As a 5-star pinnacle master teacher, Zhang Xuan possessed a photographic memory. Previously, when he fought with the other party, he had only used the Light Breeze Hands to knock the other party off the dueling platform.
Yet, at this moment, his mouth was crooked, his eyes were slanted, and he was spewing a mouthful of blood... Just how many injuries did he sustain?
If his injuries were really that severe, he would have long found someone to treat him!
He must have intentionally beaten himself up in order to learn from Zhang Shi... Otherwise, there was no other explanation.
While Zhang Xuan was feeling stifled, he saw that Zhang Xuan had chosen his opponent and was beginning to impart his battle technique.
In his view, it was due to Bai Mian's carelessness that the freshman was able to exploit. This time, he widened his eyes, fearing that he would miss out on the slightest detail.
This time, Zhang Shi was imparting a fist art. Similar to the Woodcutting Saber Art, it was straightforward, and there was no technique involved.
Looking at it for a moment, Zhang Xuan was completely bewildered.
He had already learned this fist art at the age of three... Could he really defeat him?
"Forget it, this Zhang Shi is an extremely bizarre person. It would be best for me to be careful. When the freshman gets on the dueling platform, I'll make the first move!"
Unable to comprehend the intricacies behind the other party's fist art, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but think.
Since the other party only had a straight fist art, there was no need for him to stand on ceremony. Given his understanding of battle techniques, as well as his control over his cultivation, it shouldn't be too much of a problem for him to deal with a freshman.
The more Zhang Xuan thought about it, the more logical it seemed. Just as he was about to make his move, the bruised and swollen freshman walked up.
"Senior!"
The freshman bowed.
"If you want to fight, let's begin!"
With a loud hiss, Yuan Gang's body began to creak. The thin and frail figure suddenly grew taller and taller. His arms and legs seemed to have become longer.
Spirit high-tier battle technique, Ape Form Transcending Arms Art!
In order to cultivate this battle technique, he had spent more than a decade cultivating it, and he had already assimilated the strength into his bones. Every single movement of his was infused with a mystical force.
"Take this!"
Stepping on the ground, Yuan Gang charged forward without giving the other party a chance to react.
His speed was as swift as an eagle soaring through the sky, and in the blink of an eye, he was already right before the other party. His fingers formed a hook as he slashed down.
The Ape Form Arm Technique emphasized speed, and its attacking methods were: hacking, clawing, and scratching.
It was a move created by a senior of the academy after observing the combat style of the apes.
As Xiao Chen hacked down, shock waves surged. Saber light appeared on his fingertips, looking like sharp daggers.
"Not bad!"
Ying Qin heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhang Xuan did not hold back at all. He could not help but nod in approval.
He had already lost the first round, and he didn't want to lose the second round as well. If that happened, he really wouldn't be able to make a comeback.
Fortunately, Yuan Gang wasn't an inflexible person. He didn't care about his face and intentionally showed mercy. Instead, he executed his strongest move right from the start.
"This move is filled with immense power. If I were to face it head-on, I would have to take half a step back and wait for it to run out of energy before making a move …"
He calculated in his heart.
Even though they were from the same faction and often sparred with one another, they knew how fearsome this move was. Once it got close to one's body, it would be difficult for one to dodge it.
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze to the dueling ring, wanting to see how the freshman would retaliate. However, the other party didn't even bother dodging Yuan Gang's attack.
"This …"
Ying Qin blinked his eyes.
Was there such a thing as a duel?
If he were to receive Yuan Gang's attack head-on without dodging, he would surely be severely injured. If that was the case, it would be futile even if he managed to strike the other party!
Hula!
Before Ying Qin could recover from his doubts, the freshman's fist suddenly accelerated several times faster than before. From the looks of it, as soon as Yuan Gang's palm landed on the other party's body, the other party's fist would land on his body as well.
In other words … it was a mutually destructive battle technique. There was no technique involved at all!
Peng!
Fists collided with flesh. Just as Ying Qin had expected, you punched me, and I punched you back.
Deng deng deng! Deng deng deng!
Yuan Gang was forced to retreat eight steps from the impact of the punch. At the same time, a bloody gash appeared on the freshman's chest.
"Alright!"
Despite being injured, the freshman wasn't afraid at all. On the contrary, he grew more and more excited. Charging forward, he didn't care how profound the other party's moves were or how severe the injuries he would sustain.
Peng!
It was yet another suicidal battle technique. While the freshman was injured, Yuan Gang didn't fare too well either. After receiving two consecutive punches, his face paled, and a sweet taste welled up in his throat as he spurted a mouthful of blood.
"I get it now …"
Clenching his fists tightly, Ying Qin narrowed his eyes in astonishment. "That is indeed a good idea. That Zhang Shi sure is formidable …"
At this moment, he finally understood what kind of battle technique the freshman was using.
Melee combat wasn't something that one could catch up to in a short period of time. It required many years of hard work and training. Zhang Shi must have been aware of this as well, so he imparted a powerful fist art to the freshman.
Since he was unable to catch up to the other party no matter how hard he tried, he might as well give up. Instead, he would face the other party head-on. Even if he had to suffer some injuries, he wouldn't let the other party off easily!
If you attack me once, I will return the favor. As long as the fist art has sufficient strength and speed, the one who will fall in the end will be the other party!
How vicious!
"It seems like Zhang Shi didn't pick him randomly either. In order to obtain a slot, that fellow even went as far as to beat himself up. It's not hard to imagine how vicious he is …"
Ying Qin's face turned livid.
He had been wondering why Zhang Shi would choose someone who had injured him, but even he could tell that something was amiss. Given the other party's eye of discernment, how could the other party not be able to tell?
It seemed like the other party was doing it on purpose.
For a person to even beat himself up, there was no need to think about how vicious he was. How could such a person possibly back down at such a crucial moment?
This was the kind of head-on battle technique that suited one's fighting style the most!
"Looks like … Yuan Gang is going to lose!"
Ying Qin shook his head.
Given that both of them were of the same cultivation realm, it was only a matter of time before Yuan Gang was defeated.
It wasn't that Yuan Gang's fighting prowess was lacking or that his comprehension of battle techniques was lacking, but … the Tongbi Ape Cultivation Technique that he cultivated harnessed the nimbleness of ape-type spirit beasts and the instinct to avoid danger. The moment he encountered danger, he would immediately flee instead of facing it head-on.
It was one thing to flee once, but if he were to flee too many times, he would only suffer more. Under such a heavy punch, how many times could Yuan Gang withstand it?
Peng peng peng!
Sure enough, it was just as he expected. After five punches, Yuan Gang couldn't take it anymore. His face changed beyond recognition. His body swayed, unable to hold on any longer, he fell to the ground, defeated by a newcomer.
"Not bad!"
Seeing the performance of the freshman, Zhang Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction.
The Heaven's Path Fist Art emphasized offense, and it wielded immense might. Even though he had imparted the simplified version, it was still extremely powerful. It was already incredible that Yuan Gang was able to withstand five punches before collapsing.
"Guild leader, I've won …"
Walking down the dueling platform excitedly, the freshman looked at the guild leader with deep admiration.
Previously, he couldn't even withstand a single blow from Yuan Gang. Yet, at this very moment, he was able to defeat the other party. Regardless of whether it was the guild leader's eye of discernment or battle prowess, it had reached an inconceivable level.
"Un, not bad. Drink this gourd of wine!" Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and passed a gourd over.
"Yes!" Grabbing the gourd, the freshman gulped down every single drop of wine within. Following which, he felt a numbing sensation all over his body, and the severe injuries he had sustained previously had already healed.
"This is a Saint recovery medicine …"
The freshman widened his eyes in shock.
To think that the guild leader would actually take out a Saint recovery medicine for him to consume! The favor he owed him was immeasurable!
Guild leader, I'll be your member in life and death!
I'll never change my mind …
…
"As expected, Zhang Shi's means are truly astonishing!" Seeing how the freshman had recovered in the blink of an eye while Yuan Gang was still convulsing on the ground, seemingly on the verge of death, Ying Qin shook his head and looked at Zhang Xuan in admiration.
Be it in terms of pointers, combat prowess, or control over his subordinates, Zhang Xuan had truly reached a level that left others in awe.
"Initially, we should have already lost the duel after losing two rounds consecutively, but without seeing Zhang Shi in action, I find it hard to accept my defeat. Thus, I hope to have a duel with Zhang Shi. May I know if that's possible?"
Taking a deep breath, Ying Qin flicked the spear in his hand, and a haughty aura emanated from him.
Under normal circumstances, they should have already lost the duel if they were to win two out of three rounds. However, they were still unable to force Zhang Xuan to make a move, and this left him feeling extremely indignant. He wanted to challenge the young man who was able to offer pointers so casually to see just how powerful he was.
Even if he lost, he had no regrets.
"You want to have a duel with me?" Zhang Xuan nodded. "Alright then!"
This fellow was likely to be the strongest of the three, so it would be a good opportunity for him to hone in on the improvements he had made over the past few days.
Thus, Zhang Xuan leaped onto the dueling platform.
While providing pointers could display one's strength as well, only by displaying one's comprehension and technique in battle would one be able to win the respect of more people.
"Zhang Shi is at Cosmos Bridge realm pinnacle, so I'll suppress my cultivation to the same level as you …"
Seeing the other party agree to it, Ying Qin's body jolted, and his Ethereal Treading realm pinnacle cultivation was forcefully lowered by two realms.
"Lower your cultivation?"
Seeing Ying Qin's actions, Zhang Xuan looked at him sympathetically and said, "You'll die if you do that …"
He had cultivated his soul, physical body, and zhenqi simultaneously, and he had the Eye of Insight and the Library of Heaven's Path as well. Putting aside opponents of the same cultivation realm, even the fellow before him wouldn't be a match for him even if he were to exert his full strength at Ethereal Treading realm pinnacle.
To think that the other party would still dare to suppress his cultivation against him, how audacious!
"Zhang Shi, don't worry. No matter how deep your comprehension of battle techniques is, I am not weak either. This is especially so in spearmanship! I'm invincible among those of the same cultivation realm! "
Ying Qin's eyebrows shot up as his fighting spirit surged.
He had seen through Zhang Shi's means, and he knew that Zhang Shi was indeed powerful. However, he had absolute confidence in him as well.
This was the will that he had tempered over the years.
As long as he could wield a spear, he would be able to put up a fight no matter how powerful his opponent was.
"Alright then …" Seeing how confident Ying Qin was, Zhang Xuan could only nod in agreement.
"Then, Zhang Shi, where's your spear?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was bare-handed, Ying Qin couldn't help but ask.
"Spear? Since you have suppressed your cultivation, I would be bullying you if I were to use my spear as well. How about this? "
Zhang Xuan turned to Ruohuan gongzi and said, "Ruohuan, I remember that there's a feather duster on the bench over there. Help me bring one over!"
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