Dominating the Young Generation

Gilo's choice made Mu Yang feel a bit emotional, but he immediately shook his head, casting aside the sentimentality, and focused his gaze on the next match.

The next match was between Arlo of the Maple Leaf Style and Book of the Four Forms Style.

Mu Yang paid close attention to this match because the name "Four Forms Style" felt somewhat familiar. It wasn't until the contestant named Book publicly demonstrated the style's signature technique, splitting into four, that Mu Yang suddenly realized.

It was the Four Forms Fist!

No wonder the name sounded so familiar; the Four Forms Fist was the skill used by Tien Shinhan in the original work during the 23rd World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament.

"Amazing, he turned into four at once! Arlo is under immense pressure now." Seeing this unexpected move, Xis's eyes nearly bulged out of his head.

"Perhaps. While the Four Forms Fist might be a trump card against ordinary martial artists, its effectiveness against masters is questionable. This technique has a fatal weakness."

Mu Yang said calmly as he watched the two men fighting fiercely on the stage.

Xis was slightly taken aback and asked in surprise, "You say it has a weakness?"

Mu Yang chuckled, "If everyone's skill level is relatively low, then four people attacking one person will naturally gain an advantage. Although their speeds might differ, they won't be so different as to be unacceptable. Conversely, facing multiple opponents, it's easy to lose focus and get hit by the opponent's moves. However, if the same technique is used against a martial artist of a higher level, the effect might not be the same."

"You mean, dividing one person's power into four not only weakens their strength, but even with a good technique, it's useless if it doesn't hit the enemy?"

Xis listened, then fell silent for a moment.

Mu Yang nodded, "Yes, speed and power have different emphases at different stages. High-level duels are decided by the slightest margin. Uncle Xis, watch, Arlo is about to counterattack."

After speaking, Mu Yang's gaze returned to the ring. Indeed, Arlo had recovered from the encirclement by the four Books and had also identified the opponent's weakness.

"Book's speed has slowed down," Xis exclaimed in surprise.

"Exactly," Mu Yang shrugged.

"You figured that out so quickly!" Xis's eyes widened.

"Mhm," Mu Yang nodded lightly, not mentioning that he knew the Four Forms Fist's weakness from reading the original work.

"Hiss—" Xis gasped.

Since when did Mu Yang possess such keen eyesight and judgment? This wasn't just about recognizing a technique's weakness; the crucial point was the shift in combat philosophy between different tiers!

With the emergence of young talents like Mu Yang, Gilo, and Arlo, Xis suddenly wondered if he was getting old.

On the stage, the match continued. As expected, Arlo had gained control of the battle's rhythm, and victory was no longer in doubt.

A short while later, with his opponent Book exhausted, Arlo seized an opening and won the match.

The top four were now decided: Lis, Mu Yang, Arlo, and a disciple from a major style. After a brief rest, the semifinals would commence.

In the subsequent matches, Mu Yang remained composed. By this point, the Maple Leaf Style's leader and Elder Ali of the Qianhe Style already had a clear idea of who the champion would be. As expected, Mu Yang calmly defeated Lis in the semifinals, and Arlo also advanced to the finals in his match.

"This is the final match, and the champion and runner-up will soon be revealed," the Maple Leaf Style's leader said with a faint smile.

"The outcome is already predictable. I have high hopes for that contestant named Mu Yang," Elder Nali chuckled.

This wasn't to contradict the Maple Leaf Style's leader, but rather because Mu Yang genuinely had a higher chance of winning.

Master Xiulin, while fingering his prayer beads, said softly, "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the champion will be that Mu Yang."

"I think so too."

"Mu Yang of the Tianxin Style will win."

Others generally agreed. Mu Yang had performed exceptionally well in the earlier matches to reach the top eight. Among the younger generation, very few could unleash a Ki Blast. With the older generation like Xis not participating, it was hard for anyone to defeat him.

"You guys..."

Seeing that not a single person favored his disciple, the Maple Leaf Style's leader's lips trembled, leaving him exasperated. Where was the promised home-field advantage? Why wasn't anyone considering that?

However, recalling the previous matches, the Maple Leaf Style's leader couldn't help but shake his head. "Heh, since everyone shares the same opinion, let's just watch. The Tianxin Style has produced such a prodigy. Apart from the legendary Kame Style and Crane Style, no one in his generation is likely to defeat him."

"We'll wait and see!"

"Heh heh."

Calming himself down, he reminded himself that losing to such an outstanding opponent wasn't shameful.

After all, he wasn't the only one who could be a "warm-up."

Glancing at the other styles, the Maple Leaf Style's leader's lips curved into a smile.

Not far from the stands, Xis also became nervous. The hushed whispers of the people around him filled him with exhilaration. His face flushed with excitement as he shouted, "Go Mu Yang, give it your all!"

"Please, contestants Mu Yang and Arlo for the final match, please take the stage!"

As soon as the staff member's voice faded, Mu Yang and Arlo, who were below the stage, straightened their expressions. With a light leap, they ascended the ring and faced each other under the gaze of everyone present.

This was the most exhilarating moment of the martial arts tournament. The air seemed to be filled with a tense atmosphere of conflict.

At this moment, whether it was the participating contestants or the leading teachers, everyone's expression was solemn, their gazes fixed intently.

"Begin the match!"

As the referee's command rang out, both contestants straightened their bodies, every muscle trembling. With a whoosh, Mu Yang launched the first attack, instantly becoming an afterimage and disappearing from everyone's sight.

When he reappeared, the intense sounds of clashing filled the air, echoing incessantly.

Three days later, aboard the cruise ship at the ferry crossing, Xis was bent over a desk, writing furiously, composing a letter to send back to the Da Qingshan sect with the results of the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament.

As his pen touched the paper, when he reached the final match results, Xis couldn't contain his excitement.

The eleventh World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament champion was, unexpectedly, not an elite disciple from a renowned school, but a dark horse no one had heard of before – Mu Yang from the Tianxin Style.

While it was true that the older generation of martial artists hadn't participated, giving this championship a certain degree of "water."

However, it was certain that he had instantly become a standout among the younger generation. Mu Yang had officially made a name for himself in the martial arts world.

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