Fists and kicks clashed, Internal Energy collided.
Xu Xiao's powerful Internal Energy compensated for the shortcomings in his techniques, making every punch and kick powerful and swift.
Even the Sweeper Monk, after attempting to clash with Xu Xiao twice, dared not take the blow head-on, but instead chose to use his skills to subdue him.
He unleashed a barrage of Shaolin's Seventy-Two Supreme Arts, combining dodging and striking, often managing to land ten blows on Xu Xiao before Xu Xiao could even touch him once.
Even so, the Sweeper Monk became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed!
Although both of them could defeat each other, the effects they produced were completely different.
Whether it was the Mighty Vajra Palm, the Flower-Plucking Finger, or the Demon-Subduing Leg, when it struck Xu Xiao, it was blocked by a layer of almost tangible Northern Darkness True Qi. It was either deflected to the side or its force was neutralized and blocked by the protective True Qi.
On the other hand, Xu Xiao used the Lingbo Weibu technique) to keep up with the sweeper's movements, occasionally seizing an opportunity to throw a punch or a palm strike, each time landing a solid blow on the Sweeper Monk.
The Sweeper Monk's Internal Energy cultivation was quite remarkable, but it was only slightly stronger than Wuyazi's, and he hadn't even reached eighty years of cultivation. He had no chance of competing with Xu Xiao's internal energy, which had been compressed to the extreme over two decades.
Xu Xiao's fighting style, which relies entirely on internal strength and has no set moves, can be described as overwhelming others with brute force.
'No, I can't confront him head-on again, or I'll be the one who can't hold on!'
The more he fought, the more frustrated the Sweeper Monk became.
It's like two people fighting, one unarmed and the other wearing full armor.
No matter how outstanding your skills or how varied your moves are, they won't hurt your opponent at all.
Xu Xiao's Isshiki looked clumsy and rough, but when they hit the Sweeper Monk, they caused his old bones to surge with qi and blood, leaving him unable to calm down for a long time.
If this continued, and the fight escalated, the Sweeper Monk wondered if he might be beaten to death by his opponent's Riot Games.
So, after dodging Xu Xiao's attack, the Sweeper Monk immediately slipped away and retreated.
Having caught his breath, the Sweeper Monk watched as Xu Xiao continued to catch up using his Lingbo Weibu technique), and made up his mind not to fight him head-on.
He mastered the art of defense to its fullest extent, only defending and not attacking, only dodging and not retaliating, effectively leading Xu Xiao in a game of hide-and-seek in the open space.
'I refuse to believe it; your inner energy is inexhaustible.'
'Your inner energy is almost depleted; let's have another duel!'
Don't assume that all experts are noble and virtuous, and that they will fight you head-on in a hard-hitting manner.
The Sweeper Monk was able to survive in Shaolin Temple for decades and cultivate to the pinnacle of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils martial arts; his forbearance is beyond what ordinary people can match.
Xu Xiao used the Lingbo Weibu ) to move left and right, but he still couldn't hit his opponent.
He could tell that the old bald monk was trying to wear him down, exhausting his Internal Energy before making another move.
This shows the difference between practicing martial arts and not practicing internal energy cultivation. If Xu Xiao had also practiced martial arts step by step to reach his current level, with his Internal Energy cultivation...
The Sweeper Monk, let alone avoiding the fight and stalling for time, is even unlikely to remain undefeated for thirty moves.
While numerical stats can be used to bully ordinary players, for experts, both numerical stats and skill are required.
"Old monk, if you keep dodging, don't blame me for being impolite!" Xu Xiao warned coldly.
"Please use whatever methods you have, benefactor. Martial arts combat is all about using every means at your disposal."
The Sweeper Monk spoke calmly, taking Xu Xiao's warning as a bluff.
The opponent's every move was as clumsy as that of an ordinary person who had just begun to learn martial arts. If they truly possessed skill, would they have waited until now to use it?
In any case, for the sake of Shaolin's Buddhism heritage, he was determined to take down Xu Xiao today, no matter what, even if it damaged his reputation.
"Okay, okay, if you put it that way, then you can accept it."
Xu Xiao is serious.
Since the other party had already stated that they would use all available means, he would no longer insist on using only martial arts.
With a sharp focus, his Telekinesis spread out like a net, instantly binding the Sweeper Monk's body as he tried to dodge.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Xiao channeled his strength into his fists, using his Telekinesis to propel his body forward, transforming into a blur as he shot out.
"This... this is!!"
The Sweeper Monk felt his body being hindered by an invisible restraint, his movements halted, and he was pinned to the spot.
The next second, Xu Xiao's figure vanished from his sight, and at the same time, a strong sense of crisis came from between his brows.
Sensing that this was a tactic employed by the opponent, the Sweeper Monk could only muster all his inner Internal Energy and gather it in front of his face, forming the thickest barrier of energy he could achieve.
Unfortunately, it was all in vain!
A jade-white Riot Games appeared before his eyes, then rapidly enlarged!
The Northern Darkness True Qi on his fist pulsed, and his body, propelled forward by his Telekinesis, moved at a speed far exceeding his previous speed.
Speed is power!
The energy barrier that the Sweeper Monk had painstakingly created was easily torn apart, and then Xu Xiao's Riot Games struck the Sweeper Monk's face with unstoppable force.
'Bang!'
Like smashing a tomato, Xu Xiao's Riot Games sank deeply into the other person's face.
Blood and bits of flesh splattered everywhere. The Sweeper Monk's facial features were dented from the blow, and his entire body was sent flying like a willow branch being blown away by a wild wind.
What Mighty Vajra Fist? What Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms? None of them can compare to the power and ferocity of Xu Xiao's punch.
The Sweeper Monk's body flew through the air, but the person who was hit by the Riot Games had already gone to find his Buddha.
Xu Xiao's powerful blow had already turned his face and brain into mush the moment it made contact.
If he still doesn't die, then what he's practicing isn't martial arts but some kind of immortal cultivation technique!
"You're the one who gave me the means to get in and out, but I never expected you to be so easily defeated. You really overestimated yourself."
You told me I wouldn't hold back, but when I go all out, you explode!
After shaking the filth off his hands, Xu Xiao stood there, seemingly reflecting on the battle he had just fought.
Martial arts and skill don't necessarily need to be combined.
Martial arts, in this context, refers to techniques and methods for more efficiently utilizing physical strength.
"Gong" represents the accumulation of Internal Energy in the body. With the support of Internal Energy, Isshiki can bring great damage.
"For others, martial arts and skill are inseparable, but for me it's different."
"For me, it's better to increase my internal energy accumulation than to waste time practicing martial arts."
"It's like those seasoned veterans of the martial arts world, geniuses of unparalleled talent, who all love to say in the end, 'The best move is no move at all.'"
"They've reached a level where their internal energy cultivation far surpasses that of contemporary practitioners; their every move transcends the limitations of techniques, hence they no longer need to use them."
"Although I don't possess their extraordinary talents, I can traverse different realms, absorbing their essence to rapidly improve my abilities."
"Whether it's internal Internal Energy, mental Telekinesis, or even physical fitness, I have ways to improve them all, without having to be bound by any particular techniques."
"If techniques don't work, I'll compensate with Internal Energy; if Internal Energy isn't enough, I'll use Telekinesis; if that still doesn't work, I'll look for ways to train my body or improve my physical attributes."
My path is to overcome all obstacles with sheer force and sweep away everything in my path!