Shi Jiang was probably the one most severely provoked by Zhang Junbao, as their bet was set for tomorrow. Zhang Junbao lived next door to him, and every day he witnessed Zhang Junbao defeating the geniuses in the Training Camp one by one, gradually closing in on him.
He had never felt such pressure, not even when facing students ranked ahead of him.
However, Shi Jiang also fought his way up from the Basic Training Camp with his tenacious will and formidable strength, step by step.
He used to break through from behind, forcing others to fight him. Now the tables have turned, and it's Shi Jiang's turn to be relentlessly pursued by Zhang Junbao.
This pressure completely ignited Shi Jiang's fighting spirit, driving him to relentlessly push his limits!
In the training room, Shi Jiang frantically thrust his dragon spear forward again and again, the sound of the dragon's tip piercing the air growing increasingly shrill.
The next day, the betting battle that Shi Jiang had been looking forward to finally arrived.
" Junbao, this is an internal battle within our Jiangnan Pavilion. You can't hold back. Let me see your strength!"
Standing before the Challenge Room, Shi Jiang was like a spear determined to pierce the sky, its sharpness and intense spear intent impossible to contain, advancing relentlessly and unstoppable.
Seeing his state, Zhang Junbao understood. Shi Jiang was actually using the pressure he brought to force himself to constantly unleash his potential.
An hour of training in the Ancient Civilization Gravity Chamber might not seem like much to Shi Jiang, but what he valued wasn't the stakes of this bet, but the battle itself.
"It seems you've also realized your problem. Very good. Let me see what you're capable of." Zhang Junbao smiled. Zhang Junbao greatly admired Shi Jiang, this cultivation fanatic.
The world has never lacked eccentric geniuses who will turn every bit of pressure into a stepping stone for their progress.
In the virtual Challenge Space, the two quickly put on their gear and chose a stadium as their scene.
A spacious, unobstructed stadium is the best venue for the two to compete, and the people from the Jiangnan Pavilion have no reason to harbor any dirty intentions.
"Come on, kill!"
Shi Jiang concentrated all his sharpness on the tip of the spear, as if he had merged into the spear, becoming one with it.
His marksmanship possesses an unstoppable sharpness, containing a penetrating and all-seeing quality.
Appearing before Zhang Junbao in an instant, a cold glint appeared first, followed by a spear thrusting out like a dragon! If this move were mastered, it might even unleash a terrifying power that could pierce through the void with a single thrust.
Unfortunately, Shi Jiang is far from reaching that level yet, but his shots should not be underestimated.
" Shi Jiang's marksmanship has already reached its own artistic level, no wonder he is among the top five in the training equipment."
A profound understanding of artistic conception cannot be perfected through mere hard work. Elite Training Camp can cultivate your artistic conception, but they can also limit your progress.
Shi Jiang's dragon spear came flying, but Shi Jiang Zhang Junbao seemed to have anticipated his attack, taking a step to the side and barely dodging it.
Then, Zhang Junbao's sword, imbued with a sticky force, somehow became entangled with Shi Jiang's spear.
At this moment, Shi Jiang felt as if his dragon spear had pierced into a soft, dense, and highly viscous vortex. The Neutralizing Force generated within the vortex continuously neutralized his spear intent from the side, even firmly fixing his dragon spear in mid-air, unable to advance an inch or be withdrawn.
"This soft, yielding force is even more terrifying than Teacher Jiang Fang's swordsmanship. It's beyond being described as being unable to withstand force. Junbao's swordsmanship carries a vortex-like, yin-like power that actually makes my spear hold firmly in place."
This power is different from the simple and gentle feeling of other soft forces; I can feel a force that is even more powerful than my spear force.
What kind of control could transform such fierce power into something as supple as silk, a perfect balance of yin and yang? My gun was completely under his control!
Feeling the sticky force emanating from the spear, Shi Jiang tried to pull it away to attack again, but found that he couldn't control the dragon spear at all.
"Your attack was powerful enough, but unfortunately lacked decisiveness. Otherwise, your shot wouldn't have produced such a loud blast in the air."
The application of strength is always complementary; it's not simply about brute force. Brute force cannot last; transforming yang into yin is the only way to elevate your brute power to a higher level.
Zhang Junbao pointed out the shortcomings in Shi Jiang's spear technique, a point he particularly realized in Hong's " World Destruction ".
While both are marksmanship, Hung's " World Destruction " not only possesses unparalleled Destruction intent, but also a chivalrous tenderness in fighting to protect humanity. Hung's marksmanship is not only for killing, but also for protection.
This is why Hong's marksmanship is unmatched in the world today.
After saying that, Zhang Junbao swung his longsword backward, and Shi Jiang, who was gripping the gun tightly, suddenly felt a tremendous force coming from him, making him unable to even hold onto the gun.
"Clang..."
Zhang Junbao flicked the dragon spear away, and it stuck into the wall of the gymnasium, emitting a gunshot that lingered for a long time.
Shi Jiang's hands were trembling uncontrollably; due to excessive force, his fingers could no longer exert any strength.
For a gun user to have his spear slip from his hand is undoubtedly the greatest blow he could suffer.
Shi Jiang clenched his fists, feeling a hollow sense of loss in his hands. How long had it been since he had let go of the gun in his hand?
However, the fighting spirit in Shi Jiang's eyes did not diminish; instead, it became even deeper and stronger.
At this moment, Shi Jiang had no time to be discouraged. He straightened his hands, pressed his fingers together, and used his hands as a spear. The intent of the spear burst forth from Shi Jiang's hands and attacked Zhang Junbao again.
"I fought my way up from the Basic Training Camp to the Elite Training Camp. What does losing my gun matter? As long as I don't fall, my fight isn't over."
At this moment, Shi Jiang's eyes were no longer filled with confusion; his gaze was solely focused on killing the enemy.
So what if the gun is lost? Since man and gun are one, and the gun is me, why can't I be the gun?
"Haha, you've come at the right time!"
Zhang Junbao discarded his sword and instead adopted Tai Chi Chuan stance, engaging Shi Jiang in battle.
Shi Jiang used his hands as a spear and attacked. Zhang Junbao drew circles in the air with both hands, and the soft power that had previously trapped Shi Jiang's spear burst forth again.
Shi Jiang's hand also fell into Zhang Junbao's Tai Chi Force, but this time, Shi Jiang did not choose to meet it head-on. He bent his elbow, pressed his body close to Zhang Junbao, twisted his waist, and burst out with powerful force from his elbow, smashing it towards Zhang Junbao's head.
Close combat?
Understanding Shi Jiang's intention, Zhang Junbao smiled inwardly. If facing other martial artists, Shi Jiang's choice would undoubtedly be correct. Martial artists skilled in weapons would indeed experience a decline in strength after losing their weapons and engaging in pure hand-to-hand combat.
However, he was facing Zhang Junbao, and in close combat, how could Shi Jiang possibly gain the upper hand?
Zhang Junbao's feet sank into the air, creating a white cloud of air beneath his feet, which forcefully lifted Shi Jiang into the air as well.
Xuantian Ascending Dragon Steps!
As a martial artist who cannot fly, all power comes from the ground beneath his feet. Zhang Junbao's Xuantian Ascending Dragon Steps caused Shi Jiang to lose his footing and have nowhere to leverage, instantly rendering his elbow strike at Zhang Junbao powerless.
Shi Jiang was also taken aback, never expecting Zhang Junbao to lift his body into the air. Shi Jiang had never learned how to exert force in the air.
In the brief moment that Shi Jiang was stunned, Zhang Junbao had already delivered the fatal blow.
Zhang Junbao didn't waste this attack. Following the direction of Shi Jiang's elbow strike, he took a step back, pulling Shi Jiang's arm backward with him, and forcefully dislocated the entire arm.
Losing his grip in mid-air, the one-armed Shi Jiang fell back to the ground.
"I lost!" Shi Jiang's face showed no regret, but rather even more excitement. He had witnessed Zhang Junbao's strength and realized his own shortcomings.
"Knowing your mistakes and admitting them is the stepping stone to the next stage."
Each time we face reality, it's not about denying our efforts, but about building a solid foundation for reaching the next level.
If you can see this, your future achievements will definitely be significant!
Training Camp are great, but they won't tell you what reality is. Go out and explore, see the world, see the monsters and humans, and rediscover your original aspirations.
"I understand. I will apply to graduate from the Elite Training Camp and go to the Wilderness Zone to gain some experience." After saying that, Shi Jiang brought up the control interface and generously admitted defeat.
" Shi Jiang vs. Zhang Junbao, the winner is Zhang Junbao!"
The electronic voice once again resounded throughout the Nine-Story Tower, ruthlessly announcing the unstoppable fact that Zhang Junbao was unstoppable.