blood as he roared, "Lift—"
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen bowed respectfully and walked calmly to the center of the arena.
Upon seeing this, Uncle Dingyuan's brow furrowed, and he had an uneasy premonition. Could it be that Gu Chen could also lift the second cauldron?
The Duke of the Liang State also watched with great interest, as did Xin Lan.
Gu Chen first came to the first cauldron, stopped for a few moments, shook his head, then moved on to the second cauldron. Just when everyone thought he was going to lift it, he looked at it, bypassed it, and walked in front of the third cauldron.
"Delusional!" Cao Zhen said indifferently.
"You're courting death!" Liang Xu said fiercely, not believing that Gu Chen could lift the third cauldron, which weighed a staggering 180,000 pounds.
Uncle Dingyuan frowned and looked at Chen Yu, saying, "Master Chen, what is your subordinate doing, trying to grab attention? We don't have time to indulge his antics here. Call him back quickly, don't let him embarrass himself."
The others were also shaking their heads incessantly, thinking that Gu Chen was lacking self-awareness. He wanted to prove he was stronger than Liang Xu by skipping to the third cauldron after seeing Liang Xu lift the second one?
Such was the mindset of the young man, unwilling to lose, yet blind to his own strength.
With a solemn expression, the Duke of the Liang State watched Gu Chen. Only in his prime could he lift the third cauldron, and now as age and decay sapped his vigor, it was extremely difficult for him to move the third cauldron.
"Master Chen, what are you doing, not calling your man back!" Uncle Dingyuan shouted, even contemplating going onto the field to scold Gu Chen directly.
"Enough noise! Just watch quietly," Chen Yu frowned and rebuked him.
"You!"
Uncle Dingyuan's face changed, not expecting Chen Yu to be so impolite to him, but under the persuasion of others, he still suppressed his anger.
After all, he wasn't sure if he was Chen Yu's match, and since the latter was about to make a fool of himself, there was no need to rush things.
"I'd like to see how the two of you get out of this later!" Uncle Dingyuan snorted coldly.
But at that moment, Gu Chen finally moved, and once he did, everyone's gaze was drawn back to him.
Gu Chen placed his hands on either side of the cauldron, his fingers gradually exerting force, and a faint humming sound began to emerge. Find more to read at m_v l|-novelhall.net
Witnessing this scene, the Duke of the Liang State's pupils contracted, his eyes unblinking as he watched intently.
"Lift!"
With a light shout from Gu Chen, he applied force with his arms, and the cauldron that weighed a massive 180,000 pounds was, under the watchful eyes of all, lifted forcefully above his head!
In that moment, all was quiet, and the silence was deafening.