On the other side of Fiery Hell, far away from the scorching heat of the home team's changing room, Guo Jie, the martial arts fanatic, sat cross-legged with her palms facing the sky. She maintained a steady rhythm of breathing, long and distant. She didn't care about anything outside of her body.
"She's a little nervous …" Ning Zitong sighed and sent a message to Lu Yan.
Lu Yan kept a straight face as he nodded his head ever so slightly and said,
"That's a normal reaction."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but look at Lou Cheng, who was typing on his phone.
As expected of a guy with a few Physical Invulnerability experts under his belt. He's so calm and collected like us old foxes …
Lou Cheng ignored the coach's gaze and sent a message to his wife with a smile.
"What should I do? The little newbie of the Top Class is trembling! "
It was the weekend, and Yan Zheke, who had mastered the Wholeness Formula, decided to indulge herself and stay up late to watch the opening match.
"That's not what you said when you challenged the Warrior Sage! [Looking up at the sky expression], mercilessly exposed his pretense.
Lou Cheng replied, [Covering face expression].
"I was too excited back then …"
"What about now? [Rolling eyes expression]" Yan Zheke replied.
"I'm considering many things now. For example, if I were to meet Lu Yongyuan in the opening match, what would I be able to do this time? For example, if Fiery Hell weakened my Ice Sect secret arts, it wouldn't be a home ground advantage." Lou Cheng replied seriously. "For example, how to flirt with my little fairy."
"Pfft … You're quite carefree! You've even learned how to tease me! [Bristling with anger expression] "Yan Zheke burst out laughing.
Lou Cheng chuckled. "This is one of the effective ways to control nervousness."
And after so many life-and-death battles, he was quite confident!
After chatting for a while, Yan Zheke changed the topic.
"Your fan forum has been super lively these few days ~"
"Why?" Lou Cheng was puzzled.
Because he was going to be the main player in the Longhu Club's new year?
During this period of time, other than chatting with his wife and occasionally calling home, he was in a semi-secluded state. He was racing against time to digest what he had learned from the Restriction Sect. Clear Jade Chapter. He hadn't been on Weibo or forums for more than a week.
Yan Zheke sent a cat emoji that was observing in the dark.
"Isn't Little Wonton studying in Huacheng? She bought tickets to today's competition and wants to cheer for you on the spot. Xiao Ling, Brahman, Nie Qiqi, and Unparalleled Dragon King have all asked her to cheer for you. "
Lou Cheng suddenly realized something. "I forgot that Little Wonton is studying here …"
Yan Zheke praised him in her heart. "[Cover your mouth and laugh expression] Do you want to design a special celebration for them?"
"As a Mighty One with Physical Invulnerability, keeping a low profile and paying attention to your image is the way to go," replied Lou Cheng jokingly.
"… I don't want to talk to you anymore! Uncle Cheng ~! "Yan Zheke replied with an emoji of indifference.
Lou Cheng took the opportunity to tease him. Lu Yan couldn't take it anymore. He walked over and said after some deliberation, "Don't worry.
"It's going to start in about ten minutes. You're the first one, so it's best to adjust your condition."
I planned to do it when there were only ten minutes left … Lou Cheng gave a hollow laugh and said,
"Alright."
After answering, he immediately lowered his head and complained tearfully to his wife.
"I was despised by the coach! I have to focus on preparing for the competition! "
"Haha, I'll seriously despise you for five minutes too ~" replied Yan Zheke without any sympathy.
Keeping his phone, Lou Cheng stood up leisurely. First, he moved his neck left and right. Then, he slowly executed a set of moves. His movements were relaxed and his rhythm was sluggish, like an old man doing morning exercises.
However, each of his punches and kicks were full of charm, giving people a continuous and natural feeling of transcendence.
After completing a set of moves, Lou Cheng's thoughts settled and his Ice Heart formed. The Qi and blood in his body were like a melting river, flowing gradually and converging into a flood.
"This kid is a little different after comprehending the Clear Jade Chapter." Ning Zitong watched thoughtfully. She sent a telepathic message to Lu Yan and sighed.
Lu Yan replied without a change in his expression, "Wasn't it the same when we comprehended it back then?"
At this moment, the cheers outside grew louder. The curtains of the new top-class professional competition were about to be lifted.
After a while, Lu Yan looked at Guo Jie, who had opened her eyes, and Lou Cheng, who had finished adjusting his condition. With his hands behind his back, he walked out of the changing room.
"Let's go!"
Unlike usual, this was the opening match. There was a short ceremony between the two fighters.
Lou Cheng flicked his navy blue martial arts suit and followed behind Lu Yan to the "arena." The ground beneath his feet was erupting with fire. The cheers of "Longhu" shook the mountain.
Looking around, he saw the petite Little Wonton. Wearing a pair of orange-rimmed glasses, she was still in the prime of her youth.
When she saw Lou Cheng coming, she waved her hands excitedly, completely forgetting the advice of her channel mates.
When Lou Cheng nodded and looked away, Little Wonton finally remembered the main point.
She quickly took out a short navy blue banner from her backpack. Pulling it apart with both hands, she raised it above her head. There was no name on it, only a few big words.
"We'll be here if you're here!"
Glancing at it from the corner of his eye, Lou Cheng suddenly remembered the "support" from last year. When he was at his lowest point, they still stood by him.
His heart was instantly filled with warmth.
In front of the computer screen, Yan Xiaoling covered her face and sighed. She replied in the live thread.
"We shouldn't have let Little Wonton do this. She's too short and not eye-catching enough. Half of it is blocked!"
"Unparalleled Dragon King" immediately replied with a funny face.
"No matter how short she is, she's still a few centimeters taller than you. Who gave you the confidence to say that?"
"… Inner height …" Yan Xiaoling habitually made fun of herself.
After the simple ceremony, Lu Yan, Lu Yongyuan, and the rest retreated to their respective changing rooms, leaving only Lou Cheng and Kaori Karasawa in the middle of the arena.
"Please enlighten me, Lou Kun." Kaori Karasawa bowed politely. She was very unfamiliar with Hua Nation.
After knowing that her opponent was Lou Cheng, she asked the translator to give her the pronunciation of these five words. Then, she memorized them and repeated them mechanically.
Lou Cheng cupped his hands and replied with a smile,
"I've been looking forward to a rematch with you."
Kaori Karasawa didn't understand. Her eyes widened in confusion.
Both parties pulled apart and retreated to their designated spots.
At this moment, on Japan's largest otaku forum, there were many discussion threads. There were many replies, and it was even more popular than other news.
"Kaori-chan looks cute in this!"
"Why did she abandon us and go to China?"
"For kendo! Kaori-chan is the most charming when she's serious! "
"Who's her opponent? He looks familiar. "
"I remember now. He lost to Kaori-chan in the previous King of Youth Pro League … He has also entered the realm of Gods and Devils? Unbelievable! "
Apart from the true martial arts fanatics, most Japanese only knew about the Mighty Ones in their own country. They weren't interested or free to know who had reached the Physical Invulnerability stage in another country.
This was the norm in all countries. In the eyes of those who paid attention to this matter, every Physical Invulnerability Mighty One was famous. However, if you were to ask an ordinary person from another country, they would only reply with a puzzled expression, "Who is he?"
Seeing that most people didn't know much about Lou Cheng, an enthusiast stepped forward to explain.
"Don't underestimate him. Back then, he overtook the champion of the King of Youth Pro League by half a step. He was weak before because he started training late and didn't have the time to become stronger."
"This is a true Mighty One, from the heart to the body!"
"If Kaori-chan doesn't improve beyond expectations, the chances of her losing this match are higher."
…
After reading the explanation, many people replied,
"He doesn't look like one."
"Idiot. It's because of the TV broadcast. It can't show that kind of temperament."
"I want Kaori-chan to win, but I also want to see her teary face. What a contradiction."
"Pervert!"
…
The atmosphere of the forum quickly turned cheerful. Even with the reminder, they still lacked a direct understanding of Lou Cheng's strength.
…
For the two with communication barriers, the three-minute conversation turned into a pure battle of aura.
Kaori Karasawa was calm as she stood amidst the gushing flames. It was as though she was in an ancient meditation hall in the depths of the Hinzai-ryu dojo. The floor beneath her feet was smooth and old, the trees outside the window were overgrown, and the moonlight was cold. There was no one around except for the Buddha statue.
The solemn Buddha statue stood tall, overlooking the tranquility of the mortal world. She sat cross-legged and looked at it with her eyes closed. Her body and mind were empty.
Without any obstacles or barriers, everything around her jumped into Kaori Karasawa's mind. An indescribable and invisible feeling surfaced.
Eye of the Mind!
This was one of the fundamentals of the Xinzai-Ryu Kendo. It was similar to the combination of Enemy Heart Freezing Move and prediction ability. However, both aspects were lacking.
Kaori Karasawa "saw" the magma waiting to erupt underground, "saw" Lou Cheng, and "saw" a crystal-clear soul that was like a mirror on all sides. She saw her own reflection in the mirror. Every detail was exposed and exceptionally clear!
Her mind jolted and she almost left the Eye of the Mind state.
Calming herself down, Kaori Karasawa maintained her state. She calmly opened her eyes and made eye contact with Lou Cheng. Her back arched naturally and her right hand gripped the hilt of her Fukagemaru. She was like a divine weapon with a hidden edge, waiting for the day when she would shine brightly.
After some time, the referee, who had retreated to the edge, raised his right hand and shouted,
"Begin!"
The curtains of the new top-tier professional tournament had officially begun!
Kaori Karasawa suddenly stepped forward. Her body rippled like water and appeared before Lou Cheng in a flash.
Clang!
A bright white light shone, so fast that no one could see its trajectory!
Ground Shrink! Unsheathe!
To Kaori Karasawa, the combination of these two ultimate moves was as easy as breathing or eating.
She was fast, and so was Lou Cheng. As Kaori Karasawa Ground Shrink, Lou Cheng stepped forward and closed the distance between them. His right fist hammered down heavily, hitting the side of the katana to stop its edge from slicing through the air.
If not for Kaori Karasawa's shocking speed of Ground Shrink, he could have pressed down on her palm and pushed the katana back into its scabbard!
Kaori Karasawa didn't panic. Instead, it was as if she had returned to the meditation hall and saw the Buddha statue.
Clang!
The empty scabbard in her left hand pierced out towards Lou Cheng's lower abdomen. It was comparable to Unsheathe.
This was a sure-kill move!
Xinzai-Ryu Takedown, Double Dragon Takedown!
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