“Shall we begin? Let me see if you’re worthy of being her man…”
Ye Kong licked his upper lip, exuding an overbearing aura. In his eyes, Xiao Yufan was indeed strong, but he never believed he would lose to anyone!
“Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you. And I believe you will end up like the others—lying down!”
Xiao Yufan remained as calm and composed as ever, causing Ye Kong to hesitate slightly. Was this guy really that confident, or had he been concealing his strength all along?
Considering that Xiao Yufan might be hiding his power, Ye Kong’s brows subtly furrowed, and his mouth twitched violently. If Xiao Yufan could suppress his strength against someone like Nuo Tiangong at the peak of the Later Heaven stage, how terrifyingly strong must he be!
But at this point, Ye Kong had no time to think further. In a duel between experts, victory or defeat often hinges on a single thought. To prove himself superior to this man, he absolutely could not afford to lose.
Xiao Yufan didn’t move, simply standing there with an air of casual ease. Yet suddenly, Ye Kong found himself unsure of where to attack. In an instant, Xiao Yufan seemed to have countless openings, yet simultaneously appeared flawless.
Is he just putting on a show?
As the most gifted young expert of the Qing Ling Sect, Ye Kong had extremely rich combat experience. Letting out a light shout, a vast surge of inner energy slowly rose within him. His body transformed into a blur and vanished from his original position.
He stepped forward in a bow stance, his fists gathering power. His movements were a blend of reality and illusion as he aimed a punch toward Xiao Yufan’s chest. Of course, Ye Kong didn’t expect this initial strike to succeed—he merely wanted to test this man’s capabilities.
Xiao Yufan’s eyes suddenly gleamed. He recognized the familiar sensation of Ye Kong’s punch—it was the Bajiquan, evolved from Taijiquan.
Although Bajiquan originated from Taijiquan, it was its complete opposite—one soft and flowing, the other hard and forceful. In some ways, Bajiquan’s destructive power even surpassed that of traditional Taijiquan techniques.
To ordinary people, Bajiquan was merely a form of physical exercise, but to inner energy experts at the cultivation stage, it was a deadly martial art.
Ye Kong was indeed testing him, but his Bajiquan was no weak technique. His bow stance exploded forward, his right fist poised to strike with deceptive speed, creating a visual illusion of slow motion before suddenly accelerating. Those unfamiliar with Bajiquan would inevitably be struck by this punch.
Even a Later Heaven peak expert hit by Ye Kong’s strike would suffer serious injuries. As the top young expert of the Qing Ling Sect, how could his strength be considered weak?
However, Ye Kong’s luck was poor. Xiao Yufan had been raised since childhood by Master Situ, trained in Taijiquan and other martial arts. His understanding of Bajiquan had already reached a level of mastery. Trying such techniques against Xiao Yufan was like showing off before a master.
Xiao Yufan sidestepped slightly, perfectly evading the punch as a sharp gust of wind whistled past his ear.
Ye Kong was somewhat astonished at how quickly Xiao Yufan dodged his probing strike, but he didn’t pause. He immediately changed his fist into a palm strike, redirecting the attack almost instantaneously.
After testing with Bajiquan, Ye Kong launched his second assault without hesitation. His figure became unpredictable, nearly impossible to defend against.
But Xiao Yufan simply smiled, withdrawing his defensive posture entirely and making no offensive move. His footwork was like a ghostly shadow, dodging Ye Kong’s attacks effortlessly.
After more than a dozen exchanges, Ye Kong finally realized that no matter how fiercely he attacked with Bajiquan, Xiao Yufan always evaded with perfect timing. He couldn’t even fully release his accumulated force.
Eventually, Ye Kong slowly stopped his movements, his eyes narrowing slightly. The fact that he couldn’t even touch Xiao Yufan meant only one thing—Xiao Yufan’s footwork was too bizarre, and his understanding of Bajiquan surpassed Ye Kong’s own.
“Haha, Xiao brother, your dodging skills are truly miraculous…”
Although Ye Kong wore a faint smile, his cold expression betrayed his inner fury. Behind every “haha,” a thousand curses surged in his heart. Even a clay figure would be enraged after being mocked for so long.
“Flattery, I was just moving around casually!”
Xiao Yufan’s smile was nonchalant, but his expression only provoked Ye Kong further. After being toyed with for so long, how could he not want to strangle this guy for saying he was merely playing around?
“If you’re so confident, then I guess I don’t need to hold back either. Let me properly spar with the young master of the Tian Alliance!”
At this point, Ye Kong knew there was no need to hold back. As he spoke, his aura surged rapidly in an instant, soon breaking through a limit.
At the same time, a faint white glow appeared on Ye Kong’s right palm, growing increasingly intense as swirling currents of energy circled around his hand.
“Xumi Zaohua Palm!” A low growl echoed as Ye Kong launched his attack!
The Xumi Zaohua Palm was one of the supreme martial arts techniques of the Qing Ling Sect, with an extremely high cultivation threshold. Even Ye Kong had only received it from the sect elders after reaching the peak of the Later Heaven stage. The fact that it could only be practiced at that level showed how terrifying this technique was.
Legends claimed that when the Xumi Zaohua Palm reached its peak, its palm force was as heavy as a mountain, continuing relentlessly even after the strike was delivered. While the legends might have been exaggerated, even a glimpse of its power was enough to feel its overwhelming might.
Feeling Ye Kong’s rising aura, Xiao Yufan’s lips curved into a slight smile. Only now did Ye Kong truly embody the image of a Qing Ling Sect expert. Another powerful ancient martial technique—he could already envision the scene of their clash.
Indeed, Ye Kong had been concealing his strength. In this current state, his power was nearly approaching the threshold of the Quasi-Heavenly stage.
The Heavenly stage was a height many could only dream of reaching in their entire lives. Even the Quasi-Heavenly stage was no easy feat—it was a realm reserved for true experts.
“Xumi Zaohua Palm, huh? Interesting!”
His smile slightly fading, Xiao Yufan murmured as he sensed the overwhelming pressure like a storm approaching. Slowly exhaling, he flipped his palm and instantly activated the Yantian Seal.
Using the Yantian Seal to counter the Xumi Zaohua Palm, Xiao Yufan wondered if Nuo Tiangong would be furious enough to spit blood. Palm against palm, he was curious to see just how much of his strength this Qing Ling Sect expert could force him to reveal…
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