Chapter 107: Chapter 89: The Interaction of Forces (4K)_2
Chapter 107: Chapter 89: The Interaction of Forces (4K)_2
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"He's been quite popular online recently; he's the dark horse from the Maple City division..."
"Our older apprentice brother definitely doesn't lack talent compared to him, but after all, he's younger and has only recently started practicing martial arts..."
"Ah? What do we do then? It's not like he's actually going to succeed in challenging us, is it...?"
As these words circulated among the disciples, they instantly grew anxious.
Seeing the situation had come to this, Su Bijin could only sigh and pat Li Chengxuan on the shoulder: "Junior apprentice brother, you really need to be careful; that guy is no ordinary opponent."
Li Chengxuan casually acknowledged the warning, not taking it too seriously.
After Su Bijin left the arena, Li Chengxuan turned to the youth in front of him and said with a smile:
"So, you are Xue Jing?"
"My name is Li Chengxuan... I'm a year older than you; if you don't mind, you can call me 'Brother Li'."
Xue Jing did not respond.
"Don't get me wrong; I really didn't come here to challenge anyone. I just heard about a genius like you through the news and really wanted to meet you, so I showed up uninvited."
Li Chengxuan glanced at the petite figure standing behind Li Qi's wheelchair, cheering "junior apprentice brother, you can do it," and continued with a smile:
"Rest assured, this is just a friendly spar; I'll hold back and won't make you lose face."
"Of course, as an exchange, I'd like to ask you a few questions after we finish..."
But Xue Jing shook his head.
"You... sure talk a lot."
"Bang!"
The floor suddenly cracked.
Xue Jing's figure vanished from where he stood.
Power surged, and the sound akin to a dragon's chant erupted.
Spiral grooves appeared on his right arm, twisting and extending towards the fist.
Whirlwind Thunder!
"Boom!"
Xue Jing threw a punch at Li Chengxuan's face, with the spiral force swirling a fierce current, making a sound like thunder exploding.
Li Chengxuan hadn't finished speaking when he was met head-on by the punch, immediately looking displeased.
His hands moved swiftly, raising an arm in a highly intricate angle, using the toughest part of his elbow to meet Xue Jing's punch.
The Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword Kungfu Body was activated, revealing a sharp power, intending to teach the insolent youth a lesson.
"Bang!"
A ring of air wave burst out from between the two.
Li Chengxuan slid backward seven or eight meters, his feet dragging deep furrows in the rubber floor.
He looked at his smoldering, somewhat numb elbow, his expression slightly changing.
The power behind that punch... something was off!
"Good reception."
Xue Jing's eyes shone; he clenched his fist, which now revealed a fresh red bloodline as if cut by a knife, feeling somewhat excited.
Oddly enough, this was his first proper fight with a martial artist.
Previous opponents were either transformed people or cockroach monsters.
He had only had some non-combative, placid training with his fellow apprentice brothers and sisters.
Now, he finally encountered a worthy opponent.
Having his punch received, he instantly closed the distance again, rushing towards Li Chengxuan.
Along the way, his power surged to his skin, spiraling within, and immediately, dense dragon scale imprints emerged on his skin from the neck down.
"Golden Scale Skin!?"
Seeing this, Li Chengxuan immediately became more serious, his gaze sharpening.
He knew that his master once mentioned that the fundamental reason he had been defeated by the Dragon King, Li Qi, was his inability to deal with his opponent's Golden Scale Skin.
Who would have thought that Xue Jing, so young, had already learned this move?
'But... those are stories from years past.'
'The Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword has improved significantly since then!'
Li Chengxuan took a firm step, his eyes piercing as he charged towards Xue Jing.
The two engaged closely, rapidly entwining in the center of the arena.
"Clang, clang, clang, clang—"
Xue Jing was surprised to find that with every punch or kick that made contact with his opponent, it produced a sound like metal striking metal, as though his opponent was not a person but a humanoid form of steel.
'The Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword... quite interesting.'
His gaze shifted subtly, finding a non-vulnerability to exploit, he engaged his Twin Speed, suddenly moving faster, almost as if he had hit fast forward, his fist heading through a gap straight toward Li Chengxuan's chin.
The latter, though surprised, did not panic. Knowing he couldn't possibly defend in time with his arms, he stooped his head, using the crown of his skull to take the punch.
"Bang!"
It sounded as if it had hit steel, and after the loud noise, Li Chengxuan appeared completely unharmed!
"Master, what's happening here?" Zhu Shanying asked in surprise.
Li Qi, watching the two continue to fight, explained:
"The Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword turns one's body into a blade. The Kungfu Body's features are not only sharpness but also toughness."
"This youngster has trained his Kungfu Body to the 'Blade Reaching Four Edges' level, with even his hair as sharp and strong as a blade, let alone his naturally hard skull."
Hearing this, Zhu Shanying expressed his concern: "Junior apprentice brother will be okay, right..."
Li Qi smiled but said nothing.
"Bang!"
Xue Jing threw another punch, connecting with Li Chengxuan's elbow.
The Golden Scales trembled like a True Dragon shaking its armor, deflecting the sharp power, dissolving it into nothingness.
The two exchanged blow after blow, their fists and feet colliding relentlessly. The more Li Chengxuan fought, the more alarmed he became.
How is this possible!?
Is he really only seventeen?
Even on the U19's competition field, he had never seen such an opponent.
'No, I can't keep going like this.'
Feeling the numbness and swelling in his limbs, Li Chengxuan glanced at Xue Jing who, still clad in Golden Scale Skin and as vigorous as a live dragon, made him deeply appreciate the helplessness his mentor Jiao Hongyuan must have felt back then.
It's time to strike hard.
His eyes hardened with resolve.
Golden Wind, White Rainbow Sword, Golden Wind to slash, White Rainbow to pierce.
He crossed his hands to form an X, firmly withstanding Xue Jing's onslaught and then, with a strong push, he repelled him.
Subsequently, he channeled Spiral Force throughout his body, focusing it at his right fingertip.
Xue Jing's eyes flickered, instinctively sensing a hint of danger.
Without hesitation, he promptly activated Twin Defense, while also shielding his chest with both hands.
"Whoosh!"
The next moment, the air tore apart, giving way to a white wave.
"Pfft—"
Extremely sharp, like the tip of a blade, his finger sunk fiercely into Xue Jing's arm.
The Golden Scales trembled in unison, forming a barrier that could not withstand the concentrated, piercing tip of the finger. The scales shattered, and Xue Jing's arm was penetrated, leaving a bloody hole.
But... that was it.
The fingertip collided with the bone in Xue Jing's arm, making a crackling sound.
"Ah!!"
Li Chengxuan stumbled back two steps, clutching his own twisted fingers that had bone spurs jutting out from the skin, crying out in agony.
"Didn't your physics teacher ever teach you..."
Xue Jing advanced upon him, Spiral indentations surfacing, swinging a punch toward Li Chengxuan's chest.
"The action of force... is mutual."
"Boom!"
Li Chengxuan was sent flying back dozens of meters with that punch, slamming into the wall and vomiting blood.
"Stop it!"
Su Bijin's expression changed drastically as he called out to stop him.
Xue Jing, as if he hadn't heard, stepped forward, using both hands and feet, unceasingly bombarding Li Chengxuan who, plastered against the wall, had no room to dodge.
"Bang bang bang bang bang!"
Su Bijin immediately panicked, wanting to step forward, but a wheelchair had silently moved in front of him at some unknown time.
"The fight's not over, what are you rushing for?"
Li Qi said with a faint tone.
Su Bijin tried to disregard Li Qi and pass by him, but a chill suddenly ran down his spine.
He saw... a pair of dark golden vertical pupil eyes.
For a moment, his mind went blank, all thoughts vanishing.
"Bang bang bang!"
The concrete wall cracked as Xue Jing's continuous beating embedded Li Chengxuan into the wall.
"It's over—"
Xue Jing raised his right fist.
Just then—
"Stop—"
A furious and startled shout came from somewhere.
Crash—
The glass of the training hall shattered as a figure rushed in from the window.
"Kid, I told you to stop!"
The figure extended an arm toward Xue Jing, striking with incredible speed. Xue Jing's pupils constricted.
He saw it, but it was too fast, and his body couldn't react in time.
Just then, another figure flashed in from the window.
"Snap!"
Xue Jing looked at the palm that was just a few centimeters away from his neck, still somewhat shaken.
And that palm was firmly grasped by another massive hand.
Xue Jing looked towards the tall figure standing in front of him.
Eldest senior brother—Meng Boshang.
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