Martial Arts Showdown

The first time Riven and I came to the snowfield was also in winter; almost a year has passed without us realizing it. ஜ۩۞۩ஜ ஜ۩۞۩ஜ

Winters in Freljord are colder than elsewhere. As soon as Sivir landed, she huddled into a ball from the cold, and even the leather coat the soldiers guarding the portal gave her didn't help.

There was no other way but to give her the Fire Dragon's Fang.

The soldiers gave me a sled, which was originally meant to be pulled by snow reindeer, but in the frigid Arctic ice plains, my Wind Force was more useful than anything else, and I arrived at the Avarosa tribe in no time.

This place is even more prosperous than when I last came. The walls have expanded outwards considerably, and it seems that Ashe has successfully rallied the people here to unite.

The people on the outskirts were all newcomers; they hadn't seen me before. When they saw Sivir and me heading straight into the depths of the tribe, several Great Han stopped us.

"Where did you come from? Don't you have eyes? You just barged in without even saying hello!"

"I thought you were welcoming people to visit because you left your doors wide open, but isn't that the case?"

"Queen Your Majesty the Queen did say that people are welcome to come and seek refuge, but you two are so thin and small, you don't look like good people, we can't let you in!"

"What does being thin and small have to do with character? Does being big make you superior?"

"Hahaha... You've got some nerve, coming here alone and daring to say such things. But guts alone aren't enough, or you'll die a horrible death!"

"Honestly, stop rambling. Why don't you just say you want to spar with me?"

"You said it yourself! Come on, let's fight to our hearts' content!"

I don't dislike these big guys; in fact, I find it hilarious how they come up with all sorts of reasons to fight. Rather than watching them clumsily and slowly provoke me, I'd rather just bring it up myself.

People quickly surrounded me; they didn't rush at me, they just enjoyed watching the spectacle.

The first person to challenge me looked a lot like Olaf, with a long beard and hair that were tied in knots at the bottom to prevent it from being too messy.

Ever since hearing Jax's analysis of power, I no longer dare to underestimate these brutes. They are all confident and strong, and perhaps many of them have the potential to defeat the Vastaya.

I didn't use any Wind Force or Uniform Strength techniques; I fought him solely with Martial Arts. Even so, I maintained a firm advantage, and soon a second person entered the fray...

I am no less powerful than them, and far superior in skill. I can defeat each of them within a few moves, and even those I encounter who are slightly stronger can be dealt with within ten moves.

After defeating more than a dozen people, I was a little tired, and there were more and more people around me. If this continued, it would never end.

"Are you guys ever going to stop? I'm exhausted. Do you usually take turns attacking one person like this?"

Hearing my words, the people around me blushed, clearly ashamed. Many dispersed, but some remained.

After most of the people had left, a young woman came over. She had delicate skin, a beautiful face, and long brown hair that just reached her shoulders. She was a rare beauty in the north.

Was it Ashe who sent us to greet us? But then I thought, that doesn't make sense. If she knew I was coming, she would have come herself. With that in mind, I asked the girl in front of me:

"May I ask what brings you here, young lady?"

"This may not be the best approach, but I don't want to miss this opportunity to compete. I would greatly appreciate your guidance."

"Sure, as long as you're the last one, I have something to discuss with your Queen."

"Sure, if I lose and someone else wants to challenge me, then I'll take the challenge!"

It turned out she was here to challenge me, just like the other person. I didn't want to waste all my time here, so I suggested that this was the last match. If it weren't for the threat from the Vastaya, I could stay here for a year or two without any problem!

"Look, Huo Su is going to do it himself!"

"That guy is despicable! He only challenges others when they're tired of fighting."

"That might not be the case. Maybe she just arrived. Huo Su never took advantage of others when she was in trouble before."

"Hmph, I don't trust her anyway. I always feel like she's hiding a lot of ulterior motives!"

People around her were talking about it. Some supported her, while others disliked her. They didn't know who this girl named Huo Su was, as they hadn't seen her on their previous visits to Avarosa. However, the appearance of someone like her in a place like this meant that her strength was definitely extraordinary.

Huo Su tied her hair up, looking neat and tidy. She didn't use any weapons, so naturally I didn't either; fighting bare-handed was more measured.

The moment we started fighting, I felt a surge of immense power rushing towards me, which startled me. Why was this person going all out right from the start?

It's okay though. Although I'm a little tired, it's a completely different story when I use Uniform Strength!

I suddenly changed my strength, my powerful limbs becoming much softer, but my stamina was even stronger. After fighting like this for a while, I realized something was wrong. Why didn't she seem tired at all?

Even the strongest person Kusuo against someone with Uniform Strength, yet she, a woman, remained so composed!

No, it's not that she wasn't tired, but rather that she hadn't expended any energy at all. This reminds me of someone: Jergente.

I felt the same way when I played against him in Demacia; no matter how much effort I used, he never seemed to tire.

It seems that Huo Su is practicing the same kind of power as him: External Force.

The advantage of Uniform Strength lies in its ability to deplete the opponent's strength, while External Force is a form of combat without expenditure of energy, giving one a sense of being restrained.

Does this mean I have to use Wind Force or Spiritual Power? I hesitated, and at the same time, the situation became somewhat critical.

Huo Su's skills are definitely top-notch. I was distracted for a moment and immediately found myself in danger. Soon after, her punch missed, but the force swept across my shoulder, making me stagger.

At the same time, that punch woke me up. I remembered Jax's words: Don't rely too much on strength itself, focus on yourself!

Forget it, I won't use any other methods. I'll just fight her like this! I refuse to believe that after receiving guidance from so many renowned masters, I can't beat her in hand-to-hand combat!

I refocused my attention and stopped thinking about anything else, even if I lost today!

Actually, I have a lot of punches and kicks I can use. Back when I was Leivo, I practiced a lot of practical fighting techniques at the Dauntless Vanguard Army camp.

After experiencing the battles in the arena, I deeply understand that the desire to survive and perseverance in desperate situations are also invaluable strengths, and I have never forgotten that feeling!

The teachings of my Five Teachers Strength Speed Shadow Precision, remain deeply etched in my memory. They taught me how to properly seize opportunities in battle and various subtle techniques—aren't they all incredibly valuable?

With this thought in mind, a surge of energy suddenly welled up within me, which can be summed up in one word: Win!