"Junior Brother Chu, how straightforward!"
Luo Li also tossed the greatsword he wore ten paces away, then cupped his fist toward Chu Xisheng. "Please!"
His expression betrayed nothing, but inwardly he was beside himself with joy.
Luo Li had only made the request to test the waters. He had never expected Chu Xisheng to actually be so foolish and arrogant.
The referee beside them glanced between the two. "Are you both certain you wish to forgo weapons and settle the match with your fists and feet?"
Only when the referee finished speaking did Chu Xisheng come back to himself.
He had raised Lightning-Pursuing Finger from the third layer to the fifth, then raised Wind-Thunder Martial Intent by another layer. A considerable amount of information had flooded his mind, and it had taken him several breaths to absorb it all.
But once the upgrades were complete, the corners of Chu Xisheng's lips curled slightly into a smile. "We'll settle this barehanded!"
After mastering fifth-layer Lightning-Pursuing Finger and fourth-layer Wind-Thunder Martial Intent, Chu Xisheng had learned another new way to fight.
It differed from both unarmed combat and blades, arising from the several talents he possessed. Very interesting-
Luo Li grew even more delighted, though his expression became colder and graver. "I have no objection either."
"Then we shall do as you both wish. No weapons may be used in this match."
Having spoken, the referee tossed a copper coin into the air. "Pay attention. You may attack once the coin hits the ground! Both of you are now true inheritance disciples, so mind your limits when striking."
Neither man on the platform watched the coin, but when it tumbled to the ground, both sensed it through their spiritual awareness.
Luo Li struck first, using Xingyi Fist, one of the Formless Divine