"Xue Jun's Back-Penetrating Fist was truly seasoned."
"Yes, his timing was spot-on."
"And Xue Jun was very gracious, stopping as soon as victory was clear. He certainly lived up to his reputation as a refined gentleman," some nearby candidates remarked.
So Xue Jun had used Back-Penetrating Fist. Zhao Feng had heard of it: extending far to strike at range and releasing force like a whip were its defining traits. It shared a similar approach with the Long-Range Pigua of Eight Extremes Fist, but offered more ways to strike at range and more refined techniques.
He could also sense that Xue Jun's opening footwork seemed to come from a movement technique he had learned. If they faced each other, he would have to be careful.
After Zhao Feng watched another two bouts, the examiner announced, "Sixth bout: Zhao Feng of the Huo Family Martial Arts School against Yu Tao of the Zheng Clan Martial Hall."
Zhao Feng walked slowly onto the platform. He could feel gazes coming at him from every direction. After all, he was the only candidate to earn a Top Grade in the first event of the Martial Examination.
By coincidence, his first opponent was actually that Senior Brother Yu from the Zheng Clan Martial Hall-the one who had ordered the disciples to beat up Zhao Sheng last time.
I heard he's only just entered Hidden Force. If I give it everything, I won't lose too badly. Maybe I could even... Yu Tao muttered inwardly, an excited gleam rising in his small eyes.
Below the platform, Xue Jun folded his arms at ease and appraised Zhao Feng.
*He's only just entered Hidden Force, and he's clearly spent too much effort on Archery. His hand-to-hand skills might not even be as good as Yu Tao's. He could well embarrass