On the training ground, fist winds howled and force surged in every direction.
The battle between Xiao Cheng and Hu Jie had already entered its most intense stage. The two exchanged blows, fists and kicks colliding. Every impact erupted with a muffled boom that made the surrounding air tremble faintly.
Although Hu Jie's belly Martial Soul looked ridiculous, it had to be said that it was extremely practical. Iron Belly Fat Wall provided formidable defense, Defensive Force Unloading dissipated the force of incoming attacks, Mountain-Crushing Charge and Mount Tai Pressing Down provided powerful close-range offense, while Devouring Black Hole controlled an enemy's movements. Combined with the butt Martial Soul's Flash Step and Star-Shattering Hammer, it gave him a remarkably well-rounded set of abilities in close combat.
But Xiao Cheng's fists were more domineering and direct.
Every punch of his carried the enhancement of Dragon Aura, making it immensely powerful. Moreover, his combat experience was rich enough that he could always predict Hu Jie's attack paths at crucial moments and neutralize them at the smallest cost.
The two traded blows, fists and feet colliding, seemingly locked in an evenly matched battle. But anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Xiao Cheng was steadily superior to Hu Jie in both technique and strength. It was merely that Xiao Cheng did not seem eager to defeat Hu Jie. Instead, he deliberately gave him opportunities to display his abilities, like a cat toying with a mouse.
Boom!
Another collision erupted. Hu Jie's Mountain-Crushing Charge was evaded by Xiao Cheng with a sidestep, followed by a vicious uppercut to his ribs. Hu Jie grunted in pain and hurriedly activated Defensive Force Unloading, dispersing the force in all directions, but he was still shaken back several steps.
"This brat!" Hu Jie gritted his teeth. "Is