Fighting such an opponent, Sun Fei tried many different fighting styles.
Suppress by brute force?
The effect was minimal.
Milito, known as the " Prince," follows the path of power, and in this respect, he is second to none, maximizing the power of every move.
Taking shortcuts to speed?
That won't work either.
This Young Supremes ruler of the Blue-Black Empire follows the path of 'not seeking merit, but avoiding mistakes.' Even if he can't keep up with his opponent in speed, his defense is flawless. The tightness of his moves completely compensates for his disadvantage in speed, making him extremely stable and practically invincible.
Despite trying several different fighting styles, Sun Fei still couldn't find a way to completely counter Milito.
This person's martial arts style seemed to be completely flawless.
Pato and the other four, however, were quite amazed and watched with great interest.
It's rare to see a supreme expert like Sun Fei, whose martial arts style is ever-changing and effortlessly masterful. Human lifespan is limited, and in pursuit of power, most people tend to pursue a single style, avoiding complexity without refinement. Therefore, a true master only needs to bring their martial arts style to its fullest potential.
But King of Chambord was clearly an oddball who didn't follow this rule.
Sudden--
"Huh? What's wrong with Diego? He actually... appeared at an opening?"
A look of disbelief suddenly appeared on Shaarawy's face.
Several people were horrified to discover that after the [ Human Emperor of the Northern Region ] changed to a seemingly simple fighting style, Diego Milito, who was known for his absolute stability and whose moves and transitions were said to be flawless, suddenly seemed to have lost his strength, and obvious flaws appeared in his moves.
Although it was only a fleeting moment of stagnation, for a true master, it was enough to resolve all problems.
This kind of mistake should absolutely not be something Milito, who is so dedicated to pursuing the perfect martial art, would make.
What exactly happened?
Clang clang clang clang--!
After a series of violent explosions, Milito retreated abruptly and sheathed his Dou Weapon.
The Prince's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he remained silent for a long time. Sun Fei and the others kept quiet, not wanting to disturb the Young Supremes's contemplation.
Fifteen minutes later, Milito finally showed a look of sudden realization and said, "So, there is no such thing as a flawless martial art in this world. So-called perfection is just an illusion, and so-called flaws are not necessarily fatal defects. Moreover, so-called defects, if used properly, can be opportunities for victory. Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."
Sun Fei smiled slightly and said nothing more.
Milito's martial arts are indeed terrifying. However, anything that is excessively pursued for perfection will fall into imperfection. There is no such thing as 100% perfection in the world, and martial arts is no exception.
Sun Fei just used a technique of shifting force recorded in [ The Demon King's Wisdom ]. It is a force-generating method similar to [ The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth ], which forcibly changed Milito's moves, creating gaps in his transitions and creating an opening.
Sure enough, when Milito realized that his moves weren't as perfect as he had imagined, he began to lose confidence, as if he were possessed, and suddenly found himself at a complete disadvantage.
Although Sun Fei did not teach [ Prince ] any martial arts techniques in this battle, he pointed out and made up for the biggest fatal flaw in Milito's 'Perfect Martial Arts'. Therefore, Milito's gains were no less than those of Cassano or Shaarawy.
"If it is of any use, I will never refuse." Milito was not good with words, but he made a promise worth a thousand pieces of gold.
A man as taciturn as him, once he speaks, he means it; he would never go back on his word. This promise, like the previous two, meant that he considered Sun Fei his closest companion.
Cassano and Shaarawy exchanged a smile.
Among his group, Milito was the oldest and most prestigious. Although the [ Prince ] was usually taciturn and sparing with his words, every time he spoke, his words were incisive. Since even he had said so, it meant that every Young Supremes in his small group had become a friend of the [ Human Emperor of the Northern Region ].
Cassano and Shaarawy, who had only known Sun Fei for a short time, had already hit it off immediately. They were happy for Sun Fei, as gaining Milito's approval was no easy feat.
Now that even Milito has made this statement, everything that follows seems to fall into place naturally.
[ The Wind-Chasing Wolf ] Rodriguez Palacio showed no embarrassment whatsoever. With his signature smile on his face, he approached Sun Fei, bowed, and said in a gesture of respect, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
An hour later, Sun Fei had fought one match each of the five Young Supremes from the Central Region.
After the last two matches, Sun Fei discovered that Palacio's strength lay in speed, while his power was slightly inferior and his attack power was not sharp enough. If he encountered an opponent with a turtle-like body, his speed would be useless and he would be at a slight disadvantage. Pato, on the other hand, was a very well-rounded martial arts genius, but his body was congenitally weak, which limited his further development on the path of martial arts.
His King is really going all out today, selling off martial arts secrets at a tearful clearance sale, and even gifting two more secret techniques to improve the shortcomings of Palacio and Pato's martial arts—naturally copied from the ancient Demon Clan martial arts encyclopedia, [ The Demon King's Sharp Sword ], as a way of offering something for free.
For Sun Fei, martial arts manuals are inanimate objects, and keeping them is of little use, while people are living beings.
In particular, these five Young Supremes from the Central Region Continent were all heroes in their own right. Sun Fei had an exceptionally keen eye for people. Although they had only met by chance and were only acquainted once, he could sense that these five were heroes worth befriending. Naturally, he spared no expense and went to great lengths to win them over.
"Hahaha, today's plan was originally to kill those Mad Dog of the Church, but unexpectedly, we've run into His Majesty here. We're incredibly lucky! Hahaha, this place has mountains, water, lakes, and trees—the scenery is delightful. True friendship lies in sincerity, which is one of life's greatest pleasures. Why don't we drink to our hearts' content here and not leave until we're completely drunk?"
Shaarawy, in a burst of generosity, took out his treasured wine from his storage ring and excitedly made the suggestion.
"Just what I wanted." Despite Pato's initial aloofness and cold, unapproachable demeanor, once you get to know him, he's a completely different person—extremely warm and friendly. He put his arm around Sun Fei's shoulder and laughed, "I was being chased by the Church's Mad Dog for a while, didn't even have time for a decent meal, haha. Today, I'm with Alexander to try your treasured wine, El!"
Second update. Thank you for your love and support, brothers.