leonardwarren Chapter 39 Encounter
Chapter 39 Encounter
The atmosphere in the training ground suddenly froze.
Guo Zhenyuan has made a move!
He stomped his foot hard, sending sand flying.
He charged straight at Huang Shujian with the force of a crossbow released from its bow, his momentum fierce and unmatched.
Bajiquan emphasizes close-quarters combat, with strikes delivered with force and directness, using simplicity to overcome complexity.
"Stand close to the mountain!"
Guo Zhenyuan let out a low roar, his shoulder like a battering ram, carrying all his strength, and fiercely slammed into Huang Shujian's chest.
If the impact is solid, even a wooden stake as thick as a bowl would break.
Huang Shujian's eyes narrowed, but he neither flinched nor dodged.
With his feet firmly planted and waist and stance in perfect harmony, he met the attack with a basic Beng Quan (a type of punch).
Offense is the best form of defense!
Just as the fist and shoulder were about to make contact, Huang Shujian's fist slightly deflected, grazing Guo Zhenyuan's arm and striking his ribs.
"Bang!"
A muffled thud!
Guo Zhenyuan's forward momentum was halted, and his figure swayed slightly.
Huang Shujian was also pulled back half a step by the force of the recoil.
Both players changed their tactics simultaneously.
Guo Zhenyuan reacted extremely quickly. The moment he was hit, his right elbow shot out like a venomous dragon, striking Huang Shujian's heart with lightning speed!
Bajiquan's top elbow strike.
Huang Shujian lowered his arm to block, while simultaneously raising his left fist from below, executing a groin strike with the "Crushing Mountain Fist".
"Snapped!"
"Bang!"
Elbows clashed, fists clashed!
The two figures moved quickly across the training ground, their fists and feet clashing in rapid succession.
Guo Zhenyuan's Bajiquan is indeed fierce and domineering, with wide and sweeping movements. Every punch and elbow strike is accompanied by a whooshing sound, and is powerful and heavy.
What's even more remarkable is that his moves are fluid and his experience is superb; he can always seize the slightest gaps between Huang Shujian's moves to launch a counterattack.
But Huang Shujian's "Crushing Mountain Fist" has already surpassed all limits!
What may seem like ordinary moves are executed with effortless grace and ease in his hands.
The technique, angle, and timing of the exertion were all perfectly executed.
Furthermore, the immense power brought by his [Pure Yang] talent, along with the exquisite detail granted by [Microscopic Insight], allowed him to hold his own in the fight.
In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged more than ten blows.
Guo Zhenyuan grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed.
He had been immersed in Bajiquan for thirty-eight years and had already mastered it to perfection, opening all twelve acupoints. He was considered a prominent figure in the martial arts world of Goose City.
But the young master of the Huang family opposite him, though young, had a fist technique that, though seemingly basic, was perfectly natural and without any flaws!
His strength was astonishing; every collision sent numbness through his arms.
His speed was also ridiculously fast; several times, before my punch even landed, he dodged it.
Where is this the same playboy who was rumored to be powerless and unable to even kill a chicken?
We can't delay any longer!
For my elderly mother's sake, we must act quickly!
A fierce glint flashed in Guo Zhenyuan's eyes. He took a deep breath, his chest heaving.
His steps suddenly became heavy and swift, like the strides of a giant bear.
Bajishan - Mountain Collapse!
He roared, and all his strength instantly gathered in his right fist. Before the fist even arrived, a fierce and domineering gust of wind from the fist already pressed down.
This is his ultimate move, which he has practiced diligently for many years and incorporated the essence of the "Beng" technique of Bajiquan. It is as powerful as a mountain collapsing!
At almost the same time, Huang Shujian also sensed the sudden increase in the threat posed by the other party.
He no longer held back, and the qi and blood in his body surged and circulated according to the unique route after the "Mountain Collapse Fist" broke through its limits!
The fist technique suddenly changed.
The fist, which was originally plain and unadorned, seemed to be imbued with an invisible, heavy force!
Mountain-Crushing and Rock-Shattering Fist!
It is the same sense of collapse, but it is more concentrated and more restrained, as if all the power is compressed into one point, waiting to explode!
Two fists, one hard and one clenched, collided in mid-air without any fancy moves!
"boom--!"
A muffled thud, far more violent than any previous collision, exploded out.
The shockwave spread outwards from the two people, stirring up the fine sand on the ground.
pedal!pedal!pedal!
Guo Zhenyuan's face turned pale, and he took three steps back before he could barely stand. His arms were sore and numb, and his blood and qi were churning.
Huang Shujian retreated seven steps, each step leaving a clear footprint in the sand.
He shook his slightly numb right fist, a knowing glint in his eyes.
"As expected, the Pure Yang talent and the Limit-Breaking Fist Technique can make up for the difference in the number of acupoints between us, and even give me an advantage in strength."
"【Microscopic】 also allows me to control the situation precisely and avoid powerful blows."
"But his Bajiquan has clearly reached a state of perfection. His power generation techniques and understanding of the boxing style are no worse than mine."
"In a head-on confrontation, I still suffered a slight loss."
The gap in levels of understanding is not entirely insurmountable, but it certainly exists.
Guo Zhenyuan took a few deep breaths to suppress the churning in his chest, and looked at Huang Shujian with shock and solemnity in his eyes.
He used almost all his strength in that punch, but it only knocked the opponent back, while he himself suffered some internal backlash!
Huang Shujian's strength and foundation in boxing are simply unbelievable!
He glanced out of the corner of his eye at his elderly mother who was anxiously watching him, gritted his teeth, and suppressed all distracting thoughts.
We must win!
He roared again, his body moving like a tiger descending a mountain, and pounced once more.
This time, he brought the "fierceness" and "entanglement" of Bajiquan to the extreme, using fists, elbows, shoulders and knees together, and his attack was like a storm, giving Huang Shujian no chance to breathe!
However, just as he closed in on Huang Shujian and was about to punch him in the face...
Huang Shujian's starting stance has changed.
It is no longer the calm and stable posture of the Mountain-Crushing Fist.
His body shifted slightly to the side, his steps became unpredictable and swift, and he seemed to instantly become agile!
A completely different, more ferocious and violent aura was faintly rising!
This is the opening stance of "Heavenly Tiger Divine Blade"!
Guo Zhenyuan only felt a blur before his eyes, and Huang Shujian's figure seemed to blur for a moment, dodging his sure-fire punch with a speed and angle that he could not understand.
At the same time, Huang Shujian's right leg sprang up like a tiger hidden in the grass, silently yet with lightning speed!
A simple and direct side kick, yet containing terrifying explosive power.
"Bang!"
The kick landed squarely in the center of Guo Zhenyuan's chest.
Guo Zhenyuan felt an irresistible force coming at him, and his chest ached as if he had been hit head-on by a charging wild bull.
He flew backward like a kite with a broken string, tracing an arc in the air before crashing heavily onto the sand three zhang away, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"puff!"
He felt a sweet taste in his throat, and a mouthful of blood welled up inside him, but he forced it back down.
My chest was burning with pain; at least one of my ribs was broken, and my internal organs had also been shaken.
He struggled to get up, but couldn't muster the strength.
lost.
A complete and utter defeat.
He didn't even see how the other person kicked!
I only felt the other person's figure sway, a gust of evil wind hit my face, and then I was flying away.
What kind of boxing style is this? It's completely different from the previous styles, yet even more terrifying!
The training ground was completely silent.
Ye Heling and Liu Tiegu stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
They knew Guo Zhenyuan's strength, so how could he... have been defeated like this?
Wu Zhichong's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his amazement grew even stronger.
Young Master's rate of progress is simply inhuman!
Huang Shujian slowly withdrew his stance, walked up to Guo Zhenyuan, and extended his hand.
Guo Zhenyuan looked at the outstretched hand, his expression complex, showing dejection, resentment, and deep confusion.
He ultimately didn't reach for that hand; instead, he clutched his chest and struggled to his feet.
"You flatter me." Huang Shujian clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Guo Zhenyuan took a deep breath, suppressing his surging blood and sense of humiliation. He clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice hoarse: "Young Master Huang... excellent skill. I... am convinced."
He said no more, took out a booklet from his inner pocket, and handed it over.
"This is a handwritten copy of the Guo family's Bajiquan manual. I hope... Young Master Huang will keep his promise."