These people have all grown up with hands stained by countless lives.

Compared to them, Qin Fang is like a flower nurtured in a greenhouse.

Though their raw strength may pale in comparison to Qin Fang's, the explosive combat power they unleash is another story altogether.

In this era of rapid advancements in firearms, even with Qin Fang's impressive cultivation, he's far from bulletproof.

As such, facing these masters, he doesn't necessarily hold much of an advantage!

It's precisely for this reason that Qin Fang has long contemplated sparring with the underground world's experts—not only to build experience but also to hone his skills to pure perfection.

While his skills come with proficiency, which feels like having it all, techniques still require continuous refinement to unlock their maximum destructive potential.

It's just like playing an online game—some people only know how to instinctively use preset skills one after another in a mechanical and repetitive way...

Others, however, study these seemingly simple skills, combining and splitting them, or chaining them together to form continuous techniques. This unleashes the strongest destructive force, producing vastly different results.

The difference between novices and experts becomes apparent in this distinction...

Qin Fang doesn't lack skills right now; what he's missing is the polish of technique and the mastery of skill combinations and usage. That's why he had to visit the Black Fist Arena this time.

Whether he participates in the fights is another matter, but at the very least, he needs to observe the scene.

Qin Fang nodded slightly, and Qu Yuancheng immediately drove toward Wan Chai. It's said that the Black Fist Arena is located in this area.

This is an abandoned factory, the main entrance long sealed shut. To enter, one must use a side door nearby.

The Black Fist Arena is highly concealed. After passing through multiple layers of security checks, Qin Fang and Qu Yuancheng finally arrived at the official arena. As for its exact location, Qin Fang quickly learned that it is situated dozens of meters underground.

The Black Fist Arena's location is hidden, and its security measures are extraordinarily tight. Even the advanced security system of Han Long's Number 36 Villa couldn't compare—it's just trash in comparison.

The arena's overhead structure is reinforced with an exceptionally durable alloy, capable of withstanding bomb blasts without destruction, ensuring absolute safety.

Only specific clients have the privilege of entering, so there's little concern about disruptions from outsiders.

Moreover, no one dares disturb this place—doing so is akin to courting death.

Though Elder Long has unparalleled influence on Hong Kong Island, he dares not provoke this site. Despite being vaguely aware of its secrets, he doesn't dare interfere.

It's said that one of Elder Long's underlings, who controlled a territory nearby, discovered "business dealings" here and went to collect protection money.

Shortly after demanding payment, the arena sent a box to Elder Long.

When Elder Long, puzzled, opened the box, he was greeted by a corpse, dismembered into over a hundred pieces and sewn back together with needle and thread...

When Elder Long brought someone to examine the tragic figure's body, he was horrified to discover that, apart from the head, all of the bones had been extracted...

The box contained merely a bloody, fleshy shell, without a single bone left inside!

From that moment on, this location became a forbidden zone for all Hong Kong Island thugs. Not only do they dare not cause trouble here, but even approaching the area requires immense courage.

Elder Long turned a blind eye to this, never daring to inquire further about the site.

Of course, these are just tales Qu Yuancheng has heard—whether or not they're true, even he couldn't confirm.

Qin Fang initially wanted to call Elder Long to ask about this. But upon second thought, he dismissed the idea; doing so would essentially slap Elder Long in the face. Although their cooperation has been smooth, Qin Fang knows better than to blatantly insult him.

After clearing the layered security checks, Qin Fang and Qu Yuancheng finally entered the inner arena.

"Master Qu, long time no see..."

Qu Yuancheng led Qin Fang inside, and almost immediately, someone approached them. This person's appearance was unremarkable, but the aura he exuded was anything but ordinary.

"A seasoned expert..."

Qin Fang's eyes narrowed slightly, sensing the man's strength. Qu Yuancheng might not detect it, but Qin Fang was acutely aware that this man's cultivation was at least on par with his own—likely at a Mid-Master Level.

"Zongguan He, I've just been busy lately. Now that I've got some free time, I've come to support you..."

Qu Yuancheng greeted the man courteously, exchanging a few polite words that suggested they were acquainted. From Qu Yuancheng's tone, it seemed this man was one of the arena's administrators.

"Perhaps this Zongguan He is the friend my eldest brother mentioned!"

Watching the cheerful interaction between Zongguan He and Qu Yuancheng, Qin Fang silently speculated in his mind.

"And this is?"

After a brief exchange, Zongguan He naturally shifted his focus to Qin Fang.

As one of the Black Fist Arena's administrators, Zongguan He must vet the identity of every guest entering to prevent individuals with ulterior motives, such as police or agents, from infiltrating.

"I was just about to introduce him—this is my cousin, Qin Fang..."

Qu Yuancheng recognized the arena's strict protocols. Even during his first visit, he had been subjected to the same scrutiny. He promptly introduced Qin Fang's identity to Zongguan He.

"Cousin? Ah, so you must be the child of the Third Young Miss Qu from back then... My apologies for not recognizing you sooner!"

Zongguan He was no ordinary person. Hearing Qu Yuancheng's simple introduction, he immediately grasped Qin Fang's identity with remarkable clarity.

"A pleasure to meet you..."

Qin Fang remained cordial, shaking hands with Zongguan He as a formality.

In the Assassin's Alliance system, numerous profiles and data points are stored; Qin Fang wouldn't be surprised if the Black Fist Alliance had a similar database.

Especially for someone like Zongguan He, who was in the same age range as Qin Fang's mother, Qin Qing, in his forties. Perhaps he had witnessed Qin Qing's rise to fame on Hong Kong Island years ago and naturally knew of such matters.

Considering Qin Qing's recent reentry into the Qu Family, word had already spread over the past few days. If not for the Qu Family's efforts to suppress the news, the tabloids would have gone wild with coverage.

Even so, a few gossip papers couldn't resist sprinkling in brief mentions. Qin Qing hadn't left the Qu Family estate, so there were certainly no photos. Just simple written blurbs in the press.

Entering the Black Fist Arena requires strict identity verification—a non-negotiable procedure. Qin Fang wouldn't dare offend Zongguan He, as his future visits to this place during his stay on Hong Kong Island might become frequent.

"I didn't expect Mr. Qin to possess such cultivation at such a young age... Truly a hero among youth!"

Zongguan He's handshake with Qin Fang was formal, but even this brief gesture altered his expression slightly, his eyes gleaming with surprise.

To his astonishment, the son of the Qu Family's Third Young Miss not only held considerable identity and background but also wielded an impressive level of strength.

Though still slightly weaker than veterans like Zongguan He, Qin Fang's abilities clearly outclassed many of his peers among young experts.

"A promising talent! If he can carve out a place in my arena, he definitely has the capacity to challenge the throne..." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets—your support is my greatest motivation.)

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