First match.
Dong Tianbao, chief disciple of the First Branch Academy of Prajna Hall.
Versus
Leng Tianlu, disciple of the First Branch Academy of Prajna Hall.
Without another word, Dong Tianbao stepped onto the martial arena and declared arrogantly, "For the sake of our shared academy, I'll give you three moves! Make your move!"
Leng Tianlu's face immediately darkened. Gritting his teeth, he said, "I don't need you to let me win. If you have the ability, defeat me. I don't need your charity!"
"Heh! You don't know when you're being given face! Since your pride is so strong, I'll oblige you!"
With that, Dong Tianbao attacked directly. True qi surged through his body as the aura of a second-rate expert gradually spread out. He unleashed the Vajra Leg of Immense Power, pure true qi gathering in his legs. With a fierce burst of strength from both legs, he cracked the ground beneath him and leaped into the air.
With thirty years of Inner Force, he unleashed a force of 2,500 pounds, charging ferociously at Leng Tianlu.
Seeing such a fierce leg technique, Leng Tianlu's expression turned grave. True qi erupted from his entire body, and the aura of a second-rate expert slowly radiated out. He used the second form of the Shaolin Cotton Palm, "Profound Solidity." Waves of thick, fierce true qi gradually gathered in his palms, then swept outward to form a solid, powerful defensive millstone.
With twenty-seven years of Inner Force, he formed a defensive millstone capable of withstanding 2,500 pounds of force, forcibly receiving Dong Tianbao's incomparably fierce Vajra Leg.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A series of dull, low explosions rang out. Dong Tianbao struck Leng Tianlu's solid defensive millstone with three consecutive kicks. Leng Tianlu felt a heavy, fierce force shake him back three steps. On the last step, he smashed through the floorboards. He clenched his slightly numb hands and stared gravely at Dong Tianbao.
Dong Tianbao, meanwhile, was knocked back by the powerful recoil. He performed a backflip in midair and landed lightly on the ground, looking utterly relaxed.
"Shaolin Cotton Palm! It really is a decent palm technique. Quite a few people in the First Branch Academy of Prajna Hall practice it, but unfortunately, I don't think much of it! Still, you're fairly capable if you can take one of my moves without losing!"
"Hmph! Senior Brother Dong! Isn't it a little too arrogant to think you can defeat me in one move?"
"Hahaha! Interesting! Interesting! Then let's make a wager. If I can't defeat you within three moves, I lose!"
"Dong Tianbao! You're going too far!"
With that, Leng Tianlu attacked in fury. True qi burst from his body as he unleashed the third form of the Shaolin Cotton Palm, "Unceasing Ferocity." Dense, fierce true qi gradually gathered in his palms, which instantly radiated wave after wave of imposing power.
With twenty-seven years of Inner Force, he unleashed a force of 2,700 pounds and charged violently at Dong Tianbao.
Seeing the incoming palm shadows, Dong Tianbao laughed instead of being alarmed. "Hahaha! Good! Come!"
True qi erupted from Dong Tianbao's entire body as he used the Vajra Leg of Immense Power again. Pure true qi gathered in his legs. With a fierce exertion of both legs, he shattered the ground beneath him, charged straight into the powerful palm shadows, and unleashed a barrage of fierce kicks.
With thirty years of Inner Force, he unleashed a force of 2,700 pounds, meeting Leng Tianlu's fierce palm shadows head-on.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The fierce, tyrannical leg shadows collided head-on with the powerful palm shadows, producing a string of low explosions as palms and legs clashed. Their attacks were astonishing, and violent force immediately swept across the arena. The ground was left in utter ruin, shattered everywhere by that violent power.
After exchanging another hard blow, the two separated. Leng Tianlu felt as though his palms had been pricked by needles, aching and numb. He hurriedly used true qi to disperse the Latent Force, while Dong Tianbao remained at ease, standing where he was with a relaxed smile.
"Junior Brother Leng! You've got some skill! Not bad! But I've had enough fun. I won't hold back on the final move, so be careful!"
With that, Dong Tianbao attacked directly. True qi erupted from his body as he used the Vajra Leg of Immense Power. Pure true qi gathered in his legs, and a terrifying force burst from his entire body. He charged fiercely at Leng Tianlu, each step shattering the ground beneath him, before unleashing a barrage of leg shadows with truly shocking momentum.
With thirty years of Inner Force, he unleashed a force of 3,000 pounds, charging violently at Leng Tianlu.
Leng Tianlu was startled by the ferocious attack. He hurriedly gave it everything he had, erupting with all his true qi and using the third form of the Shaolin Cotton Palm, "Unceasing Ferocity." A violent aura burst from his body as dense, fierce true qi gradually gathered in his palms, which instantly radiated wave after wave of imposing power.
With twenty-seven years of Inner Force, he unleashed a force of 2,800 pounds, forcibly meeting Dong Tianbao's killing move.
Seeing this, the Martial Arts Elder on the arena frowned. "This kid! He's stubborn enough. He knows he's outmatched, yet he's still overexerting himself and forcing it. Truly reckless—but I like it!"
Rumble!
Heavy bursts of air exploded one after another. The two exchanged more than a dozen hard blows, Dong Tianbao's fierce, tyrannical leg shadows constantly suppressing Leng Tianlu's powerful, unceasing palm shadows. Leng Tianlu's face flushed red. Every exchange injured him with tyrannical Latent Force. After enduring more than a dozen moves, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back seven or eight steps.
Dong Tianbao's fierce, tyrannical leg shadows had yet to dissipate. He had not mastered this martial technique to the point of withdrawing and releasing it at will, so he could not stop the attack. The remaining force shot directly at Leng Tianlu, who no longer had the strength to resist. Seeing this, the Martial Arts Elder hurriedly intervened, directly dispersing the tyrannical leg shadows and knocking Dong Tianbao back four or five steps.
Dong Tianbao hurriedly said, "Martial Arts Elder! I didn't mean to do it! I really couldn't withdraw my move just now!"
The Martial Arts Elder replied calmly, "I know! The Vajra Leg of Immense Power is one of Shaolin's Six Great Vajra Arts. Its power is fierce and tyrannical to the extreme. You cannot master such a first-rate martial technique in a short time. Still, only Subduing Tiger Hall disciples can exchange contribution points for a martial technique like this. I never expected your master to teach it to you directly!"
After saying that, the Martial Arts Elder did not forget to glance at the Prajna Hall Chief, as though directly holding him accountable. Upon hearing this, the Prajna Hall Chief gave a bitter smile.
"Martial Arts Elder! I truly apologize! Tianbao's strength is already enough for him to enter Subduing Tiger Hall. I simply did not wish to waste his time, so I wanted to teach him a few martial techniques in advance. Please forgive me!"
The Martial Arts Elder waved his hand, unwilling to argue with the Prajna Hall Chief further. He helped Leng Tianlu up, then placed a palm on his back. Pure, heavy true qi slowly healed his injuries before he handed him a healing pill.
"Take it later! It should restore at least eighty or ninety percent of your injuries. Get yourself a better ranking!"
Leng Tianlu was slightly stunned. This sudden concern left him somewhat at a loss, and he hurriedly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Martial Arts Elder! This disciple is deeply honored!"
The Martial Arts Elder said nothing. He merely patted Leng Tianlu's shoulder three times and gave him a meaningful look. "Go on! The matches must continue!"
"Yes!"
The Prajna Hall Chief watched the Martial Arts Elder's actions and smiled bitterly. "So that's it! I was wondering why he said nothing when Golden Arhat cultivated the Golden Bell Shield, that powerful body-tempering art of Subduing Tiger Hall, yet specifically came after Tianbao for questioning. So he was protecting his own!"
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