Chapter 177 Here comes a master samurai

　　The afternoon sun had just set at five, and among the spectators by the lake, a young martial artist stepped onto the barge and ascended the platform. He was a youthful fighter, appearing to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, carrying a spear-like staff in his hand.　　Without uttering a word, he began demonstrating his martial arts skills. The crowd watched, acknowledging that the young man had spent years honing his craft. After finishing his routine, he caught his breath and stood in the center of the platform.　　"Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce myself. I am Jin Zhi, a fisherman and fish seller by the lake. I trained in martial arts as a child but neglected it for some time. Upon hearing about this martial arts competition, I decided to come and see what the world had to offer."　　As he spoke, the Prince Xi, who was present, remained indifferent, his eyes closed in meditation.　　Many were displeased to see a fisherman take the lead in the first round.　　Another young man, rowing a small boat to the edge of the competition area, climbed the stairs onto the platform. Jin Zhi noticed that his opponent was also armed with a