Lou Cheng and the others stepped into the dojo of Wensheng School after passing through the dark and cold cloister and crossing the threshold carved with the passage of time.
A ray of sunlight fell from the dome, mixed with the color of the glazed tiles. It illuminated the bluestone ring in the center, the training ground around it, and the wear and tear marks accumulated over time.
There were high platforms on both sides of the dojo, divided into several rows. At the top, there were seats for guests who seemed to be of high status.
Here, it was hard to imagine the unrestrained and ostentatious feeling of the martial arts arena of Songcheng University. The spectators were either in formal training suits or in suits. It was as if they were watching an opera instead of a fierce battle.
Seniors, officials, celebrities, disciples … Lou Cheng could almost guess the identity of most of the audience.
Yan Zheke beside him seemed to have the same feeling. She tilted her head and whispered in his ear, "It's like the exchange of sects recorded in the ancient books …"
"Yes!" Lou Cheng suddenly realized.
This was a perfect summary of his feelings just now!
In ancient times, when sects had exchanges and sparring sessions, they would invite the local martial arts seniors and officials to spectate. They would also allow their disciples to sit in as spectators as possible.
There was nothing wrong with this, but it was completely different from the competition atmosphere that Lou Cheng and Yan Zheke had been exposed to since childhood.
In those times, martial arts didn't belong to the public!
Ordinary people didn't even have the right to cheer!
Lou Cheng undoubtedly preferred the enthusiasm in his own martial arts arena.
He and Yan Zheke shared such feelings and followed Geezer Shi into the away team locker room.
In a seat on the high platform, Ye Youting, wearing a light-colored coat, watched Lou Cheng's figure and asked with a slightly complicated expression, "Sister Lan, which side do you think has a higher chance of winning?"
The draw ceremony for the Yanling division was tomorrow night. She and Jiang Lan didn't rush back because they couldn't interfere with the final result anyway.
Jiang Lan held her chin with one hand and smiled slightly. "In terms of winning probability, Wensheng School is definitely more likely. But Lou Cheng and Lin Que have their own characteristics and strengths. They belong to the top part of the Professional Ninth Pin fighters. If they participate in the Warrior Sage Challenge Tournament, in the later stage, it's not impossible to defeat those Eighth Pin fighters who consume a lot of energy. If they team up and take turns to fight, little brother Zhou won't be able to handle it."
"Senior Brother Zhou is a little stronger than Wei Shengtian, but there is a limit to it. Compared to when he defeated Fearless Squad, both Lou Cheng and Lin Que have improved a lot …" Ye Youting didn't say it clearly, but the meaning was clear. She was worried that Zhou Zhengquan would lose more cleanly than Wei Shengtian.
She paused and asked half curiously, "Sister Lan, do you think it's possible that Lin Que has entered the Danqi State?"
"It's not that easy to reach the Danqi Stage." Jiang Lan laughed, "Lin Que only grasped the meaning of 'withdraw' at the end of March. Up until now, it has been less than two months. Speaking of those painstaking efforts, he can't finish them. It took me seven months to grasp the meaning of 'withdraw' and step into the Danqi State. No matter how talented he is, he can't build a tall building from scratch without three or four months of foundation."
"I see …" Ye Youting nodded thoughtfully. "Then Wensheng School has a better chance of winning. Junior brother Hou, Senior sister Zhuo and Senior sister Li are all strong Ninth Pin fighters."
Especially the former, she didn't dare to say that she could win for sure.
…
In the away team locker room, Geezer Shi noticed that Li Mao, Sun Jian and the others looked tired. He let out a sigh and attracted everyone's attention.
"Little Yan, what strategy do you think Donglin Squad will use? How will they line up?" He pointed at Yan Zheke with a smile. "Don't be shy. Analyze it for us."
"That's right. Coach Yan, why don't you say something?" Guo Qing couldn't help laughing.
Yan Zheke was confused and bewildered by the crowd's laughter. Her pretty face turned pink, but she didn't decline and said generously, "I'm sorry, but I'm sorry."
"Donglin Squad must have seen the video of our match with Fearless Squad. They will definitely find a way to restrain Lou Cheng's abnormal physical strength …"
Speaking of her boyfriend's abnormal physical strength, she couldn't help but laugh. Then she despised herself in her mind.
Yan Zheke, if this was a speech, there would be no way to save your laughter!
You weren't like this before!
Lou Cheng put on an innocent expression and mouthed silently, "What's so funny about this?"
Yan Zheke glanced at him, took a deep breath, and continued seriously, "It's hard for them to determine the order of our battle, so they can't arrange Zhou Zhengquan, an Eighth Pin Dan stage fighter, according to the order of Lou Cheng and Lin Que. I think they'll compromise and let Zhou Zhengquan be the second to fight."
"In this way, if we fight Lin Que first, he will fight with Zhuo Yanjun, Li Shengnan and Hou Yue, three strong Professional Ninth Pin fighters. If there are no accidents, it will be difficult for him to win quickly. That is to say, he will consume a lot of energy. And if he faces Zhou Zhengquan in such a state, it's hard to say if he can open up the situation for Lou Cheng. Once Lou Cheng faces Zhou Zhengquan who is almost in perfect condition, no matter how good his physical strength is, he can't show it."
"If Lou Cheng goes first, with his abnormal physical strength, he may be able to challenge Zhou Zhengquan in his best condition and create a chance for Lin Que to win. But Lin Que's physical strength is only average. After a fierce battle with a Dan stage fighter, what are his chances of winning against the remaining strong Professional Ninth Pin fighter of Donglin Squad? But we still have Senior Sun Jian behind us, so we still have a chance. "
Listening to Yan Zheke's detailed explanation, Sun Jian, Li Mao and the rest nodded slightly. This was indeed the strategy that the Donglin Battle Team was most likely to adopt. Although it was a moderate strategy, it was effective enough!
Besides, they also silently complained, "Although we all know that Yan Zheke is Lou Cheng's girlfriend, don't show too obvious bias when you analyze. Don't always say that Lin Que's physical strength is ordinary. Abnormal people like Cheng are abnormal!
Are you bullying a single dog? "
"Be careful not to affect the harmonious, lively, stable and united situation of the Martial Arts Club!"
Feeling everyone's meaningful gaze and her cousin's inexplicable gaze, Yan Zheke couldn't help but reach out to touch her slightly hot cheeks.
"Was my analysis just now wrong?
Why is everyone else so inexplicable except Cheng? "
She restrained her doubts and finally added, "In addition, we have to pay attention to Hou Yue. He maintained an undefeated record in the previous group matches. At most, he took the initiative to quit because of excessive physical strength consumption. He hasn't shown his limit yet."
In other words, no one knew whether Hou Yue had one or two more hidden skills compared to last year!
And these were all things that Yan Zheke and Lou Cheng had discussed in private.
"Good analysis." Geezer Shi nodded and smiled.
"Coach Shi, I have one more thing …" Yan Zheke raised her hand to report, blushing.
She accidentally forgot it just now. So embarrassing!
"Go ahead." Geezer Shi nodded with a smile.
Yan Zheke quickly added, "The unique skills of the Water Sect are particular about nourishment and endurance. The martial arts derived from it all have the characteristics of good endurance. I believe that Wensheng School's Fly Fall Punch is no exception."
"Yes, Fly Fall Punch does have this characteristic. Zhou Zhengquan can be said to be quite good at restraining the Eighth Pin Dan stage." Since Yan Zheke had discovered the blind spot that he had deliberately hidden, Geezer Shi didn't mind explaining. "However, both Lin Que and Lou Cheng have improved a lot compared to when they went to Yimo. You don't have to worry too much about this."
"What's our main problem?" Geezer Shi chuckled. "Yes, except for the two leading players, the substitutes are relatively weak. If it weren't for Wensheng School's pride and the fact that they thought they could win under normal circumstances and didn't apply for a special competition format in advance, how could we have any hope?"
Sun Jian, Li Mao, Yan Zheke and the others were embarrassed by his words.
"But it's not even a year of special training. It's good that you can improve so fast." As an elder, Geezer Shi comforted Li Mao warmly after giving him a lesson on setbacks. "Li Mao, you've been getting better at still stance lately. It won't be long before you enter the entry level. At that time, with your physical fitness, it should be easy for you to reach the level of Amateur First Pin. Try to reach the level of Professional Ninth Pin before November this year.
Hearing Coach Shi's affirmation, Li Mao felt inexplicably excited and moved. Although he did think that he had gotten a feel for the still stance recently, he was still the kind of person who lacked confidence and dared not be blindly happy. He had always been nervous until Geezer Shi's words calmed him down and made him feel a little more certain.
"As for you, Yan." Geezer Shi looked at Yan Zheke. "After two or three months of training, your physical quality will be improved to the level where you can withstand the Internal Training Method. Remember to ask for one from your family and try to reach the level of Professional Ninth Pin before November."
"Yes, yes!" Yan Zheke pursed her lips and nodded like a chicken pecking rice. Her eyes were shining brightly.
Thinking that she was getting closer and closer to the level of Professional Ninth Pin, the girl couldn't hide her excitement.
Lou Cheng's Thunder Roar Zen was not only a fighting method, but also an Internal Training Method. With this method, one could practice martial arts into one's bones and body. The Meteor Force of the Ji family also included a similar part. The reason why Yan Zheke didn't use it was because her body hadn't reached that level yet. If she forced herself to practice it, it would only hurt her internal organs. Lou Cheng was also taught Thunder Roar Zen at the beginning of this semester.
"Guo Qing, you've practiced Mountain-moving Fist very well and you have some talent. In the next semester, not to mention Yan and Li Mao, there is still hope for you to reach the level of Amateur First Pin. Sun Jian, if you and Lin Hua insist on participating in the special training in the next two semesters, there is still hope for you to get the certificate of Professional Ninth Pin before graduation …" Geezer Shi commented one by one and took the opportunity to educate them.
In the end, he looked at Lou Cheng and Lin Que and said with a smile,
"As for the order of appearance, don't worry so much. Don't forget our original goal. We are here to practice in actual combat."
"Last time, Lin Que challenged an intact Eighth Pin Dan Stage fighter. So this time, it's Lou Cheng's turn."
As he spoke, his face became serious.
"Lou Cheng, you're the first to fight today!"
Lou Cheng took a deep breath and said loudly,
"Okay!"
What would it be like to face an intact Eighth Pin Dan Stage fighter?
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