There Is Always a Higher Mountain

Si Ming, who was sitting below the stage, had already opened the Martial Arts Illustrated Compendium. Because Guan Li's palm Guan Li was so distinctive, the encyclopedia reacted almost as soon as the move was made.

[Mountain-Pushing Palm: High destructive power, slow attack speed, high True Qi consumption, Internal Cultivation threshold level 5, maximum level 12. First, strengthen the palm force, then solidify it. Once mastered, the power is as mighty as a mountain, perfectly round and unified, with the force to overturn mountains and seas.]

[Note: This is a unique skill from Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School. Outsiders speculate it has a matching martial art called "Sea-Overturning Leg" or "Sea-Overturning Fist," but Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School has consistently denied this: Why should "Overturning Sea" necessarily be paired with "Pushing Mountain"? We are Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School, not Sea and Mountains Martial Arts School!]

If it were Nie Wanzhi two months ago, she would definitely have chosen to avoid the strong and attack the weak. The strength of the Swift Thunder Palm lies in its continuous bursts of power, and the power of a single move is not particularly strong. However, because she had complete confidence in Si Ming's guidance and listened to his advice without reservation, she saved a lot of time. Therefore, she not only successfully transformed the Jade Crane Art into the Internal Cultivation of the Shi Moon Dharma Scripture, but also restored the Internal Cultivation that had fallen to level eight after the transformation back to level nine.

She clenched her fist, gathering her strength and energy, with dazzling arcs of electricity, three times more than before, and threw a punch straight at the target, leaving a yellow scorch mark on the retinas of onlookers.

[Shi Moon True Qi, moderate strength, relatively difficult to cultivate, fast energy recovery, maximum level 18, Yin attribute, has a good recovery effect on internal injuries, accelerates the healing of external injuries, can eliminate diseases, treat physical abnormalities, and has a certain resistance to toxins.]

The "Shi Moon Dharma Scripture" is Technique Method- based Cultivation Method that does not focus on close combat, so its True Qi intensity is not high. However, it is still much stronger than the Jade Crane Art. On the stage, fists and palms clashed, accompanied by a burst of energy and sparks flying. Both of them were knocked back at the same time.

While the Swift Thunder Fist was not as powerful as the Mountain-Pushing Palm, Nie Wanzhi's Internal Cultivation was a level higher than her opponent's. After the exchange, although half of her body was numb and her Qi and Blood was churning, Shi Moon True Qi quickly circulated and soon dispelled the discomfort. At the same time, Guan Li was affected by the electric current, his nerves were paralyzed, and his reactions became sluggish. His Internal Cultivation did not have the effect of eliminating paralysis.

Seizing the opportunity, Nie Wanzhi instinctively unleashed the Whirlwind Leg she had been practicing every day for the past two months. In an instant, her stockings billowed in the wind, and she moved like a swallow, darting to her opponent's side in the blink of an eye, her fist striking out like thunder.

Nie Wanzhi's attack was Guan Li precisely at Guan Li's paralyzed right side, making it impossible for him to raise his right hand to block or turn around to intercept with his left. In this dilemma, Guan Li suddenly Guan Li, and the long robe he was wearing suddenly expanded outward, like a balloon filled with air.

Nie Wanzhi's punch landed on him like a blow to cotton; the force of her punch vanished as if it were a mud ox sinking into the sea. Even the lightning power attached to it was blocked by his clothes and failed to reach Guan Li.

"Good!"

Upon seeing this, the audience cheered for Guan Li's quick thinking, as he not only resolved his predicament but also gained an opportunity to counterattack.

Sure enough, Guan Li quickly turned around, his left hand carrying a powerful palm strike, aimed at Nie Wanzhi's face—not because he was ruthless and wanted to kill her, but because of the height difference between them, the palm that was supposed to hit her chest ended up hitting her head.

In the past, Nie Wanzhi would have had to retreat to avoid the attack and then look for another opportunity. But now she had a better choice. She immediately shook her legs, and as if she had been pushed, she circled around to Guan Li's right side again. Her right arm lashed out, transforming into a large hammer, which was crackling with silver-white lightning as she swung it at her opponent.

The Swift Thunder Palm doesn't mean you can only use your palm. As long as you master the core power of lightning, it makes no difference whether it's the Swift Thunder Palm or the Swift Thunder Fist.

Guan Li the same trick again, puffing out his clothes to defend himself. He then saw Nie Wanzhi swing her fist down, attacking his exposed palm. He quickly pulled his hand back into his sleeve.

Nie Wanzhi's punch missed, so she immediately changed her fist into a claw, grabbed Guan Li's sleeve and pulled hard, causing him to lose his balance and fall forward. Then she kicked out with a gust of air, hitting Guan Li Guan Li on the chin and sending him flying.

Upon seeing this, the members of Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School who were still seated stood up, their faces showing worry and shock.

Before they had even exchanged three blows, Guan Li was already at a disadvantage!

"Be careful, Senior Brother Guan!"

"Who is this woman? How can she surpass Senior Brother Guan in cultivation at such a young age?"

"There's still a chance. Senior Brother Guan has practiced the Jade Blood and Azure Robe Art, so this kick won't injure him. As long as he recovers, there's a chance to turn the tide."

Yue Xuan frowned and watched for a while, then sighed, "No, there's no chance anymore. That girl has already taken control of the fight, and the outcome is already decided... Junior Brother Guan was careless. He shouldn't have made the first move by exchanging punches with his opponent. One wrong step leads to another. Unless his opponent makes a mistake on his own, he can't turn the tide."

On the stage, Guan Li was kicked and, although not injured, his head was a little dizzy. Nie Wanzhi took the opportunity to launch a continuous offensive, fully demonstrating the characteristics of the Swift Thunder Palm. One palm after another, lightning snakes danced wildly. She did not seek to win with one blow, but instead used a storm of attacks to catch her opponent off guard.

With the help of the Whirlwind Leg, Nie Wanzhi's offensive was no longer limited to one side. She could launch a full-range attack around her opponent. Her joints sprang and her fascia contracted and expanded, and her offensive was uninterrupted. Like a machine gun, she fired punches with afterimages. Each punch was accompanied by Blink of lightning. She swept around wildly and used her feet as a pivot to constantly change positions, making Guan Li struggle to cope.

Initially, Guan Li could still hold on with his Jade Blood and Azure Robe Art, but every time he came into contact with the Swift Thunder Palm, he would be penetrated by electric current. The paralyzing effect continued to accumulate, slowing down his reaction. As he took more punches and palm strikes, he was paralyzed by more electric current.

Finally, under the continuous barrage of palm strikes, Guan Li was disintegrated, leaving him wide open. Nie Wanzhi then pressed in without hesitation and placed her hand on his chest!

Suddenly, a bright flash of lightning Guan Li, as if he had been struck by a high-voltage electric shock. He was sent flying off the stage, his skin charred in multiple places. After crashing to the ground, he continued to convulse.

Faced with this indisputable result, the referee immediately declared, "The winner Nie Wanzhi the Second Martial Arts Club!"

The audience was completely silent, except for Si Ming and his group clapping and cheering, the applause sounding particularly harsh.

The next moment, everyone seemed to wake from a dream, uttering a series of belated exclamations of surprise.

"No way, am I hallucinating? Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School actually lost! Did they get the identities mixed up? Is that girl actually from Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School?"

"Even if you were hallucinating, you can't mistake one person for another. The loser is Guan Li, the second strongest fighter at Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School. But it's truly unexpected that he lost so decisively, without any chance to fight back from beginning to end."

"Too fast! I only saw the first move clearly. After that, I had no idea what the two were doing. I just heard a series of punches and slaps, then flashes of electricity, and the fight was over. I estimate it was less than two minutes."

Guan Li by two fellow students, Guan Li returned to the rest area, saying with shame, "I'm sorry, I lost. I've disgraced the martial arts school."

Yue Xuan comforted us, "It's not your fault; we suffered from a lack of intelligence. If we had known beforehand that she was using lightning-attribute martial arts, we could have been better prepared and avoided contact with her. In terms of strength, you're not much weaker than her, but unfortunately, you fell into her rhythm from the very beginning... This girl's fighting style is very distinct; when she's in a favorable situation, she's as swift as a waterfall, but when she's in a disadvantageous situation, she's immobile. If we could disrupt her rhythm, her skills would be greatly diminished. Unfortunately, we didn't have any information about her. On the other hand, our Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School has a well-known reputation, and Junior Brother Guan's martial arts and fighting style are no secret. The other side likely made targeted arrangements."

Guan Li reflected, "I underestimated them. Hearing the name of the Second Martial Arts Club, I thought they were nothing special, just the leftovers. As a result, after losing the first move, we were never able to recover."

He turned to Ye Zhaozhong and Deng Ming, who were about to play, and said, "You two absolutely must not make the same mistake I did. Don't underestimate them; they are a real powerhouse. If we are careless, we might just suffer an upset."

Ye Zhaozhong and Deng Ming said in unison, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Guan, we will treat them as the Linked Mountains University Martial Arts Club."

Yue Xuan wanted to give a few more words of advice, but the referee came over and urged them to hurry up. After all, this was a qualifying match, and neither team would have much time to rest. Everything had to be done efficiently.

With no other option, he used his last words to encourage them. "Don't be careless, but don't be too timid either. After all, the opponent is the second team. As long as you two can perform at your usual level, you won't lose."

The two nodded, then, with an air of revenge for their senior brother, they strode confidently onto the arena.

On the arena, Si Ming and Chen Shimi were already waiting.

Chapter 450 There's always someone better.

With a loud "bang," the duel began.

Si Ming pushed off with both feet, shattering the blue bricks beneath his feet, and shot out like a rocket. His left fist, carrying unparalleled divine power, slammed down on his opponents with terrifying force, breaking their ironwood swords in their hands. The momentum didn't diminish as it struck both men in the chest, instantly spraying blood into the air, and sending them flying like broken bags.

Although Si Ming had considered whether or not to do this, considering that Rivers and Mountains Martial Arts School had no grudge against him, it was indeed a bit inappropriate to do so. Even if he didn't want to throw the game, he shouldn't let them lose so badly.

The unwritten rule of the martial arts world is that if you treat me with respect, I will treat you with even greater respect. If we can't be friends, there's no need to become enemies.